Desire

Bee Gees

About Desire

"Desire" is a song written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb and Maurice Gibb, and originally recorded by the Bee Gees in 1978 during the sessions of Spirits Having Flown. Blue Weaver recalls that this version was originally intended for the album. After spending weeks on it, they dropped it from the album lineup. Weaver also recalls that the version sounded like "Too Much Heaven".


Year:
2010
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We may be big or small or black or white, eternally
And black and white is you and me (in a special light).
We may be young or old or in between, but this much I know
Together we can learn to grow.

In a world that's ever turning it's back on you
If you give it all away
Make it mine.

You are desire
Everything you need, I give you right or wrong
And you are the woman that I base my whole existence on
And when I get to you my desire is glowing in your light

These are the golden years we get to live, we lead the way
tomorrow we can start today (in a special light).
Love could be good or bad or in between, but this much I know
Baby, you and I can learn

In a world that's rearranging it's reality
If you give it all away
Make it mine.

You are desire
Everything you need, I give you right or wrong
And you are the woman that I base my whole existence on
And when I get to you my desire is glowing in your light

And it's nice to light a fire when it's cold outside
If you give it all away
Make it mine.

You are desire
Everything you need, I give you right or wrong
And you are the woman that I base my whole existence on
And when I get to you my desire is glowing in your light

You are desire
Everything you need, I give you right or wrong
And you are the woman that I base my whole existence on
And when I get to you my desire is glowing in your light

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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 ALAN GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Desire" is a song by the British-Australian pop-rock band Bee Gees. It is included in their album "Spirits Having Flown", which is the fifteenth album released by the band. This album was launched in 1979.
Credits
Interestingly, the song features the Bee Gees' younger brother Andy Gibb, marking it as a special collaboration within the family. Although his contribution wasn't credited on the album, Barry Gibb mentioned it in various interviews.
Songwriting
The song was primarily written by the brothers Barry and Robin Gibb, who usually took on the main songwriting roles for the band.
Delayed Release
Despite being part of the album released in 1979, the song was not released as a single until January 1980, post the massive success of the Spirits Having Flown album.
Individual Success
The song "Desire" was a commercial success in its own right. In the United States, it reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Non-album Track
While "Desire" was featured in the "Spirits Having Flown" album, it's the only song on the record that is considered a non-album track.
Prominent Genres
The song falls under the genres of pop, disco, and soul - a unique combination that defined much of Bee Gees' music during the late 1970s.
Lead Vocalist
Barry Gibb, the eldest of Gibb brothers, is the lead vocalist on "Desire". His signature falsetto can be clearly heard on the track.
Worldwide Recognition
Apart from the US, the song also gained popularity worldwide. It reached the Top 10 in multiple countries, including Norway, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.
Inspirational Value
Despite coming out in the late 70s, "Desire" remains an inspirational song for many artists in the world, who appreciate its unique melody and emotive lyrics.

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