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« Reply #25 on: January 03, 2017, 11:31:30 AM »

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« Reply #26 on: January 03, 2017, 04:27:48 PM »

Elvis, Elvis, Elvis....and I don't mean Abbott's partner.  Could sing several styles of music incredibly well and with great emotional impact.  Still the King....
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« Reply #27 on: March 24, 2018, 09:05:55 PM »

I can't really come up with a short list of favorite singers, but I am surprised, after looking at those listed, that no one said Robin Gibb. His voice and his use of it was truly unique and unforgettable. RIP.
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« Reply #28 on: March 25, 2018, 03:00:51 AM »

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Yes, best singer in the band, the others being basically Barry's voice's variations, including Andy.
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« Reply #29 on: March 26, 2018, 07:47:46 AM »

Yes, a vibrato that never seems forced. It was unfortunate when the group used it less when Barry's falsetto came to the fore. IMO, it was good i n moderation,  but a bit overused. While I'm not really as familiar with Andy's voice (and so probably would not find it remarkable with another listen), I would suggest that Barry was also a really good singer, especially when in his comfortable baritone range. Maurice  was no slouch, either, but was usually relegated to harmonies (which, BB fans, we realize is of value). Give a listen here to a Mo lead: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghA-XQfOgts

My favorote live BG performance making the most of everyone's gifts follow. Note how Mo actually does the falsettos here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2SDf42guB4
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« Reply #30 on: March 26, 2018, 10:50:55 AM »

Maurice was no slouch, either, but was usually relegated to harmonies (which, BB fans, we realize is of value). Give a listen here to a Mo lead: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghA-XQfOgts

Lovely rendition. Wow. It's so smooth!

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« Reply #31 on: March 26, 2018, 11:03:26 AM »

Oh, oh, yes. Barry's voice actually got better and better, IMO, as the years went by, more full. This song also is an example of the  deceptively simple-sounding  lyrics of many BG songs that nail the sentiment of the song and make the listener do a double-take.
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« Reply #32 on: March 26, 2018, 11:13:18 AM »

Oh, regarding  Mo's voice, it was really smooth and had a richness to it that is unexpected. Perfect in the BG blend, but I would have liked to have heard more leads by him. Not as exciting, perhaps, as his brother's vox, but quite good. I have recently developed a much greater appreciation for the Brothers Gibb. They really had a unique style in terms of the music, lyrics, vocals.
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