I've Gotta Get a Message to You

Bee Gees

About I've Gotta Get a Message to You

"I've Gotta Get a Message to You" is a song by the Bee Gees. Released as a single on 7 September 1968, it was their second number-one single on the UK Singles Chart and their first US Top 10 hit.


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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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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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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.
Release Date
The track was released as a single in September 1968, and featured on their sixth studio album, "Idea", shortly afterward.
Chart Rankings
It 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.
Song Concept
The 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.
Recording Location
The Bee Gees recorded "I've Gotta Get a Message to You" at the IBC Studios in London.
Noteworthy Performance
The band performed the song on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1968, providing a boost to its popularity.
Musical Structure
The main instruments used in the melody are guitar, piano, and drums, with the three Gibbs brothers providing a harmony of voices.
Song Duration
The released single version of the song is around three minutes long.
Critical Acclaim
It is considered as one of Bee Gees' earlier classics, reflecting their unique sound that eventually gained them international recognition.
Song Cover
Artiste such as Percy Sledge and Kevin Rowland have covered the song, evidencing its influence in the music industry.
Re-Issued Song
In 1997, the song was re-issued as a CD single and included in the Bee Gees' compilation album "Bee Gees Gold: Volume One".
Award Recognition
Although 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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