Introduction:
Morning Of My Life, a song by the beloved pop group the Bee Gees, isn’t necessarily their most well-known track. However, it holds a special place in the hearts of many fans and serves as an interesting piece within the band’s musical journey.
Released in 1971, “Morning Of My Life” falls under the genres of pop and rock. It showcases the signature elements that fans have come to expect from the Bee Gees: smooth vocals delivered in their signature close harmonies and a catchy melody that lingers long after listening.
The song itself has an interesting background. Credited to Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice Gibb, the three brothers who formed the core of the Bee Gees, “Morning Of My Life” was actually written by Barry Gibb much earlier in 1965 while the group was still in their native Australia, specifically in the town of Wagga Wagga. It went by a different title then, known as “In the Morning”.
The song eventually found its home on the Bee Gees’ ninth studio album, titled Horizontal. Released in 1971, Horizontal marked a bit of a shift in the band’s sound. While earlier albums leaned more heavily on the rock and R&B influences, Horizontal incorporated more ballads and softer instrumentation. “Morning Of My Life” fit perfectly into this evolving style.
Commercially, “Morning Of My Life” didn’t achieve the same level of chart-topping success as some of the Bee Gees’ other hits. Released between the massive success of their 1967 single “To Love Somebody” and their upcoming disco era that would take the world by storm in the late 1970s, “Morning Of My Life” found itself nestled between two distinct musical periods for the band.
Despite not being a commercial juggernaut, “Morning Of My Life” has become a fan favorite. It’s a song that many fans cherish for its beautiful melody and its sentimental message about embracing new beginnings and the potential that each day holds. The song continues to be a beloved part of the Bee Gees’ extensive discography, a testament to their enduring legacy and the vastness of their musical appeal. Although not their biggest hit, “Morning Of My Life” serves as a window into the Bee Gees’ ability to create both catchy pop tunes and heartfelt ballads that resonate with listeners.
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Lyrics:
In the morning when the moon is at it’s restyou will see me at the time I love the bestwatching rainbows play on sunlightpools of water iced from cold night, in the morning‘Tis the morning of my life
In the daytime I will meet you as beforeYou will find me waiting by the ocean floorbuilding castles in the shifting sandsin a world that no one understandsIn the morning‘Tis the morning of my life
In the morning of my life theminutes take so long to drift awayPlease be patient with your lifeIt’s only morning and you’re still to live your day
In the ev’ning I will fly you to the moonTo the top right hand corner ofthe ceiling in my roomWhere w’ll stay until the sun shinesAnother day to swing on clothe’s linesMay I be yawningIt is the morning of my lifeIt is the morning of my lifeIn the morningIn the morningIn the morning