Unplugged Fest -New York Mining Disaster 1941- The Bee Gee's

[Facemask93]

Some people might not remember this one. It was the Bee Gee's first release in America , (its my feeble attempt at a three part harmony) ,  rumours circulated at the time were that the Beatles were recording under a pseudonym , the Bee Gee's name was supposedly code for "Beatles Group" The song recounts the story of a miner trapped in a cave-in. He is sharing a photo of his wife with a colleague ("Mr. Jones") while they hopelessly wait to be rescued , this song was inspired by the 1966 Aberfan mining disaster in Wales.


Rob & AK

Written by Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb

[cuthbert]

Rob, this is amazing!!  One of my favorite Bee Gees songs (I love their early stuff), and you've made it your own.

Guitar is beautifully played as always, and your vocal and harmonies sound heavenly to these ears.

Top notch unplugged goodness!

[chrisnickey64]

i absolutely love this tune ...my fave BeeGees ...yours is stellar!!!  just really great . going straight into my ipod !

[launched]

Like usual, just brilliant!

Straight to PiePod!!!

Great job, guys!

Mark

[OsCKilO]

I Dont Know the Tune......


But This is Freaking STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Utterly Impressive Performance!

Well Done Guys!

Superb Guitar, and that Vox is just Heavanly!


AWESOME!

[hank987]

Really catches that early 60 feel. Great job on the vocals and production!

[Oldrottenhead]

this is brilliant the early beegees stuff is great i was a big fan of the album cucumber castle, another great post rob and ak

[chapperz66]

Some people might not remember this one , it was the Bee Gee's first release in America , (its my feeble atempt at a three part harmony) ,  rumours ciculated at the time were that the Beatles were recording under a pseudonym , the Bee Gee's name was supposedly code for "Beatles Group" The song recounts the story of a miner trapped in a cave-in. He is sharing a photo of his wife with a colleague ("Mr. Jones") while they hopelessly wait to be rescued , this song was inspired by the 1966 Aberfan mining disaster in Wales.


Rob & AK

That was great.  Wish I could sing harmonies (or indeed anything) that "feebly."  I remember the song but didn't know about that particular Beatles runour.  I always secretly liked the BeeGees although I had to keep it in the closet - my heavy rock mates would have given me hell.

[chapperz66]

I've just listened again.  Really cool.

[hooper]

An old favorite my band in junior high used to (attempt to) play. 
Your voice is perfect for this and it doesn't sound like you're straining a bit with the high harmonies.  A very enjoyable listen.