Spirit Having Flown: An Appreciation of Robin Gibb
Paul Gambaccini looks back on the life and career of Robin Gibb, playing a selection of songs from his extensive back catalogue and some of the many hits he wrote for others.
Paul Gambaccini looks back on the life and career of one of the greatest songwriters of the last 40 years, Robin Gibb.
After battling liver cancer for over a year, the former Bee Gee passed away at the age of 62. Over his career, Robin notched up more than 200 million album sales worldwide with his brothers and countless number one hits.
In this one-off programme, Paul plays a selection of songs from Robin's extensive back catalogue and some of the many hits he wrote for others - including Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross and Barbra Streisand.
Through this appreciation, Paul will look back on the career of a remarkable man, whose influence on the music industry will not be forgotten.
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- Thu 24 May 2012 21:30±«Óãtv Radio 2