Bee Gees - Robin Gibb - I started a Joke - Live - Reaction (Hits you in the feels a bit)

[@cathyopthof8136]

Robins voice was total Magic!

[@lyndamac1058]

I cry when i hear this song. I love their music before the disco era... I play it all the time in the car.

[@Zlata1313]

No auto tune, just his one of a kind beautiful vibrato. The more you listen to the Bee Gees over their decades of songs, you'll see that they were as good live as in the studio. They always said they were perfectionists.

[@sam2840]

When those 3 melt together it’s incredible

[@sandradyer5956]

Robin’s vibrato is sheer perfection. The audience’s reaction is total respect!

[@susanstavrou4232]

❤❤I'm so sad😢😢😢miss him and his brother,so sad!!!!!

[@pubuapubua]

Badass.

[@Zlata1313]

This is Robin's signature song. Barry always turns his back to the audience and gives him the spotlight. Robin heard the melody that became this sing in the engines of a plane when they were flying to Germany.

[@Texas_Love]

That's awesome! Robin sounded great!

[@lauraallen55]

@@Texas_Love He was still a teenager when he wrote it too.

[@astrid3252]

I love it when Robin finsh this song and he gets a huge applause he;s so shy and humble .

[@ronhuycke]

Barry is a legend and tremendous individual

[@kathieovercash8414]

@@Texas_Love kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5OraYWcjt-tnJY Robin's vocals isolated. No music.

[@micheleallen]

Robyn has such a distinctive voice. Great reaction.

[@lindajames978]

Robin said, we all had to take this song as something we could relate to at times in our life...heartbroken when Robin passed away, but united again with his twin Maurice RIP boys ❤❤

[@amymarckel420]

This song never fails to give me chills. There will never be another voice like Robin’s in popular music ever again. May he rest in peace.

[@pamelahunter987]

Love my Bee Gees!❤

[@donnarie101291]

Robin Gibb had the most hauntingly beautiful voice i ever heard. So many emotions brought to the surface just hearing him sing...RIP sweet Robin...

[@wendysilva8749]

l think Robin was 19 when he wrote this with his brothers, so talented. I was 13 when I first heard this and I never get sick of listening to it. Great reaction.

[@wendyryder2708]

I agree Wendy! Us Wendy’s have to stick together! Lol!

[@Texas_Love]

Thank you!

[@DariaBilowus]

Love the little cry in his voice.

[@vandoraginther6421]

Love Robin's voice... beautiful!!

[@bettyartis3648]

It is a statement song. Robin was more of a tumultuous person. Barry said he could be the happiest and funniest to the saddest soul out there. Barry reassured him often and even as Robin was passing, that they had made the dream come true and he could stop worrying. Theirs is such an amazing story of conflict mixed with true brotherly love. Spot on reaction.

[@winsomeblandford1076]

Loved Robins voice so clear With his brothers harmonised so beautifully. Massechtists is my fav, play it often.

[@francisxray9900]

So that' Robin, the blue-eyed soul king. A truly songbird. The more you go on at your Bee Gees-journey, the more you're gonna find songpearls. For excample 'And The Sun Will Shine' (Robin), 'Trafalgar' (Maurice) or 'Bury Me Down By A River' (Barry).

[@lindajames978]

No flaws in robins voice pitch perfect

[@jillsample1846]

They can all change their voices. Just amazing.

[@nancydiaz5666]

Robin ❤beautiful voice ..I love ❤...Brothers Bee GEES Exelen...Forever ❤👏👏

[@Pushindazees]

This song never fails to make me cry, Robin's voice with that beautiful vibrato adds so much emotion and vulnerability. Robin actually had the highest voice of the group, Maurice the lowest and Barry fell into the middle range, They could all sing in falsetto but Barry's is just legendary. As much as I miss Maurice and Robin,'s talent (and Andy's) I can only imagine how painful the loss is for Barry.

[@mywishLE]

Same here

[@JamboniUk]

Robin now sings with the Angels. R.I.P.

[@kathieovercash8414]

When he sings in For Whom The Bell Tolls it gets me. The emotion in his voice.

[@frankiesullivan6015]

My favourite Bee Gee song 😊

[@helenstewart2392]

Robin’s song Massachusetts is another one you would love.

[@geniej9093]

Robin's vibrato is a gift to my sense of hearing. Each brother brought a gift to the Brother's Gibb.

[@ronhuycke]

When you hear a song when you're 12 and never forget it is probably a great song. That's me MY FAVORITE FOR EVER ❤😂

[@MARTIN-bd7gm]

God i miss this man what a talent and what a beautiful soul .

[@tomwareham7944]

One of my favourites despite the fact that for me it's a sad song yet beautiful at the same time . Please keep reacting to the BEE GEES there are so many more songs to go .

[@Texas_Love]

More Bee Gees coming soon, I promise!😁

[@Scuderia_Fan]

Amazing performance by Robin! They all were so talented, each with their own strengths. Combined, it led to magic. I believe it was Maurice that once said something like: one of us is great, two of us are amazing, and the three of us are magic. Well, in my opinion, he was right. I'm so happy to see people discovering the Bee Gees once again. And also that people learn more about Robin and Maurice. Most people get to know the Bee Gees from their Saturday night fever period, and that mostly revolves around Barry. So it is so nice to someone like yourself discovering more about this amazing band and that Robin and Maurice were incredibly talented.

[@ronhuycke]

As a group there will never be another

[@lindajames978]

Individually Brilliant Together Perfection ❤❤❤

[@debbers]

Robin had such a hauntingly beautiful voice, it's called a vibrato Texas Love! He is dearly missed, as all of the brothers that have passed are! FABULOUS reaction my man!

[@SPANKY221]

❤❤great song, great performance.

[@FancyAchat]

Great reaction! Robin is amazing! I hope that you will do some reactions from The Midnight Special show from the 1970's. Live performances of the Bee Gees. Thanks!

[@emiliasilva1836]

Robin Gibb he voice is great and sweet love

[@c3kerl561]

Ok. I"m crying. 😭

[@suemontague3151]

Absolutely 💯 no other band could harmonise like the Bee Gee's

[@kathystammen8774]

Beautiful song. Robin has an amazing voice! I love how he puts so much raw emotion into each and every word. I love them all but I think Robin has the best voice of the three ❤

[@michaelasay8587]

I think this is how a lot of people feel now in this crazy world...I know I do.

[@jeanwalters7576]

I love ❤️ Robins voice. I love the BeeGees music but Robin was my favorite. He didn’t get the attention that he so much deserved.

[@queenslanddiva]

One of the finest voices of his generation. His vibrato (the up and down you mentioned) was wonderful. If you want to hear his vocals isolated, have a look at Wings of Pegasus. Fil has done that. Love, love Robin

[@colleenborchard_burns1724]

Fil and his analysis of music is fantastic.

[@colleenborchard_burns1724]

Queenslanddiva? Aussie?

[@queenslanddiva]

@@colleenborchard_burns1724 indeed. But no longer in Qld, back to my native NSW after 40+ years in the sunshine state.

[@colleenborchard_burns1724]

@@queenslanddiva us Aussies know good music!

[@reneroberson2784]

I absolutely love to hear Robin sing. I'm just glad that he started singing more songs his voice is so unique and so beautiful..

[@michellejackson6679]

Such a beautiful .. unique .. voice.. Love it

[@maryhosea6475]

Beegees live or in studio total talent all 3❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carollittle1059]

Pure magic from this talented family.

[@eh-i1841]

Notice how Barry turns his back,and steps nearer to the band,to take any attention off himself,during Robin’s performance.

[@susieq9801]

PS - Robin's youngest son was in his 20's when he lost his dad and they were very close. They composed the "Titanic Requiem" together, an orchestral piece to memorialize the 100th anniversary of that tragedy.

[@onenight0666]

Robin always said this was a very spiritual song, and everyone had to interpret for themselves. He never went further than that.

[@carollittle1059]

PBS just showed the 1997 concert, One Night Only and you know I had to watch it again and I had forgotten Olivia Newton John was in the audience and they sang a tribute to her.

[@ginalolajupiter2942]

Robin was always my favorite. Such a rich tone to his voice.

[@kayjohnson8377]

I also read that Robin,s youngest son RJ; sang this song at his funeral.

[@user-Florans]

Смотрю и слушаю Би Джиз бесконечно....А Робин-моя любовь.

[@MsAppeljack]

This was played at his funeral per his request. Cheers.

[@JillKirchner]

Massachusetts, the first hit

[@lindajames978]

Robin sung a beautifully soft Vibrato nobody could ever emulate his voice not even with a posh voice altering mic lol Robins songs are just so beautiful. ROBIN HAD NO FLAWS, check out his Isle of man anthem its called EllanVannin is WoW and he also done some christmas carols and him and son RJ wrote classical music called Requium for the Titanic

[@sherefrey1010]

Robins son Spencer did a tribute to his father singing “RUN TO ME” many great photos of Robin and Spencer …beautiful tribute

[@MsAppeljack]

He first sang this when he was eighteen or nineteen. He and Barry had just had a falling out, and the brothers broke up for a year. When they got back together thy were together until the end. Sibling rivalry is a bitch at times ;) Cheers.

[@Zeathree]

Robin sang this song at every concert performance since it was released. It held deep meaning for him and he has said it was a very spiritual song for him. He had requested it as one of the songs to be played at his funeral. To me it is resonates of someone who has said the wrong thing at the wrong time and inadvertently hurt someone and they now struggle with those feelings of remorse and guilt.

[@xstitch1954]

Hauntingly beautiful!

[@giovannib.9260]

Bee gees *she keeps on coming " live version

[@susieq9801]

A different one for Robin. "Fallen Angel" is another different song for him.

[@negf22]

Robin , there was never anyone like him! Mo said that he has the voice that touches your heart! Because of his soulful sound back in the day,May thought he was a black singer. He was very funny, ( they all were), but Robin had a special whit! He was extremely intelligent and very spiritual. He was an introvert where Mo and Barry were more extroverts. There is a video where he is doing the national song of the Isle of Man ( where they were born) with the kings choir that is so fantastic. There are others…oh, since it is the season, Robin did an entire Christmas album solo, it is great as well! You should hear him sing Christmas songs! Some are out on KZbin!

[@nelerhabarber5602]

Robin sings with vibrato, barry with tremolo (you call it harmonica). Vibrato is the periodic variation of the pitch (frequency) of a musical note and tremolo is defined as a rapid repetition of the same note to produce the audible effect of a longer note,

[@Texas_Love]

Thank you for breaking that down for me!

[@cathyopthof8136]

There were no minor flaws in his voice. His voice was isolated by an expert, and he said Robins voice was the most perfect, ever.❤❤❤

[@HeatherMyfanwyTylerGreey]

He had a beautiful soulful and vulnerable voice. In 1967 Robin and his then fiancee were in a fatal train derailment where over 40 people died at the scene and I believe others of their injuries later. He helped as many people as he could before the emergency services got there. He and his fiancee were sent to hospital but discharged. He never forgot what he saw and heard and Barry said, 'from that point on pathos entered his songwriting and he took to singing sad songs'.

[@miccilamb6735]

The boys were gentlemen, even to each other……stepping away from the mic until it’s their turn to sing❤️

[@cathyopthof8136]

Robin, my love, you were no joke! I loved you and your beautiful voice sooo much! RIP.😰

[@davidsullivan4749]

Most definitely no one started to live when you died. A small part of us all died with you

[@ronhuycke]

Dude I agree with you completely. I saw him do this in Vegas. I would have bought the ticket for that one only. It was really great evening.

[@iamhere4now980]

Just love Robins voice!!! Thanks for sharing. Happy holidays.

[@Texas_Love]

Happy Holidays!

[@brendaallen1250]

Next......."Bodyguard" Robin at his finest. Check out Maurices lead in "Closer than Close, or Man in the Middle". 😁

[@marywaltz7871]

Hi from the Texas Pan Handle, if you like Robin, try listening to Alone

[@SijpieSijpie]

First time your not smiling while listening the BeeGees (Robin) my friend.., it really hits home (for everyone) this song I can see… ❤️

[@Texas_Love]

Yes, it really hits home on multiple levels. Sad and beautiful🙏

[@SijpieSijpie]

@@Texas_Love ❤️ and peace for you from Holland 🙏🏻

[@ruthgrimley7653]

One of the best Robin songs ❤️ his son RJ does a fantastic version of this too

[@childcrone]

It's easy to forget during this song that Robin was the goofy trickster of the family. The beautiful, soulful, serious side that so many jokesters have.

[@michelebriere9569]

That wavering of his voice is called vibrato. FYI. He told his family that he wanted this song played at his funeral. His older son, RJ, sang it in the hospital room when Robin died, and again at the funeral.

[@rajeaniadickey4106]

Robin also does my favorite song “Massachusetts” in this same concert. Hope you listen to it.

[@Ozefan2580]

Thank you for reacting to this. One of my favorite Bee Gees tunes. Robin was so talented. New subscriber.

[@Texas_Love]

Thank you! Great song 😄

[@SweetThing]

Robin's voice is so pure. What makes this song so much sadder are the words and the fact that Robin has left us.. and also Maurice and Andy. When Robin was dying, Barry said they sang to him and he said: "I wish Mo was here". I believe that they are together again w/Andy. Maurice aka Mo does a good solo with "Man in the Middle" and "Closer than Close". Andy's "Love is Thicker than Water" is gr8. And if you want to hear the more recent Bee Gees "Alone" was done by the BGs in 1997, "One" and "You Win Again" was done in 1989. 😎

[@trishafaulk2067]

Robin always said that it was for everyone to interpret for themselves. Robin has an incredible vibrato. Robin came up with the idea for this while on an airplane sitting next to an engine. It was written in the late 60s.

[@justlinsu]

Robin did mention once that he felt a connection to the story of Jesus. When you listen to the words with that in mind it takes you to another level of understanding where he was coming from. Thanks Texas great reaction as per usual. Hope you're feeling better today 💚

[@Texas_Love]

Thank you! I am feeling much better now!

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Waiting for ya to hit this one! ❤️👍

[@rescuelover7891]

Beautiful voice sung by a beautiful voice. Robin was very much loved❤

[@patriciatolliver4057]

Patty-I've heard it said by many that Robin was their secret weapon. He certainly was.❤

[@kthor]

Robin was not their secret weapon.😑

[@DD-58]

Yep..simple song simple BUT powerful words delivered with perfection by Robin. It's a sad reflection on us, the human race, that this STILL applies & even more so..Humans think they are the most 'advanced' species... WILL WE EVER LEARN? Sadly I think not😠

[@RuthBair-ht1fj]

Robin’s son RJ sings this song with the Gibb Collective (some of the brother’s children and Andy’s daughter) and does his father very proud. They all make their Dads proud.

[@bartellender6782]

Been waiting for this. One of my favorite songs with Robin on vocals. Bee Gees remain in my top five, along with Pink Floyd. Time to react to some Floyd.

[@cathyopthof8136]

Robin had the most beautiful voice of anyone that has ever live, in my opinion. And I’ve been around a long time!!😰😇😰😇

[@sandragyorffy3432]

Robin had such a unique and beautiful voice, which is especially evident in the song Ellan Vannin, which is the unofficial anthem of the Isle of Man, where the boys were born. The live performance was really great.

[@tinakeith5822]

You need to check out Man in the Middle or Closer than Close for Maurice singing lead!!! Robin’s vibrato was amazing! His son Spencer has the same vibrato. You can hear it in Empty Room. You can check out some of their children in The Gibb Collective with Please Don’t Turn out the Lights.

[@amandathibodeau4996]

I was going to suggest Wings of Pegasus reactor who did an isolated reaction to Robin's voice. I see someone already mentioned it earlier in the comments. Robin is incredible!!

[@lindalee-brown5539]

He had a beautiful voice. The words about dying starting the whole world living, is that about Jesus?

[@helenarcarvalho]

This song in the studio is even better, very powerfull...

[@billnorwood168]

You should react to "I Can't See Nobody" from Melbourne in 1974 to hear Robin's lead...

[@barnowl5774]

Robin's beautiful voice singing this interesting and sad song was on one of the first LP records I bought when a teenager. Robin was in the limelight a lot until Barry discovered his falsetto voice and took over the high-part singing. This detracted from the group in my opinion. Barry's voice was fabulous as it was initially and should have remained that way.

[@susieq9801]

@barnowl - Totally agree. It was overused and I did not like it when in later concerts he inserted it into their older songs where it was never intended to be. IMO, that spoiled those songs. The falsetto also eventually took a toll on Barry's voice. It lumped them in with disco music and when disco took off there were a lot of REALLY tacky money making offshoots (like disco duck 😠😠) that turned a lot of people against both disco and by default the Bee Gees and almost destroyed them. You sound like we must be about the same age. Robin's voice was the reason I bought their first LP in the 60's.

[@barnowl5774]

@@susieq9801 Yes, I'm in my 70s. Barry's 'take-over' may have also been the reason Robin left the group for a while? Apparently he was deeply hurt about something. On YT the young blacks in the USA seem to love Barry's falsetto voice.

[@susieq9801]

@@barnowl5774 - Yes, I was born the exact same day/year as the twins, #73 coming up in a couple of weeks. I am accepting gifts. 😁 EXPENSIVE ones. There was a lot behind Robin leaving. Actually Barry threatened to leave first for his "movie" career. He said he wanted "To be a star. A star is where you walk into the room anywhere in the world and people take notice". Some of his youthful humility, LOL. Often only one or two would show up to record. They were young and people were pulling them apart. The press also was very cruel to Robin who said "I'm ugly but have a characterful face". They called him a gopher. That had to hurt. The press printed lies from each brother about the others and the guys were naive and believed them. The press raved about Barry when Robin was cowriting the songs and actually sang lead on most of their biggest early hits. Their dad Hugh didn't even want Robin to sing leads. In addition, Stigwood favored Barry and often chose Barry's songs as "A" sides relegating Robin's vocals to "B" sides. "The singer sang his song" was "B" and "Jumbo", a flop, was an "A" side. "I can't see nobody" was a "B" side. "I started a Joke" was never even released as a single in the UK at all! Robin was also suffering from PTSD after the Hither Green train wreck but back then nobody recognized such a thing. The final straws were when Stigwood released "First of May" as an "A" over "Lamplight" when he promised it would be an "A" and he refused to release "Odessa" as a single. First fame gave them so much stress that Robin said he felt he was in a whirlpool and had to leave for his mental health. It wasn't a simple story. I think a lot of reactors don't get to hear Robin. Can't like what you don't hear. Same with Mo. All they know is the disco because it got the most attention. The falsetto wasn't even an issue until '75 and the split was in '69.

[@MARIAHelena-tz9we]

Não sei qual o sentimento que me faz gostar tanto do Robbin

[@loriallen6650]

Try listening to his 1968 "I started a joke" recording. Both versions are amazing.

[@miccilamb6735]

Robin’s eldest son Spencer is amazing

[@suewallace2845]

That “up and down” in his voice is called vibrato. Just thought you might like to know.

[@renegilbertson9737]

My favorite good day to you 💕💕💕💕 it's also a medicaful everything it says it's actually turned around

[@jerickson725]

My favorite Bee Gees song for sure. Robin's voice is also my favorite, but of course they are all great together.

[@marie-christinescutt7888]

It's exactly the meaning I love the song