Words@brothersgibb.com message digest 10/15/2016 15:01 (#2016-186)

14 messages included in this issue
1In The Now reviewsper.bausager@gmail.com
2In The Now - apologies it's a long review!robin.setty@gmail.com
3Fair Weather Friendsrobin.setty@gmail.com
4Fair Weather Friendsmarjlarue@gmail.com
5Fair Weather Friendsmarjlarue@gmail.com
6In The Now - apologies it's a long review!pitucco_g@yahoo.it
7In The Now - apologies it's a long review!per.bausager@gmail.com
8In The Now - apologies it's a long review!compoccia@aol.com
9Fair Weather Friendscompoccia@aol.com
10Fair Weather Friendsmarjlarue@gmail.com
11In The Now - apologies it's a long review!compoccia@aol.com
12In The Now - apologies it's a long review!marjlarue@gmail.com
13Fair Weather Friendscompoccia@aol.com
14In The Now - apologies it's a long review!compoccia@aol.com
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 15:48:00 +0200 From: Per Bausager <per.bausager@gmail.com> Subject: Re: In The Now reviews IMO they both have fantastic voices and while Robins may be superior to Barry's (hard to compare) I find that Barry's phrasing is more interesting. Also do I believe that Barry's songwriting don't focus so much on hooks as it did in earlier days. Best regards Per Bausager - on mobile Den 14. okt. 2016 22.13 skrev : > Merging their different styles is what made their musical marriage work, > obviously not their brotherhood, according to Barry. > > All three have written beautiful music, but better together. Barry moved > further into more complex song structure, but Robin has been known to veer > away from the simple structure. They both have written catchy songs, but > Robin seems to know exactly where to place the hook. > > I think Robin struggled with commercial vs art. Barry, to me, was always > more of the commercial writer. I also think it was Barry that kept Robin > from veering too far off into left field. But Robin may have pushed Barry > in a different direction. > > To address 50SCD, I still listen to it, often, but TR and SBTB are part of > my most played playlist. TR is a beautiful piece of music. It pulls me > directly into the opening festivities before pushing me into the lifeboat, > while saying goodbye. SBTB takes me through a melancholic weave of love, > loss, and loneliness, but other emotions that I've still yet to decipher. > Robin's music, and I suspect his emotional vocal delivery hits me directly > in the heart. Therein lie the difference, Robin has always had the ability > to make me feel. I rarely feel this with Barry's music. > > One of Barry's best heartfelt vocal delivery is TLS, but when I play TLS > back to back with I Can't See Nobody, as someone said, no one compares to > Robin's vocals. His delivery, the versatility of his voice cannot be > matched, IMO. > > Kitt- > > > > Sent from my iPad > > On Oct 14, 2016, at 1:31 PM, Salvatore Compoccia via Words < > Words@brothersgibb.com> wrote: > > > >I have always thought that Robin wrote more catchy songs than Barry, but > as a whole I >like Barrys songs better. > > > I think there may be some truth to that, but in the later years. Barry > obviously wrote a lot of catchy songs going back to when he was a kid in > Australia and through the 70's. You would figure he came up with most of > those catchy hooks on all those late 70's hits. Joe Brennan argues in Gibb > Songs that Barry changed his songwriting style around 1980 when he did the > Guilty album for Barbra Streisand, evolving into a more sophisticated > songwriter with more complex song structure, albeit still within the pop > music form. I think this clearly occurred, although Barry still could come > up with the catchy hit song when needed e.g. "You Win Again". > > > Robin or R&M, remained largely commercial songwriters with the ever > present goal of the hit song. While Barry did also, I think the difference > was that Barry was comfortable going a little far afield from the pop song > format, while Robin seemed to have stuck to the stricter, and simpler > method I guess, of composing popular music. I wouldn't be surprised if this > didn't cause some issues in those later years. but, as Joe again points > out, they did seem to reconcile those contrasting styles very successfully > at times with songs like "For Whom the Bell Tolls" among others. > > > I am not a big fan of the noisy electric guitar parts. > > >Per > > > Me neither really. In smaller doses maybe. Barry did seem to use the lead > electric guitar more than usual on the new album and as I speculated in an > earlier post I think this may have been Steve pushing for a more prominent > guitar sound. Or perhaps it was Barry appeasing his son? > > There was a recent interview where Barry confided that both Steve and > Ashley were unhappy about some things. As usual, Barry did not provide > specifics and he didn't say if it was related to the musical direction of > the album or their songwriting partnership or if it was personal. Yet, I > wonder if Barry felt that both his sons and particularly Steve, now in his > 40's, should have more of an influence now. Judging from the sound of some > of the tracks, and perhaps some of the lyrics as well, maybe they did? > > Sal > > Salvatore Compoccia > compoccia@aol.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Per Bausager > To: Words List Member > Sent: Thu, Oct 13, 2016 11:38 am > Subject: [Words] In The Now reviews > > I have always thought that Robin wrote more catchy songs than Barry, but > as a whole I like Barrys songs better. > > IMO Robins voice was as strong as ever until the very end. Obviously > Barrys voice is thinner than it used to be but already in TIWICI that was a > fact. It has lost it's richness. But for me he still delivers. I find that > he puts over the ballads very stongly with this fragile emotional voice. > > I always have to wait a few months before I really can judge an album a a > whole. But after listening 15-20 times I really like. Although I am not a > big fan of the noisy electric guitar parts. > > Per > > 2016-10-13 14:02 GMT+02:00 nibor75 via Words : > >> I agree with Bill and Toni. In fact I have been playing 50SCD >> continually in my car. Nothing compares to >> Robin's voice, for me anyway. I am always picking up some nuances I >> missed previously. >> >> Debbie >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Toni Quintana >> To: Words List Member >> Sent: Wed, Oct 12, 2016 11:05 am >> Subject: [Words] In The Now reviews >> >> Totally agree >> >> El 12/10/2016 16:54, "Bill Busch" escribió: >> >>> Not necessarily. >>> I absolutely loved the vast majority 50SCD from the first play. In fact >>> I still play the entire album to this day. >>> I still do not like In The Now, particularly the vocals. Has nothing to >>> do with a Bee Gees sound. Has everything to do with Barry’s voice having >>> retired a while back. >>> >>> I see others who have done the same, instantly liked 50SCD but not In >>> The Now. >>> >>> People need to stop ‘assuming’ we can’t separate the individual’s music >>> from the group’s. It’s time to put that silly notion to rest. >>> >>> Bill >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:43:12 +0200 >>> >>> From: "julian@theglassfamily.co.uk" >>> >>> Subject: In The Now reviews >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> I would not be surprised their being mixed reviews. Barry sin Robin and Maurice is a very different sound. Not what the reviewers would expect. More importantly I think there is a need to grow into Gibb albums, so one or two plays is too soon to judge >>> >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> >>> >>> Julian >>> >>> "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees )http://www.brothersgibb.com >>> >>> > > > > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees )http://www.brothersgibb.com > > Back to top
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 15:36:15 +0100 From: Robin Setty <robin.setty@gmail.com> Subject: In The Now - apologies it's a long review! In The Now is the perfect album for me. Whilst, I’ve always been a fan of the Bee Gees music and Barry Gibb’s voice, I generally lean towards a rockier style of guitar based music and the inclusion of a live band is always going to appeal. Since TIWICI, we’ve heard bits an pieces from Barry. The best of it was the Streisand album and the track of Cliff Richard. But the odd tracks he’s released (e.g. Underworld, Dr Mann have massively disappointed) There are some Bee Gees fans who are a little put out by the heayy guitar influence. It may have come as a bit of a shock, especially as the single In The Now is by far the most ‘classic Bee Gees’ sounding track on the album. But actually, I think there’s always been this tendency within Barry’s music to be a bit more on the rock side, from some of the sixties tracks but also songs like Tragedy (don’t let the falsetto and brass fool you - it’s a rock song) and especially some of the tracks in TIWICI. So, when Grand Illusion plays and Barry’s voice sounds terrific (heck - there’s some screaming falsetto that I’ve not heard since “System Of Love” on Hawks), there’s some brilliant guitar and drums, I=E2m more than happy. Actually, the album has loads of falsetto throughout - it’s just that sensibly it’s not used in the lead. Blowin’ a Fuse is also a fabulous song, it’s got just about everything including quite a bit of humour. There’s a massive Beatles influence here but there’s also loads of experimentation going on. Here’s a 70 year old doing new things YET AGAIN - one of the reasons the Bee Gees survived for so long. Another track where I think the vocals come across really well is Diamonds. Diamonds is a song with a complex structure, which is why it took me a long time to get into. Home Truth Song seems to have excited quite a few. I personally think it’s one of the weaker tracks, simply because it’s probably the least original. It=99s Barry doing West Coast America very well. However, there are lots of West Coast America songs that seem to sound a lot like one another. Cross to Bear is very deep and thoughtful. It also is one that showcases Barry’s voice - not so much in terms of its quality but by how many different ways he uses it. When the voice comes in, I’m actually a little surprised at how high he’s singing without falsetto. Unfortunately, it’s one of the two songs where if I had my way, I=E2d have got a line recorded. (The second line, where he misses the ’s=E2 in “I close my eyes”). The other is a little vocal glitch on the beautiful (if a little unoriginal) Star Crossed Lovers. Maybe this is where should comment on the voice. Of course it’s not what it once was. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I’d prefer it if the letter “s” could sound clear throughout. Sometimes, the problem is invisible (maybe technology helps); sometimes it’s rather apparent. However, there’s enough good stuff going on to let me hear past it. But most importantly, as I’ve said before, Barry Gibb still sings expressively enough to warm my soul big time. And the track where it excels most for me is “Meaning of the Word”. It’s also great to hear on this album that it’s not exclusively the Barry Gibb whisper. We have some pretty strong tenor throughout. To me, if there’s one aspect of this album that slightly irritates it’s that there are more musical cliches than I’ve ever heard on a Gibb album. Sometimes cliches are good (think “Chain Reaction=80) or in this album, Blowin a Fuse. But those corny bossa nova brass decorations at the end of “Shadows” are little bit too much for me. Similarly, The Long Goodbye is the weakest track on the album because it’s not good enough to justify being just another ballad. Sometimes I’m not quite sure what to make of it. The way Amy In Colour ends, almost places Sargent Pepper on my turntable. Is that good or bad? -Amy in Colour is really an interesting track and highlights the diversity of this record! Last of all, I’m not as sold on “End of The Rainbow=9D as others might be. Yes - it’s beautiful but I can’t quite allow the lyric “My Fair Weather friend” to rest easily with me - not given what the song=80s about. I started off by saying the album is perfect for me. Even though I=99ve been fairly critical, that’s just because I am difficult to please! To me I never heard the perfect Bee Gees album, even though they stand out as my favourite group of all time. I’m just pleased to have bought something I’d never get - Barry Gibb writing terrific songs, with a great band and in the most part sounding better than I’d have expected him to in 2016. Oh and one other thing. I don’t care a huge amount for Grey Ghost or Solider’s Son but Daddy’s Little Girl (especially now that the spelling’s been corrected) is gorgeous and maybe could have replaced one of the ballads. Kilburn Towers Back to top
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 16:50:30 +0100 From: Robin Setty <robin.setty@gmail.com> Subject: Fair Weather Friends OK. I think I get it now. It's Robin talking to Barry. There's the guilt; Barry's been the fair weather friend. Right? Kilburn Towers Back to top
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 11:19:01 -0500 From: KittLarue <marjlarue@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Fair Weather Friends You may be right. Although, Barry sung part of this to Robin while he was in a coma, Barry has said this is a tribute to all of his brothers, so is the line "fair weather friend" referring to all? I personally believe the song was inspired primarily based on Barry's fragile relationship with Robin. Barry and Robin have sung duel leads on a song with two opposing views, perhaps this is Robin speaking through Barry? Don't know, but it's interesting. Kitt- Sent from My World > On Oct 15, 2016, at 10:50 AM, Robin Setty wrote: > > OK. I think I get it now. It's Robin talking to Barry. There's the > guilt; Barry's been the fair weather friend. Right? > > Kilburn Towers > > > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com > Back to top
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 11:23:01 -0500 From: KittLarue <marjlarue@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Fair Weather Friends I guess only Barry can answer this. Kitt- Sent from My World > On Oct 15, 2016, at 10:50 AM, Robin Setty wrote: > > There's the > guilt; Barry's been the fair weather friend. Right? Back to top
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 18:34:34 +0200 From: Gabriella <pitucco_g@yahoo.it> Subject: Re: In The Now - apologies it's a long review! Nice rewiew! I agree! Gabriella Inviato da iPhone > Il giorno 15 ott 2016, alle ore 16:36, Robin Setty ha scritto: > > In The Now is the perfect album for me. Whilst, I’ve always been a > fan of the Bee Gees music and Barry Gibb’s voice, I generally lean > towards a rockier style of guitar based music and the inclusion of a > live band is always going to appeal. Since TIWICI, we’ve heard bits > an pieces from Barry. The best of it was the Streisand album and the > track of Cliff Richard. But the odd tracks he’s released (e.g. > Underworld, Dr Mann have massively disappointed) > > There are some Bee Gees fans who are a little put out by the heayy > guitar influence. It may have come as a bit of a shock, especially as > the single In The Now is by far the most ‘classic Bee Gees’ sounding > track on the album. But actually, I think there’s always been this > tendency within Barry’s music to be a bit more on the rock side, from > some of the sixties tracks but also songs like Tragedy (don’t let the > falsetto and brass fool you - it’s a rock song) and especially some of > the tracks in TIWICI. > > So, when Grand Illusion plays and Barry’s voice sounds terrific (heck > - there’s some screaming falsetto that I’ve not heard since “System Of > Love” on Hawks), there’s some brilliant guitar and drums, I=E2m more > than happy. Actually, the album has loads of falsetto throughout - > it’s just that sensibly it’s not used in the lead. > > Blowin’ a Fuse is also a fabulous song, it’s got just about everything > including quite a bit of humour. There’s a massive Beatles > influence here but there’s also loads of experimentation going on. > Here’s a 70 year old doing new things YET AGAIN - one of the reasons > the Bee Gees survived for so long. > > Another track where I think the vocals come across really well is > Diamonds. Diamonds is a song with a complex structure, which is why > it took me a long time to get into. Home Truth Song seems to have > excited quite a few. I personally think it’s one of the weaker > tracks, simply because it’s probably the least original. It=99s Barry > doing West Coast America very well. However, there are lots of West > Coast America songs that seem to sound a lot like one another. > > Cross to Bear is very deep and thoughtful. It also is one that > showcases Barry’s voice - not so much in terms of its quality but by > how many different ways he uses it. When the voice comes in, I’m > actually a little surprised at how high he’s singing without falsetto. > Unfortunately, it’s one of the two songs where if I had my way, I=80d > have got a line recorded. (The second line, where he misses the ’s’ > in “I close my eyes”). The other is a little vocal glitch on the > beautiful (if a little unoriginal) Star Crossed Lovers. > > Maybe this is where should comment on the voice. Of course it’s not > what it once was. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I’d prefer it if the > letter “s” could sound clear throughout. Sometimes, the problem is > invisible (maybe technology helps); sometimes it’s rather apparent. > However, there’s enough good stuff going on to let me hear past it. > But most importantly, as I’ve said before, Barry Gibb still sings > expressively enough to warm my soul big time. And the track where it > excels most for me is “Meaning of the Word”. It’s also great to hear > on this album that it’s not exclusively the Barry Gibb whisper. We > have some pretty strong tenor throughout. > > To me, if there’s one aspect of this album that slightly irritates > it’s that there are more musical cliches than I’ve ever heard on a > Gibb album. Sometimes cliches are good (think “Chain Reaction=9D) or in > this album, Blowin a Fuse. But those corny bossa nova brass > decorations at the end of “Shadows” are little bit too much for me. > Similarly, The Long Goodbye is the weakest track on the album because > it’s not good enough to justify being just another ballad. Sometimes > I’m not quite sure what to make of it. The way Amy In Colour ends, > almost places Sargent Pepper on my turntable. Is that good or bad? > -Amy in Colour is really an interesting track and highlights the > diversity of this record! > > Last of all, I’m not as sold on “End of The Rainbow” as others might > be. Yes - it’s beautiful but I can’t quite allow the lyric “My Fair > Weather friend” to rest easily with me - not given what the song=80s > about. > > I started off by saying the album is perfect for me. Even though I’ve > been fairly critical, that’s just because I am difficult to please! To > me I never heard the perfect Bee Gees album, even though they stand > out as my favourite group of all time. I’m just pleased to have > bought something I’d never get - Barry Gibb writing terrific songs, > with a great band and in the most part sounding better than I’d have > expected him to in 2016. > > Oh and one other thing. I don’t care a huge amount for Grey Ghost or > Solider’s Son but Daddy’s Little Girl (especially now that the > spelling’s been corrected) is gorgeous and maybe could have replaced > one of the ballads. > > Kilburn Towers > > > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com > Back to top
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 19:05:37 +0200 From: Per Bausager <per.bausager@gmail.com> Subject: Re: In The Now - apologies it's a long review! Great analyses, KT👍 Best regards Per Bausager - on mobile Den 15. okt. 2016 18.35 skrev "Gabriella via Words" : > Nice rewiew! I agree! Gabriella > > Inviato da iPhone > > > Il giorno 15 ott 2016, alle ore 16:36, Robin Setty < > robin.setty@gmail.com> ha scritto: > > > > In The Now is the perfect album for me. Whilst, I’ve always been a > > fan of the Bee Gees music and Barry Gibb’s voice, I generally lean > > towards a rockier style of guitar based music and the inclusion of a > > live band is always going to appeal. Since TIWICI, we’ve heard bits > > an pieces from Barry. The best of it was the Streisand album and the > > track of Cliff Richard. But the odd tracks he’s released (e.g. > > Underworld, Dr Mann have massively disappointed) > > > > There are some Bee Gees fans who are a little put out by the heayy > > guitar influence. It may have come as a bit of a shock, especially as > > the single In The Now is by far the most ‘classic Bee Gees=80 sounding > > track on the album. But actually, I think there’s always been this > > tendency within Barry’s music to be a bit more on the rock side, from > > some of the sixties tracks but also songs like Tragedy (don’t let the > > falsetto and brass fool you - it’s a rock song) and especially some of > > the tracks in TIWICI. > > > > So, when Grand Illusion plays and Barry’s voice sounds terrific (heck > > - there’s some screaming falsetto that I’ve not heard since “System Of > > Love” on Hawks), there’s some brilliant guitar and drums, I’m more > > than happy. Actually, the album has loads of falsetto throughout - > > it’s just that sensibly it’s not used in the lead. > > > > Blowin’ a Fuse is also a fabulous song, it’s got just about everything > > including quite a bit of humour. There’s a massive Beatles > > influence here but there’s also loads of experimentation going on. > > Here’s a 70 year old doing new things YET AGAIN - one of the reasons > > the Bee Gees survived for so long. > > > > Another track where I think the vocals come across really well is > > Diamonds. Diamonds is a song with a complex structure, which is why > > it took me a long time to get into. Home Truth Song seems to have > > excited quite a few. I personally think it’s one of the weaker > > tracks, simply because it’s probably the least original. It=80s Barry > > doing West Coast America very well. However, there are lots of West > > Coast America songs that seem to sound a lot like one another. > > > > Cross to Bear is very deep and thoughtful. It also is one that > > showcases Barry’s voice - not so much in terms of its quality but by > > how many different ways he uses it. When the voice comes in, I=99m > > actually a little surprised at how high he’s singing without falsetto. > > Unfortunately, it’s one of the two songs where if I had my way, I’d > > have got a line recorded. (The second line, where he misses the =99s’ > > in “I close my eyes”). The other is a little vocal glitch on the > > beautiful (if a little unoriginal) Star Crossed Lovers. > > > > Maybe this is where should comment on the voice. Of course it’s not > > what it once was. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I=99d prefer it if the > > letter “s” could sound clear throughout. Sometimes, the problem is > > invisible (maybe technology helps); sometimes it’s rather apparent. > > However, there’s enough good stuff going on to let me hear past it. > > But most importantly, as I’ve said before, Barry Gibb still sings > > expressively enough to warm my soul big time. And the track where it > > excels most for me is “Meaning of the Word”. It=99s also great to hear > > on this album that it’s not exclusively the Barry Gibb whisper. We > > have some pretty strong tenor throughout. > > > > To me, if there’s one aspect of this album that slightly irritates > > it’s that there are more musical cliches than I’ve ever heard on a > > Gibb album. Sometimes cliches are good (think “Chain Reaction=E2) or in > > this album, Blowin a Fuse. But those corny bossa nova brass > > decorations at the end of “Shadows” are little bit too much for me. > > Similarly, The Long Goodbye is the weakest track on the album because > > it’s not good enough to justify being just another ballad. Sometimes > > I’m not quite sure what to make of it. The way Amy In Colour e nds, > > almost places Sargent Pepper on my turntable. Is that good or bad? > > -Amy in Colour is really an interesting track and highlights the > > diversity of this record! > > > > Last of all, I’m not as sold on “End of The Rainbow=80 as others might > > be. Yes - it’s beautiful but I can’t quite allow the lyric “My Fair > > Weather friend” to rest easily with me - not given what the song’s > > about. > > > > I started off by saying the album is perfect for me. Even though I=80ve > > been fairly critical, that’s just because I am difficult to please! To > > me I never heard the perfect Bee Gees album, even though they stand > > out as my favourite group of all time. I’m just pleased to have > > bought something I’d never get - Barry Gibb writing terrific songs, > > with a great band and in the most part sounding better than I’d have > > expected him to in 2016. > > > > Oh and one other thing. I don’t care a huge amount for Grey Ghost or > > Solider’s Son but Daddy’s Little Girl (especially now that the > > spelling’s been corrected) is gorgeous and maybe could have replaced > > one of the ballads. > > > > Kilburn Towers > > > > > > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > > http://www.brothersgibb.com > > > > > > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com > > Back to top
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 13:23:31 -0400 From: Salvatore Compoccia <compoccia@aol.com> Subject: Re: In The Now - apologies it's a long review! >Last of all, I’m not as sold on “End of The Rainbow=9D as others might >be. Yes - it’s beautiful but I can’t quite allow the lyric “My Fair >Weather friend” to rest easily with me - not given what the song=E2s >about. Yes, that "fair weather friend" line caught me by surprise as well. I'm surprised Barry left it in the song. A little put off by it, to be honest. Even the line "So goodbye amigo" is kind of out of place, no? The song itself is nice, although I was kind o Lastly, if the song was actually written for Robin, it seems as if it was more of a statement Barry was making to Robin- the dream came true so let's just enjoy it and stop worrying about any more hits or further success, etc. But,I tend to believe it's Sal Salvatore Compoccia compoccia@aol.com Back to top
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 13:28:51 -0400 From: Salvatore Compoccia <compoccia@aol.com> Subject: Re: Fair Weather Friends No, I think it's all from Barry's point of view. Also, I don't think "fair weather friend" is applicable to any of the brothers, which is why I think it's such an inapt lyric. If anything, they stuck together to the most when things got bad. The dissensio Sal Salvatore Compoccia compoccia@aol.com Back to top
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 12:46:28 -0500 From: KittLarue <marjlarue@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Fair Weather Friends I'm not sure about the lyric in question. I disagree with you regarding them sticking together when things were bad. When it came to music they may have stuck together, but as brothers, when it should have mattered most, absolutely not. I would argue that things were pretty bad after Mo died and I fail to see any solidarity between the brothers. Kitt- Sent from My World > On Oct 15, 2016, at 12:28 PM, Salvatore Compoccia via Words wrote: > > No, I think it's all from Barry's point of view. Also, I don't think "fair weather friend" is applicable to any of the brothers, which is why I think it's such an inapt lyric. If anything, they stuck together to the most when things got bad. The dissens > > Sal Back to top
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 13:56:33 -0400 From: Salvatore Compoccia <compoccia@aol.com> Subject: Re: In The Now - apologies it's a long review! >Home Truth Song seems to have >excited quite a few. I personally think it’s one of the weaker >tracks, simply because it’s probably the least original. It=99s Barry >doing West Coast America very well. However, there are lots of West >Coast America songs that seem to sound a lot like one another. West Coast America? I always equated the West Coast sound with the Beach Boys in the 1960's and the Eagles in the 1970's (no idea what it would it would be now). On "Home Truth Song" Barry is channeling Bruce Springsteen, who is from New Jersey and the Ea At any rate, I think it's very good song regardless what part of the country inspired it. Sal Salvatore Compoccia compoccia@aol.com Back to top
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 13:01:42 -0500 From: KittLarue <marjlarue@gmail.com> Subject: Re: In The Now - apologies it's a long review! Perhaps western PA, but I disagree that Jersey--North, South, or Western fits into the American heartland. Kitt- Sent from My World > On Oct 15, 2016, at 12:56 PM, Salvatore Compoccia via Words wrote: > > (although much of NJ and neighboring Pennsylavania comfortably fits into the American heartland) Back to top
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 14:03:31 -0400 From: Salvatore Compoccia <compoccia@aol.com> Subject: Re: Fair Weather Friends >I'm not sure about the lyric in question. I disagree with you regarding them sticking >together when things were bad. When it came to music they may have stuck together, >but as brothers, when it should have mattered most, absolutely not. I should have been clearer, but I was referring to their professional career as the Bee Gees, not their personal lives as brothers. >I would argue that things were pretty bad after Mo died and I fail to see any solidarity >between the brothers. >Kitt I think there must have been a good deal solidarity between the 3 brothers, both musically and personally, throughout most of their lives together. Maurice's death obviously changed things between Barry and Robin and clearly for the worse. Although, I sti Sal Salvatore Compoccia compoccia@aol.com Back to top
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 14:12:16 -0400 From: Salvatore Compoccia <compoccia@aol.com> Subject: Re: In The Now - apologies it's a long review! >Perhaps western PA, What did somebody say once, that PA is Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and Alabama in between. >but I disagree that Jersey--North, South, or Western fits into the American heartland. >Kitt- Well, I said certain parts. I know it's a diversified state, but some of it seems to fit nicely into Americana or whatever one calls it. Sal Salvatore Compoccia compoccia@aol.com Back to top
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