To Whom It May Concern

Bee Gees | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 5, 1992)
• Original Release Date: 1972
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polydor / Umgd
• ASIN: B000001FNI
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #204,102 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars surprisingly brilliant!!, January 5, 2003

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Caitlin (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: To Whom It May Concern (Audio CD)

Honestly, I was not expecting "To Whom It May Concern" to be a decent album, but I was pleasantly surprised.

Run To Me: This song needs no explanation, it's a classic!

We Lost the Road: Nice song with a catchy chorus

Never Been Alone: My new favorite Robin song. One of the only songs where Robin sings without overusing the gargling vibrato he's notorious for

Paper Mache, Cabbages and Kings: Different. Not the best Bee Gees song, but it has a nice chorus

I Can Bring Love: A Barry song that actually began as a poem. One of the finest songs on the album and an instant Barry classic; the man can write!

I Held A Party: Something about a man named Bertward? Definately different, but not up to par with the rest of the material

Don't Turn Out the Lights: I love this song! Catchy verses with alternating Barry and Robin leads, and truly brilliant Bee Gees' harmonies in the chorus. How can you go wrong with that?

Sea of Smiling Faces: Listening to this brings visions of hippies and the flower power era...enough said

Bad, Bad Dreams: A Bee Gees attempt at rock and roll and surprisingly, it's not that bad. Any fan can appreciate this tune

You Know It's For You: What would a Bee Gees album be without a Maurice song? Mo can definately stand with his brothers in terms of his songwriting and vocal ability. This is one of my favorites

Alive: Another Bee Gees classic...

Road to Alaska: Begins with an infectious drum beat, followed by a great Robin lead. This is a real rocker!

Sweet Song of Summer: Definately the most eccentric track on the album. The use of a moog synthesizer combined with Barry's guitar playing can only be described as "different."

Overall, this was no disappointment from the Brothers Gibb. "To Whom it May Concern" is one of the rare gems that came out of the Bee Gees in the early 70s...Every fan should own a copy!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Smattering Of Gems and Snorers, June 5, 2001

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Martin A Hogan "Marty From SF" (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To Whom It May Concern (Audio CD)

Released in one of the Gibb's slow periods (1972), this CD contains mostly a collection of individual works, most of it hodgepodge and forgettable. However, for the real Bee Gees fan, it is a must have. Other than the big hit, "Run To Me", other standout cuts are, "Road To Alaska", a unique toe-tapping rocker frequently used in concerts, "Paper Mache, Cabbages & Kings", a fun novelty song that bounces around with oddball lyrics, "You Know It's For You", A Maurice Gibb song that is one of his best lively mood songs and "Alive", a poorly received single that is one of the best written ballads the Bee Gees have done. It is worth a listen if not a purchase.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Smattering Of Gems And Snorers, August 21, 2006

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Martin A Hogan "Marty From SF" (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To Whom It May Concern (Audio CD)

Note: This is a re-issue until Rhino Records releases the Remastered Expanded version.

Released in one of the Gibb's slow periods (1972), this CD contains mostly a collection of individual works, most of it hodgepodge and forgettable. However, for the real Bee Gees fan, it is a must have. Other than the big hit, "Run To Me", other standout cuts are, "Road To Alaska", a unique toe-tapping rocker frequently used in concerts, "Paper Mache, Cabbages & Kings", a fun novelty song that bounces around with oddball lyrics, "You Know It's For You", A Maurice Gibb song that is one of his best lively mood songs and "Alive", a poorly received single that is one of the best written ballads the Bee Gees have done. It is worth a listen if not a purchase.