Haunting... First time hearing BEE GEES - I STARTED A JOKE REACTION

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The Bee Gees reaction of I started a joke.One of their earlier hits.This song has a haunting melody as well as a haunting voice rendered by Robin Gibb.Another Bee Gees Classic.
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[@DeborahMurphy-el7ww]

I love robin gibb great voice

[@chetstevens4583]

I always took this song as a life lived out of step. He wants so bad to be in the crowd but everything he says and tries reflects poorly and he lies awake at night doing the what if game of maybe I should have said this or that etc. Truly one of the saddest songs ever recorded and done to haunting perfection .

[@kori2287]

Yep. Lack social skills but well-intentioned type. Or just eccentric lol

[@susieq9801]

@@kori2287 - Robin was eccentric (ya' think?) and his social skills were not as good as his brothers'. His sister said he was very shy and awkward around others and had trouble communicating. He communicated wonderfully with his lyrics, his safe place I suppose.

[@breckrichardson390]

Exactly, Chet. That's my interpretation as well.

[@erikas3337]

Very well put. 100% agree!

[@SurprisedAzaleaFlower-vl6lk]

Robin maybe shy and eccentric but his inteligent. The train accident that he and his girlfriend experienced, has given him psychological trauma. Robin said that accidents sometimes appeared in his dream. This maybe the reason why he gothooked on pills in his early twenty's. Another reason was his separation from his first wife.Good that he met a woman that understands and accept his behaviour,eccentricity and help him change his att it tude. Robin becomes a well-rounded person when he met Dwina. He learned how smile and mingle with others

[@glennthompson1173]

Robin has a exceptional great voice. No one in the world sounds like Robin.

[@theghost6412]

Mike Patton with a nice version of this, and honestly at times he sounds near identical

[@amymarckel420]

Robin is in a class all by himself. May he RIP.

[@howrued1500]

Yes!!! Kind of like James Blunt! Not that their voices are necessarily similar (although might they be??!🤔) but simply so beautifully unique. Vintage Brothers Gibb… How wonderful!!! And as always, a wonderful reaction! I’ve always had the same interpretation as you, H. Thanks so much for reacting to this!! Stay safe & love much!💖

[@laurelcarter1573]

Robin had a ethereal voice. This is the song along with Massachusetts he was most noted for. He requested this song be played at his funeral which it was. A voice that can never be copied or replaced.

[@clemdane]

Robin's voice is stunning.

[@bobbyboko6317]

Robin's voice was always my favourite just beautiful

[@marianclough8577]

Robin's voice is so emotional.

[@mmanilaboy]

nobody in the music business has the robin gibb voice, its a one of a kind voice, that haunting quivering sound

[@amymarckel420]

Robin’s voice was loud, trembling and intense. Full vulnerability and emotion. There will never be another like in popular music ever again.

[@brendagross6695]

A voice that will NEVER be duplicated! 🌟🌟🌟

[@dsusan17]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and sung. The Bee Gees especially their earlier music was marvelous. Great analysis and reaction Harri

[@susieq9801]

HarriBest Music Reaction - If you look at the original video, (which is quite surreal and worth a look) it is full of funhouse mirrors and weird cutouts with Robin wandering through them. To me the video and the song is about how we see ourselves and how others see us and how we've effected others. Is our impression of ourselves and others' impressions of us real or distorted like in a funhouse mirror? Robin was always a loner and it seemed to me he was insecure about how others viewed him. His sister said he was shy and always had a very hard time communicating with people and felt misunderstood so for that reason he felt they disliked him. To me the song is about someone who does NOT feel in control but feels isolated. This song always got him a standing ovation and he sang it so emotionally. He requested this song to be played at his funeral so it obviously meant a great deal to him. To me the lyrics are pure Robin. Since he died Barry has done this song at concerts but only sings a few words and switches to a screen with Robin finishing it, again to a standing ovation. Barry acknowledged this song was Robin's trademark. Yes, Robin's voice was haunting!

[@bobwallace9814]

This was played at Robin's funeral as they carried him out.

[@ChuckHackney]

I love Barry's voice but boy could Robin sing. What intonation and emotion!!! Bee Gees forever. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@juanita6479]

Your interpretation is correct. Robin himself said, it's an spiritual song and each person can give their own interpretation.

[@kaynewsom6780]

I am delighted you can understand Robins voice was one of a kind.

[@cynthiachatterton1465]

Robin this voice was everything

[@dagmar.6954]

I grew up with this great group. Love their early music especially 60's-70's. Some of their early hits were "Spicks & Specks", "New York Mining Disaster 1941", "To Love Somebody", "Holiday", "Massachusetts", "World", "And The Sun Will Shine", "Really & Sincerely", "Words", "The Singer Sang His Song", "I've Gotta Get A Message To You", "Melody Fair", "First of May", "Give Your Best", "Lamplight" etc.

[@vancelubben5300]

Run to me is also an amazing song 🎵. You know it's iconic when a tune can get stuck in the mind for many hours at a time

[@mikeeckhardt4945]

Hi Harri, I agree with you. Robin had such a distinctive and unique voice, I would hear him out anywhere!

[@suzie4417]

My favourite Bee Gees song. 😻🎶☮️

[@Jingeb58]

This was my favorite song in the 60's. I couldn't tell you what the meaning was for Robin, but to me, it was all about feeling separate from the world, how we are all born alone and die alone and in between we struggle to be understood. I was bullied as a child, so maybe that was something, but even now, as an adult, it strikes every sensitive nerve, and when I listen to it, maybe I don't feel so misunderstood.

[@martyemmons1859]

The BeeGees can not be known for Disco music. "I Started A Joke" is a beautiful example of their range of musical talent.

[@cnatview]

I have always loved this song. I grew up in a family of four... mother, father, brother and myself. I was the youngest and I wasn't like any of them so this song resonated with me because no matter what I tried to do, it was never good enough or done in the right way for them. I was the flower child in a family of judgmental and revengeful people. My life was exactly as Robin sang and this song gave me comfort as I was growing up because I felt like I wasn't alone. So happy you reacted to this song, Harri. Take care and be well. Peace.

[@waynecox3958]

Me too

[@dalenikolitch8338]

Bless ur Heart❤ I totally get it💙

[@cindyweir9645]

I love Barry’s voice, but Robin’s voice is so ethereal and haunting and deep. I always feel excited when I know I’m going to hear Robin sing.

[@trudywolfe2795]

Robin's voice is very haunting and beautiful. His voice is one of a kind. Any song he sings is spectacular. Thank you. 🎄☃️🎄☃️🎄☃️🎄☃️

[@rolandgustafsson5655]

Robin the best voice ever.

[@tud1366]

Thank you for appreciating Robin's voice. Normally, everyone is Barry, Barry, Barry, and no disrespect to the man, but Robin's voice was god given, and like you said, that can't be copied.

[@missblondie2393]

Robin was and is my favorite by far of the Brothers. Their harmonies were always amazing but Robin was the most gifted to me.

[@jamestaylor2920]

The three brothers were always better harmonizing in the group than by themselves. It truly was a case where the whole was better than the parts. Andy Gibb was the true standout. His commercial success was well deserved. My heart goes out to Barry! He was the oldest and now he is the last of a dynasty. He and Don Everly shared that distinction. Alas, Don passed in August. I do wonder if they would have meshed. Their bands were at the very top of charts and known worldwide for their perfect harmonies. I miss them all.

[@susieq9801]

I agree that Robin's voice was, to me at least, the Bee Gees' trademark. Barry said many mocked and copied his falsetto but nobody tried to copy any of Robin's standards because it was impossible. He was inimitable. Barry was more of the matinee idol type, confident and an effortless PR guy who grabbed the attention while Robin was shy and awkward but talented as hell. I loved Robin's solo albums too. The twins deserved much more attention and with You Tube, they're finally getting it but too late to appreciate it.

[@barbarawebb7185]

@@susieq9801 Barry seems quite introverted and humble these days.

[@susieq9801]

@@barbarawebb7185 - I wish he would talk more about his brothers and give them the praise they deserve. Since he is the consultant for the movie, I hope he treats them fairly. I heard the movie starts at the disco era which would be a disservice. To me their poverty, struggles and different personalities is the real story.

[@missblondie2393]

Thank you for your reaction. I take as he was trying to fit in and clowning around but people thought him foolish. When he realizes it he feels foolish and is mortified at his behavior or "jokes". No matter what it means, Robin sings from his heart and gives me chills. Hauntingly beautiful.

[@Isleofskye]

Played to him on his deathbed by Robin's son and played at Robin's funeral...

[@cathyopthof8136]

Most beautiful voice in the world!!!❤❤❤

[@jossetteking4967]

You might enjoy their song "Lonely Days" done in 1970. The music is beautiful and the harmonizing fabulous.

[@bluesky-rb8fn]

Hauntingly beautiful,,, MASTERFUL!!!

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

They're early stuff was really beautiful

[@ALong-fo5so]

To think these guys were still in their teens when they wrote and recorded these gems. You should react to more of their earlier hits. There is a huge catalogue of their earlier stuff. Robin had a wonderful and very distinct voice but it was Barry’s which was the more versatile and suited to most of their songs they recorded. And Barry had incredible projection in his voice capable of filling out a concert hall

[@Lionize728]

That voice!

[@mandarinlearner]

Another underplayed song by them is the Mining Disaster song. How it ends is absolutely chilling

[@anneangels52]

My favourite song.....Robin only Robin can sing this song! I love his angelic voice, fool of heart and soul. I started a joke...beautiful. Robin is now an angel singing in heaven 💔

[@bertusvanhal8855]

💖💖💖💖💖 Love Them since the 1960's, One of the Best Groups Ever. [Singing/Writhing]. Everyone seems to see something else in the Lyrics, that's maybe the strength of the song.

[@kyotocoversjimanderson782]

Excellent reaction.

[@4508bluesky]

Robin said that it was, personal, religious, and inspired by the noise made by a plane.. and that it’s best left to the listener’s interpretation ❤️

[@gregpeterson7946]

One of my favorite songs growing up. I always felt it highlighted the feeling of being precisely out of step with the world and everyone in it, very common growing up. You should interpret the song for yourself. Still beautiful and haunting.

[@berndschuster1547]

Thank you for all the best music ever! What a wonderful song from the Bee Gees!

[@davidcohen7146]

Thanks for reacting to this one Harri. I am a huge Begees fan. Robin was very underrated and he did have a great voice. Barry will always be my favorite Begee though.

[@dlmullins9054]

I remember being about 18 when this came out. I was driving home from work with my Dad and it came on the radio. My father didn't like it, or at least wouldn't admit he did. I loved it then as now, but he was of a different generation and seemed not to get the message. Now as an old man myself i wish i had taken the time to at least try to make him understand, but i didn't. Dad is gone now as he died in 2016 at age 93. I like to think he is sitting up there now with the heavenly father and thinking... Oh, now i get it'. Thanks for playing the great songs and i think this is one of the greatest of all time, but who knows? Maybe there are a million other's out there and i just don't get it.😇😇

[@johnj2763]

My favorite group of all time. Three geniuses. To remain relevant in popular music for over 50 years is a major achievement in and of itself. They had the best harmonies since the Mill's Brothers and Robin and Barry equaled Lennon and McCarthy and Brian Wilson in songwriting skills. Both Robin's and Barry's vocals are unique and stand out as among the very best in popular music. They were incredible in concert and eschewed the pyrotechnics that usually accompanied other super groups staging. Thanks for sharing Harri. Merry Christmas to you and one and all.

[@LadyGator1983]

OMG -- Definitely one of my favorites of Robin Gibb!!!! Thank you! LadyGator1983 Meaning: This song is about someone who has done or said something horribly wrong, which resulted in alienating everyone around him. It's a great example of lyrical songwriting, and very much a love-it-or-hate-it song. With the opening line, "I started a joke, which started the whole world crying," followed with, "I started to cry, which set the whole world laughing," the song can be heard as achingly poignant or overly sentimental, depending on your mindset.

[@AlamoDame7]

I think you come very close to a sensible interp of this song. I always thought it was about Robin during some of his troubled times in the late 1960's-- a self-described misfit at times, who found it hard to open up. There are more ways to "die" than the physical reality, you know? There are more ways that your "death" may have caused others to "live." Robin was an intellectual, meditative intuitive person. Don't you know anyone like him in your life? I do.

[@amandathibodeau4996]

I can't say anything more about Robin Gibb and his incredible, one of a kind voice than what's already been said here or anywhere. Just add me to the list of extreme admirers of this amazingly talented man!

[@JUSTMAR1E]

This is one of those first songs I learned to play on piano. Love it

[@MsAppeljack]

Robin was 19 when he sang this. He and Barry had, had a falling out and it was right after this that the group broke up for a year. When they got back together they stayed together till the end. This was played at Robins funeral per his request. Oh and Robins voice was magical due to it coming off as so innocent. Cheers.

[@timothywilson3795]

I think it's about someone who feels he can't fit in, no matter how hard he tries he can't fit in.... In society

[@dalenikolitch8338]

Thank u✌💙 One of my favorites❤

[@buddystewart2020]

per songfacts: Robin Gibb told The Mail On Sunday November 1, 2009: "This is a very spiritual song. The listeners have to interpret it themselves - trying to explain it would detract from the song." This song is about someone who has done or said something horribly wrong, which resulted in alienating everyone around him.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

yeah it's about guilt causing depression to the point that the author is contemplating how much better the world might be without them. very deep, dark place this song comes from.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Interesting angle

[@Nastyfinger1444]

Robin was often overlooked by Barry's voice.

[@Dee-JayW]

My faves are their pre disco days.

[@rcherry1978]

Ain't it the truth Deborah

[@krisfox3537]

This was written in the 60's . And these guys were like many, were in their early 20s. I was a teenager and just loved the music. I guess back then we just loved the melody, music and didn't dissect what the song was about. The artist did, while writing it, but unless the lyrics were clear and the message was clear we just loved the music. There are thousands of examples. I'm rambling but all of these great songs remind you of where you were and what you were doing when you first heard them. That's what keeps them in your memory and heart.

[@craigmccausland1183]

Early Bee Gees don't get enough lovin'!

[@karenj3611]

Love,love, love the early BeeGees.

[@mikejobs3332]

Good videos keep them coming 😀 👌

[@MrStevenfa]

Greatest voice of a generation. Robin Gibb. Incomparable. Play also Black Diamond if you can. Unbelievable! What a blessing he has left us.

[@beeseewill2407]

You have to check out the BeeGees song"A heart like mine."and "Rings around the moon".Robin is a stand out on those songs.

[@junglejim5785]

Nice Christmas tree Harri. God Bless dear sir.

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Harri - Robin was the most unique BG IMHO -- I heard that their dad once said that "Robin sings like a nanny-goat" - which, maybe, yeah -- but a beautiful nanny-goat -lol

[@kathieovercash8414]

Robin's voice has a haunting quality if that makes any sense.

[@gaylaliles4095]

Robin was typically very introspective & somewhat sorrowful in his singing.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

the early brothers Gibb stuff was the best. pre- disco. Love Somebody, Massachusetts, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?, Run To Me.

[@brandonious7732]

I always thought it was about him doing something(knowing it could be a mistake) but thinking it's harmless. Maybe flirting with someone outside of the relationship. But it came back to haunt him. Then he started feeling bad for himself which made the people he had hurt feel vindicated. Then he decided to leave the situation entirely which made the others feel liberated.

[@OwaissaAltheaDickey]

Although I love all of the brothers Gibb, Robin and his hauntingly golden voice has always been my favorite. I understand the song being about someone who acted without thinking and then had to deal with the regrets and consequences of those actions...very sad song.❤❤❤

[@rcherry1978]

Harri you are so right Robin had a almost ethereal voice The reason why I like the Bee Gees earlier work so much is that Robin got more featured on lead vocals I much more preferred his voice than Barry's and no I am not a big fan of Barry's falsetto

[@susieq9801]

Join the club.

[@LillyMarz777]

Heresy! J/K. They overused it imo.

[@rcherry1978]

@@LillyMarz777 absolutely

[@thomasflynn5366]

All of my favorite Bee Gees songs are Robin on lead. The best is I Can't See Nobody

[@56music64]

He felt out of step with the world, whilst Robin would not explain the exact meaning of this song, he did say it was a very spiritual song

[@kthor]

According to Robin, the melancholic melody of the song was inspired by sounds when onboard a British Airways older 4 engine prop jobs flight in 1968. The planes droning type humming began to mysteriously take on the sound like a church choir. After adding the lyrics, Barry said there was a lot psychedelia writing in those days, & if you wrote something & no matter how ridiculous it sounded, that someone would eventually find the meaning of it, which was the truth behind this song.

[@carmensandiego7749]

Haunting song. Karma, or someone realizing that he's out of step with the rest of the world? Or just realizing that he's said something foolish or and is embarrassed and regrets the next day? We all can relate to it in some kind of way.

[@TD402dd]

Robin Gibb said it was spiritual for him. I think like so many literary works, it means something different for everyone.

[@jbrimble1957]

Hello can we ever understand every song , but that voice said it all WONDERFUL!!! ❤️

[@mamaflush9945]

OMG! This deserves a Listen Simply inspiring "Tyler Childers - Help Me Make It Through The Night (Live at Farm Aid 2021)" Brilliant~

[@letno3662]

Such a great song.

[@HarriBestReactions]

I don't think i have welcomed you officially.Welcome onboard.✌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@letno3662]

@@HarriBestReactions Thank you! Loving this channel.

[@lindanicholson950]

Never had any idea what this was about but it was pretty. Sounds profound.

[@negf22]

Robin ‘s voice is so unique! He also wrote but the lyrics were cryptic. Robin never would explain the real meaning. Knowing he was a big over thinker, at times a troubled soul when younger, also very spiritual as well. Some say it us about being out of step with the rest of the world. Barry mentioned that some thought it was about religion and Robin replied that he couldn’t remember what he wrote it about(in normal Robin fashion). That last one was from a VH1 program called story tellers ( out on KZbin).

[@numbersasaname2291]

It is about being haunted by the past - something NO ONE ever feels. 😞

[@namwob77]

Robin started the Bee Gees and was the front man and lead singer when the group first started but when their producer started featuring Barry more and more, Robin became disillusioned and "fell out of bed . . hurting his head" and eventually quit the group for 18 months while Robin keep doing his his singles by himself while Barry, Maurice and their sister and a drummer struggle with minor success but both began to realize that they were not near as good as before so "scratching their heads over things that he said" they both came to the conclusion that they were better together than apart then after that as Barry emerged as the groups lead man and Robin faded or "died" that was when the 'whole world started living" and they soared to the top of the music world with 6 number 1 songs!!! Now that's LIVING for sure!!!

[@caseyanne967]

For me its more about the emotion of the song. and Robin's beautiful, haunting voice. The song is about regret,, doing something that backfired on you.

[@carolespinoza8469]

Harri, you can't get any better than Bee gees. 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶. I love them, especially Maurice 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@andythrush3341]

I prefer this BeeGee sound much more than the Disco era. While I do appreciate the talent they displayed during that era, it wasn't my cup of tea. I think they used their falsetto ability too much in their later years. I liked it when Robin had a little more up-front vocals.

[@kaynewsom6780]

I am not sure you have heard this but the song For whom the bell tolls is another one Robin shines at.

[@Isleofskye]

Hari,My Friend...WHERE IS THE VIDEO , which nearly everyone reacts to and REALLY brings home the theme and message of this song which was played at Robin's funeral?

[@Thombene77]

Harri Check out the BG's tune "Run To Me" great one! Love the channel!

[@sisiyork-xq6tq]

Some say that the song "I started a Joke" is about Jesus - something to think about - and think deeper about . I am not sure what to think but, Robin had the most emotional and unique voice I have ever heard.

[@jeffgolden4851]

Reaping what you sow. That’s my interpretation

[@charlesjanes7543]

It's a good tune, but my favorite BeeGees song of all time was the B side, "Kilburn Towers." I'm not sure why, but that melody has stuck in my mind, and I've never tired of hearing it.

[@clemdane]

Try "I've Got to Get a Message to You"!

[@gavinsmall8714]

Maybe someone who thinks the world is out to get them. Whatever they do, everyone else does the opposite? Beautiful song.

[@theresapillar2093]

Thanks for the review. The official video is nice with great art work. You might enjoy it.

[@annmills3163]

☮️💜

[@vikaalvarenga5638]

Beegees a melhor do mundo

[@debbiechang5781]

I’ve always liked this song. At the same time it strikes me as one of the saddest tales I’ve ever heard 😢. Bee Gees were so prolific in multiple genres. Their early music was amazing. Great pick Harri🎄🌺✌️

[@markscutti9682]

Acoustic Bee Gees, when they were at their best!!

[@user-kh5ig4tr9y]

Karma kind of thing 😊❤

[@kathystammen8774]

I have never really understood this song I love his voice but the lyrics I don’t get at all. So you’re not alone.

[@lindariley8178]

Great song

[@janefones5505]

Robin's voice is very distinctive..Great song..There is a interpretation from a chet that was good and helped me understand this song..Great song though

[@davidgigg405]

Robin was only 18 years old when he wrote and recorded this!

[@susieq9801]

He was only 15 or 16 when he wrote "I am the world", another stunning song!