Bee Gees: Children of the World: A Times Book of the Year

Everyone has their favourite era of the Bee Gees' career, but so much remains unclear about this celebrated yet often misunderstood band. This book provides the perfect route in, pulling together every fascinating strand to tell the story of these pioneering, melancholic masters of pop.

Uniquely, the Bee Gees' tale spans the entire modern pop era – they are the only group to have scored British top-ten singles in the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s – and includes world-conquering disco successes like 'Stayin' Alive' and 'More Than a Woman', both from the soundtrack of the hit film Saturday Night Fever. However, the Bee Gees' extraordinary career was one of pronounced highs and devastating lows. From a vicious but temporary split in 1969 to several unreleased albums, disastrous TV and film appearances, and a demoralising cabaret season, the group weren't always revelling in the glow of million-selling albums, private jets, and UNICEF concerts. Yet, even in the Gibbs' darkest times, their music was rarely out of the charts, as sung by the likes of Al Green, Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton, and Diana Ross.

Award-winning author Bob Stanley captures the human story at the heart of the Bee Gees in this lyrical and stylish read.

Nominated for the 2024 Penderyn Music Book Prize
A Times Book of the Year
A Telegraph Book of the Year
A Waterstones Book of the Year
A Mojo Music Book of the Year
A Classic Pop Book of the Year
A Shindig Book of the Year
An Uncut Book of the Year

5/5 - CLASSIC POP
5/5 - RECORD COLLECTOR
4/5 - TELEGRAPH
4/5 - MOJO