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Spicks and Specks

by Bee Gees

Released: November 06, 1966

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Reissue.

The Album

"Spicks and Specks" is the second studio album by the Bee Gees, released in November 1966 on Spin Records. The album marked a shift for the band, featuring primarily original songs written by Barry Gibb, with contributions from Robin and Maurice Gibb as well. "Spicks and Specks" showcased the Bee Gees' evolving songwriting abilities and musical style, setting the stage for their future successes in the pop and disco genres later in the 1970s.

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The album includes notable tracks such as the…

The album includes notable tracks such as the first Robin Gibb composition "I Don't Know Why I Bother With Myself" and a Maurice Gibb composition "Where Are You".

Unlike their previous album, "The Bee Gees Sing…

Unlike their previous album, "The Bee Gees Sing and Play 14 Barry Gibb Songs", which consisted largely of songs already released on singles, "Spicks and Specks" was a collection of new material.

In 1968, the album was reissued by US…

In 1968, the album was reissued by US ATCO and UK Polydor under the title "Rare, Precious and Beautiful", with a re-sequenced track listing.

This reissue aimed to capitalize on the Bee…

This reissue aimed to capitalize on the Bee Gees' growing popularity and featured a different presentation of the original album's songs.

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Essential Tracks

I Don't Know Why I Bother with Myself

The album includes notable tracks such as the first Robin Gibb composition "I Don't Know Why I Bother With Myself" and a Maurice Gibb composition "Where Are You".

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The album includes notable tracks such as the first Robin Gibb composition "I Don't Know Why I Bother With Myself" and a Maurice Gibb composition "Where Are You". Unlike their previous album, "The Bee Gees Sing and Play 14 Barry Gibb Songs", which consisted largely of songs already released on singles, "Spicks and Specks" was a collection of new material.

In 1968, the album was reissued by US ATCO and UK Polydor under the title "Rare, Precious and Beautiful", with a re-sequenced track listing. This reissue aimed to capitalize on the Bee Gees' growing popularity and featured a different presentation of the original album's songs.

"Spicks and Specks" showcased the Bee Gees' evolving songwriting abilities and musical style, setting the stage for their future successes in the pop and disco genres later in the 1970s.