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"Jumbo" is a song released by the Bee Gees, written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb. It was released as a double A side with "The Singer Sang His Song" but featured as the lead track in some territories.


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1990
2:08
291 
#3

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Bee Gees

The Bee Gees were a musical group founded in 1958. The group's line-up consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were successful for most of their decades of recording music, but they had two distinct periods of exceptional success: as a pop act in the late 1960s/early 1970s, and as prominent performers of the disco music era in the late 1970s. The group sang three-part tight harmonies that were instantly recognisable; Robin's clear vibrato lead was a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the late 1970s and 1980s. The brothers wrote all of their own hits, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists. more »

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Song Origins
"Jumbo" is a song by the British-Australian pop rock band the Bee Gees.
Release Date
This song was released as a single in March 1968.
Band Members
The Bee Gees comprise of brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb.
Album Inclusion
“Jumbo” was not initially included in any studio album of Bee Gees. It was later included in the compilation album, "Best of Bee Gees"
Song Inspiration
As with many of the Bee Gees' songs, the songwriting credits for "Jumbo" are attributed to all three Brothers Gibb, with the unique blend of their harmonies being a defining trait.
Other Side of Single
The flip side of the single "Jumbo" was "The Singer Sang His Song", but surprisingly, in some markets, the sides were flipped with "The Singer Sang His Song" being promoted as the A-side.
Chart Performance
"Jumbo" did not do as well as earlier Bee Gees singles in terms of chart performance. It reached number 25 in the UK and number 57 in the US.
Quirky Songwriting
The lyrics of "Jumbo" are rather nonsensical, with references to an elephant not being able to get out of a zoo, reflecting the Bee Gees' quirky sense of songwriting.
Song Style
The song displays the typically vibrant and melodious pop-rock style that the Bee Gees were known for, making innovative use of their three-part harmonies.
Controversial Release
The release of "Jumbo" caused some internal conflict within the band, particularly among the Gibb brothers, due to disagreements over its commercial viability.

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