Born in the Isle of Man to English parents, the family later moved to Manchester before settling in Brisbane, Australia. Gibb began his career as part of the family trio and when the group found their first success they returned to the United Kingdom where they achieved worldwide fame. In 2004, the Bee Gees received their CBEs from the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace for their "contribution to music". With record sales estimated in excess of 200 million units, the Bee Gees became one of the most successful pop groups of all time.
After a career spanning six decades, Gibb last performed on stage in February 2012 supporting injured British servicemen and women at a charity concert at the London Palladium. On 20 May 2012, Gibb died after a lengthy battle with colorectal cancer.
Solo career
Traditionally, Robin's role in the group has been one of singer, for which he vied constantly with his elder brother Barry Gibb during the group's first period of British success in the late 1960s. This eventually resulted in Robin leaving the group to begin a solo career. Meanwhile, there were rumours of drug problems, and his parents threatened to have him made a ward of court (the UK age of consent at that time being 21, and Robin only 19).
Although initially successful, with a number 2 hit, Saved by the Bell, his album, "Robin's Reign", was less successful and he found that being a solo artist was less than satisfying. He returned to the group and mended the breach with his family. During the 1980s, he released three further solo albums ("How Old Are You", "Secret Agent", and "Walls Have Eyes") which were more successful in Continental Europe than in the UK or USA. However, his 1984 single "Boys Do Fall in Love" did reach the Billboard top 40
Robin's next solo album, Magnet, was released in Germany on January 27, 2003 (Label: SPV), and worldwide shortly afterwards. It features the old Bee Gees classic Wish You Were Here in a new acoustic version.
In August 2003, Robin announced that he would be releasing a new single of My Lover's Prayer, a song first recorded by the Bee Gees in 1997, with vocals by Robin, Wanya Morris, and Lance Bass. This was played on radio, but was never actually released. In October 2003 another version was recorded as a duet with Alistair Griffin, runner-up in the UK television program Fame Academy, on which Robin had appeared as a judge.
My Lover's Prayer, credited as "Alistair Griffin feat. Robin Gibb", was eventually released in the UK in January 2004 as a double A side single, together with Griffin's solo recording of Bring It On. It reached number 5 in the UK charts. The duet was also on Griffin's debut album Bring It On which charted at number 12.
In late 2004, Robin embarked on a solo tour of Germany, Russia and Asia, with Alistair Griffin as the opening act. On his return he released a CD and DVD of live recordings from the German leg of the tour, backed by the Frankfurt Neue Philharmonic Orchestra. A further solo tour of Latin America followed in 2005.
In June 2005 he joined X Factor runners up G4 at a sell-out concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London, singing the Bee Gees song First of May . A recording of this performance was released in December 2005 as part of a double A side single, credited as "G4 feat. Robin Gibb" together with G4's own cover of Johnny Mathis' When a Child is Born. This track was also included on the platinum selling album G4 & Friends which reached number 6 in the UK album charts.
In March 2006 he announced plans for more solo concerts in Shanghai and Portugal. On May 20th. 2006, Robin took part in the Prince's Trust 30th Birthday Concert at the Tower of London along with his brother Barry. They sang 3 songs; Jive Talkin', To Love Somebody and You Should be Dancing.
In and Out of Love
Robin Gibb Lyrics
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Broken inside, the dream's out of sight.
Running in circles, hot city streets.
Young girl, you came and you make me believe it.
I'm just a victim of emotion.
A storm within an ocean of heartache and wonderland.
Yesterday's gone and whatever happens now
In a world of strangers.
In and out of love.
Make it feel like the first time.
I been searching forever.
I been crazy falling in and out of love so long.
Innocent hearts, beating alone.
You opened my eyes, the hurting is gone.
I'm lying next to you, I'm holding on to you.
I'm born again girl and I can't let go of you.
I'm just a victim of emotion.
A storm within an ocean of heartache and wonderland.
Yesterday's gone and whatever happens now.
I found you, answer to a dream in a world of strangers.
In and out of love.
Make it feel like the first time.
I been searching forever.
I been crazy falling in and out of love so long.
I been searching for the real thing (oh I've been searching).
I been waiting forever.
I've seen the light.
Whatever happens now, I found you, answer to a dream.
In a world of strangers
Hold me love...
The song In and Out of Love by Robin Gibb speaks about the never-ending cycle of love and the hope of finding the right person. It talks about the struggles of being lost in the world, feeling broken inside, and running in circles while searching for love. The song starts with an image of the singer feeling lost, but the entrance of the young girl in his life sparks hope and the feeling of believing in love again. He describes his emotions as a storm within an ocean of heartache and wonderland, portraying the confusion and uncertainty he feels.
The chorus talks about the singer falling in and out of love for so long, making it feel like he's always searching for something that he cannot find. Despite the continuous cycle, he's still looking for the real thing and has been waiting forever for it. Through the girl's influence, he begins to see the light, and he holds on to her, hoping that she is the answer to his dream.
The song expresses the struggles of finding the right person, and how the hope for love never fades despite the continuous heartaches one goes through. It's an emotional journey of the singer that resonates with many who have gone through similar experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Out in the world, lost in the night.
Feeling disconnected and alone, wandering through darkness.
Broken inside, the dream's out of sight.
Feeling hopeless and shattered, unable to see a future.
Running in circles, hot city streets.
Feeling trapped and aimless, going nowhere quickly.
Young girl, you came and you make me believe it.
A new relationship has brought hope and optimism.
I'm just a victim of emotion.
Feeling overwhelmed and powerless by intense feelings.
A storm within an ocean of heartache and wonderland.
Emotions are turbulent and overwhelming, like being lost in a strange dream world.
Yesterday's gone and whatever happens now
The past is over and the future is uncertain.
I found you, answer to a dream.
The new relationship is fulfilling a long-held desire.
In a world of strangers.
Feeling surrounded by unfamiliar people and situations.
In and out of love.
Experiencing the highs and lows of romantic relationships.
Make it feel like the first time.
Trying to recapture the initial excitement and passion of falling in love.
I been searching forever.
Looking for true love for a long time.
I been crazy falling in and out of love so long.
Experiencing the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with love and heartbreak.
Innocent hearts, beating alone.
Feeling vulnerable and alone in matters of the heart.
You opened my eyes, the hurting is gone.
The new relationship has brought healing and happiness.
I'm lying next to you, I'm holding on to you.
Being close to the person provides comfort and security.
I'm born again girl and I can't let go of you.
The new relationship has brought renewal and rejuvenation.
I been searching for the real thing (oh I've been searching).
Looking for genuine and lasting love.
I been waiting forever.
Having waited a long time for true love.
I've seen the light.
Having a newfound understanding and clarity about what true love is.
Whatever happens now, I found you, answer to a dream.
Regardless of what the future holds, the current relationship is fulfilling and meaningful.
Hold me love...
Seeking physical and emotional intimacy and closeness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
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