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• ' Released: June 1976 (UK), July 1976 (US) • ' Released: September 1976 • ' Released: January 1977 • 'Children of the World' Released: February 1977 Children of the World is a 1976 album by the. The first single, ', went to No. 1 in the US and Canada, and was a top ten hit in numerous other territories. The album has sold over 2.5 million copies. It was the group's fourteenth album (twelfth internationally). The album was re-issued. This was the first record featuring the production team which would have many successful collaborations in the following years.

Contents • • • • • • • • • • • Background [ ] Because their manager had ended his US distribution arrangement with, Atlantic producer, who had produced the Bee Gees' prior two albums, was no longer permitted to work with the group. In an effort to retain the same sound, the group recorded at the same studios ( in Miami). At first, they recruited producer, but they parted company after only a couple of weeks over the musical direction the group should take. At this point the Bee Gees decided to produce the album themselves, with taking the lead role, along with engineer Karl Richardson. They added young musician and arranger to the control room as musical adviser. The new team saw the group through a series of top selling recordings over the next four years. Recording [ ] The album was recorded from 19 January to 30 March, when they recorded 'You Should Be Dancing', ', 'Subway', ', 'You Stepped Into My Life', 'The Way It Was', 'Walk Before You Run' (unreleased), 'The Feel' (unreleased) and 'Lovers' which had Robin singing lead in falsetto.

All the songs were finished in, except the two unreleased songs and 'Walk Before You Run' which was written by Barry Gibb with. During a break recording Children of the World, and returned in England to spend time with their families, while Barry stayed in Miami to mix the new single and to record 'The Way It Was'. From 2 April to 26 May, the group recorded songs in, Quebec. ' (recorded 2 May) was not included on the album but it was used as the B-side of ' in 1978.

Release [ ] The album was released in September 1976. Four singles were released. ' in June 1976 (UK) / July 1976 (US); ' in September 1976; ' in January 1977; and 'Children of the World' in February 1977. 'You Should Be Dancing' went to No. 'Love So Right' and 'Boogie Child' reached No. 12 respectively in the US.

'Love Me' was a hit for and 'You Stepped into My Life' was recorded by Wayne Newton in 1979. Barry Gibb felt that other tracks could also be hits. Critical reception [ ] Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating B Bruce Eder in a retrospective review for describes this album as the group's second R&B album and described 'Love So Right' as a 'beautiful soul ballad'. Track listing [ ] All tracks written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, except where noted. Title Lead vocal(s) Length 1. ' Barry 4:16 2. ' Barry 3:25 3.

' Barry 3:34 4. 'Lovers' Barry and Robin 3:36 5.

'Can't Keep a Good Man Down' Barry and Robin 4:43 Side two No. Title Writer(s) Lead vocal(s) Length 1. ' Barry 4:12 2. ' Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb Robin and Barry 4:01 3.

'Subway' Barry 4:24 4. 'The Way It Was' Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Barry 3:19 5.

'Children of the World' Barry 3:07 Personnel [ ].