In addition to the earlier Jimmy Stevens article on this Mailbox we have some photos Jimmy sent to GSI. Of the period he worked with the Gibbs and took photos during the tours.
All photos: copyright Jimmy Stevens. Click here.

Click here for photo material of Jimmy at the Tribute To Buddy Holly Celebration of March 20th. http://gallery.mac.com

Hi All:

My name is Ralph Wall in Nebraska, USA.
I've been writing-recording songs since childhood (am 52). A lot of writers have inspired me, but the Gibbs illuminary gift for crafting so many great melodies is amazing to me. As I've always had a 'softer rock' sound, it was easy for me to identify with their style as well. Someday, I hope to somehow give each of the brothers a complimentary copy of my recent CD release. Not sure how that will happen. They have certainly provided all of us with hours of listening enjoyment and other than buying their releases, my own musical present to them is the most genuine thank you I can think of. I would enjoy hearing from others who appreciate their work. At my website www.ralphwall.com you'll find an email address to write me at. Feel free to leave your feedback on the selections from my CD. The site only offers partial length samples of each song (2 minutes), but you'll get an idea of each. Also...a big thank you to Barry and Linda for their work with diabetes. It is such an insidious disease and one I deal with. The best of 2008 to everyone.

Ralph

A question asked many times to GSI.
(see one of the questions earlier mentioned in this GSI Mailbox!)

Jimmy once signed up by Robert Stigwood and in 1972, through Stigwood, Jimmy released an album of his own compositions on the Atlantic label. In Britain and Europe, it was called Don't Freak Me Out and in the USA, Paid My Dues. Peter Frampton, the guitarist who featured on George Harrison's epic, All Things Must Pass, was one of the musicians backing Jimmy, as was Maurice Gibb, who also produced the album. John Bonham, of Led Zeppelin, was a drummer.

Jimmy: "Maurice Gibb had this deal with Atlantic, so we made my album. On the tours, I was closest to Barry Gibb. But we didn't see so much of Robin. They were a very funny unit, actually. I don't think they socialised very much together as lads. They were all different. I remember us performing at the New York Philharmonic. I always felt part of the tour with The Bee Gees, but not so much with Emerson, Lake and Palmer. You'd go on and people would be chanting 'ELP' when you were trying to sing."

There's always been luck in rock and roll and Jimmy has had his portion: some good, some bad. He doesn't live in a palace with a swimming pool, but he has his songs and nobody can take them away. On March 20, 2008, Jimmy will return to the big time when he joins other Mersey rockers in a tribute to Buddy Holly at the 1,700-seat Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Read the whole story by David Charters

www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk:80

Hi,
Back in the sixties my sister went out with somebody who worked at the recording studio in Portland Place, London. He showed me around the studio, and gave me some records, which I played a lot back then, but have spent the last 30 odd years in a box of old records. I have just been going through them and came across this record, it's an acetate recording of "You know you gave yourself away" on one side and on the other side is "Massachussetts" without the orchestra, although they have a lot of hiss, they are not to badly scratch, due to old 60's record player and 30odd years in a box. Norman.

"You know you gave yourself away" is the earlier title of the BG track: "Sir Geoffrey saved the world",

A tribute poem for Maurice by a fan.

'For Maurice'

It is five years today that you left.
I feel like the world should stop in its tracks
To light a candle and remember you.
Like I am going to do.
I feel like we should all stop awhile
And remember your smile.
To think of all the times it brought us joy.
How it lit me up inside.
But you were never just mine
You meant so much to so many, for so long.
You leaving was simply wrong.
In a fair and logical word
You would never have gone.
But Destiny had other plans,
And all our fates are in her hands.
And maybe you left because you were needed elswhere,
Somewhere up there in a better place
They wanted to see your face.
Maybe they needed the most worthy man
Earth could give,
And if that was the case,
Then God in his Grace
Chose well.
And who can tell?
Perhaps you still live in that other sacred land.
I know it is so
It's where the shining souls go.

To honour you, I won't be sad today
I'll think of the joy you gave
Before you were called away.
I'll think of your boundless light
Your warmth, your humour, you were always so kind.
You always had a twinkle in your eye,
Just one of the countless things to remember you by.
You are never far from my mind
And today, millions are thinking of you, saying a prayer or two.
And maybe even angels are marking this day,
The day you went up their neck of the woods to stay!
And if you are looking down upon us,
I hope today of all days you feel the love
That millions are sending you,
Know that all our love is true.
Know that we will repeat, again and again,
We'll always love you, Maurice
Forever, Amen.

( Mahmuda Yasmin).

Gail telling about her latest visit to Miami Beach:

'I was in Miami again September 4th until 7th to visit Barry at his birthday. On the 5th I saw Barry at his home, made some photos and talked to him for a while.

Barry said he would like to get with Robin again. He seemed to really want that. Robin is never home when I'm in Miami. I always ring the gate, and the person that answers says he's in another country. Barry is planning to rebuild on the spot of his home which was destroyed. He and Linda like the area. He has lost weight as you could see on recent photos. He said he was on the South Beach diet as well as Mr. Ashby, his manager. I plan to go back next September, or when Barry will be available. His daughter Alexandra graduates this year, so he may be travelling more and not be at home a lot, or at that time of September. I didn't ask many questions, I was busy taking pictures for others and listening to what Barry was conversing with the other ladies. He was so patient with us that day. He was in a good mood as well as Ashley, his son.

He was joking a lot!     GAIL

(November 28th. - 2007)

Hi, Just a note to tell everyone, who loves the music of the Bee Gees that a new show called, Jive Talkin' The Bee Gees Story will launch in the UK in Feb 2008. The show features full 7 piece band plus string quartets and special guest singers, tributes to the music the guys wrote for other artistes.
Visit www.beegeesstory.com
Click for tour schedule.

Darren
www.beegeesstory.co.uk

(October 25th. - 2007)

EXCLUSIVE GIBB PURSES FOR SALE

Hi Marion

I was told about your site by a lot of the girls over at Barry's Nuts Yahoo site. They suggested me coming over and take a look at your site. I have always been a huge Bee Gees fan and I just love your site. I have now been reading and reading for over an hour. You have done an amazing job putting it all together. I live in the Hendersonville, TN. area (USA) and have been long time friends of Johnny Cash's family and many Nashville stars. I was so happy when Barry bought Johnny's home. It was devastating when it burned to the ground. That place was like a shrine for the millions of Cash fans around the world. I know Barry probably took the loss really hard too. I own an embroidery shop in which I make and embroider a lot of stage clothing and promotional items for different celebrities and entertainers around Nashville.

I created a nice little purse for the girls on Barry's Nuts site to purchase It is an "I Love Barry Gibb" purse. Some of them wanted an "I Love Robin Gibb" and some requested an "I Love Maurice" purse. I can make any one of the 3. I know how much they all love Barry and the brothers so I wanted to create something for them that is unique. They are going to take their purses to Miami and get Barry and Robin to autograph the back of the purses with one of those silver permanent markers. The girls suggested I write you and let you see the pictures of the purse to show and give the Gibb fans a chance to order one for themselves.

The little purse is made of feau leather (leather like) and has a nice black shiny satin lining, has a long black shoulder strap and fringe across the bottom. The purse measures approx. 8 in. x 8 in. There are over 20,000 professionally embroidered stitches that say "I Love Barry Gibb" with a red heart and arrow around the word Love. I will also personalize the purse with your name. The purse can also be embroidered to say "I Love Robin Gibb" or "I Love Maurice Gibb",. which ever way is preferred. The purse is only $23.00 which includes shipping and personalization. This is the price for people within the inland USA. Hawaii and Alaska shipping will be slightly higher. People living outside USA contact me for shipping charges.

Sissy
3treats@bellsouth.net (for ordering and / or information)

(October 25th. - 2007)

Star Cluster Music presents:
The German edition of "The ultimate biography of the BEE GEES - Tales of the Brothers Gibb" has an additional chapter in German language bringing the story up to 2007. The German appendix comprises 160 pages with the complete discography, an alphabetical list of all Gibb songs, information about the tours up to 2007 plus a survey of all awards. 16 full cover pages show picture sleeves, album covers and tour program covers from all around the world. The German edition also contains the complete musical family tree of the BEE GEES, spread over four pages. www.starclustermusic.de

(October 22nd. - 2007)

To all fans who are interested in obtaining stickers of Mo's Royal Rat Rangers paintball team; One of Maurice's friends Frederic has contacted GSI to let us know that he put a number of stickers on Ebay. www.ebay.com:
200113501189 - 200113501867 - 200113499004

Marion / GSI (thanks Frederic R.)

(May 25th. - 2007)

One Night Only Tribute
I wanted to tell you about an upcoming Bee Gees Tribute night that I am hosting. The party will take place in Houston, Texas, USA on June 2 of this year. My mother and aunts get together only once a year and always celebrate by dancing and singing along to the One Night Only DVD. They each scream when their favorite Bee Gee appears onscreen. We want to invite any Bee Gee fan that can make it. So if anyone is interested please get in touch with:

Kristi Coffey, USA
713.655.3608 phone
713.759.0034 fax
kristina.coffey@jwt.teamdetroit.com

(May 16th. - 2007)

Hi GSI
My name is Bill Hunt. I am a local artist in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida USA. I had some photos of the guys and thought I would do a piece of art the way I see them. Thought I would send it to you to see. wmhunt331@yahoo.com

We liked the piece of art a lot and decided also to post it on the GSI front page for a while If any one is interested in the drawing or has any questions about it you can always get in touch with Bill. The original is for sale he told us. The picture board is 26 1/2" by 14." He used three color pencils. Black, white and grey. Blended. His website address is: khttp://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-billsartwork

UPDATE:
August 2007
THE ART WORK HAS BEEN SOLD!!

Marion / GSI

(May 11th. - 2007)

GSI recently received a mail from Barry Scott of the Lost 45's with information about his radio show. In GSI Mailbox we'd love to pay attention to this show and to his special website.
Thanks Barry, also for giving permission to use the Maurice clip from you website.
(Marion / GSI)

Introducing The Lost 45's on the GSI Link Page
The Lost 45s show with Barry Scott features Top 40 charted records from the late 60s, 70s and 80s that no longer receive adequate airplay! His ultimate goal is to keep these songs and artists alive in an era of tight play lists. The Boston Herald calls "The Lost 45s" "The most successful weekend show in the history of Boston radio!" The show has been on the air for over 25 years. The site (www.lost45s.com ) has on-line radio and a store where you can purchase and hear from over 500 recording artists: including Maurice Gibb! There's a best-selling book, and a CD series based on the program. Music fans from all genres will enjoy this pop music history lesson!
Click here to hear Maurice introducing the station via a spoken message.
Interested? Visit Barry Scott's web site.

(May 1st. - 2007)

Question
Fans have been mailing GSI with questions such as: Will Barry perform next to Robin during the Bunbury Party on May 10th. (see GSI News of February 23rd).
And about the BMI pop awards of May 15th (see GSI News of march 26th.) will The Brothers perform together during this show?

Answer
GSI has asked their managers / assistants
#   During the Bunbury Party only Robin will perform as Barry will not be able to attend on May 10th in London.
#   Barry and Robin are not planning to perform at BMI on May 15th.

(March 30th. - 2007)

Meet Sue Lindsay
Friend of Linda Gibb
Who's life changed after meeting Nicolai a boy from an orphanage in Prague. Read how she became interested in the UK based charity called: "Hope and Homes for Children" www.hopeandhomes.org Sue hopes to help where she can with assistance of her celebrity friends.
Read her story about fighting to give orphans a better life.

(by Sandra Dick of The Scotsman) http://living.scotsman.com:80

Marion / GSI

(March 14th. - 2007)

Open air concert "Massachusetts"
GSI received a request from Bee Gees fans (Lonneke,Yvonne and Janny) to pay some extra attention to the Belgium cover band "Massachusetts" through this website. They are enthusiastic about this band and would like to bring this cover band under the attention of more Bee Gees fans. You can visit the band and attend their free concert in Huy (near Liege in Belgium) on June 23rd. The concert starts around 8 p.m.

For questions please mail Lonneke at: lonneke@massachusetts-fanclub.com
Info about "Massachusetts" at : www.massachusetts-fanclub.com

Marion / GSI

(March 5th. - 2007)

Question: Luiz asked:
'Please let me know if the Bee Gees recorded some songs under the name of The Bunburys'?

Answer: Hello Luiz
Yes, they recorded a number of songs for The Bunbury project.

This project spans about six years, from the first single in summer 1986 to the CD collection The Bunbury Tails in 1992. One of the parts of the projects was a series of animated cartoons written by David English and drawn by Jan Brychta, the team who did the Bee Gees pictorial biography The Legend in 1983. The project promoted the playing of cricket and general good sportsmanship. David English and Jan Brychta were inspired with the idea while watching a cricket game and contacted Barry at his English home. Barry and David quickly wrote the song 'We're the Bunburys' and the children's story 'Record Breakers' that introduced the Bunbury team. For the B side of the single, David English told the story with excerpts of the song and with some character spoken vocals by both David and Barry. 'We're the Bunburys' was credited only as the Bunburys on the single, but as the Bee Gees on The Bunbury Tails.

The single:'Fight No Matter How Long' (with Eric Clapton) was issued by Arista as a single in the U.S. in 1989 The B. side was an instrumental versiom In Britain it was made into a book for kids with record like the first Bunburys single. The book again featuring a story by David English and illustrated by Jan Brychta. The single's B. side was 'We're The Bunburys' (not David reading the story but a reissue of the song for those who hadn't bought the theme song earlier) In Britain there was also the children's book issued with record and a TV series on British TV about The Bunburys The album: The Bunbury Tails was released in 1992 issued only in the UK and only for a limited time, and is now very collectible.

The album: The Bunbury Tails was released in 1992 issued only in the UK and only for a limited time, and is now very collectible. There were songs in cooperation with a.o. Eric Clapton and Elton John.

More about David English and The Bunburys in the Report section of GSI: www.brothersgibb.org/report
Details about the Bunburys Tails: www.columbia.edu

The Bunbury Tails
UK: Polydor, September 1992

01 Bee Gees : WE'RE THE BUNBURYS (1986)
02 Bee Gees : BUNBURY AFTERNOON
03 Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich : LEGEND OF XANADU (1968)
04 Kelli Wolfe : EYES
05 George Harrison, Dhani Harrison, Ravi Shankar : RIDE RAJBUN
06 Shakatak : DOWN ON THE STREET (1984)
07 Tony! Toni! Toné! : OAKLAND STROKE (1991)
08 Eric Clapton : FIGHT (NO MATTER HOW LONG) (1988)
09 Cathy Dennis : EVERYBODY MOVE (1991)
10 Elton John : UP THE REVOLUTION
11 No Hat Moon : SEASONS

I hope this helps
Marion / GSI (with thanks to Joe Brennan's website)

P.S.
Also look at this: http://boss.streamos.com (Need RealPlayer)

(February - 2007)

Hello Marion and GSI

Attached is the first single from my upcoming album.
The album date isn't finalized yet but I'm working on the video for this single In Asia a song goes directly to MTV rather than radio stations. So video is crucial.
The song is dedicated to Barry as his work has influenced me and many artists internationally.

love Mahmood

Click for sound clip:   "For Us"  

(February 1st. - 2007)

It's time to vote again !!
Hello fans
The Dutch radio station Radio 2 is organizing another "Week Of The Sixties".
So go to: www.radio2.nl and vote for your favourite Bee Gees songs of the sixties.
The best 60 songs of the sixties will be aired Friday, February 16, between 12.00 and 16.00 hours (Dutch time).
By a double click you can put the title in your personal list.
If you cannot find your fave Bee Gees song title amongst the list then just type the title yourself. If you have combined your list then press: - verder - to continue.

Marion / GSI
(February 1st. - 2007)

Interview with Vince Melouney
A short while ago GSI has been approached by Steve Elliott who wrote an interview with Vince Melouney (former Bee Gee) and published it in the Italian music magazine Misty Lane. Steve as well as Massimo del Pozzo, the editor and owner of the "Misty Lane magazine", would like to give Bee gees fans the opportunity to read the article too. Anyone who is interested in obtaining a copy of the magazine with the interview can go to this web site: www.Mistylane.it which is in Italian and has a photo of the cover and info or you can go to this link which has info in English: http://crea.html.it/sito/nowsound.

Massimo can be emailed directly at mistylane@iol.it and he will be more than happy to answer anyone's questions and place the order for a copy. He accepts Paypal for payment, too. Massimo's street address: Misty Lane L.A. Pascucci 66 00168 Roma, Italy. The phone/fax number is 0039 06 3010191 The cost of the magazine according to the magazine in 10.00 Euros plus postage which is adjusted to where ever the person lives. The interview Steve did with Vince Melouney was done in Sept. and Nov. 2005 and was published in Sept. 2006.

Marion / GSI
(January 24th. - 2007)

Bee Gees Fan clubs
Late last year GSI received the message from the German fan club "One" that the club would stop to exist by the end of 2006. Now that "One" has stopped running there are no more international Bee Gees fan clubs. No more clubs that have paid members and do send out hard copy newsletters by snail mail to their members on a regular base.

GSI however continues to publish news and articles about the Brothers Gibb of course like before and all fans are able to visit the website and contribute to it as well as contact the GSI mailing address with questions and remarks, all for free. We do believe that for us, this is the best way to serve the fans in future and that the old type of fan clubs cannot be accurate enough anymore these days to send up to date news and info all the time to their members by snail mail.

Best regards
Marion / GSI  marion@brothersgibb.org
(January 24th. - 2007)

Bee Gees CD Rarity?!

These are some photos of a strange cd GSI recently found in a German CD shop. Called: "The Bee Gees The Collection", containing a number of The Bee Gees early Australian Festival recordings with a picture of the BG cover band 'Stayin' Alive' on front and back cover, instead of a photo of the real Bee Gees, and distributed by a Dutch company. Of course both the managers of The Gibbs and Stayin' Alive have been informed by us and the record company will be notified etc.


Marion / GSI

For Dutch fans / voor Nederlandse fans
Attentie, Bericht voor de Nederlandse fans die regelmatig een GSI mailing ontvingen: De meest recente gratis GSI mailing van december 2006 kon i.v.m. tijdsdruk niet meer vertaald worden in het Nederlands, ook was al gebleken dat er nauwelijks nog animo is voor de vertalingen. De mailing kon ook helaas nog maar naar een deel van de fans verzonden worden door een storing, sorry. Alle info uit de mailing is ook dit maal, zoals altijd, te lezen op de GSI website zelf.

Prettige Feestdagen: Marion / GSI

Hello Marion,

I am a lady of 72 yrs old and a big fan of the Bee Gees for many years. Their music is magical, my favourite has always been Maurice. He has always had something special in his music; A lovely smile, always laughing and joking, very down to earth, very kind, so happy. The tributes prove to me, that everyone felt the same way, very popular.

Mo was the one that kept the three of the brothers together. I love to switch on to the GSI website and see all the lovely photos and lovely comments about Mo.

I listen to his music a lot and two of my favourites are 'man in the middle' and 'closer than close ', also the band is fantastic.

I will close for now thinking of Mo's family.
Kind regards
June.

I am trying to find out if Jimmy Stevens has passed away and do not seem to be able to find out anything about his life. I have always loved his album "Paid My Dues", that he recorded with Maurice Gibb.

Alison M

Hello Alison,
Jimmy is okay.
He is retired but plays music sometimes at pubs and parties.
He has lived in Liverpool all his life.
- His voice is still as strong as ever- I was told by someone who visited a performance of Jimmy a few years ago and had him on the phone as well some months ago.
Jimmy still loves music.

Marion (with thanks Joe B.)

Hello GSI
I am trying to locate the lyrics to "Underworld".
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks. Brett

Here are the lyrics with thanks to the management.


Verse 1

IF YOU DECIDE TO RESIDE IN THE UNDERWORLD,
YOU SHOULD BEWARE WHAT YOUR WISH IS,
YOU COULD BE WRONG TO BELONG TO THE UNDERWORLD,
THEY MAKE YOU SWIM WITH THE FISHES,

Release 1

WE NEVER FALL AND GET UP AGAIN,
LIVING IN A SEA OF SORROW,
SOMEBODY SHOW YOU TO THE LIGHT,
SWIM IN A LIMOUSINE FOR FREE,
SPEND EVERY NIGHT IN THE ARMS OF THE ENEMY,

Chorus 1

IT'S YOUR LIFE, ON THE LINE,
WHEN YOU LIVE IN THE UNDERWORLD,
THERE'S NO TIME, THERE'S NO SLEEP,
WHEN YOU'RE DEEP IN THE UNDERWORLD,
YOU CAN'T RUN, YOU CAN'T HIDE,
WHEN YOU GLIDE THROUGH THE UNDERWORLD,
UNDERWORLD...

Verse 2

AND ANY TIME AFTER MIDNIGHT YOU PHONE AROUND,
YOU'RE ON THE LINE FOR THE STRANGER,
ITS NOT THE LOVE MAKE YOU SAFER OR SATISFIED,
IT'S JUST THE DEMONIC DANGER,

Release 2

DOWN BELOW THE SHARK IS NUMBER ONE,
IF YOU WANNA SEE TOMORROW,
SO MANY FINGERS ON THE GUN,
FOLLOWING YOU EACH PLACE YOU GO,
I BE THE FACE YOU NEVER KNOW,

Dear marion,

I thought you might be interested in this photo taken by sheer luck. My wife Kath and I were in the right place at right time and saw Barry and his family coming out of rehearsals. Kath asked Barry if she could have a photo taken with him, he was with family members and was in a rush to get back to the hotel after sound checks, but he did stop and agreed to having his picture taken. We would like to say a big thank you to him and his family. The weather was terrible, raining heavy, but he took the time to make my wife's day which we both really appreciate. May we say that both Barry and Robin gave a great performance( at the Prince's Trust concert). My wife has been a life long fan of The BeeGees and looks forward to future performances.

Alan and Kath from Birmingham U.K.

Letter from a fan

I'd like to share this photo with the world to show Barry's 'TRUE' kindness to his fans. One of them being my 82 yr old Mother, Bernice. She had her 82nd birthday on Flag Day, June 14th this year. I emailed Marion of my Mom's love for Barry & The BeeGees & to tell Barry that a photo from him would be the proverbial, 'icing on the cake'. Birthday cake that is! Marion emailed back that Barry is very busy & she couldn't promise anything. Well... Barry came thru for a good ol' egg. She was thrilled beyond 'Words'. She got the hand addressed envelope 2 days before she turned 82. Mom knew I loved the Bee Gees since the 60s when I was in high school, but I had 4 younger siblings and she was always busy with them. Sometime back I was playing a Bee Gees CD in the car on a trip and when Barry went into one of his fabulous falsetto notes, she said, "I like that little kid, boy can he sing." "Kid?" I replied. "Ma that's' Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees." She said, "You're kidding, right?" I replied, "No". Well, ever since she's been a huge fan. "I have time now to appreciate good music", she says. She particularly loves the harmonizing & wholesome messages & lyrics of all their songs. I had to print them out so she can sing along. And what is so special, she's as sound and lucid as you and I. She wanted to know all about them, so I purchased the Biography Channel DVD, 'This Is Where We Came In.' That way she'd know the history of their success. I have to put the DVD, 'One Night Only' in every night too! That or one of the countless other concerts I have. That is Gospel truth! EVERYNIGHT!!! Also, every time we get in the car I have to blast the Bee Gees for her. For them she'll turn her hearing aide all the way up. For me...never! lol...lol. In 1967 she told me repeatedly, "Arlene, you're driving me nuts with those Bee Gees." Now, almost 40 years later I repeatedly tell her, "Ma, you're driving me nuts with those Bee Gees." lol...lol.

Arlene DeJesus
Wilmington, NC
Mom: Bernice Schrantz
Wilmington, NC

Letter from a fan

Dear Marion and everyone at GSI,

My name is Tera Smith and I am writing this along with my sister, Pam. We are long-time fans of the Bee Gees. We grew up listening to their music in our home all the time. Pam recalls the many times that she and our uncle sat on the sofa listening to the music and as they followed the words on the back of the album cover, sang along. (Of course, we always had the latest album) Then of course there were times when they would just have to get up and dance! The Bee Gees' music just sort of has that kind of effect on you. Through the years, our love for this group and their music has remained with us. Anytime we heard that "one and only" sound come across the radio we would again join in and each song seemed to cause us to recollect a fond memory.

We re-kindled a fresh passion for the Bee Gees and their music from the embers that have remained with us throughout the years. Recently, Pam visited me and brought with her the "One Night Only" DVD. I had not yet seen it. I was completely caught up in the experience. We played it day and night which at first seemed to distress our children, ages 13 & 10. They could not understand why we were so "into" this music. The music was so familiar to us, we seemed as though we just picked up from where we left off years ago. However, we are proud to say that we have successfully won them over. They are now enthusiastic fans, as we are. We have created 3rd generation Bee Gee lovers! Each one of them has their favorite song. Now they are planning the Bee Gees' music night and day. They can even sing along with the songs now.

It's so good to be able to offer good, wholesome music to your family. It means even more to us to be able to give them the music of the Bee Gees because of what it meant to us growing up. We not only appreciate the fact that the Brothers Gibb are excellent song writers and artists, but that they are family men. Family is important to us and we relate to that.

What Pam loves about their music is that it transcends time and the words have meaning that can be felt deep within your heart. You not only hear their music, but you "feel" their music. Their unique harmonious blend can send shivers down one's spine! We love watching them perform because their love for what they do really comes across. They seem to really enjoy what they are doing. They compliment each other so well. With Maurice gone, I'm sure there will be a void spot, but it is our hope that Barry and Robin will continue to bless the world with their talents. We have not had the privilege to attend one of their concerts. We are sad that we will never be able to see them all together, but should Barry and Robin continue we would love to be kept informed about current concert events. Hopefully this info will be posted on GSI. By the way, we have truly enjoyed looking over the site. You have done a great job. Keep up the good work.

Fans forever,
Pamela Ferrucci & Tera Smith

Letter from a fan

Dear Marion - Hi!
I had the pleasure of meeting Hugh and Linda when the Bee Gees were in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 1978. I was only about 14-15 years old at the time, and my mother was a local musician in the Twin Cities and also worked at the Radisson Hotel in St. Paul, where the group was staying. I was so in love with Andy, and was so sad when he passed away. Also so sad to learn of Hugh's death. He was such a sweet man! I talked to him quite a bit in the hotel restaurant that day. My mother had taken me and a friend there for lunch before the concert, and Hugh had walked through, and we didn't know who he was. He actually approached us, and it was pretty exciting to find out that he was Andy's and the Bee Gees' dad!!! He invited us to come down and visit him at the show where the sound technicians were, which we did. It was pretty interesting to see what they did. Hugh was busy down by the sound area at the St. Paul Civic Center, where my friend and I went to visit prior to the concert starting that night. Alby Galuten (I think that was his name, but I know that I did not spell it correctly - my apologies there) was with Hugh at the sound board.

We were trying to be very discreet about why we took Hugh's photo and were visiting them, but anyone who had bought a show program would have eventually figured out that Hugh was the Bee Gees dad, etc..., as I have the "Spirits Having Flown" program, and there are a lot of family photos in it, as you probably know. I was incredibly shy as a teenager, so, I took both pictures, but didn't want to be in them. If Andy would have been there, though, I would have wanted to be in the photo then! When we met Linda, it was very brief, but it was near the hotel gift shop, and the Bee Gees were actually a little under the weather from eating salmon in Seattle, WA - that is what Hugh told us. They had played in Seatlle prior to coming to St. Paul. I didn't get any photos of her. She left quite an impression on me as a young teenage girl back then - having been Miss Scotland and all - she was so beautiful! Hugh came back and forth several times to chat with us - my mom, my friend, and I - and he did sign his autograph for me on the back of the hotel menu - I can send you a copy of that, too, if you'd like. My mom felt bad that they were sick, so, she sent them some 4 leaf clover plants - good luck that all went well for their 3 shows in St. Paul - all at the Civic Center. We went to the first show.

Jackie G.

We've received many questions about the new house of Barry and Linda in Tennessee.

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What about the Robin Gibb website?!

Although it needs some renovation Barry and Linda are very happy with their new home in Tennessee and indeed it's situated beautifully at the waterfront. Click for some photos.

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GSI has informed with several people, however we haven't received all the answers yet and not everyone knows exactly what's going on. It's not a technical problem. The server isn't down but okay. The whole site has been taken off. As far as we know now there are no immediate plans to put it back.

Many fans still ask GSI where to send cards and other snail mail to, for The Brothers and their family

Management told GSI; this can at the moment still be done to the old Middle Ear studio address at:

1801 Bay Road
Miami Beach
Florida 33139
U.S.A.

Some answers to questions recently asked by you.

- A while back I bought the DVD Now Voyager. Why were "Face To Face" and "She Says" not included on the DVD?
These were not on the original home video

- And when is the re-release of the CD Now Voyager?
There is no CD release planned just the DVD presently.

- Do the Brothers have ideas / plans to make a film about the life of Andy?
Not at this time we suspect there may be a movie about the life of the Gibb Family eventually.

- Why was there never again a new hard copy news letter send out by the Bee Gees Fan Club in Florida after summer 2003 although members paid for quite some more news letters for 2003 and 2004?
No idea, we lost contact with the BG club in Florida quite a while ago, but indeed feel sorry so many fans never got the material they've paid for!

- What about Barry and Robin's reunion?
Barry and Robin at the moment are still discussing the different possibilities of working together and will mention more about it soon when things have been finalized.

- Any damage to Barry's new house?
There was no damage made to the new house of Barry in Hendersonville by the recent tornados.


- What happened to the Middle Ear Studio.?
According to Miami News Times the Sunset Harbour studio was recently sold to Solomon and Zalman Fellig for $2.75 million dollars and will likely be demolished soon. See: www.miaminewtimes.com/Issues/2006-04-27/news/bitch.html

- Any latest about the Bee Gees releases through Rhino, the Spirits tour on DVD and the unreleased material aired on Barry Gibb Radio??
Marion / GSI

Hello Marion
Can you tell me something more about what we can hear on Barry Gibb Radio and what is that song "Underworld" I've been hearing there lately?
Bram v. G.

The Barry Gibb Radio is one of the items on Barry's website where you can hear all kinds of Gibb compositions: old, new and even unreleased material. Very interesting!! At the moment you can hear two unknown songs on his radio: "Underworld" and "Dr. Man". Both songs were written in 2004 by Barry and his son Ashley, recorded in Middle Ear and haven't been released so far.

Marion / GSI

Visit to Barry
During a visit to Miami Beach some fans were able to meet Barry and his son and took some nice photos they'd like to share with GSI and all the fans.
Thanks so much!!
Photo credits: Norton Mello, also thanks Nilton Bartalini

Remembering Andy
and light a candle
Mails to GSI from two devoted fans: Patty and Jade

Marion,
I was wondering. I am a fan of the Bee Gees for as long as I can remember, and I know you asked all fans around the world to light a candle in memorial of Maurice, but I would like to ask all Andy Gibb fans out there to light a candle for Andy on March 5th. I wish someone would come up with a tribute to Andy like they did for Maurice. He was a great singer and a great guy.
Thanks Marion,
A fan always,
Patty from Wisconsin

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Hello GSI
I've always loved Barry and the twins, but I'd almost forgotten about Andy till I heard one of his songs on the A & E tribute to the Beegees. I ordered his CD and his songs brought an instant smile to my face and made me so happy to hear again! They are so well-done, and take me back to fun time for music. (When melodies were still important!) Of course, Barry's songwriting on Andy's records were sheer genius. If you listen to his greatest hits in the morning, it gets your day off to a great start. Andy's music makes you feel so good and you try to sing along. You can just visualize his cute little face- then you remember he's not here and it is the saddest thing. I only wish his music was on the radio again today so more people could enjoy him. He and all the brothers have given a priceless gift to millions & millions of people. I hope Barry and Robin know it ; and I hope Andy and Maurice realized it.

God bless the Brothers Gibb
Jade

Thank you Barry video
Mahmood: "For the last 40 years Barry Gibb has given us hope, love, understanding and strength. In many ways he has brought joy in our lives and at times inspired us to be the best we can be". So to celebrate the amazing life and work of Barry Gibb singer Mahmood decided to record a music video around the song: ' I will always have my love', written by himself: Mahmood Khan, a long time Bee Gees follower. For this Barry Gibb dedication he asked Bee Gees fans to participate sending in any pictures or video clips showing them with Barry. So basically it became a video compilation made by fans with video clips and pics showing Barry and his fans: Memory Lane !! The song: 'I will always have my love' and video clip are ready now. It 's a way Mahmood likes to thank Barry for all the wonderful compositions he has already written and hopefully many more will follow of course. The clip was made using the many photo and videos Mahmood received from fans world wide and that made this clip very special.
Click here for the video clip

On behalf of Mahmood:
Thank you all for making this possible mahmood21@hotmail.com

The Bee Gees Game
This was sent to us by a fan to test your knowledge of Bee Gees cover prints etc. Play this Crop of the Pops on the scenta website with The Bee Gees and Robin Gibb. Pick the band or artist, then guess which album cover spins onto the screen but... You're up against the clock!

Enjoy!!
www.scenta.co.uk/music
www.scenta.co.uk/music/game

Letter from a fan
Bee Gees fan Karen Radford sent some photos to GSI to share with you all. November 20th we published on the GSI News Page about the visit of ex Bee Gee Vince Melouney to the Caloundra (Australia) Walk Of Fame where he received his Star in the footpath. Karen was so kind to send us a photo of the Bee Gees star in the Caloundra pavement. Along with that one we received some nice shots from Karen of the house The Brothers once lived in at Redcliffe, near Brisbane. Although it'll surely looks a bit different now it once really was a Bee Gees Place.

Thanks Karen!!
(Copyright all photos: Karen Radford.)
Click here to see the photos.

Dear Marion / GSI

Thank you for maintaining such a wonderful website. As I was driving down the highway Friday afternoon, listening to the quiet side of my Bee Gees greatest hits disc, it dawned on me that I have been listening to the Bee Gees off and on since I was 8 years old! Now 37, I know my 2 year old child will also come to know their music (as he rides in the backseat of my car) and I find myself compelled to express my appreciation for the magical work they've done. What a remarkable thing to have a body of work that suits the emotions of one's entire life span, from the wild urges of the disco years to the somber reflections that come later and the myriad emotions in between. As I've no occasion in my life to thank them personally, I write this now to thank you for your work here. How lucky they are to have someone like you.

Happy holidays, Sincerely, Christine, New York

Letter from a fan

To The Bee Gees

Hi there
I personally want to thank you for the best written, produced, harmonized, songs ever. I love you guys. Every weekend before I go out, the Sat. Night Fever album is pounding on my sound system, neighbors know I'm ready to go dancing to your music, not as good as Travolta, but I hold my own. Deepest sympathies and sorrow to the loss of Maurice. Thank you for the smiles, the melody, and simply the best group ever to grace this planet. Actually, "Jive Talking" is pounding right now on my system now, think the police are here, gotta roll. You guys are the best, and will never be topped, EVER. Happy Thanksgiving.
Thanks for making the best music ever.

Sincerly, John K.

Letter from a fan

A fan send following to GSI:
Did you know that singer / Songwriter Michael Carlos has recorded an interesting song which
he titled "Andy Gibb".

You will find his homepage under: www.michaelcarlos.net/index.htm also the above mentioned song can be downloaded for free on his website: www.michaelcarlos.net/mp3s.htm There you'll find also the song text.

Many of you keep asking me what has happened to the message board of RobinGibb.com

It's a bit complicated and has to do with a combination of several problems, no technical website problems however. We for the moment cannot publish any further details The website / message board has been put out of action. It will at least take some more time before we can tell anything definite.

Marion / GSI

Letter from a fan

To Barry and Robin,

I first saw the three boys on TV when I was about 8
years old. They were on a TV program in Brisbane and
I was in a little country town in South Australia
where life was endlessly grim.

One day I looked up and saw the boys with the
beautiful voices and became a fan for life.

I went to two concerts in Adelaide - the first for my
19th birthday in 1972 and again in 1974 for the Mr
Natural tour.
Now I collect the albums, have almost all of them now.

I have already ordered the new one "Guilty Pleasures",
I love Guilty.

Best wishes to Robin and Barry from an old, tired fan
from down under and I hope you both come to Adelaide
again soon.

I think one of the largest fan bases exists here as
Adelaide gave Barry his first ever composers award.

Marilyn

Some latest tidbits to answer many of your recent mails about:
ordering merchandising,

The hurricane in Miami Beach and Barry's voice

Barry didn't have a recent throat surgery.

The hurricane which recently hit the South of the U.S. also went over Florida earlier. The area where the Gibb Family lives had some minor damage and problems with electricity for about 2 days.

Soon there is some merchandising available through the BarryGibb.com website Please for details: www.barrygibb.com/content.asp?pageID=143

Marion / GSI

Letter from a fan

Hello! I was just surfing and found your website. Let me tell you how this all started....

A few weeks ago I was at a rummage sale and came across "Still Waters" from the BeeGees. I hadn't thought about them for years, since the 70's when I loved a lot of their songs and they still made me nostalgic when I heard them. So, what the heck, the CD was only 1.00. I took it home and fell in love with it! WOW! I could not believe how fantastic these guys were! I only thought of them as a "disco" group, but I had no idea how talented and exciting so many of their other songs were. I was smitten. My husband calls it my second childhood. HEHE.

I then began to collect the BeeGees cd's to see what other kinds of gems were on them. As I did, I became attached to their story as a family. Of course I had heard of when Andy passed away, and I knew that not long ago Maurice had died as well. Now their stories haunted me and broke my heart all over again, as if they had just happened. I, too, have a history with heart troubles, even though I am only 36 I had heart failure for awhile after the birth of my third daughter. I carry an implanted defibrillator (just in case), but my heart did heal and I am well. So the stories of heart trouble within the BeeGees family struck home for me.

As I became more involved in their music I learned more about them as people, and found myself fascinated. They seem like such wonderful people...funny, friendly, down-to-earth. People that you could really get to know. And the lyrics were so open and raw with emotion. Most of all, having been only child, I loved to read stories of how these brothers were always so close over the years, even through their differences.

So that's how I became a new/old BeeGees fan. I tried to get in on Barry's website live chat, but couldn't get through because there was so much traffic on the chat room. I guess my email would have sounded just like hundreds of others, "Thank you for sharing this gift with us...your music means so much, and I wish you guys were neighbors because you sound like you'd be a lot of fun to have over for a cook out!" But Milan, IN is a long way from Miami! In some odd way, I share the loss of Maurice and Andy with their family even though I have never met them. I think a lot of who they are comes out in their music, and from their interviews they don't seem like mysterious guys, just regular people who don't feel the need to put on airs. My kinda people!

Anyway, I enjoy your site...thanks for all the work you put into it. God bless,

Cara Randall
Milan, Indiana

Questions
A. Some fans have read that there still is a BGFC-EUROPE website, what do you know about that?

B. Fans have contacted me also concerning a certain message with list of names published on the BGFC website recently for members who have not send updated addresses to Terri at BGFC. Like her message mentions: All people who haven't send updated addresses will not receive any more magazines etc. from BGFC. Since that message, I am receiving mails from fans, (members mentioned on this website list of BGFC, and other members too) who stated that they did send their new addresses and email addresses in time. Others, still being registered members mentioned they haven't received that CD box one is talking about although current addresses of them should be at BGFC.

C. Next to that I have been receiving questions as to why fans in Europe suddenly should have to pay so much more for their BGFC subscription comparing to fans from all other parts of the world outside North America.

D. Will there ever be another Dimensions magazine after the most 'current' one of Summer 2003?

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Answers
A. I, the GSI website, nor any of the people who once helped me here in Europe are BGFC-EUROPE anymore. As far as I know there is no person nor is there a special BGFC-EUROPE website in Europe anymore, however Terri indeed mentions on her website: there are still website addresses available for both BGFC and BGFC-EUROPE. To be sure you'll have to ask Terri Bridge for this website address of BGFC-EUROPE.

B. Concerning the members living in Europe: I indeed received many address and email address changes from all of you and I sent them through to Terri every two weeks for as long as I was BGFC-EUROPE!! However not all of my updates were used by Terri the past few years. That must be the reason why she now has no fully updated BGFC database. Reading the message on the BGFC website I can understand that members got the feeling that BGFC more or less blames the members for not having sent all their recent addresses to Terri but in fact the problem is: Terri herself not always accurately updated the addresses she received. Another thing is: many members cannot even read this latest message of her as a lot of members of the club have no access to Internet and as BGFC is not an online fan club each club message should therefore be send to all the members at least by snail mail too instead of only by mailing or via a message on the website like mostly happens these days I'm afraid. I feel sorry for this situation but cannot do anything about it. I know you did send your address changes and I sent them through to Terri every few weeks for as long as I was BGFC-EUROPE. All this correspondence is still in my computer.

C. I understand European fans feel sort of discriminated by BGFC Strange indeed is the fact that suddenly fans in Europe should pay a lot more subscription to BGFC than fans from all the other parts of the world outside North America. European members are paying 10 Dollars more!! It cannot be more expensive to publish and send a magazine from The States to fans in any of the European countries than to send it to Asia, Africa, Australia etc. etc..!! I have no idea why there's this big difference in subscription all the sudden. It indeed sounds very strange. I just hope members will be able to solve these matters with BGFC soon.

D. No idea if there'll be another Dimensions magazine, only Terri (BGFC) knows. The club has stated countless times in the past few years: the magazine now is, or is going, to the printers. Recently it went there too (again), but that's also already about a month ago and the latest message says it won't be ready to sent away from the printers halfway July!!. No idea what the printer of Dimensions is all doing with the magazine that takes him about two and a half months, again!!! Sorry you'll all have to wait, I have no idea!!

Best regards
MARION / GSI

A lot of fans mailed me the past week concerning the new website for Barry.

1. Do you have contact with the website of Barry ?
2. Is this the official website for Barry ?
3. Is it run by Terri Bridge ?

1. Yes I'm in touch with the new website now and than and they have insured me that:

2. Yes however just new and running but www.barrygibb.com is the official website for Barry Gibb.

3. No, GSI and management can assure you that Terri Bridge has absolutely nothing to do with Barry's site which is run by Ashley with Darin Butler and Barry has been involved in all aspects. We can only suggest that any and all comments and questions about Barry's site should be directed to Darin Butler at admin@kiwiana.co.uk

Marion / GSI

Hi marion / GSI
Being a a musician, and a guitar player and collector, I had a question about Barry's guitars he has used. I know of at least 25-30 guitars that Barry has played over the years and I was wondering, if possible, (asides from his 'guild songbirds')...did he, or does he have a favorite of the ones he has collected.
Thanks: J.

Barry has a collection of about 50 guitars but his favorite is an old J45 Gibson acoustic guitar that Eric Clapton gave to him.

Marion / GSI

Will the songs 'The Bridge' and 'Sensuality' be released on the first MEG album of Samantha Gibb and her friends?

No, we've checked with the group: this won't be the case but they do point out that for instance 'The Bridge' would be an ideal track on a possible tribute album once.

Marion / GSI

Dear Friend:
A good friend, who is terminally ill, asked me to post the following questions:

1. What was the story or inspiration behind the song "Spirits"?

2. What are the different cultural instruments featured in this song?

Hope you can help.
Thanks! Terry V.

Hello Terry

We've asked Barry for the answers.
Barry's says:

'The song 'Spirits' is about the reincarnation of a young spirit. The person who played the different instruments on the song is Herbie Mann. He played the flute along with other wind instruments'.

The group worked on the Spirits album most of 1978 and recorded / released it in 1979. Herbie Mann was a very good flutist. He was born April 16 - 1930 and died in Mexico July 1 - 2003. Take a look at: www.herbiemannmusic.com

I hope this helps
Take care and regards

Marion / GSI

To the GSI Team and all the GSI website visitors I have just found your great site. I have been in a Bee Gees Tribute band since 1992 after performing with my Brother Gary in Stars In Their Eyes in 1990. We also had the pleasure in singing with the Bee Gees on Radio Heart FM London in 1997. The picture can be seen at our website. We mainly tour the Theatres in the UK now playing all of the Bee Gees hits. For anyone who is interested in coming to see us click here (Word file) for the list with venues / dates of this year. We are purely a tribute to the sound and we do not try to look like the guys at all other than wearing black suits. Check out the site and let me know what you think.

Kind regards
Darren Simmons
www.beegeestribute.com

Many fans have been asking me for a long time what the possibilities are of releasing a DVD of the world famous Spirits Having Flown tour of 1979, North America. Therefore GSI has asked management about this lately.

Management is not sure about these possibilities because there are several owners involved in the Spirits Tour filming. There's RSO that owns the live footage part and there's NBC (American TV station) that owns most of the rest. Next to that David Frosts' Paradine Productions were involved. Management has informed GSI this week that one will inquire as and / if the Brothers regain control of enough content in 2006 and beyond to be able to release a DVD production of The Spirits Tour. They know that many fans would love to see a future release of the Spirits Tour DVD and hope being able to realize this in the near future if possible. As soon as more information will be available we'll of course let you know.

Over the past few years I also received so many questions about that special stomping sound on some of the BG compositions like: "You Win Again" and "Secret Love".

It seems Maurice created that special sound using a Linn 9000 drum machine by mashing down every key at the same time. It was originally only done for the demo but it's said that Arif Mardin had called Maurice and insisted upon using the same sound for the actual record. One track where one can actual hear the stomping sound is "Secret Love". It was made by a cardboard box full of sand and gravel that Maurice, Femi Jiya and John Merchant stomped around in and programmer Tim Moore sampled it to create this crunchy sound you can hear behind the drums. It sounded great but must have left a terrible mess in the studio.

Hello Marion.
Following up to a previous news on your GSI website of January 3rd:



I am happy to announce that I have been selected to been selected and will be performing this coming april 22, 23, 29 and 30. You may recall, I was previously featured on both the Ordinary People and Everybody Clap tribute CDs. I am thrilled to be part of this show. Included below is an article which came out April 15 in the Ancaster news paper.

On April 22, the magic begins with Montreal's Steve Barry. Steve Barry sounds like Barry Gibb. He sings with the same outstandingly controlled falsetto. Add the rest of the all star cast of Night Fever and Russ Weil's on stage band, and it promises to be Theatre Ancaster at its best. "The show is filled with one great song after another," says director Ralf Hakenberg. "The Bee Gees have had an amazing 40-year career. This cast makes everything sound professional. It's uncanny." Of course, all the legendary disco hits like Night Fever and Stayin' Alive will headline the show. But this show has all the Bee Gees hits. There will be early chart toppers like How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, Massachusetts, Lonely Days and Run to Me. In addition, there will be the featured duets like the Barry Gibb Barbra Streisand hits Guilty and Immortality. "The harmonies are subtle and clever," said Mr. Hakenberg. "There is a beautiful barrage of sound, far more intricate than Russ and I expected." Steve Barry has been the other big surprise. "Imagine someone from Montreal finding out about our show, and rearranging his life to be part of it," said Mr. Hakenberg. "Steve is a great talent...he loves the Bee Gees, knows all their material, and fits perfectly into our team." Mr. Barry said he has been preparing for 20 years to do the show. "I fell in love with The Bee Gees as a teen. I decided to study music, play guitar, compose and make music," he said. "I studied opera for a year as well. I met Lucie, my wife, one night when she was performing. I invited her back to the studio to make a demo with me of the Streisand/Barry Gibb duet Guilty, and we've been together ever since. We now have two wonderful kids, but we still find some time to sing together." Lucie will fly up for a week as a guest of Theatre Ancaster to be with her husband and enjoy their first vacation in years. "It's been a treat to work with everyone associated with Night Fever," said Mr. Barry. "The people in the show are true perfectionists and have wonderful voices." You can hear the harmonies and enjoy the great Bee Gees music for two weekends only. Evening performances are April 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. Matinees are April 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. All performances take place in The Theatre Auditorium, at Ancaster High School, 374 Jerseyville Rd. W. at Meadowbrook. The Box Office is located in The West Wing Foyer directly outside the auditorium. It is open Monday through Friday 6:-8 p.m and two hours before curtain on the weekends. Mastercard and Visa are accepted. All tickets are reserved seats. Call 905-304- SHOW(7469).

with much appreciation.
Best regards
-Steve

Details to know:Who: Ancaster's Community Musical Theatre What: Night Fever: The Music of the Bee Gees and Friends When: April 22 - 30 Where:Theatre Auditorium of Ancaster High School Ticket Prices: Adult $20, Seniors $17 and Students $13 For reserved seats call 905-304-SHOW (7469) web site: www.theatreancaster.com

Hello
Thank you for putting together such a wonderful website.

I am one of the many Americans who were just becoming music-aware when the BeeGees began to hit big in the US, so many years ago. My twin brother and I also had a talent for harmonies, and spent many, many hours listening, singing, and studying BeeGees harmonies -- and marveling at the wonderful songwriting, production, and arrangements of their albums. We also wrote songs and tried to emulate our musical heroes. Now in our late thirties, we remain are big fans and still enjoy listening to and singing BeeGees music. It is as fresh, soothing, inspiring, and heart-wrenching as it ever was. Your website brings together the best of BeeGees and Andy Gibb information -- it is so very much appreciated.

Sincerely, Deborah V.d. B.
New Hampshire, U.S.A.

Hi Marion.
Just read the '27 years back in time' article on GSI - Archives. What a wonderfull story. As I've to spent a while in the ladies loo, and saw them without a ticket. very exicting. I'm sure in those days Ladies loos were invented for that sort of thing!!

One of my fondest memories is the concert they did at the Royal Albert Hall in London. None of my friends or I could afford tickets. And we knew there was no way we'd get in any other way. We could'nt miss seeing them on such an important day, we'd get there early to see them go in, and wait around at the end to see them come out. We were very good at that, as we'd had plenty of practice. We used to hang around their place in Mayfair, and we became familiar faces . I was alone there one day When Jim came out ( Later he married.Pat Arnold.) We got talking and he asked me if I was going to the Albert Hall. Told him no, as it was to expensive, and he asked would I like to go?. ( Silly question, would I?) Yes I'd love to. Okay he said you're going and gave me two complementry rickets. I could'nt believe my luckl Gave him a big kiss as a thank you.

The great day came, but to our disapointment the tickets were at the back of the stage, so unless they turned around we'd only see there backs. The show was about three quarters through when the fans stormed the stage. One girl even got on stage!!. Boy was I jealous. That was it , my turn. I climbed over the rail and jumped. But only to find it was a very long way down, I landed on a cable and twisted my ankle, got taken to the medical room by security and missed the end of the show.!! Very upset at that.

But all was well, as I came out just after the show had finished, and hung around until they came out. That was just as good as the show.

You never know someone might read my story who was there at the time. And it might bring back those good memories.

Marie.