The art of songwriting

Robin Gibb reflects on the art of composing and the Bee Gees' impressive song catalogue. (c) Robin Gibb, 2011

[@saphirzafiro7777]

Such a gentle soul, sharing his wisdom and experience with us. He looks tired and weakened by the illness, but yet proud of his achievements and happy with his life, like fearless. What an artist and what a man.

[@jeanbowlan2394]

My precious Robin. Obviously he was very ill when he did this interview. Although his pain and weakness had to have been horrid he was still positive and lucid in that genius mind. I listen to ROBIN and the Bee Gees every day and night of my life. There will never be an equal or repeat of this from birth to death genius songwriters, singers , humanitarian brothers. I feel blessed to have lived in the same times as they. With all their talent and fame they remained humble, grateful and generous.

[@นวลพรรณศาสตร์เวช]

Great words..I feel same ..Robin was my best singer , songwriter & caring man ..❤❤❤❤

[@MsPreciousParrot]

At the end of this interview, Robin said "Songs about human relationships and the human condition last forever." How true that is. Thank you, Robin (and your brothers), for all the beautiful music you created for millions of people to forever cherish.

[@Annie-49]

Personally, I never understood how anyone could look at Robin and not see all the beauty. I don't care what decade, all I see is gorgeous when I see Robin. It's far, far beyond simple skin deep beauty. It's eternal in that lovely soul of his. We all grow old and fly away, but when you have the right vision, when societies perception of beauty is no longer there, people like Robin will blind you with real beauty. Will love you forever Beautiful Robin... xxx

[@CarrieLiketheM0vie]

Beautifully articulated.

[@Annie-49]

@@CarrieLiketheM0vie That's very kind to say. Thank you. My squealy Robin fangirl comments get the most attention, but this is my true heart minus the squeal. 🙂

[@mariecielski219]

You just wrote a song

[@Annie-49]

@@mariecielski219 How so...?

[@zan4110]

Such touching, beautiful words ad so true

[@joycehorning746]

Robin was such a kind, sensitive, intelligent man. He was a voracious reader. He was a songwriter, a musician, a singer and producer. In this video, he explained the art of songwriting in such a beautiful way. His voice was simply angelic. May he, Maurice and Andy be singing in heaven. God bless Barry, as well. ❤❤❤❤

[@MarceloHardoy]

What a great, gentle artist. Pure admiration.

[@mariondoyle9549]

I just wish his daughter snow knows how much he loved her he must of loved her mother after 8 years with her Robin gibb u r incredible magnificent amazing love of my life u can leave everyone standing

[@shannon9155]

Bee Gees greatest songwriters of all time!

[@debbieosborn9464]

Robin was a beautiful soul. The brothers had a unique sound the no one could really copy. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sherrykamke4156]

The Bee Gees were expert lyric writers which I think they integrated into melodies. They were phenomenal composers on top of songwriters and singers/performers/musicians. I think their ability to have fun and collaborate with one another brought out brilliance.

[@workingman-xl6xh]

They combined emotions with interesting musical rifts along with incredible harmonies.

[@brianohehir9515]

These guys were musical conduits to the universe, thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@workingman-xl6xh]

They were magical. To think a song only plays for about 3 minutes yet they were able to compose so many hits. I miss them!

[@lillilagana9413]

Sei immenso Robin!.ti ammiro perché fino all'ultimo hai fatto concerti e rilasciato interviste!..rimani nel mio cuore per sempre!💗

[@dandiacal]

Thank you Robin Gibb. What you said in this interview could apply to so many things in life, not just music.

[@loobyloo1955]

Such a compassionate man. Don’t think he ever quite got over the separation from his children (even though they reunited) and the loss of his twin. He looks so sick here and still trying so hard to remain positive. Lovely, lovely man. He loved his family.

[@alberdinadegraaf6669]

A very likable man. No big ego, etc. I'll always be a fan.

[@magg93]

he is so pleasant, likewise were his two brothers

[@morpheusQ]

Totally agree. If the succes grows your ego, you are lost. Simplicity and be aware that the succes can.t change you for bad is the key. The stupidity of the ego needs to be stopped. And you become a good person and better professional. Thanx, Bee Gees, for your huge legacy.

[@elizabethhayduk4014]

Wouldn't we all want to have coffee with Robin? By far, he had the most diverse interests.

[@susieq9801]

@@elizabethhayduk4014 - Extremely intelligent and eccentric plus a great wit.

[@rociokalmus2007]

He never ever got over to the death of Maurice! Beautiful soul! Always in my heart dearest Robin! 💔😔

[@christopheranderson1968]

Robin said a great thing about Barry as a songwriter. A lot of people here seem to be suggesting that Barry was the sole writer and Robin was acknowledging that. All three brothers played their part. All three acknowledge that about each other.

[@marieskapars4766]

Our Robin was the most special man, kind a wonderful northern normal humble man one the best we knew. How wonderful n lifting his words he wrote are. A clever guy and a special generous to a tee. Loved him his work since they were tiny blessed n missed

[@alabhaois]

Dear Robin, Thanks for giving us a glimpse of your incomparable genius!! xxx

[@johnmatthews3532]

Love love love his voice so beautiful. I for one miss Maurice , Robin and Andy everyday.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

For those of you who commented that Robin seemed either "high" or "drunk" in this video,you ought to feel very DEEPLY ASHAMED of yourselves!!! This beautiful,warm and compassionate man was extremely ill at the time! The thick tongue and slowed speech was no doubt due to either the cancer treatment he was receiving or medication he was taking to try and relieve some of liver cancers incredible pain! Robin, you were much too good and kind to stay in THIS world for too long...but millons of us are so grateful for the 62 years that you lived here!!!

[@PirateCaptain666]

Great advice! Thank you for sharing.:)

[@MichaelSmith-ui5zs]

very well said Gloria.

[@rosettalopresti2875]

Gloria I am so thankfull that you wrote this ! I think all tou said,but I couldn't know how to write it in english so Thank you !!!!! Today december 22 2018 Our angel Robin and sweet Mo turned 69 Miss them too much !

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

I DON'T KNOW YOU GLORIA BUT I WANT TO HUG YOU AMEN

[@vincecozzi2545]

PLEASE I HOPE EVERYONE HEARD ROBIN SAYING I WAS "LUCKY TO BE BORN INTO THE SAME FAMILY AS 1 OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMPOSERS " .......MY BROTHER BARRY.......TOOK ROBIN TO BE IN FEAR OF HIS MORTALITY TO BE SO TRUTHFUL AND FINALLY GIVE BARRY HIS ABSOLUTE JUST DO ......BEAUTIFUL AMAZING PHENOMENAL COMPLIMENT!!!!

[@PerpetualArt]

One of the greatest of all time ! It's kinda sad that we don't see this type of artist anymore.

[@annettegilbert5938]

How moving to hear this piece from Robin! It actually moved me to tears to hear him praise Barry.He was obviously so ill.. He and Maurice were a great loss to music 💓

[@whataboutrob442]

I agree

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Robin had a sincere sense of humility, and this is the stamp of all great musicians, he could claim accolades but he speaks of having fun. RIP and respect.

[@RandomDave]

A really wonderful talent, the music he and his brothers created alongside the talented musicians they also worked with is what I call real music. Simply wonderful.

[@sacelace1]

Thank you Robin...Love your songs, love your singing and love you. Take care.

[@ApplebyMerritt]

Still miss you now.. you were so incredibly special Robin. You Inspired everyone xxx

[@Софья-у6и9в]

Робин мне всегда напоминает ребёнка. Чистая, нежная душа, детская улыбка и огромная мудрость взрослого мудрого мужчины - это великолепно. Я очень люблю голос Робин, обожаю смотреть на него. Мне нравится, как он двигается, как он проживает каждую песню. Я не могу в прошедшем времени думать и говорить о Робин.

[@eaccristo]

A very humble and extremely talented and educated man. Would have listened to him speak on any subject. And hilariously funny as well.

[@proudgram61]

Robin's songs 'did' affect other people, millions of us, and I'm very grateful to all of the beautiful talented Gibb brothers; the best of the best, back then, now and forever....

[@katerunaberezdetska7384]

Хорошее интервью, я слушала талантливого и культурного музыканта, Робин для меня всегда лучший, его голос, голос ангела!❤Bee Gees крутая группа, их музыка не стареет, ее всегда будут слушать и любить.

[@АлексейРоманов-ц3п]

Особенно часть об отношениях. Эбаут Хьюман рилейшншипс. Вот о чём наша музыка.... Присоединяюсь 🎉

[@mrsjake1828]

What a gracious thing to say about his brother. Robin was a class act.

[@vincecozzi2545]

THAT WAS ROBINS WAY OF ALL THE BICKERING BETWEEN HIM AND HIS OLDER BROTHER BARRY...OF ALL THE COMPETITION BETWEEN THE 2 HE HUMBLY FINALLY SORTA BEAUTIFULLY SAYS I WAS VERY VERY LUCKY TO BE BORN INTO THE SAME FAMILY AS THE THE GREATEST COMPOSING SONGWRITER WAS ......MEANING BARRY .........ROBIN FINALLY GAVE IT UP TO BARRY.......I THINK HE TRULY WANTED BIG BROTHER TO FINALLY KNOW HE TRULY LOVED AND KNEW HOW GRATEFUL HE WAS BEFORE DYING....

[@vincecozzi2545]

I took soooo long for Robin to flat out give it up to Barry like he did so graciously....because he spent an enormous amount of time in complete competition with him and a bit envious.....but I guess facing your mortality as he grew sicker made him soften and realize that it was really really important to acknowledge big brothers Greatness and he certainly did just that ....that was awesome

[@mrsjake1828]

@@vincecozzi2545 It's just too bad that Barry couldn't return the compliment and acknowledge Robin's gifts and contributions too before Robin died. Without Robin, I wonder what Barry would have actually produced. Massachusettes, I Started a Joke, I Gotta Get a Message to You, And the Sun Will Shine, and the list goes on - came out of Robin's brain. I think Robin always loved and appreciated Barry. Barry could have been a little jealous when his little brother outshone him in those early years.

[@mrsjake1828]

@@vincecozzi2545 I Can't See Nobody, Odessa, Lonely Days, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart - both of which Barry said they wrote on the day Robin came to see him at his house a year and a half after the breakup. Robin's voice on their early hit songs must have made Barry crazy since he always considered himself the lead singer until they came back to England and things changed.

[@picihorvath3032]

@@mrsjake1828 They were good together, but Robin was the ace on the team!In an interview,Maurice called Robin an genius!

[@KamyLye]

The BRM Gibb the best song writers of all time and still down to earth. Love you guyz ! and your music which will never die.

[@MrRentgould]

A true gentleman . Music belongs to everyone. wow

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Amazing interview with Robin Gibbs I love how he could capture an audience through his lyrics its just as he's saying on here it's brilliant so natural and real🥀☝️ R.I. P. Robin Gibbs We Love You Forever and Always🥀🕊🥀☝️

[@carolinegilles9181]

Sweet Robin, soooo ill there, and still talking with passion and intelligence..! Amazing sweetheart..! RIP in Heaven 🙏💔 You are missed...! 💎💎💎💎💎❤️❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@kaythomas3171]

Wonderful man,.a truly gifted composer....intriguing intellect .... would of done anything to have met him personally........

[@maybrittrnningen580]

Robin was a beautiful man ,and i knew he was very Ill at the time.I feel so sorry for him.Robin have always bee my favourite BeeGee.Love him so much.❤️

[@sandywinfield9406]

You can he really wanted to do this insightful talk even though he wasn’t feeling well. No time like the present

[@susandwyer8878]

I still to this day watch these interviews and concerts. The musuc and words composed by the Bee Jees were remarkable. Only comment if you have something good to say. I love Robin with his funny personality and wonderful talent.

[@ralonzo1101]

Susan Dwyer yes you are right. And robin is wonderful😊

[@ralonzo1101]

Susan Dwyer yes it's true ❤

[@erica_goats1997]

I like Robin Gibb too he was a very talented and courageous man and I like him too much to give up my liking for such a talented and courageous man like him and I will always forever like and he and his brothers will forever be alive in my heart and mind

[@afreakaboucher1316]

I'm glad that this video 📸📸📸 is on the internet,all of his real fans miss him dearly, RIP Robin Gibb 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 I wish that I had a chance to meet all the 3 Bee Gees,& Andy Gibb

[@rosettalopresti2875]

Today is december 22 if you dear Robin and Maurice were still here you would have turned 69 ! My angel Robin I miss you so much too much !!

[@angelabaines5930]

Thankyou Robin , the Bee gees will always be remembered, the whole world loved you ❤️

[@JamZorro]

I had the early Bee Gee albums and wore them out listening (loved they're early songs)... But, even though I wasn't a big fan of disco, to see the musical turnaround that these guys did during that era was really amazing to me... It was like they said OK, so it's disco you want, eh?... Well, we'll give you some damn disco and proceeded to kick ass with their new musical reincarnation... Fantastic singers, songwriters and performers... They Stood The Test Of Time.. (no bought adoubt it) Haha

[@cebuanaofwmusiclover1089]

I really give so much respect for this beautiful soul who has contributed a brilliant and genius ideas in sharing their gifted talents thru creating music...I love u Robin and we miss u so dearly... 😍😍😍

[@BirdsAtDaybreak]

beautiful .. such wonderful insights .. and so very inspiring .. thanks for all the wonderful music .. which will live on forever ... I might say that in my own estimation no one sounds like The Bee Gees .. or anything quite like The Bee Gees .. you are truly legends .. for so many of us .. rest in peace Robin ...

[@fleursnow12]

He is so passionnate son nice and so humble!!!!!! I miss him too much ! Even ill he didn't stop .

[@angelusgalarza3178]

Robin Gibbs was inducted in the songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994

[@Devoted2as]

I love when he says, "Some people try to sound like us. Some sound more like us than we do." LOL.

[@virginiadeocampo1654]

Robin has always been a brilliant songwriter, intelligent and sensible speaker, i love his voice, i never get tired listening to your music with Mo and Barry.

[@joycekack3056]

They were all the most talented group I have ever heard. We don't have that kind of talent anymore.

[@kthor]

Yes, they were all very talented, especially Barry.🎼

[@patriciaeddy7629]

That darling man loved writing and composition of song so much.😥 Sweet ,sweet man!💜

[@rosalindsey6841]

I'm sorry he was in so much pain before he died I love him so much I used to listen to their songs on the radio and I would pick out Robins voice in the songs

[@valerielock2374]

Love Robin ! He's so special ! All of them best ever lived ever will be!

[@lecydiasdejesusoliveira9362]

Robin Gibb como pode ser tão bello por dentro e por fora você é único te amo para sempre Robin

[@claudinetheuliere816]

Robin You are an angel you are a diamond You will always be in my heart I love you so much

[@monica66768]

Mi querido Robin, la verdad es que no tengo palabras para decir lo fuerte, lo admirable que fuistes. Y la lucha que tenias, es mas seguro, dia a dia para seguir luchando. Pero la muerte pudo mas que tu vida. Ahora solo tenemos tus composiciones que alegran nuestras vidas. No te olvidamos.

[@hellohi2614]

You are a great songwriter and a singer. Luv u so much....

[@marjorieholoway6042]

Very interesting, always love to hear about your career and how things work

[@NagoyaHouseHead]

Wow, he really put the whole song writing thing in a nutshell there.

[@aermel]

thanks for this and all you did. it is about human relationship and human condition. and a labour of love, no doubt. rest in peace, robin.

[@mariaantoniettapicco432]

Congratulazioni!! Grande classe !! Grande musicista ,scrittore stimabile ,voce unica !! Sempre nel cuore ❤❤❤👄👄🌹🙏

[@minadavid2647]

I admire their talents-composing,writing and singing ..and bringing their own songs into stage to entertain audience and to fame..Salute to them

[@dtrix10kc]

I miss you so much Robin. RIP dear heart.

[@lidianemec8832]

Que ser tan maravilloso cantante compositor sus canciones llenan el alma no habrá otro Robin es irremplazable seguirá brillando es una estrella más en cielo siempre nuestros ❤️😍😇❤️❤️❤️❤️👃

[@darrinpennington]

What a humble likable guy.

[@DenisMorissetteJFK]

Artists have a deep understanding of how things and the human’s brain work.

[@HybreedTheory]

The first time i heard these guys music it was in night fever.. a wonderful time of disco and happy times.. that era just had a magic to it

[@estelacobas4416]

Gracias por este video, siempre me gustó e impacto Robin, era encantador, un gran compositor y cantante, esa voz suya tan particular que nos lleva a escuchar sus temas una y otra vez! Todos los días, era un encanto y siempre lo escucharé! Gracias desde Uruguay!

[@joemayer460]

Thank you for everything Robin.

[@lulitanaka]

Robin is like a good wine! did you notice that in 2.22 even the fish behind him started dancing? we will always love you, Robin!!

[@martinasalvati5956]

Yuri Tanaka yes because that fish had taste good music and when Robin started to play the piano his fish started to dance !!!

[@vincecozzi2545]

He kept MAURICES hat out to Always see .....WOW HE LOVED AND MISSED HIS BROTHER

[@Farrah300]

@@vincecozzi2545 Robin loved Maurice desperately. When he lost him, being his twin, I believe he lost part of himself.

[@MichaelEBeard]

Very insightful information from a legend.

[@dolorestasseocharupas7776]

Que maravilloso es Robin, te amare por siempre!!!

[@brian.7966]

you will never see the like again. great group. one of the best.

[@ashe984]

Such an amazing beautiful kind soul. I love him

[@stevemichael5501]

This is so right, I've just started writing songs not that long ago. And I can screw about for ages with riffs and chords or for lyrics and get nowhere...then like he said out of the blue you get something you thinks awesome.

[@nugraharycr]

Steve Michael yes thats totally true

[@vincecozzi2545]

Seeing Mo s hat was tearjerking

[@aermel]

this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.

[@ElizabethJonson]

Wonderful Voice ever....;).....Unforgettable

[@franciscomarin6493]

I luv this guy. Always will

[@corislee8219]

❤️ Dear Robin Thank You ❤️ ❤️Always Loved n Remembered ❤️

[@katwilkinson93]

hey robin, i am so proud & i am a huge fan of you and our brothers! your my fav bee gee ;) i can see alot of cue charm in you when i look at you when you talk and a pic of you ;) i see beauty inside & outside of you robin! i love "stayin alive" one of my fav songs from saturday night fever & the madagascar soundtracks i love all of your songs you have an amazing voice robby bear ;)

[@MariangelaGuimaraes-zz1by]

Os meninos Gibbs se tornaram lendas inesquecíveis,Enquanto houver alguém pra contar teremos ouvintes admirados por esta bela história dos GIBBS ❤😢

[@workingman-xl6xh]

I wish Robin would have done more interviews without his brothers. He was so interesting.

[@leoneiamoreira4745]

Amo Bee gees,meu sonho era conhecer,mas sei q ñ será possível.Assisto sempre os videos p matar a saudade...

[@vassa1972]

RIP to both Robin and his twin brother moe as they called him. The beegees are one of the best have alot of great memories listing and dancing to their music

[@sonnywolf383]

He been in my heart since '68 when I first heard " I started a joke" , Remember I paid around 400 Dong for the album

[@martinasalvati5956]

Jack Wolf you pay 400 for Bee Gees, well done ! Joyfull! 👍

[@vincecozzi2545]

The sad thing about this .....now in 2020 .....these 3 brothers would still be bringing their awesome music to us if not death hi them waaaaay too young .....Barry has memories of it only now ....so so sad

[@kthor]

Enjoyed reading your comments about Robin finally giving Barry much past due & deserved praise! And now Barry's finally receiving it this week in the US from the Kennedy Center Honors. No doubt it took all 3 brothers to make the Bee Gees as successful as they were. But Barry was instrumental & key to their sound & success. After all, it was the heavy hitters & big stars who sought out Barry....& not particularly all 3 brothers.

[@elisabetealvesdelima9720]

Será sempre amado e respeitado por todos os fãs brasileiros!🇧🇷♥️👑♥️💐💐🎵🎵🎵🕊🌹

[@MsBozo1234]

ONLY ROBIN COULD COME UP WITH THE STATEMENT, "THEY SOUND MORE LIKE US THAN WE DO" LOVE YOU ROBIN, SEE YOU SOON.

[@mavilgapic7188]

Thanks for sharing your life story Robin ..God bless your soul.

[@roselirosangela7756]

Amei ouvir sua voz linda também sem música. Não entendi nada, mas amei. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@niviaalmeida100]

Amo Robin, sua personalidade, genialidade, paixão pela música, seu amor pelas pessoas, sua gentileza e clareza sobre os verdadeiros valores da vida, esse homem foi lindo como ser humano, e seu legado continua emocionando tantos corações, levando o amor e a beleza de suas poesias em forma de canções, Obrigada meu doce Robin, esteja em paz !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! obs: Ele estava muito doente nessa época e estava sob efeitos do tratamento!!!!!

[@layneguedes7558]

Só sinto que ele nao foi completamente feliz..oq eu sinto muito...sei lá...mas era uma grande pessoa.. tem meu respeito e admiracao..Grande legado.. amo Bee Gees desde os meus 6 anos...rs...❤🎤

[@rosilenesilva4853]

Nivia, Robin Gibb tinha problemas com bebidas e drogas? Pode me responder por favor? Obrigada

[@twentytwentytwo7197]

5:38 Maurice's hat! Heartbreaking...

[@magg93]

absolute legend

[@judydaher76]

I love Robin and his music he is a genius and he will be missed I wish I could have seen him in concert with his brothersI love I bee gees they are my favorite group and Robin is my favorite bee gees may he rest in peace I love you so much a fan for life love Judy 😄😍😘😄😍😘😄😍😘😄😍😘😄😍😘😄😍😘😄😍😘😄😍😘

[@soniasilvestrini7524]

Me too!!!

[@karenmcdunn3852]

RIP Dear Robin, composing heavenly melodies for 2-part harmony with Maurice (or 3-part with sweet Andy) - one day the Brothers Gibb will all reunite in the afterlife to make heavenly music once again! 💕🎶💕

[@curtisunit]

What a gent the guy was.

[@THEBEEGEES1978]

You are incredible!

[@defaultusername123]

4 brother songwriters who each and together made some pretty great music is an amazing story alone

[@helenmiotti8504]

Oh dear robin so beautiful still had those sexy lips and smile he is gone but being able to see him on youtube listening to him talk and sing makes you think he is still here and makes you forget he is gone i think god takes the wrong ones and lets the bad ones stay here which isnt right or fair

[@barbaracovell]

dearest robin,,,, love ya ] im praying for ur health to return and thanks so very much for you r amazing music robin keep thinking of thelove we give u xxxx