First time hearing Bee Gees "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" Reaction | Asia and BJ

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[@annewoodard6803]

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

[@vancelubben4527]

How about every one of them could have been hits

[@TREMERE1]

And they were better, IMO.

[@walterpanovs]

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]

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]

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]

The Brothers Gibb , Fantastic !

[@njchas]

Walter hit the nail on the head!

[@belindaf4584]

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

[@onlyme114]

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.

[@michaelmcbreen4025]

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

[@AsiaandBJ]

Well said

[@melissacaddell2604]

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

[@GS-xt8fu]

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

[@ekorstanje]

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

[@rossmacintosh5652]

And 'Massachusetts' too!

[@joepimentel306]

@@rossmacintosh5652 my home state

[@rossmacintosh5652]

@@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]

Lonely Days is my favorite from their earlier era.

[@davidcollver6155]

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

[@thumplife792]

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.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

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.

[@JasonCarney.]

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.

[@davidbanks736]

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.

[@John_Locke_108]

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

[@thelmachua1857]

I love really the smile of Asia. It superbly compliments her beautiful face,

[@fern]

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

[@jerickson725]

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]

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

[@surlechapeau]

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

[@mamaral77]

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

[@davidcohen4595]

This is a VOCAL MASTERPIECE!

[@daletwin1]

"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.

[@JDogg1971]

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

[@mikefleischauer498]

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]

That should say "baroque pop" 1967-73.

[@KevinRCarr]

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.

[@susanherrig437]

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]

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

[@beeseewill2407]

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.

[@Jamesscearce]

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'.

[@mikemiller3069]

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.

[@myownchannel247]

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]

Love them all!

[@bombasticbushkin4985]

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.

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

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

[@kateg.5542]

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]

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

[@karnsfan]

Gotta Get a Message To You.

[@wendyhodges7172]

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

[@kateg.5542]

@@wendyhodges7172 Same! 🥰

[@jayeginn5963]

"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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ_MiYaebNuKiKs Other great songs to analyze: great album tracks from the 1979 Spirits Having Flown album, the title song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXnCm2xmm6h8oZY, the outrageously beautiful song Reaching Out kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJerhoZrgstjZrM. From their Still Waters album, Smoke and MIrrors: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Wcp4V-iLyBmM0. From the 1960's I've gotta get a message to you kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXKXdHykedOHoZo.

[@theresamusser4390]

Don’t they have a little sister too?

[@jayeginn5963]

@@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.

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

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

[@melodymcdonald2140]

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.

[@isabelp3425]

They had soul and perfect harmony

[@t.r.1708]

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

[@indigomoon777]

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

[@jeffshive3147]

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

[@DariaBilowus]

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

[@victoriajohnson5461]

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

[@798robbie]

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

[@edgarsnake2857]

Beautiful song, sweet reaction.

[@photo161]

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

[@annemarinelli7303]

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

[@davidfaulkner2289]

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

[@charlesf2804]

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.

[@jereandco]

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

[@Lisa-dn2gx]

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

[@kellymckinney9050]

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!

[@jazzmaan707]

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.

[@jillsample1846]

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

[@mikecaetano]

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.

[@ddiamondr1]

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!

[@nkcbrazil]

Classic Bee Gees!

[@Isleofskye]

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

[@CLRoess]

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

[@musicaficionado2974]

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

[@mariannematus6703]

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.

[@cathysorge8433]

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

[@guubagaaba8391]

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

[@bpfromowc]

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

[@NatalieMllr]

Up

[@patriciaewing8164]

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

[@duckigrrl]

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.

[@blitztim6416]

Early Bee Gees. Good stuff. Go Mavs.

[@eviekelpie1]

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

[@vhgirotto]

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

[@forevalearning]

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 ❤️

[@lillymsf5946]

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

[@amberannification]

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

[@jamesguess2228]

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

[@kennystone51]

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

[@Enfield-1853]

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

[@iainsmith2434]

When they sang this after Andy Gibb died it was the ultimate tear jerker!

[@gregbarrow9198]

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

[@kathyjam2482]

One of my favorites from them.

[@hackermusic3355]

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

[@eloisapompa5048]

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!

[@timmistorey5989]

When Barry comes in in this track. Aaaaaaàand. Perfect

[@quintondees4501]

the beegees just never missed!!👍

[@williamweiss6128]

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

[@Pippin14]

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!

[@larryrichardson1842]

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!

[@vickiconley3638]

One of my favorites from the guys.

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

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

[@ljc6535]

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

[@kathyrizzi8754]

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

[@jflaugher]

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

[@elsievickie]

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

[@mrcoldshower2823]

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.

[@RobinT-treehugger]

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.

[@SabrinaBelgrave]

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!

[@johnnyruiz5321]

Love You Inside Out by the Bee Gees need to listen to this great song

[@groundscoresteve4964]

Wow! Am I right? Am I right?!! WOW!!

[@groundscoresteve4964]

Love you guy's. I'm a subscriber. Why don't you guy's do 'Living Eye's', it's from the BeeGees 1981 album of the same name. do the ALBUM TRACK, not the video, because the video isn't great quality. PEACE! OUT!

[@suprchickn7745]

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

[@Zebred2001]

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!

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

The Great Robin and Barry!

[@stellamorgan482]

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!

[@carollittle1059]

Love my Bee Gees

[@rayzerbone4197]

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

[@jbjacobs9514]

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.

[@bradsouthers7476]

This is a hug-and-sway slow dance if ever there was one.

[@jaquettajones]

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

[@JanS1]

Another song that showcases Robin's lovely voice is "I Started a Joke".