Unlike the last three Bee Gees albums – which included primarily their established, longstanding studio and touring band – "He's a Liar" features an array of studio musicians: Don Felder of Eagles on lead guitars, Harold Cowart on bass, Steve Gadd on drums, and Richard Tee on piano.

A version with a slightly longer intro was released as a 12-inch single in Germany and later on the Japan-only compilation Rare Collection.

[3] This song is rumoured to have been inspired by the feud the Bee Gees were having with their manager (and owner of their record label), Robert Stigwood, at the time.

Record World said that it has "a loping rhythm, recurring synthesizer bass figure" and "the Bee Gees' trademark harmonies.

"[5] A video was made for the song which featured the three Gibb brothers and Sixteen Candles actress Haviland Morris.