Holiday
Bee Gees
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Oh you're a holiday, such a holiday Oh you're a holiday, such a holiday It's something I thinks worthwhile If the puppet makes you smile If not then you're throwing stones Throwing stones, throwing stones Ooh it's a funny game Don't believe that it's all the same Can't think what I've just said Put the soft pillow on my head Millions of eyes can see Yet why am I so blind When the someone else is me It's unkind, it's unkind Yet millions of eyes can see Yet why am I so blind When the someone else is me It's unkind, it's unkind Ooh you're a holiday, every day , such a holiday Now it's my turn to say, and I say you're a holiday It's something I thinks worthwhile If the puppet makes you smile If not then you're throwing stones Throwing stones, throwing stones
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Written by: BARRY GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Formation"Holiday" is a song written by Barry and Robin Gibb, two members of the British-Australian band, Bee Gees.
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Release DateThe song was released in September 1967 in the United States and January 1968 in the United Kingdom.
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Album Association"Holiday" is included in the band's third studio album "Bee Gees' 1st" released in July 1967.
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Chart PerformanceEven though it was not officially a charted hit, it did reach number 16 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States.
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Music Style"Holiday" showcases the Bee Gees' signature high-pitched harmonies with mellow orchestration which influenced the soft rock genre of the ‘70s.
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Song LengthThe song runs for a duration of approximately 2 minutes and 55 seconds.
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Production Team"Holiday" was produced by music industry patriarch Robert Stigwood and renowned Beatles producer, George Martin. It was recorded in London's IBC Studios.
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Inspiration and ThemeThe ballad-like song, with its melancholic tunes and lyrics, reflects a longing for escaping the routine life events, making it relatable to many listeners.
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Cover VersionThe song was covered by various artists including, Leslie West, Louise Tucker, and Manhattan Transfer, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Critical ReceptionThough it was not a massive chart success, "Holiday" has been appreciated by critics and fans alike for its poetic lyrics, vocal harmonies, and influence on the soft rock genre.
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