When the Swallows Fly

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About When the Swallows Fly

"When the Swallows Fly" is a song by the Bee Gees released on their fifth album Idea. Its promotional video was filmed in Brussels and included on the TV special Idea and was aired on 11 December 1968.


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1968
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I wander lonely as a cloud 
I keep my head above the crowd 
Ain't nobody else as big as me 
But I must remember friends 
What has to start just has to end 
Everybody's got a destiny 

And I know when the swallows flies 
Yes I know, and the earth just dies 
Then I'll be told what I am 
The swallow and me 

I'll look after number one 
I'll forget the beggar's son 
Everybody's got to stay alive 
I'll keep a-walking amongst the clouds 
I'll keep my head above the crowd 
I'll watch them live, I'll watch them die 

And I know when the swallows flies 
Yes I know, and the earth just dies 
Then I'll be told what I am 
The swallow and me 

And I know when the swallows flies 
Yes I know, and the earth just dies 
Yes I know when the swallow flies 
Yes I know, and the earth just dies

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Bee Gees

The Bee Gees were a musical group founded in 1958. The group's line-up consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were successful for most of their decades of recording music, but they had two distinct periods of exceptional success: as a pop act in the late 1960s/early 1970s, and as prominent performers of the disco music era in the late 1970s. The group sang three-part tight harmonies that were instantly recognisable; Robin's clear vibrato lead was a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the late 1970s and 1980s. The brothers wrote all of their own hits, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists. more »

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Written by: BARRY GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
"When the Swallows Fly" is a song by the British rock band Bee Gees. It was released in 1968.
Album Inclusion
The track is included in the group's fifth studio album, "Idea", which was released in September 1968 by Polydor Records in the UK and Atco Records in the US.
Songwriting
Like most of the Bee Gees' songs, "When the Swallows Fly" was written by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, who are the members of the band.
Song Genre
"When the Swallows Fly" is a pop song that also incorporates elements of psychedelic rock and baroque pop, which are genres that the Bee Gees were known for in their early career.
Track Length
The song is approximately 2 minutes and 32 seconds long, making it one of the shorter tracks on the album.
Theme
The lyrics of the song talk about a poet talking to his imaginary friend and how lonely he feels when the swallows fly. It showcases the band's ability to fuse poignant lyrics with appealing pop melodies.
B-Side Single
"When the Swallows Fly" was first included as a B-side to the lead single "I've Gotta Get a Message to You".
Chart Performance
Though not a chart smasher like some of the other songs by the Bee Gees, its A-side single reached No. 1 UK and No. 8 in US Billboard Hot 100.
Record Production
The song was produced by the Bee Gees, Robert Stigwood, and Ossie Byrne.
Cover Versions
"When the Swallows Fly" was later covered by Irish singer Joe Dolan.

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