Tales from The Brothers Gibb - A History In Song 1967-1990 cover

Tales from The Brothers Gibb - A History In Song 1967-1990

Bee Gees · 1990

274 min · 71 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soul

A soulful journey through pop and disco, blending emotional ballads with infectious grooves across decades.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey through decades
  • infectious grooves for dancing
  • emotional ballads for reflection
  • nostalgic sing-along moments
  • wave-like pacing for engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer shorter, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Tales from The Brothers Gibb' was released in November 1990, the Bee Gees were in a phase of retrospective celebration. This double album compiled their extensive catalog, highlighting their evolution from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, including hits like 'Stayin' Alive' and 'How Deep Is Your Love'. It arrived after a period of resurgence following their earlier struggles in the 1980s, marking a significant moment of reflection in their storied career.
Stylistic neighbors
The Jackson 5· Earth, Wind & Fire· Chic

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 New York Mining Disaster 1941 2:11
  • 2 I Can’t See Nobody 3:45
  • 3 To Love Somebody 3:03
  • 4 Holiday 2:53
  • 5 Massachusetts 2:25
  • 6 Barker of the UFO 1:52
  • 7 World 3:14
  • 8 Sir Geoffrey Saved the World 2:17
  • 9 And the Sun Will Shine 3:31
  • 10 Words 3:16
  • 11 Sinking Ships 2:23
  • 12 Jumbo 2:10
  • 13 The Singer Sang His Song 3:20
  • 14 I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You 3:07
  • 15 I Started a Joke 3:08
  • 16 First of May 2:48
  • 17 Melody Fair 3:49
  • 18 Tomorrow Tomorrow 4:07
  • 19 Sun in My Morning 2:57
  • 20 Saved by the Bell 3:05
  • 21 Don’t Forget to Remember 3:28
  • 22 If I Only Had My Mind on Something Else 2:34
  • 23 I.O.I.O. 2:53
  • 24 Railroad 3:40
  • 25 I’ll Kiss Your Memory 4:26

Disc 2

  • 1 Lonely Days 3:47
  • 2 Morning of My Life 3:54
  • 3 How Can You Mend a Broken Heart 3:57
  • 4 Country Woman 2:42
  • 5 Don’t Wanna Live Inside Myself 5:26
  • 6 My World 4:20
  • 7 On Time 3:02
  • 8 Run to Me 3:05
  • 9 Alive 4:03
  • 10 Saw a New Morning 4:10
  • 11 Wouldn’t I Be Someone 5:41
  • 12 Elisa 2:51
  • 13 King and Country 5:21
  • 14 Mr. Natural 3:50
  • 15 It Doesn’t Matter Much to Me 3:52
  • 16 Throw a Penny 4:47
  • 17 Charade 4:11

Disc 3

  • 1 Jive Talkin’ 3:43
  • 2 Nights on Broadway 4:27
  • 3 Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) 4:04
  • 4 You Should Be Dancing (long remix version) 4:47
  • 5 Love So Right 3:35
  • 6 Boogie Child 4:11
  • 7 Edge of the Universe 5:17
  • 8 How Deep Is Your Love 4:02
  • 9 Stayin’ Alive 4:43
  • 10 Night Fever 3:31
  • 11 More Than a Woman 3:15
  • 12 If I Can’t Have You 3:19
  • 13 (Our Love) Don’t Throw It All Away 4:03
  • 14 Too Much Heaven 4:56
  • 15 Tragedy 5:03
  • 16 Love You Inside Out 4:10

Disc 4

  • 1 He’s a Liar 3:57
  • 2 Another Lonely Night in NY 4:14
  • 3 The Woman in You 4:03
  • 4 Someone Belonging to Someone 4:24
  • 5 Toys 4:43
  • 6 ESP 4:44
  • 7 You Win Again 4:00
  • 8 Ordinary Lives 4:04
  • 9 One 4:52
  • 10 Juliet 3:35
  • 11 To Love Somebody 3:41
  • 12 Medley 12:17
  • 13 Spicks and Specks 2:33

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