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MaryEllen · 01-17-2003, 11:10 AM

I'm witcha' on dat.

quote:Originally posted by Rob1956:
Hey Rick, it's good to have you here. I think Maurice Gibb's death resonated with a lot of GL fans simply because, in a nutshell, BG's fans lost one of their guys, and we almost lost our guy. There are many, many similarities between James Taylor and GL, even tho they are 10 years apart in age.
They both write great songs, both are great and distinctive guitar players. Both found the right woman "late" in life and began new families, both turned from self-destructive behavior to more clean living. James does have a leg up tho, his last 2 albums sold very well and were highly praised by critics (Hourglass and October Road) whereas GL's last two went mostly ignored. But who ever said life was fair. One thing they share tho,
both are at a stage in life where they are comfortable with what they've accomplished, and where they are in life. And both can give a concert and not worry about anyone not showing up!

01-17-2003, 11:10 AM	#4
MaryEllen Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheverly, Maryland, USA Posts: 50	I'm witcha' on dat. quote:Originally posted by Rob1956: Hey Rick, it's good to have you here. I think Maurice Gibb's death resonated with a lot of GL fans simply because, in a nutshell, BG's fans lost one of their guys, and we almost lost our guy. There are many, many similarities between James Taylor and GL, even tho they are 10 years apart in age. They both write great songs, both are great and distinctive guitar players. Both found the right woman "late" in life and began new families, both turned from self-destructive behavior to more clean living. James does have a leg up tho, his last 2 albums sold very well and were highly praised by critics (Hourglass and October Road) whereas GL's last two went mostly ignored. But who ever said life was fair. One thing they share tho, both are at a stage in life where they are comfortable with what they've accomplished, and where they are in life. And both can give a concert and not worry about anyone not showing up!