In the Summer of His Years

Bee Gees

About In the Summer of His Years

Not to be confused with the song of that title from the Bee Gees' 1968 album "Idea." "In the Summer of His Years" is a 1963 pop song with lyrics written by Herb Kretzmer and music by David Lee. Kretzmer and Lee composed the song as a tribute hours after learning that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas."In the Summer of His Years" was first performed by English singer Millicent Martin during a tribute broadcast to President Kennedy that aired on the BBC on 23 November 1963. The show on which the song was introduced was a special broadcast of the BBC's satirical weekly news programme That Was the Week That Was; after the news of the assassination broke, the producers of the show discarded the week's planned scripts and sketches and decided to refashion that week's show as a somber and respectful tribute to President Kennedy. NBC later rebroadcast the programme. A soundtrack to the That Was the Week That Was broadcast was also released in the United States on Decca Records. more »

Year:: 1968
: 3:14
: 116 Views

Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

In the summer of his years he would always smile
He would laugh every day if he was here to stay. 
For the summer of his years. 

In the daylight of his dreams he would save his tears; 
He would always hear when there was no one near 
For the summer of his years. 

For the summer of his years, 
For the summer of his years

Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

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 »

25 fans

Sheet Music PDF Playlist

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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

17 facts about this song

Composition & Creation "In the Summer of His Years" is a song by the Bee Gees, a British pop group consisting of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. - The song was written by Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb, the group's main songwriters.
Public Release Though not released as a single, "In the Summer of His Years" was included in the Bee Gees' fifth studio album, "Idea" which was released in 1968.
Music Style The song reflects the Bee Gees' early style, which often fused pop and folk influences.
Plot & Inspiration "In the Summer of His Years" is a poignant track, with lyrics that tell a story of a young man dealing with the hardships of life. - The song is thought to have been inspired by the tragic assassination of American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr in April 1968.
Tribute Performance In 1968, following the assassination of senator Robert F. Kennedy, another version of the song was performed live on the BBC by Marianne Faithfull as a tribute to him.
Legacy & Influence Despite its lack of commercial success, "In the Summer of His Years" has garnered much respect over the years for its poignant lyrics and emotive performance. - The song has been analyzed critically in music literature, being deemed as a testament to the Bee Gees' songwriting maturity.
Critical Reception Though it is not as famous as some of their other songs, "In the Summer of His Years" is generally well-liked by fans of the Bee Gees for its heartfelt lyrics and emotional delivery.
History "In the Summer of His Years" is a song by the British-Australian pop rock group, Bee Gees. This song was from their album, "Bee Gees' 1st", released in 1967.
Composition This song is a poignant ballad written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, better known as the Bee Gees.
Genre One of the defining features of the song is its folk-like tune, which portrays a different style from the Bee Gees' well-known disco and pop sound.
Lyrics The lyrics of the song carry a deep nostalgic and reflective theme, raising the image of a man reflecting on his life in the summer of his years.
Contextual History The song is historically significant as it was a tribute to John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated on November 22, 1963.
Extraordinary Event What's unique is that the song was written overnight after the Bee Gees heard about the devastating news of JFK's death.
Impact The song helped Bee Gees to gain further notoriety and success as a group capable of producing serious and profound songs, contrary to their image as a pop or disco group.
Performance The Bee Gees performed "In the Summer of His Years" on their television special, "Bee Gees' Special", which aired in 1968.
Cover Version The song was also covered by Connie Francis for her 1968 album, "Connie Francis and The Kids Next Door".
Not in US Version Interestingly, the song was not included in the US version of the "Bee Gees' 1st" album, but was added to the international editions.

more »

Discuss the In the Summer of His Years Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

Notify me of new comments via email.

Citation

Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"In the Summer of His Years Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 16 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/22833171/Bee+Gees/In+the+Summer+of+His+Years>.

Missing lyrics by Bee Gees?

Know any other songs by Bee Gees? Don't keep it to yourself!

The Web's Largest Resource for

Music, Songs & Lyrics

A Member Of The STANDS4 Network

Watch the song video