BEE GEES: STILL WATERS
As if they finally realized that they couldn't quite compete with contemporary musical fashions any more, the Bee Gees moved firmly into "mature" territory with Still Waters. However, they are canny enough to realize that they shouldn't abandon the frothy disco that made them superstars in the late '70s - they should merely temper it with measured rhythms and tasteful melodies. Consequently, nothing on Still Waters is infectious, but it is pleasant, and while only a handful of singles stand out it is still a fine, professional effort from these consummate professionals.
Tracklist:
1.Alone 2.I Surrender 3.I Could Not Love You More 4.Still Waters Run Deep 5.My Lover's Prayer 6.With My Eyes Closed 7.Irresistible Force 8.Closer Than Close 9.I Will 10.Obsessions 11.Miracles Happen 12.Smoke And Mirrors
Lineup:
Bee Gees: Barry Gibb - vocals, guitar, drum programming, Robin Gibb - vocals, Maurice Gibb - vocals, keyboards, guitar. Additional musicians: Alan Kendall - guitar, Steve Lukather - guitar, Mike Porcaro - bass guitar ("Alone"), Gregg Bissonette - drums ("Alone", "I Surrender"), Leland Sklar - bass guitar ("I Surrender"), Steve Porcaro - keyboards ("Alone"), David Paich - keyboards, David Foster - keyboards, Michael Thompson - guitar, Dean Parks - guitar, Steve Skinner - keyboards, synthesizer, Steve Jordan - drums, Robbie Kondor - keyboards, Jeff Bova - synthesizer bass, keyboards, Alan Clark - keyboards, Rob Mounsey - keyboards, Marc Schulman - guitars, George "Chocolate" Perry - bass, Anthony Jackson - bass, Jimmy Bralower - programming, percussion, Dave Halpem - percussion, Ralph MacDonald - percussion, Russ Titelman - programming, David Elliot - drums, Raphael Saadiq - programming, bass, guitar, vocals, Kelvin Wooten - keyboards, Spanky Alford - guitar, Carl Verhyn - guitar, Joe Mardin - drum programming, Mike McAvoy - keyboards, guitar, Pino Palladino - bass, Peter John Vettese - keyboards, programming, Manu Katché - drums, Waddy Wachtel - guitar