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It is 30 years this year since the Gibb brothers first charted with 'New York Minig Disaster 1941'... The trio's songwriting abilities and unique harmonies are again in evidence on their latest Top 5 smash 'Alone'
And if you thought Texas had been around for a long time in 1997, this is in another league. As I said earlier this year, they recovered from a quiet 1980s (at least as performers) with a series of hit singles in the 1990s, few of which are remembered now. Even as long ago as that you wouldn't have thought that the older demographic this sort of thing appealed to would still have been buying singles, but evidently their fans were loyal.
As a record it's as predictable as you'd expect, Gibb-by-numbers with even the gimmick of playing the intro on (synthesised?) bagpipes not attracting much attention. There's a level of craftmanship there that you might admire but the finished product is no more than competent.
Also appearing on: Now 29
Available on: The Ultimate Bee Gees
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