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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  Read more at http://www.permanentrecordpodcast.com/ Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/permrecordpodcast Check out some pictures at https://www.instagram.com/permanentrecordpodcast/ You can also find us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@permanentrecordpodcast Join the ever-growing crowd on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/permrecordpod.bsky.social Leave a voicemail for Brian & Sarah at (724) 490-8324 or https://www.speakpipe.com/PermRecordPod  - we're ready to believe you!

Concert Report – Alison Moyet, Soft Cell, & The Human League (June 2026)

Episode 203: Concert Report – Alison Moyet, Soft Cell, & The Human League (June 2026)  Hardly any time has passed since their last episode was released, but Brian and Sarah are already back with another episode for your listening enjoyment!  This time, they're here to give a report on the recent concert they attended on June 28 at The Met Philadelphia, which featured an amazing triple bill of Alison Moyet, Soft Cell, and The Human League.  Brian and Sarah were fortunate enough to have just seen Alison Moyet in April 2025 for her Key tour, and they saw Soft Cell for the first time in June 2025 as an opening act for Simple Minds. But the last time they saw The Human League was way back in 2003! It seemed as though our hosts would never see Phil, Susan, and Joanne perform again, so when the Generations tour was announced earlier this year, and Philadelphia was listed as one of the stops, Brian and Sarah were over the moon! Brian was adept with his ticket-purchasing skills and secured some excellent seats at The Met, a venue our hosts had never visited before.  It's a great pleasure to report that the venue and all three of the acts did not disappoint! Brian and Sarah had an absolutely marvelous time at the show, singing and dancing to some of their favorite songs of the 1980s, as well as some newer tunes.  Sarah took lots of pictures, a few of which are here with the show notes. However, if you want to see full photo albums for each act, be sure to check out the Facebook page.  Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/permrecordpodcast  Check out some pictures at https://www.instagram.com/permanentrecordpodcast/  You can also find us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@permanentrecordpodcast  Join the ever-growing crowd on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/permrecordpod.bsky.social Leave a voicemail for Brian & Sarah at (724) 490-8324 or https://www.speakpipe.com/PermRecordPod   - we're ready to believe you!

In Conversation with Grant Walters – Co-Author of "Decades: The Bee Gees in the 1980s" – Part 1

Episode 202: In Conversation with Grant Walters – Co-Author of "Decades: The Bee Gees in the 1980s" – Part 1 A few years ago, Brian and Sarah had the privilege and pleasure to speak with Grant Walters, one of the authors of a fantastic series of books chronicling the careers of Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb—also known as the Bee Gees. The first two installments of the Decades series were written by Grant Walters, Andrew Môn Hughes, and Mark Crohan, and cover the 1960s and the 1970s. The newest edition of Decades is written by Grant Walter and Andrew Môn Hughes, and not surprisingly, covers the 1980s. It follows the format of the previous books, going chronologically through each year of the decade, detailing the various projects and events that were keeping the Gibb brothers busy.   Once again, Brian and Sarah had a fantastic time talking with Grant, getting the scoop on the creation of the book, and learning more about many of the topics covered in the book. This time, however, they talked so long, they needed to break the conversation up into two episodes.   This episode focuses on where the Bee Gees were career-wise at the start of the 1980s, and goes on to discuss the songwriting and production work they did for other artists such as Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Rogers, and Diana Ross. (Swedish artist Carola will be covered in Part 2.) There's also information on the promotional tour Grant and Andrew will be undertaking 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, visit https://www.beegeesdecades.com  Videos for songs discussed in this episode: Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb performing "Guilty" live in 1986: https://youtu.be/h27J_95OtQA?si=nHLb5fCXpK3epspD Dionne Warwick – "Heartbreaker" official video: https://youtu.be/9xHQsMYosao?si=h9iN1C-ESODraDfD Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton performing "Islands in the Stream" live: https://youtu.be/NE7Z8_-rnb0?si=8W5qBTlbHnr_VOWF Diana Ross – "Eaten alive" official video: https://youtu.be/SjhRAZStS9M?si=EGVjqtnzLSN_QJXj Diana Ross – "Chain Reaction" official video: https://youtu.be/lspNn8ZBAsI?si=xRQxmS2q2L2TC8-m Diana Ross – "Experience" official video: https://youtu.be/LCuQjAlf1Z8?si=GZUffzeQQGyNbvc0 Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/permrecordpodcast  Check out some pictures at https://www.instagram.com/permanentrecordpodcast/  You can also find us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@permanentrecordpodcast  Join the ever-growing crowd on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/permrecordpod.bsky.social  Leave a voicemail for Brian & Sarah at (724) 490-8324 or https://www.speakpipe.com/PermRecordPod  - we're ready to believe you!

Pet Shop Boys – Please (1986) – Part 2

Episode 201: Pet Shop Boys – Please (1986) – Part 2 Welcome to Part 2 of Brian and Sarah's discussion of Please, the debut album from the Pet Shop Boys. In Part 1, our hosts set the stage by talking about the formation of the band, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe's work with Bobby Orlando, the recording of the album with producer Stephen Hague, and the release and reception of the album. Along with special guest Andrew Dineley, our hosts also shared their personal histories of becoming familiar with Pet Shop Boys' music and their memories of the album Please. In this episode, it's time for Brian and Sarah to start talking about the actual album tracks. However, Brian decides that instead of hosting a music podcast, he instead wants to start a math podcast! This seems to have been triggered by the title of the album's opening song, "Two Divided By Zero."  Thankfully, this math podcast idea seems to be short-lived, and the two hosts get back to discussing the music on the album. But it's not without some additional detours into academic subjects such as history and literature. There are references to pop culture as well, such as the 1986 Sprite soft drink commercial featuring Kurtis Blow, and a mention of Brian's dearly departed Apple IIe computer. The second track on Please is one of the biggest songs of the 1980s. "West End Girls" has an interesting history, as two different versions of the single were recorded and released. Brian and Sarah talk about both versions, and then go on to discuss reviews, chart positions, the video, and much more. Because there's so much to say about this iconic song, our hosts decide that Part 2 is more than long enough discussing just the first two songs on the album.  So settle in on the late train—or wherever you like to listen to podcasts—and check out this epic-length episode! West End Girls – 1986 Video https://youtu.be/p3j2NYZ8FKs?si=Txk0BUtNL9y8y9M4 West End Girls (Lockdown Version) https://youtu.be/YRNJ9GbNULM?si=kqtbL1ixaQbLIxDD Flight of the Conchords - Inner City Pressure https://youtu.be/cNfV1dTTMLU?si=odXhYPIzsjdjW1Mm Read more at http://www.permanentrecordpodcast.com/ Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/permrecordpodcast You can also find us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@permanentrecordpodcast Check out some pictures at https://www.instagram.com/permanentrecordpodcast/ Join the ever-growing crowd on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/permrecordpod.bsky.social Leave a voicemail for Brian & Sarah at (724) 490-8324 or https://www.speakpipe.com/PermRecordPod  - we're ready to believe you!

PRP 007 Mini-Broadcast: Episode 10 – The Man with the Golden Gun (With Robbie Sims)

PRP 007 Mini-Broadcast: Episode 10 – The Man with the Golden Gun (With Robbie Sims) This is a rarity as far as Permanent Record Podcast episodes go. Yes, it's an episode with show notes penned by Brian and not Sarah. Sarah has one job once the episode has been recorded: to write the show notes. But this time, she was nowhere to be found and everyone's second-favorite host, who already does so much, was left holding the bag! I guess I'll start with the stuff that is ALWAYS part of these 007 episodes..... Since the beginning of the show, Brian has done his best to strong-arm discussion of Agent 007 into as many podcasts as he could. Finally he convinced Sarah to embark on a new mission: the Permanent Record Podcast 007 Mini-Broadcast! This occasional series from your friends Brian & Sarah started with "Dr. No" and will work its way up to the most recent Bond adventure, and on the way, it will discuss and critique all of the 007 theme songs and other relevant recordings. It's a dream come true for one of the hosts - and for Bond fans everywhere! Speaking of Bond fans everywhere, they will no doubt be delighted to learn that Robbie Sims, author of the delightful book Quantum of Silliness: The Peculiar World of Bond, James Bond, can once again be found co-hosting this installment with Brian and Sarah. So, with this ninth 007 movie, John Barry returns to the fold and provides one of his most controversial title tracks! The PRP crew is going to break it down, give you the full story of how the score and the theme came to pass, and let you know what critics the world over think about it. They will also discuss the actual film, to see if any of them will claim to love/enjoy/like it. And somehow we get through the entire 90-minute show WITHOUT MENTIONING NICK-NACK!!! That seems almost impossible, I know! Along with all of the MWTGG content, Robbie, Brian, and Sarah also talk about the new Lana Del Ray Bond theme, "First Light", co-written with legendary 007 composer David Arnold. And of course, the three hosts also spill all the details on Robbie's recent vacation to Thailand, where he visited a few movie locations, including Khao Phing Kan AKA James Bond Island! It sounds like a blast!! And finally, before it all ends, Robbie is put to the test again with a series of Bond trivia questions, but not before he makes plans to update his will and Brian makes the most shameful plea for free/discounted stuff in the history of the podcast. As Sarah usually states: It's an episode full of excitement, fun, and laughs that you won't want to miss! Find Robbie Sims at https://www.instagram.com/quantumofsilliness https://www.threads.net/@quantumofsilliness https://bsky.app/profile/quantumofsilliness.bsky.social You can purchase Quantum of Silliness at https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/quantum-of-silliness/ or other reputable booksellers. Read more at http://www.permanentrecordpodcast.com/ Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/permrecordpodcast You can also find us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@permanentrecordpodcast Check out some pictures at https://www.instagram.com/permanentrecordpodcast/ Join the ever-growing crowd on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/permrecordpod.bsky.social Leave a voicemail for Brian & Sarah at (724) 490-8324 or https://www.speakpipe.com/PermRecordPod - we're ready to believe you!