first time hearing Bee Gees - Tragedy (Reaction!!)

[@poloreacts27]

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[@davidray4437]

Ur the best Polo. Watched alot always come back to you . U haxe a great passion for MUSIC . Love peace n HUGE RESPECT XXX

[@kathieovercash8414]

They had to be creative on the explosion sound. It was Barry making the sound into the microphone. Great video on the making of Tragedy.

[@kathieovercash8414]

It's crazy that none of them could read music yet their creations were incredible. They wrote this song, Too Much Heaven and Shadow Dancing recorded by brother Andy all on the same day and all were number one songs. Also the Bee Gees were established in 1958 when Barry was 11 and the twins were 8. Andy was born that year.

[@edengle1154]

Even before Sat Night Fever, they had a tremendous amount of hits

[@Cherryvanilla27]

Thats how they got the gig. They were on fire!

[@irishgrl]

I loved their early work ❤

[@BobCrabtree-ev4rz]

Didn't do too badly after.

[@Tim_York]

I just remembered when the film Saturday night fever blew up. Both John Travolta and The Bee Gees were everywhere. Polo, if you haven’t seen the film, do yourself a favor and find it. They were very unique in their time. 🖖🏼

[@patst1944]

Their early music is really good too “I Started a Joke”, “Words”, “How to Mend a Broken Heart” “I’ve Got to Get a Message to You”. I like all their music, harmonies are out of this world. Love your reactions

[@ruth4thetruth334]

Don't forget Massachusetts

[@traceycater]

I actually like them better pre-disco!

[@AprilThompsonibc]

So sad that no one remembers the album they released in the late 80's. E.S.P was one of my favorite songs of theirs.

[@SweetThing]

"Lonely Days" is awesome. :)

[@SweetThing]

@@AprilThompsonibc - the Bee Gees had a lot of hits in the 80s and the 90s, post-disco, which was just as awesome. Songs like "One", "Alone", (it's sad to hear Barry sing that now), and "Paying the Price of Love" 1993.

[@analogkid4321]

I was at the Bee Gees' Spirits Having Flown concert in July of 1979 at Dodger Stadium. What an experience! As I recall, we arrived early and it was the summer between 6th and 7th grade for me. We were somewhere in the area of left-center field on a blanket. The place was electric. People were making human pyramids, and tossing folks up in the air using large blankets. It was like a full blown festival. As the sun started to set, the place became absolutely packed. At one point someone noticed Karen Carpenter up in the stands, club/box level (or whatever it's called) and the crowd all tried to move closer to get a better view. Then Barbara Streisand arrived and the crowd reacted in the same manner but even more so, and we almost got trampled underfoot (see how I worked in a Led Zeppelin reference there?) Anyway, during this song, Tragedy, I knew the explosion sound bit near the end of the song was coming, but I did not expect the amazing pyrotechnics that went off with what seemed like the entire upper rigging platform blasting with numerous and simultaneous explosions. That moment has forever been etched in my memory.

[@56music64]

Lovely memories for you. Yes I saw them at Festival Hall in Brisbane Australia in 1971. They are loved here particularly as they lived in Brisbane's bayside from about 1958 to 1967. There has been a Bee Gees Way built, with statues of the boys and video clips, built for them by the seaside here at Redcliffe where they lived. Barry came out a couple of times to inspect the Way in the years since, with many members of his family present, including his wife, some of his kids, his mum, sister and Barry's best friends. So sad all his siblings and his parents have now passed. Genius writers and singers.

[@Joshualuv13]

Sounds bloody amazing! I saw Bowie for the first time as a 16-year-old in 78 during his thin white duke stage and station to station performed live ,Just blew my mind .

[@56music64]

@@Joshualuv13 My first husband and I were also at the same concert at Lang Park in 1978. Bowie and his set with all the white lights was brilliant. I also saw the Rolling Stones at Milton Tennis Courts in the rain in 1973, plus many other artists over the years at Festival Hall.

[@slucas60]

YES! SAME except we were at the opening concert of the tour in Ft Worth Texas. I was18 and my fiance' was 17. And the Tragedy explosion was amazing!

[@BarbaraNorris-xm9ub]

Sounds amazing!

[@WelshAmethystGirl087]

The beegees one night only in vegas live performance was out of this world and for sure worth a watch a truly electric night

[@rosemary702001]

The boys could write! Barry was prolific and his lyrics so precise. Every song was a story and every story relatable. They were brilliant.

[@MrDeadstu]

Some pretty talented brothers, their harmonies are S tier. There was a fourth brother, Andy, that had a solo career, but sadly he died young. Tragedy is one of my favorite Bee Gees' song.

[@heliotropezzz333]

Andy had a solo career before he died.

[@chab1rd155]

The explosion sound towards the later part of the song was made by Barry with his mouth in the studio!

[@vickiwhite4004]

Angels with purty hair ! I will forever think of that now.

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

You need to see the video. They are amazing.

[@vandoraginther6421]

Barry's falsetto is very good but his chest voice is great as well. These brothers are just the best. Love the Bee Gees

[@sl9575]

You're right nothing compares to the Bee Gees! Great reaction!

[@bethanyhuber2598]

Sir Barry Gibb just received a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Although I personally believe he and his brothers should have received this award ten years sooner, I’m happy that he was able to appear in person to receive this incredible honor that represents he and his brothers lifetime contribution to the music industry.

[@genedeahl7453]

You made me howl with laughter with "Purrdy Hair" completely out of left field for Polo!!!!

[@ppiechnik]

They wrote this song and Too Much Heaven in one day!!!!

[@henriksylvestolsen4885]

and Shadow dancing to Andy

[@jameserickson25]

What an extraordinary day😉💕🎶

[@kathieovercash8414]

Yes. All three were number one hits.

[@LifeIsStrange1229]

********Bee Gees wrote a song for Otis Redding in 1967 but he passed away before he could sing it. R&B. They recorded it themselves. Please react to this song. "To Love Somebody". Beautiful

[@constancesefa7977]

This is what we call pure talent they and James Blunt are my favorite ❤

[@jacqueline4514]

Oh yes, they sing like Angels❤. If you react to another Bee Gees song, I recommend “Nights On Broadway”. I am an unapologetic disco lover and aficionado, all the way through to the ultra emotional and beat/bass heavy Freestyle in the second half of the 80’s and early 90’s. It is impossible to not feel light, uplifted, and move your body ❤. Giving serious consideration to starting a Disco history type channel; husband and son bought me the equipment 2 Christmases ago and I haven’t applied myself and made the time.

[@spikelou]

Nights on Broadway might be my favorite of theirs.

[@kkampy4052]

That song really makes me nostalgic. One of my favs by the BeeGees.

[@claireb9127]

Great songs/ music, great times and memories. You really should start your own channel, sounds a good idea.

[@marleneobstnash5517]

Start your channel!! Get out there! Life is meant to be lived! Only love Jacqueline ❤❤ 🙏 🙏

[@BobCrabtree-ev4rz]

Agreed.Nights On Broadway is a great song..but it's not a disco song.

[@EastCoastGal66]

I love this song so much! I love The Bee Gees and had their posters on my bedroom wall in the 70’s. ❤ My favorite song is “Fanny be tender with my love.”

[@M00159]

I love what you said: “ Music always sounds so heroic”. Perfect description and I agree.

[@LoisChisholm]

Bee Gees harmonies are always awesome! To me their career is in two parts: 1) Before Disco, and, 2) Disco and Beyond. For some folks, they only know the second part, but it's ALL good.

[@dubivxler]

bee gees love you inside out

[@cathywilliams2750]

There wasn't or isn't anyone like them. I've ;oved them for 50 plus years. Thqanlk you for reacting to them and please do more. ]

[@LynnCarroll-ty4dm]

Hi Polo, I am a 70 yr old British woman and so pleased to see you loving the Bee Bees as I grew up with them, not literally. If you don't know, they are brothers and there was a 4th one called Andy who died early on in their career. One of my favourites was Massachusetts, you should check it out. I am sure you've heard of Lulu (To Sir with Love) and she was married to Maurice Gibb. Anyway love your channel and look forward to more. Heard of Gary Pucket and the Union Gap? Btw Bee Gees were raised in Australia.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

I saw you reacted to a Barbara Streisand song. She and Barry Gibb recorded a duo called “Woman in Love” and it’s a must hear.

[@donnakubiski5572]

I think he only does backing vocals on "Woman In Love". The song where they sing as a duo is "Guilty".

[@htbald1]

The Bee Gees wrote and produced the "Guilty" album with Streisand, there were two hit duets with Barry from that album, " Guilty" and " What kind of fool" with "Woman in love" said to be her biggest international hit! The Bee Gees have written, produced, and/ or performed over 1000 songs with over 100 being in the top 10. They were a pretty amazing group!

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

These btothers are awesome singers. Wow!!!!

[@Jude_196]

There ARE ONLY GOOD BEEGEES tunes.... Very well said, Polo!!

[@vickiconley3638]

True, not a dud in the bunch is there!?

[@Jude_196]

@@vickiconley3638 NOT ONE that I KNOW OF, VICKI!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@wonderfullife7555]

Bee Gees "New York Mining Disaster 1941".... Great song !

[@alpine1600s]

The Bee Gees are unique.

[@matchacl]

The Bee Gees were more my late sister's style, but I always enjoyed their music. She and I went and saw them in concert back in the day-a gift I gave her for her birthday. They really did a great show.

[@bove2k918]

Shit, this brings me back to popping in an 8-track in my mom's car. Loved this song!

[@irishgrl]

If you admitted you liked Disco in the 70s & 80s, you were practically a pariah! But it was my guilty pleasure 😂

[@paintedlady4589]

My favorite is "Fanny" Be tender with my love. Love the Bee Gees.

[@ms.rlsteele351]

That was written about one of their housekeepers, I believe..

[@paintedlady4589]

@@ms.rlsteele351 Whaaat??😳 How strange. What is the story on that?

[@GailK.]

Aaaahhhhhh the disco years gives me chills. We’d go out every night after work to dance at the discos. Great groups, great bands, great harmonies. OMG! I was blessed to hear music from my grandparents’ Blues, my parent’s big bands and 50’s Las Vegas clubs, and my time since the 60’s. I love that you can appreciate them.

[@bathset1119]

One of my favourite BeeGees songs is Fanny be Tender

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

You need to see the video . Its so good.

[@TheRoostervisor]

I'm a lifelong metal head...I love 70's disco and funk and always have!

[@jacksonlinda5919]

If you can, please react to "Spirits Having Flown". They even named their plane after it! Barry Gibb, the eldest brother (and the one who sings in a falsetto), is the only one left but they absolutely OWNED the Disco Era!

[@TomFurr-uc1hj]

Twice in this song you hear what sounds like explosions.Thats being done by Barry Gibbs mouth.

[@justingutube]

I just fn love these guys and am happy I am around to hear them. They are eternal and Barry should be lauded as one of the best ever. So unique and awesome.

[@324cmac]

I feel sad for Barry Gibb. He's the only brother still alive and he misses them.

[@johneldridge8678]

"Love so right" is a must from them.

[@Sandra6411]

Also, the Gibb brothers (Barry, Robin, Maurice) were EXCELLENT songwriters. They not only wrote ALL their songs, but they wrote hits for others. In the 70’s-80’s, everything they put out (either for themselves or as writers & producers for others), those songs became hits! Please do songs recorded by other artists that The Bee Gees wrote. Some include: If I Can't Have You (Yvonne Elliman) -- went to #1 Woman in Love ( Barbra Streisand)- went to #1!. In fact, The Bee Gees wrote every song on her Guilty CD, and Barry did 2 duets with her. And he did most of the background vocals on a lot of the songs. They won a Grammy for best song by a group or duo for Guilty. Islands in the Stream (Kenny Rogers & Dolly Partons) - went to #1. In fact, The Bee Gees wrote all the songs on Kenny's "Eyes that See in the Dark" CD with Barry doing a lot of background vocals. Heartbreaker (Deion Warwick). In fact, The Bee Gees wrote every song on this CD too. This was her best selling CD! The Bee Gees also did the Background vocals. Chain Reaction (Diana Ross) - went to #1 in several European countries! And yes, The Bee Gees wrote all the songs on this CD too. Barry also did the background vocals. Immortality (Celine Dion) The Bee Gees (went to number 1 in several countries),also sung background. The live 1997 from Vegas is excellent! More Than a Woman (Tavares) Love Me (Yvonne Elliman) Come on Over (Olivia Newton John) Emotions (Samantha Sang, with a lot of background vocals with Barry). Destiny's Child also recorded it. Grease--from the movie (Frankie Valli), went #1 Heart Beating in Time (Leo Sayer) Let me wake up in your arms (Lulu), who use to be married to Maurice Gibb A lot of Andy Gibb songs (Shadow Dancing, Everlasting Love, Love is Thicker than Water, Our Love, Don't Throw It Away; Desire;). Andy's 3 released solo songs all went to #1!

[@sgagne1]

Brought me back to my younger years... Thank you.

[@gwenmorantz7767]

There was no one else like the brothers Gibb, nobody before or since sounds like them.❤❤❤❤

[@collette9008]

Boomer here. The BeeGees are one of the greatest bands of all time. Wrote their own songs as well as many others for different performers that all became hits. You really should watch Saturday Night Fever. Sadly, Barry is the only one of the four brother still with us. Thanks Polo for the memories ❤️.

[@jacksonlinda5919]

Maurice passed in 2003, Andy in 1988, and Robin in 2012. Barry released a duets album, "Greenfields", in 2021 with country singers singing Bee Gees songs. It's great!

[@collette9008]

@jacksonlinda5919 thanks, I already realized my mistake and corrected it.

[@felicityblack3555]

the thing about the Bee Gees is, that they sounded just like that when they were singing live, too. I had the fortune to go to a concert of then in the '90's and they were a-mazing. They had problems with the power on stage, so they just got their guitars and sung a-capella. it was simply wonderful!

[@jeffheins6624]

The Foo Fighters disco cover album is a great love letter to the brothers Gibb. It's just fun watching Dave Grohl hit the falsetto dressed in a leisure suit. You really can't go wrong listening to these guys, whatever decade you choose from

[@jimmayors2315]

Another bouncer-sized dude with an angelic voice is Aaron Neville

[@realbser1956]

Yeah, that synth sound caught my ear too. Not having heard this for many years, it is interesting what you hear so many years later with a different musical perspective.

[@ronileigh9336]

Yes please give us some more of the Bee Gees. I love all their music. I'm subscribed and I always give you a thumbs up. You deserve getting likes it's the right thing to do for everyone to hit that thumb.

[@deemariedubois4916]

I haven’t heard this is so long. It’s a great song by the BeeGees…thank you.

[@gracegeek4678]

Some love for the band too! They always had top studio talent

[@brendahipsher273]

Interesting fact. Bee gees write the music before the lyrics to their songs. Watch the utube video of the making of this song in the studio.

[@davidray4437]

Thanks ill do that xxx

[@vs13231]

FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS and HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART Just take my word for it!

[@MatthewC137]

"Angels with purdy hair." 😂😅

[@bettyartis3648]

Great reaction. Barry created that explosion by cupping his mouth over the mike. Barry also said that the music needs to be interesting when there's no vocals and vice versa.

[@Hat5858]

I think it was Maurice wasnt it?

[@reneemanning5194]

No it was Barry on the video of the making of Tragedy that said it

[@allewis7810]

Just found your site, I am loving the fact that you delve into all types of music. There is so much great music out there that is slipping away. Jim Croce is someone I think you would like, He was a great story teller with his music. I would love to hear you react to his biggest hit, "I"ve Got a Name. We tragically lost Jim in 1973 at age 30. What he might have really become had he lived.

[@deborahh2556]

You still gotta hear their early "Lonely Days" song and video from the 60's. Fabulous!

[@collette9008]

I second that emotion 😍!

[@alanhannah5113]

You need to hear fanny be tender with my heart brother

[@MsAppeljack]

They had been recording for years before they even realized they could do the fallsettos. They all three had beautiful baritone voices. Go listen to Fanny Be Tender With My Love it goes with the fallsettos and the baritones. Their mothers favorite recording of theirs. Oh at the end of this recording that explosion noise is Barry ;) he was asked if he could do it, and he did ;)

[@Prone2Thrill]

"You should be dancing"....yeah!

[@KipArmadillo]

We have been absolutely blessed by the harmonies and hooks of the Bee Gees.

[@Fancyfree252]

I just stumbled across your channel. Love it!! Fact is…The Bee Gees were popular in Australia and were physically making their way to England when The Beatles appeared on Ed Sullivan. When they exploded, the poor Beegees were over shadowed until Disco hit the scene years later and then they became famous.

[@Joshualuv13]

Barry always wore very tight pants 👖 😂Best harmonies ever .

[@stephencole8769]

Just want to say, i love all your reactions. I appreciate where you come from, where you have been. I appreciate your open mind and calm demeanor, that I am sure would not be when needed. We have similar backgrounds. Just wanted to say hello and keep doing what you do. I like you as is and don't need to adjust ;)

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

"Angels with curly hair, and beards and moustaches!" 😊

[@brandonjeeboo]

I listened to this back in high school 80's on cassettes and Walkman 🇬🇾

[@terrylynnheinrich8777]

Love this music... wish you could get the whole vibe of the disco era...the clothes..the dancing..the disco ball...it was a magical time for sure

[@davidray4437]

Oh YES !!! BOOGIE ON DOWN !!! XX Love peace n RESPECT xxx

[@kimkirsch-blasius4501]

Had this 3 section fold out on vinyl. Inside were all 3 of the brothers. One on each section...Barry in the middle. My dance partner LOL! I LOVED them! I even had a BeeGees lunch box in 5th grade! Tragedy has always been a fave!

[@debbieking3575]

YOU MUST WATCH STAYIN ALIVE!!! Great reaction ❤

[@AuthorLaurieAnnSmith]

Thank you Polo for another great reaction video! I love the Bee Gees!! I grew up listening to the Gibb brothers and absolutely love their music. If you get a chance, be sure and check out a biography on them. They really worked hard to get where they got.

[@kellyferguson6100]

GOATS. I tell ya, Goats!

[@gaylaliles4095]

It grabs me every time when Barry holds that long note in falsetto. How did he do that?

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Fanny be Tender is another great song with so many layers of harmony.

[@donnadubyak6504]

My favorite Bee Gees from that era. I liked some of their earlier stuff too.

[@davidray4437]

Pure magic !!! A time when ur only STRESS was getting ur hair right !!! Love peace n RESPECT xxx

[@garysteinert8040]

That’s Barry making the explosion sound with his voice.

[@reneemanning5194]

He cups his hands together and makes the sounds for the studio version the drums are in the live session

[@johnblacksmith9505]

'You Should Be Dancing' is my absolute fav Bee Gees song

[@justice316]

I feel you brother! These guys nailed it all the time and not to mention their younger brother Andy Gibbs. You need to check him out too. 👍👍

[@randystalnaker6700]

Thanks Polo....GREAT reaction....you made my night!

[@AB-C1]

They all banged proper top drawer birds so they did something right lol 👌😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@TheGoldbaxter]

the most prolific singer songwriters in the business. When they werent writing songs for themselves they were writing songs for alot of ather artists!

[@Lionize728]

"Nights On Broadway" and "You Should Be Dancing" are a couple tracks by them you might like.

[@rustbeltwriter]

This is the music of my formative early childhood years. My mom had a lot of their records and we had this on 45 and I would always get up and dance to it. I had their box set on cassette! This and "You Should Be Dancing" were essential disco dance tracks and if they don't make you move there's something wrong with you. Disco flashed so high that when it crashed it was big, and the Bee Gees and others who were known for that music fell hard and it was difficult for them to recover. Disco and disco dancing got TRASHED by society and really never recovered. As with many things, time changes how you look at it and now I'm glad people can recognize this music in the spirit of it's fun, driving beat. The Bee Gees' voices were indeed heavenly when all together. I think Barry's falsetto is the 70s version of Frankie Valli's from the late 50s/early 60s - check out Walk Like A Man as an example. He too tried to get in on the disco thing (listen to Swearin' to God).

[@davidray4437]

Funny i remembered every word!!!! 45s n cassettes cmon they were good times . Love peace n RESPECT xxx

[@ManicReactions]

It wasn’t enough that the Bee Gees owned the disco era, they wrote #1 hits for other artists during and after their 1970s peak.

[@billyebrown]

Check out "This is Where I Came In." I would love to buy you a cup of coffee but I have breast cancer and lots of medical bills. I love watching your reactions. You are always insightful.

[@JMP829]

One of my favorite Bee Gees songs, “ Will you still love me tomorrow”, actually one of the few cover songs they made, but one that is very different from the original. Please check it out.

[@ms.rlsteele351]

❤❤❤❤

[@pebskicali4367]

Thank you😊

[@barbarapatterson9288]

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons might be a close second but no one quite like the BeeGees. Check them out. 'What a Night is a big hit. They had a huge catalogue

[@irishgrl]

Agreed. They deserve more love 👍

[@jacquelynwallen5542]

These guys were the go to dance music of the day.. I had the biggest crush on Andy Gibb as a 12 year old.

[@davidray4437]

Thank you for taking n me back !!! Loved it RIP x 2 SHINE BRIGHT xx Love peace n HUGE RESPECT XXX

[@JanetMyre]

Their catalog is endless, and songwriters first, singers second! All together, fabulous! When he's Gone, plsase! Robin shines!

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

You cant compare the Bee Gees to any one . They were one of a kind. God gave them their talent.

[@singluna888]

Wow! You're in for a treat. They have so many era's for you to choose from.

[@PMV928]

One of my favorites is Wind of Change. But i have many

[@heatherdixon7715]

Just love your eye contact with the viewers

[@vickiconley3638]

Love the Bee Gee's, grew up with them too! So many great hits through the years. Thanks Polo!

[@kevanwebb85]

I bought the album this comes from on its release and it's an amazing album.