THE BEE GEES - MASSACHUSETTS | REACTION

[@susieq9801]

Robin had the voice of an angel but all three were amazingly talented and sang since they were children.

[@OldBoiler62]

Their pre-disco era had some beautiful songs; "Massachusetts", 'To Love Somebody", "Words", "First Of May" among others.

[@j.j.upright4010]

The BEE GEES were never Disco and they hated when anyone would suggest that they were Disco...I still have their interview on cassette tape saying that!!

[@OldBoiler62]

@@j.j.upright4010I don't think that they wanted to be disco, but how do you explain "Stayin' Alive"?

[@j.j.upright4010]

@@OldBoiler62 Google..."The BEE Gees Blue-Eyed-Soul music Bee Gees" and read the whole article!

[@OldBoiler62]

@@j.j.upright4010 I identify The Bee Gees with great music. The only ones I identify blue-eyed soul with are the Righteous Brothers.

[@j.j.upright4010]

@@OldBoiler62 Did you read the article that I asked you to Google? "Hall and Oates".. The Flamin' Ember".. etc are also Blue-Eyed-Soul great artists!! 🤓

[@christopherbrown1248]

The Bee Gees were so much better before they discovered/invented disco

[@trudywolfe2795]

Robin sings so hauntingly. I love his voice. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@grege9019]

They had no formal musical training. They play instruments by ear. And, none of them could read music. Sheer natural talent.

[@jayeginn5963]

Of course they had the advantage of being brothers, which always gives an extra dimension to harmonizing. But they were self taught, pretty much from when they were tiny kids, Robin&Maurice 6 and Barry at 9. What makes them extra special is their writing/composing talent, which was also self taught. For guys who didn't finish high school and who never learned to read or write music, they were truly gifted.

[@sometimeslyrical]

I just adore Robin's voice... and this song. Also love "Words."

[@marlarogers9304]

There is a video of them when they were just kids, that blows my mind! I love when Robin takes lead vocals!

[@kimbarrett4179]

Like what you said so very true and sad that this amazing band never truly got the appreciation they deserved there will never ever be another bee gees x

[@msredstilettoscraftsshoesc5152]

There is absolutely no other band that can come close to them! They were musical geniuses in every sense of the word! Songwriters, singers, musicians, producers...all while being unable to read a note! Wrote hit sings for everyone from Barbra Streisand & Diana Ross to Kenny Rogers & everyone in between! And managed to keep themselves musically relevant through each decade from the 60s into the 2000s...constantly reinventing their music. Just truly amazing,!

[@RandomJane104]

If you want to really have your mind blown watch the accoustic medley from this concert. Seriously! All three of them around one mic harmonizing like superhumans.

[@keymack2477]

For my money, Chod, this is when the Bee Gees were at their greatest! Some more songs from this era you may want to hit up include, Words, Holiday, To Love Somebody, New York Mining Disaster, I've Just Gotta Get A Message To You and I Started A Joke! One thing you can always be sure of in a Bee Gees song is great vocals and/or harmonies, and I am pleased you recognized them for that! Peace, Chod!!

[@MissAstorDancer]

I totally agree about early Bee Gees! Great selection of songs! Although I have loved them their entire career, the early stuff hits me where I live!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

My stepdad (lovely man) got my mum to say yes to his proposal by singing "Words" to her. He had a beautiful voice and looked like Cat Stevens. They married in 75 and "their" song apart from BGs is "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" CSNY, and still is. Thanks Dad for bringing your self and your record collection to our lives. 46 yrs strong. Love them so much.

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

Not to mention all the songs they wrote for other artists floating around out there

[@hazelmaylebrun6243]

As a 56 year old musician, I can tell you.... it is possible to sound awesome without autotune and super engineering... in fact, there are some things engineering can't fake.

[@karenj3611]

As one of the senior fans, I grew up listening to this music. I love the early BeeGees a little more than the disco stuff

[@brendanfromireland]

"To Love Somebody" is my favourite of that era from the Brothers Gibb.

[@brendanfromireland]

They have such good harmonies because they're brothers and performed together live from they were young boys.

[@alfredristan3445]

The early songs were all Classics

[@wendysilva8749]

Saw them live in 1975 in a small concert hall and they were amazing, best concert I've seen in my life; I've been listening to them since the late 60's and they do not have a bad song. For fun you should react to the videos when they were children.

[@mariekeung7187]

You hit the nail on the head when you said they sound amazing live. The Bee Gees are a rarity in that they sound the same live as they do on the recorded version. That's pure talent because their voices are not "doctored' up. Those are their true voices and no one can replicate the Bee Gees, especially Robin. His voice is magnificent. React to For Whom the Bell Tolls, if you haven't already. You will know what I mean when you hear that one.

[@danettecrossley7912]

One of the most talented groups every they all wrote the music only one brother left

[@karenj3611]

Love Robin's voice, songs are always so poignant.

[@roberthendershott8972]

The one thing you have to realize is, that the reason they sound so good is because they are brothers and have been singing together since they were children. They have had time to perfect their craft. Nice to see your generation appreciate their skills.

[@talltulip]

When I was growing up in the 60s and would hear a Bee Gees song on which Robin sang lead, I remember thinking that I didn't like his voice, specifically his vibrato. However, after I grew up and my tastes changed and broadened, I found that I liked the uniqueness of his voice.

[@mywishLE]

Always loved Robin voice the most

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

There is nothing as magical as hearing brothers who have been singing together since they were young kids harmonising.

[@supasoulproductions]

Fantastic Robin lead vocal on this one. Nice to see folks checking out the pre-disco Bee Gees songs.Those harmonies? The secret is that they are siblings with HOURS and HOURS of singing together under their belts. But it is hard to comprehend when they are nailing those harmony lines to the point where their vibrato is in perfect synch. LOL. Check out their track Lonely Days. More of that fantastic early BeeGees vibe. No one will ever equal the originals, but your jaw would drop if you checked out the REO Brothers Bee Gees Medley.

[@gwensnyder8313]

Yes! Exactly what I was thinking. There is no harmony like sibling harmony.

[@IllumeEltanin]

Not to mention, Robin and Maurice were fraternal twins. The harmonies were definitely familial linked.

[@SilentHunter245]

Check out their One Night Only concert. Great performance.

[@richdiddens4059]

I strongly prefer their pre-Disco music. Even after the Disco era they never really shook that sound.

[@connieleighton4375]

WTF people ! I get so sick of people shitting on disco, I'll bet the Bee Gees were more than happy to be one of the biggest bands of the 70's because of their disco music and I bet they made a butt load of $ during that time frame, do I love their pre disco music ? Absolutely because they are amazing...♡

[@stevevasell429]

The story goes that the Bee Gee's were on tour in Boston when the great northeastern blackout occurred. Thus the line " and the lights all went down in Massachusetts ". " Mining Disaster " is worth checking out.

[@steveullrich7737]

Interesting, I hadn't heard that before.

[@susieq9801]

@@steveullrich7737 - That's because it's not true. They had never been to Massachusetts when (Robin primarily) wrote this song. It was written in New York. There were two NE US blackouts, one in 2002 and one in 1965. This song was written in 1967, two years later.

[@susieq9801]

Steve Vasell - Sorry but that's not true.

[@carlosfuenmayor5853]

The song they wrote in the middle of a blackout was “New York Mining Disaster 1941”

[@anthonyf8121]

“WORDS” by this group

[@kestrelle5345]

It still blows my mind that anyone wrote a pop song with the word Massachusetts in it. LOL

[@richardmartin9565]

My neighbor drove down to Cape Cod to see the Bee Gees, and there was a power failure. For a couple of years we had lots of power failures.

[@GinMae]

thanks so much, Wilburn - Robin! my favorite - but as you say - when they come together, it's stunning! I do love your reactions...

[@trudywolfe2795]

I think this is one of their greatest songs. But there's so many to choose from.

[@Cashcrop54]

One of my favorite Bee Gees songs. Don’t like the disco stuff but the harmonies here are awesome. Another favorite is “New York Mining Disaster 1941”. Thanks for reacting to this.

[@scottolson6310]

I totally agree with you, their pre-disco songs were so much better!!!

[@susanfigueroa872]

What about " I Gotta Get a Message to You" and I Started a Joke and Lonely Days, all great songs!

[@Cashcrop54]

@@susanfigueroa872 agreed! Wanted to keep comment concise. They are great too. Thanks!

[@robinpadilla6683]

Another AMAZING reaction. You're quickly becoming one of my favorite reactors of the Bee Gees. You express yourself so well, but so authentically. What you're expressing is what we all feel. Love it! Can't wait to see more.

[@vanessalore9942]

Taking shortcuts back then wasn’t as possible as it is today, and the competition was fierce. Groups like the Bee Gees combined their talent with a strong work ethic and support for each other. It’s a magical combination.

[@kthor]

SO GLAD YOU’RE DISCOVERING THEM…..& ENJOYING THEIR TALENT LIKE SO MANY OF US DO🎼!!! You mentioned how good they sounded here live, but you must check out just the 3 of them singing with an acoustic guitar…..it’s literally unbelievable!!! They also have a couple unplugged sessions floating around as well👍!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

1st of May is a stunning song. Can't really go wrong with them. And they moved to Australia but they are British! You are welcome, Rest of The World.

[@johnthegreek5836]

Bee Gees, especially their music before Saturday Night Fever, their songs are great classics

[@rodb9275]

I'm so surprised you aren't a 100K subscription reactor. I think you are so good at it. Smart, funny, insightful, charming. Just plain legit. I enjoy your vids.

[@matthewfortune1746]

Give him another year!

[@Terri6868]

One of my favorite Robin song.💜

[@ilianazamora3313]

I love his vibrato 💖

[@johnallen869]

Love the Bee Gees early stuff!

[@VIDSTORAGE]

NIGHTS ON BROADWAY /THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL is another one that might be my fav live performance by them

[@LadyGator1983]

Amazing harmony!!!!

[@edithmaxim2041]

My favorite group of all time. Love the songs they did in this era.

[@obbor4]

A gift from god were these brother's vocal harmonies and voices as individuals. They can put a cry in your eye!

[@marciamaria7796]

É gostoso demais ouvir a voz de Robin Gibb! ❤❤❤👋👋👋👋👋👋🇧🇷

[@llschnitz]

About The Artists From the Sixties and Why The Were So Good: By the time the Bee Gees had their million selling hits in the U.S. they had already been performing HUNDREDS of concerts for YEARS. Same thing with the Beatles, Little Richard, James Brown, and so mny other Legendary Performers from this time period. These groups "Honed Their Chops" by busting their butts in front of audiences going from little club in a little town to another little club in another little town over a number of years. They worked hard at what they did. This is how you Refine Your Craft. There is no substitute for having spent years together performing. That's how they manage to make Perfection Look Effortless!

[@DD-mz4fw]

Their best song is, Fanny be Tender. At least that’s what their mother said, so give it a try

[@dunismith3045]

💯

[@sylviategroen1583]

Ty sooooo much for recognizing the bros gift..i luv them so much...gorgeous voices . ty for your reaction.....

[@deanabennett8461]

This song is one of my favorites.

[@brendanfromireland]

If you're gonna do live performances by the Bee Gees try to get their One Night Only gig.

[@d206gt]

You should do a reaction of the Bee Gees when they are on a talk show and do a song either acapella or accompanied with only one or two acoustic guitars.

[@brianforgie5515]

as pro musicians singer songwriters there is no one better. These guys can do any thing and come out number one always. This style of music disco or country . Always have number 1 tunes. Early Bee Gees nobody could touch. Every thing was a hit. Beatles write good tunes The Bee Gees write the best.

[@terrisue4059]

Please try the last songs before Maurice passed away. Great song "This Is Where I Came In". I have not seen any reactions to it.

[@saraheart2804]

RIP Robin.

[@sherryarflin726]

My very favorite song of theirs. This shows just what an unbelievable voice Robin had. Don’t go off the deep in people because, yes I am saying this because I believe it! Robin had the better voice!

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

I agree

[@Zlata1313]

Agreed!

[@sherryarflin726]

Thank you. Most people give me heck every time I say that. 🤣🤣

[@Zlata1313]

@@sherryarflin726 you'll never hear that from me.

[@francisxray9900]

Ok, but you only can say, YOU like his voice better. I'm not using terms like better or the best, so that's not objective. More unique, yes! Better? I'm a big fan of them, but never did try to prefer one of them more than the other. To me, they're an untit. The magic is always threeleged. Remember, they're born manx. BTW, many friends of mine, which are not big fans of the Bee Gees, but respectin' them, always are sayin' that Robin's voice sounds a bit to much hurting in their ears, so they loved it when leadvocals were shared between them.

[@michellezaleske-estrada40]

That concert, I watched on cable. Fabulous!

[@dannycasson1551]

Great live version. Never seen it. You’re exactly right...I bet a lot of people unfamiliar with these guys would not believe they’re live.

[@amymarckel420]

Great reaction! If you like their live stuff you should check out their album “Here at Last... Bee Gees... Live” recorded at The Forum on December 20th 1976. There was supposed to be a live concert video as well but they were unhappy with the footage (perfectionists) so it was never released. But the album is fantastic!

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

It's that brotherly magic!!

[@trudywolfe2795]

Your reaction was spot on. Thank you so much.

[@barriehull7076]

The joke going around at the time of first release of this song was they were singing "massive chew sets".

[@richtensail]

vis came out in v 60s, bgs had a lot of hits in 60s. 2 love somebody, specks n spiks, , words, so many.......

[@MissAstorDancer]

EXCELLENT reaction!

[@davidbaker6912]

I remember this blackout, we lost all our food...

[@tcanfield]

Gotta love those great sounding Indian names - better than the English translation for Massachusetts, “ place with the big hill “. The sentimentality of this song is powerful. It hits home with me since I used to go up there to the Berkshire Mts on ski trips in my youth. It’s a wonderful place !

[@davidaziz1957]

brothers sound similar so harmonies are silken... saw it with Everly Brothers and Beach boys (Carl and Brian)

[@talltulip]

Chod, you really do need to listen to Lonely Days (kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWS8dGipmMSJbKs), which is another "sound" from the Bee Gees. For decades, I believed that this song was by the Beatles; it is very Beatle-esque IMO. I don't know if that was by design, or maybe it's jut the sound of the era. Doesn't really matter though, because the song is fantastic.

[@marshaibarra7729]

You should listen to the them acoustic on The Johnny Carson Show. Beautiful

[@thatrobguy]

Watch the documentary about them on HBO Max. They had like 4 different successful phases of their career.. Fascinating story.

[@carolespinoza8469]

Live is always better .👍👍👍

[@bangmon1000]

I do like their disco music, but I enjoy their older songs more. I suggest that you give their baby brother a listen. Not comparing. Andy Gibb's: "Shadow Dancing", "I Just Want to Be Your Everything", "(Love Is) Thicker Than Water", "An Everlasting Love" ect.

[@flash1660]

You gotta hear New York mining disaster pure greatness

[@sylviategroen1583]

Luv that you dont interupt ty...☺

[@mrtyreus0]

Jesus hair and afros. For real. Can't grow an afro unfortunately, but I'm proud of my Jesus hair lol. Grateful for your reaction. This live album was on repeat in the parents car throughout my pre teen years.

[@sylviategroen1583]

You. Are awesome..😍

[@carollandrum9223]

If you haven't yet, you must react to Fanny Be Tender. The live version is phenomenal!

[@matthewfortune1746]

Barry Gibb today looks like a white Barry White😂😂😂😂

[@amigaguy6311]

Bruford - Five G Original studio version please (not the 2017 remix). Yes it's a complete blindside, but definitely worthwhile.

[@jamesvomsaal3814]

Listen to the REO Brothers you’ll be amazed of the Bee Gee sound

[@428chase]

Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Amos Moses Alex Harvey Band-Sharks Teeth Alex Harvey Band framed live 1974 Alex Harvey Band - Midnight Moses. Alex Harvey Band - The Faith Healer Alex Harvey Band the man in the jar Alex Harvey Band - Jungle Rub Out Alex Harvey Band - $25 for a Massage The Tale Of The Giant Stoneater Alex Harvey Band -Boston tea party

[@dfgsdsgsdghfhsrt]

Andi 54, German, WTF....Oldie but Goldie

[@patricknicolucci5073]

so many early hits check NY mining disaster, gotta get a message to you, lonely days, I started a joke , 5th of May then the disco age in the 70's Saturday Night Fever

[@vrvaughn]

Crosby Stills and Nash for great 3 part harmonies...

[@buchholtzmathieu1810]

Thanks! Love your so nice reaction and the touching way you're expressing the deep feelings inspired by their art of singing. I prefer the 1967 original studio recording with it's mesmerizing symphonic strings. Here the synths are not my cup of tea, they sound too low class ... Some suggestions, the songs :"Method to my madness", "Crying every day", " Sweet song of summer", "Every Christian lion hearted man will show you", "Odessa", "Ida", "I can't let you go", " Heavy breathing", " Trafalgar", and hundreds of many more, .....

[@sometimeslyrical]

I like the studio recording better, too.

[@iche50]

Its very sad that only one has left over........:-(

[@SupertzarMetal]

Check out Ylvis - Massachusetts Different song, tells you what can happen when you check out the nightlife in Boston.

[@marckusel5602]

And then there was one

[@brittongodman7769]

This song charted in 1967, when I was 13. I can remember it well. Some of the recorded live performances of ''Massachusetts'' [ LIKE THIS ONE ] were better than the original studio recording..........

[@doriwiljt]

I love their pre disco era. Was never a big fan of disco.

[@andythrush3341]

I preferred Robin's voice over Barry's

[@barry0709]

Please react to FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS LIVE by the BEEGEES thanks

[@rebeccawilliams7148]

Bee Gees Words video Please 💕💓🔥💖💗

[@dubivxler]

👏👏🤜

[@jamesvomsaal3814]

No engineered sounds like them

[@ronaldolio76]

Being good live made you into a superstar who could tour the world. People herd it, if you didn't sound good Live you had nothing. Music Video and later Computers creating insane Bass notes made average beats sound hardcore, adding a Visual component to a purely Audio format, you can Visually distract when the audio is weak, so A concert became A spectacular show with Visuals and action. Music Video's basically use women in sexy outfits as a distraction, It won't be as good unless it is purely Audio again.