SONGS WRITTEN BY BARRY, ROBIN and/or MAURICE GIBB

Both released (around 699, including 100 that can only be found in bootlegs) and unreleased (around 227 though there are surely many more)

Collaborators: Soren, Jostein Hansen

B=Barry Gibb / R=Robin Gibb / M=Maurice Gibb

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Song Composer Year Lead

 
2 years on R, M 1970 R Album 2 years on (1970)
855-7019 B, R, M 1992 B,R Released in 1994 as B-side of 'Kiss of Life' and 'How to fall in love Pt. 1'
A
Song Composer Year Lead  
A breed apart M 1984   Instrumental. Bootleg: 'A breed apart'.
A child, a girl, a woman B 1970   Not released.
A Dutch treat B, English 1982   Not released.
A girl needs love B 1966   Written for Sandy Summers, who released it on a single. It can be found on 'Assault the vaults' (1998).
A hat full of rain B 1970   Not released.
A lonely violin B, R, M 1972 B Released by Percy Sledge on his album Shining through the rain (2004). It can be found performed by the Bee Gees on the bootleg 'A kick in the head is worth eight in the pants'.
A long time ago B 1966   Released by Apryl Byron on a single in 1966. It can be found in the compilation 'Assault the vaults' (1998).
A man in the wilderness B, M, Lawrie 1970   Not released.
A touch apart M 1984   Instrumental. Bootleg: 'A breed apart'.
A very special day R 1969 R Bootleg: 'Sing slowly sisters'.
A word of love B, R, M 1971   Not released.
Above and beyond B, R, M 1992 M Album Size isn't everything (1993).
Above the law B, Ashley Gibb, Stephen Gibb, B Streisand 2004   Barbra Streisand's album Guilty Pleasures (2005)
Adam's dream M 1984   Instrumental. Bootleg: 'A breed apart'.
After dark B 1979   Released by Andy Gibb on the album 'After dark' (1980).
After the laughter R 1970   Not released.
Ain't got no money M 1975   Instrumental. Not released.
Ain't nothing gonna keep me from you B 1977   Released by Teri de Sario (album: Pleasure train, 1978). Bootleg: Scattered Gibbs
Alabama M, Lawrie 1970 M Not released. Bootleg: 'Lost and found'
Alan Freeman Days R 2007 R      
Alexandria good time R 1969 R Outtake of Robin's Reign.  Bootleg: 'The Bee Gees brothers with others'.
Alive B, M 1971 B To whom it may concern (1972); Best of Bee Gees vol. II (1973); Tales from the Brothers Gibb (1990).
All around my clock B, R, M 1967 B,R Outtake of Bee Gees First.  Released in the bonus CD of the expanded and remastered issue of Bee Gees First (Reprise/Rhino 2006)
All by myself M 1966 M Released by The Brigade in 1968 (on a single). It can be found on Inception / Nostalgia (1970) and Brilliant from birth (1998).
All in your name B, Michael Jackson 2002   Not released    
All of my life B 1966 B Monday's rain (1966); Turn around, look at us (1967); Rare, Precious and Beautiful, vol. II (1968); Brilliant from birth (1998).
All our Christmasses came at once B, R, M 1967   Released by The Majority in 1968.  Performed by the Bee Gees in the bonus CD of the expanded and remastered issue of Horizontal (Reprise/Rhino 2006)
All so lonely B, R, M 1967   'Horizontal' outtake. Not released.
All the children B, Ashley and Stephen Gibb 2004   Barbra Streisand's album Guilty Pleasures (2005)
All the king's horses B, R, M 1966 B,R First released by Ronnie Burns on an EP. It can be found on 'Assault the vaults' (1998), and –sung by the Bee Gees- on the bootleg 'Bee Gees archives: Previously unreleased tracks, 1966-1972'.
All the love in the world B, R, M 1982 B Released by Dionne Warwick (album: Heartbreaker, 1982). It can be found featuring the Bee Gees on the bootleg 'Heartbreaker Demos'.
All this making love B, R 1975 B Main course (1975).
All's well that ends well R 1970 R Bootleg: 'Sing slowly sisters'.
Alone B, R, M 1995 B Still waters (1997); One night only (1998); The Record (2001).
Alone again R, M 1970 R 2 years on (1970).
Amorous aristocracy B, R, M 1971   'Trafalgar' outtake. Not released.
An everlasting love B 1977   Released by Andy Gibb (Album: shadow dancing, 1978).
And for you B, R, M 1971   'To whom it may concern' outtake. Not released.
And I'll be happy B 1964   First released in 1964 by Trevor Gordon and the Bee Gees as B-side of 'House without windows'. It can be found on the compilation 'Assault the vaults' (1998).
Andrew alone M 1983   Instrumental. Not released.
Andrew's theme M 1983   Instrumental, written for the film 'Misunderstood' but not used. Michael Hoppé wrote and performed a song with the same title for the film.
And the children laughing B 1965 B The Bee Gees sing and play 14 Barry Gibb songs (1965); Rare, Precious and Beautiful, vol. III (1970); Brilliant from birth (1998).
And the sun will shine B, R, M 1967 R Horizontal (1968); Best of Bee Gees vol. II (1973); Tales from the Brothers Gibb (1990); One night only (1998).
And the walls fell down B, R, M 1968   Released by for The Marbles on the album 'The Marbles' (1969). Bootleg: Scattered Gibbs
Angel of mercy B, R, M 1995   Recorded by Carola in 2001 for her album My Show. 
Angela B, R, M 1986 B.R E. S. P. (1987).
Another cold and windy day B, R, M 1968 R Radio ad for Coca Cola. It can be found in the expanded and remastered Reprise/Rhino issue of "Idea" (2007)
Another lonely night in New York R, M 1982 R How old are you (1983); Tales from the Brothers Gibb (1990). A different version was released by Robin Gibb on his 2003 album 'Magnet.'
Anymore M 1971   'To whom it may concern' outtake. Not released.
Anything for you B, R, M 1992 B Size isn't everything (1993).
Anywhere I hang my hat is home R 1970   Not released.
Arrow through the heart B, M, A. Gibb 1987   Not released.
As fast as I can M, Kipner 1967   Released by Barrington Davies Powerhouse on a single in 1967. It can be found on the compilation 'Assault the vaults' (1998).
August October R 1969 R Robin Gibb: Robin's Reign (1970).
Avalanche R 1970 R Bootleg: 'Sing slowly sisters'
B
Song Composer Year Lead  
Baby as you turn away B, R, M 1975 B Main course (1975).
Baby I'm losing you B 1965   Written for Noeleen Batley, who released it on a single.
Babysitter R, M 1987 M Outtake of E. S. P. Bootleg: 'ESP demos'. (=Giving Up the Ghost)
Back home B, R, M 1970 B,R,M 2 years on (1970).
Back in your arms B, R, M 1978   'Spirits having flown' outtake. Not released.
Backtafunk B, R, M 1987 B E. S. P. (1987).
Back to the people M, Lawrie 1970   Released by Bev Harrell on a single in 1971. It can be found on the boot 'Earliest Bee Gees with and by others' 
Bad bad dreams B, R, M 1972 B To whom it may concern (1972).
Bad girl B 1965   Written for Dennis and The Delawares, who released it on a single. It can be found on the boot 'Earliest Bee Gees with and by others'
Ballet of freedom B, M, Lawrie 1970   Instrumental. Not released.
Barker of the UFO B 1967 B First released in 1967 as B-side of Massachusetts. It can be found on Tales from the Brothers Gibb (1990) and in the bonus CD of the expanded and remastered issue of Horizontal (Reprise/Rhino 2006).
Be my friend B, M 1969   Not released.
Be who you are B 1981 B Living eyes (1981).
Beat the drum R 1969   Not released.
Bein' home M 1971 M Not release, but can be found on the bootlegs 'Lost and found' and 'Gibb Treasures'.
Belinda R, M 1970   '2 years on' outtake. Not released.
Better leave today M 1975   Not released.
Between the laughter and the tears B, M 1969   'Cucumber Castle' outtake. Not released.
Big chance B 1966 B Monday's rain / Spicks and specks (1966); Rare, Precious and Beautiful (1968); Brilliant from birth (1998).
Birdie told me B, R, M 1967 B Horizontal (1968).
Black diamond B, R, M 1968 R Odessa (1969).
Blue bird R, M 1970   Not released.
Blue island B, R, M 1992 B Size isn't everything (1993).
Blues R, M 1970   '2 years on' outtake. Not released.
Bodyguard B, R, M 1988 R,B One (1989).
Boogie child B, R, M 1976 B Children of the world (1976); Here at last. Bee Gees live (1977); Tales from the Brothers Gibb (1990).
Boogie summer B, R, M 1976   Outtake of Children of the world. Not released.
Born B 1970 B Not released, but can be found on the bootleg 'The kid's no good'.
Born a man B 1966 B Monday's rain / Spicks and specks (1966); Rare, Precious and Beautiful (1968); Brilliant from birth (1998).
Born again B, R, M 1998   Intended for Lara Fabian. Not released.
Born to be loved by you B, M 1990   Written for Kelli Wolfe and not released. Bootlegs: 'The Bee Gees brothers with others' and 'Scattered Gibbs'.
Boy on the road B 1964   Written for Del Juliana.
Boys do fall in love R, M 1984 R Robin Gibb: Secret agent (1984).
Boy with a broken heart B 1964   Not released.
Brand new heart R, M 1986   Released by Carola (Album: Runaway, 1986).
Brave new world B, Steve Gibb 2003   Not released    
Breaking up a darn good thing B 1963   Not released.
Breakout B, R, M 1983 B Staying alive (1983).
Bridges crossing rivers B, R 1968   Outtake of Idea. Released in the bonus CD of the expanded and remastered issue of Idea (Reprise/Rhino 2006)
Bring out the thoughts in me B, R, M 1971   Not released.
Broken bottles B, R, M 1982 B Outtake of Heartbreaker. Bootlegs: 'Heartbreaker demos and 'Master Demos: Eyes that See in the Dark'
Bunbury afternoon B, R, M, English 1986 B,R The Bunbury Tails (1992).
Bunker M 1970   Not released.
Buried treasure B, R, M 1983 B Released by Kenny Rogers (album: Eyes that see in the dark, 1983). Barry Gibb's version can be found on The Eyes that see in the dark Demos (iTunes, 2006)
Bury me down by the river B, M 1969 B,M Cucumber Castle (1970); it was first released by P. P. Arnold in 1969. [Robin also co-wrote the song, though he doesn't appear on the credits]
Butterfly B, R, M 1966   Released by Ronnie Burns on an EP in 1967. It can be found on the albums 'Inception / Nostalgia' (1970) and 'Brilliant from birth' (1998).
By the light of a burning candle B, R, M 1968   Released by The Marbles on the album 'The Marbles' (1969). Bootleg: Scattered Gibbs
By tomorrow M, Lauwrie 1971   Not released.
C
Song Composer Year Lead  
Call it what you like R, M 1970   Outtake of 2 years on. Not released.
Can't keep a good man down B, R, M 1976 B Children of the world (1976); Here at last. Bee Gees live (1977).
Carried away B, Galuten 1979 B Outtake of Guilty. Released by Olivia Newton-John on the album Physical (1981) and by Elaine Paige on the album Elaine Page (1981). Barry Gibb's version can be found on The Guilty Demos (iTunes, 2006)
Castles in the air B, R, M 1972 B Bootleg: 'A kick in the head is worth eight in the pants'.
Celebration de la vie B, R, M 1986   Instrumental. Hawks (1988).
C'est la vie, au revoir R 1970 R Bootleg: 'Sing slowly sisters'.
Chain reaction B, R, M 1985   Released by Diana Ross (Album: Eaten alive, 1985). 
Change B, Bitzer, Kendall 1986 B Written for the unreleased album 'Moonlight madness'. Bootlegs: Hawks and 'Eyes that see in the dark Demos'.
Changin' me R, Weaver 1979   Released by Jimmy Ruffin on the album 'Sunrise' (1980).
Charade B, R 1973 R,B Mr Natural (1974); Tales from the Brothers Gibb (1990).
Cherry red B 1966 B First released in 1966 as a single. It can be found on Turn around, look at us (1967); Rare, Precious and Beautiful, vol. II (1968); Brilliant from birth (1998).
Child B, R, M 1971   Outtake of Trafalgar. Not released.
Childhood days B, M 1986 B Hawks (1988).
Children of the world B, R, M 1976 B Children of the world (1976); Greatest (1979).
Chocolate symphony B, R, M 1968   Outtake of Idea. Released in the bonus CD of the expanded and remastered issue of Idea (Reprise/Rhino 2006)
Chubby B 1965   Written for Jenny Bradley, who released it on a single. It can be found on the compilation 'Assault the vaults' (1998).
City of angels M 1981 M Outtake of Living eyes. Not released.  Bootleg: 'Master Demos -Eyes that See in Dark'
Claustrophobia B 1964 B First released in 1964 as a single. It can be found on The Bee Gees sing and play 14 Barry Gibb songs (1965); Rare, Precious and Beautiful, vol. II (1968); Brilliant from birth (1998).
Close another door B, R, M 1967 B,R Bee Gees First (1967).
Closer than close B, R, M 1996 M Still waters (1997); One night only (1998); Love Songs (2005).
Clyde O'Riley B 1970 B Bootleg: 'The kid's no good'.
Coalman B, R, M 1966   Released by Ronnie Burns in 1967 on an EP. It can be found on the albums 'Inception / Nostalgia' (1970) and 'Brilliant from birth' (1998).
Cold be my days R 1970 R Bootleg: 'Sing slowly sisters'.
Come home Johnny Bride B 1972 B Life in a tin can (1973).
Come on over B, R 1975 R,B Main course (1975); Here at last. Bee Gees live (1977).
Come on over again M, Bridgeford   Released by Tin Tin (Album: Tin Tin, 1971).
Come some Christmas Eve or Halloween B, R, M 1968 R Outtake of Idea.  Released in the bonus CD of the expanded and remastered issue of Idea (Reprise/Rhino 2006) and by Robin Gibb on "My favourite Christmas carols" (2006). 
Come to the mission R, M 1970   Outtake of 2 years on. Not released.
Come tomorrow B, Ashley and Stephen Gibb 2004   Barbra Streisand's album Guilty Pleasures (2005)
Completely unoriginal B, R, M 1968 R,B Outtake of Idea. Released in the bonus CD of the expanded and remastered issue of Idea (Reprise/Rhino 2006)    
Concerto with no name B 1964   Not released.
Conquer the world R, M 1970   Outtake of 2 years on. Not released.
Could it be B 1964 B First released in 1964 as B-side of 'Claustrophobia'. It can be found in The Bee Gees sing and play 14 Barry Gibb songs (1965); Rare, Precious and Beautiful, vol. II (1968); Brilliant from birth (1998).
Country lanes B, R 1974 R Main course (1975).
Country woman M 1971 M First released in 1971 as B-side of How can you mend a broken heart. It can be found on Tales from the Brothers Gibb (1990).
Cover you B, Richardson 1986 B Written for the unreleased album Moonlight madness. It was later included on Hawks (1988).
Cowman, milk your cow B, R 1967   Released by Adam Faith on a single in 1967. Bootleg: Scattered Gibbs
Craise Finton Kirk Royal Academy of Arts B, R 1967 R Bee Gees First (1967).
Crazy for your love B, R, M 1987 B E. S. P. (1987).
Crime of passion B, R, M 1985   Released by Diana Ross (Album: Eaten alive, 1985). Barry Gibb's version can be found on The Eaten Alive Demos (iTunes, 2006)
Crystal Bay M, Lawrie 1972   Released by Steve Hodson on a single in 1973.
Cryin' everyday B, R, M 1981 R Living eyes (1981).
Cucumber castle B, R 1967 B Bee Gees First (1967).
Cucumber Castle theme B, M 1969   Written for the Cucumber Castle film; not released.

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