BeeGees - How Deep Is Your Love - Writing Session 1977

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Le Chateau d'Hיrouville, France
Robin Gibb
Barry Gibb
Maurice Gibb
Blue Weaver, Piano

[@ogs1mpson609]

Who else found yourself rooting the brothers on? “Cmon keep going, you’re so close!!! I’m from the future!!”

[@anagraciano2880]

MEEEEEEE

[@olivierhude]

Ahahah

[@NoemiOtazuSisul]

Ahhhhh meeee!! Great comment! 🤩👏👏👏

[@floydkendall2703]

I did, too. At 13 years old I used to pray for them to be very successful. I also ( at that very young age, mind you, because you may laugh) used to play John Lennon on my portable record player and stand up their album, “ To Whom It May Concern “, and say to the photo on the record, “ Now, listen, you guys can learn from him if you’ll just listen , and I am praying for you “. 😂❤️- T. Kendall

[@ericcaron4435]

Well put!!! It's my favorite of all time

[@kaykinney1978]

This is so great. According to Barry, this song started out with him hearing the chorus line of “how deep is your love, how deep is your love” while they were having dinner. He told them all to get up and immediately go to the studio, where they hammered out the song in a few hours. What’s amazing is that neither he nor his brothers read music and don’t know what the chord progressions are at all. This song has some of the most sophisticated chord changes in all of pop music, and Barry picks them out by ear alone. He really is a genius.

[@elybabelonia9705]

Oh my gosh! That's pure talent really! There was an interview where the interviewer couldn't believe they write songs without using pen. That's rediculous commented the lady interviewer! And this is what the Gibb brothers do. And perhaps no other songwriters/singers do the same. These brothers are really awesome songwriters🤗

[@debbiefoster6673]

@@elybabelonia9705 n

[@stevelunt4309]

That's actually their keyboard player Blue Weaver on the piano. Barry is giving him guidance as to what he's hearing, but it's Blue who's coming up with the sophisticated keyboard voicings. Blue was never credited as a co-writer, which would have actually reflected his input and influence over the final form of the song. Barry's melodic sense and instincts are impeccable though. One of my favourite songs of all time. My marriage song, in fact.

[@stevelunt4309]

@Evan Hodge Of course you’re right, it’s obvious Barry knows guitar chords. However, he’s not a keyboard player. In fact on the VH1 Storytellers show, they have a keyboard player playing the Fender Rhodes parts for this song, and none of The Bee Gees play any instruments on it. It’s hard to tell from the grainy video footage, but it looks suspiciously like Blue Weaver on keys. Songs are written in many different ways, and while Barry wrote on guitar he also used to sit with Blue on piano for the more ballad-y songs he wanted to write. As keyboard chord voicings are quite different in feel from guitar voicings, you don’t always have to be aware of what every chord is in order to be able to write the song. In fact, it’s often beneficial to the process. Many guitar based songwriters do this. It’s crystal clear from the writing session recordings that Blue Weaver was a substantial part of the song’s creation and, in all fairness, should’ve been given a writing credit on this song. Could he have written it without Barry? 100% absolutely not. The brilliance, inspiration and direction was all Barry’s and it’s truly inspirational, but Blue was definitely part of the creative process. In fact, had Blue decided to take it to court, he would have won his case (with the recording as evidence). He was a long time member of The Bee Gees band and obviously didn’t feel like that was the way to go, which is fair enough and was his choice. If Barry had come in with the chord sheet and melody already written, and just asked Blue to do a piano arrangement of the song, then that would be different, Blue would have no rights to songwriting credit or royalties. But that’s clearly not what happened here. Lastly, I would sadly dispute your estimation that “2 in every 10,000” will earn a living from writing original music. The odds are far, far worse than that I’m afraid, especially in today’s world of streaming rates from the likes of Spotify.

[@scottslater7704]

I can vouch for that. I recently learned it on the guitar and the chord progression is well tricky (but amazing) I use it for practice now

[@MegaHockeypuck1]

.. in an interview, Barry Gibb said : .. i would give back all my hit records just to see my brothers, again ...

[@jacquelinebertrand7664]

C'est une belle personne. Vives les BeeGees pour l Éternité !!!❤

[@BillVincent]

I believe this is one of the best songs ever written (and subsequently produced) in popular music. I've been a pro musician and engineer/producer for most of my life - and this song still stands alone in terms of vocal arrangement, musicality, instrumentation, and performance from every musician. Just incredible. This is a wonderful peek behind the curtain.

[@creativesource3514]

But there are countless great songs with great arrangements.

[@BillVincent]

creative source of course. But everything about this track is as good as it gets. It rises above.

[@michelle172ct]

Fanny be Tender is even more spectacular-

[@carolinegilles9181]

You got a loooooong way to go, if you think this is the best G’s song...!!!! A loooong way..!!! 🙃🙃🙃🙃

[@Posteo1983]

Lo que sí , es un plagio.

[@tarekhreich4390]

Barry Gibb is a lovely and awesome person. He was always underestimated although he is a genius with an amazing personality.

[@joshburgess1495]

Tarek Hreich Maurice said in an interview that Barry is a loving, compassionate person and how that comes through in the songs he writes.

[@vembayanselvaraju8371]

Barry is awesome

[@gustavoroeder1221]

Tarek Hreich they underestimate it but here it shows who created that beautiful melody he is a super genius and Robin and Maurice too

[@shaolinthibaud4537]

Barry is a brillant melodist.. A real artist.. A genius !

[@jonsimon5779]

I read that Elton John was asked years ago who he thought was the greatest songwriter who ever lived. He said, "Barry Gibb".

[@FreshCreativeFrog25]

I was born in 1999 so I obviously never experienced first hand how people either loved or hated the Bee Gees, but coming from a totally blank slate, I’ve completely fallen in love with them. I only recently started listening to them and was just amazed at how brilliant they were. I can’t believe it took me so long to discover them! I don’t mean to sound like a pessimist but the music that is popular in my generation is totally tasteless and disposable, and has no class. No talent and sure as hell no staying power. This just makes me value artists like The Bee Gees even more. They worked hard and they put their souls into their craft. They had real talent. I feel the only thing I can do is share this beautiful music with the people around me and hope they love it as much as I do... pass it on, let it live forever! God bless those brothers Gibb!

[@AlamoDame7]

100% how I feel and hope for the BeeGees. I have to say though that I do not like some squabbling among their " super " fans. Not helpful.

[@dutch8675309]

Bravo...well said!

[@muprock]

I hear what you're saying, but in my opinion, there actually is a lot of really amazing new music coming out. It's just not popularized. We're certainly not hearing much of it on the radio. You have to seek it out. Go down the KZbin rabbit hole and see what you find!

[@raymond6276]

So true!!!! I can't agree more!!!!

[@LynseyFenton]

No one hated the Bee Gees. Apart from a handful of misguided souls.

[@felipehernandez-pedroza8288]

The birth of a classic.

[@rayhanalmadini3631]

The birth of a timeless track that will echo through the ages

[@juliusnepos6013]

Yes

[@virginiaconner3340]

They were born with this music in their souls and they found a way to share it with all of us.

[@RandomDave]

Listening to a birth of a classic is just... well incredible.

[@KaylasMusicalDigest545]

so true!!

[@songtheory2111]

Amazing to hear them keep going over the chorus, looking for that last chord but not finding it (in the end it would become a minor 7th chord on the sub-dominant ........ the vocalist keeps singing the minor third of that chord but the pianinst hasn't picked up on it yet) ........ we're hearing magic happen in real time!

[@johnobrien1528]

Funny how Barry Gibb is never in the conversation when discussing greatest lead singers ever. He was a musical monster.

[@beeharbour]

He wasn't even the best singer in the Bee Gee. He did have a very good voice indeed though.

[@johnobrien1528]

@@beeharbour he was blessed with two amazing back up singers, incredible harmony. But there’s a reason they put him out front.

[@beeharbour]

@@johnobrien1528 True. He was ridiculously handsome and that is a huge advantage in almost any line of work but especially in the entertainment world. At the beginning of their career Robin was a better singer, an equally talented songwriter but almost painfully homely. I don't think either of the twins knew they were only back up singers at the outset but they sure got the message before too long. As I say though, I don't for a minute dispute that Barry was a very good singer just not quite as good as Robin who was phenomenal and to my ears one of the very best of his generation.

[@kl3620]

beeharbour II Barry, Mo, and Andy have all stated that Rob had the best voice. As far as backup, no, Rob was no ones backup singer. Rob was a very good songwriter. He’s proven this.

[@enricopriela8553]

Yes, even when discussing greatest songwriters hes not in the list even though he co holds the record with macca and lennon with the most number of no 1s

[@uapnewdiscoveryimages]

Bee Gees, people scoff but as songwriters they were amazing, so many classics. Their vocal harmonies were equal to anything the Beatles did

[@TheReubenKincaid]

Lol, In the 80’s when they fell out of favor I was in my teenage years and when I heard them I was still secretly in love with the music (You knownhow teenagers can be) years later early 200’s I was out at a club and they played Stayin Alive and to me it blew any of the modern stuff away. Recently in a department store and heard You Should Be Dancing, thinking about how a 40 Plus year old record crushes everything in its path . As far as the Beatles, dare I say their songwriting is right on Par with them.

[@backstreets76]

incredible...a masterclass lesson enchasing down a song. The melody is scat sung for anything that fits the rhythm and then there's Barry grabbing the odd word that he's filing away as nice...imagery or sound etc..the magic moment when the verse, bridge and chorus become clear and the energy shift. Biggest 'wow' moment is when the piano player hits that minor on ' ..we BELONG..to you and me'. Great insight into how they kept chasing an idea until they got there..

[@GraphicallySpeakingMimi]

It’s crazy to listen to this and knowing where this song ended up…Barry is a musical genius. Love the Bee Gees always.

[@jjjuhg]

RiP to all his brothers, starting with Andy. We are so lucky to have their music in our lives.

[@melissacristina9117]

Have They all passed away?

[@jjjuhg]

@@melissacristina9117 only Berry still alive

[@duckduckgoismuchbetter]

@@melissacristina9117 All but Barry. So sad.

[@jaysinger9941]

@@melissacristina9117 Andy died on March 10th,1988. Maurice died on January 12th,2003. Robin died on May 20th,2012. Barry Gibb,the eldest brother,is the only one still alive.

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

SHHHHHH GENIUSES AT WORK 😊

[@rajabhattacharya8158]

The 3 brothers were making an iconic song that will last hundreds of years after them. Salute!

[@rayhanalmadini3631]

This will echo through the ages brother

[@BobbyHuff]

The Bee Gees....NEXT LEVEL SONGWRITERS. Interesting that Blue Weaver isn't credited with songwriting as well on this song as that is exactly what he is doing here with the brothers. I hope he was paid handsomely. Incredible chords.....

[@luisterrazas8141]

1:34 that chord progression 😍

[@Breakbeats92.5]

Fascinating listening to a classic come together. Notice how Barry has the vocal melody in place but has yet to wrap lyrics around said melody.

[@TheReubenKincaid]

Most of the scraps that didn’t make it into this song could have been hits themselves. Song is an absolute masterpiece and to me is the greatest song ever written.

[@reneebergeron3004]

Maurice, the drummer, the pianist, Barry, Robin. I can't remember the long hair guys name.

[@lucindalintz]

@@reneebergeron3004 Alphie, the ‘hippie’ and Karl - producers extraordinaire.

[@AlamoDame7]

Albhy Galuten

[@bartalinigibb]

Mythologic moment of the universal music.

[@billslocum9819]

I expected Barry to come off pushy and domineering on this, as it was a peak song from a period where he dominated the band. But he's really quite collaborative and engaged with what all the others are bringing to the table. He's got his direction and drive, but he wants their input and enjoys the turns the song takes as a result.

[@history_lives6749]

He hears it and is singing it for the piano to follow. It's a gift.

[@rhondadobransky4905]

Barry is a genius writer ❤️

[@beeharbour]

As were his sadly departed twins. All 3 have been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame because, no, it was not just Barry doing the heavy lifting. As a good comparison try checking out Barry's solo work and comparing it with the Bee Gees and I think it points to him not being as good alone as he was with the twins. That is true of all of them but when Robin made an album, his record company released it at least. (Robin was the only one of them who had even a mild success as a solo artist,) wrote a lot of great songs and I don't suggest he deserves none of the credit anymore than I would say that he deserves all the blame for their occasional missteps.

[@marilynnewtongibb7008]

MY GOOD FRIEND BARRY LOVES HIS SWEET WIFE MARILYN 😘💕🧔🏽👩🏼‍🦱👨🏼‍🦰👀👃🏻👃🏻👂🏻👍🇮🇲🍫🍫🇮🇲🇨🇦🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🐝🎄🇨🇽😉🐱👱🏻‍♀️🇬🇧🇺🇸🎅🏻🤶🏻🥛🥛🍪🛷

[@marilynnewtongibb7008]

MY BARRY IS ALWAYS THE BEST WRITER AND HE LOVES DOING ALL OF HIS SONGS FOR MARILYN HIS WIFE

[@susieq7401]

@@beeharbour - I love Robin's solo stuff. He had a couple of huge hits as a solo artist in Europe. Unfortunately that was during the era where the Bee Gees were more or less blackballed in the US after SNF due to overexposure so his songs never got played there. He beat Barry to the punch having the first solo hit with "Saved by the Bell" when he left the group. "Massachusetts" was his baby along with "I started a joke" and "My world". When Barry and Robin heard Massachusetts, Barry said their mouths dropped open. Even then the record company tried to throw ball bearings under Robin's feet and stop his songs from being played out of spite for him leaving the Bee Gees. Robin's last solo album released posthumously had several beautiful and heartrending songs that made me cry. He was ill and the voice not quite as strong as when he was young but you knew instantly it was Robin. So sad that his beautiful voice is silenced.

[@Tinabee1961]

I like a lot of Barry's solo stuff, and although I like Robin's voice with the brothers, I find I can't listen to a whole song with just his voice except for I started a joke (which I love btw). Sorry if this offends Robin fans but that's MY honest opinion.

[@TimEdeyMusic]

Blue Weaver on piano a huge part of this with the genius Barry Gibb

[@kiddkennybarot]

Songwriting at its best

[@little_miss_vintage]

I’ve always loved hearing in interviews how they came up with their songs and getting to listen to this is an absolute treat. They were some of the very best songwriters and my favourite band! I’m so grateful to have been on this planet at the same time as the Bee Gees.

[@Terrahoskins]

Agree! The songwriting process seems so mysterious

[@vembayanselvaraju8371]

On the same planet....

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

absolutely. no doubt about it.

[@matthewpjames]

The HBO documentary has a great explanation from Blue Weaver of how this song came to be. Pure chills.

[@flipsergio2985]

Absolutely one of a kind

[@Terrahoskins]

Wow Barry really is a visionary. He intuitively knows where he wants the song to go. You can feel his intensity.

[@miked3168]

Terra Hoskins that's how you write songs. They just don't come out instantly. You need to keep working it and change lyrics as it goes

[@beeharbour]

What other approach would a songwriter have? I should think most artists of any kind start with an idea they think they can work with and no doubt find that some ideas don't work.. I don't deny that he was a very talented song writer.

[@OS-yg9fr]

thats why i kissed him

[@gnordache4405]

This is pure gold, how they hone the melody, the chord progression, snippets of the lyrics, the vocal harmonies... until it clicks.

[@georgiethumbs2438]

And they do it so FAST!

[@countycod123]

Its incredible Today's crop of computer assisted dummies wouldn't have been fit to brush the sand from between their toes

[@artcamloz]

If you want to check the chords see kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJnXY2R4Z7R5jsU

[@jacquesca]

@@countycod123 lol songwriters still exist.

[@helainenatko]

Amazing

[@user-jl7ym4en5b]

It's wonderful that they recorded their writing sessions. This classic alone. I wish more of my favorite artists had done this. Barry is a genius. This was truly a great era for popular music.

[@KaylasMusicalDigest545]

It was so bittersweet to see Blue Weaver tear up while discussing the making of this song in the HBO Bee Gees Documentary.

[@kthor]

Barry Gibb's gotta be the most beautiful man to exist!🥰❣️🥰

[@venpad]

The birth of the one of the most loved songs.

[@nikiharray1928]

To me Mo was a bit underestimated ...he was the best guitarist and had a very good voice (high) too !

[@valtercorda6292]

la migliore canzone di sempre, mi ricordo quando uscì l'ascoltavamo dalle radio in continuazione, semplicemente stupenda

[@nikiharray1928]

They been successful ...but they deserve it because they been hard working even if well gifted ! I miss them so deeply !😢

[@raymond6276]

Barry's voice is so beautiful, what a gift for us!

[@abbafanmalta]

This is music solid gold... a heavenly treasure....43 years back... what a masterpiece...wow....

[@joycehorning746]

How fortunate we are to hear how the writing session was done for this beautiful song! To be able to listen to how this song was "born" is truly amazing! Music is such comfort to the soul and, like people say, "music is a universal language." This session is a priceless piece of music history! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@davidblairmusic]

Wow wow wow - I have loved this song since I first heard it - pretty much brought tears to my eyes - as a songwriter I've always wondered how they came up with this song...and here it is...what a beautifully crafted melody. They were such amazingly patient writers.

[@TinyMaths]

I was sitting here thinking " wow, this has really got a Stevie Wonder vibe to it, and it's the kind of thing you would hear Stevie do; like some of the vocal runs etc..." And then I hear someone say, 'that little bit of Stevie Wonder was nice'... that blew me away! Love these guys, and love them even more now I realize they were fans of Stevie too. Have to wonder whether Stevie enjoyed their music; it wouldn't surprise me at all.

[@kaykinney1978]

Stevie performed at The Grammys Bee Gees tribute show in 2017, so I would think he does appreciate their music!

[@marwoodrobinson673]

Barry Gibb has gone on record many times citing Stevie Wonder as one of his main influences.

[@contraryMV]

Amazing how they honed that down to the most perfect version.

[@ebeyslough]

Right around 3:19 that chord change is exactly Stephan Bishop's 1981 hit It Might Be You "and there's so much love to make..." This came way before that song and really is a unique classic as far as melodies go, absolutely fantastic.

[@RichardIbarra]

The writing session for the Bee Gees' HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE Song. They always started with the melody first, and then they'd write lyrics after.

[@pathook11]

A typical method of songwriting.

[@babayaga1767]

That's why a lot of their songs would have a 1 off chord in them. It was the only way to get the melody to work as opposed to writing chords and working the melody around them

[@RashidLanie8]

@@babayaga1767 Actually, melody can work both ways, if you know what you are doing.

[@MrMikomi]

@@RashidLanie8 he doesn't know what he's talking about

[@magg93]

total masterpiece in the making

[@claudiavivarelli7571]

Today they have phones, tablets, Netflix..... but we had the music... this and How Can You Mend A Breaking 💓 are my favourite Bee Gee songs.. thank you Barry Robin and Maurice

[@dianaropelewski9762]

Ciccio Bello Mine is Too Much Heaven, watch the video on KZbin. ciao

[@davidospina5216]

Hi Claudia how are you doing?

[@lumariadp]

OMG when they hit those harmonies towards the end 😭😭😭

[@artcamloz]

There is an extended 40 minutes version of this recording. Check an extract at this video with an automatic transcription: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJnXY2R4Z7R5jsU

[@ABCZ-lj9dc]

When I want to sleep, I always play this video because it makes me feel so happy. 😊😊

[@minadavid2647]

No wonder why this song sound so good..it was made with too much patience with the collaboration of talented creators.The success of this song was credited to all who patiently shared their ideas to make it and make it sound the way it was heard as a song.👍👍👍

[@billycmo]

What a magical moment, Barry and Blue in a spiritual wrestling match with Chopin crafting one of the most beautiful melodies of all time. This is as informative as it is inspiring in that he crafts both the melody and some lyrics while verbally guiding another human to create a very un-Bee Gees arrangement and chord progression, as opposed to the typical 4-5 chord progression. Ironically this audio was used as evidence in a copyright case that they won against someone claiming they stole the song. Thanks for sharing🤩

[@massimatrix18xd62]

i won't say it is an un-Bee Gees arrangement... Take a look to I could not love you more, Run to me, Someone belonging to someone, Heart like mine and then tell me...

[@lioncourt1770]

What a treat! So rare to actually hear the writing process of any song... much less a huge classic.

[@sherrykamke4156]

It is wonderful to hear how these guys gave birth to this song. The workings are beautiful in there own right. Yet, it is hard to hear the melody and then backtracking and lots of near misses. This is how they create. It is a privilege to “be in the room”.

[@sphericalempirical9359]

Imagine being the sound guy secretly recording the whole session, this is gold.

[@mindcontrol67]

This wasn't secretly recorded.Why do you say that?

[@sphericalempirical9359]

@@mindcontrol67 To get replies and comments from TOSSERS like yourself.

[@ojcksn]

@@sphericalempirical9359 💀💀💀💀💀

[@billybigtime2808]

@@sphericalempirical9359 ha ha great comeback to a stupid comment

[@triad5766]

@@billybigtime2808 it wasn’t a stupid comment. This wasn’t secretly recorded lol

[@thepearlatelier4256]

their songs lasts generations, you never get tired of hearing them, forever beautiful, forever a classic.

[@davidospina5216]

Hello my friend

[@TicoStudio90]

It always intrigues me, how a complete song which had been such a part of our lives, was put together from scratch. How do these geniuses do it? Does the music come first, or the lyrics? It just amazes me how they start from a blank piece of paper, and end up with such a work of art that becomes an evergreen part of our lives 🤗❤️

[@myrtlemaude47]

They always wrote the music first, then the lyrics.

[@MakeLifeExtraordinary]

It can be either, or. As a songwriter myself, I can tell you that inspiration can come from anywhere and hit you at any time… Even when you’re sleeping… some little sound, A picture, a cloud rolling by in the sky. You just never know what’s going to be your next hit. Sometimes it can manifest itself as music first, others the lyrics or at least the beginnings of what will be. A lot of musicians will tell you that it’s almost like a fleeting gift from God. Somethings that if you don’t write down or record, will escape you just as fast as it was dropped on your lap or your mind. Michael Jackson used to say that if he didn’t wake up at 3 AM and write down these ideas he got while he was sleeping… in his dreams, that God would give them to Prince. And he was absolutely serious. Knowing that songs that artists will know or at least perceive are radio gold, only come so often. To the point I’ve almost making you feel like you found a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Or the proverbial needle in a haystack. If you’re interested, I can walk you through it sometime via a video chat or something. Show you how the process can work and usually does. The inspiration that can hit meant any given moment, that not only affects musicians, but also painters, actors, comedians… Pretty much any creative mind. It seemingly always works the same. It’s all about capturing that lightning in a bottle, something that Michael Jackson tried to do by constantly… looking to emulate or surpass the success of the Thriller album. Something he could never do, that really ate away at him throughout his life. Which I’m sure had a tremendous effect on him being able to enjoy the moment of any success he had since that album. Which is a shame. Regardless, like anything else in life, it’s all about timing and the talent to finish what you started so that others can enjoy what you create. Feel like they are taking that trip with you through the song. Which is another talent altogether. Being able to write a song that stands a range of emotions, lyrics that can mean different things to different people yeah keep them interested as if everybody was on the same page as to the true meeting that you wrote. Those songs are the ones that last not only your lifetime, but many lifetimes after you. Handed down through generations, for which the words never age. They simply become the soundtrack of a scene or anthem for certain moments in peoples lives, something they listen to and hold onto their entire existence, and probably hear up to and during their last breath. It’s what keeps many songwriters writing. Whether it’s one person or millions that you reach, knowing you created it and did… It means the world.

[@nancynelson7785]

I heard an interview with Barry and he said they came up with the music first and then came up with the lyrics. They are amazing!

[@winnieg100]

I think they started with the music in their hearts and brains and they found someone to plays the chords they vocalized. Barry never learned to read music I think. 022123

[@winnieg100]

It’s inspiring to think how the three little boys starting singing together for fun and passion. Barry was given a guitar for Christmas when he was nine,I think. The twins were six, I think. They were always together from then on. They played and sang from then on. So hard to imagine and yet I felt I was there. I was born in 1944 just two years before Barry. 022123

[@mikesparks3398]

iv'e played music for about 47 years, at about 11 years old i had a Bee Gees song book that i learned to play guitar, iv'e just gotta get a message, run to me, new york mining disaster 1941, to love somebody, nights on broadway..etc, so many great songs!

[@mikesparks3398]

@Sunrays2020 yes "at least we had them"

[@iainholmes2735]

My goodness! They really could craft a song. I remember Robin saying in an interview (paraphrased) that they knew when something sounded right, even if conventional orchestration wouldn't do it that way. Also, he said that the success of the SNF album was the equivalent, for a band, of landing on the moon.

[@zeldapinwheel7043]

But after hearing the finished product I couldn't imagine anyone else but the bee gees singing it.

[@BeatlesTranscriber]

Beg to differ. The Beatles would have an awesome job. Just listen to Because

[@thedfferencetab1977]

@@BeatlesTranscriber I can see that - that was also one of their inspirations as a group

[@drdrew3]

Johnny Mathis later recorded this song. Luther Vandross too. Those guys are icons as well

[@helainenatko]

They are magical geniuses musical geniuses❤❤

[@timothynelsonmusic]

Blue Weaver is the piano player, working out the chords with Barry. He is not credited as an official songwriter but these days would 100% be credited for such work. He finally got his flowers in the most recent Bee Gees doco.

[@interestingisitnot1]

At 6:26 the song is starting to be born and then, at 7:24 and afterword, the song is born. It made me cry.

[@bahamutgurl95]

they are all amazing, no one can beat these guys beautiful melodies and harmonies

[@artcamloz]

If you want to check the chords see kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJnXY2R4Z7R5jsU

[@CD-ho4hm]

Absolutely! These songs will stand the test of time.

[@rickyhaswifi]

I fucking love youtube & all of its treasure!

[@NYCgirl927]

well said Ricky

[@Jdeneik]

Agree but it’s becoming leftist

[@Escul1960]

Omg what a treat that was....thanks!

[@DCfirstlove]

I know your eyes in morning Sun, I feel you touch me in the pouring rain⋯⋯❤from Hong Kong fans

[@wjatube]

I feel honored to hear the moment this masterpiece was created and I come back to this video every few years when I lose hope for humanity and need to believe in our souls again.

[@debbiemulligan-mdh-6745]

Still listening to this wonderful song in 2020! Love hearing how songs like this came together. The Bee Gees music will live on forever.

[@helloman1976]

Such beautiful talent...amazing to listen to.

[@zeldapinwheel7043]

I have just survived 6 weeks of hell in an understaffed kitchen at work. I would gladly be willing to pay for a subscription to how the bee gees wrote certain songs. It's the most soothing thing I've ever listened to or seen. And God knows I need some soothing right about now. I have a dinner date tomorrow, but I'm a cook, so I insist on doing the cooking. It will be theraputic. Because I'll be damned if my date pays a huge dinner tab and I take one bite and I taste Sysco. I'd rather make nice food myself and just enjoy his company.

[@daviswendye]

Zelda Pinwheel sounds like a name for a band from the late 60s early 70s. Lol.

[@JadesOfficial]

Omg legendary

[@tampazeke4587]

Wow. This is epic. How often do we get to experience the very genesis of a timeless masterpiece?

[@proudgram61]

What can be said that hasn't been said already. These beloved and talented brothers are still the best of the best, on so many levels.....

[@raymond6276]

Bee Gees music - Heavenly Sound of Love from LORD GOD Almighty to all His creation on earth.☀️🌈🌟❤️❤❤❤❤

[@raymond6276]

And I couldn't be more grateful everyday for this😊😊😊😊

[@49Macman]

Wow! The creative process of the BeeGees.

[@zacthewolf]

Incredible to have the birth of this all-time great song captured on tape. The keyboardist Derek "Blue" Weaver contributed so much it's scandalous he didn't receive a writing credit for his efforts. I reckon Barry owes him at least a mil, probably more

[@martinmush]

i LOve to hear all creative process and the birth of jewels like this.. mostly hear this legends working in such privacy...

[@navyblu79]

Even in its early stage it's already very beautiful. The melody is fantastic. Thank you Bee Gees.

[@Zacomonta]

This is primarily Barry and Blue Weaver. Blue is playing and trying out the different chords to go with what Barry is hearing in his head. Robin and Maurice came in later to help finish the lyrics from what I remember. Someone once said the song should've included Blue in the writing credits but chords do not qualify as being part of the song. Blue also pointed out the songwriting titles were written on a chalkboard and who received credit on the songs depended on who added their names to the songs. Maurice was more involved than often credited for being involved and Barry apparently wanted Robin and Maurice to take some of the leads, but Maurice did not like the falsetto leads and wanted to sing in his tenor-baritone voice. And it was difficult to get Robin to provide a lead vocal. Barry is made out the villain by some but as Robin and Maurice seemed less inclined during the falsetto era to provide leads, one must conclude they either recognized Barry had the best voice and they would just provide backing vocals and harmony vocals or that Robin was like Maurice in not having a liking for falsetto. There was a video where Maurice said he preferred doing high harmonies but didn't like the falsettos at all, so if Barry was the primary architect of the songs, perhaps he wasn't writing within their range to do the songs?

[@spanke84]

Thanks for the insight on the song.

[@fob1xxl]

We were so very lucky to have them and their music ! Some of the most Iconic music of the 70's . I listen to it every day ! 👍💙

[@kloonst]

Really interesting to listen to the different ways the song could have gone. It makes me much more glad they found the magic melody that made it a number 1 hit.

[@HappyFlapps]

Crazy to hear how they just sort of stumbled their way to perfection. That has to be genius.

[@ivanmalanquini625]

Imagine you're looking to your beautiful son. He is about 43 old now. How you love him! How he changed your life! Now, listening to this is like you getting back in time to the night you made love with you husband or wife and see how this beautiful and beloved son was made. A lovely night, isn't?

[@Exilemainstreet]

They beat the song into shape in less than ten minutes! Amazing talents.

[@bluehawk1984]

My absolute favorite BeeGees song.

[@esperhickman6502]

Wow! I'm so addicted watching everything about the Bee Gees! Thank you for posting this raw session. Indeed, the Bee Gees were so genius, talented and gifted.

[@elianatoyokotamanaha5938]

SIR BARRY GIBB ... nasceu prá ser um grande gênio da música , um líder da família GIbb que sempre manteve os irmãos unidos por décadas ! admiração e muito respeito por ele ! amarei os BeeGees eternamente !!! ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@gravics]

That was amazing! I didn't want it to end.

[@jeanchristopheperez9574]

This is so beautiful, I miss the late bee gees. Rest in Piece Andy, Maurice, and Robin. You guys are missed greatly

[@RonaldMignone-RMig]

Fantastic!!!!

[@valerielock2374]

Pure genius ! To hear them putting it together !!

[@revoltanhero2610]

This is literally one of my favorite videos! Incredible song, and the genesis of it is so cool to see...

[@fnl62fnl62]

Most of the time it is the arranger that directs the tune into a beautiful curves and shape, apply the right colors just like whoever was playing the piano here.

[@dogwalker338]

What a fantastic glimpse of greatness!! ❤❤❤

[@computerdynamo]

I'm loving this, even after only listening to the first 30 seconds! Thank you for sharing.

[@supersuperwendy]

The beautiful creation of our wedding song!! Even in 1997 when we got married this was the best song to dance to as our first dance, a 70s classic!

[@jeffsandusky9042]

Mine too in 2011! Unfortunately my wife passed away this year. We had a magical 10 years together. I come back to this song often as it reminds me of that first dance and being so in love. Thank you Bee Gees.

[@peanutsconcoppham9251]

so wonderful and super talented Beegees band forever

[@robertrojas3213]

I can only imagine what it must feel to these magnificent songwriters when finally they have the finished product. Is many of their songs pure mastery. Magnificent!

[@cambiohome]

The pianist , ear master man

[@jamesmcdunn1266]

ANDDDDDD.............A HIT was BORN! And WE where ALL THERE!