I just recently found a copy of this at the local church sale. At the moment I didn't know it was a hard find. I did know that when I had a vinyl copy in my youth, it blew me away. Going backwards in time it not always a good thing for a pop music lover. In this case, I just couldn't believe how great the Gibbs were at this point in their career. The production is clean, the songs complex, and the harmonies are ones only these three brothers could pull off. The hits from the cd sound wonderful so many years after the fact, and the less famous numbers are simply beautiful. Along with the BG's first, this is my favorite of their albums.

Most people would remember only the Disco tracks "Jive Talkin'" and "Nights on Broadway". A few more people will even remember the ballad "Fanny, be Teneder". Programming your CD player for only those tracks will result in missing out on a wonderful music oddesey.

For example, there is the overlooked Disco-infused "Wind of Change" with it's unforgettible orchestral hooks, trademark harmony, and gutiar hooks. It's hard to describe why I love this song so much. You GOTTA hear it to really apperciate it.

Then there is the the Barry ballad "Songbird". A sad, but heartouching song with an orchestra backdrop.

Next, you have "All this Making Love". A naughty ditty with a Queen-like rock beat and old-fashion piano riffs.

Robin + Piano + Orchestra = "Country Lanes" = PURE MAGIC!!!!

Experience the Country/Western side of the Brothers Gibb in the tracks "Come on Over" and "Baby as You Turn Away". Slow tempo gems with great music and trademark Harmonies.

Last, but definately NOT least, "Edge of the Universe". My personal favorite, has a Country-Rock theme with an interesting subject, and elaborate musical backdrop which includes at lesat three gutiars.

In conclusion, the best (and ONLY) way to truly appreciate this record (and the Bee Gees), is to simply place the CD into the player, press "Play", and enjoy.

As most people know, the Gibb brothers have always been gifted with the ability to identify with the world through their soulful songs. This album is remembered most for "Jive Talkin'", but listen closely to all songs. There's familiar ground here for everyone to hear. Don't miss out on listening to "Baby As You Turn Away" (an incredibly arranged song). The album has all great tunes..... Yes, even a country style song: "Come On Over"(another favorite of mine). If the world hasn't turned your heart to stone, you won't be disapointed with this disc AT ALL.

MAIN COURSE IS A GOOD BEE GEES ALBUM MY FAVORITE SONGS ON THERE ARE NIGHTS ON BOARDWAY FANNY ( BE TENDER WITH MY LOVE) WIND OF CHANGE COME ON OVER EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE SONGBIRD COUNTRY LANES ALL THIS MAKING LOVE I REALLY DIDN'T LIKE JIVE TALKIN!

FROM A BIG BEE GEES FAN KIRSTEN

Here is a Bee Gees album where they got their now-famous falsetto voices in the first place.
Listen to the tracks in particular 'Nights On Broadway' and Fanny (Be Tender With My Love)' and you'll know why.
Want more?, Listen to the albums Children Of The World, Spirits Having Flown and the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.