August October

"August October" is a song written and performed by English singer-songwriter Robin Gibb, the second and the last song released from the album Robin's Reign. It reached No. 45 in the UK in three weeks.^[1] It was also charted in other countries like Germany (#12), New Zealand (#11) and in Denmark (#3). It was backed by "Give Me a Smile", a song also appeared on his debut album. It was released as a single in February 1970, same month on which the album was released. It was later covered by Elton John.^[2]

Recording and release

"August October" was recorded at London in 10 October 1969 same day as "Gone Gone Gone" and "Lord Bless All".^[3] Gibb's voice on this song was low, especially on the first verse:^[4] Autumn and Friday the winds blew, July, September, I knew you, and now I sit on the sand hill, I sing our song to the sea.

The Italian LP Best of Bee Gees, Volume 2 has a mono mix of this song with a fadeout ending (at 2:25), but then it comes to a full ending seconds later. If this was to be a true mono mix, it was hardly used, as most Polydor divisions issued stereo singles, and Atco's mono single appears to be a reduction from stereo. Additionally, for the second time Gibb recorded an Italian alternate vocal.^[3]

Chart performance

References

1. ^ Robin Gibb Singles Chart History Archived 9 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
2. ^ "Elton John covers "August October" by Robin Gibb". You Tube. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
3. ^ Brennan, Joseph. "Gibb Songs: 1969". Retrieved 7 March 2013.
4. ^ "August October Lyrics at Elyrics". Elyrics. Retrieved 7 March 2013.