(#1999-311) - Topics This Issue: 1) We Love The Bee Gees Tribute Album - A Review 2) BGs Plays And Sings 14 Barry Gibb Songs 3) Bee Gees' IOM Stamps 4) BGs Plays And Sings 14 Barry Gibb Songs 5) BGs Plays And Sings 14 Barry Gibb Songs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 15:36:48 -0700 From: Pat Wong Subject: We Love The Bee Gees Tribute Album - A Review Can a Bee Gees tribute album be as good as the Bee Gees themselves? Well, no. Nevertheless, there are some pretty fine cover versions on this album. You'll sit up and take notice as Take That begins the album with a superb rendition of “How Deep Is Your Love,” complete with the same kind of harmonies that have become the Bee Gees’ signature. There are also several well done techno-dance numbers here as well, like Three ‘N One’s version of “You Should Be Dancing” and Andreas Dorau’s “Die Menschen Sind Kalt (Wind Of Change).” As with other tribute albums I've reviewed, this one is not without its problems. Element Of Crime’s “I Started A Joke” just doesn’t work at all, and Vivid’s version of “Massachusetts” sounds more like a beer drinking song than the fine R&B tune that it should be. While a very good cover version, Ex-It’s “Night Fever” seems to copy the style of ‘N Trance’s version of “Stayin’ Alive” (or did ‘N Trance copy Ex-It?) Overall, though, there are far more good cover versions here than bad ones. The real frosting on the cake comes at the album’s end with a medley by ‘N Sync of “Jive Talking,” “Too Much Heaven,” “How Deep Is Your Love” and “Stayin’ Alive.” I don’t consider myself to be an ‘N Sync fan particularly, but with medleys like this, I could easily become one. If you are a completist as I am and enjoy good cover versions of Bee Gees songs, this album is well worth adding to your collection. -- :-) Pat Wong --------------------------------------------------------- "Drugs? Love is the drug!!! (Even in Amsterdam)" --- Hans Notmeijer "You are the only drug I crave" --- "Paying The Price Of Love" by the Bee Gees ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 19:13:10 -0400 From: "Geslien" Subject: Re: BGs Plays And Sings 14 Barry Gibb Songs Andrew, I noticed that you are on the credits of VH1's Legends. How long have yo= u been a Bee Gees fan and archivist? Dale (aka a Dee Gee) -----Original Message----- From: Andrew M=F4n Hughes To: words List Member Date: Sunday, June 27, 1999 6:03 PM Subject: Re: BGs Plays And Sings 14 Barry Gibb Songs >> I, for one, hope Mark is closer to being in the right ballpark. I am >> the proud owner of a copy of that album -- pristine mint condition of >> cover and LP. I choked and flinched but paid $500 for it back in the >> early 90s (just HAD to have it!) Sounds like perhaps it has at least >> doubled in value in the past 5 yrs or so. That's great news! >> >> Jill >> >Which issue do you have though Jill - is it on Leedon or Calendar? > >Andrew > > > >"Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb > http://www.wsii.com/users/cmathis/words > >To UN Subscribe, send email to: listserver@bg.wsii.com >In the message body type: unsubscribe words > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 21:34:22 -0400 From: "Terri Bridge" Subject: Re: Bee Gees' IOM Stamps Thanks, Keith and Andrew, for sharing the information you have on the Isle of Man Bee Gees stamp issue. It should be very exciting! I'd like to take this opportunity to share with everyone that the BGFC will also be providing its members with the Stamp/CD order forms, and that Stamp/CD packs are also being reserved for the BGFC's members! Individual order forms will be mailed to everyone who is a member, along with "First Day of Issue" information and much more. It's going to be great! If you aren't yet a member of the BGFC, what have you been waiting for ? Visit the BGFC web site at http://www.beegeesfanclub.org/bgfc.htm for full membership information and a copy of the membership application! And welcome home to the BGFC! Terri _________________________________________________________________ "I surrender. Take me for all time. Love that lasts forever. I surrender." For information on the Bee Gees Fan Club, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to BGFC, 4185 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Ste. #183, Lake Mary, FL 32746 or visit the BGFC website at http://www.beegeesfanclub.org ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 03:29:33 +0100 From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Andrew_M=F4n_Hughes?= Subject: Re: BGs Plays And Sings 14 Barry Gibb Songs Andrew, I noticed that you are on the credits of VH1's Legends. How long have you been a Bee Gees fan and archivist? Dale (aka a Dee Gee) Been a fan for 21 years and been SERIOUSLY archiving stuff for about 15 years. Andrew -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Môn Hughes To: words List Member Date: Sunday, June 27, 1999 6:03 PM Subject: Re: BGs Plays And Sings 14 Barry Gibb Songs >> I, for one, hope Mark is closer to being in the right ballpark. I am >> the proud owner of a copy of that album -- pristine mint condition of >> cover and LP. I choked and flinched but paid $500 for it back in the >> early 90s (just HAD to have it!) Sounds like perhaps it has at least >> doubled in value in the past 5 yrs or so. That's great news! >> >> Jill >> >Which issue do you have though Jill - is it on Leedon or Calendar? > >Andrew > > > >"Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb > http://www.wsii.com/users/cmathis/words > >To UN Subscribe, send email to: listserver@bg.wsii.com >In the message body type: unsubscribe words > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb http://www.wsii.com/users/cmathis/words To UN Subscribe, send email to: listserver@bg.wsii.com In the message body type: unsubscribe words ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 23:44:27 -0400 From: "Geslien" Subject: Re: BGs Plays And Sings 14 Barry Gibb Songs Well I think you're doing a great job and certainly a wealth of informati= on. I also think yours and Bernie's IOM Museum is a terrific idea. I was a = fan during the 70's but lost touch (a victim of the media.) Saw the ONO conc= ert on PBS and was instantly hooked again. Ever since I've been a sponge and= am enjoying catching up! Dale (aka a Dee Gee ) -----Original Message----- From: Andrew M=F4n Hughes To: words List Member Date: Sunday, June 27, 1999 10:45 PM Subject: Re: BGs Plays And Sings 14 Barry Gibb Songs Andrew, I noticed that you are on the credits of VH1's Legends. How long have yo= u been a Bee Gees fan and archivist? Dale (aka a Dee Gee) Been a fan for 21 years and been SERIOUSLY archiving stuff for about 15 years. Andrew ------------------------------ End words Digest (06/28/1999 00:00) ***********************************