(#2006-2434) - Topics this issue: 1) Shawn Colvin's cover of "Words", 2) Stayin' Alive in Santa Monica, ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 20:24:34 -0500 From: "Doug Wilson" Subject: RE: Shawn Colvin's cover of "Words" I don't interpret that as her singing along with Barry. I read it as her recorded performance serving as a noticeable contrast to his original version in 1968 (the reviewer's math skills need sharpening). Doug > -----Original Message----- > Anybody heard Shawn Colvin's cover of Words, yet? Her new > album "These Four Walls" was released Sept. 12th, in the US. > Won't be out in the UK til the 18th. > > > > A Christian John Wikane had this to say about it: > > A cover of the Bee Gees' "Words", which ends the album, is as > weak a track as "Fill Me Up" is strong. ("That Don't Worry Me > Now", the twelfth tune, would have closed the album just > fine.) The fragility in her voice actually uncovers the > strengths in Barry Gibb's 35-year-old performance. Otherwise, > Colvin's voice is perfectly suited for the roots-rock idiom. > > > > I was wondering if that means she is singing along with Barry? ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:44:17 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) From: "Ross" Subject: Stayin' Alive in Santa Monica SATURDAY, September 16=0D =0D The Bee Gees may have been thought of as a joke that got the whole world crying, but you didn=92t see that the joke (10 U.S. hit singles, to be ex= act) was on you, oh no. So if in your heart of hipster hearts you can=92t admi= t =93How Deep Is Your Love=94 is the most breathtaking melody ever written,= then you=92re full of jive talkin=92 and that=92s just a tragedy. Backed by a five-piece band, Michael Clift (Barry), Wayne Hosking (Maurice) and David Scott (Robin) have been imitating the Brothers Gibb in their Stayin=92 Al= ive: The Australian Bee Gees Tribute since 1997, and if they don=92t know how = to mend a broken heart, no one does. Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts= , 12700 Center Court Dr., Cerritos; Sat., Sept. 16, 8 p.m.; $21-$41. (562) 916-8500.=0D =0D :) Ross ------------------------------ End words@brothersgibb.com Digest [09/14/2006 03:01] ----------------------------------------------------