Fanny (Be Tender With My Love)
Bee Gees · Greatest [1979]
Seems like you don't want
The love of this man at all
And it's sure been a lonely time
Right up to the time I met you
So if you take a love like mine
Ooo, be tender with my love
You know how easy it is to hurt me
Fanny, be tender with my love
Cause it's all that I've got
And my love won't desert me
So you say to yourself, boy
You're out of your brain
Do you think I'm gonna stand here
All night in the rain
And it's the start of a love affair
The moment when I first met you
And if you want I'll take you there
Ooo, be tender with my love
You know how easy it is to break me
Fanny, be tender with my love
Cause it's all that I've got
And my love won't forsake me
With my love, our love
Will seal it together
Ooo, with our love, you made a promise
You'll always love me forever
Be tender with my love
You know how easy it is to break me
Fanny, be tender with my love
Cause it's all that I've got
And my love won't forsake me
Be tender with my love
You know how easy it is to break me
Fanny, be tender with my love
Cause it's all that I've got
And my love won't forsake me
Be tender with my love
You know how easy it is to hurt me
Fanny, be tender with my love
Cause it's all that I've got
And my love won't desert me
Be tender with my love
You know how easy it is to break me
Fanny, be tender with my love
Cause it's all that I've got
And my love won't forsake me....(fade)
Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) - Bee Gees
Released on the 1979 greatest hits compilation, "Fanny" is a soulful ballad that showcases the Bee Gees' signature harmonies and lush production. The track, originally recorded in 1977, features the group's distinctive falsetto vocals and a smooth, mid-tempo groove that became a staple of their late-70s discography. As a cover of a song by The Staple Singers, the Bee Gees' rendition reimagined the material with their own polished pop-soul aesthetic, distinguishing it from the original while retaining its emotional core. The recording exemplifies the group's ability to blend R&B influences with their evolving pop sound during this period, cementing their reputation as one of the most influential vocal groups of the era.