Why did the Bee Gees song about Massachusetts?

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Why did the Bee Gees song about Massachusetts?

Why did the Bee Gees song about Massachusetts?

During a chance meeting in London between the Seekers' lead singer Judith Durham and Maurice Gibb, Durham learned that "Massachusetts" was originally intended for her group and in 2003 the Seekers recorded the song as a tribute to Maurice following his death earlier that year.

Who sang the song Massachusetts?

Bee Gees Massachusetts/Artistes

What year Bee Gees Massachusetts?

1968 Massachusetts/Date de sortie

Who wrote Bee Gees words?

Barry Gibb Maurice GibbRobin Gibb Words/Compositeurs

What is the nickname of Massachusetts?

The Bay State The Codfish StateThe Old Colony State Massachusetts/Surnoms

What is Massachusetts state song?

"All Hail to Massachusetts", with words and music by Arthur James Marsh, was made the official state song of Massachusetts on Septem, and codified by an act of the General Court in 1966.

Did Elvis sing a Bee Gees song?

"Words" - Elvis Presley rehearsal 1970 Bee Gees cover of the song written for him to perform until his death in 1977. From the outstanding CD "Elvis In Person At The International Hotel" which was recorded during August of 1969, during his famous return to live audiences.

How much was Robin Gibb worth when he died?

Robin Gibb Net Worth: Robin Gibb was a pop singer, most famous for his involvement in The Bee Gees, who had a net worth of $80 million at the time of his death in 2012....Robin Gibb Net Worth.
Net Worth:$80 Million
Profession:Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Actor, Musician, Record producer, Film Score Composer
Nationality:United Kingdom
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Why did the Beatles write the song Massachusetts?

  • The group wrote the song while on a boat in New York harbor as a challenge to themselves. According to an interview with Robin Gibb, it was a good exercise for the brothers. They had never been to Massachusetts before and the state’s name contained a lot of S’s, making it an unusual title.

What are some Bee Gees songs about Massachusetts?

  • Bee Gees Lyrics. "Massachusetts". Feel I'm goin' back to Massachusetts. Something's telling me I must go home. And the lights all went out in Massachusetts. The day I left her standing on her own. Tried to hitch a ride to San Francisco. Gotta do the things I wanna do. And the lights all went out in Massachusetts.

What is the first line of feel I'm going back to Massachusetts?

  • [Verse 1] Feel I'm going back to Massachusetts. Something's telling me I must go home. [Chorus] And the lights all went out down in Massachusetts. The day I left her standing on her own.

Why do they say the lights all went out in Massachusetts?

  • The " lights all went out in Massachusetts" reference is a metaphor for the rush, or huge movement to the west coast at this time generated by the Flowers in your hair song. Kind of like saying the lights went out on the east coast went gold was discovered in the California Gold Rush (1848–1855).

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