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Idea

by Bee Gees

Released: August 31, 1968

Psychedelic rock, psychedelic pop, art rock, soft rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

Interestingly, the North American ATCO LP and the South African Polydor LP had different track listings, with "Such a Shame" replaced by "I've Gotta Get a Message to You". This album marked the Bee Gees' third international release, following two albums initially available only in Australia. The album's artwork varied between regions: the Polydor release in the UK featured a design by Wolfgang Heilemann with a "beehive" neon lightbulb and a group photo in its base, while the North American ATCO release, designed by Klaus Voormann, showcased a composite head made from each band member.

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Interesting Facts

"I've Gotta Get a Message to You" and…

"I've Gotta Get a Message to You" and "I Started a Joke" were standout tracks from "Idea".

The album included "Let There Be Love", which…

The album included "Let There Be Love", which saw a limited release as a single in early 1970 and reached the Top 20 in the Netherlands.

In North America, both songs were released as…

In North America, both songs were released as singles, while in the UK, "Message" was the single and "I Started a Joke" remained an album track.

Additionally, "Kitty Can" was featured as the B-side…

Additionally, "Kitty Can" was featured as the B-side of "I've Gotta Get a Message to You".

However, both songs were included when the album…

However, both songs were included when the album was later released on CD in 1989, preserving the complete "Idea" experience for listeners worldwide.

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Essential Tracks

Let There Be Love

The album included "Let There Be Love", which saw a limited release as a single in early 1970 and reached the Top 20 in the Netherlands.

Kitty Can

Additionally, "Kitty Can" was featured as the B-side of "I've Gotta Get a Message to You".

Such A Shame

Interestingly, the North American ATCO LP and the South African Polydor LP had different track listings, with "Such a Shame" replaced by "I've Gotta Get a Message to You".

I've Gotta Get A Message To You

Interestingly, the North American ATCO LP and the South African Polydor LP had different track listings, with "Such a Shame" replaced by "I've Gotta Get a Message to You".

Idea

"Idea" is the fifth album by the Bee Gees, released in September 1968, and it achieved global sales of over a million copies.

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"Idea" is the fifth album by the Bee Gees, released in September 1968, and it achieved global sales of over a million copies.

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The Complete Album Story

"Idea" is the fifth album by the Bee Gees, released in September 1968, and it achieved global sales of over a million copies. This album marked the Bee Gees' third international release, following two albums initially available only in Australia.

The album's artwork varied between regions: the Polydor release in the UK featured a design by Wolfgang Heilemann with a "beehive" neon lightbulb and a group photo in its base, while the North American ATCO release, designed by Klaus Voormann, showcased a composite head made from each band member.

"I've Gotta Get a Message to You" and "I Started a Joke" were standout tracks from "Idea". In North America, both songs were released as singles, while in the UK, "Message" was the single and "I Started a Joke" remained an album track. Additionally, "Kitty Can" was featured as the B-side of "I've Gotta Get a Message to You".

The album included "Let There Be Love", which saw a limited release as a single in early 1970 and reached the Top 20 in the Netherlands.

Interestingly, the North American ATCO LP and the South African Polydor LP had different track listings, with "Such a Shame" replaced by "I've Gotta Get a Message to You". However, both songs were included when the album was later released on CD in 1989, preserving the complete "Idea" experience for listeners worldwide.