About the Song
Bee Gees – “Search, Find”: A Silky, Underrated Gem from Spirits Having Flown
Album: Spirits Having Flown (1979)
Tucked away in the second half of the Bee Gees’ 1979 album Spirits Having Flown, “Search, Find” is a smooth, seductive track that often flies under the radar — but for those who dig deep into the Gibb brothers’ catalog, it’s a refined slice of late-’70s R&B-infused pop that showcases their versatility and vocal prowess.
Coming off the unprecedented success of Saturday Night Fever (1977), the Bee Gees could have played it safe. Instead, Spirits Having Flown saw them expanding their sonic palette, moving beyond disco into more soulful and introspective territory. “Search, Find” is a perfect example of that shift — a track that blends silky falsetto vocals, a gently pulsing groove, and understated instrumentation into something that feels effortlessly cool.
Barry Gibb takes the lead with his signature falsetto, floating above a lush bed of strings, soft keyboards, and funky bass lines. His delivery is intimate and fluid, giving the song an air of romantic mystery and emotional longing. As the title suggests, the lyrics revolve around the idea of seeking — for love, for truth, for something more — but they’re delivered with a relaxed confidence that makes the search feel sensual rather than desperate.
Musically, “Search, Find” leans heavily into sophisticated soul-pop, with clear influences from the smooth R&B of the era. It’s far more subdued than their dance-floor anthems, but no less rich in texture. The Bee Gees’ harmonies are as tight and elegant as ever, weaving in and out of the melody like a whispered conversation.
Though it was never released as a single, “Search, Find” contributes to the mature, polished feel of Spirits Having Flown as a whole — an album that proved the Bee Gees were more than disco kings. They were masters of mood, style, and emotional resonance, able to craft songs that could sway a dancefloor or stir the soul.
For fans who want to experience the Bee Gees at their most refined and romantic, “Search, Find” is a hidden gem worth discovering — a song that doesn’t shout for attention, but leaves a lasting impression with its smooth charm and effortless groove.