"Spirits (Having Flown)" is a song by the Bee Gees which was originally released on the 1979 album Spirits Having Flown. Though not issued as a single in conjunction with the parent album, it was released in the UK to promote the compilation Bee Gees Greatest, which was released in December 1979. Its B-side was a 1975 song "Wind of Change" from the group's Main Course. The song itself is a Caribbean flavored R&B track sung by Barry in natural voice during the verses and joined by Robin and Maurice on the chorus which is sung in falsetto. The count-in (1, 2, 3, 4) heard on the album version was omitted from the single version and on the album Bee Gees Greatest. Flute work for the track was provided by Herbie Mann. A promotional video of the song, presenting the Bee Gees and Andy Gibb on holiday at Miami Beach, was released. The single peaked at No. 16 in the UK, and would be the last Top 40 hit the band had in the UK for almost eight years. Personnel Barry Gibb – lead and harmony vocals, acoustic guitar Maurice Gibb – bass guitar, backing vocals Robin Gibb – backing vocals Herbie Mann – flute Alan Kendall – acoustic guitar Blue Weaver – keyboards, synthesizer Joe Lala – percussion Daniel Ben Zebulon – percussion Chart performance References 1979 singles 1979 songs Bee Gees songs Songs written by Barry Gibb Songs written by Maurice Gibb Songs written by Robin Gibb RSO Records singles Song recordings produced by Barry Gibb Song recordings produced by Robin Gibb Song recordings produced by Maurice Gibb