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Part 1: The Bee Gees and Bee Gees related songs # 1 - # 111:

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# 1. Stayin' Alive Bee Gees Saturday Night Fever ( BRM ) RSO 11-02-1978 NL # 1 ( 16 weeks ), UK #4 and US # 1

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Ghetto Supastar - That Is What You Are ( Samples Islands In The Stream ) Michel Pras, Ol' Dirty Bastard & Mya Ghetto Superstar ( BRM ) Interscope 06-06-1998 NL # 1 ( 16 weeks ), US # 15 and UK # 2.

The catchy beat and chorus by a then unknown Mya was irresistable, and the addition of Ol' Dirty delivering his famous weird rap flow was a good plus.

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Saved By The Bell Robin Gibb Robin's Reign & Salvato Dal Campanello ( R ) - Polydor 19-07-1969( NL # 1 ( 16 weeks ) and UK # 2.

Robin Hugh Gibb CBE was born December 22, 1949, in Douglas, Isle of Man, the twin of Maurice Gibb.

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April 10 2012 In Memory Robin Gibb - Don't Cry Alone - YouTube

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Robin Gibb.com Titanic Requiem 2012 - Robin Gibb & R.J - YouTube

Thank you Robin Gibb, RJ Gibb, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 45 RSVP Voices, Cliff Masterson, Giuseppe Raffa, Aled Jones, Isabel Suckling and many others for this fantastic concert.

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Only One Woman The Marbles Marble-ized ( BRM ) - Polydor 21-09-1968( NL # 3 ( 17 weeks ) and UK # 5.

Their debut release was titled "Only One Woman" and came out during August. Continental Europe and Japan had the pleasure of seeing what the duo looked like as the record was accompanied in a picture sleeve. The song was hit in various countries around the world. In the UK it peaked at No. 5. But it's highest position was in South Africa where it reached the No. 1 spot. YouTube

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Massachusetts Bee Gees Massachusetts ( BRM ) - Polydor 07-10-1967 NL # 1 ( 15 weeks ), UK # 1 and US # 11.

A big single was "Massachusetts," which launched the trio into superstardom.

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Spicks And Specks Bee Gees Startrack vol. 13 & Brilliant From Birth ( B ) - Polydor 01-04-1967 NL # 2 ( 15 weeks ).

In September the Bee Gees’ single "Spicks and Specks" made its first appearance in Sydney’s Top 40. It eventually climbed to number 3, spent nearly 5 months on the chart and was named Go-Set’s Record of the Year and 2UE’s (commercial radio station in Sydney) Best Australian group recording for 1966. It was issued in Britain on 24 February 1967, and became their first European chart entry.

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Woman In Love Barbra Streisand Guilty ( BR ) - CBS 27-09-1980 NL # 1 ( 14 weeks ), US Billboard # 1 and UK # 1.

She had her biggest selling album in 1980 with Guilty, which was written and produced by Barry Gibb and contained the number one hit "Woman in Love." YouTube

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Grease Frankie Valli Grease ( B ) - RSO 26-08-1978 NL #1 ( 14 weeks), US # 1 and UK # 3.

In 1978, Frankie Valli scored again with the title track, "Grease", from the best selling soundtrack of the popular movie starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta.

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World I've Gotta Get A Message To You ( BRM ) - Pickwick 23-12-1967 NL # 1 ( 13 weeks ) and UK # 9.

1968 saw two major hits, "World" and "I Gotta Get a Message to You". These are the band's golden years before any of their unforgettable disco hits.

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Don't Forget To Remember Bee Gees Cucumber Castle ( BM ) - Polydor 30-08-1969 NL # 1 ( 13 weeks ) and UK # 2

1969: The Bee Gees hit the US charts with "I Started A Joke," "First Of May," "Tomorrow Tomorrow" and "Don't Forget To Remember."

11. I've Gotta Get A Message To You Bee Gees I've Gotta Get A Message To You ( BRM ) Pickwick 24-8-1968 NL # 3 ( 13 weeks ), UK # 1and US # 8.

The Bee Gees hit the US charts with "Words" and "Jumbo" and their first US Top 10 hit "I've Gotta Get A Message To You."

12. Night Fever Bee Gees Saturday Night Fever ( BRM ) - RSO 29-04-1978 NL # 3 ( 13 weeks), US # 1and UK # 1.

When 'Stayin' Alive' fell off the peak, its place was taken by '(Love Is) Thicker Than Water' by Andy Gibb, (youngest brother of the Bee Gees family), before 'Night Fever' became the sixth chart-topper in the film. That was replaced by Yvonne Elliman's 'If I Can't Have You', which made seven No. 1s on one soundtrack, a record which is hard to believe.
Four more singles from the movie entered the chart and the Saturday Night Fever album became the biggest selling sound track disc of all time, topping the US album chart for 24 weeks.

13. Grease - megamix ( You're The One That I Want / Greased Lightning / Summer Nights ) John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John Disco 2.1 ( B ) - Polydor 16-02-1991 NL # 3 ( 13 weeks).

John Farrar, who penned ''Hopelessly Devoted to You'' and ''You're the one that I want ''is a long time collaborator of Olivia Newton John and was brought in to showcase her talents.

14. The Singer Sang His Song - Bee Gees Massachusetts ( BRM ) - Polydor 27-04-1968 NL # 2 ( 11 weeks ), US # 57 and UK # 25

15. Jumbo Bee Gees I've Gotta Get A Message To You ( BRM ) - Pickwick 27-04-1968 NL # 2 ( 11 weeks ).

Robert Stigwood their manager remarked of the Bee Gees that he wasn’t remotely worried by the failure of “Jumbo” because the boys had such writing talent that they could go on and on forever.

16. Words Bee Gees Superstarshine vol. 4 ( BRM ) - Polydor 24-02-1968 NL # 1 (- 9 weeks ), US # 15 and UK # 8.

The Bee Gees ruled the Top Forty airwaves with pop classics like "New York Mining Disaster 1941," "Words," and "Lonely Days.

17. Lonely Days Bee Gees 2 Years On ( BRM ) - Polydor 28-11-1970 NL # 3 ( 10 weeks ), US # 3 and UK # 33

18. You Win Again - Bee Gees E.S.P. ( BRM ) - Warner Bros 19-09-1987 NL #5 ( 13 weeks ), UK # 1 and US # 75

The late 80's comeback.

19. Holiday - Bee Gees 1st ( BR ) - Polydor 25-11-1967 NL # 3 ( 10 weeks ) and US # 16.

Colin Petersen was the first non-Gibb brother to become an official member of The Bee Gees. Born in Queensland, Australia, He attended the Humpybong State School at the same time that Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb did, though they seldom crossed paths in any significant way. He was a piano student before turning to the drums, and his main focus initially was jazz. After leaving school he passed through various bands, most notably Steve and the Board, and it was when he crossed paths with {Maurice Gibb} that the latter invited him to sit in on one of the trio's sessions in Sydney. Petersen played on the group's first four albums, from Bee Gees 1st through Odessa. youtube

20. Emotion - Destiny's Child Survivor ( BR ) - Columbia 08-10-2001 NL # 7 ( 14 weeks ), US # 10 and UK # 3.

Destiny's Child rose to become one of the most popular female R&B groups of the late '90s. This cover of Andy Gibb's "Emotion" was also successful.

21. First Of May - Bee Gees Sound Of Love ( BRM ) - Karussell 15-03-1969 NL # 2 ( 8 weeks ), US # 37 and UK # 6.

There were conflicts over the release of "First of May" as a single. Robin thought that "Lamplight" should be the a-side.

22. The Walls Fell Down - The Marbles Marble-ized ( BRM ) - Polydor 29-03-1969 NL # 3 ( 9 weeks ) and UK # 28.

They're characteristic of the Bee Gees' late-'60s style, but given such a bombastic treatment that you can't help wishing that the Bee Gees had done them instead.

23. I Started A Joke - Bee Gees Idea ( BRM ) - Polydor 18-01-1969 NL # 3 (- 9 weeks ) and US # 6.

Die Platte " I Started A Joke" stand 9 Wochen in die Holländische Top 40 von 1969 ! Mit # 3 als Topposition !

24. New York Mining Disaster 1941 Bee Gees Massachusetts ( BR ) - Polydor 03-06-1967 NL # 4 ( 10 weeks ), US # 14 and UK # 12.

Is actually about a disaster elsewhere in the world.

25. Tomorrow Tomorrow - Bee Gees Massachusetts ( BM ) - Polydor 21-06-1969 NL # 3 ( 9 weeks ), US # 54 and UK # 23.

Barry's singing voice in "Tomorrow, Tomorrow" is excellent.

26. Tragedy - Bee Gees Spirits Having Flown ( BRM ) - RSO 24-02-1979 NL # 4 ( 10 weeks ), US # 1 and UK # 1.

The Bee Gees: Barry Gibb (vocals, guitar); Robin Gibb (vocals); Maurice Gibb (bass, background vocals). The brothers' trademark harmonies and irresistible pop hooks were in evidence throughout, making SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN essential for those enamored of mid-period Bee Gees or R&B-flavored '70s pop.

27. All The Love In The World - Dionne Warwick Heartbreaker ( BRM ) - Arista 15-01-1983 NL # 3 ( 8 weeks ) and UK # 10.

"All The Love In The World" is classic Warwick and the Gibbs seem to have a knack for pulling out the personality of singers they produce and write for.

28. Islands In The Stream - Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton Eyes That See In The Dark ( BRM ) RCA 24-9-1983 NL # 4 ( 9 weeks ), US # 1and UK # 7.

Born in Texas, the fourth of eight children, singer Kenny Rogers grew up in a poor area of Houston where his father worked in a shipyard and his mother in a hospital. His duet, Islands in the Stream, with fellow country singer Dolly Parton was ranked the #1 on CMT 100 greatest country duets of all time. Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on January 19, 1946, one of 12 children of Robert Lee Parton, a tobacco farmer, and Avie Lee Parton (née Owens). Dolly grew up on a run-down farm in Locust Ridge, TN. At 12 she was appearing on Knoxville TV, and at 13 she was already recording on a small label and appearing at the Grand Ole Opry. After graduating from high school in Sevier County, Tennessee, in 1964, she moved to Nashville to launch her career as a country singer.

29. To Love Somebody - Jimmy Somerville The Singles Collection 1984/1990 & Earliest Bee Gees With And By Others ( BR ) - London 22-12-1990 NL # 6 ( 10 weeks ) UK # 8.

By the end of the 80s Jimmy had decided to go alone and his solo work continued the musical styles he had previously helped establish.

30. Heartbreaker - Dionne Warwick - Heartbreaker ( BRM ) - Arista 16-10-1982 NL # 5 ( 8 weeks ), US # 10 and UK # 2.

Heartbreaker' is a collection of the most popular songs recorded by the New Jersey-born soul singer, Dionne Warwick. The majority of the tracks included here were both written and produced by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Nine of the twenty-four tracks featured, reached the top 40 of the UK singles chart.

31. How Deep Is Your Love - Take That We Love The Bee Gees ( BRM ) - RCA 09-03-1996 NL # 6 ( 9 weeks ) and UK #1.

Take That was a boyband that originated in Manchester, England in 1990. The most successful British band since the Beatles.

32. Nights On Broadway - Bee Gees Main Course ( BRM ) - RSO 22-11-1975 NL # 8 ( 10 weeks) and US # 7.

From the first notes of "Nights on Broadway" you feel that you are in the hands of masters!

33. Jive Talkin' - Boogie Box High ( George Michael ) Outrageous ( BRM) - Indisc 22-08-1987 NL # 6 ( 8 weeks ) and UK # 7.

Boogie Box High was a band, a collaboration between George Michael (of Wham!) and Nick Heyward. Jive Talkin' in 1987 was their biggest hit.

34. One Million Years - Robin Gibb Robin's Reign ( R ) - Polydor 13-12-1969 NL # 6 ( 7 weeks ).

Germany #19, Canada #77

35. My World - Bee Gees Superstarshine vol. 4 ( BR ) - Polydor 19-02-1972 NL # 8 ( 9 weeks ), US # 16 and UK # 16.

The Bee Gees hit the US charts with "My World," "Alive," and "Run To Me."

36. I.O. I.O. - Bee Gees - Cucumber Castle ( BM ) - Polydor 04-04-1970 - (NL #9 - 8 weeks)

Chat 16th July 2005:

<jdal> Barry, what does I.O.I.O mean!!

<Barry Gibb> I.O. MEANS I.O.

37. Run To Me - Anita Meyer & Lee Towers Run To Me ( BRM ) - Ariola 11-01-1986 - (NL #9 -8 weeks)

Anita Meyer & Lee Towers: two Dutch artists.

38. To Love Somebody - Cosi Ti Amo - Nina Simone To Love Some Covers ( BR ) - RCA 08-03-1969 - (NL #10 - 7 weeks).

To Love Somebody is truly one her finest releases outside traditional jazz.

39. Juliet - Robin Gibb How Old Are You? ( RM ) - Polydor 07-05-1983 - (NL #11 - 7 weeks)

A vocal that still sounds fantastic.

40. To Love Somebody - Bee Gees 1st ( BR ) - Polydor 29-07-1967 - (NL #13- 8 weeks).

"To Love Somebody", one of their most beautiful songs, was originally written for Otis Redding. He died before he had a chance to record it.

41. How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees Saturday Night Fever ( BRM ) - RSO 03-12-1977 - (NL #15 - 10 weeks) US #1

42. Paying The Price Of Love - Bee Gees Size Isn't Everything ( BRM ) - Polydor 28-08-1993 - (NL #19 - 7 weeks)

43. He's A Liar - Bee Gees Living Eyes ( BRM ) - RSO 26-09-1981 - (NL #12 - 7 weeks)

44. Too Much Heaven - Bee Gees Spirits Having Flown ( BRM ) - RSO 02-12-1978 - (NL #14 - 9 weeks) US #1

45. Guilty - Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb Guilty ( BRM ) - CBS 29-11-1980 - (NL #12 - 6 weeks)

46. Secret Love - Bee Gees High Civilization ( BRM ) - Warner Bros 09-03-1991 - (NL #14 - 7 weeks)

47. I'll Kiss Your Memory - Barry Gibb The Kid's No Good ( B ) - Polydor 04-07-1970 - (NL #14 - 6 weeks).

Official website Barry Gibb: http://barrygibbunplugged.com/

48. Grease, The Dream Mix ( Grease, Sandy, Hopelessly Devoted To You ) Frankie Valli, Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta Lost Mega Mixes & Medleys ( B ) - Polydor 27-04-1991 - (NL #14 - 6 weeks)

49. Alive - Bee Gees To Whom It May Concern ( BM ) - Polydor 16-12-1972 - (NL #15 - 5 weeks)

50. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Bee Gees Trafalgar ( BR ) - Polydor 03-07-1971 - (NL #16 - 6 weeks) US #1

51. Stayin' Alive - N'Trance feat. Riccardo da Force Mega Dance 95 The Greatest Dance Hits Of The Year ( BRM ) - Royal 07-10-1995 - (NL #16 -6 weeks) UK #2.

52. Let There Be Love - Bee Gees Idea ( BRM ) - Polydor 07-03-1970 - (NL #16 - 5 weeks)

53. You Should Be Dancing - Bee Gees Children Of The World ( BRM ) - RSO 14-08-1976 - (NL #17 - 6 weeks) US #1

June 26 2006

Music legend Arif Mardin has died Sunday

June 25 of pancreatic cancer in New York.

He was 74.

The major success of his career came in 1974 when he took up production chores for a waning Aussie pop band called The Bee Gees. Mardin produced hits like ‘Jive Talking’ and ‘You Should Be Dancing’, relaunching the band’s career and sending them to supergroup status. He collaborated with everyone from Willie Nelson and John Prine to Brook Benton and Bette Midler, as well as Barbra Streisand, Daryl Hall and John Oates, Phil Collins, Anita Baker and George Benson. He also produced jazz for Dianne Reeves and Herbie Mann, and even crossed over into television, film and Broadway.

54. Words - Boyzone - Gotta Get A Message ( BRM ) - Polydor 26-10-1996 - (NL#18-6 weeks) UK #1

55. Tragedy - Steps Step One ( BRM ) - Jive 23-01-1999 - (NL #22 - 9 weeks) UK #1.

Wednesday May 31 2006, the 500th #1: We’re finally there - the 500th #1 Single since the Official New Zealand Music Charts were first published on May 2 1975. The honour goes to newcomer Gnarls Barkley’s Crazy. Six songs have hit #1 been remade and hit #1 again: Funky Town (Lipps Inc 1980, then Pseudo Echo 1987), Cruisin’ (Smokey Robinson 1980, then Huey Lewis & Gwyneth Paltrow 2001), Do They Know It’s Christmas? (Band Aid 1985, then Band Aid 20 2004), Tragedy (Bee Gees 1979, then Steps 1999), The Tide Is High (Blondie 1981, then Atomic Kitten 2002), Tears On My Pillow (Johnny Nash 1975, then The Parker Project 1991).

56. Desire - Andy Gibb After Dark ( BRM ) - RSO 01-03-1980 - (NL #20 - 6 weeks).

"After Dark" is Andy Gibb's last studio album and all the songs were written or co-written by brother Barry. All ten songs showcase his singing talents. The Gibb brothers all sing together on the top hit "Desire"

57. Love Me Yvonne Elliman Earliest Bee Gees With And By Others ( BR ) - RSO 12-02-1977 - (NL #20 - 6 weeks)..

Yvonne Marianne Elliman (born Honolulu, Hawaii, December 29, 1951 is an American singer.

58. For Whom The Bell Tolls - Bee Gees Size Isn't Everything ( BRM ) - Polydor 28-12-1993 - (NL #20 - 5 weeks)

59. The Woman In You - Bee Gees Staying Alive ( BRM ) - RSO 11-06-1983 - (NL #21 - 6 weeks).

The group was approached about contributing to the soundtrack of a forthcoming movie, called Saturday Night Fever.

60. Ordinary Lives - Bee Gees One ( BRM ) - Warner Bros 29-04-1989 - (NL #23 - 6 weeks)

61. When The Swallows Fly - Bee Gees Idea (BRM) - Polydor 09-10-1971 - (NL #20 - 3 weeks)

62. If I Can't Have You - Kim Wilde Related Covers & Single record In My Life ( BRM ) - MCA 14-08-1993 - (NL #23 - 6 weeks) .

Kim Wilde was born (November 18 1960) in Chiswick, West London. Kim Wilde has enjoyed worldwide sales of more than 6 million albums, and her previous 8 albums have yielded sales of more than 11 million singles.

63. Israël - Bee Gees Trafalgar ( B ) - Polydor 20-05-1972 - (NL #22 - 3 weeks).

A lot of passionate truth is told in "Israel"

64. I Just Wanna Be Your Everything - Andy Gibb Andy Gibb / Flowing Rivers ( B ) - Polydor 10-09-1977 - (NL #24 - 5 weeks) US #1.

July, 24 2006: No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: ``I Just Want to Be Your Everything,`` Andy Gibb. The song is written by Andy`s brother, Barry.

65. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees Main Course ( BRM ) - RSO 02-08-1975 - (NL #23 - 4 weeks) US #1.

The Bee Gees recast themselves as falsetto-singing disco artists with the number one hit "Jive Talkin" in 1975.

66. Eaten Alive - Diana Ross Eaten Alive ( BM ) - Capitol 21-09-1985 - (NL #26 - 5 weeks).

Their songs have been recorded by artists from Elvis Presley to Janis Joplin to Barbra Streisand and Diana Ross, as well as some of the music industry’s latest luminaries like Wyclef Jean, Celine Dion, NSYNC and Destiny’s Child."

67. Run To Me - Bee Gees - To Whom It May Concern ( BRM ) - Polydor 19-08-1972 - (NL #27 - 4 weeks)

68. Alone - Bee Gees Still Waters ( BRM ) - Polydor 29-03-1997 - (NL #35 - 6 weeks)

69. An Everlasting Love - Andy Gibb Shadow Dancing ( B ) - Spectrum 04-11-1978 - (NL #28 - 4 weeks)

70. If I Can't Have You - Yvonne Elliman Night Flight ( BRM ) - RSO 10-06-1978 - (NL #28 - 4 weeks) US #1.

Born December 29, 1951, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Yvonne learned how to play the piano from her father.It was the fourth consecutive number one single (Billboard) to be written by Barry Gibb, breaking the record set by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, who penned three consecutive number ones in 1964.

71. I Can't See Nobody - The Marbles Marble-ized ( BR ) - Polydor 30-08-1969 - (NL #28 - 3 weeks)

72. Immortality Céline Dion Let's Talk About Love ( B ) - Columbia 20-06-1998 - (NL #28 - 3 weeks)

72. Immortality Céline Dion Let's Talk About Love

73. Don't Wanna Live Inside Myself - Bee Gees Trafalgar ( B ) - Polydor 29-11-1971 - (NL #29 - 2 weeks)

74. Emotion - Samantha Sang Emotion ( BR ) - Private Stock 22-04-1978 - (NL #32 - 4 weeks).

Samantha Sang (born Cheryl Gray, August 5, 1953 in Melbourne, Australia. The single "Emotion" (with back-up vocals by the Bee Gees) became a major hit worldwide. It reached number 3 on the US charts in 1978 and earned Sang a platinum record.

75. E.S.P. - Bee Gees E.S.P. ( BRM ) - Warner Bros 26-12-1987 - (NL #32 - 3 weeks)

Bee Gees: Maurice Gibb (vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, synthesizer); Barry Gibb (vocals, guitar); Robin Gibb (vocals). Additional personnel: Robbie Kondor (guitar, keyboards); Reb Beach, Reggie Griffin, Nick Moroch (electric guitar); Bob Gay (saxophone); Greg Phillinganes (keyboards); Marcus Miller, Will Lee (bass); Tony Beard (drums); Sammy Figueroa (percussion); Rhett Lawrence, Joe Mardin (programming).

76. Shine Shine - Barry Gibb Now Voyager ( BM George Bitzer ) - Polydor 29-09-1984 - (NL #32 - 3 weeks).

The album was Barry Gibb's first official solo effort away from the Bee Gees. The actual first single, the midtempo "Shine Shine," had an engaging chorus and Caribbean riff that enabled it to slip into the pop Top 40.

77. Love You Inside Out - Bee Gees Spirits Having Flown ( BRM ) - Polygram 05-05-1979 - (NL #35 - 3 weeks) US #1

78. Spirits ( Having Flown ) - Bee Gees Spirits Having Flown ( BRM ) - Polygram 05-04-1980 - (NL #35 - 3 weeks)

79. I.O. I.O. Ay Ay Ay Ajax - Ronald & Peter Beense & Ajax koor ( BRM ) - Bunny 13-05-1995 - (NL #36 - 5 weeks)

Dutch cd single. ( UEFA Champions Leage Final '95 in Wien: Ajax-AC Milan 1-0 )

80. To Love Somebody Michael Bolton Timeless: The Classics ( BR ) - Sony 17-11-1992 - (NL #36 - 3 weeks).

May 1, 2006: Michael Bolton, 52, has been singing, recording and writing songs since the 1960s. Perhaps the most appropriate matchup (and the album's hit single) was The Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody"

81. This Is Where I Came In Bee Gees This Is Where I Came In ( BRM ) - Polydor 17-03-2001- NL Tipparade - UK #18

82. ( Love Is ) Thicker Than Water - Andy Gibb Andy Gibb / Flowing Rivers ( BA ) - Polydor 18-03-1978 - NL Tipparade - US #1.

"I Just Want To Be Your Everything" and "(Love Is) Thicker Than Water" reached the number one spot on best selling charts and both were certified gold.

83. ( Our Love ) Don't Throw It All Away - Andy Gibb Shadow Dancing ( BA ) - RSO 06-01-1979 - NL Tipparade - US #9.

Andy Gibb was admitted to the John Radeliffe Hospital in Oxford on Monday for observation after complaining of stomach pains. He died, at the age of 30, the following Thursday, March 10, 1988, from myocarditis (an inflammation of the heart muscle caused by a viral infection)

84. August October - Bee Gees Best (R) - Polydor 31-01-1970 - T August October - Robin Gibb - Robin's Reign / Salvato Dal Campanello ( R ) - Polydor 31-01-1970 - NL Tipparade - UK #45

85. Fanny ( Be Tender With My Love ) - Bee Gees Main Course ( BRM ) - RSO 14-02-1976 - NL Tipparade - US #12

86. I Can't Help It - Andy Gibb & Olivia Newton-John After Dark ( B ) - RSO 19-04-1980 - NL Tipparade - US # 12.

Actress / singer Olivia Newton-John was born on September 26, 1948, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. She lived there until she was five years old, and her family relocated to Australia when her father was offered a job as the dean of a college in Melbourne. Andy handles a nice duet, " I Can't Help It", with old family friend, Olivia Newton-John.

87. Living Eyes - Bee Gees Living Eyes ( BRM ) - RSO 14-11-1981 - NL Tipparade - US #45.

In 1981, the group's new LP, Living Eyes, was recorded after an extended lay-off in the wake of four years of hard work.

88. Mr. Natural - Bee Gees Mr. Natural ( BR ) - RSO 20-04-1974 - NL Tipparade - US #93

89. One - Bee Gees One ( BRM ) - Warner Bros 17-06-1989 - NL Tipparade - US #7 UK #71.

A new album in 1989, One, got a good reception around the world and even generated a Top Ten U.S. single in the form of its title track.

90. Railroad - Maurice Gibb I've Gotta Get A Message To You / The Loner ( M ) - Polydor 25-04-1970 - NL Tipparade

January 12, 2003, 12:09 GMT: BBC News: Bee Gees Singer Dies

Bee Gees star Maurice Gibb has died in a Miami hospital at the age of 53.

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91. Saw A New Morning - Bee Gees Life In A Tin Can ( BRM ) - RSO 28-04-1973 - NL Tipparade - US94

92. Shadow Dancing - Andy Gibb Shadow Dancing ( BRMA ) - Spectrum 13-05-1978 - NL Tipparade - US #1.

This megaselling album kicks off with the brilliant title track that topped the charts for 8 weeks way back in 1978. This song represents the cream of the disco genre - melodic, passionate and hypnotic.

93. Someone Belonging To Someone - Bee Gees Staying Alive ( BRM ) - RSO 08-10-1983 - NL Tipparade - US #49 UK #49

94. Take The Short Way Home - Dionne Warwick Heartbreaker ( B ) - Arista 23-04-1983 - NL Tipparade - US #41 UK #85

Marie Dionne Warrick was born into a gospel-music family. Warwick topped the adult contemporary charts in 1980 with "No Night So Long," but her next across-the-board hit did not come until she hooked up with the Bee Gees for her 1982 album Heartbreaker.

95. Wouldn't I Be Someone - Bee Gees A Kick In The Head Is Worth Eight In The Pants ( BRM ) - RSO 07-07-1973 - NL Tipparade.

Tales from the Brothers Gibb: A History in Song 1967-1990 is a comprehensive box set composed of A-sides from the Bee Gees' singles, non LP sides, and formerly mono-only tunes in stereo for the first time. There's also some material from the 1973 unreleased album A Kick In The Head Is Worth Eight In The Pants.

96. Only Ladies Play Croquet - Tin Tin Tin Tin ( M ) - Polydor 12-7-1969 - NL Tipparade

Tin Tin were an Aussie four-piece who formed in 1968 and had a strong Bee Gees connection.

97. Chain Reaction - Diana Ross Eaten Alive ( BRM ) - Capitol 23-11-1985 - NL Tipparade - UK #1 US #66.

Diana Ross was born Diane Earle on March 26, 1944 in Michigan where she was raised in the housing projects. I was brought up to have ideals, to believe that anything was possible and that hard work was a part of that." While still in high school in 1959, Diana joined The Primettes with Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, and Barbara Martin. The quartet signed to Motown Records and became The Supremes (down to a trio after Martin left). Diana Ross & The Supremes elevated Diana to super-stardom throughout 1960s with Diana often taking the lead focus of the trio.

98. Kiss Of Life - Bee Gees Size Isn't Everything ( BRM ) - Polydor 09-04-1994 - NL Tipparade

99. And The Sun Will Shine - José Feliciano Still Covers Run Wild ( BRM ) - RCA 29-11-1969 - NL Tipparade - UK #25.

His style was a combination of folk, rhythm & blues and Latin American. This single release is from his album “Souled” it is a “Bee Gees” written song titled "And The Sun Will Shine" that peaks at #25 in the UK in November 1969 but doesn’t make the US Top 100 charts. It is his last single to ever chart in the UK.

100. Hold On ( To My Love ) - Jimmy Ruffin Sunrise ( Robin Gibb & Blue Weaver) - RSO 05-04-1980 - NL Tipparade - US #10 UK #7.

He staged an impressive comeback in 1980 on RSO Records with a major pop hit, "Hold On To My Love," that was produced by Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees.

101. More Than A Woman - Tavares Saturday Night Fever / Songbook The Gibb Brothers By Others ( BRM ) - Capitol 27-05-1978 - NL Tipparade - US #32 UK #7.

Tavares' sublime "More Than a Woman", the soul of the 70s.

102. How Deep is Your Love - Brothers In Crime Maxi single ( BRM ) - Dwarf Records 24-06-1995 - NL Tipparade.

Samples taken from the track "How Deep Is Your Love" by the Bee Gees

103. I've Got To Get A Message To You - Percy Sledge Soul Of The Bee Gees ( BRM ) - Atlantic 08-08-1970 - NL Tipparade.

Alabama born Deep Soul singer Percy Sledge had a relatively brief period of intense popularity in the late 60s.

104. Ain't Nothing Gonna Keep From You - Teri De Sario Scatteres Gibbs - Pleasure Train ( B ) - Casablanca 19-08-1978 - NL Tipparade - US #43.

"Ain't Nothing Gonna Keep Me From You" by Teri DeSario is an all-time Disco classic that still knocks everyone over.

105. Blue Angels ( Samples Grease ) - Pras Michel Blue Angels ( Barry Duplessis , Samuel Prazakrel Michel ) - Ruffhouse 07-11-1998 - NL Tipparade - UK #6

106. Eyes That See In The Dark - Kenny Rogers Eyes That See In The Dark ( BM ) - RCA 05-11-1983 - - NL Tipparade - US #79 UK #61.

Kenneth Donald Rogers, born August 21, 1938, in Houston, Texas made an awesome CD....great songs.

107. I Started A Joke - Skibby & King Lover ( BRM ) - Jive 09-12-1995 - NL Tipparade -

108. Marley Purt Drive - Jose Feliciano You Cover Again ( BRM ) - RCA 31-05-1969 - NL Tipparade - US #70.

Jose Feliciano was born blind on 10 September, 1945 in Lares, Puerto Rico. One of eleven boys, his love affair with music began at the age of three. He started to teach himself to play the guitar at age 9 and by the time he was 23, he had won two Grammy Awards, had performed over much of the world, and had recorded in four languages.

109. Experience - Diana Ross & Barry Gibb Eaten Alive ( BRMA ) - Capitol - 14-06-1986 - NL Tipparade - UK #47.

The album titled Eaten Alive (1985) was a dynamic affair with an explosive set of songs all produced by the Gibb brothers Maurice, Robin and Barry as well as the title track also boasting the excellent production and songwriting skills of the genius himself, Michael Jackson (who also wrote the brief liner notes for the back cover of the album).In the U.K, obviously cashing in on the mammoth success of the chart-topping Chain Reaction, a third single was issued. The exotic and mesmerising Experience was a gorgeous ballad courtesy of the Gibb brothers. Experience captured the depth and essence in Ross' unique voice.

110. Holiday - Moulin Rouge Bee Gees Disco Versions Michael Zager ( BR ) - Philips 17-03-1979 - NL Tipparade

111. Emotion - O'G3NE Voice of Holland September/October 2014 - NL Tipparade

# 1 - # 111 were the hitrecords in the Dutch Hitparade Top 40 and in the Dutch Tipparade Top 30.

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And now up to the other Bee Gees and Bee Gees related songs:

Part 2: 112 - 2016 and part 3: 2017 - 4034

112. Ellan Vannin ( Traditional ) - Bee Gees - Live In Sydney ( BRM ) - 1999.

Live In Sydney Among the old-as-the-hills Gaelic folk tunes is "Ellan Vannin," which seems to be among the favorites of the Manx folk (many wanted it as the national anthem), and which has been performed by Douglas' (Isle of Man) famous sons, the Bee Gees. A glorious vocal performance for Robin Gibb.

113. Islands In The Stream - Bee Gees - One Night Only - Live ( BRM ) - Polydor 1998

114. One Million Years - Bee Gees - I've Gotta Get A Message To You ( R ) - Pickwick 1969

The Bee Gees receive the honorary Freedom of the Borough - Article posted August, 07 2009

November, 18 2009: The Bee Gees performed on "Dancing with the Stars Results Show" last night, 17 November 2009. Earlier they performed on the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" (October, 31 2009). Dancing with the Stars -versus- Strictly Come Dancing Bee Gees video

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We remember:

BeeGeesWorld - Anniversaries August

BeeGeesWorld - Anniversaries September

BeeGeesWorld - Songs written by others but performed by the Gibb brothers

BeeGeesWorld - Chart History The Netherlands

BeeGeesWorld - TV Appearances

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