STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - BEE GEES - HERE AT LAST ... BEE GEES ... LIVE

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Good morning, morning people and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl again . Yesterday brought us the extremely sad news that English rock guitarist, Jeff Beck (June 24, 1944 – January 10, 2023) had passed away at age 78, after contracting bacterial meningitis. Our Hearts, Thoughts, and Prayers go out to his Family, Friends, and Fans. May he rest in peace. 

Today's record commemorates the 20th anniversary of the passing of another British musician, singer songwriter, and producer, Maurice Gibb, best known for his work with his Brothers Barry and Robin in the pop/disco/soft rock trio the Bee Gees. Maurice was born in Douglas, Isle of Man to parents, Hugh Gibb, a drummer, and his wife Barbara. He is a fraternal twin to his Brother Robin. He passed away on January 12, 2003, age 53 from complications of a twisted intestine. With him in mind, we spotlight the Brothers Gibb's first live album, the double record, Here at Last... Bee Gees... Live. The LP was recorded December 20, 1976 at The Forum, in Los Angeles, California and was then released May 1977 on the RSO label and produced by the Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten, and Karl Richardson. It peaked at #45 in the Netherlands, #44 in Germany, #25 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, #8 in Australia and on the Billboard 200, #5 in Canada, and #1 in New Zealand. It has been certified Platinum in the US. We have two copies. 

LP 1

Side one

"I've Gotta Get a Message to You" – 4:02

"Love So Right" – 4:47

"Edge of the Universe" (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb) – 5:15

"Come on Over" (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb) – 3:25

"Can't Keep a Good Man Down" – 4:47

Side two

"New York Mining Disaster 1941" (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb) – 2:16

Medley ("Run to Me" / "World") – 2:33

Medley ("Holiday" / "I Can't See Nobody" / "I Started a Joke" / "Massachusetts") – 7:14

"How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb) – 3:45

"To Love Somebody" (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb) – 4:08

LP 2

Side one

"You Should Be Dancing" – 9:22

"Boogie Child" – 5:02

"Down the Road" (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb) – 4:32

"Words" – 4:19

Side two

"Wind of Change" (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb) – 4:42

"Nights on Broadway" – 4:41

"Jive Talkin'" – 5:03

"Lonely Days" – 4:12

Bee Gees

Barry Gibb – lead, harmony and backing vocals, rhythm guitar

Robin Gibb – lead, harmony and backing vocals

Maurice Gibb – bass guitar, harmony vocals

Backing band

Alan Kendall – lead guitar

Dennis Bryon – drums

Blue Weaver – keyboards, synthesiser

Additional musicians

Geoff Westley – keyboards

Joey Murcia – lead or rhythm guitar

Joe Lala – percussion

The Boneroo Horns

Peter Graves

Whit Sidener

Ken Faulk

Peter Ballin

Jeff Kievit

Stan Webb