In September 1968, “Polydor” label released “Idea”, the fifth Bee Gees album. It was recorded December / January 1967 – July 1968, at “IBC Studios” in London, and was produced by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robert Stigwood.

Personnel:

• Barry Gibb– lead, harmony and backing vocals, guitar
• Robin Gibb– lead, harmony and backing vocals, organ
• Vince Melouney – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
• Maurice Gibb– bass guitar, piano, organ, mellotron, harmony and backing vocals
• Colin Petersen– drums
• Bill Shepherd – orchestral arrangement
• John Pantry, Damon Lyon Shaw – engineer
• Wolfgang Heilemann – cover art

Track listing:

All tracks by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, except where noted.

1. Let There Be Love
2. Kitty Can
3. In the Summer of His Years
4. Indian Gin and Whisky Dry
5. Down to Earth
6. Such a Shame – Vince Melouney
7. Idea
8. When the Swallows Fly
9. I Have Decided to Join the Airforce
10. I Started a Joke
11. Kilburn Towers
12. Swan Song