THE BEEGEES ALONE (1997) REACTION

[@bonniemadden6431]

I’m obsessed with The Bee Gees!🎶♥️ They are the soul of HISTORIC song writing and the greatest voices ever on this earth!!🥰😎🎶

[@pattya796]

I’m 71, and they still grab my soul and take it flying…. 💗 so lovely to see you enjoying this unique talent.

[@TheSarahbeach100]

I'm 72 years old J it just makes my heart smile to see you react to the bee gees like you do. I love them and when young people learn to love them it keeps them alive to us old people.bee gees forever

[@rosemary702001]

Don’t forget Maurice’s harmonies! His voice adds the depth and soul for those higher voices to shine. There’s no Bee Gees without all three brothers!

[@tamitatangotoo6319]

I agree with you so much the base is critical in all musical groups. It is the one you think you don't hear but if it was missing it would all sound like a bunch of tinging symbols. Thanks for bringing that out, awesome!

[@deanarjones9114]

Completely agree

[@mpicewe3023]

Absolutely!!

[@dellacamps1985]

Agreed

[@robin9876]

And Maurice did the arrangements! Very important! Barry & Robin sang more but Mo put lyrics to the groove.

[@beeseewill2407]

You see the brothers doing all those things together on the videos, and then you think about Barry , alone due to the loss of all his brothers. They gave us a blessing in their music. Love those guys.

[@Bambi_Harris_Author]

Please try 'you win again' from 1987, great song. Bee Gees are always amazing!

[@jasonwilliams6005]

Great song becomes amazing when Robin takes lead. So great. The number of incredible songs written and performed by them is unbelievable. Music isn't the same these days.

[@Scuderia_Fan]

So awsome to see a reaction video of a later Bee Gees song. 5 decades of Bee Gees, each has brilliant songs by them. All sound different, yet always recognizable as the Bee Gees. I just wonder when someone will react to the Bee Gees song 'Rings around the moon'. That would be so awsome!

[@marshallmom1962]

You nailed it. They ARE a joy to listen to... and your reviews are a joy to watch. This was the music of our youth. These truly WERE the good ole days.

[@ronblake5667]

You finally found Alone' ,perfect!! Thank you.

[@TheWynch]

They sing with such ease, hands in pockets, so relaxed, harmonies just fall out of their mouths. Little did they know in under 10 years Barry would be alone. I guess we hope our talented people would always be with us. Mortality awaits us all, R.I.P. twins.

[@christopheranderson1968]

It was actually over ten years.

[@lynnepashley4281]

Yes 10 for Mo but 19 years for Rob

[@kaylariad]

From when this song came out in 1997 to the passing of Maurice it was 6 years. He died in 2003. Robin died in 2012, 15 years after this song.

[@TheWynch]

@@kaylariad Wasn't completely sure, I lived in the Alaska bush country for years, local radio didn't play this song until early 2000s, I didn't even hear of their passings for quite a while after Robin died. I was so sad to hear.

[@trb2021]

Robin is second to none!! That voice gives me chills every time. They all sing great but when someone can make you have cold chills with their voice, thats special.

[@nickibear101]

Seeing you enjoy the Bee Gees brings a joy to my heart.

[@kristykienitz3061]

So sad that the lead singer Barry Gibb is the only one still living. Robin and Maurice gone way to soon. And their younger brother Andy too😢😢

[@elevenbucks5682]

I had 3 brothers, I,m the oldest and all my brothers are gone, just like Barry.

[@cindyermis9625]

😢😢😢

[@christopheranderson1968]

Barry wasn't the lead singer. Robin was just as much lead vocalist.

[@lynnepashley4281]

@@christopheranderson1968 and better by far for me

[@christopheranderson1968]

@@lynnepashley4281 Personally, I like both. But Robin's voice certainly had something extra special. His voice on the chorus of For Whom The Bell Tolls never fails to give me goosebumps. Just thinking about it now is giving them to me.

[@realemiele.franco736]

Not going to lie. They were so good. There is not going to be another group like this for awhile. Great song and reaction video.

[@whathandleUtalkabt]

There will never be voices like this again or like Michael Jackson. Never !. The weeknd is carrying the music industry on his back right now imo

[@lorrainemyers8515]

I disagree, there's not going to be another group like this EVER.

[@kaynpaul]

There will never be another group like this this is pure talent not studio enhanced toot

[@vancelubben5300]

They were putting out great music since 1960, no joke. They spanned many generations. It all sounds great

[@dianeoliver9041]

There will Never be another group like The Bee Gees, they were unique & special, so very talented with Perfect Three Part Harmony every time, every song!!! Nobody has a voice like Robin Gibb & they never will, or Barry’s Falsetto & Mo’s smooth baritone, it all comes together so beautifully! I love it & always will. ♥️♥️♥️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻

[@christophercarter7906]

I don’t think there’s such a thing as a bad Beegees song J. Continue to love your reactions. Keep up the great work 👍

[@rosemary702001]

Christopher Carter I so agree. IMO, they were under appreciated during their heyday. I know they sold millions but it was almost a sacrilege to prefer them over the Beatles when they first came out, and later during their disco phase, rockers slammed them for their music. Yet they survived and thrived and outlasted the Beatles! I’ve always loved them. So glad Jayvee does too!

[@tonysc7610]

@@rosemary702001 You're right, but I always liked them much more than the Beatles. And I love their Disco phase too. How could you not like that music?

[@saflynn14]

Everyone thinks they only did disco and they got a bad rap for that. Just goes to show you how narrow minded people are instead of educating themselves.

[@katie-didellis2437]

I love the Bee Gees but hearing your reaction to their songs brings appreciation to higher level. 😊😄

[@lukec2576]

I love the Bee Gees, I think it's fair to say they are my favorite group. BUT, "Voice in the Wilderness" from the album This is Where I Came In is....quite bad.

[@juliebowness3299]

Forgotten how great this song is, love Robin's solo bits. Another favourite is You Win Again

[@whathandleUtalkabt]

They are like angels singing

[@Ozefan2580]

I can never tire of your reactions to the Bee Gees. I look for your videos every day! Luckily for all of us, their catalog is huuuge! 🤗🤗🤗

[@cynthiablanchard6278]

I really love robins solo in this!

[@tonihagan8438]

Robin hands in pockets belting out heavenly notes effortlessly. Lol.

[@whathandleUtalkabt]

Listen to the whole album in one sitting called bee gees " one night only" it has this song in the album from 1998. When I got this CD I could play the entire cd for at least 7 times over and over in one sitting for hours house cleaning, exercising. cooking etc.. Trust!

[@christopheranderson1968]

Jackie Visiting Both Still Waters and One Night Only were 1997.

[@4drecord]

Obsession 😊👍🏼

[@rw4487]

I had that bum too

[@debmccartney8801]

I'm gonna do that!! Thank you for recommending it!!

[@philging]

The harmonies from three brothers with talent like that is always going to be special.

[@brendamccutcheon3775]

Thank you for loving them like we do....

[@mitchbelles8080]

I have seen a lot of reaction videos and you are probably the most authentic one doing this. You can’t fake being genuine about the music. Hats off to you young man.

[@JayveeTV]

Thank you

[@patrickallen5781]

Don't worry Javon I have been listening to the Bee Gees for over 50 years and I never grow tired of listening to them.

[@archstanton9206]

At this point in their musical journey their voices had matured and they had honed their craft to another level. The writing, the production, everything was at the point where it all came together like magic. Which it indeed was.

[@saintjohnno]

I was about 18 years old when l went to the Sydney royal easter show where l lined up outside this old sideshow tent to see amoung others ' 3 skinny kid's belting out thier songs. Who would of guessed these 3 skinny kids with thier squeaky voices would become one of the most popular groups of all time ? Im now 76 years of age and still enjoy listening to thier timeless vocals..

[@dominicfairfax5545]

Ohhhh jayvee! You are so full of joy to listen to regarding your appreciation and reaction to the wonderful bee gees

[@keriford54]

Yeah, I agree, Robin's part on this song makes you want to hear more of him

[@atm3637]

I seen Robin Gibb in Heathrow Airport once, he was standing a couple of meters away from me. He had his sunglasses on and looked like he didn’t want to be hassled. I never approach famous people I try and act normal even though I’m freaking out inside 😂

[@turdferguson400]

A M OMG IKR?? I saw Harrison Ford at Sydney airport once! He looked right at me!! It’s so hard to be cool in that situation!! 💖👍💜

[@elevenbucks5682]

I,ve been able to meet several celebs due to the business i,m in. What I learned is that they are all just people.

[@lynnepashley4281]

Robin and his brothers were always so approachable and kind to their fans

[@patriciabarkley735]

I would have been foaming at the mouth, if I would ever have seen Robin. Love and miss you, Robin and Mo. ❤️🌹❤️

[@Vonnies1929]

​@patriciaba😂rkley735 that's funny as heck I'd be the same with Barry!!!

[@lisac9930]

One will never get tired of something/someone that they TRUELY LOVE & I see u as a TRUE fan, so..... u NEVER will tire of them! I'm 53 yrs old & I'm not even close to getting tired of them; NEVER GONNA HAPPEN. I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THE BEE GEES!!!

[@tyronplumb3361]

Bruthen this song is where they really really hit perfection!!!!

[@tball3071]

It brought tears seeing them little. That's them in that footage 😢❤️

[@proudgram61]

Joy is certainly the word that describes them.. "For Whom The Bell Tolls" is one of so many favorites... one of the videos features them singing outside in New York City, with their voices soaring beautifully over the waters, and the Twin Towers and Statue of Liberty in the background... Robin's voice shines !!

[@debrasimmons2682]

Can’t go wrong with Bee Gee’s

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Jayvee, someone needs to be the first to do a reaction to "Boys Do Fall In Love" by Robin Gibb (and Maurice Gibb).

[@kevindobson3801]

Do Barry Gibbs solo song shine shine

[@beeharbour]

You certainly don't go wrong often but if pushed I'd say "Giving up the Ghost" qualifies. Naturally this is just my opinion.

[@denisewalters7312]

isnt this just the bomb jayvee. I LOVE Robin. the most underrated beejee.

[@dagnelpaula1]

Thank you so much, J, for doing another Bee Gee's song! I can't get enough of their music, either. There was just something SO special about these guys. And it goes beyond the obvious talent. They HAD something. It was magic; that's the only word I can think of that describes it best. By the way...I don't know if you even noticed or not, throughout this video, that there were clips mixed in of what looked like someone's home movies. And it was. It was THEM, when they were kids. There are several different documentaries here on KZbin about their lives and career. They're ALL good, and give you a great insight into their lives through the years, and their music. You should check it out when you can. Thanks again for this reaction. Loved it!

[@anitarikard6241]

Every song they sing is beautiful

[@turdferguson400]

OH HELL YEAH! Love this song. 💖👍💜 Smooth with a capital SMOOO!

[@trishaurvan9439]

One is an INCREDIBLE song!! Gotta listen to that one. Love Robin's voice

[@aletmartins6940]

Beegees - One, you win again, Blue Island. 3 lovely songs...

[@56music64]

the photos of them as younger boys, all when they lived in Oz. We love them so here, particularly Brisbane where they lived. We have a Bee Gees Walk in their honour at Redcliffe on Moreton Bay Brisbane

[@rhysypoo]

Awee man.. u said fanny be tender. You will love it.. especially half way through

[@tonybutler8811]

The BeeGees a group you can listen to forever. Great singers. Thanks for sharing Jay

[@celinhabr1]

Robin's voice is so good. I love this song.

[@RayRay-zt7bj]

Hold on Man, hold on! You just stumbled upon a Bee Gees song that I never recall hearing before! I must have been busy discovering the Internet back then, LOL. Great song!

[@susanmoat7193]

Try blue island.

[@keithgrinnell5122]

Love your oldies. Brings back so many memories. Two doings I know you'll love. Beegees "One" and "You win again"

[@benbarnard4233]

When you listen to the bee gees, see how many great songs they have produced for themselves and others and how many of their songs have been covered and listen to how unique and great their voices are,along with their flawless harmonies. You realise The Bee Gees are truly out of this world. There are levels to the music business and the Bee Gees stand Alone 🙌🏻❤️

[@littlerose6673]

"I can't see Nobody". Robin is the main singer. Live concert in Austrailia. They really never had a bad song.

[@marladiamond7849]

Rhonda Puotinen Thats a great song. Also Holiday.

[@beckysweet606]

Rhonda's right. The Bee Gees really never had a bad song!

[@ellenmontgomery8533]

Robin's part takes it over the top!! It's a great song, and I love the video too!!

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

Even the fade out at the end. of song was brilliant. 😎

[@NJDulaney]

Check out Maurice singing lead "Closer than Close" They all three have great voices

[@lisawilliams9504]

Yes NJ, I requested the same song, Maurice had a beautiful voice but he stayed in the background most of the time. I love "Closer than Close " it gave us a chance to hear what he really sounded like. A true classic group 🥰

[@katie-didellis2437]

Or The Bridge.

[@NJDulaney]

@@lisawilliams9504 He was my favorite. The other two were always battling for top spot. He was always 'the man in the middle." He sang high harmony. He had a great falsetto. You can see that in the 1975 version of Nights on Broadway. He just didn't get a chance to show his talents like the other two.

[@foots-qt4pk]

@@lisawilliams9504 Also "Man in the Middle" and "House of Shame"

[@djnevell]

@@foots-qt4pk Don't forget Wildflower from Living Eyes

[@turdferguson400]

I can’t help loving ‘You Win Again’. Very commercial, but I still love it. 💖

[@charlesturner3688]

Bee Gees with Berry and Barbara Streisand Guilty

[@lorrainekotaj761]

The Bee Gees brothers will go down in History as one of the greatest recording and song writing groups ever to have graced our world . God Bless you boys xxxx

[@kimbergeron9720]

One of my favorites. Another great song. "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow".

[@lindataylor5636]

I love the way they kept mixing in old home movies and old clips of videos from the sixties, I thought it was pretty funny when they showed Robin and Maurice doing a little dance, then Barry and Maurice did the same dance shows that wonderful sense of humor the Bees Gees where known for

[@thewheel73]

So glad you are checking out late era Bee Gees. They hold up. "This Is Where I Came In" from their final album is a must. Same with "Man In The Middle", if you want some Mo singing lead.

[@KarenLouiseDavies78]

Both great!

[@emmaforward6943]

That’s my second favourite. I love mo, his my favourite

[@turdferguson400]

I can’t think of a single bad song, either. 💖

[@debra6961]

Oh man, I can’t get over their TALENT!!!

[@yvonnehall6972]

A couple of other amazing BeeGee songs... One , Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Heartbreaker. I could go on all day. LOL. If you want to hear songs featuring Maurice... Closer Than Close , Man In The Middle!

[@artiegloucester532]

Im very glad you have many reactions to Bee Gees songs, you cannot imaginé how i LOVE these men for the last 40 years . For me they are the greatest....( Try to listen the song dont fall in LOVE)

[@andreshernandez1180]

Listen to Immortality by Celine Dion and the Bee Gees, written by Barry. An amazing song.

[@SueProst]

All three of them wrote it. They almost always wrote together and Maurice discusses writing it in one of the videos of Immortality. Barry and Maurice had tissues. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ7WY6Ggd9xrjtk

[@chinchillacrystal6899]

Oh man, I almost needed a tissue just thinking about that one. Also, Wish You Were Here, written for Andy😢

[@SueProst]

@Diana Gero Yes. I heard it too. The long version of the making of the video Immortality shows Barry with tissues and tears and Maurice grabbing a tissue as well. I just cry every time I hear it.

[@christopheranderson1968]

The Bee Gees recorded their own version on The Record.

[@zimjun7]

Gad! Yes!!! 🤪

[@reneemurphy608]

Yes, many wonderful year's of great music they made together. Listen to - Run To Me - 1972 beautiful song ❤

[@trishaurvan9439]

Oh Robin's voice on Run To Me is sheer heaven. Love the song

[@foots-qt4pk]

SO HAPPY!! Your getting to some of their newer stuff! This song is so freat! I love the way they layer the vocals and your right! Even though the lyrics are about being alone and unrequited love, the upbeat tempo is just HAPPY! I told you a couple of times that you would really love their newer stuff. Barry is STILL recording but with his sons and Maurices daughter Samantha. Still writing great music. Barry will be 74 on Sept. 1st, which is also his 50th Wedding Anniversary! A WELL LIVED LIFE! Its time to hear a Maurice song! His voice is also beautiful, and is the melodic foundation of all their songs. Barry said it this way, Maurice was an EXPERT harmonizer. He always found the perfect pitch to complimant Robin and Barrys pitch. People dont often realize that alot of the falsetto parts were MAURICE! You picked up on it in "Nights on Broadway". Thats why I suggested that you might want to watch live performances so you coulds see who was singing which parts. In the 70's the Bee Gees started working with a famous producer, Arif Mardin, who asked them if any of them could "Scream" in tune, lol! THAT is how Barry discovered he could sing entire songs in falsetto! Try one of these, "Man in the Middle", Maurice wrote it partly about how he was always the middle guy, the peacemaker between Barry and Robin who at times would were competitive growing up. "Closer Than Close" a modern grown up sensous love song. Maurice Maurice was never given the due he deserved. He played MANY instruments and wrote songs as well, and his voice was beautiful. Trivia, NONE of the Gibbs could read or write music! EXTRODINARY!

[@MischaGER]

the whole Beegees music catalogue 😱 - you can spend more than two years for that, 😆 because @Jayvee it is the biggest in the music industry - more than 1000 tracks ( 36 #1 hits around the globe - more than 200 top-ten hits International and after The Beatles, Elvis & Michael Jackson the best selling artists - so enjoy your enthusiasm for good music and wait more to see from you 👍🍾

[@restherparsleymartin2200]

So glad you’re discovering the BEE GEES. I never get tired of listening to them!

[@dave0915]

"One" from 1989. Their biggest hit single in US in the 1980's

[@vorangzadonsky575]

That is a really great song from the "Ordinary Lives" album. The titel song is great too.

[@introvert4everfreddy656]

Wrong this song is from 1997 and recorded in 1996😆🤩

[@robertreichle1]

One is so good!

[@cindy2252]

OMG how did I forget One!! I love that song!

[@vorangzadonsky575]

@@introvert4everfreddy656 You are absolutely right about this song/video, yes. I was answering Dave's comment/request about the "One"-song that he mentioned in his post. :)

[@shandac1027]

" Love You Inside and Out" is such a great song of theirs!

[@christopheranderson1968]

Love You Inside Out

[@1920Janice]

I have loved this song since the first time I heard it!! You should watch their concert from Las Vegas in the 90s. They sing all their songs. Great concert!! ❤️🎵

[@LadyDoe17]

Thank you! Thank you! I've been waiting for this and I knew you would love it!. Incredible is the right word!. ;)

[@ambrabridges2161]

I love all the old footage of them of them as kids and during the early days of their career!

[@garyjones451]

The best trio that ever walked the earth!

[@usmadgirl3074]

I loved all the songs you reacted to tonight (especially Ambrosia), but when you react to a Bee Gees' song, I always save it to watch last, for my "Dessert"!

[@charlescrook3577]

Robin’s voice is just so HAUNTINGLY beautiful! I SO enjoy your videos brutha! I rarely leave my house anymore due to extreme PTS related anxiety, and it is extremely refreshing to see your reactions to these wonderful older songs! On a side note, I was speaking with Bobby Hatfield’s(Righteous Brothers) daughter and one of his son’s recently and she and he just loved your reaction to Bobby’s live 1965 performance of “Unchained Melody”!

[@pennystevens7670]

There will never be any better harmony than the Bee Gees

[@elizabethmclauchlan6623]

One, Ordinary lives and This is where I came in are all excellent later songs! And You win again!

[@rainbowruby8394]

"Don't Fall In Love With Me". Beautiful song with robin as the lead

[@cindyweir9645]

You always smile so big when you play the BeeGees. Love your reactions. It’s obvious you like all genres of music, it just has to be good.

[@rhondawilkins367]

Robin's voice is best showcased in their 1995 recording of Carole King's Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? He solos in last half of the song.

[@ikluso9773]

Given their wide range of work it's hard to choose a favorite song but if I had to choose one this would rank up at the top. A close runner up is For Whom the Bell Tolls. The mix of their voices is so incredible but I seem to be most impressed with the songs that Robin gets some highlighted parts. His voice has a special soul piercing quality. So many great hits by the Bee Gees.

[@louisef1861]

Finally. I've been asking for this one for a while, so I was super excited to see it pop up. Now for all the others I've been asking for: You Win Again, One, Run To Me, For Whom the Bell Tolls and This Is Where I Came In.

[@lisawilliams9504]

By far one of my favorite songs by the Bee Gees, Maurice didn't have many solos but he had a voice, "Closer than Close " he does a wonderful solo, please do a reaction to that song. Thank you 🤗

[@luigouvea]

My favorite song from them! IT IS JUST PERFECT ALL THE WAY!

[@melissagibson3306]

Maurice sings lead in the song Closer Than Close. Live 1997 Very Smooth.

[@Sandy-pr5qq]

I love that song too. I dont know of any song of theirs that i didnt love. As for hearing Robin's voice he did more of the songs in the early to mid 70's. I have to admit he is my favorite. Check out the concert that they did in Melbourne, Australia in 1974. You could get clips of songs in that concert that Robin sang lead in and they are wonderful. I cant see nobody, Massachusetts, I started a joke and many more in that concert that i would love to see your reaction.

[@ellenmontgomery8533]

Also, "And the sun will shine"!! Robin was amazing!!

[@lanapiercy2370]

Thank you. My most favourite Bee Gees song. So beautiful. Robin really shines in this one. They don't do bad songs ❤️

[@Iam-TaMeR]

Great reaction, you will be blown away by their cover of Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow

[@unrulyjulie4382]

My favorite BEE GEES song, and that's saying something!

[@debrasimmons2682]

How ironic?? Barry is alone now that all of his brothers has passed Very sad !!

[@andreshernandez1180]

All his younger brothers 😔

[@marshallmom1962]

Truly... so sad....

[@turdferguson400]

I know. I was thinking about that when I watched the video. Vale, little brothers. 💙

[@mollysmiles04631]

Debra Simmoms it is so sad! I think I left the same sentiment in a comment for J on another of his Bee Gees reactions. This has always been one of my favorites of theirs, but now it tugs at my heart when I hear it.

[@InsubordinationFreak]

I believe he has an older sister still alive, but yes. Devastating

[@kayelle8005]

I just found your channel today with your Kate Bush reaction which was a joy to watch and now I’ve spent the whole afternoon watching all your Bee Gees reactions. One of the all time greatest bands. I hope you watch some of Barry’s duets with Barbara Streisand and if you haven’t listened to it yet get the One night only CD on your playlist. Fantastic live concert and Celine Dion joins them for a track. I follow quite a few reaction channels but you’re the best. Great emotion and analysis.

[@Eowyn187]

Your face when you're listening to The Bee Gees ❣

[@lauriebarnes2999]

Thanks, Javon, for another great reaction! Love that you love our boys! Every reaction has been just awesome. Hoping you react to some of Robin's leads soon from the late 60's and early 70's like "I Can't See Nobody" and "And the Sun Will Shine". So many great songs to choose from during this era. You won't be disappointed choosing any Bee Gees song to react to, I promise!

[@gracehopper1]

And The Sun Will Shine is SO amazing!❤❤❤

[@tstewartfan626]

For whom the bell tolls is another great Bee Gees song 👍

[@kimwaggoner3560]

For Whom The Bell Tolls.......more of Robin💞

[@Sunburst75]

I knew they were great in the 70s when I was very young. I really got into them after seeing Saturday Night Fever. I now realise they were even better than I thought. They were really amazing.

[@marcelofg1119]

First time I heard BeeGees I was 12 back in the 1980s and instantly fell in love with them. Of course what stuck to your brain is Barry's voice.

[@patricktompalski5246]

Check out "You Win Again" one of there best songs from the 80s.

[@carriedevries4994]

This such an adorable video!

[@JeffOfTheMountains]

"Man In The Middle" is my next suggestion.

[@SueProst]

Yes Maurice. I Keep asking for it.

[@jimmycranier3668]

Yes...thats a great song.

[@SueProst]

@Diana Gero I am fond of all of them but he swallowed things for the sake of the group. You might Google his interview with Lynn Redgrave which is about 30 minutes. Very insightful. Lovely man and family.

[@ElGranMagoDaniel]

yes, Man in The Middle (but the live version, so much better than the one in the record)

[@TheMsCrystalblue]

Love that song. It tells so much of what he was going through. Love Maurice and that sexy smile of his!

[@moneytrain731]

I love your honest reaction to this amazing song The beegees were given a gift from God and they made the most of it