Bee gees Albums: First.

 



FIRST: this is the beginning to what has been a promising career in the music world on the international scene.  Now I have to mention that the album in the picture is not the original one but it is the rhino deluxe edition of this masterful album. As I have said in a prior post, these three brothers were song writing genius' and this Album demonstrates this very fact as it showcases a wide range of gems. Let us note two examples which are not single release (of which we have noted those last month). 

1.  Every Christian lion-hearted man will show you.

2. Please read me

Why these two?  Well-- upon just listening to them you will agree with me that they are absolute stand-outs alongside the other one that were singles. But to give some context to this: the first one has a church chanting solo part (best to describe it) of "O solo Dominque"  which gives it such a haunting dimension; and at the same time, it also gives it something of unique blend which identifies it as being a Gibb composition. the second one is also unique as it demonstrates a vocal range that until the 1975 Barry did not know he could use in such a manner-- I speak of falsetto. 

However, this album shows many different music styles or genres. such a few soul ballad like the single "To love somebody"  or the gem "one minute woman."  To me, this album should be one that should be on every music shelf; especially the devoted fan of the group. 

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