Words - The Bee Gees Podcast

Mar 24 2024 5
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Join Stuart and Cristiano as they explore the music and lives of the Brothers Gibb. Father and son duo Stuart and Cristiano go through every studio, live and associated album (as well as countless additional and often unreleased material) that the Bee Gees have been involved with. From the formative years in Australia to the obscure abandoned-album depths of the early 1970s, and from the R&B-inspired grooves to the major artist collaborations of the 1980s, and all the way (above and) beyond! Enjoy the journey through this incredible catalogue of music, wherever you are!

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Guilty

Mar 24 2024 119 mins  
The vocal prowess of Barbra Streisand with the production and songwriting talents of the Gibb-Galuten team... it's a match made in music heaven. And the results prove it. The album 'Guilty', released September 1980, stormed to number one all over the world, accompanied by chart-topping singles. Closing off Season 3 with style, Stuart and Cristiano discuss this masterful album, comp

Sunrise

Jan 21 2024 105 mins  
In May 1980, Jimmy Ruffin released his seventh and final studio album, 'Sunrise'. This often-overlooked album consisted of compositions by Robin Gibb and Blue Weaver (with contributions from Barry, Maurice and Andy), with the pair also producing the album. 'Sunrise' is a fascinating combination of the distinct Robin Gibb lyrics, Weaver's trademark arrangements and Ruffin's motown s

After Dark

Dec 03 2023 122 mins  
Stuart and Cristiano delve into Andy Gibb's third and final studio album, 'After Dark', released in early 1980. The discouse which often surrounds this album focuses on the overdubs and input from Barry (who also pens almost all of the material on this album), due to Andy's declining vocal capabilities and his absence from recording sessions. However, there's a whole new side to 'A

Spirits Having Flown - Part 2

Nov 19 2023 70 mins  
Stuart and Cristiano return for side two of 'Spirits Having Flown', as well as a summary of the Bee Gees' accompanying tour of North America, and a reflection of the album over four decades later, with thoughts from contemporary critics and listeners of the podcast. Acapella ;Living Together' - Bee Gees Living Together (Vocal Track) - YouTubeFollow the podcast on Instagram and Face

Spirits Having Flown - Part 1

Nov 05 2023 91 mins  
Spirits are flying high with this seminal 1979 release from the Bee Gees. Rounding off half a decade of chart topping singles and albums, 'Spirits Having Flown' epitomised the Brothers Gibb at the height of their game. Spotless production and arrangements, pitch-perfect falsettos and a refinement of the disco and ballads styles which had defined their recent material, all culminati

Shadow Dancing

Oct 08 2023 111 mins  
Stuart and Cristiano return to the youngest Gibb brother for Andy's second album, 'Shadow Dancing'. Released in 1978, this is an album of two halves; side one: Barry, and side two: Andy. With a majority of the latter's compositions being relegated to the album's second side in favour of his elder brother and Blue Weaver's single-worthy material on side one - which included chart-to

Discussion With Andrew Sandoval

Sep 16 2023 90 mins  
Stuart and Cristiano are joined by Andrew Sandoval, curator of Bee Gees reissues, author of 'The Day-By-Day Story 1945-1972, contributor to the 'Ultimate Biography' and renowned radio host, music producer and performer. Sandoval discusses his journey through the Gibb catalogue, from his 1997 recording of 'Nobody's Someone', to the joys and tribulations of reissuing the Bee Gees' mu

Saturday Night Fever & Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Aug 05 2023 115 mins  
From the Odyssey Disco dancefloor to Pepperland and all the way to Rydell High, the Bee Gees' output across 1977-78 is unparalleled. With a chart topping soundtrack album, and a collection of songs which are renowned as some of the finest in popular music, the brothers Gibb were at an all time high that not even the failure of the fever dream 'Sgt. Pepper's...' project could dimini

Flowing Rivers (& The Early Works of Andy Gibb 1973-77)

Jul 02 2023 115 mins  
Stuart and Cristiano explore the early songs and debut album by Andy Gibb. From teenage singer-songwriter beginnings in Australia, to chart-topping singles in 1977, Andy Gibb proves to be just as prolific and productive in his formative years as his brothers before him.Zenta recordings from Trevor Norton here: Trevor Norton - YouTubeThis episode features 'Twinky', with thanks to An

Children Of The World & Here At Last... Bee Gees... Live

Jun 04 2023 110 mins  
Preceded by the radio and dancefloor chart-topper 'You Should Be Dancing', and succeeded by further top ten album singles, 'Children Of The World' is as commercial as they come, whilst the double live LP 'Here At Last...' encapsulates the Bee Gees on stage and riding high on their newfound success. Stuart and Cristiano delve into these two albums, and are honoured to have Vince Mel