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"Charade" is a ballad written by Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb released in 1974 by the Bee Gees. It was the third and final single released from the Mr. Natural album. This track was edited to 3:14 for its single version. Like the parent album, the single was not a hit and only managed to climb to #31 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart in late 1974. It did reach the Top 10 in Chile, peaking at #7.


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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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Release Details
"Charade" is a song by the British-Australian music group, the Bee Gees. It was released in the year 1974.
Album Information
The song is included in the Bee Gees' twelfth album titled "Mr. Natural", which was the band's first foray into rock from the more folksy harmonies they had been producing.
Music Genre
"Charade" is typically categorized under the pop genre. Its composition reflects the Bee Gees' shift from soft pop to more rhythm-based music.
Song Writer
Like most Bee Gees songs, "Charade" was written by all three Gibb brothers, Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb.
Chart Performance
The song didn't really chart high in most countries. Its highest rank was 9th position in the Netherlands!
B-Side
It was released as a double A-side with "Mr. Natural" in the United Kingdom, but only as a B-side to "Jive Talking" in the USA.
Change in Musical Style
The album "Mr. Natural", which includes "Charade", marked a major change in sound for the Bee Gees. This was their first album to incorporate more soul and funk influences.
Movie Connection
Though it shares a naming with a 1963 classic movie titled "Charade", this song has no connection with it.
Duet Version
In 2005, lead vocalist Robin Gibb re-recorded "Charade" as a duet with British female singer Alistair Griffin for Griffin's album, "Bring It On".
Critical Reception
Despite the low chart performance, the song was well-received by the fans and is still remembered as a classic Bee Gees masterpiece.

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