Idea [Bonus Disc] (2006)

About this title: The Bee Gees' third album, Idea, is something of a departure, with more of a rocking sound and with the orchestra (apart from a few well-placed harp arpeggios) somewhat less prominent in the sound mix than on their first two LPs. The two hits, "I've Gotta Get a Message to You" and "I Started a Joke," are very much of a piece with their earlier work, but on "Kitty Can," "Indian Gin and Whisky Dry," and "Such a Shame" (the latter written by the group's then lead guitarist, Vince Melouney), among other cuts, they sound much more like a working band with a cohesive group sound, rather than a ... read more

Tracks:

1. Let There Be Love [Stereo] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
2. Kitty Can [Stereo] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
3. In the Summer of His Years [Stereo] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
4. Indian Gin and Whisky Dry [Stereo] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
5. Down to Earth [Stereo] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
6. Such a Shame [Stereo] [Melouney]
7. I've Gotta Get a Message to You [Stereo] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
8. Idea [Stereo] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
9. When the Swallows Fly [Stereo] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
10. I Have Decided to Join the Airforce [Stereo] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
11. I Started a Joke [Stereo] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
12. Kilburn Towers [Stereo] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
13. Swan Song [Stereo] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
14. Let There Be Love [Mono Version][Version] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
15. Kitty Can [Mono Version][Version] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
16. In the Summer of His Years [Mono Version][Version] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
17. Indian Gin and Whisky Dry [Mono Version][Version] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
18. Down to Earth [Mono Version][Version] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
19. Such a Shame [Mono Version][Version] [Melouney]
20. I've Gotta Get a Message to You [Mono Version][Version] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
21. Idea [Mono Version][Version] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
22. When the Swallows Fly [Mono Version][Version] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
23. I Have Decided to Join the Airforce [Mono Version][Version] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
24. I Started a Joke [Mono Version][Version] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
25. Kilburn Towers [Mono Version][Version] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
26. Swan Song [Mono Version][Version] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
27. Chocolate Symphony [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
28. I've Gotta Get a Message to You [Mono Single Version][Version] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
29. Jumbo [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
30. The Singer Sang His Song [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
31. Bridges Crossing Rivers [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
32. Idea [Alternate Mix][Mix] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
33. Completely Unoriginal [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
34. Kitty Can [Alternate Mix][Mix] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
35. Come Some Christmas Eve or Halloween [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
36. Let There Be Love [Alternate Mix][Mix] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
37. Gena's Theme [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
38. Another Cold and Windy Day [Coke Spot #1] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]
39. Sitting in the Meadow [Coke Spot #2] [Gibb/Gibb/Gibb]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.