words@brothersgibb.com message digest 10/01/2014 21:01 (#2014-284)

8 messages included in this issue
1Interesting readbrm1@xtra.co.nz
250 SCDjulesbrenner_rn@yahoo.com
3Interesting readjulesbrenner_rn@yahoo.com
4Taking a back seatrobin.setty@gmail.com
5Rif:byfinger@hotmail.com
6Rif:compoccia@aol.com
7Rif: Rif:compoccia@aol.com
8A Conversation with RJ Gibbbbusch@mrnaturl.us
Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 09:59:55 +1300 (New Zealand Daylight Time) From: "Ann" <brm1@xtra.co.nz> Subject: Interesting read Will the World ever see the Gibbs as great songwriters. Interesting read=2E http://goo.gl/dT8t7I Ann NZ Back to top
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 16:02:30 -0500 From: Julie Brenner <julesbrenner_rn@yahoo.com> Subject: 50 SCD Got my CD of Robins for only $11.88 from Amazon. US currency. Anyone get a better deal then that? I will get around to listening to it soon. Anyone liking or disliking most of the songs? Any favorites? Do not bother with a certain song? Just curious as to what people think so far who have gotten it. Julie Brenner Sent from my iPhone Forever Jules= Back to top
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 16:04:47 -0500 From: Julie Brenner <julesbrenner_rn@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Interesting read Yes Ann it was interesting. Too bad the world will never view them as that but I think they are/were even better then Paul McCartney who is #1! Just my view though. Julie MO Sent from my iPhone Forever Jules > On Oct 1, 2014, at 3:59 PM, "Ann" wrote: > > > Will the World ever see the Gibbs as great songwriters. Interesting read. > > http://goo.gl/dT8t7I > > Ann > NZ Back to top
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 22:07:34 +0100 From: Robin Setty <robin.setty@gmail.com> Subject: Taking a back seat Ann wrote something (I can't remember the words exactly) along the lines of when Robin thought it was better for the group to take a back seat he'd do so. I think that's a telling point. It take a great man or woman to do that. I still believe that in terms of quantity and stability, Barry was the bigger contributor. I also think Barry had that Midas touch around the 1975 to 1985 period when he could give anyone a hit. But Robin came out with so many gems...some of which - only he had the creativity to produce. He had the voice of an angel and his sensitivity oozes through everything he put on record. When the three of them were together, it was in so many ways the most perfect of blends. Though I never knew Robin personally, I really miss him. Back to top
Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 08:43:00 +1000 From: Mark Crohan <byfinger@hotmail.com> Subject: Rif: Rif: You all make good points but after interviewing people they worked with for Da Book( and I suspect joe will concur) it was Barry's drive and talent that was mentioned. " so driven " inparticular was a term that was used often. R&M talents were noted but t Mark Sent from my iPhone= Back to top
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 18:43:46 -0400 From: Salvatore Compoccia <compoccia@aol.com> Subject: Re: Rif: Kitt wrote: >I'm well aware Robin and Mo wrote absolutely nothing during the success years, Assuming you're not being sarcastic: Really?? I wasn't aware of that. The formal credits aside, I have been under the impression that they continued to write together during that period and Robin in particular, although singing very little lead, remained very active regarding the songwriting Moreover, he continues to write songs, especially the hits, with R&M (one or both) consistently through 1980-1985 when they were effectively not the Bee Gees anymore and he was firmly ensconced with his new partners Albhy & Karl and ably supported by all Sal Salvatore Compoccia compoccia@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: kittyLarue To: words List Member Sent: Wed, Oct 1, 2014 1:26 pm Subject: [words] Rif: And as a leader you're also the lightening rod. Based on your logic that it was ONLY Barry responsible for their biggest success period, it stands to reason Barry can assume some (by no means all) of the responsibility for the backlash. Not 'Too Much Heav I'm well aware Robin and Mo wrote absolutely nothing during the success years, but lets not forget Barry had a lot of help. A skilled producer and a good engineer (they don't get=20too much mention). Had some decent musicians, also. I am in somewhat agreement with you re: Barry, although obviously not too your heightened extent. I do believe Barry was the most consistent commercial writer within the group, and with tutoring and mentoring from his production team his Ford Manufacturin A fair amount of music during that period, no? How gracious was Barry to just slap the twins names on all of the credits (and we are all aware Mo was a little under the weather). Not too overlook Barry's charity and generosity to those "Hanger on Twins", I'm ready! On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 11:35 AM, karimkassai@yahoo.it wrote: The fact is that the biggest success the BEE GEES had as a group was from 1975/1976 till 1980. In that period the Bee Gees were Barry Gibb , he dominated the pop music industry. The sound of that period is Barry's voice in falsetto , so people , not fans , but people that just know the most famous songs=20, for them , Barry was the only leader. Karim =0A -------Messaggio originale------- Da: Joseph=20Brennan Data: 01/10/2014 16:56:31 A: words List Member Oggetto: [words] Ann Grootjans wrote: > Robin saw himself as equal to Barry and personally=20from what I've seen > and heard I think artistically he's=20been as much the backbone of the > group as any other Gibb brother. As a listener my impression is that Barry had the ability to create consistently good catchy tunes at the drop of a hat, so on a commercial level he was the leader. You wanted a hit song written? You asked Barry. Robin often expressed concern about selling records, but at times he was willing to go way out there on a creative level that had more to do with following his muse than worrying about whether the result could be a single. That's a different approach that may have made Barry crazy but it kept things interesting. Joe Brennan "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. =0A -- Kitt- Back to top
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 18:49:30 -0400 From: Salvatore Compoccia <compoccia@aol.com> Subject: Re: Rif: Rif: >You all make good points but after interviewing people=20they worked with for Da >Book( and I suspect joe will concur) it was Barry's drive and talent that was >mentioned. " so driven " inparticular was a term that was used often. R&M >talents were noted but they were in awe of Barry's creative talent. Always good to hear about the revelations and insights you guys came across when researching for Da Book, but I'd like to know which people and during what=20time frame? Was this case with everybody you spoke to and=20throughout theirr entire career? Albhy Galuten is a given, I know. But, who else? Sal Salvatore Compoccia compoccia@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Mark Crohan To: words List Member Sent: Wed, Oct 1, 2014 6:43 pm Subject: [words] Rif: =20Rif: You all make good points but after interviewing people they worked with for Da Book( and I suspect joe will concur) it was Barry's drive and talent that was mentioned. " so driven " inparticular was a term that was used often. R&M talents were noted but they were in awe of=20Barry's creative talent. But Imo they were at their best=20when there were three. In particular I think B&R took each others song to a higher plain when they collaborated Mark Sent from my iPhone "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. Back to top
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 18:56:01 -0400 From: "Bill Busch (M)" <bbusch@mrnaturl.us> Subject: Re: A Conversation with RJ Gibb > MR: That's so true. What are you personally working as an artist now? > > RG: Myself? I will continue to make classical works but at the same time I'm producing my own album at the moment which is a popular music album. I'm also working on house music and trance music for Ibiza. You'll see not only this dance music that's goi Hmm I call it bullshitting gullible people ..... But that's just me. Bill Back to top
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