HIS GUYS!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Bee Gees - Words REACTION

[@caryriggs5719]

This is how we knew and loved them from 1966 to 1975 before their second wave of fame.

[@user-gd4qo4rx1r]

Absolutely agree. My favorite era but I do like any disco❤❤

[@FUBAR1986]

@@user-gd4qo4rx1r changes constant in life, but the things that make us alive inside are worth holding onto.. sounds like you need a disco party……. Turn on the playlist.🤪🥴

[@markjarzabek7564]

Girl from OZ here. My favourite Bee Gees songs is pre disco no doubt. They came to my high school fete when I was bout 14. They left here just after their record Spicks and Specks was charting You know I am not fond of covers but the Bee Gees do an amazing version of Carol Kings “ Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”. I prefer Bee Gees version and Carol Kings version was off an LP called “Tapestry” and that album was huge at that time. Glad to see you appreciate our music of the 60s and 70s how spoilt we were.

[@DrDJBadMed]

love the later years too...great vocals

[@caryriggs5719]

@@DrDJBadMed That would be the 3rd or even 4th phase. All were great

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Both MUST HEAR Classics,, The Bee Gees "I Gotta Get A Message To You" & "I Started A Joke" 🔥❤️🔥

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

What about "Every Christian Lion Hearted Man Will Tell You"? Psychaedelic Bee Gees.

[@SKOOKM]

Good choices, and First of May.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

@@SKOOKM My parents had 3 songs dad sang to her. Words was one, Run to Me and Suite: Judy Blue eyes. He had a fabulous voice. Married 50 years.

[@shawnofdanaukota3843]

Both of these songs were my dad’s song I listened to it growing up.

[@BobCrabtree-ev4rz]

​@@DawnSuttonfabfourhow about Somebody Stop The Music or Trafalgar?For Jay who "would neeever guess it was the Beegees..",how about Coalman?This early track,written by Barry,sounds almost exactly like a recently discovered 60s Beatles track.

[@debbiewilliams1364]

I much prefer the pre-disco BeeGees. Such beautiful voices, lyrics and music!

[@rogerwilliams5382]

Yeah, I agree. To be honest I didn't like the 70'sdisco Bee Gees at all. Barry did write some good songs in early 80s for the likes of Barbara and Dolly.

[@andreaschmall5560]

Yep. The falsetto was a novelty starting with Saturday Night Fever but it honestly began to get a bit tedious to me knowing how they sang the older stuff.

[@RetiredSailor60]

I am in total agreement with you! Pre-Disco Bee Gee's were their best music

[@leswinkeler5342]

The advent of disco sent me back to my country roots. I LOVED the pre-disco Bee Gees

[@DrDJBadMed]

@@rogerwilliams5382 hope you heard the Bee Gees late 80's and 90's too

[@joeyrobison6629]

The pre-disco period of the Bee Gees ran from 1967 to 1974. Songs from that era was "Massachusetts", "I Started a Joke", "To Love Somebody", "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart", "Holiday", "I've Gotta Get a Message to You", "Run to Me", "Lonely Days", and "World". In 1975 began their disco era when they released the album "Main Course" which featured "Jive Talkin'", "Nights on Broadway" and "Fanny (Be Tender with My Love)".

[@Rogn1]

Add Children of the World…brilliant song.

[@carlacook5181]

I love Lonely Days

[@wintermoondardar1277]

How Can You Mend a Broken Heart is really nice.

[@happyolddude]

Actually it started back in 1963 when they released their first 45 in Australia before they left in 1967 to try their luck overseas.

[@georgeralph8031]

Don't forget Kraise Finton Kirk !...

[@mikenutter9418]

This is the sound that made them famous. Many of us like them IN SPITE OF the disco phase.

[@andreaschmall5560]

So true.

[@awoken1445]

Yes, I wasn't a Disco fan...

[@garyneilson3075]

I love them any phase and era, they are so, so, special!

[@awoken1445]

@@garyneilson3075 I totally agree!🎧🎸

[@stevegibson7464]

When The Bee Gees hit América they were instant hits. The first song I remember was “ New York Mining Disaster 1941”

[@kalaaz1229]

Absolutely a great one

[@Niteowlette]

Yes, agree!

[@mazcasey1135]

“To love somebody” oh my God one of the best!!!

[@gaylaliles7983]

Yes! The original video from 1967.

[@kthor]

Yes please!♥️

[@lt6134]

Yeah! 1960s BeeGees!!! Barry would sing this to Linda at every concert!!! dozens of other artists did a cover of this. Even Elvis

[@bman133]

Especially ELVIS

[@jlsage4059]

This song…I like the Elvis version better.

[@nelerhabarber5602]

@@jlsage4059 I "hate" Elvis`version, but taste is different!

[@bman133]

@@jlsage4059 yessir. Keep letting them know, maybe they'll react to it soon

[@marcjohnsen3991]

"Lonely Days" is one of my favorite Bee Gees song

[@mitzifrancis9843]

There are so many great early BeeGees songs- - New York Mining Disaster 1941 (Robin's haunting voice as a miner talking to fellow miners trapped beneath the earth) - I Started a Joke (anothet deeply touching song by Robin) - Run to Me -To Love Somebody -Be Tender With My Love - I've Gotta Get a Message to You ❤❤❤

[@ambrabridges2161]

"Words" is a timeless love song and in my top 5 of Bee Gees favorite songs!

[@pattyestrada6]

‘ I Started A Joke’ next please 🙏🏼

[@francisseidel8014]

Yes! Robin has a great voice too!

[@jambrunelda]

Yes!!!

[@redatlit]

Mr Natural and I Can’t See Nobody are better songs that feature Robin. Not sure why Robin fans are always pleading for I Started a Joke.

[@KD-cd2ck]

Ngl I feel like the only reason they haven’t done this yet is because it’s not Barry

[@tomharrison6607]

@@redatlit robin in my opinion has the most moving male voice i have ever heard not sure what it is but there is just something about his voice favorite female voice is judith durham of the seekers five hundred miles is incredible

[@suzanneballou97]

My Dad was in a care facility and whenever I took him anywhere in the car, he'd want me to play this for him. He passed away 4 years ago and I think of him every time I hear this song 😢

[@karendoss6026]

I'm sorry for the loss of your Dad!!! I can just imagine how this song can make you feel!!!

[@AndyTempleman-ot6lu]

Glad you have this song and those memories.

[@suzanneballou97]

@@karendoss6026 Thank you! My husband and I spent time with him every weekend. Then covid hit and we weren't allowed to see him. After 6 months of not being able to see him I had spoken to him on the phone, he was upset about being isolated from his family. He died in his sleep several days later on Fathers Day. He was almost 90 and had lived a good life, but it was heartbreaking all the same ❤️❤️❤️

[@suzanneballou97]

@@AndyTempleman-ot6lu Thank you! ❤️

[@debraeshelton3262]

So sorry for your loss.

[@primurph]

Early Bee Gees were great.”I started a joke” is great from this time.Robin singing.

[@robertasirgutz8800]

"Run to Me". Gorgeous.

[@sharkbjs]

They have so many great songs pre-disco. Check out "Run To Me," "To Love Somebody," "Lonely Days," (which is very Beatles-esque), "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart," "I've Got To Get A Message To You," and so many more. I'm so glad you're discovering their early material. Thanks for sharing.

[@jrox6091]

All excellent suggestions

[@surlechapeau]

Jay/Amber, you'll love their "To Love Somebody" !!

[@dennisflury6942]

Another Must!!!!!

[@dixiedarr700]

My personal favorite

[@joeyrobison6629]

Janis Joplin also covered this song, there's a video on KZbin!

[@gaylaliles7983]

Yes! Especially the original 1967 video.

[@wolfman22]

To love somebody is a must and how do you mend a broken heart

[@susanliltz3875]

Thanks guys for getting to the older Bee Gees songs!!

[@Denkar11]

No, Jay. THIS sounds like the BeeGees.

[@meyerhave]

Thank you @Denkar11. Jay is forever smug, at the top of his jock head voice, in his cluelessness.

[@magneto7930]

Pre-disco Bee Gees are my favorite!

[@jrox6091]

​@@meyerhavethat's not fair or called for. Jay gives honest and sincere opinions. I love both their input.

[@timoteo950]

I know. Who else sounds like that? I mean that in a good way.

[@vicprovost2561]

Spot On. Amber has the most aware musical vibe here.

[@bradparnell614]

It ABSOLUTELY sounds like the Bee Gees. You've just been listening to them backwards. You're finally getting to the good stuff!

[@RuthBair-ht1fj]

This is Barry’s signature song, and always sings to his wife Linda. Some beautiful performances of this. You would also enjoy To Love Somebody, Living Eyes, I Surrender and Ordinary Lives.

[@gaylaliles7983]

@@RuthBair-ht1fj those are excellent suggestions.

[@rfletch6125]

👍🏻 and “Paradise” off of Living Eyes also. Such a great album ignored by radio just because they were The Bee Gees.

[@raymondohlsen5054]

The Bee Gees were likely one of the most important music groups of the 60's and 70's. They either played your favorite song, or they wrote it and somebody else played it. This song is one you can only sing for someone who is THE love of your life. I love this song so very much. And yes, I am a romantic, deal with it.

[@michaelparsons5299]

60's Bee Gees. Now you're cooking!

[@andreaschmall5560]

Pre-disco Bee Gees are the best Bee Gees.

[@wendyryder2708]

TOTALLY AGREE!

[@maxmirni2768]

followed by post disco

[@John_Locke_108]

This is my favorite Bee Gee song. It's one of most beautiful pieces of music ever recorded.

[@brendakoehler8551]

“I Started a Joke”!! Robin’s solo!!

[@michellepearce5278]

I love Robin so much.

[@roseblake5803]

@@michellepearce5278-I understand because I love that tall glass of water Barry 🥰🥰

[@ishbelback7650]

Robins voice was amazing x

[@jamesmorrison7692]

To put into perspective, Barry was 21 years old when he wrote this song, and the Bee Gees recorded. Most people think Bee Gees, and they automatically think Disco, but they had a HUGE library before they re-invented themselves in the late 70s and did their disco era. They are an amazing band and some of the greatest songwriters of our time. When a band is on the same argument as the Beatles as the greatest singer/songwriters of all time, they did something right. Keep reviewing old school Bee Gees songs, it was some of their best work!

[@kimberlyneely4029]

THIS!!!!!!

[@reneerocha1796]

A beautiful beautiful song. A personal favorite. Such a deep meaning. 😊❤

[@jtkool1503]

The logical next step in your Bee Gees journey is "To Love Somebody". If y'all want to hear a standout vocal from Robin, y'all have to react to "I Started A Joke".

[@PeteDunbar-ez5gy]

In the video for “To Love Somebody” it’s Barry singing the lead vocal.

[@allisondownes7481]

I love the warm romantic sound of pre-disco BeeGees. There are lots of treasures in their early work. Barry's voice on this song is stunning!

[@57doodoo]

One of their earliest songs before they were well known in the U.S. was "Spicks and Specks". Check it out, pretty good song.

[@davidking8839]

This is their BIGGEST HIT from the 1960's. They were a soft rock band then. Bread before Bread.

[@andreaschmall5560]

Much better than Bread.

[@krazyj1957]

Barry's falsetto didn't start until they were writing the songs for Saturday Night Fever when one of the producers asked if one of the brothers could do it and Barry said he would give it a shot. The rest is history.

[@AnnieDC304]

Actually, that happened with Nights on Broadway, which predated SNF.

[@KenOtwell]

It's amazing to see how their talents matured as they developed their song-writing skills over the years. Their Disco years put more layers on what was already a really good ear for melody and harmony with a balance of drama.

[@roseblake5803]

No mistaking Barry Gibbs voice….Simply beautiful 🥰😇

[@kthor]

@@roseblake5803 Barry's has one of the best ever!♥️

[@janicetrimmell6897]

I was 11 years old when I saw them perform this on Ed Sullivan in 1968. I fell in love immediately. Nothing has changed. Barry's signature song remains perfect. He would sing this in concerts to his wife Linda. The arrangements changed over the years and got more intense. Also, Elvis would do this in concerts in the 70's. Loved Barry even more. FYI, Barry included this as a duet with Dolly on his "Greenfields" album. Jay - they were part of the 60's British bands. They just kept going and going and going.

[@johnnywires943]

Pree disco BEE GEES were the best of all.Amazing songs.Words,Gotta Get a Message to you,Massachusetts,Broken Heart,etc.

[@ArthurRChan]

If you haven't reacted to "Run to Me" by the Bee Gees yet, that one should be next. It's my favorite of their 1960's pre-disco songs. I prefer all of their non-falsetto songs. Ironically, "Nights on Broadway" is one of my favorite songs of theirs, yet it's one of the first songs they used a falsetto on that I'm aware of.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Doing that recording was when they discovered falsetto.

[@dougbarton4668]

For a group that first started playing in the ‘50s, their music still stands the test of time.

[@gaylecole9777]

I think most people who lived through both the pre- and post- disco era prefer the 60’s Bee Gees. Don’t get me wrong. They definitely had some 70s, 80’s, 90’s, and beyond bangers, but the 60‘s era was so heartfelt, and it was such a wonderful time. I believe it was the best decade for music. I especially loved it when Robin sang lead. His voice was so beautiful, it seemed to draw out every emotion I had whenever he would sing. When I hear these same songs today, those same emotions rise up to the top again, even though it has been almost 60 years since I first heard them.. My favorite Bee Gee song is, I Can’t See Nobody. Love you Ro, Mo, and Ba.

[@1177kc]

This is my absolute favorite Bee Gees song! So glad you finally got to it. Unlike other songs that get stuck in my head, I will gladly carry this one around for days!

[@jbakajohnie]

One of my all time favorites, Barry is amazing. Please do 'I Started A Joke' for your next Bee Gees reaction.

[@bettyartis3648]

Barry always sings this to Linda in every concert. Gorgeous. The footage from the 1979 concert where he dedicates it to Linda and she's shown holding Stephen, their eldest, will melt your heart. Footage is from Spirits having Flown concert. Worth watching because they are at their prime.

[@Tinabee1961]

That's my favourite performance of this song. Barry is just phenomenal...that high note at the end 👌😘

[@rayfaircloth8253]

"Run To Me" is good and has lots of harmony.

[@jennastorm4785]

It DOES sound like the Bee Gees! How can you mistake that voice for anyone else? I don't care what tempo the song is in. It was songs like this one that led them into the disco era. I will always love the pre-disco Bee Gees.

[@kimberlyneely4029]

Amen!!!!

[@kristinebrauer2292]

This is my fav Bee Gees song. Love them all, but I just love this one ❤️

[@johnsexton2200]

This is one of the greatest songs, ever!

[@lilamuzik3385]

I love Alllll BeeGees. This is such a great example of the versatility they possess.

[@vincenttayelrand]

One of the greatest ballads ever written.

[@dorieann64]

Sept. 1 is Barry’s birthday, so prepare now. Maybe one of Barry’s recent solos in his 60s and 70s. He hasn’t lost anything.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Best. Bee Gees. Song. Ever.

[@Earcandy73]

This song gives me chills. Thank you for reviewing it. The Gibb brothers were amazing creative geniuses. They wrote and composed beautiful songs and their non-falsetto voices were gorgeous. The way Barry modulates from intimacy to a powerful crescendo is flawless. His control over vibrato and sustain is impressive. The was a baroque renaissance that occurred in the United Kingdom in the late sixties. This song is a perfect example. The Rolling Stones did similar with Ruby Tuesday. Another group called “The Love Affair followed suit with “A Day Without Love.” There is some irony with “Words” however. While The Bee Gees were reveling in 1977 with their disco hits, Rita Coolidge (known as The Delta Lady) covered “Words” and it became a hit. Her version is a blend of Southern Soul, country, and blues. It is an absolute masterpiece. Rita was married to Kris Kristofferson; they were considered to be musical royalty. This really shows one how much the work of the Gibb brothers is truly respected in the music industry.

[@user-nh4iq2hf5q]

I absolutely love this song 💞

[@marshaibarra7729]

This song is from 1967 Barry was just 20 that makes Robin and Morice 18

[@magneto7930]

I've been begging for this one. Thank you! My favorite Bee Gees era!

[@FrankMoscato-gq9jc]

To me, this is the Bee Gees at their best, but don’t get me wrong. I still love the disco bee Gees

[@ImEricBro]

You hear this song and then remember that he's been married and completely devoted and faithful to his wife for almost 55 years.

[@kthor]

Barry's one of a kind!♥️

[@neilperry2241]

😂😂😂

[@mtinta2000]

These are The Bee Gees I fell in love with. I started a joke is just fabulous and the whole Melody movie soundtrack. Disco Bee Gees were a surprise.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Beautiful man beautiful song.

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

Baby brother Andy did a lovely (live) rendition of this song... looking every bit as if he was his older brother Barry's twin - in spite of the 12 year age difference.

[@johnallen869]

Run To Me, I Started A Joke, How Do You Mend A Broken Heart, Lonely Days are all great pre disco Bee Gees!

[@PhysicalMediaPreventsWea-bx1zm]

Speaking of songs called Words, you should do Words by The Monkees. Same title, different song.

[@dennystewart3238]

I think Robin has the best voice of all the Bee Gees. Even when he isn't singing lead, his harmonies are so beautiful!!

[@BGWhisperer]

I don’t.

[@susieq9801]

@@BGWhisperer - I do.

[@BGWhisperer]

@@susieq9801Good for you.

[@nighthawkde4522]

This was legendary Bee Gees before the disco era. Pure voices. You have to listen to their 60’s music.

[@RickeyWilkersonVoices]

The Bee Gees have so many great songs and if you want another great pre -disco hit please give "Run To Me" a try!

[@axelpenn2131]

Having always been known for their singing prowess, pre disco Bee Gees bangs like no other musical group!

[@josephadiaz8343]

This is the older Bee Gees music , it was the 60s 👍🏼♥️🙏🏼✝️✌🏼😎

[@elizabethcarlisle32]

This is one of my favorite songs by the Bee Gees!!

[@user-ro8ms2qi1k]

The live performances are the best, you have so many songs to choose from late 50s to 2000s. Incredible brothers that never disappoint. To love somebody live is a favourite of mine . Thankyou for reacting to this great group ❤

[@pampeterson1426]

This is the time frame that created their die-hard fans - disco almost killed their careers - they had to work SO hard when disco died to maintain their relevance. But some of us love every version of them and ALL their music!!!

[@tinahairston6383]

They did an interview where they performed this song with just Barry on guitar. They were fabulous live!

[@0819amp]

I’ve gotta get a message to you is another great Bee Gee song!

[@larrypaul7738]

Pre disco is the only BeeGees that matters

[@kdavis9943]

You have to listen to “To Love Somebody”! I know you will adore it. Watch their live performance in 1967. It is my all time favorite early Bee Gees song! 😊

[@janetsilverhawk7204]

Massachusetts,all my favorite BeeGees songs are led by Robin

[@karenvega7089]

I have been singing this song since the 60s when I was a little kid. I love this song and never grow tired of it. Beautiful.

[@wallytverstol8627]

It is one of my favorites songs of theirs

[@heidichristensen7919]

I’m embarrassed to say that I had no idea The Bee Gees had a pre-disco catalog until their greatest hits came out in 1979. I loved their disco stuff, but the songs sing by Robin quickly became favorites.

[@michaelcullen5308]

Technically they were part of the "British invasion" of the 60s, although a couple of years after The Beatles. Barry, Robin, and Maurice were all born in the UK, raised in Australia, then went to England in '67 to pursue their careers. They began having US hits shortly after.

[@markchawner1586]

"Run To Me" is another pre-Fever classic

[@ginaneumannbush8136]

This song sung by bee gees little brother Andy,, is really good too!!

[@clg3697]

My favorite. Thank you.💜

[@robertg7396]

I would suggest doing a Bee Gees song called "I started a joke". It's sung by Robin. There is a video of them early in their career, I believe it's from the "1971. Live from Festival Hall."

[@susieq9801]

The version in the 1989 "One for All" Melbourne concert is terrific too.

[@bernie66]

I forgot they did this song. Thank you for bringing it back. Love the Bee Gees. Your faithful follower 🎤🎶🎼💜🫶

[@kf9346]

I love this era of the Bee Gees and it was my first introduction to them! "I Started Joke" "To Love Somebody" and of course... "The Spick & the Specks!"

[@delorespetree3243]

Love the Bee Gees music

[@amymarckel420]

More 60s era Bee Gees, yay! Please do I Started a Joke next. It features Robin on lead. It was his signature song and was played at his funeral.

[@davidmontgomery4696]

In the Morning is a beautiful early Bee Gees song. Hits hard if you are a parent of young kids.

[@spantle3888]

I love early Bee Gees. Beautiful songs

[@ericwilliams1031]

Next song should be "To Love Somebody" which Barry originally wrote for Otis Redding, but the BeeGees recorded it due to Redding passing in a plane crash.

[@pjmurphy920]

"To Love Somebody," 1967 and "Jive Talkin'" 1975 great songs!

[@chrismaggio7879]

Jay, this sound WAS the Bee Gees, then disco showed up and we got a new Bee Gees. This was their finest era of actually singing with emotion.

[@carolyncoppola974]

YES!!!!! Thank you for this reaction!!!!! God bless you!!!!

[@MOS650]

Robin’s solo cover of the Beatles - Oh Darling.

[@susieq9801]

Only one of two top 40 hits from the Sergeant Pepper movie.

[@billshore3452]

This is the rare Bee Gees song that really doesn't have the brothers harmonizing. I'd have sooner thought this was Barry Gibb solo than the group.

[@BonniePicc]

The disco era was truly a blip in the very long career of The Bee Gees. The popularity of that time, however, was truly insane. Many great songs before and after that period- many of which are upbeat and have a groove. But their voices together in love songs is truly angelic. The Only Love is a beautiful song from 1991 with Barry on lead vocals.

[@yvette9181]

Songs like this show just how versatile the Bee Gees were, which makes music lovers appreciate and love them even more ❤ ❤🙏❤🙏

[@mikephotos225]

I remember this song so well. It came out just at a critical time in my life when I was living 1500 miles from my fiancee and we only had words on the phone or in letters to talk about our feelings. This is what Robin had to say about 'Words" 'Words' reflects a mood, It was written after an argument. Barry had been arguing with someone, I had been arguing with someone, and happened to be in the same mood. [The arguments were] about absolutely nothing. They were just words. That is what the song is all about; words can make you happy or words can make you sad.

[@RobertoSantana61]

"Words" is one of my favorite BG's songs. Another great song called "Words" is by the 80's band Missing Persons. Their lead singer is so unique, they would make a perfect Female Friday choice. Plus it's a New Artist.

[@georgeralph8031]

The outro with only his voice's natural tremelo is what makes this song iconic. When we teens first hear this over the airwaves we were left in stunned silence, not knowing how to categorize this song, and yet were knew immediately that we were listening to something profoundly romantic. This song was slowed danced to at many a teen club dance.

[@Tinabee1961]

Should have listened to the 1979 live version in concert. That was phenomenal.