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One Night Only

 
Album Review: One Night Only

  • Artist: Bee Gees
  • Rating: StarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: November 03, 1998
  • Total Time: 14:36
  • Type: Live
  • Genre: Rock

Review

On November 14, 1997, the Bee Gees reunited for a concert at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This was the Gibb brothers' first show in ten years, and the concert sold out in a hurry. The burning question was whether or not the chemistry would still be there, and thankfully, it was. After being aired on HBO on Valentine's Day 1998, the Vegas performance found its way onto CD when One Night Only was released in the fall of 1998. The Bee Gees generally sound inspired during their performance, which ranges from gems from their late-'70s disco period (including "Stayin' Alive," "You Should Be Dancin'," "Nights on Broadway," and "Tragedy") to early hits like "New York Mining Disaster 1941," "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart," and "Massachusetts." While their band could have been a lot grittier and less precise and clean-sounding -- especially on the funkier material -- the Bee Gees distinctive vocals aren't anything to complain about. Although not perfect, One Night Only is a release that Bee Gees enthusiasts will definitely want. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Intro: You Should Be Dancing/Alone Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (5:46)
Massachusetts (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (2:31)
To Love Somebody (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb Bee Gees (3:09)
Words (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (3:27)
Closer Than Close (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (3:30)
Islands in the Stream [#] Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (3:46)
Our Love (Don't Throw It All Away) [#] Barry Gibb, Blue Weaver Bee Gees, Andy Gibb (3:51)
Night Fever/More Than a Woman Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (3:25)
Lonely Days (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (3:43)
New York Mining Disaster 1941 (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb Bee Gees (2:14)
I Can't See Nobody (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (1:30)
And the Sun Will Shine (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (1:54)
Nights on Broadway (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (1:05)
How Can You Mend a Broken Heart? Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb Bee Gees (3:27)
Heartbreaker [#] Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (1:04)
Guilty [#] Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (2:21)
Immortality [#] Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees, Celine Dion (4:45)
Tragedy (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (4:27)
I Started a Joke (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (2:48)
Grease [#] Bee Gees (2:42)
Jive Talkin' (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (4:19)
How Deep Is Your Love (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (3:54)
Stayin' Alive (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (3:59)
You Should Be Dancing (Lyrics) Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Bee Gees (4:12)

Credits

Bee Gees (Main Performer), Robin Gibb (Vocals), Robin Gibb (Producer), Robin Gibb (Remixing), Robin Gibb (Group Member), Barry Gibb (Guitar), Barry Gibb (Vocals), Barry Gibb (Producer), Barry Gibb (Remixing), Barry Gibb (Group Member), Pete Brewis (Guitar), Pete Brewis (Stage Technician), Guy Charbonneau (Engineer), Maurice Gibb (Guitar), Maurice Gibb (Keyboards), Maurice Gibb (Vocals), Maurice Gibb (Producer), Maurice Gibb (Remixing), Maurice Gibb (Group Member), Alan Kendall (Guitar), Alan Kendall (Band), Bob Ludwig (Mastering), John Merchant (Engineer), John Merchant (Remixing), John Merchant (Mixing), John Merchant (Mastering Assistant), Steve Rucker (Percussion), Steve Rucker (Drums), Steve Rucker (Band), Ben Stivers (Keyboards), Ben Stivers (Band), Charlie Bouis (Assistant Engineer), Neal Preston (Photography), Anton Corbijn (Cover Photo), Cheryl Engels (Quality Control), Derek Hay (Stage Manager), Ted Barela (Audio Technician), Matt Bonelli (Bass), Matt Bonelli (Band), Ian Steele (Drums), Ian Steele (Keyboards), Ian Steele (Stage Technician), Alex Delves (Stylist), Howard Page (Mixing), Jarrett Baker (Audio Technician), Dean Christenyen (Audio Technician), Stephen Gibb (Guitar), Stephen Gibb (Band), Jack Keith (Audio Technician), Bob ONeal (Production Coordination)
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One Night Only
Live album by The Bee Gees
Released September 1998 (UK)
November 3, 1998 (US)
Recorded November 14, 1997
at MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Genre Pop rock
Length 77:59
Label Polygram/Reprise Records(re-release)
Producer Bee Gees
Professional reviews
The Bee Gees chronology
Still Waters
(1997)
One Night Only
(1998)
This Is Where I Came In
(2001)

One Night Only is a live album and DVD by the Bee Gees. It features the group's concert at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in 1997 and includes many of their greatest hits.

The CD is edited, with some songs omitted, though the DVD version of the concert is complete. The album was re-issued in 1999, and included a bonus CD with the missing songs.

The Bee Gees performed songs from every decade from the 1960s to the 1990s. They also sang a tribute song to their late brother Andy Gibb, "(Our Love) Don't Throw It All Away". During this song old footage of Andy is shown, including him singing the second verse of the song. The vocals from the original recording also play during that section. Céline Dion guest-starred on the Bee Gees-penned "Immortality". Recorded vocals by Frankie Valli are featured during "Grease", and are also taken from the original song.

The album's title was originally meant to reflect the band's plan that the Las Vegas concert would be their final live performance ever. Barry Gibb's arthritis had worsened to the point where it seemed it would be impossible for him to continue playing, but he wanted to expand the tour and so they played several more shows.

Contents

Track listing

All songs by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb except where noted.

  1. "Intro: You Should Be Dancing/Alone" - 5:47
  2. "Massachusetts" - 2:32
  3. "To Love Somebody" (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb) - 3:10
  4. "Words" - 3:27
  5. "Closer Than Close" - 3:30
  6. "Islands in the Stream" - 3:47
  7. "(Our Love) Don't Throw It All Away" (featuring Andy Gibb) (Barry Gibb, Blue Weaver) - 3:52
  8. "Night Fever/More Than a Woman" - 3:26
  9. "Lonely Days" - 3:44
  10. "New York Mining Disaster 1941" (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb) - 2:15
  11. "I Can't See Nobody" - 1:30
  12. "And the Sun Will Shine" - 1:54
  13. "Nights on Broadway" - 1:05
  14. "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?" (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb) - 3:27
  15. "Heartbreaker" - 1:05
  16. "Guilty" - 2:21
  17. "Immortality" (featuring Celine Dion) - 4:46
  18. "Tragedy" - 4:28
  19. "I Started a Joke" - 2:48
  20. "Grease" (featuring Frankie Valli) (Barry Gibb) - 2:43
  21. "Jive Talkin'" - 4:19
  22. "How Deep Is Your Love" - 3:54
  23. "Stayin' Alive" - 3:59
  24. "You Should Be Dancing" - 4:12

1999 re-issue bonus CD

  1. "I've Gotta Get a Message to You" - 4:08
  2. "One" - 4:38
  3. "Still Waters Run Deep" - 3:26
  4. "Morning of My Life (In the Morning)" (Barry Gibb) - 3:10
  5. "Too Much Heaven" - 1:58
  6. "Run to Me" - 1:19

DVD track listing

  1. Program Start: "You Should Be Dancing"
  2. "Alone"
  3. "Massachusetts"
  4. "To Love Somebody"
  5. "I've Gotta Get a Message to You"
  6. "Words"
  7. "Closer Than Close
  8. "Islands in the Stream"
  9. "One"
  10. "Our Love (Don't Throw It All Away)"
  11. "Night Fever/More Than a Woman"
  12. "Still Waters"
  13. "Lonely Days"
  14. Acoustic Medley
  15. "Immortality"
  16. "Tragedy"
  17. "I Started a Joke"
  18. "Grease"
  19. "Jive Talkin' "
  20. "How Deep Is Your Love"
  21. "Stayin' Alive"
  22. "You Should Be Dancing"
  23. End Credits

Chart positions

Year Chart Position
1999 Australian ARIA Albums Chart 1

Personnel

Preceded by
Neon Ballroom by Silverchair
Australian ARIA Albums Chart number-one album
March 29 - May 2, 1999
May 10 - May 16, 1999
Succeeded by
Ricky Martin by Ricky Martin

 
 

 

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