Clark ruled out, Siddle comes in for second Test Oct 17, 2008
The Bee Gees hit song Stayin' Alive might be more true to its name than the group ever could have guessed. Video Explore New Zealand's stunning natural treasures through eco tourism. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
CPR study suggests 'Stayin Alive' lives up to name Oct 17, 2008
CHICAGO (AP) - Stayin' Alive might be more true to its name than the Bee Gees ever could have guessed: At 103 beats per minute, the old disco song has almost the perfect rhythm to help jump-start a stopped heart ... "I don't know how the Bee Gees knew this," Nadkarni said. (AZCentral -- News)
Stayin Alive Tune Can Save Lives Oct 17, 2008
U.S. doctors have found the Bee Gees 1977 disco anthem "Stayin' Alive" provides an ideal beat to follow while performing chest compressions as part of CPR on a heart attack victim. The American Heart Association calls for chest compressions to be given at a rate of 100 per minute in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). (Newsmax)
Frost/Nixon, Gala opening, London Film Festival Oct 16, 2008
"I spent yesterday evening watching you interview the Bee Gees," a startled Birt replies when he discovers that Frost wants to tackle Nixon. As he showed playing Tony Blair in The Deal and The Queen, Sheen is an extraordinarily skilful actor. (Independent)
Minki: Bright young thing Oct 3, 2008
In fact, for Visser, there's nothing better than being at home, a glass of Shiraz in hand while lying on the couch watching TV. She might even order in her favourite food pizza and chill out to Cat Stevens, Diana Ross or the Bee Gees (she has old-school music tastes). Read more about Minki and The Library on the second page. (iAfrica.com)
Autistic scribe's outpourings mesmerise Sep 19, 2008
"MOST culture humbug sexy people are humble like Robert Redford. Most culture humbug sexy people are humble like the Bee Gees. Most culture humbug sexy people are humble like Star Wars." ... He is more forthcoming on dogs, old-fashioned cars and his favourite artists, the actress Joyce DeWitt and the Bee Gees ... "[Joyce DeWitt] was born in 1949 like the Bee Gees. She's a cold turkey hippie," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Celine There, Dion That Sep 17, 2008
Where Dion did hit her mark perfectly was when she reprised the Bee Gees' classic "All By Myself" during the first half of the performance. That song, which explores the terror of isolation, did manage to sound as if it was written for her. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Magically manlicious Sep 16, 2008
There's a sly hat-tip to the Bee Gees as well, just as there's a Sting-like spot on the art-rocking Kissing Girls. I hear Roxy Music on Kissing Girls and on In My Blood too, though the latter seems to have James Bond on guitar. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Thank you for the titles Sep 14, 2008
In 1978 there was Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band featuring Beatles music but a cast made up of The Bee Gees, Peter Frampton and Steve Martin. More recently we were offered the delightful Across the Universe (2007) with Jim Sturgess. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Nice, normal, humble and huge, huge stars Sep 6, 2008
Their new album has influences as diverse as Elvis Costello, Prince and Johnny Cash (Joe also cites the Bee Gees, Switchfoot and the Jefferson Starship). Nick swears "there's a funk feel to Burning Up, and even (on) Sorry, the music (is) Purple Rain-esque.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Kids character changes name on taste grounds Aug 20, 2008
The record label was alerted to the complaints by their online download suppliers and decided to relaunch the cuddly bear as DJ Teddy Z for his new single, a techno version of the Bee Gees' hit You Should be Dancing. "The bear and his manager, who is a turtle, came into the offices for a creative session and Teddy decided he wanted to go back to his real name which is DJ Teddy Z,'' a wry SonyBMG spokesman said yesterday. Sane Australia executive director Barbara Hocking said StigmaWatch had... (NEWS.com.au)
ROCK THE BEE GEES-US OUT Aug 10, 2008
Which leads to the question - with heavy metal and the Bee Gees having as much of a mutual audience as Rush Limbaugh and Michael Moore, how does this act attract an audience. "People understand the concept when they hear it," says Kohl, who along with his bandmates performs in a white satin jacket, chest bared to the world. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Blame it on Tina and all the rest Aug 9, 2008
"Cheap wine and a female goat" - instead of "Cheap wine and a three-day growth" Cold Chisel"I don't understand the point of fingers" - instead of "All of us stand and point our fingers" Eskimo Joe"I'm still lost in Bunnings" - instead of "I'm still lost and running" Powderfinger"Dirty deeds and they're done to sheep" - instead of "Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap" AC/DC"People too scared to go to Brisbane" - instead of "People too scared to go to prison" Midnight Oil"Alex the seal" -... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Jacksons to receive Icon honour Aug 6, 2008
Other artists to have received the honour include James Brown, Isaac Hayes, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, The Bee Gees, and Carlos Santana. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
OKI Data Americas Presents Memories of Elvis Tribute Show, Featuring Joe Esposito, Former Road Manager to Elvis Presley Jul 24, 2008
Esposito also managed shows for legendary greats such as Michael Jackson, The Bee Gees, The Carpenters and John Denver. Currently he resides in Las Vegas with his wife Martha and son Anthony, working as a casino host at the Wynn Resort. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jo Stafford; singer gained fame with WWII soldiers and in '50s Jul 18, 2008
Ms. Stafford did make a few appearances after the 1960s, among them a revival of Jonathan and Darlene Edwards in the late '70s for which she sang inimitable lounge versions of the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive" and Helen Reddy's "I Am Woman.". Ms. Stafford's first marriage - to Pied Pipers singer John Huddleston - ended in divorce. (Boston Globe)
European borders fall for music royalties Jul 17, 2008
The European Commission moved Wednesday to break up a system of national monopoly organizations that collect money for composers and song writers when their music is used on radio and television, in nightclubs or over the Internet (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Beat goes on in new generation Jul 14, 2008
"Joel really took it up himself, I remember taking an Elton John CD to him once and he sat down and just played it, he has a lot more talent than I ever had," said Jacobsen, a one-time member of the Joy Boys with his brother Col Joye, and director of such venues as the Entertainment Centre and the Capitol Theatre, and concert promoter for visiting acts such as Barbra Streisand, the Three Tenors, the Bee Gees, and Michael Jackson. "He also understands the hard work he built himself a home studio... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
New word defines all of those misunderstood song lyrics Jul 13, 2008
I always thought the Bee Gees song about more than a woman sounded a bit like they were singing about bald-headed woman though am not sure if anyone else heard it that way. Mondegreen was reportedly first spotted in print in 1954 and has been watched since then, but just now is thought appropriate to be added to the dictionary. (New Iberia, LA)
EU musicians oppose Europe-wide online licensing Jul 7, 2008
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The Bee Gees' Robin Gibb and other European music composers warned Thursday that standardizing music royalties across Europe could hurt musicians and the songs they write. (165). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Bernanke's words strike false note Jun 27, 2008
In 1968, the Australian rock band The Bee Gees sang the song Words, a melancholy ballad of a penurious lover, trying to win the hand of his intended through verse and prose, the only romantic tools at his disposal. Talk in everlasting words, and dedicate them all to me. (Asia Times Online)
Bee Gees may return, singer says Jun 25, 2008
The Bee Gees' hits include Night Fever, Tragedy and You Win Again. Robin Gibb has said he and brother Barry may return to the stage as The Bee Gees, five years after their brother and bandmate Maurice died ... When Maurice Gibb died in 2003, his brothers said they would no longer use the Bee Gees name. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Talking Shop Jun 25, 2008
As one third of the Bee Gees, Robin Gibb is one of Britain's most successful singers and songwriters of the last 40 years ... The Bee Gees have had 25 UK top 20 hits since 1967 ... When Maurice died, you decided the Bee Gees wouldn't continue. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
One loud birthday Jun 20, 2008
We will have David Bowie's Let's Dance,' and The Bee Gees' You Should be Dancing. I hate The Bee Gees though; I hate disco. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The man's music Jun 17, 2008
-- Electric guitar on the 1978 Grammy Album of the Year for the soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever," playing both on Walter Murphy's "A Fifth of Beethoven" and all of the songs by the Bee Gees, who also won Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. -- Electric and acoustic guitar and electric sitar on the Stylistics' recordings of "You Make Me Feel Brand New," which became a gold single in 1974. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Chris Martin gives Radio 4 interviewer the cold shoulder Jun 14, 2008
The Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb walked off The Clive Anderson Show in 1996 after a verbal sparring match during which Gibb remarked: "We used to be called Les Tossers" and Anderson replied: "You'll always be Les Tossers to me.". Nicolas Sarkozy abruptly unplugged his microphone during an interview with the American television network CBS in October 2007 saying he was "very busy, very busy". (Independent)
A successful pyramid scheme Jun 13, 2008
Egyptian-born singer-songwriter builds a solid career her own way Friday, June 13, 2008 By BRENT JOHNSON Special to the Times. If only New Jersey had pyramids, Chantal Chamandy would be set. (NJ.com -- Times)
From bellbottoms to Blackberries: Hanover Highs Class of 1978 will host reunion this fall Jun 5, 2008
At the movies, a popular flick was Saturday Night Fever, starring John Travolta, and on the charts the Bee Gees Stayin Alive was the number one song. It was a time when pickup sports games in the neighborhood were big and when teenagers spent their free time cruising around town with friends. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
ITV talent show wins ratings war Jun 2, 2008
"I probably wouldn't have won if I'd done the Bee Gees.". Viewing figures peaked to 7. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Summer seasons begin for 3 area companies Jun 1, 2008
More importantly, theatergoers will be listening to songs made famous by the Bee Gees, the Carpenters, Three Dog Night, Barry Manilow and Helen Reddy. Also included are early hits from Billy Joel and James Taylor. (Syracuse.com)
JUNE: 'Swingtown' revisits the hedonistic '70s May 30, 2008
Swingtown is first and foremost a soap, but it's an optimistic one, more Wonder Years than The Ice Storm, Ang Lee's acidic 1997 film about Connecticut families in the era, but with classic music from the Bee Gees to Bob Dylan. "Tom is really about being inclusive," Show says. (USA Today -- Life)
Amy Winehouse gets into Cambridge May 28, 2008
In 2001 students were similarly bewildered to find a quotation from the Bee Gees in an exam on the subject of tragedy ... The line in the Bee Gees song where he sings, The feeling s gone and you can t go on , is a fair summary of the end of King Lear. (Times Online)
'Young @ Heart' May 23, 2008
Movie Review: 'Young@Heart. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Daryl Hall and John Oates Named BMI Icons at 56th Annual Pop Awards May 21, 2008
With this award, they join an elite list of previous BMI Icons that includes the Bee Gees, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Paul Simon, James Brown, Brian Wilson, Isaac Hayes, Dolly Parton and Carlos Santana. The effervescent popularity of Daryl Hall and John Oatess magical collaborations springs from the duos devout passion for Philly soul and buoyant pop harmonies. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sorry Arctic Monkeys, but Gordon Brown really likes listening to ... May 18, 2008
Bad luck Arctic Monkeys, turns out Gordon Brown really likes listening to the Bee Gees instead ... According to Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees the Prime Minister is a huge fan of the 70s group and their unique brand of falsetto disco pop - and listens to their music every day ... The Bee Gees in their 70s heyday. (Daily Mail)
People: Sarah Jessica Parker, Neil Young, David Byrne May 14, 2008
A musical based on the songs of the Bee Gees is being written for London's West End and Broadway. Robin Gibb said the project could be on the stage in the next year or so. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Bee Gees planning stage musical May 13, 2008
Robin Gibb has revealed that a musical featuring songs from the Bee Gees is being written for the West End and Broadway stage. Gibb confirmed the plans as he unveiled a plaque in London in honour of the group's contributions to music. (Digital Spy)
Bee Gee musical to hit stage May 11, 2008
A musical based on the songs of the Bee Gees is being written for London's West End and Broadway ... At Saturday's unveiling Gibb said: "It's very special and more so because of losing Maurice in 2003 my twin brother. The Bee Gees wrote Diana Ross' Chain Reaction in Brook Street "It's an honour to him because he is no longer with us and because it is bringing up memories. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
At a glance: 7 days of films, panels and parties May 11, 2008
Documentary about a band, led by the daughter of one of the Bee Gees, struggling to make it in the country music capital. 10 p.m. The Birthday. (Florida Times-Union)
Writing Is On The Wall For The Bee Gees May 10, 2008
They may be famous for their high pitched vocals but the Bee Gees were also one of Britain's most successful song writing teams. The Bee Gees before Maurice's death ... Unlike blue plaques that honour long-gone artists and celebrities, the Bee Gees' building will get a green plaque. (Sky News)
'Icon' award for Hall and Oates May 7, 2008
In 2007 the Bee Gees were named musical icons, while a ceremony is also held in London to recognise British artists. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Film Festival Log: At Last, a Genuine Winner -- Young@Heart Apr 17, 2008
Interspersed in the narrative are a few choice music videos of the chorus members, singing numbers like the Bee Gees' Stayin' Alive. Then, alas, a few of the key group members are unable to stay alive. (The Palm Beach Post)
Sir George Martin to Be Honored with The GRAMMY Foundation(R) Leadership Award at Starry Night Gala Apr 17, 2008
Of the hundreds of major artists with whom he has worked, a sampling includes: America, Aerosmith, Shirley Bassey, the Bee Gees, Jeff Beck, Bon Jovi, Jimmy Buffett, Jim Carrey, Cheap Trick, Cher, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Celine Dion, Dire Straits, Earth Wind & Fire, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Goldie Hawn, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Elton John, Mark Knopfler, Cleo Laine, Paul McCartney, John McLaughlin, Joni Mitchell, Dudley Moore, Kenny Rogers, Neil Sedaka, Peter Sellers, Carly Simon,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Success is all relative for these singing siblings Apr 14, 2008
The sibs: The Bee Gees -- Barry, Robin and Maurice -- are one of the most successful acts of the 20th century. They had pop hits in the '60s (I Started a Joke, I've Gotta Get a Message to You), then dominated disco (How Deep Is Your Love, Night Fever, Staying Alive) a decade later. (USA Today -- Life)
The best worst sports TV show Apr 7, 2008
It is an incident that deserves a place alongside other great televisual flounces, such as John Nott or the Bee Gees, but it never achieved such status because it occurred in the small hours of a Thursday morning on Channel 4 and thus was seen by only a handful of insomniacs. As Kelly himself acknowledges: 'Whenever people stop me - and it does happen surprisingly frequently - and say, "Oh I loved Under The Moon," I always say, "In that case you were either a taxi driver, a student or a... (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
Stardom a long time in the making Apr 1, 2008
Their repertoire includes the Ramones' "I Wanna Be Sedated," the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive," Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," and Bob Dylan's "Forever Young," and the chorus has become a staple at cutting-edge arts festivals in Europe. But while the 27 members of Young@Heart - minimum age 73 - have traveled overseas more than a dozen times in the past decade, performing for sold-out houses in Rotterdam, Berlin, London, and Brussels, the group hasn't made much of an impression stateside. (Boston Globe)
My Morning Jacket's Jim James Urges Fans To Come Along On Upcoming Album's Wild Ride Apr 1, 2008
The title track and "Highly Suspicious" also find James singing in his rarely heard super-high falsetto, all too reminiscent of Prince or the Bee Gees. It's jarring stuff, but like everything else on the record, it makes sense in the band's evolution and really adds a terrific new element to its repertoire. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kristy survives again Mar 20, 2008
Michael Johns 1978 = Stayin Alive by the Bee Gees. Not going to happen, and I dont even like that song much, which tells you what I think of 1978. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Young @ Heart Movie Review Mar 8, 2008
British director Stephen Walker s 2007 documentary Young @ Heart tells the story of a New England senior citizen s chorus that belts out its own renditions of songs by Radiohead, Flaming Lips, The Ramones, The Bee Gees, The Clash, Coldplay, David Bowie, and others. The Young @ Heart Chorus, led by choral director Bob Cilman, makes international appearances as the world s oldest cover band. (Suite101.com)
'American Idol' Recap: David Archuleta Is The One To Beat, But David Hernandez Arrives Feb 28, 2008
While it was interesting for John Travolta look-alike Castro to choose this song which the Bee Gees wrote for their less talented brother, the weird bossa nova arrangement couldn't hide Castro's awkwardness or his flimsy guitar skills. He should've chosen a song from "Grease" or "Saturday Night Fever" to better highlight the Travolta look. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Borrowed speeches! Feb 20, 2008
In 1968, the Bee Gees released a song that became an all-time hit, thanks to lyrics like Its only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away. Anyone repeating the Bee Gees words without acknowledging source could be accused of plagiarism. (India Times)
There will be blood thanks to N.Y's Stab the Matador Feb 19, 2008
Yet the music itself comes across as danceable, reminiscent of Hellogoodbye and the Bee Gees. These guys give such an incredible onstage performance that anyone who sees them would want to go again and again. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
One man aims to bring Sudan's nights back to life Feb 13, 2008
Behind the microphone, Ali Doka belts out the Bee Gees' 1976 hit, "Staying Alive," Bob Marley's "Don't Worry," and the Eagles' "Hotel California," while a handful of Sudanese preteens dance under the stars. Dancing is encouraged at Papa Costa, but only for children. (Christian Science Monitor)
Q&A: 27 years into her career, Dion preps for next tour Feb 10, 2008
" Q: After that first recording in 1981, you achieved great success singing in French, with nearly a dozen albums and 16 hits by the end of that decade. Why the decision to cross to the English-speaking world? Dion: "I came from such a big family and grew up listening to so many English recording artists known around the world -- the Bee Gees, Stevie Wonder, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Beatles, Janis Joplin, the Eagles, Supertramp -- and it sets a standard. As a family, we sang in French;... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
English and patient: Crofton hits 30 years Feb 9, 2008
On radio the sound track from the movie, recorded by the Bee Gees, was the hottest music in America. And in Jacksonville a 26-year-old disc jockey named Arthur Crofton worked his first shift at Sunny 60, playing the sound track's biggest hit, Staying Alive, and chatting up the audience in an exotic accent. (Florida Times-Union)
Tenors are living their 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Feb 7, 2008
"We love the variety of the shows that we put together. We do Queen, and during the Bee Gees medley we're jumping around and that's always a lot of fun," Sowden said. From Puccini to the Bee Gees, and from the music of "Gladiator" to James Bond films, the Ten Tenors bring an operatic slant to music across genres. (North County Times)
Memory amid the music Feb 4, 2008
Every disc contains indelible hits: Seal's Kiss From a Rose, Aretha Franklin's Respect, the Bee Gees' How Deep Is Your Love, Soundgarden's Black Hole Sun, Tammy Wynette's Stand by Your Man. Additionally, the new Grammy Nominees disc ($18. (USA Today -- Life)
Battle of the Bands Jan 26, 2008
Sinatra this is not, nor is it Streisand, the Bee Gees or Aerosmith. Rather, the band battle, which will feature six young, area music groups, is a reflection of music that is in essence, today s.. (Boerne Star, TX)
Asian Acts to Watch in 2008 Jan 22, 2008
The Analog Girl She claims the Bee Gees as an influence, and is strictly digital, not analog. But that's Mei Wong for you Julius Landau Article Tools. (Time.com)
Puttin' metal to Bee Gees Jan 18, 2008
What would the Bee Gees have sounded like if the trio had been fronted by Axl Rose. You can find out tonight when Tragedy, a metal tribute to the Bee Gees from New York, plays a gig at the Middle East Downstairs. (Boston Globe)
Classic albums get another go-round with deluxe reissues Jan 17, 2008
The Bee Gees, Bee Gees Greatest The meat: The Aussie trio's global reign was encapsulated in this 1979 double album of disco-era dance hits, out of print for five years. The gravy: Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Saturday Night Fever, the two-CD edition includes four feverish Fever remixes and a pair of previously unreleased tracks, Warm Ride and the extended promo version of Stayin' Alive. (USA Today -- Life)
Idol Kicks Off in Philly Jan 16, 2008
Like Alaa, a gap-toothed Egyptian who had equal enthusiasm for the Bee Gees and American girls and whose broken English reminded us enough of Borat for it to be good fun. Or Alexis, who smelled like incense (according to Ryan), looked like Willem Dafoe (according to Simon) and was really bitter about getting rejected, according to several of the obscenity-laced tirades she went on. (Fox News)
'American Idol': Is Show Slowing Down As It Enters Seventh Season? Fans Will Be The Judge Jan 16, 2008
But Cowell agreed with recent comments by co-producer Nigel Lythgoe that the show lost the plot a bit last season, when guest performances and with stars ranging from and to and the Bee Gees' overshadowed the back stories of the putative stars of the show, the contestants. "If you had asked me, for instance, 'What do you know about the girl who won last year?' ...," said Cowell, who seemingly couldn't recall the name of strong-voiced but bland "Other than the fact that she's a good singer, I... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Force of emotion Jan 12, 2008
Saturday, January 12 2008 Serving the South Coast of Oregon. Friday, January 11, 2008 11:13 AM PST. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Coffee-table tribute resurrects dead rock stars Jan 4, 2008
30-day news archives. " The 208-page volume, which features photos ranging from stark black-and-white to bold color, celebrates the joyous, oftentimes unguarded, moments of some of rock music's biggest stars. AP On the shelf "Everybody I Shot Is Dead"By Deborah ChesherChesher Cat Productions,hardcover,208 pages, $60 LOS ANGELES - Deborah Chesher was culling through her old boxes of negatives one day when a random thought crossed the photographer's mind about how young and alive all of the guitar... (Florida Today)
