Monday, May 21, 2012

The talented Robin Gibb...

Robin Gibb died on Sunday. Many baby boomers grew up on the music of the Bee Gees. I am not sure how many people knew that the brothers, although originally from the Isle of Man, later lived in Australia -- where their musical careers began -- before moving back to Britain. Appropriately, here is the Sydney Morning Herald's orbituary article:

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/more-than-a-bandmate-robin-gibbs-place-was-at-his-brothers-side-writing-charttopping-hits-20120521-1z1em.html

The SMH article ends on this poignant note:

"Robin will be remembered as a great pop song writer. It is sad that now, with the death of Andy (1988) and the twins Maurice (2003) and Robin, only Barry, the eldest, survives. A truly tragic and star-crossed family."

Here is their reunion hit (after Robin had earlier left the group), How Can You Mend A Broken Heart:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2H2OlJ9JdE

And here is Robin's hit solo single, Saved By The Bell:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZf7E7tcGTA

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I heard on the radio that there are such people as "snack angels" and "snack coaches". They help you snack "more healthfully"! While Googling to find out more, I chanced on this YouTube video featuring a dog named Coach. He's cute:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3DrVKxl9AY

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