I.O.I.O.
Bee Gees
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Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"I.O.I.O." is a song by the Bee Gees, released as a single in March 1970. It was not included in an album until their compilation album "Best of Bee Gees, Volume 2" in 1973.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the two Gibbs brothers, Barry and Maurice. The duo was known for their prolific songwriting skills and has penned numerous hits for the Bee Gees.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being included in a studio album upon its release, "I.O.I.O." reached no. 94 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and performed better in the United Kingdom, peaking at no. 11.
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Children’s Program InfluenceIt's widely believed the song's title and lyrics were inspired by a children's program on British television in which "I.O.I.O." is a play on A.E.I.O.U, the five English vowels.
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International SuccessThe song was particularly successful in Germany and Malaysia, where it topped the charts, and it also hit no. 2 in Switzerland.
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ControversyIn 2009, Barry Gibb claimed that the title "I.O.I.O." was actually code for the band's state of mind under the influence of drugs, but later retracted this comment and maintained the initial statement that it was a children's play.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a number of artists, including Tommy Roe in 1970 and the popular Latin American children's group Cepillin in 1972.
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ReissueIn 2008, the song was reissued as part of the album "Idea", which was released as part of remastered works of Bee Gees from 1966 to 1972.
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Music VideoThere's a music video for "I.O.I.O.", shot in black and white, showcasing the Bee Gees performing the song.
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Song LengthThe song's duration is two minutes and fifty-one seconds, making it one of the Bee Gees' shorter songs.
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