Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart! WHAT is THIS...

[@hazelmaylebrun6243]

Obscure? There's nothing obscure about this. This is early Bee Gees. Their disco era was long after they started. They were singing for more than a decade before that, and making hits. I grew up on this... it was never obscure.

[@33MarciS]

It was number one on the day I was born. 😍

[@subwaygoddess1]

This was a great hit of theirs!

[@goosebump801]

This was ALWAYS on the radio when I was a tween 💐

[@randybryant4329]

That's right. My favorite Bee Gee's stuff was before the dawn of the disco era. "Massachusetts" is another extraordinary vocal performance by Robin Gibb - the one on the left in the photo. He has one of the most unique voices in pop music.

[@karehelene]

@@randybryant4329 Mine too. I was never a fan of Disco.

[@robinkulwicki7278]

The Bee Gees are SO MUCH MORE than the mid-70s disco sound. SO MUCH MUSIC long before disco!!!

[@denicedews8854]

And after!!!

[@Joshualuv13]

Early Bee Gees are the best ..There will never be another like them

[@SnoozyB932]

It’s Robin! He had the most unique, beautiful, soothing, loving…goosebumpping voice ever!! The Bee Gees were more than just disco. My all time favorite group ❤️

[@nelerhabarber5602]

Oh my God, only the first verse, so just 17 SECONDS of the whole song!!! 🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀

[@kthor]

@@nelerhabarber5602 I know, right?!😁

[@JoyL351]

Please do more early Bee Gee's. Their disco songs are good, but their early work is on another level.

[@kthor]

It's all good stuff!

[@NOLAgenX]

The Bee Gees were successful long before the Disco era. This was a major hit. Lonely Days, and Massachusets are two of those hits.

[@susanliltz3875]

I love this style of theirs better than their disco sounds. 1. I Started A Joke 2.Words 3.I’ve Gotta Get A Message To You 4.Massachusetts 5. Lonely Days 6. To Love Somebody

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

It is incredible.

[@TheLobocantaore]

to love somebody , lonely days , new yourk mining disaster etc

[@mollieking7432]

New York Mining Disaster 1941 is once of my favorites. Haunting! Subscribe

[@JoyL351]

💯

[@nancy9891]

@@TheLobocantaoreSo soulful was “To Love Somebody”

[@turdferguson3475]

Pre-disco Bee Gees is the best Bee gees. They had tons of great songs from this era.

[@wendyryder2708]

TOTALLY AGREE!

[@kthor]

Any era of the Bee Gees is the best!

[@AnnGarrett-ln4cq]

This is early BeeGees. There’s lots more to treat yourself to. They won’t disappoint -ever!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

That’s why most of us purists get frustrated when most of the attention is focused the short disco career. They never considered themselves disco though.

[@1683clifton]

Steve Dahl enters the chat!😂

[@danastordalen623]

They got labeled as disco because of a movie. They wrote some of the best dancing music ever, and they were around long time before disco.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Lonely Days Lonely Nights live 1971

[@bkm2797]

Excellent song!

[@johndalley1288]

Good morning Mr. sunshine you lighten up my day. love this song.

[@payleighsteele1540]

To Love Somebody ❤️

[@marianclough8577]

This is early BeeGees, but, not even the earliest BeeGees. They wrote all of their songs and also wrote for most of music industry. Robin has a very beautiful emotional sound. Each brother has a different sounding voice, although very similar, too.

[@randybryant4329]

They were singing as teenagers in Australia.

[@ChefBarb58]

Hate all these opinions when artist are passed away or not in position to defend one self.. BEE GEES GAVE ALOT..😊

[@christinewaide5249]

Their old stuff is amazing. Please listen to “ I started a joke”. Robin has the best voice of all of them. It’s my favorite Bee Gees song. ❤

[@nelerhabarber5602]

You mean the best voice for YOU! For ME Barrys voice is the best, with the greatest range, diversity and so strong and smooth at the same time!

[@giuliogrifi7739]

@@nelerhabarber5602 Ouch !...the assertiveness of your answer slapped my face like a smack from the mighty Bud Spencer, but...nah...I agree with Miss Christine, sorry.

[@musicaficionado2974]

The very first song by the Bee Gees I heard was Kilburn Towers. I was very young then and I was stunned. It was so beautiful and haunting at the same time. And so began my wonderful Bee Gees journey.

[@christinewaide5249]

@@giuliogrifi7739 Robins voice is just so heartfelt and beautiful

[@randybryant4329]

Yes! Another Robin Gibb masterpiece.

[@michaeloakes4183]

“I gotta get a message to you”…..instant playlist

[@elizabethfranco1284]

No! This is a Bee Gees song that Al Green loved so much that he also recorded it. This was the first song recorded by the brothers after their brief break up.

[@elisebarthalow6075]

Al Green's version was beautiful as well. Your parents no doubt played it when you were a kid.

[@wpollock1]

This is my favoite Bee Gee period.....so many GREAT melodies. That is Robin starting off singing. "Massachusetts", "Holiday".....etc.

[@rhhfayetteville]

Nights On Broadway is another one of their greats that will throw you off for a second or two.

[@kimblemedley768]

Absolutely love Nights on Broadway

[@poochiebudd]

They were so much more than just disco.

[@yvette9181]

Bee Gees wrote this song and the Reverend Al Green covered it and made his version a hit as well.

[@PinkPoppy12]

Fantastic song. Some others you may like Run to me, Lonely Days, To Love Somebody, Massachusetts, Fannie Be Tender With My Love. Just a few in case you would like to try them.

[@roydownes2458]

love 'em.

[@payleighsteele1540]

Quincy Jones once said Fanny was the greatest r & b song ever written.

[@gilliansl]

I LOVE the early Bee Gees. It was Robin that started. "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" is a song released by the Bee Gees in 1971. It was written by Barry and Robin Gibb and was the first single on the group's 1971 album Trafalgar. It was their first US No. 1 single."

[@rossdownes4240]

Correct and their third number one up to this point they would go on to have 12 songs that topped the charts in either the US or UK and wrote 8 number one's for others.

[@peggypaden3387]

Barry still sings this song with Samantha, Maurice's daughter, and it's an emotional ride for them both. Love this song.

[@tinakeith5822]

I love this performance!!!

[@margaretsimmons1598]

How can you mend a broken heart was actually one of their big hits as well

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

"WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW" - the Bee Gees tribute to Carole King (and their take on her timeless classic...) is another masterpiece, beautifully and effortlessly delivered by these three Musical Geniuses.

[@LillyMarz777]

Best version, period.

[@M.E.Davidson]

@@LillyMarz777 Yes, yes, yes!

[@LillyMarz777]

@@M.E.Davidson Shows how great they were, they could do a song better than the original.

[@suziQue]

my young heart could hardly take it when I first heard this song, I was automatically in Love with the BeeGee's 🔥

[@DBlanco48]

For real!!

[@baileysgrammy]

Yes, I love their earlier stuff before the falsetto kicked in as much as the later stuff

[@deborahhillman4120]

Talent like this is so rare. They transcend genres, styles, ages and genders and they do it (don’t want to say “did it”), over decades!! Whatever the new “fad” in music, they seamlessly create music that reflects what people enjoy. And they truly enjoyed doing it…you can see that in the way they perform.

[@ellenbakker-w8x]

It started with the voice of Robin Gibb. The guy on the left. He has also a beautiful voice. Without Robin no Beegees.

[@LillyMarz777]

Without Mo no Bee Gees. Without Barry no Bee Gees. Without Robin no Bee Gees. The magic was all three.❤

[@kthor]

True. But they needed a main songwriter (as can be heard here), & that was always always Barry Gibb.

[@angelado3]

I love the Bee Gees- this one is good too and they were so young- (Bee Gees - To Love Somebody (1967) (Stereo / Lyrics)

[@kellettthomas9176]

Bee Gees went through many iterations. Started out as a 1950's Australian Boy Band, went to England and tried to do the ballad/rock genre and then was giving the opportunity to write and perform Saturday Night Fever. They are monster musicians!

[@rossalynsmith5253]

The BGs were born in England. I think it was on the Island of Man but the family migrated to Australia in the 50s. The boys went to America in the early 70s.

[@amymeier1239]

I LOVE the early Bee Gees so much!

[@First_Command]

This was their comeback song, after they paused their early career for various difficulties. If I’m not mistaken, this was their first song using falsetto, which later became a standard. Great song. The success of this song kept the band together long enough to make disco hits, of which they were the undisputed kings.

[@benniek9544]

Beegees had a career in several "stages," all worth exploring!

[@kthor]

And Barry usually pulled them through their low points.

[@jen7916]

This is one of my favorite BeeGees’ song. And yes, youngest brother was Andy, very talented as well. So sad he was gone so young.

[@carolryan3923]

Growing up in Australia and being able to attend many concerts with the bee gees, how lucky were we.

[@actuariallurker9650]

The Bee gees were child stars like the Jackson 5- they had hits in Australia in the late 1950s, were a pop group in the 60s and then went disco in the 70s, so evolved over 20 years

[@nelerhabarber5602]

Robin sings the first verse " I can think of younger days.....could want to do, from the Hhhh, how can you mend... Barry is singing the whole rest of the song till the end. Especially in this song you can hear the difference between their voices so well! Check out a live version of this song, there are many, so you can "learn" the different voices of the brothers!!!

[@cog4life]

Robin has a very unique voice. 😊

[@kthor]

A unique warble.🫤

[@eggy1962]

My fav is Fanny ( Be Tender )…..the multitracked vocals where the 3 sound like 9 voices.

[@Mary-h5g2h]

Fanny is the best R&B song ever! Do the video! It is worth the listen!

[@shirleydurr411]

I believe Robin is taking the lead on this. You're just used to hearing Barry. Robin also sings lead on "Massachusetts" one of my favorite BeeGees songs.

[@nelerhabarber5602]

Wrong, Robin only sings the first verse, the whole rest of the song is sung by Barry!

[@sharonwelsh8102]

They did write Islands in the Stream, recorded by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rodgers. These were brilliant song writers

[@Libragirl2369]

To Love somebody and Words I think you will love them also Welcome back

[@tinastanley4444]

Agree

[@LSCBooth]

And World.

[@randybryant4329]

'Words' is great. Rita Coolidge did a great cover of that one, also. Terrific song.

[@robynfedalen1777]

The Bee Gees are/were magnificent and I loved their pre disco music. Great reaction.❤️✌🏻🎶

[@pegasus5287]

Their beautiful voices still give me the chills.

[@phill1537]

Check out ‘To Love Somebody’ and ‘More Than a Woman’.

[@jimiswartz2648]

The Bee Gees Documentary is well worth your time

[@michaelwood7301]

You have to remember that these brothers started in the 60’s. This is part of their early music which is great. There is so much more in their music library

[@TerryHill-do6yq]

1958

[@petermalin2675]

I always thought the pre disco Bee Bees were the best Bee Gees. They did a lot of great songs such as New York Mining Disaster, First of May, I Started a Joke, Morning of My Life, Massachusetts , Message to You, etc. Takes me back to wonderful days of my youth.

[@StevenW1958]

This song was released in May 1971. I remember, as a 12 year old boy, listening to this song on my transistor radio, which at the time was tuned to NYC’s 77 WABC. The great DJ’s had this song in constant rotation throughout the rest of the year; the song was #25 on 77 WABC’s Top 100 of 1971.

[@MariaE41283]

I will always remember 77 WABC I can still sing the jingle. They were definitely on constant rotation!

[@StevenW1958]

@ they had the best DJ’s; Cousin Bruce Morrow, Harry Harrison, Big Dan Ingram, Ron Lundy and Frank Kingston Smith, to name a few.

[@cnatview]

I watched an Australian interview with the BeeGees from their younger years. The interviewer asked Barry if he thought that his twin brothers had an invisible connection with their harmonies because they were twins. Before Barry had a chance to respond, Robin piped right in and said, "No, that's really not an issue because we're actually triplets. Barry is just deformed." Oh how brothers pick on one another. The audience lost it. lol

[@kthor]

I've heard that before too! But I was thinking it was Mo, & he meant Barry was deformed because his stellar good looks?!

[@cnatview]

@@kthor I might be mistaken which one said it but yes, I too assumed it was a comment about his looks and how females swooned over him. 🤭 Take care and be well. Peace

[@susantownsend8397]

Their first #1 hit, 1971. An age of folksy music so ballads were big.

[@bobelliott9426]

Barry and Robin Gibb wrote the song in August 1970 with "Lonely Days" when the Gibb brothers had reconvened following a period of break-up and alienation. "Robin came to my place," says Barry, "and that afternoon we wrote 'How Can You Mend a Broken Heart' and that obviously was a link to us coming back together.

[@kthor]

Though Barry basically had it written before Robin ever got there! That's why Barry offered for Robin to sing the first verse, as an olive branch to him.

[@pttp5509]

One of their best songs IMO - early BeeGees were great and had lots of hits

[@dubivxler]

bee gees i couldn't love you more

[@youngthing12]

For whom the bell tolls live outside in New York in 1993. Alone. Massachusetts. On this our wedding day and thousands more 👍🏻😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@markcarter822]

The "Bee Gees" formed the band in 1958 when Barry (the oldest) was 12 and Maurice and Robin (believe it or not are twins) were 9.

[@jamesdagenais6494]

Their group split up at the end of the 60s for about two years. They wrote this song right when they got back together. Al Green sang a cover of it.

[@paulauvray1948]

yes this is true ! the cover by Al Green is good too but i prefere that one !!!

[@kthor]

Although this was mostly written by Barry before Robin showed up!

[@tiaelina1090]

It’s Robbin the one the left, so going from the left to right you have Robbin, Barry ( in the middle) and Maurice. In an interview from years ago it was said that when Barry and Robbin sang together it would sound like just one voice. I was lucky enough to see Robin in concert a few years before he passed and he was brilliant.

[@teresaprater9149]

To me, THIS is the reality BeeGees...pre-disco.

[@Jeanne-ne2ln]

Pre disco Bee Gees are the best. Check out the early Bee Gees!

[@cindipossidento5688]

Barry was the lead singer in this song, Just beautiful, this is how it all started !!!! We all know, ya gotta start somewhere …….. 🥰😘

[@fortworth450]

I grew up with this music hearing it again makes me feel good

[@jvsmith7888]

You are probably one of those folks that only knows The Bee Gees from their Disco Phase. These guys had a career that lasted more than 40 years and there were several "phases" in their career. They had their first hit (Spicks and Specks) in 1966. "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" was from the tortured ballad phase, which came in-between their "British Invasion" and "Disco" phases. The truth is The Bee Gees were never really a disco band; they just had a few disco hits. Even during their so-called Disco phase, they made a lot of great non-disco music. This phase of their career saw great success. This song came from one of their most critically acclaimed albums (Trafalger) and was their first song to reach number 1 on the music charts. Two other big hits from this period were "Lonely Days" and "Run To Me." You really should go check out the other phases of The Bee Gees career. Their catalogue is extensive and is probably the deepest rabbit hole there is (yes, even deeper than The Beatles). Start with 2 great songs from their earliest days "Massachusetts" and "To Love Somebody." Then check out 2 songs from their later career "Alone" and "Man In The Middle."

[@stinky60096]

This is Robin as lead. In the early days Robin was lead and then in the disco era Barry took lead. Robin has an amazing vibrato to his vocals and a melancholy sound.

[@eaglesfan0726]

Robin did first verse as lead after it's Barry.

[@pamshort4590]

Actually, Robin didn't always lead in the early days. Barry was the lead on To Love Somebody and Words, and those were pretty early.

[@kthor]

In the early days, Barry actually sang more leads than Robin.

[@martinl8574]

They have two districts styles pre 1975 and post 75 with Barry's falsetto and disco influence. Both are incredible.

[@Sandra6411]

Like others said, they could sing different genres from country, pop, R&B/soul, soft rock, etc. and you can find a song from them from each of those! Just think, they wrote one of the most popular country songs ever recorded “Islands in the Stream” by Kenny & Dolly! The Bee Gees were fantastic whether they were performing or songwriting!

[@Raildogtex]

Dude, these cats were the shit in the 70’s disco age. Talk bout harmonizing🙏🏽Straight floetry. God Bless ya man🥊🤠

[@dawnramirez7893]

My FAVORITE BeeGees song!

[@tonielliott8659]

Wrong pick BP. It's the other brother. His name is Robin. And he has the most beautiful haunting voice ever. He did a lot of lead singing in the 60s. But he and Barry shared lead on many of their popular songs. The two of them also wrote many of the songs. The third brother is Maurice (pronounced Morris) who also has an amazing voice. Listen to the song I started a joke (live version 1989 from Melbourne) that's the best version. Also check out Man in the Middle 2001 (live by request) Maurice does lead on that song. Just a couple for you

[@MySherry10]

Absolutely beautiful and they can sing without music and harmonize incredibly because they can just sing and have the greatest voices and talent

[@donnamyden1348]

You have so much to learn about the Bee Gees. They had the early Bee Gees, the disco Bee Gees, the Bee Gees of the 80’s, the 90’s the 2000’s. Listen to some later music from them. Kiss of Life or This is Where I Came in are good starts. Robin, with his distinctive voice, Barry singing falsetto or not, Maurice taking lead on songs like Man in the Middle. Robin with his solo career which he managed along side his career with his brothers. By the way this song was written the day Robin went over to Barry’s to say they should get together again after their short break up.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

They started performing together as kids. The recording career began in 1966

[@smitty60-su2xf]

Classic Bee Gees such a unique sound.....awesome

[@tommcgowan525]

I can remember begging Mom to buy me the Best of the Bee Gee s album when it came out out in 1969. You haven't got to that period of their music yet. Watch out!

[@sandyleewhite]

I grew up listening to the Bee Gee Brothers, & you have no idea how happy it makes me, to see the younger generation discover the music we fell in love with !!! All three brothers had their own unique falsetto's, baritone chest voices, and everything in-between, and were also able to slide up and down with ease!!! IMO, they are the most talented group, & exceptional singers of all time! They span over many decades, & crossed quite a few genres, so if you choose to go down this rabbit hole, you will have a terrific journey!! I believe, that if there is music in Heaven, it would sound like the Bee Gee's ❤❤❤

[@Cristozen1]

This is my absolute favorite BeeGees song! I just love this song. The epitome of a lovelorn song. Beautiful!

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

A beautiful song of sorrow at losing a love. It could apply to any way to suffer a loss really. Thanks for reacting to it. As we say in Texas; y'all be safe.

[@blizzardwarning5198]

Yes .. great music in every generation

[@kims.schinkel8212]

These lads started young, in the days of skiffle which was a pop form that pre-dated The Beatles. They ended up being around long enough to have their music evolve, which is more than most groups can even DREAM of! Kudos for their determination and discipline.

[@mec568]

Like everyone else, I'm a huge beegees fan. And I do love the early stuff, but my favorite is "One". They were older, I was older, and for whatever reason, I just appreciate the talent and artistry of that song in that stage of their career and that stage of my life.

[@dlpowers3898]

Most people correlate the Bee Gees with the disco era(ie:Saturday Night Fever soundtrack ) but they did sooo much more before & after that era. They had so many folk, rock, country & pop hits throughout 40+ yrs! Thx for sharing Black Pegasus :)

[@MaggieLarocque]

I loved them up to that point and was extremely disappointed in the sellout to crappy "music".

[@LoisChisholm]

There was so much great BeeGees music BEFORE the Disco Era. There were a lot of ballads. I think Robin sang lead on this one.

[@isabelsilva62023]

"To Love Somebody" from german tv 1967, also "New York Mining Disaster 1941", "Massachussets", "First of May", their 1960's songs are brilliant.

[@catherinedorney6092]

You have no idea how amazing the brothers gibb were! Because I was born in 72 my absolute favorite song is how deep is your love. I was too young to see the movie and I was too young to realize how extensive their catalog is. When I got into my 30s I discovered them and their songs. So amazing. They even put out a new album that I bought and I loved it. 'this is just where I came in' I think. Great great album I loved it. Their proudest moment was being inducted into the Rock and roll Hall of Fame and publishing over 1000 songs most of them recorded by other artists. Truly amazing ❤❤❤

[@Liz-cmc313]

Fun fact: there was a fourth BeeGee, Andy Gibb. He died in 1988 at age 30. The BeeGees are one of the best.

[@elizabethrichards9152]

Andy was nicknamed the baby Bee Gee

[@PetraR.-er8dv]

Fun fact?

[@jeffreyberry8643]

Great show, that was Robin Gibb, singing first part of the song, very unique voice, try " I started a Joke" by the Bee Gees, Robin does the lead, mind blowing song

[@susanalexander6721]

To Love Somebody, one of the most beautiful ever written. Barry, a prolific songwriter, wrote it for Otis Redding who passed before recording it.

[@razorgee2873]

If one grew up listening to the BeesGees this was truly their sound. The disco era was short-lived and shocked their fanbase. It did however, bring an entirely new generation to their music. You need to hear "New York Mining Disaster 1941"

[@sherreywurz731]

I love there older music the best......love love Robin's voice

[@LindaHainan]

I love, Robin's voice too.

[@Enfield-1853]

Love the early Bee Gees😊

[@johnandrews3151]

Al Green covered this. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart was the last #1 hit by the Bee Gees in 1970 before their comeback hit called Jive Talkin' in 1975😮😊when their Disco phase began. They would eventually become the best selling Disco act of all time by the end of the 1970's😮😊😊

[@Renkk17]

That high Disco sound only started in the Disco era for the movie Saturday Night Fever.....Barry has more than one voice, his earlier stuff could sound deeper, and his brothers did have some songs that they were the lead

[@brisbaneshadowsplayers4225]

The BeeGees are often listed as the fourth most successful composers/performers of popular music. I have seen reports that BeeGees compositions sold 350 million records. Either as a trio, individually or by other A list artists.

[@JoseDaniel-o8z]

Desde criança sempre adorei os bee Gees sempre ❤❤❤ são lenda lenda,essas vozes são 🔝 demais 😍👏👏👏👏 sem palavras essa música 🎸🎷🎷 hummmm demais❤

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Other early ones by Robin,Massachusetts,I Started a Joke, I Just Gotta Get a Message to You.I Can’t See Nobody (written when he was 14)

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Barry is a lifelong fan of country

[@kathyjam2482]

One of my favorites from them.

[@bpfromowc]

Their Vegas concert "One Night Only" is something you should explore. Also their live performances on TV show "Midnight Special" are something else. Thanks

[@sandrastoffel]

Boy does this bring back memories 😢❤

[@gpxo11]

FYI-Bee Gees have been performing and recording since 1963! Check out I Started A Joke-one of their finest that will tug at your heart strings. This is how the Bee Gees sounded back in the day and how most of us heard them back in the day-the falsetto style later was an aberration of their sound.