Idea
Bee Gees · 1968
106 min · 39 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soul
A blend of intricate harmonies and poignant storytelling wrapped in lush orchestration and soft rock sensibilities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 1, 1968, 'Idea' marked the Bee Gees' third studio album during a transitional phase, following their breakthrough with 'Horizontal.' This album showcased their evolving pop sound as they began to incorporate more elaborate arrangements and thoughtful lyrics, setting the stage for their later successes in the 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Jackson 5· Earth, Wind & Fire· Chic
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Let There Be Love 3:36
- 2 Kitty Can 2:43
- 3 In the Summer of His Years 3:14
- 4 Indian Gin and Whisky Dry 2:05
- 5 Down to Earth 2:36
- 6 Such a Shame 2:29
- 7 I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You 3:01
- 8 Idea 2:57
- 9 When the Swallows Fly 2:36
- 10 I Have Decided to Join the Airforce 2:17
- 11 I Started a Joke 3:12
- 12 Kilburn Towers 2:22
- 13 Swan Song 3:03
- 14 Let There Be Love (mono) 3:32
- 15 Kitty Can (mono) 2:37
- 16 In the Summer of His Years (mono) 3:09
- 17 Indian Gin and Whisky Dry (mono) 2:00
- 18 Down to Earth (mono) 2:33
- 19 Such a Shame (mono) 2:31
- 20 I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You (mono) 2:56
- 21 Idea (mono) 2:57
- 22 When the Swallows Fly (mono) 2:28
- 23 I Have Decided to Join the Airforce (mono) 2:13
- 24 I Started a Joke (mono) 3:09
- 25 Kilburn Towers (mono) 2:20
- 26 Swan Song (mono) 2:55
Disc 2
- 1 Chocolate Symphony 2:46
- 2 I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You (mono single version) 3:04
- 3 Jumbo 2:11
- 4 Singer Sang His Song 3:21
- 5 Bridges Crossing Rivers 2:10
- 6 Idea (alternate mix) 2:50
- 7 Completely Unoriginal 3:37
- 8 Kitty Can (alternate mix) 2:40
- 9 Come Some Christmas Eve or Halloween 3:32
- 10 Let There Be Love (alternate mix) 3:36
- 11 Gena’s Theme 3:33
- 12 Another Cold and Windy Day (Coke spot #1) 0:57
- 13 Sitting in the Meadow (Coke spot #2) 1:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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