Bee Gees "Words" on The Ed Sullivan Show

[@TheEdSullivanShow]

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[@billeegrape9992]

Barry has the most beautiful voice and no one sounds like him. I love the BeGees

[@seltaeb3302]

I've yet to see one complete show. Was it like Johnny Carson. It was essential as a band in or singer to be on it for America's approval & even the Beatles & to be fair he must have hated some bands like the Who but he allowed them on.

[@krystynawojtasik7742]

Dziękuję na razie to mam tylko tyle

[@WHEELSBRANUM]

I Concur 100%

[@suave-rider]

Thank you Ed

[@pmasmuth]

In Nov., 1972 I met this cute guy at a bar. We dated, and I wanted to see him again. So I bought tickets to see The Bee Gees at the Passaic Theater in Passaic, NJ and asked him out. It was a wonderful date and ended up married in April, 1975. The band played "Words" and "To Love Somebody" for me. Next April will be 50 years married.

[@escaped1534]

WTG sister!!

[@Desert_Bhajan]

How wonderful!

[@angelamaryquitecontrary4609]

That's lovely.

[@gislainedutra7294]

Que história linda ❤ Felicidades ao casal❤

[@marcoantoniocarmona7054]

❤​@@Desert_Bhajan

[@spiderwort6291]

Thank you for this. I’m 69 years old and I can still remember every single word in this song but I can’t remember half of what I did yesterday. Music like this is medicine for me. Bless you for this. It brought tears to my eyes 🥰❤️🇨🇦

[@MrCodeerror]

The preacher talked to me and he smiled, said come and walk with me come and walk one more mile, now for once in your life, you’re alone

[@BostonIce37]

Funny how that works! “It’s only words” isn’t actually true. Hearing these songs brings back a lifetime of memories. Of friends and family that are gone. They bring tears every time

[@metislamestiza3708]

mine too - mine too. my mom had this on 8 track - that ought to make a giggle a little :) keep enjoying, my friend....

[@marvinvelasquez1196]

De eso se trata de recordar y llorar porque llorar es bueno.

[@candancecarmean770]

That don't make music like this anymore so they , Honey,. I'm 55 and I feel what your feeling. Peace love and hugs. ❤️🎶💕🎵

[@cindypattana6071]

This group was one of the best in music history. They wrote, composed and performed all their beautiful songs.

[@kevinbush4300]

And wrote many, many songs for other artists, too.

[@angelicazanollo2437]

São eternamente os melhores do mundo! Nunca vai existir um grupo musical com tanto talento e simpatia como os BEE GEES! ❤❤❤

[@MrWierchawsky]

What a pretty and fascinating woman ,hello my darling ?

[@whyicare]

Islands in the stream for Dolly and roger, Guilty for Barbara Streisand, Heartbreaker for Dionne Warwick, Immortality for Celine Dion. Just to name a few. Oh, I forgot Rest Your love for Conway Twitty.

[@debradozard1744]

Yur right!!

[@2Hearts3]

We didn't know it at the time, but what a simple time it was-- no computers, no internet, no cell phone, no poison in our food and water and air... Rest in peace, Robin and Maurice ✝️🕊️

[@CynthiaSteele-o2g]

Oh, so true…..❤

[@jorgeluislopez4520]

El mundo cada vez está peor y estas canciones nos traen recuerdos de esos buenos años

[@escaped1534]

The incredible thing about "big brother" the handsome one Barry, was the way he let Robin take the spotlight. He would even turn away from the audience and play his guitar.. That, and both Robin and Maurice played the piano.

[@geerterri]

Of course, it was. If we simply ignore the vietnam war, the cold war, the protest and rioting.

[@pedromartinez1165]

When I hear this music I get depressed, not because I don't like it, I miss an era that would never come back.

[@your_obssesion7839]

😢❤

[@piroscarelarmadillito6821]

Me emocionan tus nostalgias iguales a las mías ❤🎉😊

[@ProfessorCrickets-gc8ll]

We r lucky we have youtube to transport us back to that era

[@bsd614]

​@@ProfessorCrickets-gc8ll so true

[@aiminghigh3162]

So True! Why don't club owners open up discos again?!

[@naomijohnson394]

I was a fan of The Bee Gees from the moment I heard New York Mining Disaster 1941. But when I first heard Words, I remember just being overwhelmed by its beautiful simplicity. I saw this episode of Ed Sullivan, and their performance still touches me.

[@jaymusic9039]

I actually teared up when I listened to the lyrics of this song. You're so right about the simplicity of it but it just feels so full.

[@NilGalliguer]

Yeah! You're legend, laid 👏❤️ Congratulations... My best wishes from Brazil 🇧🇷 "Words" is a super nice song!

[@d1p70]

It's 1914

[@suelyaroucha882]

@@naomijohnson394 traduzir português

[@tzillian]

When Barry is clean shaven all I see is Andy. Such a beautiful song!

[@dm95422]

The only Gibb brother left, sadly. :(

[@ghanasoul]

@Ribeye Demon yeah. He regretted doin that. That something he said he has to live with forever. His last convo with his brother was them beefin.

[@gfoursux9]

Oh my God. I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@Chupacvabra]

I'm seeing a bit of Johnny Depp's Willy Wonka.

[@carolynm4962]

Andy was sort of like Barry’s twin brother, just with a good number of years separating their births.

[@ohger1]

A lot of people know the Bee Gees mostly from the disco era, but under close scrutiny, they have the strongest song book since the Beatles.

[@landyvzkez3819]

Tiene toda la razón,estoy muy sorprendida con estos videos poseen un gran parecido con los Beatles en sus inicios musicales😍🤩👌👌

[@TheDavejmcknight]

I completely agree 👍

[@catholiccat8489]

They are by far better than the beetles

[@Rivelino-n9g]

​@@catholiccat8489quién no conoce a dios se arrodilla a cualquier santo

[@heroicjourney2508]

​@@catholiccat8489 leave the acid alone 😂

[@jayritchie851]

There are no "words" to describe how good this is.......

[@ValerieEsnault-iv1ob]

Reprise par boyzone

[@muckstar23]

Their instruments aren’t even plugged in they lip-synching there’s some words for you

[@RH-cv1rg]

@@muckstar23 Look at :05, the piano man is playing but the keys aren't moving up and down. FAKE, there is another word to describe it.

[@geerterri]

@@muckstar23 Not on the Ed Sullivan Show. They were always live.

[@whyicare]

That is Robin Gibb. But to be honest, even when they perform a cappella style, they are one of the best.

[@lanalane6838]

Barry is so handsome. R.I.P. to his brothers... all of us will go but it's still sad.....

[@BGWhisperer]

Hopefully, once we’re all over there, we can have a Bee Gees concert on the other side.

[@kathrynjackson8286]

If you can find it, watch Barry’s interview after the death of Robin. It’s heart-wrenching.

[@ralex3697]

@@kathrynjackson8286 Last man standing

[@Mmmmm173]

All of us will go..?? Where????? I know where I’m going when I die, to be with my sweet Lord Jesus Christ in heaven, because I belong to Him and I will never perish. Is that what you mean when you say rip? If you don’t belong to Jesus Christ and you die in your sins you will not go to heaven because He is the Door to Heaven. Come to Jesus Christ today and you will have a Rest in Him. Too many people are going to hell fire 🔥, mostly because of this stupid theory of evolution that produces those mind boggling atheists that think they are not accountable for their sins. O dear me I think I’ve upset many of you or all of you?? Good

[@RetroMusicMan369]

Sung by Barry in his real voice. Just beautiful. As the 70’s rolled in, his falsetto was all he pretty much sang in.

[@ginabrandt6168]

I liked his natural voice much better. That falsetto was pushed by the record company, and by himself to compete with Robin. It caused him quite a lot of back and rib issues as the years went on.

[@mjcole12]

Could you elaborate? Why was he competing with Robin?​@@ginabrandt6168

[@amytarvin2776]

I read somewhere that if they knew the falsetto would become so popular, Barry never would have started it!

[@Thegeniuskidsuperb]

A lot of people accuse Barry of being very rude to his brothers when he clearly did not do anything wrong to them. Some accuse Barry of making his brothers (specifically robin) uncomfortable when they were probably uncomfortable with something else that didn’t have anything to do with Barry. People need to understand that you should never judge a book by their cover.

[@bertjesklotepino]

ok. Barry. I almost thought it was Andy.

[@Jegiro]

Barry Gibb is truly one of the greatest singer/songwriters that has ever lived. Icon, legend and superstar!

[@BGWhisperer]

Barry, I can tell you this right now, words are NOT all you have to take girls’ hearts away.

[@su-rv2uq]

Just a beautiful song. The talent of the brothers was and is unmeasurable. I can't imagine what it's like for Barry now, alone.

[@scraffen]

So sad, loved this group.

[@wildbill5670]

100% agree. How ironic that the oldest brother is the only one still alive. God Bless all of them and God bless all who feel their songs in their hearts.

[@georgemaster4225]

@@scraffen My disco heroes!🎼🎵🎶

[@steveperry1344]

i always liked their early stuff the best, it was really cool seeing the men with the string section playing alongside.

[@straitshots4753]

Very similar thing that Brian Wilson has to live with also.

[@5hineepropertyofleetaemin]

Barry has always been so darn handsome 😍

[@BGWhisperer]

He’s still rocking it today in his late 70s.

[@5hineepropertyofleetaemin]

Face card has never been declined to this day indeed 😍

[@SweetestPerfection78]

He is still quite handsome!

[@adihalevy]

His singing voice is so unique, nobody sounds like that.

[@henryshu6265]

Only Andy sounds like Barry! I think that's why Barry always have a soft spot for Andy!

[@williamschlemmer5282]

What do you expect, he's English

[@joemixon834]

@@williamschlemmer5282 i thought they were Aussie

[@meninpapin]

@@joemixon834 No British. Born on the Isle of Man, grew up in Manchester & emigrated to Australia in 1958, after Barry was almost send to a reform school for trouble that he caused, on advice from a policeman. 1966 went back to England while their last single Spicks & Specs were no 1 on the Australian chart.

[@kiwiauldphart]

Taking nothing away from Barry, but of the three brothers, I have always liked Robin's voice, a striking plangent tenor with a nasal vibrato.....it just gives me goosebumps!!

[@brad-bx3mt]

Not only a great singer, but Barry was also a gifted song writer and producer. The true triple play.

[@sallywilliams5444]

And good looking as well.

[@Mr.cladmaniac]

And probably a nice person, A true musical Chad.

[@communitycollegegenius9684]

@@Mr.cladmaniac More like a Chav Lad.

[@davida6603]

And still is!

[@tehdouglas1]

Was he gay or what?

[@lauramassi1957]

One of the best groups ever. Thanks for your multiple hit songs that bring ever lasting meaning to one's heart.

[@Lori-lp6uc]

Definitely. They don't need those "extras."

[@user-nw5is6ei4j]

One of greatest bands ever

[@jaytotheell]

one of the most romantically-worded songs in history.

[@rosiebuys254]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kingston163]

"it's only words ...." meaning, 'it's only bullshit words I have to (seduce you)'!

[@jaymusic9039]

​@@kingston163ass

[@jaymusic9039]

I really thought the same thing when I first heard this years ago

[@rivermyerss]

i’m 24 years old. my mom raised me on the beegees. even named me after one of them! (my name is robyn) she died last year. i miss her so much. everytime i listen to the beegees i think of her. 💗💗

[@sherrypalmer1601]

I'm sorry you lost your mother at such a young age and the first year is definitely the hardest. We mothers want our kids to be healthy, happy & live personally fulfilling & meaningful lives so keep trying to & never forget your dear mom is just further down the path. You will be reunited but until that day she would want you to squeeze all you can out of life. Take care 💞

[@rivermyerss]

@@sherrypalmer1601this is so sweet, thank you so much 💗

[@marciawalden]

I’m sorry you lost your mom, Robyn. But your memories will never fade and one day you’ll find joy instead of heartbreak in your memories of her. 💙

[@tonypastor705]

God Bless. My mom is over 90 and I don’t know what I would do without her.😢

[@pennychurchward1481]

The hair….the clothes…..what a time. The song…..beautiful.

[@lisamorrison2149]

I fell in love with Barry as a young girl while watching The Ed Sullivan Show. It's been over 50 years and I still love him. RIP Maurice, Robin and Andy.💐❤

[@juliehoffman6292]

What year was this?

[@darth_vedant669]

@@elypowell6797 YO CHILL MY GUY

[@izayaaden4460]

SAE sanget lagu ne pencak Nang kuping

[@brcfan9]

So do I and I love him even more today. I love them all but Barry's always been my favorite🌹🥰

[@RobertCawood-pf9nh]

Rest in peace, Colin Peterson the original drummer for the Bee Gees 1946-2024 tenure with this group 1967-1969 he actually died on November 18 2024

[@kerilockwood7819]

Barry is a legend

[@BGWhisperer]

It’s only words, Barry, and words don’t do justice to describing your face.

[@geneobrien8907]

How many of us would trade our remaining days to go back and relive '65 - '69?

[@rhamiemanuelmoura-yameen8416]

Ask Sir Barry Gibb and his collective loss of family and friends within and on the outside frame of fame and fortune.😢 😭❤ 🙏 More than mere words.... Rev. 21: 3&4

[@ozzmanzz]

I don’t think a lot of Vietnam Vets would…

[@lanistreb3676]

What a wonderful time to live.

[@Little_But_Fierce_NZ]

I love their early music. Barry’s natural voice is so soothing to listen to. This is one of my favourite of their songs.

[@patrickdesantis5661]

One of the most underrated voices ever- Barry Gibb, an absolute legend

[@johncook7281]

Not by my high school band and for one part semester basic music theory teacher. When I said I didn't care for the bee gees and disco and Barbra Streisand he set me straight on appreciating talent and we'll sung or crafted songs was separate from taste. I have always loved this one, Lonely Days and How Can You Mend A Broken Heart. Thought someone else wrote it. When I found out that the Bee Gees wrote it I was Happily Floored.

[@patrickdesantis5661]

@@johncook7281 Yes Barry wrote hits for everyone back in the day

[@aliciagabriel8408]

Underrated????

[@patrickdesantis5661]

@@aliciagabriel8408 Yes, underrated. I rarely hear his name brought up when discussing best voices. Commercially, obviously not underrated.

[@Pink_Freud_Obscured_By_Crowds]

As a songwriter, he shares with John Lennon and Paul McCartney the record for consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number ones, each having six. In total, he has written or co-written sixteen Billboard Hot 100 number ones. Guinness World Records lists Gibb as the second most successful songwriter in history, behind Paul McCartney.

[@jeffmartin8924]

The Gibb brothers were a miracle given to us long long ago. They were so young and talented when this came out. Now Barry is the only one left and I know he's struggling. I hope he is at peace and finds comfort in his old age. We were blessed.

[@Chris-uk4co]

Word! Seemed an appropriate comment. Heart-felt. I'm friends with the Bee Gees official photographer here in Colorado. Judi Lesta is an awesome lady, and has many candid memories.

[@jeffmartin8924]

@@Chris-uk4co 😒 💖 👍

[@needahandle]

A blessing to the spirit, their talents

[@beckymorgan6591]

I remember watching this in the late 70's for an Ed Sullivan special. I was blown away by how much he and Andy resembled each other.

[@willminkorea2010]

This was a Barry Gibb masterpiece.

[@kathleenhaynes1157]

His very best!

[@amcpacer2909]

All 3 bee gees had their hands in writing their own music

[@frankieaddams3937]

This song was outstanding--and it was sung beautifully.

[@julianaylor4351]

Is.🎶❤️

[@lostintime8651]

not Staying Alive??

[@catherinepcs]

Back in the day I didn't think it was "cool" to like the Bee Gees, so I didn't pay them much attention. I'm kind of glad it went this way because I am now just appreciating them and their music and just soaking it all in. They were perfection and I am in total awe.

[@Howdyall]

Same here. I'm really enjoying them now. So weird. I wish l could go back in time even for a day. We had so much awesome music in the 60's/70's, it was awesome music overload. I'm so glad l grew up in those days.

[@contraryMV]

I'm one of those geeks that had a class picture taken in a Bee Gees T-shirt. So I know what you mean. Glad you came around to appreciating these gifted guys.

[@shawnreade6453]

Me too!

[@lamper2]

They are very aware of how they lost their original cool image and rock era fans ended up hating their disco songs saying "We're an enigma with a stigma"

[@methemonkeyking]

I didn't have much love for the Bee Gees back in the 70s because every channel on my car radio had them on 24 hours a day. I had to turn my radio off while driving, and that was hard for a teenager. I love their music now. It's like it's all-new to me now.

[@walttrnik1585]

Love the Bee Gees from the 1960's. You can't deny Barry was so good looking that he could pick up any woman he wanted.

[@BGWhisperer]

He could and he did before he was married. He even had six girlfriends at the same time when he was younger, and he proposed to them all using one ring. Lol. He’s pretty embarrassed about how he was then nowadays. He could just be standing on a street, doing nothing, and girls would just scream at him, they say.

[@BGWhisperer]

And he married a beauty queen from Edinburgh.

[@MelissaNgai]

Their music just brings you back to a slower time. So emotional.

[@heikebohne8864]

Hello, true Words. 🇩🇪🙋🏼‍♀️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@johncook7281]

Was the slower time because we were younger or -my opinion - we were without a twenty four hour news day and therefore work day. This a 8-10 hr. workday and eight hours sleep is better for the nervous system. This is shown in science studies. Peace and mellow Joy. Go with what you like best whenever possible.JC

[@Pink_Freud_Obscured_By_Crowds]

I love this time period of the brothers career. 1967 - 1973 they had a ton of great music. As I have been lucky enough to have found and bought all their albums, I have created a playlist of 157 Bee Gees songs during this period alone. Amazing talent and wonderful songs.

[@J-Dune]

@@Pink_Freud_Obscured_By_Crowds you might like the bro’s until 1978-80. After that they wrote hits for many singers

[@katie-didellis2437]

@@Pink_Freud_Obscured_By_Crowds I'm jealous! I have many of their more recent albums but not all. Some of the early ones have been lost in my many moves.

[@tedpatriot2963]

Pure God given talent! Thank you Lord for the Bee Gees!

[@franciscolopes6474]

Exatamente ❤❤ Deus é bom demais. Bee Gees ❤❤❤❤

[@nickzee7723]

Not present on this song because Barry was the only vocalist here, but in their wealth of songs, the harmony was so on spot, and the fact they are brothers, their voices matched se much that the harmonies were beyond brilliant. It is like the sum is greater that the parts added.

[@jbr84tx]

This is the Bee Gees I remember and love. Also "Massachusetts".

[@JohnTurner-w5o]

I'm not gay but Jesus Barry is a very beautiful man who really knows how to sing and write. Wow!

[@HeidiStahl]

❤

[@dirt_farmer958]

I don't think anyone would care nowadays.

[@jake5811]

Not that there is anything wrong with that. : )

[@jake5811]

@@oinkooink ---Lighten up Francis. You failed to get the joke.

[@jake5811]

@@oinkooink ---That show was the greatest sitcom of all time. It was the 'Beatles' of situation comedies. I am sorry that you came into this world deprived of a sense of humor. You must be a real hit at parties.

[@RK-gg4dd]

Elvis loved this song and loved Barry’s voice. So he included the song in his set list for his concerts.

[@Sheerkat7]

Such a unique voice - no auto tune - just pure talent. And he was beautiful.

[@OctPSfever]

His falsetto is beyond words...

[@danarzechula3769]

Is

[@suzannedickson7522]

I absolutely love way Barry licks his lips in some of the older videos. It drives me crazy.

[@BGWhisperer]

He flutters his eyes a lot, too.

[@annemariekoutsky5054]

I sometimes use this song( Run to Me) in my prayer life. I imagine Jesus saying this to all of us. No greater love does a man have than to lay his life down for another. Good Shepherd, Jesus Lord and Savior thank you for loving and staying with me. God bless all!

[@rmoore1686]

None of us would have a prayer without the Lord Jesus. He’s my Lord and Savior forever.

[@julianadamico4702]

Anne Marie----- yes I like that Bible verse too. And that's what Jesus did for us

[@wildbill5670]

I'm near 70 now and have always loved the Bee Gee's. Even during all of my hard rock days. Led Zeppelin for one. How ironic that the youngest brother died first and the oldest brother is the only one still alive. Thank you Gibb brothers for all the joy you have given me and the millions that loved you.

[@robertphillips5459]

Wow!! I cannot believe how different they looked back then! Omg!🫨🫨🫨🫨 God, how time has passed😔😔😔😔😔

[@leannewarr2252]

This was my mum’s favourite song from the Bee Gees. She passed away a week ago.

[@Letsdolunch2023]

My condolences!

[@T_aga]

Bardzo współczuję, znam ból po stracie Mamy. Życzę sił❤

[@martinhammond8214]

God bless her, and you.

[@leannewarr2252]

@@martinhammond8214 Thank you for your kind words.

[@リリス-s6c]

とても懐かしく素敵な動画を有難うございます。 充分に癒されました。💖

[@teletubetodd]

This was an eye-opener for me. I knew the Bee Gees only as a disco band until my freshman year in college when one of my dorm-mates happened to be watching a "Best of Ed Sullivan" retro show, and this sequence appeared. With their elegant appearance, the row of violins, the French horn, and a very young and fresh-faced Barry Gibb, I couldn't believe this was the same band that had brought us the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack. The Bee Gees really knew how to reinvent themselves according to the times and go full force with any musical style. Thanks for posting. Rest in peace, Maurice, Robin and Andy.

[@squishmastah4682]

I was fortunate to have the old Bee Gees material with me as a toddler and onward. It's indeed impressive to see the arc of their talent and career, though.

[@walttrnik1585]

Just like you. Once I get older you tend to go back and appreciate more music that you haven't listened to. Bee Gees music from the 60's is pretty good. Listen to Massachusetts.

[@DanPurdy1]

Pre-disco, such good songs, full of meaning.

[@thomasberg3309]

@@walttrnik1585 Massachusetts, Words and New York Mining Disaster are mind blowing beautiful, for all you new fans. 💖

[@lyricberlin]

Go listen to Robin's song "Days of Wine and Roses" It was the best

[@Waterlooplein1]

I didn't know The Bee Gees made thought provoking songs before they got into disco.

[@Wellch]

My favorite BeeGees song.

[@BGWhisperer]

They didn’t get into disco. The disco craze took over their R&B songs. That’s what they consider those songs.

[@franciscolopes6474]

Acho um desrespeito ter menos de 5 milhões de visualizações esse vídeo com essa música que pra mim é uma das melhores canções de todos os tempos, se não for a melhor.

[@mastomasto6197]

Concordo

[@Supertron1]

The Bee Gees were always up to date on not just the current musical trends, but also the current fashion trends. They always looked sharp.

[@BGWhisperer]

One of the things I love most about them.

[@MalinForsman]

OMG, Barry Gibb and his baby brother Andy were soooo incredible good looking! So, talented, charismatic, sexy and cool.

[@jennifernadela4556]

Oh Sir Barry Gibb so handsome and talented same with his brothers

[@joycepiantes8383]

Barry and Robin truly had great voices.

[@sabinewei3041]

Yes ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ladyjustice1474]

So does Maurice.

[@cindymack8670]

Man, he was the best looking guy!

[@jeanalzaidi908]

I remember Barry talking about this performance his parents were in the audience and his dad kept motioning for robin to smile

[@lindalumae]

There is nothing more beautiful than Barry in the 70’s with the longer hair and open shirt with jeans. A work of art IMO.

[@marktheodore7617]

Hi Linda

[@BGWhisperer]

Both Barrys are beautiful.

[@rachelled6763]

Barry Gibb... what a man, So handsome, so talented. I can listen to him sing love songs everyday.

[@katie-didellis2437]

Yes his voice is that smooth and stirring.

[@larrymcguire9686]

Rachelle, Barry was even more handsome than I was when I was his age!

[@rachelled6763]

@@larrymcguire9686 Thanks for letting me know that you're good looking!

[@stephaniegormley9982]

And he could have easily had a solo career. He was most of the group anyway. It's admirable how he stayed loyal to his brothers.

[@ОлегПопов-ч5х]

Певец вобрал в себя мужскую красоту, великолепный голос, обаяние ! Люблю на него смотреть и слушать его .❤

[@benhenderson8952]

*Oh my Stars, that is one handsome man* Much love Barry Gibb & condolences to his brothers 🕊 🕊

[@etoirandolph665]

It’s sad he lost all 3 brothers but I am sure they’re watching over him from heaven.

[@glenlundin9623]

He is stunningly handsome.

[@katiemclaughlin3682]

He is and was absolutely gorgeous.😊

[@needahandle]

Prince charming comes to mind

[@elizabethfranco1284]

When you realize Barry was just 20 when they made it big in America and Maurice and Robin were only 18 or 19 it blows the mind

[@alisonridout]

He was three years older than them

[@dennisg6599]

Agreed! The talent that these guys had just oozed out of them.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

@xiomara arias in an interview he said he met Linda on Top of the Pops in the Fall of 67 she was Miss Edinburg and was guest hosting. He says it was love at first sight

[@eightinches6094]

Members of the Beatles were very young also when they made it big in America. George Harrison was still only 20 when they appeared on the Ed Sullivan show and Paul had recently turned 22. Mick Taylor of the Stones was only 20 I believe when he joined the Stones from John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. The list of young musicians goes on and on.

[@rosedolch8637]

the twins were only 17.... they were just babies in Australia when they got signed

[@daylefloyd6404]

My God..Barry is the epitome of what any girl wants ..for life. He just understands

[@BGWhisperer]

He is.

[@sabinewei3041]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lilacgirl9332]

The Brothers Gibb, beautiful voices, excellent songwriters, and producers. Barry is handsome as well, talk about having it all.

[@MrWierchawsky]

What a pretty and adorable woman ,hello ,my sweetie ?

[@AnnaJuist]

What a beautiful young man with a voice to match. I grew up with this music. A better time... there was not.

[@sabinewei3041]

Oh jes❤

[@californian1459]

Great music yes, but not such a great time especially if you were being forced into the miserable, useless Vietnam war.

[@tamiadler9833]

@@californian1459 Есть вещи, которые калечат нашу жизнь. Мы не можем их изменить. Один умный человек сказал: "Даже, если ты идёшь через ад- или дальше!" Уинстон Черчилль. Надеюсь, дорогой, твой ад остался позади! Обнимаю из России!

[@merricat3025]

@@californian1459 people tend to think when they were younger was the best times. They forget the bad.

[@bfranklin3777]

Barry Gibb is a Musical Genius

[@jaymusic9039]

Yes and his brothers also.

[@Nana-Opa]

And movie star handsome

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

He's probably the most successful songwriter of all time.

[@bfranklin3777]

Thats Paul McCartney@@bmoshareholderappleshareho855

[@judewishedhimselfout]

💯!!!!

[@eish3291]

This is a far cry from the artificial boy bands of the 90,s. Here they wrote , produced and sang their own compositions .

[@2510katjo]

Thank God for the British Invasion in the music world, especially the 60's. They had so many hits in the 60's and they were all perfect. Such a talented family.

[@rubenlopezusa]

But they were Australian!

[@carl_anderson9315]

@@rubenlopezusa They were from both places. Born and raised in UK, moved and became successful in Australia, went back to UK.

[@DavidPola1961]

This was recorded mid 60's at channel 7 Sydney Australia along with a few others

[@RH-cv1rg]

@@rubenlopezusa Well....they were born on the Isle of Man, so thank goodness for the Isle of Man invasion.

[@BGWhisperer]

@@carl_anderson9315And then moved to the U.S., where Barry still lives.

[@poitiers2242]

A truely beautiful song from when the Bee Gees where a five piece band, not just three brothers. And it wouldn't be as good without the marvelous guitar work of Vince Melouney.

[@Bruce15485]

Agree ! Vince Melouney and Colin Petersen were extremely important to the early Bee Gees sound, Vince also sang lead vocals on the Bee Gees album "Idea" track "Such A Shame". Had the 5 piece Bee Gees group been able continue, the Gibb brothers were also writing songs for Colin Petersen to sing !

[@don-tl6hu]

Never knew they where a 5 man band, nice info to know.

[@jimferguson3863]

Their lyrics and voices have lasted through time! Miss you Robin and Maurice! Love you Barrie! Great memories!

[@cintarocko5095]

Andy 2

[@yahyasanuse6978]

What a beautiful man....with the best taste of music. Missed the 60s and 70s.

[@geerterri]

I think that Barry has written some of the beautiful love songs that I've ever heard.

[@BGWhisperer]

Barry loves love songs. They suit him. He says he’s a very sentimental person.

[@jaco7675]

Kudos to Barry for singing this live, when most people today are far too gutless to do so

[@michaelkelley9096]

He was definitely singing Live. I did notice that Robin was fake-playing the piano. Ed Sullivan is a little before my time, did the musical acts typically sing live or do a lip-synch? Anybody know?

[@jaco7675]

@@michaelkelley9096 A very few sang “live to track” because of the difficulties in sound checking and mixing live for a telecast (that’s understandable), but most just lipped synched.

[@lurker_to_poster257]

@@michaelkelley9096 Yes, Robin was fake-playing the piano, I'm not aware of him actually even playing piano, Maurice was the pianist. And Maurice's bass and Vince's guitar aren't plugged in to anything either. Sad they had to do that, but at least Barry was actually singing.

[@Jeanne-ne2ln]

None of the instruments were live but Barry sang it live👍

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Barry always had a voice like gold. I'm so lucky I grew up listening to The Bee Gees.

[@mallikaalagasu4730]

Me too ❤

[@suprLeonblanco]

Barry is a legend, and one of the best singers and songwriters.

[@NoName-ge6wc]

Another classic from the iconic Bee Gees.

[@rmoore1686]

Handsome Barry with his beautiful voice. I know he’s always driven the ladies crazy.

[@BGWhisperer]

Yes. He still does.

[@RodolfoNunez-xt8mg]

Words I remember New York City, back in 1978, she was so Beautiful oh yes

[@virginiaconner3340]

Barry's voice was so wonderful on this song. Plus, he was charmingly handsome. Wonder how many teenage girls became fans after this show aired.

[@BGWhisperer]

I know I would’ve, that’s for sure. I am now.

[@kthor]

@@BGWhispererYou're a teenage girl now?😁

[@riadanabtawi5880]

I used to listen to this song a lot on radio going to college working on my MBA then , and coming home, you hear it from people carrying transistor radios sitting by the swimming. pool. I will be 79 in the next few months.

[@xgutierrez933]

Here's to a happy birthday!!🍺

[@riadanabtawi5880]

@@xgutierrez933 Thanks for your kind words.

[@Godpleaser07]

I swear, Andy could have been Barry’s twin. He looked so much like him. ❤

[@musicheals-n9u]

The young voice of Barry just sounds amazing.

[@sallywilliams5444]

Andy sounded just like him. He was his mini me.

[@mac4boys541]

@@sallywilliams5444 I saw an interview where Barry said that Andy was in effect his twin, just born later, they had moles and other features in the same places, a bit spooky but it is what it is

[@jefferystensland1304]

@@sallywilliams5444 I thought it was Andy when the song first started, I was confused though thinking how could this be Andy is the youngest

[@michaelbailey1403]

Barry's vocal was more compressed on the single, that added some umph to Words.

[@alexandreneves445]

Barry Gibb performed this live. Nowadays, singers can barely sing "in" studio, imagine doing this live as Barry's doing? Impossible.

[@lyricberlin]

oh stop whining...there are plenty of singers today that can sing live. Robin was 1000x better singer than Barry anyway

[@josephmeyers3597]

It's called talent!

[@josephmeyers3597]

@@lyricberlin everyone is entitled to their own opinion so shut up

[@kthor]

@@lyricberlin Ya...right! Robin was a quivering warbler!🫨

[@BGWhisperer]

@@lyricberlinNo Robin was not.

[@jeanphaneuf8236]

Love this song so then and now 25 years love love love.

[@jerrybrown5676]

Barry is a very kind man even though I do not know him personally. It is based on the fact that he mentioned his brother's love child at the funeral. I think it takes a very great man to do that.

[@BGWhisperer]

It’s one of the things I like most about him. He seems respectful to everyone, no matter their station in life. He’s a good older brother, good husband, and father. He speaks well of fans. Many singers and celebrities treat fans as beneath them, and a necessary evil. Barry genuinely loves to share their music with the fans and loves to see them enjoying their songs. He generously gave his bros credit on songs even if they only contribute a word or two. He just seems to be a genuinely good guy. My husband, when I told him how generous he is with songwriting credits, said, no wonder the Bee Gees lasted so long, instead of people wanting to leave. I’ve seen singers with huge egos, and if Barry has one he disguises it well. If he’s a prima donna he disguises it well.

[@Александра-с6ю2ь]

​@@BGWhisperer Вы совершенно правы! Все, кто с ним общался и общаются до сих пор, говорят, что он совершенно простой, открытый, дружелюбный человек, без какого либо пафоса или напыщенности супер-звезды!!!

[@virginiaconner3340]

Barry with his great singing voice and Prince Charming looks in this video makes him near perfect.

[@kimberlyrineer6822]

God, him and Andy look identical at this age. I'm in heaven reliving my best years. Thank you.

[@MET4Christ4ever]

One of my favorite male singers! ❤

[@teresadavis528]

Barry looked like Prince Charming. They way he looked into the camera with those dark brown eyes it's almost hypnotic.

[@sabinewei3041]

❤❤❤😍😭😭

[@joannplatero3727]

Real good looking!! I have always loved the Bee Gees!!❤❤

[@teresadavis528]

The other thing about Barry Gibb, he has that charm and stage presence in anything that he sings and wears on stage that is effortless. This man could come out performing in a hefty bag and I still would think he's sexy. Then all the fuss on the Saturday Night Fever album seems to overshadow all of the other great albums they put out before and after. The Bee Gees were so much more this one album. I wish critics would stop pigeonholing the Bee Gees as a Disco group. I like the fact that they can have funk, soul, R&B, soft rock and country songs all on one album. Examples of this are albums Main Course, Children of The World and Spirits Having Flown.

[@squishmastah4682]

You get it.

[@lmandrakepoe]

Yes Teresa

[@amysill3815]

This was sung live. Wow… perfection.

[@jackfrost2146]

This is the only time that I've heard a live performance that was equal to the original. To me, it's as if the original is planted in my DNA from back then,. This goes for all of my "back then" favorites, no matter who they were.

[@neogeoriffic]

That '68 Gibson Les Paul that guy's playing is worth a small fortune these days!

[@TaongGreasy]

the structure of his lips is so hypnotic

[@BGWhisperer]

Yeah, I like their form. And they have that youthful way of showing the upper teeth.

[@arwen450]

I have always loved the Bee Gees since 1969 when I was 11yo. I always sang with them when I heard them on the radio despite I didn't speak English. My older sister wrote down the lyrics for me 😀 Barry has always been my favorite Bee Gee. I love his voice ! Now; since watching them on KZbin ; I defenitely love Robins Angelic voice too ; it touches my heart & soul. I cried when the siblings passed away. It must be hard for Barry , he must miss his 3 brothers a lot . Greetings to you all ! A big fan from East-Flanders in Belgium.

[@samuelcallaway9696]

We are the same age. I fondly remember them and their music

[@janebishop5885]

Such personalities at such young ages. Bee Gees are adorable but Robin takes the prize ❤. All.... so talented. Barry and Maurice ❤

[@kishawolson7679]

Barry always been so handsome 😍 ❤

[@reallove16121969]

I had not been born yet when he was a young man. I didn't know he was handsome this much.

[@BGWhisperer]

@@reallove16121969i was born two years later. I wish I was older so I could be one of those girls whose hearts he takes away, in real life.

[@GODKNOTT]

ah...yes, the pre-disco bee gees , that a "whole generation" never got to know, lol, I covered these songs in my 60's garage bands, great music, great fun

[@GODKNOTT]

@Blue Heeler lol, no I'm from Pennsylvania, but now I live in Mississippi

[@GODKNOTT]

@Blue Heeler yeah...I was referring to my teens I'm 69 and the 60's bee gees were a "pop rock" band to us, whereas the "next generation" knew them as disco thanks, the wife and I are hanging in there, we've been isolated to our house out in the woods having little human contact for a year now

[@katie-didellis2437]

What really messes with my mind, is that there are people so focused on what is called The Bee Gees disco music or disco period, that they miss this gem and other songs that were/are outstanding both before and after the Disco period. I know it's their loss, but the brothers deserve more respect than that.

[@srldwg]

@@katie-didellis2437 I couldn't agree more!

[@tamiadler9833]

@@GODKNOTT Обнимаю вас из России и желаю счастливого Рождества! Надеюсь, в вашем лесу есть ёлка!

[@just_kos99]

I love the pre-Disco Bee Gees!

[@diablo121675]

I just discovered this. It is a wonder Barry didn't start a trend with his tie. How clever he looks. How wonderful he sounds. I will always love the Bee Gees.

[@katieschilke4675]

I've always had a deep connection to the 60s and 70s music, I was the "odd duck" listening to "old" music when my friends were all about the boy bands of the '00s! I didn't care then and I don't care now, music was real back in the day! The artists had ACTUAL talent, they played the instruments, wrote the lyrics, the music and performed with passion. I always get told that I am an old soul, and I have often day dreamed of living back in those days. I'm just in my 30s and I can't get enough of this classic music! 😍

[@rwboa22]

I just turned 44 and was listening to this before and during high school. And my classmates always looked at me as strange, but yet they need to remember that acts like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Bee Gees contributed alot to the music of the '80s and '90s. And I will rather listen to the older material, even including the "hair bands" (like Twisted Sister, Europe, even Gorky Park) before I will listen to those pathetic excuses of "Top 100 hits" they play today.

[@paullacroix3585]

I love you Katie.

[@katieschilke4675]

@@paullacroix3585 aww, love you too 💓

[@charlesdickens6706]

.....I was a fellow passenger along with the Bee Gees from Australia to England traveling aboard the Fairsky during 66/67 new year period. They performed on board and they were good, not sure if their performances were gratis or payment towards their voyage . Couple months later we were hearing them on the shortwave in Switzerland and saying ,,but that's them,, who would've guessed they'd actually make it so quickly . They had a store of stuff ready to release when they hit England so it seems . About that time many Brits were beginning to favour a type of mellow rock/folk style music like the Seekers, Peter Paul n Mary, Cliff Richard stuff...; it meant that some other good rock n roll bands in the style of Beatles n Stones weren't so popular any longer when landing in Britain by 68 .

[@cheriecraighead1502]

I love music from the past

[@julianadamico4702]

Barry was gorgeous so is his voice when he sang with vibrato. the song was so beautiful backed up by that symphonic orchestra, especially the French horns