Robin (on the left) sang a lot of the leads in the pre-R&B/Disco days, the '60s and early '70s. He had a distinctive quavering voice. Robin and Maurice (on the right) were twins, born in 1949 (both deceased now). Barry was born in 1946. They started singing as a group when the twins were 12 or 13.

@dp3396

2 жыл бұрын

They started singing as early as 9 and 6, and then as the BGs when Barry was 12 and the twins 9. There’s a video of them singing live on Australian tv in 1960.

@wnsafford1854

2 жыл бұрын

Just to add some to DP's info; 1955-to early 1958, they performed as The Rattlesnakes (the twins would turn 6 Dec. 22, 1955). 1958, they briefly performed as Wee Johnny Hayes & the Blue Cats, when they caught the attention of Bill Gates & Bill Goode. 1958, Gates renamed them BGs (after noticing all the "BG" initials in the room; Gill Gates, Bill Goode, Barbara Gibb & Barry Gibb). The name BGs evolved into Bee Gees & took on the "Brothers Gibb" meaning.

@eugenestandingbear6516

2 жыл бұрын

The Brothers Gibb , Fantastic !

@njchas

2 жыл бұрын

Walter hit the nail on the head!

@belindaf4584

Жыл бұрын

I believe Barry described Robin’s voice as having a lot of vibrato.

It's been FIFTY YEARS and this song can still make me cry. 💔 You never forget your first love. His name was David Hinson. Six foot seven red hair brown eyes and so sweet. I'll never forget him.

Before disco, The Bee Gees had a lot of hits. So many beautiful songs. ❤️😁

@vancelubben4527

Жыл бұрын

How about every one of them could have been hits

@TREMERE1

6 ай бұрын

And they were better, IMO.

This was my introduction to the Bee Gees as a kid. My dad played this song for me. Now that he has passed away this song reminds me of him. He was a huge fan.

A+! Their early music is often overlooked because of their amazing disco success later on, but it really is the best part of their catalogue.

My goodness. These boys made a ton of songs over decades.

Asia & BJ, their "Nights On Broadway" and "To Love Somebody" are next for you!!

There is no one like them. So good. So much talent. I love the Bee Gees.

I had listened to the Al Green version for so many years without knowing the bee gees wrote it. It amazes me how many great songs the Bee gees wrote for themselves and other people. They really were a hit machine. Great Sky documentary about them came out couple years ago. Really good watch.

@jxchamb

2 жыл бұрын

Sophie's choice if somebody asked you to pick the better version.

I hope you do some more older Bee Gees, where Robin Gibb was often the lead singer. My all time favorite is "I Started A Joke" (1968). "Massachusetts" is really good too. I'll be waiting 😊.

@vickiengels3096

Жыл бұрын

It always makes me cry. Robins was every bit as good as Barry’s. He just had a softer breathier voice.

Lonely Days is another good song from their pre-disco era.

@rossmacintosh5652

2 жыл бұрын

And 'Massachusetts' too!

@joepimentel306

2 жыл бұрын

@@rossmacintosh5652 my home state

@rossmacintosh5652

2 жыл бұрын

@@joepimentel306 I recall them once explaining in an interview that when they wrote 'Massachusetts' they had never been to the USA and knew little about it. To them in an almost mythical way, "Massachusetts" was so quintessentially American.

@talltulip

2 жыл бұрын

Lonely Days is my favorite from their earlier era.

@davidcollver6155

7 ай бұрын

Lonely days was the first one I ever heard on the radio of theirs.

Ahh, my favorite era of Bee Gers, when they were one of the best ballads bands on 3 continents, and before they became stars of disco. Thank you for this. They are Robin, Barry, and Maurice. Barry and Robin each took lead vocals in different songs. Maurice was harmonies and played piano or guitar, much of the time.

Got to Get a Message to You or Too Love Somebody, are definitely worth checking out, Both BeeGee oldies.

Oh my, Bee Gees are one of the all time greatest in any genre.

Asia with the smile from the beginning. BJ finally coming around with the smile. Just a great reaction! 🤠

"Run To Me", "Lonely Days, Lonely Nights" and "I Started A Joke" are 3 of their big pre-disco hits well worth reacting to. Robin sings the lead on I Started A Joke.

This is one of my favorite Bee Gees' songs. But maybe Gene Pitney had the answer way back in the day. In his song, "Only Love Can Break A Heart" he says, "only love can break a heart; only love can mend it again". BTW, that would be a good song to react to as well.

Robin starts the lead vocals then Barry in his normal tone finished along with those beautiful harmonies of the 3 brothers. Barry and Robin wrote this song after the group got back together after a break up. Al Green covered "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart",so soulfully. Brilliant.

A cold stone soul classic. These lyrics are spellbinding. The cool melodic intro conveys the sadness . Wow!😪

This is an early Bee Gees song. They had two distinct eras: one as a so-called "baroq, 1967-73 ... and one as a disco group for the rest of the 70s and early 80s. What both eras have in common is great singing and harmonies ... and top-notch productions.

@mikefleischauer498

2 жыл бұрын

That should say "baroque pop" 1967-73.

The Bee Gees really captured the sound of two separate eras in pop music... great balladeers in the easy listening 60's and of course their domination of disco in the 70's... they were able to do it because of the ability to write great songs and their incredible vocal talents. I actually like the early version of the Bee Gees, 'I Started A Joke' & 'Lonely Days' were huge hits. Overlooked disco era gems (on reaction channels) are 'Nights On Broadway' and 'Fanny Be Tender'.

You're right, the one on the left started the song. That's Robin. He has a very distinct voice. Barry is still singing much of the lead . There's a live version of them in Las Vegas singing this song. They are older in that video, they do a great live version . Al Green did a famous cover of How Do You Mend a Broken Heart. This was one of Michael Jackson's favorite songs. Barry has talked about in interviews how Jackson would call him sometimes & wanted him to sing it to him over the phone.

@aharon59

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you should definitely listen to the Al Green version which is in and of itself an all-time classic.

All 3 brothers (Robin, Barry, Maurice) were great vocalists. Maurice(on the right) sang very little as the "lead" singer. But Robin (on the left) sang "lead" on a lot of their early songs. You should check out "I've Gotta Get a Message to You", "I Started a Joke" or "Massachusetts" to get a good dose of Robin as the "lead" singer. I like all of their songs, but the early songs are my favorites. The ones I mentioned before as well as songs like "Words", "To Love Somebody" "New York Mining Disaster", "Spicks and Specks" and many, many more. You really need to do a Bee Gees Marathon. Love it, Ya'll

Nothing like sibling harmonies, and they were the best! In my opinion, their earlier works, like this one, are best. Robin was always my favorite, with that natural sweet vibrato…. His voice just touches your heart. One of my favorites is “Lonely Days”… its full of surprises! You should also check out their cover of “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”. They’ve also written hundreds of songs that have also been sung by other artists. Unbelievably talented.

Robin starts off the song and sings the verses and Barry sings the chorus section... with several tracks of harmony from all three, you can't forget brother Maurice

@lydmarl.475

2 жыл бұрын

Love them all!

Another group that never disappoints. You guys had another homerun music day ♥️

A classic. This song is so pretty, the words so deep. It's poetry in motion. The sad reality that some things can never be.

My favorite moment at the 1978 concert was when they sang this song and each time Barry sang that breathless "ahhh", hearing all the girls (including me) screaming

"How can you mend a broken heart" was one of 2 songs (the other was "Lonely Days") that Barry and Robin wrote together after the BeeGees had split up for about 1.5 years. This was their first collaborative effort again after getting back together. The first verse was sung by Robin, the second by Barry. The harmonies of course by all three brothers. You just don't recognize their voices because they had not begun singing in falsetto yet, lol. The BeeGees were: the tallest and oldest brother (with the big hair and beard), Barry Gibb, born September 1, 1946, the only surviving Gibb brother. Robin Gibb (with the long hair, no beard), born December 22, 1949-passed away May 20, 2012, and Robin's fraternal twin brother Maurice (the balding brother with the beard, pronounced "Morris") Gibb, born December 22, 1949-passed away January 12, 2003. They also had another, younger, brother Andy Gibb, born March 5, 1958-passed away March 10, 1988. The three oldest brothers were born on the Isle of Man (UK). Oldest brother Barry got seriously burned when he accidentally pulled boiling tea over himself at 18 months old. He was in coma for a while, nearly died and was in hospital for many months. Because of this, he did not learn to talk until after the twins were born. Later the family moved to Manchester and from there they emigrated to Australia in 1958, right after Andy was born. Their musical career, which they had started as little kids, didn't lead to international success so they moved back to the UK in 1966. Then they had a string of big hits, until they temporarily broke up around 1970 for 15 months. Started back up, looking for a new sound which they first found in 1974 with the transitional album "Mr. Natural". After that "Main Course" was the first album that moved them into a new direction: more rhythm&blues, dance music like with great hits like Nights on Broadway and Jive Talkin'. From 1976 on they went all out with falsetto driven dance music which lead to their biggest commercial success as they provided classic songs for the Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack (1977 Stayin' Alive, How Deep is Your Love, Night Fever amongst them). You should react to the 1979 live version of Stayin' Alive, too kzread.info/dash/bejne/aaKdurWhZ9m9gqw.html Other great songs to analyze: great album tracks from the 1979 Spirits Having Flown album, the title song: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iXyTzJtplqavm5c.html, the outrageously beautiful song Reaching Out kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJp8t7VufcmWYLQ.html. From their Still Waters album, Smoke and MIrrors: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4ht2LSBg7q0ks4.html. From the 1960's I've gotta get a message to you kzread.info/dash/bejne/dXVopaundNG6m5s.html.

@theresamusser4390

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t they have a little sister too?

@jayeginn5963

2 жыл бұрын

@@theresamusser4390 A big sister, LOL. Leslie Gibb was the firstborn to Barbara and Hugh Gibb, one year older than Barry. She and Barry are the only survivors of the 5 siblings.

Glad you heard this. 🌸 The BeeGees were part of the soundtrack to my young life. 💜

I was watching Barry Gibbs doing his first solo performance after his brothers Robin and Maurice had passed away. He started singing How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, in front of about 1,000 people, and when it was time for his brothers to join in, he broke down, and missed a few of the words. He finished singing with tears in his eyes. That was tough to watch, since I grew up listening to them sing as a group, and he was missing his brothers. He got a standing ovation for about 10 minutes.

Guys if your revisiting the Bee Gees, have listen to “Love you inside out” an absolute Tune !! Ya’ll we love it 😍

I was a teenager when this came out! Before the disco era! Another pre-disco bg’s is “ Massachusetts!” Thx y’all!

@indigomoon777

2 жыл бұрын

Did you watch the HBO doc? The whole anti-disco thing is rooted in racism & homophobia.

Through compassion,., as expressed in this Bee Gee masterwork...through compassion you can help another heal his broken heart...

Another great pre-disco song by them is Run to Me - Robin and Barry switch off lead vocals and the chorus has that beautiful full 3 brother harmonizing sound. For Robin’s signature song, check out I Started a Joke. Massachusetts, I Can’t See Nobody, and Words are also fantastic 60s/early 70s ballads.

@susantang287

2 жыл бұрын

Also the 'First of May' and 'To love Somebody.'

@karnsfan

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta Get a Message To You.

@wendyhodges7172

2 жыл бұрын

Run to Me is one of my favorite Bee Gees songs.

@kateg.5542

2 жыл бұрын

@@wendyhodges7172 Same! 🥰

They really sooth the soul don’t they🥳🥰♥️

Asia: You have such a great smile!!!!

Straight cold chills when Barry comes in with that "And......."

I'd like to suggest "Run to Me," probably my favorite Bee Gees ballad. The harmony in the chorus and melody work for me. And yes, Robin (on the left) started the song.

Every one of their slow songs feels like a warm hug, you can actually feel their brotherly love for one another when they sing

At least you saved us watching the brilliant LIVE recording where many of us were in tears....

Love Robin's voice, he has that little cry in his voice.

To Love Somebody is my favorite. Early Bee Gees music didn't have Barry's falsetto. Robin starts this song but the rest is sung by Barry and brothers on backup during chorus. They were my first concert in 1979 St Louis. I was 10 years old and will never forget it!

If you want to hear Maurice sing lead, listen to Closer than Close. Or see all 3 sing with the live version of Nights on Broadway-Barry sings in his lower voice, Robin shares lead, and Maurice sings falsetto.

They are just amazing. Justin Timberlake once said when the BeeGees wrote songs the words always made since!!

Nice! Released in 1971, "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" was the Bee Gees first US No. 1 single and the follow up to their 1970 top five hit "Lonely Days". "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" has been recorded by numerous artists in the years since, Al Green's version recorded in 1972 stands out among them. Green really makes the song his without detracting at all from the greatness of the original. Check out his version a.s.a.p.

Early Bee Gees. Good stuff. Go Mavs.

All three on their own were exceptional 🤩 all three together were extraordinary 😍 ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I was lucky enough to see the Bee Gees twice in concert. The first time was during a bit of a low in their career after the 60s but before their disco smash took over the world, that was jive Talkin’. In my opinion one of the most gorgeous melodies ever written was the Bee Gees, To Love Somebody’ I don’t think enough people react to this. I see a lot of reactions to staying alive, which is understandable, but I love it when people react to their earlier works as well. I really love your comments, so insightful and thoughtful. Thank you!

You guys should watch the documentary, "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart." It's a phenomenal documentary.

We will never ever hear the likes of the Bee Gees in our lifetime. They were truly one of a kind as singers and composers. Yes you are correct Asia. The one on the left is Robin and he was the lead singer in this one along with of course Barry. Robin's twin Maurice is always back-up. Gee they gave the world some amazing songs, not just for themselves but many other singers too. Top reaction again Asia and BJ ❤️

I am big fan of pre disco Bee Gees. Yall are just scratching the surface of their music. Rabbit hole is deep.

How can it get better than this song? How can you stop the sun from shining? What makes the world go round?

The BeeGees manager asked them to write a song for Otis Redding and they wrote it in one night but Otis died before he could record it, the song was “ To Love Somebody.” Please play it . It’s one their best. I love you two!

Robin sang the first verse, Barry the other verses and of course all 3 sang the chorus. This song came about after Robin reunited with Barry and Maurice. In the late 1960s.

There are videos out there of them as kids on stage singing. They were from a very poor Australian family that moved to England to make money off the kids singing group. They actually supported the family, which is kinda sad, but it made them into great song writers and performers, and hit makers.

I played this at my dad's funeral. It said all the things I wanted to say but couldn't at the time.

As kids we would put this 45 on the turntable but play it at 78. They sounded like Alvin and The Chipmunks. It was funny!

Must must do, RUN TO ME, 1967, live video. Here you'll see and hear Robin singing his own part too. It's an amazing song and one of my favs

The Bee Gees (live on the Ed Sullivan Show) singing “Words” is pretty incredible.

@BiancaAguiar934

Жыл бұрын

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They had soul and perfect harmony

Robin, Maurice and Barry Gibb. This song was recorded by Al green too and the Al green version it was used in the movie nothing hill with Julia Roberts

I was fan of the Bee Gees long before their career took off again with the disco era.

Beautiful song, sweet reaction.

I love watching the old black and white clips of these when they kids. Robin was so cheeky.

Gotta check out Dionne Warwick's cover of the Bee Gee's - Heartbreaker. The Bee Gees do back up on it and you'll recognize their songwriting style!

This was their first No.1 hit in the U.S...Help me memd my Broken ❤

Asia and BJ! Love y’all’s reactions. Love this song! Early Bee Gee’s, before they put on their dancin’ shoes. Y’all gotta react to, “TO LOVE SOMEBODY”! Also an early one. Very soulful delivery by Barry, and great lyrics. Peace from Austin, Tejas!

One of my favorites from the guys.

Heard this on the radio all the time, such a pretty song. My favorite, then Stayin' Alive. I like a lot of their songs, more than I dislike. Rare for me. 50 yrs. still know the words!

My Aunt and Uncle love these guys my auntie still post their music after my uncle passed away to remember him 🙏🏽

the beegees just never missed!!👍

Robin on the left started the song .Barry in the middle, sang the second verse.

This song was actually done after the group had broken up and then reunited!!!

I am so glad you picked the audio version first. Thanks!

Now that you've experienced Robin Gibb's amazing lead vocals, I highly highly recommend you listen next to "Nights on Broadway": please check out the performance from the Midnight Special so you can bask in his voice, live! He sounds sooo good on that. It's wonderful hearing the Bee Gees singing live. Love your reactions, you guys rock!

how can you smile while listening to this song !!! i ususally cry !!!!!!!!!!!

My heart is broken over the loss of , Andy, Maurice & Robin Gibb. 😪😭😰💙💙💙

Asia: swooning (Song not even started); BJ: Okay, swooning too (@2:09 you know it got him now). Love your reactions! I know a song works when BJ starts swaying and smiling ear to ear.

Love this song 😀 Asia and Bj I have a suggestion for you,Barry Manilow has hit after hit . Time in New England, Mandy and Copa cabana are just a start,check him out sometime.great voice!!!🤗

Classic Bee Gees!

Listen to Fanny be tender with my love. All the brothers have solo parts in it. Of course great harmonies to.

Love my Bee Gees

One of my favorites from them.

That's Robin doing the lead on this song. They did take turns singing lead more in the beginning of their career but Barry ended up taking lead more basically because he was so damn good but they all contributed which made them so great!

This is by far my favorite Bee Gees tune. For so many reasons.. it is one if their best melodies and arrangements, but it touches so many of my youthful memories and crushes. It us the very essence and definition of my childhood. AND I CAN STILL FEEL THE BREEZE THAT RUSHES THRU THE TREES. And I am still trying to mend my broken heart.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Bee Gees forever.

Only time can mend a broken heart. Robin started the song (lead) then Barry takes the lead. This is early Brothers Gibb song; i like their early music. They do this song live, do look it up, you will like.

Pre-Disco BeeGees IS where it's AT with the Brother's Gibb!! MUST song is LONELY DAYS, LONELY NIGHTS!

Last brother standing Barry Gibb, R.I.P. Andy, Robbin, Maurice.🙏

@AsiaandBJ

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

I remember when this song came out; my boyfriend and I had just broken up and I played this over and over, heartbroken. Love it! Watch Fanny be tender with my love, another older song but amazing!!

Yes, Robin sang the lead here. The reason why you think of Barry as THE lead singer is because their biggest hits were in the 70s. When Barry started using his falsetto voice they were selling more records. Barry tried to share the spotlight, as lead singer, with Robin, but Robin insisted Barry keep singing in falsetto and being the lead singer, because it was a formula for success in Robin's eyes. And, as Barry stated, that is what Robin was all about, selling more records. So that is how the falsetto became a dominant theme for the Bee Gees and why Barry was lead singer in the 70s.

Yep, love that 60's Bee Gees. So good.

🥰🎶🥰🎶 I think Robin is singing lead at the first of the song. He’s on the left. Maurice is on the right, and the were fraternal twins.

Asia is right!! Robin leads off on this song, but that is Barry on the second verse!! Btw Al Green did a cover of this you might want to check out!!!

If your right with Christ and God your heart will never be destroyed! Great video!~

This song and Lonely nights was written in one day after they reunited. This song is about them coming back together as a group and mostly as brothers.

When Barry comes in in this track. Aaaaaaàand. Perfect

Al Green does a fantastic cover of song. Watch live AL Green ( live on Soul 1972. Won't disappoint... I feel it's one of his best

You both would love 'Fanny Be Tender". Such a great early R&B tune.

What can you say, its another great song by The Bee Gees! Al Green did his own version of this song and I believe it is just as good. Lots of folks who love Al Green's version didn't even know The Bee Gees (not only wrote this song but) sang it too.