SO DIFFERENT!..BeeGees - Tragedy | FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION

[@richardsass5906]

When this song came out, it set a record. The BeeGees were the first band, since the Beatles, to have 5 songs in the top 10, at the same time. The BeeGees, were at their peak, when this came out.

[@brenod8821]

Yep! actually, barrry is still the only one who has had 4 songs composed by him, one after another at the same time on the billboard 😮😊

[@virginiajackson8813]

This is the song when they had me! TRAGEDY! Then I became a forever fan!

[@shyman99]

So much misinformation. This song was released a year after the event you are referring to. Barry Gibb was the COMPOSER of 5 songs in the top 10 at the same time. And he did not set a record because as you said, the Beatles (Lennon/McCartney) already had the record. Goodness gracious. I can't believe so many likes for this post. People will believe anything they read.

[@jeffreymosher6334]

Richard, nice story, and The Bee Gees DID write 5 songs in the Top 10 all at once on February 25, 1978, when they had #1) "Stayin' Alive" Bee Gees #2) "(Love Is) Thicker Than Water" Andy Gibb #5) "Emotion" Samantha Sang #8) "Night Fever" Bee Gees #10) "How Deep Is Your Love" Bee Gees. AND "Tragedy" WAS the Bee Gee's 5th of 6 #1's in a row when it topped the charts on March 24, and 31, 1979. However, this was 13 months after Barry and the brothers had 5 of the Top 10 songs.

[@time2chill121]

Yes they were

[@sherilynkd]

It does my heart good to see young people enjoying the same music I danced to when I was in my 20s.

[@diggitydog412]

agree with you!!!

[@kikialdrich4574]

Agreed

[@glboo1]

Yes!

[@rharvey2124]

Great music is Timeless.

[@craigs1437]

Yes, it's interesting.

[@larrybeeman3150]

The explosion sounds were made by Barry with his mouth on the mic.

[@joanndowers5080]

No one sings like the Bee Gees. You gotta love them! ❤😊

[@alicericcardi3199]

I ABSOLUTELY love how much Jordan LOVES the BeeGees!!

[@vanessafletcher6710]

This is absolute 70's. One of the best BeeGee's songs. Everything about it.

[@jjsykes031]

This and night's on Broadway are 2 of my favs!

[@bonnieplasha4684]

​@@jjsykes031Mine too!!❤

[@mimomof2]

I'm glad you're diving into their older stuff. Next up should be Run to Me, Nights on Broadway, I Started a Joke, Gotta Get A Message to You. Just to name a few! 😊😊

[@rogeroran2911]

Quality choices

[@donnabush3759]

And Fanny luv that and nights on broadway

[@rogeroran2911]

If you did already and I missed it ignore this, but if you haven’t already, listen to New York Mining Disaster

[@jameslamon116]

You forgot words and the nights The night the lights went out in Massachusetts

[@pennysilvey8868]

Bee Gees are One of my favorites, however, but this song is not. If you want to hear a jamming song and one of their batter hits, please do jive talking.

[@michaelmacdermott6340]

My absolute favorite song of the Bee Gees is "Lonely Days". It's an older song from when they focused more on harmonies than Barry's falsetto. I remember first hearing it off of my sister's 45, played on a record player back when I was in first grade. Memories!

[@sherribanta6818]

Was going to suggest that too! Love that song!

[@Jagangela]

My favorite one also!

[@maxmirni2768]

live in concert it is amazing

[@davideberhart9523]

My childhood (under 10) favorite Lonely Days. I didn’t have a stereo in my bedroom as a youngster but a small AM/FM transistor radio, small enough to sneak under my pillow, allowed me to hear music. Fell in love with music because of my sneaky habits that my dad would have punished me, if I was caught, lol.

[@cynthiamashburnrossershay8367]

Great! Analysis

[@BettyGrin]

The Bee Gee’s have repackaged themselves many time and they seem to have no bounds. They can do it all.

[@billyrampersad1750]

So so true, they're like musical chameleons ...

[@theodoreritola7641]

This LP Came out in Jan 1979 Its 70s AMBER Jay you like the 70s way more than your letting on

[@SleepyJukebox-vv9dy]

Not disco, they got a bad rap back in 1979 early 1980s

[@noraakkary7594]

I saw the Bee Gees in concert, I actually witnessed Greatness!! They were beyond brilliant, the greatest band of all time ❤❤

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

The Gibb brothers wrote both "Tragedy" and "Too Much Heaven" (another American #1), in an afternoon off from making the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band movie in which they were starring. Then in the evening they wrote another American #1 single, "Shadow Dancing" for their brother Andy Gibb. Stuck for a convincing thunderclap sound, Barry Gibb cupped his hands over a microphone and made an exploding noise with his mouth. Several of these sounds were then mixed together, creating the large boom heard on this song.

[@loristone9242]

At the concert when they did this song, there was a big explosion with pyrotechnics and stuff. SO cool for my 4th grade self to see in 1979. One of the best times I remember with my Daddy. He got me the posters of them and a program and a concert shirt, too. I thought it was the coolest thing ever!!

[@kathleenj.daniel1693]

@@loristone9242 Saw spirits having flown in Miami 79 pouring rain at the Baseball Stadium - The explosion was Barry belching He spoke about it afterward!

[@ChandraLeigh]

Yes Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band movie! So good to see true fans here.

[@PatriciaSanchez-ug6jh]

There IS a video of the explosion that Barry recorded using his mouth cupped with his hands.

[@ozarkmtnites]

They also (mostly Barry) wrote a ton of hits for over artist.

[@paulmargett9360]

I'm still surprised that you've not reacted to any of their earlier stuff from the sixties like "Massachusetts" "I've just got to get a message to you" "Words" "Don't Forget to Remember" a very different sound they had back then. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jcdvt1]

YES! The older ones are my favorite!

[@ginasarmina4728]

Love their older music ❤️

[@dv3507]

Ahh, I love "Words!"

[@richmayes8451]

Yes. I would love to see their reaction to the very early stuff before the Bee Gees ventured into more of a disco vibe.

[@paulamelnyk986]

They did react to How Do You Mend a Broken Heart

[@skip66]

'Words' was recorded in their pre-disco days. One of my favorites from them.

[@Rogn1]

Do you like the Barry/Dolly duet of Words? It is so good.

[@lifewuzonceezr]

There is a Barry/Dolly 'word's! ?! To the googlemobile! I love words almost as much as this. XooX

[@towanda2947]

@@lifewuzonceezr I adore words

[@cathyopthof8136]

All of their early songs, in the 60’s were sooooo phenomenal! Words, Where would I be without my Woman, N.Y. Mining Disaster, To Love Somebody, First of May.........

[@thomasfleming4570]

I think this is when they were transitioning from 70s to 80s. Either way I love this song

[@amymaddux3819]

Yeah… definitely getting into the disco vibe here.. which was only a part of their entire career as they were experts at reinventing themselves.

[@melaniering6502]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE watching you two and the Bee Gees.. PRICELESS!

[@rickclark8657]

The story of the thunderclap: Stuck for a convincing thunderclap sound, Barry Gibb cupped his hands over a microphone and made an exploding noise with his mouth. Several of these sounds were then mixed together, creating the large boom heard on this song.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

I wanted to make sure that someone made this comment!

[@chab1rd155]

Ditto!!!

[@tinakeith5822]

Me too!!!

[@Scsibut]

Same here

[@lindasmalley5864]

Same. Incredible!

[@NOLAgenX]

This has the distinction of reaching number 1 here in the US twice, separated by a week in between. I had work my Dad hard to get him to convince my Mom to let me get the album. Trivia, the explosion was done by Barry with his mouth because nothing else worked like he wanted.

[@katherinetschetter1956]

I think you would enjoy their older music. Two of my favourites: I Started a Joke Words The vibe is very different, but the talent is unmistakable.

[@katherinetschetter1956]

@@db4982 Fabulous choices!

[@Rogn1]

Barry just sang Words with Dolly Parton. Almost enough to make you cry.

[@katherinetschetter1956]

@@Rogn1 I will have to check that out!

[@4508bluesky]

There are songs that Robin sang in your list here…. I’m glad that Robin got to do lead too…. But isn’t it Barry that they are all excited over?

[@abdeton1899]

@@4508bluesky Yes, the songs Robin sang lead on aren't nearly as good, if you ask me. But everyone has different taste.

[@Traci71769]

I was 14yrs old and got to see the Tragedy Concert. It was totally unforgettable and Andy was with them. It was my favorite concert til I saw them here in Las Vegas for their One Night Only convert. I am very grateful to see them twice. And Barry did the thunder sound in a microphone lol❤

[@silentassassin47]

the what sound now? lol

[@KD-cd2ck]

@@silentassassin47 the explosion

[@russe19642]

​@@KD-cd2ckyou must have been lucky to have a family to be able to afford to go,I couldn't imagine it being a cheap trip,worth it though if you can afford it. I'd go if I had a chance

[@KD-cd2ck]

@@russe19642 huh?

[@RK-gg4dd]

This was after the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack so 1979. Their music was influenced by the Delphonics, who was a falsetto band. It wasn’t until the song Nights on Broadway that Barry gave the falsetto a try. Found success with it and was encouraged to keep singing with it. Also, the making of this song in studio is great to watch!

[@laurieshreffler5028]

There is actually a song in the late 60s called Please Read Me where they did the high harmonies .

[@Habichiwoowoo]

You beautiful people delight me with your enthusiasm. And make me laugh with your innocence. Jay, I love that you love Bee Gees but kind of shake my head a little (with a smile) at how little you know about your favorite band/singer. You gotta keep in mind, this is a big world you're diving into. The Bee Gees put their first album out in 1965. Their 22nd and final album as a band was realeased in 2001. And this whole best-falsetto-ever didn't even become a thing until their 13th album, Main Course, which marked a big change in their sound. You should go back and find the early stuff (some of them great songs with Robin in the lead) like I Started a Joke, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, Words, Lonely Days, Butterfly, Massachusetts, Run to Me. Dive deep! It's a fantastic rabbit hole to explore! Have fun. Love you!

[@jskit92380]

...To Love Somebody. ☮🖤🤘

[@Loganman45]

Run to me is my favorite.

[@SleepyJukebox-vv9dy]

​@@Loganman45 they should do run to me

[@breckrichardson390]

Amber doesn't seem too into what is probably my favorite BeeGees song. It did hit #1 in the U.S. and several other countries. I've been listening to this song for over 40 years and I still love it.

[@theodoreritola7641]

In 1979 Amber its 70s Baby

[@ronnix23]

There's a live version of the Bee Gees performing their hit song "You Should Be Dancing" with their brother Andy. That would be a cool version of that song to react to.

[@elaineh7993]

Andy was a smaller version of Barry! Both so handsome!

[@luiscruz9618]

I agree 👍

[@consciousbeing1188]

I think they've already reacted to it

[@ronnix23]

@@consciousbeing1188 If they have then it must've gotten blocked because I can't find it.

[@consciousbeing1188]

@@ronnix23 - I watch a few reaction channels so it's more likely I'm mistaking it.

[@joycelynnrobinson2145]

Barry actually made that thunder sound by cupping his hands over the mic and experimenting until he got the desired effect per the documentary ✌🏾

[@barbaranorris6977]

Now, I love this song. I love the video of them putting song together.

[@bryansproles2879]

This is PURE Disco-era BeeGees, when they were at their peak of popularity. Total 70's. Some more must-listen 70's era BeeGees: You Should Be Dancing (Super disco bassline), Nights on Broadway, Stayin' Alive, and More Than A Woman. Some non-disco hits: I Started A Joke, I've Gotta Get A Message To You, Massachusetts, Alone, How Deep Is Your Love? The only singer I can think of who MAY be able to do a higher falsetto than Barry is Frankie Valli - check out his song with the Four Seasons "Sherry" (also you should ABSOLUTELY put the theme song for the movie "Grease" on your list - written by the BeeGees, sung solo by Frankie.) Tragedy and Nights On Broadway are EASILY my top 2 Bee Gees songs.

[@merlball8520]

I love "Sherry". The song used to give me goosebumps when I'd hear it on the oldies radio station as a kid.

[@bryansproles2879]

@@merlball8520 Also "Walk Like A Man", he gets some great falsetto in that one as well.

[@kevinkarcher7508]

The Bee Gees were never a disco band. They made songs you could move to but were never disco.

[@waltzawaydreaming1801]

I’m not sure how hard core BEE GEE fans feel about the song You Win Again, but there is something about it that I love…and highly recommend/request . It’s a bit more mellow, came out in the mid 80’s, didn’t do to well in the U.S., but there’s something that always kept it relevant in my mind and capitulated my heart.

[@Ozefan2580]

That is a GREAT song!

[@ChanelStuff]

Don't think I've heard that one. I'll have to check it out👍

[@mikes.6985]

Another great song is "One". It too came out in the 80's.

[@Nebocsid]

Talking to fellow Bee Gees fans, You Win Again is consistently regarded as an underrated song. I slightly disagree as it was a Number 1 in the UK, but we're on the State/Canadian side of things so we didn't get it played over here. Definitely worth a reaction video, though.

[@glennallen239]

I like the song as well.

[@lisaj6728]

Probably my favorite Bee Gees tune along with “Nights on Broadway”! Thanks for reacting to it!

[@spicerack4397]

Tragedy was so great in the clubs, pumping out on great club speakers. Even the fellas that always stand along the walls of the clubs came out for this one.

[@anthonyjames4648]

The miracle of the Bee Gees ! ❤❤

[@charlesrichardson8684]

One of the greatest 70’s song ever!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥 thanks guys🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jenniferjacobs228]

The BeeGees are so much more than just the short lived Disco. They began as kids in the 60's on TV music shows in Australia. You need to check their early work, like Spicks and Specks eg. The falsetto didn't even start until the 70's disco era. previous to that Barry didn't know he could do it..lol... They put out so much in the 80's and into the 90's.

[@palmirasanchez]

This was actually one of my favorite songs! Bee Gees always put in a vibe!!!

[@msgypsyqueen]

I was born in 1964… And let me tell you your love of the Bee Gees is shared by millions and millions and millions of people… Little me included! @7:19.. that..”k’SHHH!!” sound is what I waited for every time I listened to this song!! This band covers so many spectrums of music genres… That’s why they are so awesome and iconic! Cheers from 🇨🇦🤓🎉🎉🎉🎉❤️

[@user-uy1mz2hw9x]

I think i may have heard back in the day but i didnt realize it was the BeeGees wow i love it.

[@gaylaliles4095]

Thanks for getting back to the Bee Gees!Check out their early days in 1967 "To Love Somebody." They were so naturally gifted & so young.

[@karlsmith2570]

This Bee Gees song was a staple in the Disco clubs for getting people out on the dance floor

[@paulberthold932]

I don’t consider this a disco song though.

[@karlsmith2570]

@@paulberthold932 Neither did The Bee Gees, even despite it being released during the Disco era

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

" Tragedy... when the feelings gone and you can't go on, it's tragedy". GREAT Song! Not sure why Amber doesn't really like this one, unless it's just the beginning part before the intensity comes in. But that's really the key to making a good song, it's all about contrast.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

@ 10:04 Yeah - I saw that too. :) Oh well, body language doesn't lie. There's other BeeGee's songs that I like better than this one too.

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

@@JustMe-vk4fn Yup, behavior and body language say a lot.

[@joemachine4714]

She said she had a recent rib injury and can't move.

[@dennismccarty7728]

before they went disco they were great also.

[@beachbumsailordude]

One day I was listening to an album rock station. When the DJ came back from a commercial break he said, "I'm going to paly you this record. We have a pre-release copy if it. It's not coming out for 3 or 4 weeks. We would never normally play this song because it's not our format. I'm playing it because it's going to be a HUGE record". That was the first time I heard "Tragedy". The rest is history. BTW Jay and Amber you should check out "New York City Mining Disaster". It's one of their first great songs way before the disco era stuff.

[@rhondabaker1064]

This was one of their hits that ended up labeling their music as “disco”. Incorrectly, I might ad. Thank you for playing it. This takes me back to my youth, and roller skating to disco music. They are still the greatest!

[@vcancer]

Same here! I would roller skate to this with my little kid's badass face and yell out TRAGEDY!

[@MacXpert74]

Actually their “Disco image” mainly came from their Saturday Night Fever hits. This song was released a couple of years later. I would agree that this song ‘Tragedy’ isn’t really “Disco”.

[@giovannib.9260]

This is not disco

[@rhondabaker1064]

@@giovannib.9260 No, it isn’t. I absolutely agree with you. As I said, it was labeled “disco” incorrectly. At least where I come from in rural California. Do you have any idea how many people were “closet fans” of the Bee Gee’s because of the disco label? But, as far as the era it comes from, it does remind me of the roller rink on Saturday disco nights-in which the Bee Gee’s were frequently played. If you’re from that time you’ll understand what I was referring to. Thank you for your response.

[@Chrisrob90406]

It was disco to me and my peers. True you could not dance to it in the same way ... only a few could and do a good job. It was more complicated so the BeeGees grew with this ... but still disco to me.

[@georgedominguez255]

Love You Inside and Out and Spirits Having Flown are masterpieces from The Bee Gees! Also Shine Shine--Barry Gibb goes solo!

[@comntz4u]

Please try one of their best non-disco songs, the the moving, if oddly titled "New York Mining Disaster 1941." No exaggerated falsetto, just solid singing.

[@donnacrimmins789]

Love how you have their pictures on your wall.

[@freakinbuhda]

i think it's cool that Barry made that explosion sound.....

[@lynnerapping7725]

😂😂 You guys are a riot! Jay, you are too much!😆 I'm with you on this one, Amber! But the truth is, the Bee Gees are special!! Go try some of their older songs, pre disco. Love you guys!!

[@katie-didellis2437]

Thank you so much for this reaction video. Tragedy is one of my top favorite Bee Gee songs. And Barry's falsetto is perfect. I believe he is considered one of, if not the top falsetto voices. He can do it out at any time. All three of these guys are uber-talented. No one can touch them. I love the Bee Gees, you have gone down one of the greatest Rabbit holes in the music world. Thank you again for this reaction! (Love you Barry 💓)

[@deachristiancatlady5435]

There's a live version of the Bee Gees performing their hit song "You Should Be Dancing" with their brother Andy. the video!!!!!

[@carolemurray4532]

I agree Rob. The Bee Gees are the best! And, I love disco......the best years of my young life.

[@DeNigro52]

When artists actually had TALENT! The Bee Gees were a once in a lifetime band. No one has or will EVER come close. ❤️🔥

[@trjbrew]

One of their many great ones. You should hear "Nights on Broadway".

[@carolyncappitelli1460]

Yes! The Midnight Special video. Maurice does the falsetto on that one.

[@magneto7930]

That thunder explosion that you're hearing is actually Barry Gibb blowing into the microphone.

[@bradsullivan2495]

Another great one from this album is definitely slower, "Love You Inside and Out"

[@jjphoenix4055]

Tragedy is a masterpiece. And the Bee Gees (not just Barry) are one of the most underrated bands of all time. At the same level of the best of the best. Eternal Bee Gees!

[@Hillers62]

WORD!!!!!

[@seanlowe4785]

Who said they were underrated?

[@svenlima]

Plese define "underrated". How can they be underrated when they earnet half a billion bucks?

[@jber9569]

They definitely were not underrated.

[@AndreDMalan1966]

My late partner looked just like a young Barry Gibb... Long luscious hair, perfect beard. I felt like I had hit the jackpot. He died at 54 after 20 years together, and he will be forever young, forever handsome. ❤

[@BillGraper]

Man, I still remember listening to this 45 back in the late 70's as a little kid. Nostalgic!!! "Night Fever" is my favorite disco hit of theirs, and it was their biggest hit. :) I'm glad you reacted to that one, and FINALLY, "Tragedy"!

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

Haha. I was in high school. Graduated in 1977-Oneonta High. School, Oneonta, New York-which dates me A LOT. I’m 62 years old. Married for FORTY YEARS to the same guy (hubby always tells me to point out that I’m married to my FIRST husband!) Two sons and one son-in-law-no grandkids-and we think we likely won’t have any grandchildren. Oh, well….

[@BillGraper]

@@drieuxkoeppel8152 I'm 50, never been married, so I'll never have kids. :) Class of 1990!

[@aletmartins6940]

The disco era was about 3 years out of 50 or 60 years. They have distinct, very different eras musically. I fell in love with their 60s music (so romantic), then disco, then excellent music for others and themselves. You can’t put them in a box, except the box marked Unique Excellence.

[@thorfinsky1427]

Ha.......great minds think alike.

[@carlaharrington5120]

Yes! I love their early stuff too; especially "I Started a Joke"!

[@seanjohnson6186]

Exactly while I like their disco and remember when they were releasing those songs. I really prefer other eras more unless I am in the mood to dance like when I was in high school which makes my body hurt for days. I have never heard anyone say this so there is a great possibility I am wrong but I do not believe I have ever heard a male singer sing in falsetto for a continuous time as Barry Gibb. Unless maybe it it would be Marcelito Pomoy (not the correct spelling)

[@vandoraginther6421]

I agree completely!

[@SweetThing]

@@carlaharrington5120 - "Lonely Days".

[@surlechapeau]

Jay/Amber, your 6th Bee Gees song! I'd recommend "To Love Somebody" and "Stayin' Alive" next!!

[@bridgemanjr]

You guys seem to forget, the Bee Gees have been putting out music since 1965. So a lot of music genres came and went and They adapted and weathered the storm. To Love Somebody, I Started A Joke, Lonely Days/Lonely Nights...ENJOY

[@jennifertaylor6197]

The Bee Gees wrote Tragedy and Too Much Heaven in the same afternoon. It reached #1 in the US and UK in 1979. The explosion sound was made by Barry into a microphone in the studio.(3 takes)

[@kathieovercash8414]

And Shadow Dancing that evening. Didn't know that until an interview I watched recently.

[@jeffcampbell5755]

My personal favorites by The Bee Gees are Lonely Days from the early era and Nights On Broadway from the SNF era. Would love to see reactions to them!

[@ruarihutchison6341]

If you really want to go for a different sound to the Bee Gees, you should give their 1987 UK Number 1 single 'You Win Again'. Captured a different feel to their Saturday Night Fever days, and showed a more mature sound to them.

[@Loganman45]

I have suggested this many times. It's their later music I am obsessed with.

[@scottarooni]

Love this song!! I don't think it gets enough love on KZbin so thank you for reacting to it. I think another underappreciated Bee Gees song is called "Love You Inside and Out." I hope you will react to that one, too. 😁

[@ronnix23]

100 percent agree with this recommendation.

[@VikingJeff]

Yep. My favorite Bee Gees song. Maybe my favorite song.

[@foots-qt4pk]

Sir Barry Compton Gibb! lol! He was Knighted by Prince Charles so just call him Sir, lol! There is a video of the Bee Gees in studio working on this song, and figuring out how to make the explosion sound, worth watching.

[@delosjacobs1923]

As much as Jordan loves The Bee Gees disco sound, I can’t believe you haven’t reacted to “ Staying Alive “ yet. This is pure Bee Gees disco.. Jordan buddy, you need to listen to it!!!

[@lisalaursen3684]

Yes!!! Staying Alive was one of their biggest hits 😍

[@SleepyJukebox-vv9dy]

Yes please do listen to staying alive

[@robertg330]

One of my absolute favorite Bee Gee's songs!

[@jasonalmen1274]

Love the reaction! The Bee Gees are one of the greatest bands of all time! You should check out a song they released in the early 1990's called For Whom the Bell Tolls. It is such an underrated song because it was a later release

[@lauriebarnes2999]

Yes, please! I promise that both of you won't be disappointed with this amazing song for one of your Bee Gees reactions.

[@Christine-Golden66]

Now you have to go watch the video called The Making Of Tragedy by The Bee GeeS. You’ll see that explosion sound is made by Barry at the microphone with his hands over it blowing into the mic! Magic!

[@LittleMissEnchanted]

This is one of my favorite songs by them. I love that it's different and so up beat!

[@belindalucero9622]

The thunder sound you notice, Amber, is Barry making explosion sound with his hands formed like a megaphone close to the mike and then they amplified sound to add to recording where he wanted to accentuate the sound. It is shown on video while they are in recording studio. They are musical and production geniuses. Maurice is responsible for a lot of production composing for instrumental background in songs they wrote.He sings the sound to the brass to play on song You Should Be Dancing to name one but they all contribute to production sounds and are perfectionists in their execution of music. I loooove them soooo much. I'm with you Robb. The more you see them on utube interviews, the more you fall in love with each one. You have to react to song called Fanny. Beautiful and musically perfect. So happy to hear of someone in your generation discovering them. Better Midler first gained fame as zinger and recording artist. Did that waaay before movies. Her first sound was from 40's, WWII, music. Her sings were covered some by Pointer Sisters performing on TV shows. Movie called "For the Boys" is my favorite of her acting and singing performances. You should watch it. Funny and historical. IT IS SUPERB. Look it up and watch with your wife.

[@haroldsanteliz6153]

I’m glad that you are one of those that have been able to see the humble Beegee working in an almost perfect anonymous awesome Job , very few people know that Maurice ( Morris ) was the multi instrumentalist and multi talented genius behind nights on Broadway, Heartbreaker , Woman in love , etc , each one one of them shared their talent and came with that incredible and immense and huge explosion of incredible music , they wrote so much music for so many artists and always kept their low profile, they never acted like divos , I’ve lived in Miami for the last 35 years and I had the privilege of watching these guys at the Supermarket, or on any small shop in Miami Beach shopping without a body guard , they were nice with every body, they never acted like Superstars , they were these humble men , shopping like anybody else, that made them very special, these mega Stars and singers , were so humble and nice to everyone, nothing in comparison with those unbearable ones that act like owners of the world , thank you Beegees because you show your greatness on stage and also stopping to talk with everyone who approached you on the store or the sidewalk, you guys , The Beegees were real Menshe , real humble guys and that made you real Great men , thank you guys for being awesome on stage and every where you go , you were the Real Great Ones, Barry, Robin , Maurice ( Morris ) an Andy , you guys will never be forgotten .

[@donnakubiski5572]

I highly agree with the person who suggested "Spirits Having Flown", the title song from the album "Tragedy" is on. It is one of my favorites of theirs. The harmonies in the chorus are one of their best and the music at the end is great.

[@jaccilowe3842]

Drawing towards the end of the disco era. The Bee Gees were shunned after this as the disco sound was old hat. They still did a lot of writing for other people as you know.

[@themajicman745]

If you wanna hear a falsetto,,,you need to hear the very high falsetto of Phillip Bailey of Earth Wind & Fire.

[@bernie66]

Their are their own😮. Never miss with them. RIP Robin, Maurice and Andy, you now sing with the angels and we can still hear you. Your faithful follower. 🎧🎤🎶🔥🫶🙏🙏🙏

[@kikialdrich4574]

Every time my kids complain about something ridiculous, I always bust out into “Tragedy”, in my best Barry voice! Now they love the song! It’s one of my faves.

[@kathieovercash8414]

Lol. Love it.

[@philmiller5401]

"Nights on Broadway" is a must if you haven't heard it yet.

[@GraphicallySpeakingMimi]

PLEASE react to “For whom the bell tolls” by The Bee Gees. I know you love Barry but you will love Robins voice as well. Very unique. There is so much more to The Bee Gees than just Barry’s falsetto, which is phenomenal for sure, but please give Robin and FWTBT a chance. You won’t regret it and Barry leads the song, but Robin comes in with killer vocals on the chorus. 🎤❤️👏

[@HarveyTwoFaceDent]

Fantastic song

[@xorcha33]

Yes! If outdoor version, take note of surroundings...

[@MusicalGuy529]

Frankie Valli from the Four Seasons has a good falsetto voice. Sherry would be a good song to start with and it is from the original Four Seasons during the 60s.

[@donnagonatas3155]

Absolutely!!!!!!!! Frankie can give Barry a run for his money!!!!!

[@abdeton1899]

Or how about Russel Thompkins, Jr. from The Stylistics. Incredible falsetto!

[@jber9569]

​@@donnagonatas3155Frankie can go in and out of falsetto with ease. Barry does not.

[@user-ol4op8wy5c]

You guys need to hear their songs they did in the 60’s. Like Massachusetts, I Started a Joke, Gotta Get a Message to You, etc. Barry Gibb’s voice was different before the 70’s. His falsetto voice was a later development that he would use during the 70’s and onward

[@talulah67]

They were unfairly labled as "disco" back in the day and later shunned. Saw a documentary on them and what they said was they were huge motown fans and wanted to see if some white siblings from Australia could make an r'n'b record.

[@erickyoung8331]

This is one that grows on you. Soon you'll be singing it to yourself. Also, that bang (that sounds a little like thunder) is supposed to represent gun fire and fits into the "tragedy" thing.

[@pattomei70]

Barry made that gunfire by doing into the microphone

[@tud1366]

The "explosion" at 7:18, is actually Barry with his hands around his mouth and the mic, making explosion noises. This is a short video of the recording of the song, and, at 2:41 is where they begin to work on the explosion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amOwnGmFf5qNrbM

[@MustardSeedish]

I would love to watch you react to BeeGee's 'You Should be Dancing' clipping from the movie Saturday Night Fever. It has John Travolta doing his iconic dance on the disco floor.

[@danasignor8515]

I think you guys have more fun with the Bee Gees than any other group. So exciting to watch.

[@kathieovercash8414]

There is a video of them in the recording studio putting this song together and it's amazing. Sometimes they get a tune in their head and they work together to get the instrumental part and then write lyrics to the music. It's just incredible. What I think is fascinating is that none of them ever learned to read music. You'll even appreciate this song and their other work even more. The thunder or exploding sound Barry made. It's cool to watch.

[@michaelnolan1963]

Love the reactions guys. I find myself reminiscing and singing every word... because I'm 58 years old and know the Bee Gees so well. To see you guys appreciate past music makes me smile..So... mission accomplished Jordan and Amber 🎸🥁🎤😎💯

[@bryanmoody7389]

Same for me at 55! Love the reactions and they found out why the Bee Gees were so popular for many years!

[@johnvetere]

I was about 13 when my cousin Jimmy turned me on to them. He had as much as a 15 yrs old could. God rest his sole. He like to dance and loved their music. I'm 57 and love the Bee Gees

[@armandoperez7967]

I’m going on 58 myself and anything by The Bee Gees is gold! It reminds me of my young years! I love hard rock and metal, but I am not a disco hater and listen to disco as well. Have you listened to “If I Cant Have You?”

[@michellejackson6679]

the harmony is just so amazing... how can u not love Barry. the harmony will never be replicated.. all his brothers have passed.. .. but truly siblings have amazing harmony... Osmonds, Jacksons, Gibbs..

[@DianaJG8]

MY GUYS!! ❤❤❤ Fun Fact: Barry made the explosion noise into the microphone himself! Jay, Barry's full name is: Sir Barry Alan Crompton Gibb Check out some of their later stuff, too, like "I Couldn't Love You More", "Alone", "Kiss of Life" kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJeQlGeFlLeqr6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/enewgoeBo7mAd6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4jao3ueetF8bJI

[@minty_Joe]

The explosion sound you hear in the song is Barry Gibb cupping his hands over the mic and overloading the mic, mimicking an explosion with his mouth.

[@geraldchostettler1102]

Six, repeat 6, #1 songs back to back from 1977-1980. They were BRILLIANT!

[@theodoreritola7641]

What BeeGees songs in 80 ?Arent they all 70s ?

[@Herbert04]

I'm still waiting for you to do the Bee Gee's Staying Alive with John Travolta. It's classic. Who don't love Travolta. He was the definition of cool.

[@thomascarver483]

Play soldier blue

[@istari0]

Barry's full name is Sir Barry Alan Crompton Gibb. Trajedy is one of their best songs from their disco era. Another truly great song would be the title track from the album Trajedy is on, Spirits Having Flown. I also strongly suggest you check out their last half dozen album released from 1987 through 1999. Albums like E.S.P. and Still Waters are chock full of absolutely amazing music.

[@wildmandon1]

This song is from their 1979 album Spirits Havin' Flown and that video is the album art. Too Much Heaven is also from that album, but you haven't heard the best #1 song from that album yet, Love You Inside Out.

[@CoteAndre]

I was 15 when this song came out. I still remember the first time I heard it. My reaction was the same as yours for the first few seconds. Then WHAM! They sucked me in! This is probably one of my favorite Bee Gees song!

[@oldtimer7635]

Think about it kids, this was the music we were growing up with. Among much much more. I am so happy to be born in 1963. ; )

[@tinaburkhalter6111]

I remember this song ! What a great sound , you know Simon Cowell says familys that sing together can have a harmony unlike strangers singing ! Sounds like one person ! 😍😍

[@toddmartin1759]

I loved the Bee Gees so hard when I was a kid (still do). When I was six I wanted to go live with them because I thought they'd let me drive a car, build me a tree house, and let me grow my hair long. I had their greatest hits on double 8-track. I'm glad you love them, too. I wish you would do "To Love Somebody." It's 60's BGs, but it is such a good song, and they were so young.

[@brianlogsdon4824]

This is by far the best bee gees song. I’m gonna get a lot of disagreement with that but it’s fact If you haven’t reacted to “nights on broadway” that’s a banger too

[@vickiestill7382]

One of my very favorite Bee Gees songs is "Surrender". I enjoy your reactions!!!!

[@susanhoh1414]

Its heartbreaking that only Barry is left annd the Bee Gees no longer put out music. But their collection of music over decades will always be with us. What a talented family.