In Conversation with Grant Walters – Co-Author of ”Decades: The Bee Gees in the 1980s” – Part 2

Episode 204: In Conversation with Grant Walters – Co-Author of "Decades: The Bee Gees in the 1980s" – Part 2

In this episode, Brian and Sarah continue their conversation with Grant Walters, co-author of the Decades series of books covering the career of the Bee Gees. The latest volume, Decades: The Bee Gees in the 1980s, has just been released in the UK, and it will be available to purchase in the US in September. 

Part 2 of the discussion finds Grant, Brian, and Sarah talking about the solo work undertaken by Barry, Robin, and Maurice during the 1980s. Barry released a solo album, which was accompanied by a full-length film; Robin released three solo albums; and Maurice composed movie scores, produced an album for Swedish singer Carola, and worked with both his brothers on their solo projects. 

In the second half of the decade, the Bee Gees returned to the studio as a group, recording and releasing the albums E.S.P. and One. In between these albums, they suffered the great loss of their youngest brother, Andy. As the 1980s come to a close, the Bee Gees find themselves enjoying a resurgence in their popularity, once again achieving worldwide success on the music charts.

As mentioned in Part 1, Grant and Andrew are going on tour to support the new book, including an appearance at the Thame Museum in Thame, Oxfordshire, which is home to the Robin Gibb Gallery. The event is on September 5, and you can purchase tickets for both in-person and livestream attendance. To learn more, visit this link: 
https://thamemuseum.org/join-us-for-a-very-special-evening

For more information on all the books in the Decades series about The Bee Gees, as well as more information about Grant and Andrew's upcoming book tour, visit
www.beegeesdecades.com

Videos for songs discussed in this episode: 

Barry Gibb - "Shine Shine"
https://youtu.be/fhO3gcpWBBk?si=b5eA_4TG4wvCmclU 

Robin Gibb - "Juliet"
https://youtu.be/D3k3y7dykx0?si=GD60EgFKtclw30Zp 

Robin Gibb- "Boys Do Fall in Love"
https://youtu.be/D8WSSG3UzwU?si=goQT5Fx5Gux69L_a

Bee Gees - "You Win Again"
https://youtu.be/xviuC-0FwQ0?si=RhQMxPoEQlvRm6cb

Bee Gees - "One"
https://youtu.be/KRUeMgzOCCo?si=A75q6vm0e_2V3f5i 

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