Introduction:
The year is 1979. Disco fever has gripped the world, and the Bee Gees, the brothers Gibb – Barry, Maurice, and Robin – are at the forefront of the movement. Having dominated the charts with their infectious disco anthems like “Stayin’ Alive” and “Night Fever” just a year prior, the soundtrack to the blockbuster film “Saturday Night Fever,” the brothers were ready to explore new sonic territories.
“Search, Find”, released on their album “Spirits Having Flown”, marked a distinct shift from the pulsating rhythms of disco. This heartfelt ballad showcased the Bee Gees’ versatility and their enduring strength in crafting emotionally resonant songs.
The song’s melancholic melody, driven by a gentle piano and warm strings, serves as a canvas for the brothers’ signature falsettos. Their voices intertwine in perfect harmony, conveying a sense of longing and vulnerability. The lyrics, though not explicitly stated here, paint a picture of a yearning for connection, a search for something lost or a love unfulfilled.
While “Search, Find” wasn’t a chart-topping juggernaut like some of the Bee Gees’ previous disco hits, it resonated deeply with fans. It became a staple on their live setlists, a moment of tender respite amidst the disco frenzy. The song’s enduring appeal lies in its raw emotional honesty. It stripped away the glitz and glamor of disco, revealing the vulnerability and yearning that often lies beneath the surface of dance music.
“Search, Find” was not credited with a single producer. However, the Bee Gees themselves often collaborated with producers Karl Richardson and Albhy Galuten during this period. It’s likely that these two music industry veterans played a role in shaping the song’s final form.
Despite not reaching the dizzying heights of the “Saturday Night Fever” era, “Search, Find” remains a testament to the Bee Gees’ enduring talent. It showcased their ability to transcend genre boundaries and create music that resonated with listeners on a deeper emotional level.
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Lyrics:
Don’t let the day keep movin’ on with tears and prideThey hide the sunLook to the road that lies aheadI’m turnin’ to the dream we left to die
Dyin’ alone, cry for the moment you passed me byBaby I don’t now how , I’m only cryin’ now
Search, findNo stone unturned, no hell, no fury gonna stop my love and all it’s glorySearch, findNo man, no God, no pain can sever my love for youGod, we’re forever
Don’t lose the will to make it rightA day is just a brighter nightAnd from the flames, a dyin’ love can learn to flyAnd rise above in me
All that we are, you are the heart of my everythingMaybe I lose my mind, I’m not the losin’ kind
Search, findNo stone unturned, no hell, no fury gonna stop my love and all it’s glorySearch, findNo man, no God, no pain can sever my love for youGod, we’re forever
Search, findNo stone unturned, no hell, no fury gonna stop my love and all it’s glorySearch, findNo man, no God, no pain can sever my love for youGod, we’re forever
Search, findNo stone unturned, no hell, no fury gonna stop my love and all it’s glorySearch, findNo man, no God, no pain can sever my love for youGod, we’re forever
Search, findNo stone unturned, no hell, no fury gonna stop my love and all it’s glorySearch, findNo man, no God, no pain can sever my love for youGod, we’re forever
Search, findNo stone unturned, no hell, no fury gonna stop my love and all it’s glorySearch, findNo man, no God, no pain can sever my love for youGod, we’re forever
Search, findNo stone unturned, no hell, no fury gonna stop my love and all it’s glorySearch, find