Introduction:
“When He’s Gone” is a song by the Bee Gees, featured on their 1991 album High Civilization. Released in May 1991, it served as the album’s second single. The track is characterized by its pop-rock genre, blending the Bee Gees’ signature harmonies with a contemporary sound. Despite the group’s enduring popularity, “When He’s Gone” did not achieve significant commercial success, failing to chart in the United States and reaching only number 93 in Canada. In the UK, it peaked at number 82. The song was written and produced by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, and recorded at Middle Ear Studios in Miami Beach in 1990. The single’s B-side varied by region, featuring live performances of “Massachusetts” and “You Win Again” in the UK, and “True Confessions” in the US. To promote the single, the Bee Gees performed “When He’s Gone” on television shows such as Into the Night with Rick Dees and The Arsenio Hall Show in May 1991. The song’s lack of commercial impact has been attributed to insufficient promotion by Warner Bros. Records. “When He’s Gone” stands as a testament to the Bee Gees’ versatility and commitment to evolving their sound, even if it did not replicate the chart-topping success of their earlier hits.