I've Gotta Get a Message to You
Bee Gees
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The preacher talked to me and he smiled Said, "Come and walk with me, come and walk one more mile Now for once in your life you're alone But you ain't got a dime, there's no time for the phone" I've just got to get a message to you, hold on, hold on One more hour and my life will be through, hold on, hold on I told him I'm in no hurry But if I broke her heart, won't you tell her I'm sorry And for once in my life I'm alone, And I've got to let her know just in time before I go I've just go to get a message to you, hold on, hold on One more hour and my life will be through, hold on, hold on Well I laughed but that didn't hurt And it's only her love that keeps me wearing this dirt Now I'm crying but deep down inside Well I did it to him, now it's my turn to die I've just got to get a message to you, hold on, hold on One more hour and my life will be through, hold on, hold on Hold on One more hour and my life will be through, hold on, hold on I've just got to get a message to her, hold on, hold on
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Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb
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12 facts about this song
Songwriting Details"I've Gotta Get a Message to You" was composed by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, who were the key members of the Bee Gees group.
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Release DateThe track was released as a single in September 1968, and featured on their sixth studio album, "Idea", shortly afterward.
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Chart RankingsIt was a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart for the band, and it also reached the top ten in the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Song ConceptThe song is unique as it is written from the perspective of a man on death row and final message he wants to send to his loved one.
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Recording LocationThe Bee Gees recorded "I've Gotta Get a Message to You" at the IBC Studios in London.
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Noteworthy PerformanceThe band performed the song on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1968, providing a boost to its popularity.
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Musical StructureThe main instruments used in the melody are guitar, piano, and drums, with the three Gibbs brothers providing a harmony of voices.
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Song DurationThe released single version of the song is around three minutes long.
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Critical AcclaimIt is considered as one of Bee Gees' earlier classics, reflecting their unique sound that eventually gained them international recognition.
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Song CoverArtiste such as Percy Sledge and Kevin Rowland have covered the song, evidencing its influence in the music industry.
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Re-Issued SongIn 1997, the song was re-issued as a CD single and included in the Bee Gees' compilation album "Bee Gees Gold: Volume One".
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Award RecognitionAlthough the song did not won any award, it contributed to Bee Gees' 1997 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a testament to their impressive career.
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