It was the lead single on Gibb's debut album Robin's Reign, released in early 1970.

Music critic Nicholas James says: "'Saved by the Bell' falls into this category, being heavily influenced by the Bee Gees track 'I Started a Joke'.

It has a powerful Robin Gibb lead vocal and an infectious melody, although the lyrics are somewhat simplistic (possibly even banal).

[6] "Saved by the Bell" was recorded around March 1969 at De Lane Lea Studios, along with three other songs: "Mother and Jack", "Alexandria Good Time", and "Janice".

As Gibb said: "I made that record back at the end of March, immediately following my split from the Bee Gees".

Fellow Bee Gee Maurice Gibb worked on "Saved by the Bell", playing piano, adding vocals, and recording organ and guitar, accompanied by a drum machine.

[6] "Saved by the Bell" was recorded for Gibb's debut album, Robin's Reign.

[8] On its release, the song competed directly with the Bee Gees' single "Don't Forget to Remember".

"[11]"Saved by the Bell" was re-released by Old Gold Records in 1988, with "Words" (Bee Gees) as the B-side.