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.
Saved by the Bell
Robin Gibb Lyrics
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I cried for two, I lied for you
Saved by the bell on your own carousel
Now who can tell, if you'll love that man as well
Now I'll walk down our great lane
I died for you, I died for two
Saved by the bell on your own carousel
Now who can tell, if you'll love that man as well
Now I'll walk down our great lane
Now I'll walk down our great lane
Now I'll walk down our great lane
In Robin Gibb's "Saved by the Bell," the lyrics seem to be about a romantic relationship that has faced some obstacles. The singer of the song appears to be deeply committed to the person they are singing to, having cried and lied for them. The phrase "saved by the bell" suggests that something or someone intervened at a crucial moment to prevent a negative outcome. This can be interpreted as a saving grace of sorts, which enabled the relationship to continue despite the apparent difficulties.
The lyrics also include elements of sacrifice, with the singer stating that they "died for you" and will "live for you." This suggests that they are willing to put their own needs aside for the good of the relationship. The line "now who can tell, if you'll love that man as well" implies that the person they are singing to may be torn between two potential partners. In the end, the singer seems hopeful, stating that they will "walk down our great lane," perhaps indicating that they are willing to continue the relationship regardless of any challenges that may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
I cried for you, I cried for you
I shed tears for you, I wept for you.
I cried for two, I lied for you
I cried for both of us, I also told lies for your sake.
Saved by the bell on your own carousel
You were saved from a difficult situation just in time on your own merry-go-round of life.
Now who can tell, if you'll love that man as well
No one knows for certain if you will also love that man just as much.
Now I'll walk down our great lane
I will take a stroll down our wonderful lane.
I died for you, I died for two
I suffered greatly and even felt death-like emotions for you and for myself.
I'll live for you, I'll give to you
I will survive for you, I will give my all to you.
Now I'll walk down our great lane
Once again, I will take a walk down our lovely lane.
Now I'll walk down our great lane
For the third time, I will stroll down our amazing lane.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBIN HUGH GIBB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hennydonks1413
Anyone in .....2024
@sharontyler6248
Bee Gees forever.
@michaelmitas7440
Yes indeed, I am here. I am 75 and it was only last year that I was aware how absolutely stunning his songwriting and voice transcended all others.
@leeyaferguson9019
❤💗💓
@DanyLove48
Yes, will love Robin till the end of my own life. Extraordinary talent, beautiful voice, and a wonderful man.
@priscaflaviana4785
2024.. absolutely! ❤
@Valtinize
Ich war damals 18, ganz alleine, in einer schäbigen Wohnung. Und ein Nachbar hatte diesen Song auf Kassette. Was hab ich geheult ! Und wenn ich das Heute, als glücklich verheiratete Oma, höre, sind die Erinnerungen wieder da und ab und zu doch noch mal ein Tränchen. Danke für dieses Lied Robin...
@elviratiepner1769
mir kommen die Tränen , dass ist der Wahrsin
@beatrizterezinhamarcondes2823
Parece com a minha história eu tinha 16 anos 😢
@dianetaylor4363
ROBIN is very much missed, it makes me cry to listen to the bee gees, but I keep listening and play it loud in my car whem am alone