Eric D. Harris | Chicago, IL United States | 08/12/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Since its release in 1978 both critics and the general public have ruthlessly slammed this album, my guess is out of a sense of fanatic loyalty to the Beatles opus and I've never understood why; I've always been of the opinion that Peter Frampton and the Bee Gees did a rather admirable job on this album and they never set out to do a note for note re-make. I like the melancholy feeling Frampton injects into "The Long And Winding Road" and personally think that his version stands toe to toe with Paul McCartney's. Robin Gibb puts a nice, bluesy spin on "Oh Darling", and I love the harmonies of the Brothers Gibb on "I Want You/She's So Heavy". Their voices blend together seamlessly and effortlessly.Sandy Farina sounds especially vulnerable and touching on "Strawberry Fields Forever", offering a new perspective on the song from a woman's point of view. I also like Diane Steinberg and Stargard's (whatever happened to that group?) sexy delivery of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" as well.After being out of circulation for at least a good fifteen years, personally I am glad that this album is now finally available on CD and am the proud owner of this great album."
Great CD
Beverly Joseph | Albany,NY | 02/20/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"
I love Sgt.Pepper's lonely Hearts Club Band !!!
At least three times a week I listen to it. I've
always been a huge fan of the "Beegees " , and it gave
me a chance to enjoy other singers, even George Burns.
I also bought the movie on DVD and VHS.
I love all of it. The music is great !!!
I love dumb movies,and the movie was dumb, but a lot of fun !
In the future, I hope to buy more copies of the CD and the
movie.
Sincerely,
Beverly Joseph"
To those disco freaks that love cheesy films!
G. D. Primer | 04/18/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Yes, I'm a HUGE fan of Peter Frampton and the Brothers Gibb and I'm an even BIGGER fan of cheesy films. I've been hunting down this soundtrack on CD since wearing out the VHS I checked out from the library. After having the DVD fall on my foot at my local Walgreen's (and watching it 7 times over 3 days), I'm now starting my search again for the awesome soundtrack. I'm a bit miffed that the tracks are out of order, but it's no big deal. If you love Frampton's guitar work, the BeeGee's vocals, and a cheesy film from '78 to boot, then by all means, get it. For those haters that don't like disco-fied Beatles covers, well, all I can say to them is pfft (oh, and not buy it if they're going to just fuss and cuss about how it's not 'right')."
A bad album, but it did serve a purpose....
A. Aaron | Tennessee | 01/21/2005
(2 out of 5 stars)
"When the movie came out, I went to see it and got the soundtrack for one reason: AEROSMITH. I was in the 8th grade, and my music range was very narrow. At the time it consisted of Aerosmith, Nugent, and Styx. I put my 8track player on repeat, and listened to the 4th track over and over again. I loved Aerosmith doing "Come Together". One day my Uncle came over and asked me who the heck was that doing the Beatles' songs. I said "Whose songs?". He said ,"You've never heard of the Beatles?" "Should I?" He then said, "Come spend the weekend with me, your education is about to begin." For the next 3 days, I listened to this group I had barely heard of before, and my world changed. It was like I was in a 10x10 room and somebody opened a window and I noticed for the first time there was a whole universe out there.So, yes, it is very bad, both the album and the movie. But without it, I might not have discovered the greatest music ever produced by anybody."
Great Music
K Speed | DC | 01/25/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I guess the response was overwhelming for a CD release, but I couldn't wait for the release of this music on CD, so I bought a turntable, cakewalk software, and created my own digital tracks. Peter Frampton and the Bee Gees are great. Back in the 70's, we didn't have CD's, so the whole album had to be great, because there was no way to easily skip to the next song. This CD is definitely worth the money.