Odessa (City on the Black Sea)
Bee Gees
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Fourteenth of February , eighteen ninety nine. The British ship Veronica was lost without a sign. Baa baa black sheep, you haven't any wool. Captain Richardson left himself a lonely wife in Hull. Cherub, I lost a ship in the Baltic sea. I'm on an iceberg running free. Sitting, filing this berg to the shape of a ship; Sailing my way back to your lips. One passing ship gave word that you have moved out of your old flat. You love the Vicar more then words can say. Tell him to pray that I won't melt away. And I'll see your face again . Odessa, How strong am I? Odessa , How time goes by. Treasure , you know the neighbors that live next door. They haven't got their dog anymore. Freezing, sailing around in the North Atlantic. Can't seem to leave the sea anymore. I just can't understand why you just moved to Finland. You love that Vicar more then words can say. Ask him to pray that I won't melt away. And I'll see your face again. Odessa, How strong am I? Odessa, How time goes by. Fourteenth of February , eighteen ninety nine. The British ship Veronica was lost without a sign
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Written by: BARRY GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album"Odessa (City on the Black Sea)" is a song from the Bee Gee's double album, "Odessa," which was released in 1969.
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Concept AlbumThe song is part of the Bee Gees' only concept album, which is based around the story of a British soldier and his ship, the HMS Veronica, which is lost in the sea.
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StorytellingThe Bee Gees described the song as a short story about a sailor who leaves his wife to go off to sea, beginning their drift apart.
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Music Technique'Odessa (City on the Black Sea)' features a lush orchestration and heavy use of mellotron tape loops, which was a new and innovative technology at the time.
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LyricsThe song features melancholic lyrics, symbolizing the themes of sea, sailing, sadness and separation that are present throughout the album.
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Vinyl ColorThe initial vinyl release of the album Odessa was notable for having a red velvet cover, making it unique in the band's discography.
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ControversyThe album, including this song, was surrounded by some controversy as it marked the beginning of the temporary break up of the Bee Gees due to conflicts between the band members over the musical direction the group should take.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the internal arguments, the album, and consequently the song 'Odessa (City on the Black Sea)', reached #10 in US and #20 in the UK charts.
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Remastered ReleaseIn 2009, a remastered and expanded version of the album was released, bringing 'Odessa (City on the Black Sea)' and its companion songs back into the spotlight.
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Critical ReviewMany reviewers and listeners consider 'Odessa (City on the Black Sea)' to be one of Bee Gees' most ambitious songs due to its length, usage of uncommon music instruments and complex storytelling lyrics.
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