I Was a Lover, a Leader of Men

"I Was a Lover, a Leader of Men" is a single released in November 1965, recorded by the Bee Gees, written by Barry Gibb.[1] The song was backed with "And the Children Laughing". However, it was released in the Philippines in January 1966. It is also the first track of the Bee Gees' first album, The Bee Gees Sing and Play 14 Barry Gibb Songs. This song won Barry a song-writing award.[2]

"I Was a Lover, a Leader of Men"
Single by Barry Gibb and the Bee Gees
from the album The Bee Gees Sing and Play 14 Barry Gibb Songs
B-side
  • "And the Children Laughing"(Australia)
  • "How Love Was True"(Philippines)
ReleasedNovember 1965 (Australia)
January 1966 (Philippines)
RecordedOctober 1965
Festival Studio, Sydney
GenreFolk rock
Length3:35
LabelLeedon (Australia)
Festival (Philippines)
Songwriter(s)Barry Gibb
Producer(s)Bill Shepherd
The Bee Gees singles chronology
"Wine and Women"
(1965)		 "I Was a Lover, a Leader of Men"
(1965)		 "I Want Home"
(1966)

Chart performance

The song reached number 85 in Australia.

Personnel
  • Barry Gibb – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Robin Gibb – harmony and backing vocals
  • Maurice Gibb – harmony and backing vocals, 12-string lead guitar
  • Uncredited musicians – drums, piano

References
  1. "I Was a Lover, a Leader of Men - Bee Gees | Song Info | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  2. Meyer, David N. (2013). The Bee Gees: The Biography. Da Capo Press. p. 23. ISBN 9780306820250.
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