I.O.I.O.

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About I.O.I.O.

"I. O. I. O." is a song by the Bee Gees, released on the album Cucumber Castle. It was written by Barry and Maurice Gibb. The song was released as a single in March 1970, and was also one of the highlights of the album. The single was a relative success mainly on European charts. Its music video is taken from the film Cucumber Castle. It was a cult favourite of fans, however, and made it onto the compilation Best of Bee Gees, Volume 2.


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You know I love getting up in the morning
When the sun first strikes the trees
All the morning birds that sing above
Still bring back memories
Of a girl who stood beside me
When the rights I did were wrong
But she went back down the river
Just when I thought I could be strong
When I thought I could be strong
So I sing

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She never told me why she left me
But the letter said goodbye
Now my mornings are for wondering
And my nights to reason why 
Why the stranger comes to steal the love
Of a girl I had to hold
But she went back down the river
Just when I thought I could be strong
When I thought I could be strong 
So I sing

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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

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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.
Songwriters
The 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.
Chart Performance
Despite 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.
Children’s Program Influence
It'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.
International Success
The song was particularly successful in Germany and Malaysia, where it topped the charts, and it also hit no. 2 in Switzerland.
Controversy
In 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.
Cover Versions
The 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.
Reissue
In 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.
Music Video
There's a music video for "I.O.I.O.", shot in black and white, showcasing the Bee Gees performing the song.
Song Length
The song's duration is two minutes and fifty-one seconds, making it one of the Bee Gees' shorter songs.

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