Ah, such was the strong power of the song-writer ability of the talented Bee Gees who skyrocketed to fame and destiny in the heady 60's and 70's during a novelty era when London was the very heartbeat - and dizzying center - of musical trends, fashion, and style. The Brothers Gibb churned out a bevy of chart-topping hits - not only for themselves - but for a smattering of celebrated musicals artists as well such as Barbara Streisand, Celine Dion, Dolly Parton, and Kenny Rogers. Now, friends at Eagle Rock Entertainment have informed me that they are releasing a revealing documentary - "In Our Own Time" - which chronicles the personal and professional lives of Maurice, Barry, and Robin. The producer's have promised that the journey will be an insightful thought-provoking one that will ultimately delivery up a commentary on thepopular band'sspectacular highs and earth-shattering lows in a topsy-turvy world where performers often dance precariously close to the jaws of an abyss. In addition, the documentary will get an in-depth look at the intrigues surrounding Andy Gibb's untimely demise and his long-standing dream to get a bona-fide Bee Gee alongside his legendary older brothers. Coincidentally, last night as I fain to pen this post, I stumbled upon the Bee Gees star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (in face of the Kodak Theatre) which was installed a few years back with the blessings ofanappreciative industry (a hop-and-a-skip away from Michael Jackson's star in presence of the Mann's Chinese Theater on the strip). And, ironically, I found myself singing along to a Bee Gee tune the other morning in San Francisco, in Starbucks down at Fisherman's Wharf.I started a joke That started the all world crying But i didn't see. That the joke was on me I started to cry That started the all world laughing If I'd only seen That the gag was on me I looked at the skies Running my hands over my eyes I fly out of bed And hurt my head from the things that i said I finally died That started the all world living If I'd only seen That the prank was on meI Started a JokeThe Bee Gees Oh, so dramatic! And, who could give those falsetto harmonies? If you recall, the Bee Gees facilitated a song-styling rarely used so effectively! The objective is being released on November 16th (2010). The project will also be broadcast on A & E on November 20th (2010). In tandem with the broadcast, Mythology - a 4-disc set - will be released by Rhino Entertainment. Can't wait, can you? Maybe if I twist an arm or two at Eagle Rock, they'll offer up some freebies, as they get through in the past. Stay posted, in that event! Later!http://www.thetattler.biz/

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