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.
Kathy's Gone
Robin Gibb Lyrics
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Kathy said she needed life instead of a suburban town
And she didn't care when things were wrong or right
Headin' out towards the city lights
Tellin' me that at last , she's alive , alive
Kathy's gone and I can't go on
I been cryin' lonely nights
Oh, oh , oh , Kathy she shot down my world ,that's no surpise
Oh, Kathy's dream to be a movie queen was her obsession
Sweet reviews inside the morning news was her reflection
And she ran away to find a fantasy
With the lovers and the limosines
Could it be that at last , she's alive , alive
Kathy's gone and I can't go on
I've been cryin' lonely nights
No one knows where the true love goes in the end
Oh, oh , oh , Kathy she shot down my world
in a love affair no one can mend
Kathy's gone and I can't go on
I've been cryin' lonely nights
No one knows where the true love goes in the end
Oh, Kathy she shot down my world
in a love affair no one can mend
No one knows where the true love goes in the end (fade out)
The lyrics to Robin Gibb's song "Kathy's Gone" tell the story of a young woman named Kathy who is unhappy with her suburban life and decides to leave it all behind to chase her dreams in the big city. She is described as someone who constantly plays around and doesn't care if things are right or wrong as she pursues her desires of being a movie queen. The singer of the song, who appears to be Kathy's lover, is left heartbroken when she leaves, crying lonely nights and wondering where true love ends up in the end.
The use of Kathy's eyes being full of alibis and her obsession with being in the morning news reflect her lack of authenticity as she attempts to find herself in a new life. The mention of her leaving to find her fantasy with the lovers and limousines highlights her longing for a luxurious life, but it is clear that her desires are not fully realized as she eventually becomes "Kathy gone" and shoots down the singer's world in a love affair that no one can mend. The song's fading repetition of "no one knows where the true love goes in the end" leaves a bittersweet ending to the story of Kathy and the singer's lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Kathy's eyes were full of alibies, she always played around
Kathy was deceitful and unfaithful, and she frequently lied.
Kathy said she needed life instead of a suburban town
Kathy desired a more exciting life away from the mundane suburbs.
And she didn't care when things were wrong or right
Kathy lacked any moral compass and had no concern for ethical correctness.
Headin' out towards the city lights
Kathy left the safety of the suburbs and moved towards the buzz of city life.
Tellin' me that at last, she's alive, alive
Kathy finally felt alive when she left her old life behind.
Kathy's gone and I can't go on
The singer is devastated by the loss of Kathy and struggles to cope.
I been cryin' lonely nights
The singer spends many nights alone in tears, grieving over Kathy's absence.
No one knows where the true love goes in the end
The artist is left questioning what happened to their relationship and where love goes when it ends.
Oh, oh, oh, Kathy she shot down my world, that's no surprise
Kathy's departure shattered the artist's world, but it wasn't unexpected given her unfaithful nature.
Oh, Kathy's dream to be a movie queen was her obsession
Kathy's obsession with becoming a movie star consumed her thoughts and dreams.
Sweet reviews inside the morning news was her reflection
Kathy saw positive reviews about movie stars in the newspaper and saw herself in them.
And she ran away to find a fantasy
Kathy left her life behind to search for a fantasy of fame and fortune in the movie industry.
With the lovers and the limosines
Kathy hoped to surround herself with lovers and luxury by becoming a movie star.
Could it be that at last, she's alive, alive
Kathy believed that this move to become a movie star would finally make her truly alive.
in a love affair no one can mend
Kathy and the singer's love affair is beyond repair and cannot be fixed.
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@louiserawle8999
A giant hole was left in the music universe when the angels took you home Robin..so dearly loved,so sorrowfully missed..RIP
@mariaisabela4557
😅 muito gato 😊
@sandorneschoblocher4302
❤😢
@sandorneschoblocher4302
❤😢
@carolkrimm9656
Totally TRUE!!! I'm so happy I got to see the Bee Gees in concert, in their younger days! Love, love, love them, and their Awesome music!!!! ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘🙏🙏🙏
@rainbowruby8394
Robin's gone, and i can't go on
I've been crying lonely nights
No one knows where the true love goes in the end
@patriciabarkley735
I love this man so much! He was gorgeous and talented. When he went solo, he made some great music on his own. Actually the best. Rest In Peace! Love you and will never forget you. ❤️🌹❤️
@mercedesramosborrego5115
PATRICIA , CREO QUE ESTÁ FLIPADA CON EL ROBIN. ALGO PARECIDO, ESTAMOS ALGUNAS MÁS.
@patriciabarkley735
I love Robin's solo songs. He was so handsome and sexy. Beautiful voice. Rest In Peace. You will be in my heart forever. ❤️🌹❤️
@ramalleteleonidasdmiguelan2420
En mi opinión personal y respetando a sus grandes hermanos, la voz de Robin Gibb es para mí la más bonita, fina y elegante, descanse en paz Robin Gibb siempre en nuestros corazones.