Bury Me Down by the River

Bee Gees

About Bury Me Down by the River

"Bury Me Down By the River" is a song written by Barry and Maurice Gibb and recorded separately by the Bee Gees and P. P. Arnold. The Bee Gees' version was recorded in May 1969 at IBC Studios and released in April 1970 on the album Cucumber Castle. Brenda Patterson released a cover of the song on her self-titled album in 1973. Scottish singer Lulu recorded this song on 11 November 1970 with Tommy McClure on bass, Charlie Freeman on guitar, arranged by Arif Mardin, and was produced by Tom Dowd, mixed by Brian Kehew and Bill Inglot which was not released until 12 November 2007 when Rhino Records reissued and remastered it.  


Year:
1970
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I wasn't born in the morning, no
I must have been born in the night
I've done my load and I'll carry my load
And all I own is my life

I wasn't born to be lucky, 
Cause luck had no future with me
I've done my wrong and I'll sing, sing, sing my song 
and stand beneath the hanging tree

Bury me down by the river
Let all the towns people see
Their enemy's dead, let me lay, lay my head 
Just put me down and set me free

I wasn't born as a rich man, no
A rich man I never, I never could be
I've done my wrong and I'll sing, sing, sing my song 
And stand beneath the hanging tree (Everybody sing now)

Bury me down by the river, lord no
Let all the towns people see, see
Their enemy's dead, let me lay, lay, lay my head
Just put me down and set me free
(I want to hear everybody sing)

Bury me down by the river
Let all the towns, let all the towns people see
Their enemy's dead, let me lay, let met lay, let me lay my head along 
Just put me down and set me free (set me free)

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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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Release
"Bury Me Down By The River" was released in the year 1969 on the double album "Odessa."
Writer's Credit
Like many Bee Gees songs, the track was written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb.
Lulu's Version
English singer Lulu also recorded "Bury Me Down By The River" for her 1970 album "New Routes."
Genre
The song is categorized under the Pop genre reflecting the Bee Gees's early music style.
Theme
The song's lyrics describe a desire to be buried by a river after dying, a common symbolic theme.
Maurice's Involvement
Maurice Gibb, one of the band members, claimed an extraordinary liking for the song, according to an interview from 1969.
Controversy
Some critics claim that this song, along with several other tracks on "Odessa," led to Robin Gibb temporarily leaving the Bee Gees due to disputes over which songs would be released as singles.
Not a Single
Despite the controversy within the band, "Bury Me Down by the River" was never released as a single.
Personal Connection
Maurice Gibb reportedly described this song as one of his favorites in the album because of its emotional resonance.
Influence
The song exemplifies the Bee Gees's transition from their earlier pop-rock style to the disco sound they would become famous for in the 70s.
Bill Shepherd's Involvement
The song, like most of the songs in the album, featured orchestration by Bill Shepherd who previously worked with the band for their albums.

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