The Story of the Bee Gees

Children of the World

By: Bob Stanley

Narrated by: Paul Fox

The Story of the Bee Gees pulls together every fascinating strand to tell the story of a group with the imagination of the Beatles, the pop craft of ABBA, the drama of Fleetwood Mac, and the emotional heft of the Beach Boys. Uniquely, the Bee Gees's tale spans the entire modern pop era—they are the only group to have scored British top-ten singles in the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s—and includes world-conquering disco successes like "Stayin' Alive" and "More Than a Woman", both from the soundtrack of the hit film Saturday Night Fever.

But the Bee Gees's extraordinary career was one of highs and lows. From a vicious but temporary split in 1969 to several unreleased albums, disastrous TV and film appearances, and a demoralizing cabaret season, the group weren't always reveling in the glow of million-selling albums, private jets, and UNICEF concerts. Yet, even in the Gibbs' darkest times, their music was rarely out of the charts, as sung by the likes of Al Green, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, and Destiny's Child.

Capturing the human story at the heart of the Bee Gees, this book is will delight hardcore fans with its details, while engaging casual pop listeners who simply want to know more about this important and enigmatic group.

©2024 Bob Stanley (P)2024 Tantor Media

Huge Fan

As a long time Bee Gees fan, I have ti admit I am just a little biased and live anything about them. This book contained details that I had never heard in any other biography. The narration is a little jerky and monotone at times but not unpleasant to listen to. Good listen for any Bee Gees fan.

Very confusing!

Back and forth with the history of the Bee Gees experiences, songs, and family interactions were hard to keep track of while listening 👎🏻 I love The Bee Gees still ❤️

Lots of names

This was name after name of people in the music world and unless you know who he’s referring to it doesn’t mean much to the reader. It’s long as it goes year by year.