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Great performance by the Bee Gees (naturally), June 18, 2002
This review is from: Here at Last Live (Audio CD)
By 1976, the Bee Gees had released the smash albums, "Main Course" and "Children of the World", and had pulled off the two #1 singles, "Jive Talkin" and "You Should Be Dancin". Feeling the high of their first successful streak in nearly 4 years, the Bee Gees decided to embark on an extensive concert tour throughout the country. One concert, performed at the Forum in LA, was recorded and planned on as being released as the first ever-live Bee Gees album. The Bee Gees presented a fantastic concert on the night of December 20th 1976! From the show opener "Gotta Get A Message To You", to the lively concluding number, "Lonely Days", the Bee Gees gave a very enthusiastic and enjoyable performance. Barry's renditions of "Words" and "Love So Right" are very memorable, and Robin's vibrato blasting lead in "I Started A Joke" and "Massachusetts" is outstanding! The brotherly harmonies are impeccable throughout each incredible song on the two-disc set. Because of the incredible variety of songs from dance music, balladry, and 60's pop, it doesn't take much to enjoy this album. I'm particularly partial to the incredibly energetic version of "Jive Talkin" and the beautifully performed, "Nights On Broadway". The Bee Gees are truly masters in all aspects of music, including live performance. "Here At Last...Bee Gees...Live" is really a fine example of the Bee Gees' ability to give a nearly flawless live performance. All in all, this is a wonderful CD to have in any collection, and by far one of the finest concerts ever released on record.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Already Reviewed - Buy This While You Can, June 14, 2001
This review is from: Here at Last Live (Audio CD)
I had already reviewed this CD in detail. Highlights include a 9:22 minute version of "You Should Be Dancing" with drum/percussion duel and the last five songs that are perfectly performed with an encore of "Lonely Days" that will send shivers up your neck.
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The First Live Recording By The Gibbs!, May 31, 2001
This review is from: Here at Last Live (Audio CD)
"Here At Last..." is the first live recording by the Bee Gees since they started their incredible world wide appeal in 1967. Masterfully crafted, Rolling Stone magazine stated that it was one of the finest live recordings to date (circa 1977). Indeed, it encompasses all of the Bee Gees trademark arrangements, including a nine song medley, finishing with the a paired down bluesey version of "To Love Somebody". "You Should Be Dancing" clocks in at a record 9:22 minutes, including a stunning drum and persussion solo between Dennis Bryon and Joe Lala. All the major hits 'just before' Saturday Night Fever are here and done well. Finishing with a rousing "Jive Talkin'", the Gibbs come back for a spine-tingling encore of "Lonely Days". The second chorus guitar/drum startup of this song is incredible. This double-CD has been reissued just recently, since "One Night Only", due to high demand. Get it before it sells out again.
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