Barry Gibb - Stayin' Alive (Glastonbury 2017)

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[@informationnotfound]

The fact that Barry can still do his falsetto and hit those high notes at age 70, is pretty amazing. What a legend.

[@jeframp3805]

he can but it sounds bloody awful and totally weak and strained when he does it for prolonged times. It is ok but its not too pleasant to here. Technically its on pitch but its not nice.. He'd be better to lower it into a comfortable range some reverb and effects might help or some backing tracks but raw like this its not nice on the ear.

[@davewollenberg1518]

It helped, that he quit cigarettes in the '90s.

[@sorincaiushaller7602]

Esti cam prost si nu stii ce înseamnā falsetto, mars înapoi la Rammstein cretinule

[@ron4624]

​@@jeframp3805well it doesn't matter anymore because he is Barry Gibb. He was not there just to sing, he was there to perform, and he nailed it. Don't expect him to be as good as he was before.

[@jeframp3805]

@@ron4624 I don't expect that but I just don't know why he tried them so high. Could have lowered it and it'd have been better

[@OscarMorquecho]

it's sad seeing him alone, but hey, everyone is dancing. this video gave me life

[@ashthekingofdarkness1528]

He said that every time his on stage he feels as if his brothers are there

[@badboy46528]

also considering song title kinda creepy but it works

[@zacks1690]

He wasn't alone. His son was beside him.

[@11april63]

me too 🥺

[@davidevans3227]

Agree with you Oscar A.. ..mornings are usually difficult for me, but i've just had rod Stewart, this olde hearts of mine.. and now this.. and they've improved things for me, no doubt.. 🙂

[@leokimvideo]

One of the greatest songwriters in history. A musical legend. The last Gibb standing.

[@judsonkr]

Fact. Most folks have no idea how prolific he was as a song writer.

[@blastermaster2383]

@@judsonkr Oh yeah.A lot would be surprised at all the songs he has written for other artists.

[@elizabethfleming8818]

What Barry Gibb and his brothers mastered was “the hook” in songwriting and coming up with a catchy tune. Listen to the lyrics of “Grease”. They make no sense but they rhyme and that tune is great.

[@judsonkr]

@@elizabethfleming8818 as with Smells Like Teen Spirit. One of the catchiest songs ever but makes absolutely zero sense.

[@elizabethfleming8818]

@@blastermaster2383 the brothers Gibb basically did the entire Guilty album for Barbra Streisand in 1980. They wrote, they sang, etc. BS was having a bit of a career lull as a singer but that album brought her back big time.

[@thetimelessexpress]

1:30 That security guard is a bloody legend

[@AlexFebreroM]

THIS IS EPIC! I never see the entire security dance hahahaha.

[@NESherv]

I've never seen ANY security dance, let alone all of them in sync!

[@billykelly1013]

Alex Febrero Whoever had the idea for security to dance. Brilliant

[@orangepourage]

they steal the show!

[@Nocomments666]

Alex Febrero I was in the security. Overwhelmed with the response. Thanks folks

[@KennnnnnyTucky]

Awesome.

[@michaelweston2285]

seeing the security doing choreographed dancing is one of the best things i've ever seen at a concert

[@chrisrobertson6413]

That's not security the ones in blue are a charity organisation the security are in black

[@belkissebe2871]

I always see in Barry's face that kind, rational, compassionate, humble, and polite person, and this is what made him beloved by all peoples and throughout time... Congratulations to you, Barry

[@kthor]

You nailed it! That's been Barry throughout his entire life!🥰

[@EdWeibe]

He says he'll never forget this moment. He doubts he can ever do it again, but he'll never forget it. That was your moment Barry. Helluva moment.

[@kthor]

Yes it was!👍

[@QuantumGamingUploads]

Difficult to see Barry Gibb without his brothers on stage. I have the highest respect for him. Keeping Disco alive.

[@AUSSIEAMRAAM]

Many wanted it to vanish, but disco is still here and kicking

[@peytonmarceaux8788]

​@@AUSSIEAMRAAMtxt

[@johnfisk8407]

but but the brothers gibb weren't about disco they were just included into it due to "Saturday night fever" movie they were just about the music, which just happened to coincide with disco. of the era, look at that big blow up of records most of the "records" blown up were r & b not so much disco . don't get me wrong I was never a fan of disco but luved the bee gees music and always felt let others live the way they want .

[@peytonmarceaux8788]

@@johnfisk8407 hah

[@Sergmanny46]

He is truly staying alive, after all.

[@rangerwhite5165]

That falsetto. Just incredible.

[@peterzozulak569]

everything goes...

[@sorincaiushaller7602]

Esti cam prost , nu sti ce înseamnā falsettoAscultāMadonna live la Eurovision boulesauvvacā cretinā ce estiDacā nu stii nu mai scrieNu trebuie sāafle toatā lumea cā esti asa prost si mai ales lipsit de talent

[@sorincaiushaller7602]

O voce însltā nu înseamnāfalsetto, dispari cretinule

[@sorincaiushaller7602]

Perfect totul!MultumimBeegees😘🥰

[@ladycarmillasanguina]

@@peterzozulak569 ???

[@rinderknorpelmuhle1790]

The song is the absolute proof that it doesn't matter how old you are. You can just feel that vibe and that's so great!

[@BarryGibb-sv4pf]

Hello, thank you for your love and support! God bless you.❤️🙏

[@madda6639]

Weil er liebt was er tut

[@samuelmcgovern]

Or what colour you are!

[@frez777]

Thank goodness I was there for it all

[@rosianeg.teixeira6479]

It's exciting to see people of all ages cheering and dancing to Stayin' Alive

[@marcoantoniosolismusic7532]

Hello 👋 Thanks for the love and support,I decided to take out time today out of my busy schedule to get close to my fans and know their thoughts towards my career and I came across your beautiful comments on my KZbin channel,I was so happy to see that,I just wanna thank you for supporting my dream,may god almighty keep you in good health and your family🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹as you listen and supporting the growth of my career, I promise to give you the best of me,please Where are you watching me from and have you been to my concert 🎵 before?

[@marcoantoniosolismusic7532]

Where are you supporting from?

[@EdWeibe]

and the security folks too. I love it.

[@jiovanniluciani2957]

You know you're a legend when you have not just the audience laughing but the entire freaking security team dancing too! I'm disappointed I didn't get to grow up when this music came out (only 18) but I am lucky I was raised with all of this. I am still an old soul. 99% of what I listen to is the REAL music like this.

[@kaiiak2688]

Respect bro

[@rpena62]

Glad you're an old soul !

[@noahsly2791]

Same here

[@DixieKurtz]

Those were the days!!

[@unspecifiied3627]

bro said real music

[@mayscough72]

His son on lead guitar is unbelievable that rhythm chop on the chords is fantastic

[@Sergmanny46]

His son goes on unnoticed a lot, which is unfortunate. Here's to hoping he gets the recognition he deserves.

[@taskendeer]

I love that he's still going strong alone, making people happy, bless him.

[@zayn3660]

Hello Task How are doing?you have a good profile,hope you ‘re doing great

[@arlindoventura8542]

Tive sorte de ser dessa época onde só tinha música boa

[@kirkr.menendezkrmentertain757]

He still has that amazing voice hitting all the high notes magically!

[@jeframp3805]

The tone is horrible he is doing the high notes but its not magical its sub par now.

[@kirkr.menendezkrmentertain757]

@@jeframp3805 He is not 30 years old. It is wonderful!

[@carladaniels7910]

Barry is a genius, songwriter and performer, best EVER, we are lucky to have had them all!!!

[@christophertolmie6572]

"Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother we're staying alive". It's so sad that Maurice, Robin or even Andy didn't stay alive with him. R.I.P legends!!!!! 😭💔✌🙏

[@zayn3660]

Hello Christopher How are doing?you have a good profile,hope you ‘re doing great

[@bobtipton4431]

If I ever met Barry Gibb I would hug him so hard.

[@kthor]

Me too!🥰

[@BarryGibbsfanspage1]

You actually just want to hug me ?

[@raafatsabri9938]

Always loved Bee Gees, Barry Gibb is a legend

[@acesnews_official1146]

Imagine he still has the voice. Unbelievable guy ❤

[@irmaduran3138]

I know right?🥰

[@alexcarratu5554]

Barry is one heck of a songwriter, not just for his brothers, but for others, too. He's also a musical poet. You can picture the lyrics in your head in a lot of the Bee Gees' tunes. You rock, Barry.

[@fernandopizarrovillagarcia6992]

Woman in love is simply wonderful

[@alexcarratu5554]

@@fernandopizarrovillagarcia6992, one classic masterpiece of multiple written by Mr Gibb.

[@johnfisk8407]

as much as I respect Barry as a songwriter and artist most of the bee gees songs were a group effort between Barry and his brothers both Barry and the Bee gees are iconic LEGENDS, Robin had a voice none has yet to duplicate, simply because robins voice was a trumpet so well played only he could play it..

[@alexcarratu5554]

@@johnfisk8407 I do agree with what you're saying. Barry was the stand out brother in the Bee Gees, just like Donny was the stand out brother in the Osmonds and just like Michael was the stand out brother in the Jackson 5. You're right about Robin's voice, well put. The Bee Gees' impact on music will last eternally.

[@binghamguevara6814]

He wants to be his brothers. The loss of two brothers who were your family, business partners and musical creators would be too much for me. Savour the brief time we have with this man.

[@Sergmanny46]

His brothers are indeed waiting for him, but there's no rush. Andy died too young at 30. Maurice at 53, younger than my father and Robin at 62, he could still be with us if cancer didn't take him. We only have Barry left, but sadly not for long as you mentioned. All we can do is "stayin' alive" until then.

[@tlava66]

Inspiring. Wow. Brothers passed away, performing well, in his 70s? Still hitting the falsetto notes

[@zayn3660]

Hello Anthony How are doing?you have a good profile,hope you ‘re doing great

[@Aderin.]

​@@zayn3660this is a bot by the way

[@vernongrant3596]

Great to see Barry's son Steve playing along side him. RIP Maurice, Robin and Andy.

[@trevormwabulabrookings]

The only surviving Bee Gees so happy for Barry Gibb. Greetings from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬

[@magg93]

That guy is a national treasure.. no, a GLOBAL treasure!

[@GillianRice]

I was there and it was the best gig of the weekend ❤

[@LizzieRD]

Great to hear. It would have been my choice if i had had the opportunity to be there. Love the Bee Gees forever

[@marygriffiths2950]

@@LizzieRD Would love to have seen the Bee Gees in concert. I lived in Italy when Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack and movie came out and the Italians went crazy for the music.

[@Pamsmith59]

Barry talks about the magic of that particular audience/performance at Glastonbury and how he was blown away by the response to him. He'd thought people had forgotten his music.

[@int53185]

Little do people know that he is the most prolific songwriter in music history. With over 100 top 40 hits performed by the Bee Gees or written for other artists. Legendary songwriter and performer.

[@rob-time]

I love that the security is all gettin' down! This is some of the best music that ever hit the airwaves because it was so FUN and it was made to move to. It was a revolutionary time in music and I for one am thrilled to have been a coming of age young guy when it was big.

[@nurrich]

kinda sorrow to see Barry perform without his brothers...But, Show must go on!! Barry stays alive with the same energy!!

[@marcopolistena1960]

I can imagine, the sadness he has, singing these songs without his brothers anymore. They were the best disco group in the history of world music. His voice is unique, unmistakable. I am 61 years old, they have signed, all the best nights of my life. He and his brothers with Saturday night fever wrote, played and sang, the most beautiful dance songs. Bee gees forever.

[@Sergmanny46]

It is sad, but that's exactly why he does it. Every time he sings it, it's like he's bringing his brothers back to life, even if just for a couple minutes. They are with him in spirit.

[@GAUDENCIOGALAPON]

his falsetto voice does not sound the same, but what the heck, he is a great artist, astounding contribution to music industry. one of the humble personalities I watched. long live Barry.

[@thesisypheanjournal1271]

He doesn't have the energy any more but he still can get a crowd going. And look how YOUNG they are! He's not singing "old people music." He's singing stuff people still love.

[@blue84freak]

Looks like he has energy to me. Nobody is going to have it the same 50 years later..... but not bad for his age.

[@user-dx4vh1fs1l]

​@@blue84freaku.e légende pour nous francais❤

[@Sergmanny46]

He has more energy than me and I'm 30, what you talking about?

[@bernlin2000]

Holy cow that VOICE! Barry still has it, this song is exactly the kind older musicians would warn younger ones not to write for the future 😂 Barry still pulls it off!

[@Sergmanny46]

He went all off during his prime, and it paid off. Truly good music can only be done with real passion and high notes.

[@shmookins]

When you are so groovin' even the security staff are chilling and even doing a synchronized dance. I never saw that before.

[@thecancer4]

No matter young or old people , they are all still enjoy the masterpiece together . This song is timeless.

[@LillyfromCologne]

A living LEGEND. Thank you for the music, Barry! ( I miss Robin and Maurice❤)

[@DrCrabfingers]

I love this....not only it is the sexiest recording ever made but the way the stage security have pre-arranged a dance routine just shows the love they have for the Bee Gees. Glastonbury is the best party on Planet Earth. The brothers would be very pleased with Barry I'm sure of that...

[@Sergmanny46]

They are still with him in spirit, waiting for him until they all reunite again. Also his son is keeping him company, that's Steve Gibb on the guitar in the background.

[@lucashawks5384]

I’m just surprised he can still hit that same note all these years later

[@irmacushing3483]

Barry’s still got it! Amazing talent!

[@Sergmanny46]

He is truly "Staying Alive". Not many people can get to that age and still reach their tones like they did in their youth. One of a kind he is, a living legend, singer, guitar player and songwriter. Here's hoping he continues "Staying alive" for many years to come.

[@Fed-np9ez]

Nothing beats the fun of dancing to disco, even 30 years on!

[@rileychannel2510]

50 years on 😅

[@timsterrett2417]

Music heals him, i love the Bee Gees young and old seem to groove to this classic his voice the high notes wow

[@leonicetakahashi6385]

Bee Gees ! One of the most beautiful music... I just love it...👏👏

[@zayn3660]

Hello Takahaesti How are doing?you have a good profile,hope you ‘re doing great

[@SimSmithmusic]

Thank you for your positive comment and words🌹. Your sincere love and support has brought me this far 🥰💝. I hope you keep listening. Have you seen our live performance ?

[@kdrecords4562]

40 years. If this hasn't stood the test of time, I don't know what does.

[@natnielsen8472]

Jesus our Messiah will always go way past time - forever and ever - He'll never stop! Everyone, yes everyone, will pass away - He is the only one that'll be "stay'in alive"!!

[@user-xk1xg7uu1w]

Still the most talented singer,song writers ever part of the.Most talented group in music history RIP MAURICE AND ROBIN 😢😢😢😢😢❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kthor]

Yes he is, the second most successful songwriter & music producer in history!🎶

[@robertb2245]

It's ironic how he's the only of the bros still" stayin alive ".💪..love you Barry 🎸

[@Mr.Tin_88]

Barry Gibb, a living and timeless legend

[@johnbennett948]

Who's listening March 2024 fabulous

[@EdWeibe]

my current wake-up music

[@gulsinazharekhina1307]

I love Barri Gibb.

[@sandracora7788]

Fantastic! He sounds fantastic! Look at the thousands of people there for his concert! Wow!

[@Ntplano]

More power to this guy!

[@Noirrrx4DAReal]

Seeing people dance to his music probably made him feel so amazing

[@josevi5835]

What a fantastic environment. Barry is a living legend, the best falsetto ever and one of the best song writers. God bless you Barry!!!

[@PH-md8xp]

Legendary! Was a teenager when this music was first released. It was a sensation then and sounds just as fresh 40+ years later. Amazing.

[@marialuizagusman4111]

Thank you BBC for these wonderfull moments of pure joy. Best regards from Brazil.

[@colindragan9352]

So great to see The Bee Gees finally getting the recognition & love they deserve after decades of being seen as "cringey disco"

[@johncook9392]

Agree. Anyone who simply casts them off as disco era wonders is a fool

[@user-xl1ot2pj3b]

70이 넘으신 할아버지신데 목소리는 안늙었어😲

[@kennyjoiner2840]

Barry still got it after all them years

[@kathrynkathryn4836]

Barry Gibb is proof that you should never give up. He is simply amazing!

[@kthor]

True!👍

[@priscillaregan7252]

Love he is performing, he’s keeping the music alive ❤️

[@luisavina4831]

It's so nice to see all those youngsters dancing to this amazing music🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesflinn2865]

I waited the whole song for his long note at the end. I have all ways love how he and his brothers would hold that note

[@AsifKhan-hf9zy]

the freaking song has its own dance ........ legendary

[@point2822]

POCKET IN THE POCKET BARRY GIBB SOUNDING SO SWEET AND EVERYONE AT THIS TIMELESS EVENT IN THE POCKET PERFECTION

[@raquelpietro6774]

SEMPRE FORTE QUESTO RAGAZZO!!!!!!@😀👧🙌👍👍👏👏💕💕💕🎸🎸🎼🎶🎵🎼🎶🎵🎼

[@henrynwosu7713]

So happy seeing him doing this classic song

[@eugeniuszmadejski3647]

Zespół mojej młodości, też mam 70 ,dalej ich słucham

[@llexuss07]

Я был школьником слушал Bee Gees - памяти Робин Гибба. Его брату респект.

[@ziegfredtercias4364]

The song has now more meaning to Barry! Long Live the Legend.

[@user-gq6zp3zu4y]

Посмотрела видео, подзарядилась положительной энергией, идущей от великолепного Барри и от обожающих его зрителей!!! Уверена, Барри это выступление добавило несколько лет жизни. Он всегда на сцене чувствует себя в своей стихии, он рожден для сцены. А здесь, в его 70 лет, почувствовать такую любовь зрителей, получить столько положительных флюидов. Это дорогого стоит!!! Жив еще, курилка, подумал Барри😅😅😊❤❤ А я читаю некоторые негативные комментарии (их очень мало, учитывая 6 млн. просмотров) и просто поражаюсь людской глупости. Человеку 70 лет, он прожил огромную, интересную, часто трагическую жизнь. У него больная спина, артрит, больное сердце. Другие бы на его месте лежали и не вставали с кровати. А он ведет активную творческую жизнь, записал успешный диск. Видите ли, голос у него звучит не так, как раньше. Не знаю, сколько лет этим комментаторам. Уверена, что не 70. Вот доживут до его лет, посмотрим, как тогда запоют!!!😂😂😂

[@ivonefigueroaurquizo4066]

An epic song that made generations dance.

[@monikaszymanowska5142]

I don't care if security people dancing show was planned or spontaneous - it so beautifully proves that music is synonymous with joy and right the opposite of aggression. Lovely and tears-evoking 🥰🥲

[@brandonharrington1422]

This gives this song even more meaning. Being up there keeping stayin alive alive even through the loss.

[@shaolin95]

Just a masterpiece

[@mathiasandres5759]

Listening from 🇺🇾 May, 2024❤

[@michaelvaladez3012]

I'm sure Maurice,Robin,and Andy are watching and smiling at Barry and proud of him.R.I.P to the 3 of you.

[@olschool3740]

Those of us who had the pleasure of living the "Stayin' alive" era, say good on you Barry Gibb! Thank your for the instant transport to the day I met my love and soul mate of 43 years. We were both on dates with other people that night, but left them standing, while we danced the night away!

[@demonicwidowz4052]

When he is singing his friend spirit sang with him by his side❤❤

[@Hupomone]

A great song transcends its time and genre. Like this.

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

Even without his brothers, Barry is still great enough to get the security dancing along with his fans.

[@zayn3660]

Hello Robert How are doing?you have a good profile,hope you ‘re doing great

[@salvatoremesa630]

A huge shame that this band has disappeared, it marked an entire era. Only Barry remains, the rest missing and deceased.

[@gnarlin4964]

He can't really hit the high notes anymore but you can't help but absolutely love hearing him perform this magnificent song once again. Loved it.

[@dilsiam]

Thank you Barry Gibbs

[@jasseram333]

The first time I heard this song was in 1982, it was one of the eternal songs in my mind.

[@judsonkr]

OMG how fun! I am old enough to recall skating in a skating rink to this while it was on the charts. Is nice to see him get the love that he has earned.

[@lindareavis5971]

It sure is.. I remember those skating rinks too

[@13FORT13]

he was very well preserved

[@stevenm3667]

It's fantastic to see people happy, love everyone people, it makes the world great. 😀❤️

[@marcoantoniosolismusic7532]

Hello 👋 Thanks for the love and support,I decided to take out time today out of my busy schedule to get close to my fans and know their thoughts towards my career and I came across your beautiful comments on my KZbin channel,I was so happy to see that,I just wanna thank you for supporting my dream,may god almighty keep you in good health and your family🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹as you listen and supporting the growth of my career, I promise to give you the best of me,please Where are you watching me from and have you been to my concert 🎵 before?

[@Flo-zp2rk]

Verdade !!! O Universo em festa🙏💝❤💕💖🌹💞🌺🌼💐🥀🌻💥💥💥🌹🌹💥💥💥

[@jekk23]

Absolutely wonderful.

[@pedro3115]

Good songs like this are inmortal: your grandfather, your father, you, your children, your grandchildren were and will be dancing with this cachy tune

[@alfredmansfield6205]

Yep he did, great to see even without his beloved brothers. Love the Bee Gees, they were a part of my growing up as the Beatles were. But things change in life unfortunately in their case and now Barry finds himself “the last man standing”. It’s taken a long time but he has shown great resilience and continues to perform some of the greatest songs ever written. Well done Barry!

[@leosantos3600]

at 3.22 you see Barry start to relive the hey day of 79" Spirits Tour he literally belted it the same way he did holding the note and you could see the joy in his eyes and smile as he relieved it - you have always had it BG - made my day to see him have the fun again!

[@josephcapriel4054]

I am so thanful my sister showed me this type of extraindary beautiful music as a 14 Year old I love 50's-90's music I hate the now days music. Its very sad to see such talented singers gone but I will always love them.

[@jamesoppy9381]

I bet he NEVER expected to be playing this sooo many years later

[@deprattirenzo]

Cómo sigue conservando la voz que grande

[@michaelcavemusic9199]

2:26 The way he sings okay is just

[@christophertolmie6572]

For those of you that don't know, the Gibb brothers also have a sister named Lesley Gibb and she's still around. So even though Lesley wasn't officially part of the group, technically there are 2 Bee Gees left.

[@DerekWilliamsMusic]

Brings back wonderful memories.

[@carlosalbertoruizcastillo3770]

Gracias bee Gees x tanta alegría q nos distes . El mundo lo bailó .lo sigo escuchando en pandemia . saludos desde Lima Perú

[@geronimoapache625]

This gave me chills. I know he lost that power in his voice and all that, it's pretty sad seeing him alone on the stage, but all those facts are nothing compared to the joy I felt while listening Barry and looking at those security guys and girls and crowd.