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Canonical name: Stanley, Bob
Legal name: Shukman, Robert Andrew
Birthdate: 1964-12-25
Gender: male
Nationality: UK
Country (for map): England, UK
Birthplace: Horsham, Sussex, England, UK
Occupations: musician
songwriter
journalist
DJ

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The Story of The Bee Gees: Children of the World by Bob Stanley

The Bee Gees’s extraordinary career was one of highs and lows. From a vicious but temporary split in 1969 to several unreleased albums, disastrous TV and film appearances, and a demoralizing cabaret season, the group weren’t always reveling in the glow of million-selling albums, private jets, and UNICEF concerts. Yet, even in the Gibbs’ darkest times, their music was rarely out of the charts, as sung by the likes of Al Green, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, and Destiny’s Child.

Now I did fluctuate between 3 and 4 stars. Basically because I wanted more about their lives and less about the creativity of the music…I know, I know! They are a musical group but it just felt like it was missing something. I did settle on 4 stars because I did learn a great deal! Through many trials and tribulations…this group is a one that will not be forgotten!

I did love the list of songs at the front of each segment. Brought back so many memories. This list encompasses the top 10 songs for the time frame of the segment in their life story.

The narrator, Paul Fox, really did a good job. I enjoyed his cadence!

I received this audiobook from the publisher for a honest review.… (more)

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fredreeca | Dec 1, 2024 |

Excavate! : the wonderful and frightening world of… by Tessa Norton

The greatest compliment I can pay this book is that the wide-ranging essays provide so much cultural and historical context there were times when for a moment I forgot I was reading a book about MES and The Fall. Essential.

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ecdawson | 1 other review | Jan 22, 2024 |

Excavate! by Bob Stanley

This is a curious book, subtitled The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall for a reason. The essays are inspired by The Fall and Mark E Smith in some way, but are quite oblique at times and sometimes quite heavy going. But it is also freely illustrated with notes, letters, album artwork and photographs. Its a beautifully produced book and full of interesting content, but probably of limited interest to anyone not familiar with The Fall!

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AlisonSakai | 1 other review | Jun 9, 2023 |

Yeah Yeah Yeah: The Story of Modern Pop by Bob Stanley

A staggeringly detailed history of British (and to a certain extent) American music. Tip: Put Spotify on while reading this book, trust me. And someone needs to do a RYM chart of this book asap!

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georgeybataille | 13 other reviews | Jun 1, 2021 |

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