Overview
The Story of the Bee Gees pulls together every fascinating strand to tell the story of a group with the imagination of the Beatles, the pop craft of ABBA, the drama of Fleetwood Mac, and the emotional heft of the Beach Boys. Uniquely, the Bee Gees’s tale spans the entire modern pop era—they are the only group to have scored British top-ten singles in the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s—and includes world-conquering disco successes like “Stayin’ Alive” and “More Than a Woman”, both from the soundtrack of the hit film Saturday Night Fever.
But the Bee Gees’s extraordinary career was one of highs and lows. From a vicious but temporary split in 1969 to several unreleased albums, disastrous TV and film appearances, and a demoralizing cabaret season, the group weren’t always reveling in the glow of million-selling albums, private jets, and UNICEF concerts. Yet, even in the Gibbs’ darkest times, their music was rarely out of the charts, as sung by the likes of Al Green, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, and Destiny’s Child.
Capturing the human story at the heart of the Bee Gees, this book is will delight hardcore fans with its details, while engaging casual pop listeners who simply want to know more about this important and enigmatic group.
Review
The Bee Gees’s extraordinary career was one of highs and lows. From a vicious but temporary split in 1969 to several unreleased albums, disastrous TV and film appearances, and a demoralizing cabaret season, the group weren’t always reveling in the glow of million-selling albums, private jets, and UNICEF concerts. Yet, even in the Gibbs’ darkest times, their music was rarely out of the charts, as sung by the likes of Al Green, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, and Destiny’s Child.
Now I did fluctuate between 3 and 4 stars. Basically because I wanted more about their lives and less about the creativity of the music…I know, I know! They are a musical group but it just felt like it was missing something. I did settle on 4 stars because I did learn a great deal! Through many trials and tribulations…this group is a one that will not be forgotten!
I did love the list of songs at the front of each segment. Brought back so many memories. This list encompasses the top 10 songs for the time frame of the segment in their life story.
The narrator, Paul Fox, really did a good job. I enjoyed his cadence!
I received this audiobook from the publisher for a honest review.
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