I'm sure that many of my readers are familiar with the "six degrees of separation" principle. Today's theme on the blog is a musical exercise in finding fun and obscure connections between musical pieces. It may or may not be six degrees, but it will be interesting.
Of the many musical projects that guitarist Eric Clapton participated in, one of the earlier ones was as the lead guitarist of the group Cream.
Cream was managed by Robert Stigwood. Among the other acts that Stigwood managed were the Bee Gees, who also contributed heavily to a movie that Stigwood produced: Saturday Night Fever.
After the meteoric rise of the Bee Gees' popularity in the wake of disco fever, Barry Gibb warned his brothers that their fall would be just as sudden, and he was right. Barry and his brothers spent the last year-and-a-half of the seventies and much of the first half of the eighties maintaining a low profile, writing and producing music for various other acts, such as this duet by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton:
Dolly Parton started her musical career in 1967 with her mentor, songwriting, and performance partner Porter Wagoner after being invited to replace Norma Jean Beasler on Wagoner's syndicated television show.
Parton made the choice to strike out on her own in 1973 and wrote "I Will Always Love You" about her enduring respect and affection for Wagoner. Although Patti Labelle was given several opportunities to cover the tune after its 1974 release, it was not covered until Whitney Houston recorded a version of it for inclusion on the soundtrack of "The Bodyguard."
Parton made the choice to strike out on her own in 1973 and wrote "I Will Always Love You" about her enduring respect and affection for Wagoner. Although Patti Labelle was given several opportunities to cover the tune after its 1974 release, it was not covered until Whitney Houston recorded a version of it for inclusion on the soundtrack of "The Bodyguard."
No comments:
Post a Comment