By Ken Paulson
Paul Thorn on Sandy Beaches
Paul Thorn has been a dynamic and omipresent performer on Delbert McClinton’s Sandy Beaches cruise, with an impressive acoustic solo set in the ship’s Stardust Theatre and a band show on the deck that included a surprising cover of Jackson Browne’s “Doctor My Eyes” from a recent double-CD tribute set.
But the bigger surprise was when Jason Wilber of John Prine’s band interviewed Thorn for his “In Search of A Song” radio show. Wilbur asked Thorn what his current musical favorite is.
“The Bee Gees,”‘Thorn replied. There was predictable laughter, but Thorn pressed on, citing ‘How Deep is Your Love” as an example of the brilliant melodies of the Brothers Gibb. They may be seen as a little cheesy today but they were great writers, Thorn said.
Wilbur asked the question again, pushing Thorn for another example of a band he loves. Thorn just smiled and once again said “Bee Gees.”