Size Isn't Everything [Import]

Product Description
Japanese reissue of 1993 album from one of the most successful brother acts in popular music. Universal. 2004.

Size Isn't Everything,Bee Gees,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: Robin's #1 FAN The Bell Will Never Toll For This Classic!!!!! Best Bee Gees CD! What a shame this CD was ignored in the US Best Song Ever.

Size Isn't Everything The Bee Gees Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: One Still Waters E.S.P. This Is Where I Came In High Civilization ASIN: B000001E3H Release Date: 1993-11-02

Tracks:

1. Paying The Price Of Love
2. Kiss Of Life
3. How To Fall In Love, Pt. 1
4. Omega Man
5. Haunted House
6. Heart Like Mine
7. Anything For You
8. Blue Island
9. Above And Beyond
10. For Whom The Bell Tolls
11. Fallen Angel

Customer Reviews:

Robin's #1 FAN.......2007-05-12

This is one of my favorite CD's by the Bee Gees. It has so many great songs that I hadn't heard before. After "Disco", the Bee Gees were never as popular in the U.S. as they were in Europe. Many of their studio albums were never released in the U.S. I've purchased many of them, imported from Japan, Germany, etc. I think it's one of their best albums.

The Bell Will Never Toll For This Classic!!!!!.......2006-04-30

Have the Bee Gees ever made a bad album?? I don't think so! This is another cracker from the lads. All the songs are quality. but here are a couple to look out for:

* For Whome The Bell Tolls: This Top 5 UK hit is simply breathtaking. There are three very distinctive and different parts to this song which make it so amazing. I really feel the Gibbs should be given a genre of their own because this track has that unique Bee Gees sound once again.

* Heart Like Mine: Beautiful, haunting..........this is just amazing. You can feel the deep sorrowful emotion coming from robin's amazing voice......it's almost spooky.

Got some money? Do yourself a favour and but this pop masterpiece.

Best Bee Gees CD!.......2005-12-28

After the low sales of "High Civilization", the Bee Gees decided that they needed to get much better. Clearly they did. Although it did poorly in the charts and sales, 'Size" was an awesome album with some hits that should have made the top ten.

1- "Paying the Price of Love" To kick things off is an upbeat dance song. Barry takes the lead, and sings great (except for when he starts screaming at one point). The music is good, and is sure to make you want to get up and dance. A music video is available at beegeesonline.com Also, on the single are two remixes (KC and Ocean Drive). I do not like Ocean Drive at all, but KC is pretty good.

2- "Kiss of Life" Robin takes the next lead with a rock song! Robin's vocals are the best on this album and "This Is Where I Came In". The chorus is great, the music rocks, the whole song is awesome.

3- "How to Fall in Love Pt. 1" This is the irst slow song. It is very sweet and Barry's vocals are wonderful. I love the chorus..." Experience Is Not Enough... I'll show you how to fall in love". The only wrong thing- where's Part 2?

4- "Omega Man" This is the first song Maurice leads on. He sounds great. Too bad he never got more of a role singing. I do not undserstand the lyrics, or why it is called Omega Man, but oh well. It is on the short side, but is one of the best songs on the CD. The instruments are cool, especially for the intro.

5- "Haunted House" Going back to along the lines of "Ghost Train", the three brothers manage to put in a spooky song. It reminds me of Halloween. Scary intro. Barry leads, with Robin doing some of the backing.

6- "Heart Like Mine" The next real slow song, led by Robin. It sounds kind of depressing, but gives hope that someone out there is perfect for you. This is the worst song on this CD.

7- "Anything for You" This is a fun song, like "Carzy For Your Love". Barry does a great falsetto lead. The chorus is repeated too many times, though.

8- "Blue Island" This was written for the children of Yugoslavia. It is great, with Barry doing no falsetto. Robin helps out on the chorus, and it rocks! Also there's a great harmonica solo.

9- "Above and Beyond" The other Moaurice lead. This one is great, but not as memorable as "Omega MAn". It is upbeat and fast.

10- "For Whom the Bell Tolls" Barry AND Robin take the lead. This is my favorite power ballad ever. Robin and Barry are perfectly harmonized. There is no fault with this song. IT'S PERFECT!

11- "Fallen Angel" Wrapping it up is a dance song led by Robin. It is extremely good. If "Paying the Price of Love" doesn't get you dancing, this sure will. A remix was offered on the "How to Fall in Love Pt. 1" single. It is not as glood.

*- "My Destiny" Only available on "Paying the Price of Love" singles, this is one of the few sonngs where all three brothers sing and can all be heard.While being short, it is worth every penny you spend. It is fast paced and a rock song.

*- "855 7019" Even rarer than "My Destiny", this was only found on the "How to Fall in Love Pt. 1" singles. It is slow, but it is awesome. It has kind of a Latino taste to it. This is my favorite of all 14 songs.

As you can see, this CD is full of awesome tracks and should have done MUCH better. Oh well. This CD is definitely worth getting.

What a shame this CD was ignored in the US.......2005-05-04

I have been a huge fan of the Bee Gees since the 70's. At the time, they were experiencing their greatest commercial success. When the 80's came, they were pretty much mocked and ridiculed for being a disco act. Although they did ride on the success of the disco craze, they were obviously much more than just a disco act.

While their music was ignored for much of the 80's, they nonetheless provided Top 10 hits for other artists such as Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. They finally reclaimed some chart glory in 1989 when they scored a Top 10 hit for themselves with "One". 1989 was a watershed year for a lot of chart veterans who had not had hits in years to stage comebacks. Besides the Bee Gees, other acts to return to the Top 10 that year included Donny Osmond, Bette Midler, and Donna Summer. Instead of capitalizing on the success of "One", the Brothers Gibb took a few years to release their next album, 1993's "Size Isn't Everything". By that time, the nostalgia of 1989 had passed and they were once again no longer considered cool.

The brothers had signed with Left Bank Management, who had helped Duran Duran return to the top of the charts in early 1993. It was hoped that this management team would be able to work the same magic with the Bee Gees. However, the first single from this CD, "Paying the Price of Love", faltered and stalled at #74 on Billboard's Hot 100. The song is a masterpiece, and certainly deserves to have performed better. But even at the time, when I first heard it, I knew it would have a hard time finding an audience at radio. The second single, "For Whom the Bell Tolls", was a beautiful ballad, but it performed even worse. It failed to make the Hot 100, reaching 109 on the Bubbling Under chart.

The Bee Gees did finally get one last comeback in 1997 with the CD "Still Waters" and the single "Alone". Subsequent releases have had mixed results and now with the passing of Maurice Gibb, it seems the future of the Bee Gees is uncertain.

This CD includes some of the Bee Gees most beautiful ballads as well as lively uptempo numbers. Besides the songs that were released as singles, some of my favorites include "Kiss of Life", "Omega Man", "Heart Like Mine", and "Fallen Angel". Bee Gees fans who have not had the chance to pick this CD up, I suggest you do so. It is truly an overlooked gem.

Best Song Ever........2005-01-10

"For Whom the Bell Tolls" Is the best ballad I have ever heard. This song has to be one of the most beautiful ballads ever recorded simpley because of the perfect singing of robin and barry together. Stunning guitar solos, but with a distant sound adding mystery.

Get this cd just for that song. The other songs are pretty decent as well.

Average customer rating:

Size Isn't Everything The Bee Gees Manufacturer: Reprise ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: One E.S.P. High Civilization Still Waters Spirits Having Flown ASIN: B000EXZI1E Release Date: 2006-06-06

Tracks:

1. Paying The Price Of Love
2. Kiss Of Life
3. How To Fall In Love, Pt.1
4. Omega Man
5. Haunted House
6. Heart Like Mine
7. Anything For You
8. Blue Island
9. Above And Beyond
10. For Whom The Bell Tolls
11. Fallen Angel

Album Description

Brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb made musical history for close to four decades with their magnificent vocal harmonies and ever-evolving styles. Masters of orchestral pop, blue-eyed soul and R&B, dazzling dance grooves, and disco fever alike—as well as uniquely blended hybrids of all these genres and more—the Bee Gees delivered album classics and top chart hits throughout their enduring career. On this newly remastered edition, the amazing genetics of their harmonies shine, as does the ongoing artistic evolution that's made them one of contemporary music's most successful and legendary acts.

Average customer rating: Japanese Reissue

Size Isn't Everything ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0006GAXLY Release Date: 2004-12-21

Album Description

Japanese reissue of 1993 album from one of the most successful brother acts in popular music. Universal. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

Japanese Reissue.......2006-07-22

The same track list of US version. The japanese reissue of 2004 includes 17 albums, all of 70s, including "Here at Last... Bee Gees live, a long out of print, and 2 albums of 90s, "Size Isn't Everything", "Tamanho não é tudo" and "Still Waters" of 1997.

1. Paying The Price Of Love
2. Kiss Of Life
3. How To Fall In Love, Pt. 1
4. Omega Man
5. Haunted House
6. Heart Like Mine
7. Anything For You
8. Blue Island
9. Above And Beyond
10. For Whom The Bell Tolls
11. Fallen Angel
12. Decadance

Average customer rating: Robin's #1 FAN The Bell Will Never Toll For This Classic!!!!! Best Bee Gees CD! What a shame this CD was ignored in the US Best Song Ever.

Size Isn't Everything The Bee Gees ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: One Still Waters E.S.P. This Is Where I Came In High Civilization ASIN: B000025HH2 Release Date: 2004-12-21

Tracks:

1. Paying the Price of Love
2. Kiss of Life
3. How to Fall in Love, Pt. 1
4. Omega Man
5. Haunted House
6. Heart Like Mine
7. Anything for You
8. Blue Island
9. Above and Beyond
10. For Whom the Bell Tolls
11. Fallen Angel

Customer Reviews:

Robin's #1 FAN.......2007-05-12

This is one of my favorite CD's by the Bee Gees. It has so many great songs that I hadn't heard before. After "Disco", the Bee Gees were never as popular in the U.S. as they were in Europe. Many of their studio albums were never released in the U.S. I've purchased many of them, imported from Japan, Germany, etc. I think it's one of their best albums.

The Bell Will Never Toll For This Classic!!!!!.......2006-04-30

Have the Bee Gees ever made a bad album?? I don't think so! This is another cracker from the lads. All the songs are quality. but here are a couple to look out for:

* For Whome The Bell Tolls: This Top 5 UK hit is simply breathtaking. There are three very distinctive and different parts to this song which make it so amazing. I really feel the Gibbs should be given a genre of their own because this track has that unique Bee Gees sound once again.

* Heart Like Mine: Beautiful, haunting..........this is just amazing. You can feel the deep sorrowful emotion coming from robin's amazing voice......it's almost spooky.

Got some money? Do yourself a favour and but this pop masterpiece.

Best Bee Gees CD!.......2005-12-28

After the low sales of "High Civilization", the Bee Gees decided that they needed to get much better. Clearly they did. Although it did poorly in the charts and sales, 'Size" was an awesome album with some hits that should have made the top ten.

1- "Paying the Price of Love" To kick things off is an upbeat dance song. Barry takes the lead, and sings great (except for when he starts screaming at one point). The music is good, and is sure to make you want to get up and dance. A music video is available at beegeesonline.com Also, on the single are two remixes (KC and Ocean Drive). I do not like Ocean Drive at all, but KC is pretty good.

2- "Kiss of Life" Robin takes the next lead with a rock song! Robin's vocals are the best on this album and "This Is Where I Came In". The chorus is great, the music rocks, the whole song is awesome.

3- "How to Fall in Love Pt. 1" This is the irst slow song. It is very sweet and Barry's vocals are wonderful. I love the chorus..." Experience Is Not Enough... I'll show you how to fall in love". The only wrong thing- where's Part 2?

4- "Omega Man" This is the first song Maurice leads on. He sounds great. Too bad he never got more of a role singing. I do not undserstand the lyrics, or why it is called Omega Man, but oh well. It is on the short side, but is one of the best songs on the CD. The instruments are cool, especially for the intro.

5- "Haunted House" Going back to along the lines of "Ghost Train", the three brothers manage to put in a spooky song. It reminds me of Halloween. Scary intro. Barry leads, with Robin doing some of the backing.

6- "Heart Like Mine" The next real slow song, led by Robin. It sounds kind of depressing, but gives hope that someone out there is perfect for you. This is the worst song on this CD.

7- "Anything for You" This is a fun song, like "Carzy For Your Love". Barry does a great falsetto lead. The chorus is repeated too many times, though.

8- "Blue Island" This was written for the children of Yugoslavia. It is great, with Barry doing no falsetto. Robin helps out on the chorus, and it rocks! Also there's a great harmonica solo.

9- "Above and Beyond" The other Moaurice lead. This one is great, but not as memorable as "Omega MAn". It is upbeat and fast.

10- "For Whom the Bell Tolls" Barry AND Robin take the lead. This is my favorite power ballad ever. Robin and Barry are perfectly harmonized. There is no fault with this song. IT'S PERFECT!

11- "Fallen Angel" Wrapping it up is a dance song led by Robin. It is extremely good. If "Paying the Price of Love" doesn't get you dancing, this sure will. A remix was offered on the "How to Fall in Love Pt. 1" single. It is not as glood.

*- "My Destiny" Only available on "Paying the Price of Love" singles, this is one of the few sonngs where all three brothers sing and can all be heard.While being short, it is worth every penny you spend. It is fast paced and a rock song.

*- "855 7019" Even rarer than "My Destiny", this was only found on the "How to Fall in Love Pt. 1" singles. It is slow, but it is awesome. It has kind of a Latino taste to it. This is my favorite of all 14 songs.

As you can see, this CD is full of awesome tracks and should have done MUCH better. Oh well. This CD is definitely worth getting.

What a shame this CD was ignored in the US.......2005-05-04

I have been a huge fan of the Bee Gees since the 70's. At the time, they were experiencing their greatest commercial success. When the 80's came, they were pretty much mocked and ridiculed for being a disco act. Although they did ride on the success of the disco craze, they were obviously much more than just a disco act.

While their music was ignored for much of the 80's, they nonetheless provided Top 10 hits for other artists such as Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. They finally reclaimed some chart glory in 1989 when they scored a Top 10 hit for themselves with "One". 1989 was a watershed year for a lot of chart veterans who had not had hits in years to stage comebacks. Besides the Bee Gees, other acts to return to the Top 10 that year included Donny Osmond, Bette Midler, and Donna Summer. Instead of capitalizing on the success of "One", the Brothers Gibb took a few years to release their next album, 1993's "Size Isn't Everything". By that time, the nostalgia of 1989 had passed and they were once again no longer considered cool.

The brothers had signed with Left Bank Management, who had helped Duran Duran return to the top of the charts in early 1993. It was hoped that this management team would be able to work the same magic with the Bee Gees. However, the first single from this CD, "Paying the Price of Love", faltered and stalled at #74 on Billboard's Hot 100. The song is a masterpiece, and certainly deserves to have performed better. But even at the time, when I first heard it, I knew it would have a hard time finding an audience at radio. The second single, "For Whom the Bell Tolls", was a beautiful ballad, but it performed even worse. It failed to make the Hot 100, reaching 109 on the Bubbling Under chart.

The Bee Gees did finally get one last comeback in 1997 with the CD "Still Waters" and the single "Alone". Subsequent releases have had mixed results and now with the passing of Maurice Gibb, it seems the future of the Bee Gees is uncertain.

This CD includes some of the Bee Gees most beautiful ballads as well as lively uptempo numbers. Besides the songs that were released as singles, some of my favorites include "Kiss of Life", "Omega Man", "Heart Like Mine", and "Fallen Angel". Bee Gees fans who have not had the chance to pick this CD up, I suggest you do so. It is truly an overlooked gem.

Best Song Ever........2005-01-10

"For Whom the Bell Tolls" Is the best ballad I have ever heard. This song has to be one of the most beautiful ballads ever recorded simpley because of the perfect singing of robin and barry together. Stunning guitar solos, but with a distant sound adding mystery.

Get this cd just for that song. The other songs are pretty decent as well.

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