34 episodes
Words - The Bee Gees Podcast Stuart Jepson & Cristiano Jepson
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5.0 • 16 Ratings
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Join Stuart and Cristiano as they explore the music and lives of the Brothers Gibb. Father and son duo Stuart and Cristiano go through every studio, live and associated album (as well as countless additional and often unreleased material) that the Bee Gees have been involved with. From the formative years in Australia to the obscure abandoned-album depths of the early 1970s, and from the R&B-inspired grooves to the major artist collaborations of the 1980s, and all the way (above and) beyond! Enjoy the journey through this incredible catalogue of music, wherever you are!
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Guilty
The vocal prowess of Barbra Streisand with the production and songwriting talents of the Gibb-Galuten team... it's a match made in music heaven. And the results prove it. The album 'Guilty', released September 1980, stormed to number one all over the world, accompanied by chart-topping singles. Closing off Season 3 with style, Stuart and Cristiano discuss this masterful album, comparing the finished product to Barry's demos, whilst also exploring Streisand's earlier work, to understand how this project came to such magical fruition.
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Sunrise
In May 1980, Jimmy Ruffin released his seventh and final studio album, 'Sunrise'. This often-overlooked album consisted of compositions by Robin Gibb and Blue Weaver (with contributions from Barry, Maurice and Andy), with the pair also producing the album. 'Sunrise' is a fascinating combination of the distinct Robin Gibb lyrics, Weaver's trademark arrangements and Ruffin's motown style. When Marcy Levy's vocals and 1970s soul sounds are added in, the result is a charming and totally unique album in the Gibb catalogue. Stuart and Cristiano delve into 'Sunrise', as well as some surrounding material from Robin.
Hold On To My Love - Gulymix: JIMMY RUFFIN feat. ROBIN GIBB - Hold On To My Love - Extended Mix (gulymix) (youtube.com)
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After Dark
Stuart and Cristiano delve into Andy Gibb's third and final studio album, 'After Dark', released in early 1980. The discouse which often surrounds this album focuses on the overdubs and input from Barry (who also pens almost all of the material on this album), due to Andy's declining vocal capabilities and his absence from recording sessions. However, there's a whole new side to 'After Dark', as Stuart will explain...
After Dark instrumental: https://youtu.be/GD58kCp6ZBE?si=MXDquwxF2J3EL_DN
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Spirits Having Flown - Part 2
Stuart and Cristiano return for side two of 'Spirits Having Flown', as well as a summary of the Bee Gees' accompanying tour of North America, and a reflection of the album over four decades later, with thoughts from contemporary critics and listeners of the podcast.
Acapella ;Living Together' - Bee Gees Living Together (Vocal Track) - YouTube
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Spirits Having Flown - Part 1
Spirits are flying high with this seminal 1979 release from the Bee Gees. Rounding off half a decade of chart topping singles and albums, 'Spirits Having Flown' epitomised the Brothers Gibb at the height of their game. Spotless production and arrangements, pitch-perfect falsettos and a refinement of the disco and ballads styles which had defined their recent material, all culminating in one of the group's best regarded, and best selling, albums. In Part One, Stuart and Cristiano discuss side one of the album, and the context of its recording.
A capella Too Much Heaven: Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven - Acapella (Only Vocals) - (Vocal Track) - YouTube
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Shadow Dancing
Stuart and Cristiano return to the youngest Gibb brother for Andy's second album, 'Shadow Dancing'. Released in 1978, this is an album of two halves; side one: Barry, and side two: Andy. With a majority of the latter's compositions being relegated to the album's second side in favour of his elder brother and Blue Weaver's single-worthy material on side one - which included chart-topping hits such as the title track, 'Our Love (Don't Throw It All Away)' and 'An Everlasting Love' - there's a whole different side to this album which is far too often overlooked, with Andy developing his country singer-songwriter approach from 'Flowing Rivers' and adapting to his disco and pop surroundings.
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Customer Reviews
Top Notch
As a life long BeeGees fan since about ‘77, this podcast is full of research, anecdotes and original music. Complete with bits of interviews, demo versions and background stories. Very well done. Listened to Main Course + CofTW so far. Excellent. 5 stars +++
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True Bee Gees Love!
I appreciate your thoughtful perspectives on the Gibbs’ music. They take their craft seriously, and both of you do too! It’s interesting to hear what you felt about tracks/albums when they were released, compared to hearing them recently for the first time. I came to their music in 1975, but started tracking down the back catalog at record collectors conventions in the late 70’s. Their music means a lot to me to this day, so I love listening to your podcast! Keep up your great work.