About The Song
Ah, the Bee Gees. Those three brothers Gibb – Barry, Robin, and Maurice – with their impossibly high harmonies and smooth falsettos, were a soundtrack to a generation. They rose to fame in the late 1960s with catchy pop tunes, only to reinvent themselves a decade later with a more soulful, disco-influenced sound. It’s this period that birthed the song we’re here to explore today: “All This Making Love”.
Released in 1975 on the Main Course album, “All This Making Love” marked a turning point for the Bee Gees. Gone were the lighthearted pop melodies of their earlier years. In their place came a richer, more sophisticated sound, laced with funky basslines and pulsating rhythms. The brothers’ trademark harmonies remained, but they were now layered and nuanced, reflecting a newfound maturity in their songwriting.
“All This Making Love” isn’t your typical love song. The lyrics, penned by Barry and Robin Gibb, paint a picture of a passionate but complex relationship. The opening line, sung by Robin, sets the tone: “I’m almost there. Isn’t it fair. To wake up to all this making love.” There’s a sense of longing and frustration here, a yearning for connection that’s tinged with a hint of bittersweetness.
The song continues with a call-and-response between Barry and Robin, their voices intertwining to create a tapestry of emotions. The music itself reflects this complexity. There’s a driving disco beat that pulsates with energy, but it’s balanced by melancholic piano chords and soaring strings. It’s a perfect sonic representation of the push-and-pull of the relationship described in the lyrics.
“All This Making Love” wasn’t the Bee Gees’ biggest hit, but it’s a song that has resonated with fans for decades. It’s a testament to the band’s ability to evolve and experiment, while still retaining their signature sound. It’s a song about love, but it’s not a sugar-coated fairy tale. It’s a song about the messy, complicated reality of human connection. And that’s why, even all these years later, “All This Making Love” continues to be a captivating listen.