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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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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In 1985, Maurice and Robin began working with Carola on an album that would materialise in May 1986, titled 'Runaway'. Released in Sweden, the album has since become a lost part of the Gibb discography, often overlooked or forgotten amidst the surrounding Gibb collaborations of the era with established artists such as Kenny Rogers and Diana Ross. But unlike 'Eaten Alive' or 'Eyes That See In The Dark', it was the twins who took the reigns on this project, and as Stuart and Cristiano discuss, the result is an incredibly poppy and synthetic album, carrying forwards many of the styles from Robin's three 1980s solo albums.
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'Walls Have Eyes' is Robin Gibb's fourth studio album, and the third in as many years in the 1980s. Coming so soon after 'Secret Agent', this album does feel like a natural successor to Robin's 1983 and 1984 solo efforts, but with a smooth, clean and refined production. The greater input from Barry with the songwriting and contributions, in comparison to Robin's previous albums, gives this album a strong "Bee Gees" feel, and as Stuart and Cristiano discuss, it could just be the missing album link for the Bee Gees between 'Living Eyes and E.S.P.'
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In 1985, Diana Ross released her sixteenth solo album, 'Eaten Alive'. The next instalment in the run of albums that the Gibbs wrote and produced for their chosen artists, 'Eaten Alive' allowed the Bee Gees the opportunity to pay homage to Motown, delve into mid-80s dance, and produce a set of ballad standards, all fit for Diana Ross. Stuart and Cristiano explore the album and and its development with the available demos, and reflect on its reputation forty years later.
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From learning lessons in love to escaping the ominous 'hunter', side two of Barry Gibb's 'Now Voyager' proves to be as eclectic as side one, whilst retaining the heart of Bee Gees music, with timeless Gibb love ballads such as 'Stay Alone' and 'One Night (For Lovers)'. Stuart and Cristiano conclude their thoughts on this album and of the film, and share listener thoughts and critical reviews.
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In 1984, Barry Gibb released his first studio album, 'Now Voyager'. This was accompanied by a film consisting of music videos from the album tracks, all strung together by an abstract and dream-induced narrative. Failing to make a large commercial impact, and possibly curtailing the multi-album deal which Barry had signed, the album and film have become a curio of the time, often overlooked or disregarded like so many Gibb projects of the period. Stuart and Cristiano discuss the story behind the project and its ambitious origins, as well as the songs on side one, and the film and its storyline. It's a mystery that is the universe, ten times the speed of sound. It's Now Voyager.
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Stuart and Cristiano lower their spy glasses, switch on X-ray vision and accept their mission of reviewing Robin's 1984 album, 'Secret Agent'. Despite the album brimming with the trademark Robin & Maurice catchy choruses, earworm hooks, and plenty of ooohs and aaahs, this is a divisive album that is often overlooked and dismissed amongst the wider Gibb discography. It's time to go b-b-b-back to this quirky synthpop album and find out how it holds up over forty years after its release.
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Stuart and Cristiano follow the evening star and arrive at side two of 'Eyes That See In The Dark'. With the quality demos, plus a leftover song, the Bee Gees once again prove that the albums given away to other artists were as strong (and where these demos are concerned for Stuart and Cristiano, arguably stronger) than the contemporary material released under their own name.
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The next artist in the 1980s to receive an album overseen by the Gibbs was Kenny Rogers, with his 1983 album 'Eyes That See In The Dark'. Stuart and Cristiano return to this buried treasure as they discuss side one of the album. As expected from a collaboration with Rogers, country influences are abound, with appearances from Dolly Parton and the Gatlin Brothers. And with Barry and Maurice taking on a majority of the song writing, there is a return to the style of the early 1970s, with the simplicity and refined quality of the compositions, all of which is proven by the astounding set of demos on which this album was founded.
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Roger Ebert stated that "sequels are almost always pale imitations" of their predecessors, and this could be argued for 'Staying Alive', the 1983 follow-up to 1977's cultural phenomenon 'Saturday Night Fever'. The Bee Gees returned to contribute five original pieces for the soundtrack, and whilst these compositions may not be as recognised or revered as the Gibb's contributions to the 1977 film, Stuart and Cristiano find a lot to admire and appreciate in this material.
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Stuart and Cristiano discuss Robin's second solo album, released in May 1983, 'How Old Are You?'. A departure from the baroque orchestrations and wartime tales which filled Robin's 1969-70 solo efforts, this album sees Robin and collaborator Maurice embracing contemporary influences, ranging from Europop to new wave synth.
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In September 1982, Dionne Warwick released 'Heartbreaker', an album produced by the indomitable Gibb-Galuten-Richardson team. With the chart-topping title track, and success with follow-ups 'All The Love In The World' and 'Take The Short Way Home', Dionne Warwick had reasserted herself as a leading artist once again after a career that had already seen many heights since 1962. Stuart and Cristiano delve into this R&B and adult-contempo album, as well as the demos and some leftover songs.
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Stuart and Cristiano turn over 'Living Eyes' and discuss the five songs on the second side. Being such a prolific period for the Gibbs, there is also a collection of leftover and unreleased songs from the recording sessions, including a 1982 single for Leo Sayer. Critical reviews and listener thoughts are shared as Stuart and Cristiano conclude their opinions on this fascinating Bee Gees album.
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Stuart and Cristiano return for the fourth season with 1981's 'Living Eyes'. In the midst of legal affairs with RSO, a disco backlash, and a shake-up to the recording style and personnel which had accompanied the Gibbs over the previous five years, the resulting album, which also had a smash-hit predecessor in 'Spirits Having Flown' to live up to, was always going to suffer. And although the album struggled commercially and critically, and subsequently dismissed by the Brothers Gibb, it has gone on to become a fan favourite. A return to natural voices, orchestral bombast and the triumphant return of Robin and Maurice on lead vocals make this album a special one. In this first part, Stuart and Cristiano discuss the context of the album's recording, and the five songs that comprise side one.
Tim Roxborogh - 'Living Eyes at 40' - Barry Gibb With Tim Roxborogh On The 40th Anniversary Of Living Eyes - 2021 - YouTube
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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, comparing the finished product to Barry's demos, whilst also exploring Streisand's earlier work, to understand how this project came to such magical fruition.
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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 style. When Marcy Levy's vocals and 1970s soul sounds are added in, the result is a charming and totally unique album in the Gibb catalogue. Stuart and Cristiano delve into 'Sunrise', as well as some surrounding material from Robin.
Hold On To My Love - Gulymix: JIMMY RUFFIN feat. ROBIN GIBB - Hold On To My Love - Extended Mix (gulymix) (youtube.com)
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Stuart and Cristiano delve into Andy Gibb's third and final studio album, 'After Dark', released in early 1980. The discourse 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 'After Dark', as Stuart will explain...
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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) - YouTube
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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 culminating in one of the group's best regarded, and best selling, albums. In Part One, Stuart and Cristiano discuss side one of the album, and the context of its recording.
Vocal only Too Much Heaven: Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven - Acapella (Only Vocals) - (Vocal Track) - YouTube
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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-topping hits such as the title track, 'Our Love (Don't Throw It All Away)' and 'An Everlasting Love' - there's a whole different side to this album which is far too often overlooked, with Andy developing his country singer-songwriter approach from 'Flowing Rivers' and adapting to his disco and pop surroundings.
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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' music, through to his current work hosting 'Come To The Sunshine' and his involvement with the Monkees' discography.
Come To The Sunshine radio show: WFMU: Come to the Sunshine with Andrew Sandoval: Playlists and Archives
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