The Perfect Ballad? | Bee Gees For Whom The Bell Tolls | Reaction & Commentary

[@morph3on53]

Robin's voice makes my heart swell and brings a tear to my eye. At 73 I remember them from when they first started. What wonderful writers and singers.

[@nighthawkde4522]

Robin’s voice…nothing like it. ❤❤

[@lindajames978]

Robin sang the most brilliant Vibrato ever, youvwill never hear another like it ❤

[@kudabear4898]

The Bee Gees are the GREATEST group to EVER grace the music world!!!!

[@BigBadWolf1st]

I love peoples reactions when they hear Robin start belting it out. He's an amazing singer.

[@mariekeung7187]

Yes, you can see when Robin starts to sing, their eyes pop out in amazement of that incredible voice, and their head bops along with it. Ha, ha. It's like the light came on and they are just in awe.

[@rhondawest8027]

Me too!!!

[@nighthawkde4522]

His voice is incredible.

[@alywax_fan1555]

He is absolutely incredible in every way. He has such an amazing vibrato and unique voice gives me goose bumps. They are fantastic end if ❤️

[@winsomeblandford1076]

Love the lyrics and Robins voice❤

[@sandradyer5956]

Robin’s voice is like a warm blanket on a cold winter’s day! I love how their voices matured. Simply fabulous!

[@michelebriere9569]

I love when Robin gets the chance to let loose those vocals.

[@foots-qt4pk]

Robin owned this song!

[@cherigray6121]

Robin's voice is haunting in this song 💓

[@angelawalters8453]

I'm 81yrs old and their music is still No.1 and love to sing along. They will always the greatest group ever. Thankyou

[@cathyopthof8136]

Robin makes this sooooooo fantastic!! But I-cant imagine a better singer, ever in the world, than Robin!!❤❤❤

[@Lora-qw2rz]

I can...Barry.❤❤❤

[@Lora-qw2rz]

Do let there be love from the Idea album.

[@emiliasilva1836]

The Gibb Brother are the best and greatest I Love all the BeeGee videos and they voice

[@jennifernadela4556]

Bee Gees are legendary and incomparable songwriters. Nobody can surpass them in terms of changing tunes and tones. They are featured in the Book of Guiness as the most successful songwriters of all time. Sir Barry Gibb doing solo now after the twins Maurice and Robin died

[@JM-zk9ou]

Second. Paul McCartney is first

[@Zlata1313]

So glad you've done this. Beautiful song and yes, they still had it. Robin's voice soars on this song.

[@susieq9801]

Robin's voice still soared even when he was sick and dying. He was THE VOICE of the Bee Gee. He was the soul. Barry was the image and leader. Maurice was the musician and the glue that held them together. All three were essential and priceless.

[@Zlata1313]

@@susieq9801 you know I agree 1000%!! Never was or will be another singular voice like Robin's.

[@garfield122010]

Always loved Robin the best ❤️❤️❤️

[@kathystammen3060]

This song is awesome. I love to watch Robin. He sings straight from his heart to yours!

[@fellysaguino3798]

I love bee gees but for me Robin is my no.1

[@MA-oy3sx]

Thumbs up to you 👍for mentioning Robin who sometimes is overlooked by other 'reactors'.

[@kimberley1449]

And Maurice is more than Robin

[@Avey-h3f]

Robin really shines here. But the different vocal styles of Barry and Robin here just add to the beauty of the song. On top of that add the 3 of them harmonizing. These brothers just had it figured out when composing and singing their music. Love them so much.

[@vilmagapic-pc8ey]

Nobody can come close to the BeeGees in terms of harmony,songwriting and the uniqueness of their voices blending together especially that of Robin, these brothers were really God's masterpieces...

[@patriciavaldiviamartinez3669]

EL COLOR DE VOZ DE ROBIN GIBB, ES UNICO EN SU GENERO, AMO ESCUCHARLO¡¡¡¡¡ GRACIAS¡¡¡ ROBIN POR HABERNOS REGALADO HA NUESTROS OIDOS TAN MARAVILLOSA VOZ😊😊😊

[@juanita6479]

I can't help but get goosebumps every time I hear this song, is so beautifully sung and such a melancholic message, you have said it better than anyone, pure poetry.

[@Sunshine123x]

Just beautiful song x robin owns it

[@stewartsutherland6385]

Always my go too bee gees song such a classic fabulous song from such a legendary band.robin is simply out of this world with his voice here .great memories

[@rickywheeler6054]

Beautiful very Beautiful vocals, awesome song

[@cathyopthof8136]

One of their best!!💋💋💋💋💋

[@kathystammen8774]

Really think about it how many artists or groups can say they lasted five decades and also wrote every song that they sang?

[@carlawiberg6282]

Well, being a Swede I can think of one other group that did that ... But that doesn't take away from the Bee Gees

[@lynw.6140]

@@carlawiberg6282 Five decades ?

[@kathystammen8774]

I love this song and I adore this video I love Robin’s voice on the song and if you look closely you can see the twin towers this is a bitter sweet video good choice. My favorite group of all time.

[@raineyj560]

Would be nice to play during the 9/11 remembrance day.

[@babyboomermemories6150]

That irony hit me too. For whom the bell tolls for all those lost that horrific day.

[@JoannHooper-i1c]

The more I hear from these fantastic men and the Beautiful songs they write I regret that I hadn't found them sooner in my lifetime

[@Lora-qw2rz]

Beautiful song from a beautiful group. Much ❤ guys.

[@robertaclark3286]

Thank you for doing this. I love this song, and the Bee Gees. Robin rocks this song. I absolutely love Robin!!.

[@LuckyDawgProductionsModerator]

Fantastic reaction to an absolutely beautiful song! This is one of my very favorites by the Bee Gees. Barry starts off with his beautiful soft vocals, then a bit of harmony when Mo and Robin join in, then Robin takes over with his amazing voice. Such an emotional song that tugs at the heartstrings, both for the song, and for the setting there in NYC at water's edge with the Statue of Liberty and the Twin Towers in the background. Amazing performance.

[@mattigolx2532]

Love this song. Robin is shining in this one. ABBA and Bee Gees =real music

[@kateg.5542]

One of my top 5 songs by them. Insane vocals. Robin soars and I love how Barry drops down in his register halfway through the song to match the intensity Robin is bringing. Sheer perfection! I would love to see a reaction to Mr. Natural. Another full sound from them, and an underrated song imo. Thanks for the great reaction x

[@mariekeung7187]

Me, too. I just heard Mr. Natural in the past week and was shocked that I never heard that one. Robin threw that one out of the park with his R &B sound when he sang "cry, cry, cry". Wow!

[@trb2021]

Robin ❤️❤️

[@lizz5235]

Just love it when after just a few moments, your eyes open wide and a lovely smile comes across your face. They are brilliant aren't they

[@lindacabral922]

If you do the other video I love Robin's smile at the end of it

[@thequieterubcomethemoreuhe1198]

Thanks for doing this one! Robin was always my favorite voice from the brothers, then Maurice, and Barry. Robin's vocal in this is just haunting. I've only ascribed that description to one other artist and that is Karen Carpenter in Superstar. Regardless, The Bee Gees are legends & their music is timeless. Never, ever trust a person who doesn't like The Bee Gees!

[@cathyopthof8136]

I love watching you! You’re so expressive!

[@user-jn6bi7mn4m]

Robin nailed it!! Always liked his voice!

[@dp3396]

... and another decade later, they gave us THIS IS WHERE I CAME IN, which is filled with tidbits from their personal and professional journey, and so good my young adult son said he downloaded it to a play list. The official video is great and shows their humor and even a bit of one of Maurice’s magic tricks. There is also a killer live performance from their PBS Live By Request. The guitar Maurice plays in both versions is the one John Lennon gave him for his 21st birthday. Please react to either of the options!!

[@susieq9801]

D P - "Live by Request" might just be my favorite show. They were so relaxed and upbeat and interacted so well with the audience. 😁

[@singluna888]

This is hauntingly beautiful. It should have been on the charts in the USA. How about a reaction to Maurice singing lead on House of Shame. Then maybe Wedding Day and finish with Robin on She Keeps on Comin.

[@vilmagapic-pc8ey]

Forever be a BeeGees' maniac esp .Robin

[@marciamaria7796]

Lindíssima música! Que performance de Robin! Fantásticos! Demais! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤🤩🤩🇧🇷

[@kori2287]

Love this song. Love their voices in any song, though. Perhaps that's why I love all their catalogue. Lol Also Fanny be tender with my love worth a reaction like yesterday. Seriously. Another fav of mine is Mr Natural, very underrated imo

[@kathieovercash8414]

My understanding is this song was about the relationship between Andy and Victoria. They were talking about it in an interview. Makes complete sense. Written by Robin.

[@nomdaploom]

I think you would also enjoy 'Alone' from the same album as this track. It is another showcase for Robin's powerful but ethereal vocals.

[@BelleWhittington]

Bee Gees 4Ever

[@danielmadison4451]

Great Reaction! Deep. You listened, you heard, you felt it.

[@susieq9801]

Robin's power blows Barry's "whisper" out of the park but the contrast between them is the nicest part. Barry sounded great here and it suits the song but I prefer his powerful chest voice. Robin was always THE VOICE of the Bee Gees. Their early international hits were often sung by him, I've got to get a message to you, Massachusetts, I can't see nobody, Holiday, I started a joke. Their first international number one was sung by him. All three wrote their songs. They went on for another decade until Maurice died with great songs. Notice the twin towers in the background?

[@lauriebarnes2999]

Agreeing with you as always and quite well said, Susie Q, but I'm sure that's no surprise to you. Extraordinary performances were always the norm for our guys!

[@kthor]

Barry was lead on Holiday, & I believe their first international hit (New York Mining Disaster 1941), that both Barry & Robin shared lead & backing vocals.

[@susieq9801]

@@kthor - Sorry but you're wrong. Robin sang lead on "Holiday". Barry sang the first two lines "Ooh you're a holiday, such a holiday, ooh you're a holiday, such a holiday" and then Robin took over ("It's something's I thinks worthwhile, if the puppet makes you smile, if not then you're throwing stones, throwing stones, throwing stones. Ooh it's a funny game, can't believe that it's all the same. Can't think what I've just said, put the soft pillow on my head. Millions of eyes can see yet why am I so blind? When the someone else is me, it's unkind, it's unkind", etc. for the rest of the melody) while Barry supplied the harmony. Two lines vs the rest of the song sounds like the lead vocal to me. "NY Mining disaster" was their first international hit, a SHARED lead (Robin sang solo, the only solo vocal on the entire song, "It's just a photograph of someone that I knew". "Massachusetts" was their first UK #1. I said "their early international hits" were "often" sung by him. Many were.

[@kthor]

@@susieq9801 I was incorrect on Holiday, but lead & backing vocals are both credited to Barry & Robin. But I was making it known that “their first international number one was sung by both”…..& not exclusively just Robin. Happy New Year to you!

[@susieq9801]

@@kthor - 1941, yes a co-lead. Happy New Year!

[@mariekeung7187]

Your commentary and critique are spot on. You are correct that the lyrics are poetry and that Robin singing that chorus blows you away with all the emotions evoked from his fantastic voice. He is incomparable and he has said that he sings with his heart, not with his voice. Now you understand why so many people think he is "the voice" with a huge following!

[@deborahdennehy9937]

I'm in my early 60's and always listened to the Bee Gees, yes, sensational!! For some reason I have never heard this particular song but really really LOVE IT!! xx

[@maryhuhnke8496]

I'm a New Yorker and my heart breaks when I see the Towers..there's a hole in my soul 💔🙏

[@bettyartis3648]

Loved your reaction. Barry said he based it on Andy's broken heart over Victoria Principal breakup and Andy's further descent into drugs. Tells the story from a young man trying to deal with intense feelings.

[@LillyMarz777]

I don't think so.

[@bettyartis3648]

@@LillyMarz777 listen to the lyrics again. Little boy blue, picture at a party. Influenced the song greatly.

[@suekilpatrick4758]

Barry was not the sole writer.

[@cathyopthof8136]

My beloved Robin!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bethanyhuber2598]

Great review! This song is still being rediscovered in 2021 and has always been one of the Bee Gees best since its inception. But there are so many bests with these brothers! Take a listen to “Fanny Be Tender (With My Love)”... Go ahead, dive into the Bee Gees’ rabbit hole. You will have an endless supply of incredible music to get you up and dancing or soothe your soul. And then there’s all that love... Enjoy! I shall look forward to watching your reactions.

[@Zlata1313]

Yes! It's a deep and fabulous rabbit hole to fall into.

[@nickyverra2175]

I only just came across you on KZbin but I really enjoyed your reaction/analysis of this song. It’s a song I’ve always loved. They are seamless in this.

[@MsMpuckett]

I love your reactions to the music. Your face speaks volumes. 😀

[@jjsteel43]

This is them when they were older and later in their career. They evolved with the times with their music

[@Edd25164605]

All time favourite song

[@RegenaCox-yy1rl]

They haven't been going for 30 years, they have been going for almost 50 years. They started singing when Barry was around 9 years old and Robin and Maurice was around 6 years old.

[@francisxray9900]

Many, many brilliant songs, they gave to the world of music. Mustn't always be hits. Listen to 'Give A Hand, Take A Hand', for excample.

[@willow_wise]

Emotionful. I love it.

[@MA-oy3sx]

Robin 🤩

[@casimirocarvajal4102]

Robin gees una persona extraordinaria hermosa pero hermosa vos!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@cathyopthof8136]

You are awesome! I love watching your expressions!!❤

[@jesusisl]

“ALONE”

[@patriciaewing8164]

This song came out 5 years after their younger brother Andy died 😪 it’s such a heartfelt song 😥

[@craigjarvis9489]

Legends. Prolific singer songwriters.

[@mrmaxxx94]

The bee gees are the baddest UK 🇬🇧 band ever, they were born there, great harmony, tone and feel, respect

[@carolespinoza8469]

Thank you Luke 👍👍💕💕. Gorgeous song, I love these guys. Especially. Mo ,my forever love.💔💔💔💔

[@janechapman6448]

All the boys were the best❤

[@theresapillar2093]

The twin towers are there and unintentionally adds to the video. Love your delivery Luke!

[@christinageha7371]

This gets to me every time makes me cry

[@laurelcarter1573]

Performed for Andy. One of their best is Mr Natural. Very underated

[@LillyMarz777]

Why do you think that? Wish You Were Here was written for Andy.

[@laurelcarter1573]

@@LillyMarz777 yes wish you were here was written for Andy. Pretty much the whole One album was as they dedicated it to Andy. It was the first album he was supposed to join them on. I meant performed for Andy. Thanks for pointing that out. 😊

[@beeharbour]

A great many songs are said to have been written for Andy but Wish You Were Here is the only one any of the Gibbs themselves said was. They never sang it in concert because it made them too sad but they always dedicated some song to Andy. Didn't mean they wrote it for him. Often the song was How Deep is Your Love, written when Andy was very much alive and having nothing to do with him. It was just one of all 3 of them's favorite compositions. According to an interview I heard with Robin's widow this song came about because he happened to be looking at some books on a shelf while he talked on the phone and noticed Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls. Obviously more thought went into the lyrics as well but I'm not convinced that Andy's relationship with Victoria Principal figured into things as is sometimes asserted. Certainly the Bee Gees themselves indicated nothing of the sort.

[@laurelcarter1573]

@@beeharbour I don't think Victoria came into it either. I bought Andy's albums back in the 70s and in credits who wrote the songs on each. Everybody seems to be under the illusion Andy just sang the songs not wrote them, but he was just as talented as his brothers. I bought the One album because of Wish you were here and I totally understand them not singing that in public. It still makes me tear up when I hear it. Well partly for that song lol obviously every other song on that album is awesome. The reason I bought all their albums.🙃

[@troyalcorn1184]

I only wish for 1 thing here at this time. I hope Berry doesn't feel lost and alone. I want him to be allowed to survive and be allowed to feel pleasure while he is still here with us. I feel a strong love for him during the Holiday. He is loved by many for many reasons and love is more than just the music. I am older and I do understand the feeling and the real life that happens. I hope we all can respect and love what we have no control over. When we have no control, we can go crazy or we can accept and adapt to real life. :)

[@christopherhorton821]

Check out the Bee Gees song Alone. I believe it came out in 1996.

[@wandalewis5097]

It’s been said it was about their younger brother Andy

[@janiceheavin7066]

Robin Robin Robin I love him so

[@busybee6726]

You should check out Immortality Celine Dion and The Bee Gees

[@anthonygeurtsen7143]

Robin!! ❤❤❤

[@stephendavidallen]

Brilliant reaction: One theory was that it was written for their brother Andy.

[@valeries5722]

Barry is still alive . ..but heartbroken over all the rest passing on. Imagine being the oldest .. and you're still here. He has one older sister Leslie that's still alive.

[@elizabethmencia6027]

My sweethearts💜💜💜

[@ronneranthonylutasemais8923]

VERY GOOD!! REACT HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART LIVE BEE GEES 1997.

[@cathyopthof8136]

Watch Bee Gees do a Beatles Medly, on Midnight Special.

[@dorieann64]

This version doesn’t include Barry’s very long high note at the very end.

[@TVADSNOW799]

Wow... Robin's clarion call can be heard here.

[@cathyopthof8136]

40 years on, now.

[@ingeschreiner5127]

Robin hatte eindeutig die schönere gefühlvolle Stimme.

[@eaccristo]

Sigh. Love them.

[@pennymcneela7095]

HBK Luke, penny for your thoughts..

[@BrendaLloyd]

Please react to " STILL WATERS " & " BODYGUARD " By the BeeGees 😂❤❤😂😂!!!!

[@thomasbeauchemin1298]

Appreciate your honesty brah!!!

[@negf22]

They have been recording and performing since 1958. Check out: The only love: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWG7oIxqrrmqd6M (another killer ballad).

[@adelarsollarpredios1949]

2:29 Old big towers 😭😭😭😭

[@dubivxler]

👌👌👏

[@jbrimble1957]

Hello this song if you listen to the lyrics is about the loss of a relationship , 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@lyonspainter]

Sing paint write what you know. This is loss of their brother.

[@christinageha7371]

You are a very sensitive soul