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2. “Keppel Road: The Life And Music of the Bee Gee” (VHS)

March 1997 saw Melvyn Bragg’s “The South Bank Show” air an hour special look at the life of the Bee Gees. In June 1997 a 90 minute version of that program was released as a home video. The show begins with Robin, Barry (on guitar) and Maurice (on keyboard) sitting in a circle at their Middle Ear Recording Studio singing “Still Waters”.

We get to travel with Robin, Maurice and Barry back to their childhood in Manchester. Here the brothers stand in the room of their Keppel Road home where they first sang in harmony. They visited Oswald Road School where Maurice remebers entrance where they would stand by the wall and sing to the other childern. They stand on a street corner and sing “Lollipop”. They walk through the alleyway that brought them to the Gaumount Theatre where they sang in public for the first time.

During interviews the brothers talk about thier influences, the families move to Australia, meeting Robert Stigwood, the disco craze, their move to Miami Beach and younger brother Andy.

We the boys sing “Jive Talkin”, “Tragedy”, “To Love Somebody”, “New York Mining Disaster 1941″, “I’ve Gotta Get A Message To You”, “I Surrender” and “I Could Not Love You More”.

We joing Robin, Maurice and Barry in the studio as they work on a new song “Just In Case”.

With interviews,  archive footage and music we are brought through the life of the Bee Gees.

Next I am going to share my collection of videos. Whether it be in concert or an interview. Whether they are talking or singing. Whether they are being serious or joking around. I love to watch Robin, Maurice, Barry and Andy.

Here is my collection of…

Videos

1. “Bee Gees One Night Only” (VHS)

This live concert was recorded at the MGM Grand in Las Vega in 1997. Where Robin, Maurice and Barry perform a selection of their greatest hits from throughout the years. And Celine Dion joins the brothers on stage for “Immortality”. You need to watch out for Maurice’s sense of humor during the medley. And for his dance steps during the encore of “You Should Be Dancing”. Robin takes my breathe away. I wish he would his hair like this. He looks so sexy.

The most touching moment of the concert is when the Bee Gee perform with their late brother, Andy Gibb. While videos of Andy flash on the screen behind the brothers. Robin, Maurice and Barry begin to sing “Our Love (Don’t Throw It All Away)”. As the second verse starts Andy’s voice takes over on lead as the Bee Gees sing backing vocals. As I watch this I wish I could see Robin, Maurice, Barry and Andy all on stage together.

21. A few years ago my oldest daughter gave me a CD as a Christmas gift. It held two of my favorite Robin Gibb songs. (I know, but it is so hard to pick one favorite. The music is so full of meaning and emotion. And the voice seems to touch my soul.)

First is “Saved By The Bell” from Robin’s 1969 solo album “Robin’s Reign” The is such a beautiful song which showcases Robin’s unique singing voice. When he sings “I died for you” it gives me chills. Then there is the song “Mother of Love”. Which was inspired by Maurice Gibb. It would become Robin’s first new song to be published since Maurice passed away. When Robin sings “Mother of love, angel of light.” I just want to hold him tight and take away all his pain.

As of this date this is my Gibb Brother’s collection of records. But as any true fan knows it could be added to at anytime.

20.  “My Favorite Carols.” (CD) This is the first Christmas album from Robin Gibb. Though the Bee Gees recorded many albums over the years, they never recorded a Christmas album. Robin’s voice adds a special touch to old favorites such as “O Come All Ye Faithful”, “Silent Night”, “Away In A Manger” and “In The Bleak Midwinter”. Not to be missed is Robin’s version of “Noel”. My four year old grand daughter walks around singing “Say the children of the world,  No war, No war. We are the saviors and love is the cure. No war. No war. The children cry. We are the saviors with love on our side.”

Included with the CD is a bonus DVD “Making The Christmas Album from Dublin”. Some of the beautiful scenic pictures of the Dublin area is shown. And we get a look at Robin recording some of the carols. Robin speaks about his childhoood. About memories of the carols his mother would sing. Memories of the carols he sang in school. Robin talk about how Christmas has become about the present when it should be about the feeling. I could listen to this DVD all day just so I can hear Robin’s accent. He has such a beautiful, sexy speaking voice.

19. “Andy” (cassette) I have had this cassette for a long time. And sorry to say, I can’t remember who sent it to me. But I love it. It is filled with Andy Gibb performing on different TV shows.

Just some of the song… “Words and Music”, “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water”, “Falling In Love With You”, “Shadow Dancing”, “Me (Without You)”, “(Our Love) Don’t Throw It All Away”, “Desire”, “Flowing Rivers”, “Time Is Time”, “Thank Heaven For Little Girls”, “I Go For You”, “I Just Want To Be Your Everything”.

Andy also does an excellent job on a song older brother Barry made famous “Words”.

Something I really love! Andy sang “Oh Donna, Oh Donna”, then goes into “Yes, I’m the Great Pretender”. It gives me chills to hear Andy sing my name!!! There is a short interview with Andy talking about his 58 foot long boat.

And the Andy Gibb written song “Starlight”. Which brings tears to my eyes when he sings the line… “Don’t leave me here alone to die”.

18. “Still Waters” (cassette) Since “Bee Gees 1st” was released is 1967 the brothers have written, recorded and had more hit songs than most artists could ever dream of. Yet with the release in 1997 of “Still Waters” Robin, Maurice and Barry are still just as fresh with new ideas for their music.

In “Still Waters” Maurice teases me on “Closer Than Close”. Robin’s haunting tremble makes me shiver. Barry’s breathy vocals carry me away. Then the perfect melting together of their voices. They had me moving to the beat and singing along from start to finish.

Here are just a few of my favorite lyrics from the “Still Waters” album…

“Alone”…So I play. I’ll wait. And I pray it’s not too late. We came so far. Just the beat of a lonely heart. And it’s mine. And I don’t want to be alone.

“I Surrender”…I will walk through fire, keep you safe and sound. In the final hour, turn my life around. And I surrender take me for all time.

“I Could Not Love You More”…Here you are, owner of my heart. Never let you say goodbye. And there is something I must say to you. We leave the world outside. And you have come to me at last, we start. Open up your heart. Let my deepest love inside. I’m only doing what I have to do. If you promise to believe. That it’s you I’m living for. And I could not love you more.

“Still Waters Run Deep”…But living in your arms I can take it. Please don’t make me shiver. I know together we deliver. Let the gods decide who finds the sweetest thrill. Who can justify the truth? I love you still.

“My Lover’s Prayer”…It’s heaven on earth. You’re the fire and all that I’m worth. And I can be strong. You hold the key. Don’t say it’s over. Don’t say it’s over for me.

“With My Eyes Closed”…I can see you with my eyes closed. I can feel you when you’re near me. Just the knowing that you hear me, could be. You could measure my love. I can touch you with my hands tied. It don’t take no extra feeling. Let your imagination, just run. You can measure my love.

“Irresistible Force”…I know the place and the time(of our lives). My fair-weather friend. I feel your sorrow and tears(they are mine). We share to the end.

“Closer Than Close”…At the point of ecstasy. I write a symphony of poetry in motion. And leavin’ me there to die.

“I Will”…So this is who you are. And the rest of my life I dedicate to you. And I know that love can’t wait. There’s a moon and a sun. ANd a dream that sees me through.

“Obsessions”…Whisper and I’ll be there. I don’t want you begging me to stop. I just want to drown in your desire. Love is for those who dare. All the cream is rising to the top. And it’s the love you save from dying.

“Miracles Happen”…Broken wings, don’t arrive. It’s a storm but you still survive. Gonna take a miracle. So I go around believing you. Say good nigh, stay forever and nobody knows how much I pray for you at night. And Miracles Happen.

“Smoke and Mirrors”…May God bless you, keep you safe from all harm. I stand by you always. Time and motion. (smoke and mirrors) Hands touch, lips find a way. (That’s all I ever got) (smoke and mirrors) to Heaven on high.

17. “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band” (Record) The soundtrack for the movie starring Robin, Maurice and Barry Gibb along with Peter Frampton. It includes songs by Earth, Wind + Fire, Steve Martin, Billy Preston, Alice Cooper, George Burns, Aerosmith, Sandy Farina, Paul Nicholas, Frankie Howerd, Donald Pleasence, Dianne Steinberg and Stargard. Robin Gibb put in a solo performance on “Oh! Darlin” that made it to #15 on the US charts. A poster came with the record of the Bee Gees and Peter Frampton as the Lonely Hearts Club Band. I won this album from a radio station that held a contest when the soundtrack was released in 1978.

14. “How Deep Is Your Love” (Single in 45RPM record format.) Released in 1976 the B-side was “Can’t Keep A Good Man Down”. Soon after this release the Bee Gees would begin the “Saturday Night Fever” craze!

15. Andy Gibb’s single “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water” on 45 RPM. Released in 1977 Andy wrote the song with older brother Barry. But Andy can take full credit for the B-side, “Words And Music”.

16. “Andy Gibb”(CD) This album was released in 1991, after Andy’s death(March 5, 1958- March 10, 1988). It includes eleven of Andy’s hit songs in addition to the song “Man on Fire”. This song Andy wrote with Maurice and Barry. It is from Andy’s final recording sessions.

11. “Bee Gees-Their Greatest Hits-The Record”(CD) Released in 2001. From “Spicks and Specks” to “This Is Where I Came In”. We are given a selection of Bee Gees hits from throughout the years. “The Record” includes four songs written by the brothers for other artists. But for the first time here we can listen to the brothers versions of “Immortality”(Celine Dion), “Heartbreaker”(Dionne Warwick). And Robin’s vocals really stand out on “Emotion”(Samantha Sang) and “Islands In The Stream”(Kenny Rogers with Dolly Parton).

12. “Bee Gees Number Ones”(CD and DVD) This was released after the tragic death of Maurice Gibb. The CD has 19 of the Bee Gees hits including the Tribute Tract “Man In The Middle”. The DVD contains five hits “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “Jive Talking”, “Massachusetts” and “I Started A Joke”. Very emotional reading is “To Mo” written from Barry and Robin to Maurice.

13. “Bee Gees Tales From the Brothers Gibb-A History in Song 1967-1990″ This is a 4 CD boxed set that gives a wide selection from throughout Robin, Maurice and Barry’s musical career. With songs like ” I.O.I.O”, “Railroad”, “Charade”, “He’s A Liar”, “Nights on Broadway”, “Fanny(Be Tender With My Love)” and “Wouldn’t I Be Someone”. Along with their beautiful and unique voices, the boys, even at a young age had a talent for putting words and music together to touch the fans hearts.

8. “Size Isn’t Everything”(CD) My favorite song on this album is “For Whom The Bell Tolls”. Robin has such a beautiful and unique quality to his voice. And on this song he can bring tears to my eyes.

9. “This Is Where I Came In”(CD) This record allows each brother the chance to shine. Maurice gives the fans a rare treat when he sings lead on “Walking On Air” and “Man In The Middle”. Barry takes a turn to stand alone on “Loose Talk Costs Lives” and “Technicolor Dreams”. Robin graces the fans on “Embrace” and “Deja Vu”. Then the brothers wow us with their blended harmonies on songs including “Wedding Day”, “The Extra Mile” and “Sacred Trust”.

10. “This  Is Where I Came In” Rob Tyler a DJ from Star 93.7 in Boston Massachusetts sent me the single that was released to radio. He was kind enough to surprise me with it after we had talked about my meeting Robin, Maurice and Barry while on vacation in Miami Beach. It includes the “Radio Edit” and the “DJ Domino Remix Edit”(which was the version the station played on air) of the song “This Is Where I Came In”.