(#2004-53) - Topics this issue: 1) Your Weekend, 2) 4th of July Concert, 3) Digest (07/05/2004 09:01) (#2004-51), 4) Robin sighting in DC, 5) Robin in DC & Fair WX Fan (Literally), 6) Washington Post take on Robin's performance, 7) 4th of July Concert, 8) 4th of July Concert, 9) 4th of July Concert, 10) Lum De Loo, 11) Robin's performance, 12) Gibbs of the Grove, 13) MH's, 14) Digest (07/04/2004 15:01) (#2004-48), 15) Robin's performance, 16) Robin in DC ... Sunday, 17) Robin in DC & Fair WX Fan (Literally), ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 12:11:41 -0700 From: "Bari Powers" Subject: Your Weekend This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_001E_01C46289.3B322480 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Thanks, Janel, for keeping us up with the weekend even though through = Joy. I'm really happy for what had happened to you the whole weekend, = especially through the show last night. Cool you and the other words = girls were on tv. Glad it happened to you. Bari ------=_NextPart_000_001E_01C46289.3B322480-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 12:19:16 -0700 From: "Bari Powers" Subject: Re: 4th of July Concert Bridgette, loved your note on all sides. I'm really happy for you to have had such a neat weekend. Bari ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 12:22:33 -0700 From: "Bari Powers" Subject: Re: Digest (07/05/2004 09:01) (#2004-51) Jill, could you please email me at: boogiechild@sbcglobal.net I'm interested in the DVD. Bari ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 12:48:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Arleen Marie Subject: Re: Robin sighting in DC --0-1638222079-1089056907=:53044 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I have a photo of the guy we believe could be the "grey haired guy". can maybe someone identify him by sending me a photo of ken?? alas I was there and he was NOT my Barry!! sniff!! kept hoping but no show. Just our guy Robin!! ~~Marie~~(still on cloud 9 after seeing Robin finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Anne Simpson wrote: More likely Ken? Anne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ross" To: "words List Member" Sent: Friday, July 02, 2004 7:11 PM Subject: [words] Robin sighting in DC Thanks for the info, Bette. Hope you--and everyone else on this list LUCKY enough to go--have a ROCKIN' great time!!! (One could always hope the guy with the grey hair was Barry...wink, wink, VBG) :) Ross "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) http://www.brothersgibb.com To change any of your list options, please go to website listed above. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage! --0-1638222079-1089056907=:53044-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 13:07:05 -0700 (PDT) From: Arleen Marie Subject: Re: Robin in DC & Fair WX Fan (Literally) --0-1521103829-1089058025=:48490 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Bette.........this is Marie. and let me tell you after reading your post gotta tell you thought MANY times to just get out of that rain and get inside myself!! Had it not been for the WONDERFUL friends I met here on the list and then shared this AWESOME weekend I wouldn't have done it alone! Katie,Brigette,Miles, Janel and I braved ALL that and more to see Robin!! and these ladies were all gracious enough to share what rain gear there was..as I myself was unprepared for the onslaught of first sun and heat on Saturday and then storming on Sunday!! just as it would clear abit and we think rain had stopped, we would t and though us Barry fans kept hoping, no sighting of Barry! (unless you want to count Mr. Bostwick!) Linda chose NOT to attend on Sunday~~still recuperating from Saturday or wisely keeping out of the rain?!? She did view us on tv though. Tickled to hear that we did make it onscreen~~but having just returned to Georgia within the last 2 hours, haven't eve and yes didn't Janel's sign look great?!? Sorry to hear you didn't make it in for the performance but glad you at least got to view it Bette. Too bad we didn't meet up.......would have been fun. once I view it to make sure it comes out alright, anyone needing a vhs copy of the show do write me. am willing to SWAP it for something I don't have in my collection! ~~Marie~~ Bette Hanson wrote: Just to give you an idea WHAT Katie, Marie, Linda, Brigette & Miles had to endure... it didn't just rain during their all day adventure... It POURED, thunderstorm-heavy with sheets of rain, wind, lightning & thunder. So gals, my hats off to you. You looked mahvelous with your sign and Robin should be proud to have such dedicated fans. I am sorry I did not meet up and join you... Unfortunately I was with a group of people not as dedicated... and by group decision (isn't that what July 4th is about --- celebrating freedom and democracy?) WE decided to wait out the storms indoors... And storm it did ALL day long. There would be moments where we thought the rain had stopped, and the sun even peaked out a few times and then when we thought it was safe to venture out... the skies would open again! I can only imagine what Janel & Co were enduring. (I was thinking of you and hoping you all had brought rain gear or were taking cover.) The only saving grace was that it was hot and humid and not a cold drenching downpour which would've been 10 times worse... When we finally headed over, we were met with a THRONG of others with the same idea. Lines and lines and lines of people waited until the last minute to go through security checkpoints to get inside the Mall not only to see the show, but to watch the fireworks following the show. I had heard that Robin was scheduled to perform early, so making an executive decision, we escaped back to a nearby building with just enough time to watch it on tv!! It was a disappointing and heartbreaking, however, I think I would've been more heartbroken, waiting in the security line and only hearing the performance, knowing he was live on stage nearby and I couldn't see it... We did go up to the roof afterwards for an amazing display of fireworks surrounding the Washington Monument. As for his performance, I am going to have to agree with Lucas and others... I can only imagine what it was like for Robin, being up on stage in front of a live audience of Hundreds of thousands and a tv audience in the millions --- performing solo, songs written, arranged and stylized for three with another voice designed to lead. He's suffered a devastating loss, his act was courageous, valiant and monumental and my heart goes out to him! From a performance level, I was left wincing. Not because I was expecting a re-creation of the familiar Barry tunes, but as a performer, he looked uncomfortable, out of place and technically his voice (nor his body language) carried through the mix on two of the three songs. I feel for his position and do wonder if as hinted at in articles, he tried to convince Barry to join him BY PICKING those songs... I am not slamming him nor complaining, I am simply offering an opinion as an objective (albeit fair-weather viewer) AND fan who has quite a bit of industry knowledge. I adore Robin and as wonderful it is to see him throw himself into work and courageously face the public, standing solo, trying gamely to fill the shoes of his missing brothers, the experience left me sad & nostalgic... Bette "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) http://www.brothersgibb.com --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish. --0-1521103829-1089058025=:48490-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 13:18:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Arleen Marie Subject: Re: Washington Post take on Robin's performance --0-1750033392-1089058727=:64177 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Thanks Debbie for the link. was hoping to find this, as we left DC before the daily paper even came out after 2 am. ~~Marie~~ From: "Debbie Howell" To: "words List Member" Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 1:04 PM Subject: [words] Washington Post take on Robin's performance Here are The Washington Post's comments on Robin's performance. (I'll include the link if you want to read the entire piece.) Although the mention of Robin is brief, it's complimentary: American Idyll On the West Lawn, a Classic 'Capitol Fourth' By Tommy Nguyen Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, July 5, 2004; Page C01 With so many musical moments up for partisan interpretation, it didn't take a cynic to recognize the show's most refreshing performance: a tribute to the disco era of the Bee Gees, featuring a performance by Robin Gibb. With "Jive Talkin'," "How Deep Is Your Love?" and "Stayin' Alive," Gibb was the only performer whose songs were free of an inspirational agenda; they simply took people back to a good time in their lives. Another highlight of the evening was the National Symphony Orchestra's "Hollywood Blockbuster Medley," led by top-of-the-pops conductor Erich Kunzel. With movie clips accompanying the scores of "Ben-Hur" and "Star Wars" and songs including "Moon River" and "When You Wish Upon a Star," one thing came to mind while watching the crowds cheer for Clark Gable, Audrey Hepburn and Mark Hamill -- if God and country fail to unite the people, bet on the movies. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28333-2004Jul5.html?referrer%3Demail "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) http://www.brothersgibb.com --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages! --0-1750033392-1089058727=:64177-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 13:23:18 -0700 (PDT) From: Arleen Marie Subject: Re: 4th of July Concert --0-967165926-1089058998=:49654 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Brigitte~~you hit it right on the mark. I agree with your interpretation. and it was great meeting you,Miles, Katie, Janel, Jen & Linda again!! looking forward to that email!! ~~Marie~~ (P.S. Robin shots turned out GREAT!!!) From: "Brigitte" To: "words List Member" Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 1:11 PM Subject: [words] 4th of July Concert Quoting this morning's Washington Post: ". . . With so many musical moments up for partisan interpretation, it didn't take a cynic to recognize the show's most refreshing performance: a tribute to the disco era of the Bee Gees, featuring a performance by Robin Gibb. With "Jive Talkin'," "How Deep is Your Love?" and "Stayin' Alive," Gibb was the only performer whose songs were free of inspirational agenda; they simply took people back to a good time in their lives." Let's face it folks, he wasn't really performing for we die hard fans. He was performing for the PBS demographic. Not exactly lowest common denominator TV, but Americans like my 72 year mother. Though not by far my favorite songs, I am proud of him and his decision to do these (and no doubt, he was also "guided" to do so). This performance was not about him. It was a tribute. I would have loved, loved, loved to hear him sing Massachusetts (which was the first Bee Gees' song I ever heard as an 11-year-old in 1969 and, incidentally, the state where I was born) BUT can you imagine the stink such a performance would have raised in this election year? ( . . . think Senator from Massachusetts . . .). Also, though Jive Talkin' came out in 1975, my husband reminds me that this was practically one of the theme songs of our bicentennial year (1976, the year we graduated from high school!) Both that song (and others of course) and spirit of '76 messages were played ad nauseum that year. Anyone who would think he'd do something other than this kind of song is delusional. This was a fantastic weekend for me. Thrilled to meet Janel, Katie, Marie, Linda and others. I could go on and on, but I'll e-mail them privately ;-) Cheers, Brigitte PS: Robin was beautiful. His bright red t-shirt perfect (chosen, I am sure, to match the marine marching band jackets! :-) "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) http://www.brothersgibb.com --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail is new and improved - Check it out! --0-967165926-1089058998=:49654-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 16:56:02 -0400 From: "Bill Busch" Subject: RE:4th of July Concert It IS his opinion, to which he is entitled. You haven't given a detailed objective opinion of Robin's performance outside of a hundred me too type posts. Doug's review/opinion also isn't any worse than others have stated. The majority seem to be on the same page. > -----Original Message----- > Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 14:01:59 -0400 > From: "Robin Rehder" > Subject: Re: 4th of July Concert > > Damn, you're negative. Give Robin a break. It's his first > performance > since his tragedy. Please. > ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 14:18:25 -0700 From: "Pat Wong" Subject: Re: 4th of July Concert Why is it that I feel the "true fan" thread just about ready to bubble up to the surface again? ;o) | It IS his opinion, to which he is entitled. | You haven't given a detailed objective opinion of Robin's performance | outside of a hundred me too type posts. | Doug's review/opinion also isn't any worse than others have stated. The | majority seem to be on the same page. http://www.brothersgibb.com Bee Gees News and Information ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 23:09:57 EDT From: BevSully@aol.com Subject: Re: Lum De Loo -------------------------------1089169797 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In a message dated 6/14/2004 12:02:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, ListMember@brothersgibb.com writes: So go tell me that you like "Lum De Loo" too!! =8^S Hi Andrew: I haven't played this in ages. After I do I'll get back to you. Bev -------------------------------1089169797-- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 22:53:57 -0400 From: "Anne Simpson" Subject: Re: Robin's performance Again, very well put Bev. Thanks for posting. Anne (who hopes these "me too" posts will be excused on the basis that these list members have already said what I would have said, but much better than I could, and deserve credit for their perceptive comments) ----- Original Message ----- > > I can only imagine how difficult it must be for him to go out and sing > BeeGees songs. I would think it's much easier for him to sing Robin Gibb music, > but the show called for a BeeGees "disco" song performance, and being the > professional that he is, that's what he did. There are no more BeeGees, and > there isn't anyone anywhere who can do these songs like the BeeGees did them - > not even Robin Gibb. Technically this was Robin Gibb doing a cover of these > BeeGee songs, and there isn't anyone who I would rather listen to sing BeeGees > songs, or any other songs for that matter. I still think he's terrific even > if he doesn't sound like he did back in the 60's and 70's.! > > > As a side note - I'm so glad that he's performing in the States. I've > always thought that one of the main problems for the BeeGees was that they gave > the fans time to forget them. Much to much time between collections, and not > out in public much when they weren't pushing a new collection. It appears > that Robin is willing to do what needs to be done to get back in the public eye. > I think it's great, and I hope he keeps it up. > > Just my thoughts, > Bev > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 23:00:10 EDT From: BevSully@aol.com Subject: Re: Gibbs of the Grove -------------------------------1089169210 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In a message dated 6/12/2004 6:06:16 AM Eastern Standard Time, ListMember@brothersgibb.com writes: They're the Gibbs of the Grove that you'll see referred to in the IOM. Hi Andrew: Thanks for the website, I enjoyed it. Sorry it's taken me so long to reply. Bev -------------------------------1089169210-- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 22:49:24 -0400 From: "Anne Simpson" Subject: Re: MH's Well said, Joy. Sorry Doug, this time I think you're being too critical. Anne ----- Original Message ----- > > Doug, Doug, Doug... bringing up the MH's topic once again (that is, "Mother > Hens", for those new to the list). Who are any of us on the list to know when > Barry or Robin have "moved on" from their grief?? Unless we are them, none > of us will ever know. Who is to say they will ever "move on"...many times we > just go on with our lives and learn to live with a painful loss, but it never > completely goes away. In several of Robin's interviews this last year, he made > statements that clearly showed he was having trouble coping with his grief > and just this last May Barry stated "Since Mo (Maurice) died, I haven't really > been able to go anywhere. This is the first time I have really come to the > surface" (this was stated when he and Robin were getting their honorary > doctorates). That being said, I believe both Barry and Robin are moving on with their > lives, but it is not to say they haved moved on from their grief. > > I can understand that constant "sympathy tie-ins" would, at this point in > time, be negative, Doug, but I think there are certain times that do bring out > grief or sympathy in us fans. For me, seeing Robin last night sing for the > first time by himself was difficult...yes, he has performed in the UK and at the > Hollywood Bowl, but I wasn't there to witness it. For me, there was grief at > watching Robin alone (rather than with his brothers, as the clips of the > "Stayin' Alive" video played in the background) and also grief of realizing that > the Bee Gees as we knew them no longer exist. I try not to use the sympathy > tie-in, even though I am a "Mother Hen"...but for those who made references to > it last night, I saw it as a sign of sensitivity rather than negativity. Just > MHO as you are entitled to yours :) > > Joy > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 07 Jul 2004 04:57:13 +0000 From: stellas16@comcast.net Subject: Re: Digest (07/04/2004 15:01) (#2004-48) --NextPart_Webmail_9m3u9jl4l_2597_1089176233_0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Oh my goodness. Go away for a day or two and came back to what? Robin bashing and Barry praise? Has the whole world gone mad? Helen p.s. I have heard the clip of Robin and I, too, wondered why he sang Barry lead songs and not at least one of his own wonderful leads. -------------- Original message -------------- > Barry's non-appearance proves that he is not cynical publicity seeker as was > suggested by some before. > > Julian > > "If Barry was really opportunist (as suggested by some after he publicised > himself at the Maurice ... studio opening) then surely he would join Robin > on stage during the performance and to get full effect just come on from the > wings without prewarning Robin. This would gain maximum publicity and I > suggest help both of them live with their grief." > > Julian > > > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com > > To change any of your list options, > please go to website listed above. > --NextPart_Webmail_9m3u9jl4l_2597_1089176233_0-- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2004 02:05:16 -0400 From: "Linda Johnston" Subject: Robin's performance During sound check rehearsals, one could hear Robin's voice very clearly. In my opinion, it sounded quite good! I was a bit disappointed with the overall sound during the dress rehearsal though. Upon returning home, I have reviewed the amateur audio/sound clips that I captured on my digital camera. The major difference I hear between the sound check audio and the dress rehearsal audio is Robin's voice being drowned out by the accompaniment. Similarly, the major complaint I had about Magnet was there was not enough emphasis on Robin's voice. Admittedly, I may be biased from all the years of hearing the magical blending of the voices between Barry, Robin and Maurice, but I haven't heard anything that Robin has sung recently that leads me to believe his voice is failing or that there is any vocal weakness that needs to be covered up. In fact, I'm impressed that at his (young) age, his voice sounds so good! So my question would be, why are the people mixing sound allowing his voice to be so overshadowed? When viewing the televised show, I thought the man singing Barry's part did a pretty good job. Let's face it, no one can sing the part as good as Barry, but it was a respectable effort. As for Clay Aiken's performance, well, Star Spangled Banner is a difficult song. He pulled it off fairly well during the actual concert, but it was giving him a lot of difficulty during sound check rehearsal. Linda J ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judy" To: "words List Member" > Robin sounded very strong to me except for the very beginning of Stayin > Alive where he was short of breath but only for a few seconds. > Clay Aiken was also fantastic! ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2004 02:06:43 -0400 From: "Linda Johnston" Subject: Re: Robin in DC ... Sunday I agree Janel. Meeting up with Katie, Brigitte, Marie, Janel, Jen and other "Gibb fans" made the weekend even more special and memorable. I had a fantastic time on Saturday at the rehearsals and enjoyed the time I spent with everyone. Many thanks to Brigitte for being such a gracious "tour guide". She had checked the area out in advance and was able to provide a lot of assistance in what was available and how to get around the area. Someone on the list asked if Terri Bridges was there. Yes, she was. Having not met her before, one of the other ladies identified her to me at the dress rehearsal. Linda J ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2004 02:13:32 -0400 From: "Linda Johnston" Subject: Re: Robin in DC & Fair WX Fan (Literally) Marie writes: > Had it not been for the WONDERFUL friends I met here on the list and then shared this AWESOME weekend I wouldn't have done it alone! Katie,Brigette,Miles, Janel and I braved ALL that and more to see Robin!! Followed by... >Linda chose NOT to attend on Sunday~~still recuperating from Saturday or wisely keeping out of the rain?!?" What gives Marie? Are we playing the "who's a more dedicated fan game" here or what? Yes my dear words list members, it is true. I, Linda J, drove 14 1/2 hours to attended the sound check and dress rehearsals on Saturday, and then for personal reasons chose NOT to attend the actual 4th of July concert in person. BFD! Like millions of other people, I watched it on tv. Linda J ------------------------------ End words@brothersgibb.com Digest [07/07/2004 03:01] ----------------------------------------------------