Today’s song is ‘You and I’. This song was a song written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb and was recorded and performed by Kenny Rogers from his 1983 album ‘Eyes that See in the Dark’. Despite not being released as a single, it’s constant radio play has witnessed it become one of Kenny Roger’s most popular songs. Barry Gibb sings background vocals on the intro, chorus, interlude (between the first chorus and second verse). The performer of the song sometimes credited to 'Kenny Rogers and the Bee Gees' because Barry used his falsetto.
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Released during my 40th year of life, I never heard this song until recently, when I accidentally came across it on YouTube. At that stage of my life, my first marriage was on the rocks and my mind must have been preoccupied elsewhere.
The title of the song, plus the three lines below says it all:
‘As long as I’ve got you,
As long as you’ve got me,
As long as we’ve got you and I.’
I jointly dedicate my song today to three special people; all of whom celebrate their birthday today. My first joint dedication today is to my Nephew, Lee Brown of Kirkheaton, Huddersfield. Secondly, I jointly dedicate this song to my dear friend, Lynne Green (previously Lynne Dransfield) of Mirfield. Thirdly, I jointly dedicate today’s song to Jackie Fitzsimmons of North Chill, New York, the U.S.A.
Have a super day, you three special people. May your special day be filled with lots of love and happiness…and…lots of cake and suitable refreshment. Love Bill xxx
Love and peace Bill xxx