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Spirits Having Flown

Bee Gees · 1979

45 min · 10 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soul

A lush blend of disco rhythms and soulful harmonies that encapsulates the Bee Gees' signature sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 5, 1979, 'Spirits Having Flown' marked the Bee Gees' first album following their explosive success with 'Saturday Night Fever.' At this point in their career, the trio was transitioning from being primarily a pop-rock group to disco icons, leveraging their distinctive falsetto harmonies and songwriting prowess. This album solidified their status as one of the leading acts of the late 1970s.
Stylistic neighbors
The Jackson 5· Earth, Wind & Fire· Chic

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Tragedy 5:05
  • 2 Too Much Heaven 4:57
  • 3 Love You Inside Out 4:13
  • 4 Reaching Out 4:07
  • 5 Spirits (Having Flown) 5:21
  • 6 Search, Find 4:16
  • 7 Stop (Think Again) 6:41
  • 8 Living Together 4:23
  • 9 I'm Satisfied 3:58
  • 10 Until 2:27

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