This was all the heaven I need! | Blind Reaction to "Too Much Heaven" by The Bee Gees

[@mjsinger1944]

The thing that gets me about this song is the expressions on their faces, they truly love what they are doing, its never been about the money.

[@mrreed2000]

So true. All proceeds of this song were donated to UNICEF ❤

[@steveneardley7541]

The three of them synchronize their vibratos, which I can't think of any other group even attempting.

[@biggmerkreactions]

Right! And its so clear, crisp and percise. It's amazing!

[@gaylaliles7983]

Thanks for this song and reaction. The Bee Gees wrote over 1000 songs. There are so many great ones to choose from.

[@Slinky5729]

I love the fact that you love my beloved Bee Gees. Thank you for reacting to this. I love seeing you enjoy such a masterpiece from pure, raw talent. Thank you 🔥

[@biggmerkreactions]

Thank you for watching! It was a joy! Can't want to do more Bee Gees!

[@Slinky5729]

@@biggmerkreactions you won’t regret it. Any track, any genre - they never fail. Nights on Broadway is my next suggestion. So darn funky! For pure harmonies- Will you still love me tomorrow. Their tribute to Carole King. With love from the UK 🇬🇧.

[@henrykosky3919]

3 men 1 microphone 🎤

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

You stopped and mentioned their vibrato at the same moment I was especially concentrating on their vibrato and harmonies. They were the best.

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

Dont hate appreciate. People had raw talent back then . No auto tune exsited in the 70s. And it was recorded live .

[@Emilyhildegaard1]

They were amazing! Happy to see young people enjoying and appreciating their talent.

[@LillyMarz777]

The Bee Gees were the best! So many great songs. Alone, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Jive Talking, Nights on Broadway, One, so many. Maurice is pronounced Morris.

[@brendawilson8208]

A little background. Barry Gibb (middle) September 1, 1946. He and his wife Linda have been married for 53 years. They have 4 sons and one daughter who is the youngest. Also, 7 grandchildren. Barry's chest is shiny with blotches because when he was about 18 months, he pulled a pot of hot tea from off of a table. His mom said he didn't not speak for a long time (maybe 2 years.) Robin (on our left) and Maurice (on our right) were fraternal twins. Maurice Gibb (December 22, 1949 - January 12, 2003) survived by wife and 2 adult children. Robin Gibb (December 22, 1949 - May 20, 2012) survived by wife and 4 adult children. Andy Gibb **Not pictured in that video** (March 5, 1958 - March 10, 1988) He was too young to sing with his brothers. He had his own successful career. He is survived by his daughter. Andy and Barry could have been identical twins. You know the song 'Emotion' sung by Destiny's Child? Well ..... they wrote the song (1977) for the singer Samantha Sang. Their harmony is very sharp and nice, but IMO, Destiny's Child's cover has too much drama in it. But Barry said he liked it. They produced and wrote songs for Diana Ross's album: Eaten Alive. Emotion kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJDahY2gpJ6UsM0si=Y863cKzsfSsxKiTP They wrote their own songs and wrote and produced songs for other artists. Barry didn't always sing in falsetto. They were asked if someone could sing falsetto on a song. Barry volunteered, and the rest is history. On a side note, the first born is their sister, Lesley (Gibb) Evans. She can sing, but she did not want to be in the limelight. They were so popular that some radio stations had a 'Bee Gees free' weekend. NO requests for their songs. During a nine-month period beginning in the Christmas season of 1977, seven songs written by the brothers held the No. 1 position on the US charts for 27 of 37 consecutive weeks: three of their own releases, two for brother Andy Gibb, the Yvonne Elliman single, and "Grease", performed by Frankie Valli. There's so much to write about them. In your spare time, I think you'll like what they have contributed to the music industry. I recommend the following songs: Staying Alive kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5DMq6l3l814rrssi=7p2Pbvfime9eHGc-&t=1 How Deep Is Your Love kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqHUop2LbNpoj8Usi=TJzrh9ns2v1rUvnH Spirits Having Flown kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYild6Oletd3ea8si=3mpRsV0a-kfCMDWX Shadow Dancing (Andy Gibb) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZvCqnqPisSdi7csi=fgwTh0Si29Axvb7S Bodyguard kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKmYiap_gKimadEsi=ZR3i-vkS0bTbUsMd You Should Be Dancing (Andy is with them in this video: from the movie Saturday Night Fever) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6bSY2x6hcuNaKcsi=XevU5_t8wV8gQCBS&t=1

[@Kknightmcc]

The scars are from gangrene, he said he had about 20 minutes to live because it was hard for his family to get him to proper care for his terrible burns. We are blessed to have had him live in this world. He lost all words for two years after but once he started to speak again he shared all of his words and thoughts with the world.

[@Vonnies1929]

Your big smile says it all!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@janetbarker1216]

Bigg Merk you are so darn cute and you have a great smile

[@biggmerkreactions]

😁🥹 thank you! ❤️

[@Sandra6411]

Do more from my favorite group!!!! Love your reaction and interpretation of the video! You were spot on!❤

[@biggmerkreactions]

I'm on it! 🫡 They have so many great songs, but I definitely have a few that are absolute musts!

[@sledgehammer6698]

Their voices are the music, that German Philharmonic orchestral arrangement behind them is the PLUS!

[@biggmerkreactions]

Yes!!! You're so right! Just too good!

[@DKing-3358]

And the opening horns were from the band Chicago.

[@ellencourtney7187]

I get the same big smile and feeling of appreciation when I see a Bee Gees video. They really were a very special group. That brother harmony-and their song writing was unique. You are delightful by the way, thank you for the positivity and thoughtful words.

[@biggmerkreactions]

Thank you for the kind words! They are so incredible, it's hard not to love them.

[@mildredwolf8722]

Even Bey is stunned there...🫢🧡💥

[@biggmerkreactions]

Absoulutely STUNNED haha 😦

[@paulmason6474]

They wrote so many songs for various artists. Only Barry left from the4 brothers❤❤❤❤❤

[@biggmerkreactions]

I know! Their impact still manages to be understated, despite how wildly successful they were as a group. Barry is still holding on! ❤️

[@tubularguynine]

@@biggmerkreactions - Yep, Sir Barry and the boys are in the Songwriter's Hall of Fame...right behind Sir Paul McCartney as the #1 and #2 most prolific hit writers of all time.

[@trudywolfe2795]

You can't help but smile when you listen to these brothers. Every one of them has their own special voice that adds that perfect harmony to the mix. New sub here, and I appreciate your reaction. I love the Bee Gees. Thank you. ❤❤❤

[@biggmerkreactions]

Couldn't agree more! & thank you!

[@ahkiv6127]

I love your reaction and interpretation of this gem, probably my favorite reaction to this song, and I've seen many! I was a junior in high school when this came out and it's been my favorite for many years!

[@janetbarker1216]

Love, you should have been born in the seventy for sure Nice to see a young man enjoying BeeGee music

[@biggmerkreactions]

Thank you! I lot of my favorite music are from the 60s, 70s and 80s, so you might be right!

[@janetbarker1216]

@@biggmerkreactions Plus you are so handsome

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

Oh, and if you really like "watching the music", bands like the Moody Blues and the Alan Parsons Project and even Emerson, Lake and Palmer, would often record and tour with an orchestra. Some great music out there!

[@kathleenlee8453]

Listen to how deep is your love another bee gee song

[@BruceStanton-pb7wt]

Check out Bee Gees-Love So Right. Barry has it out. "Hedlok"

[@MariluGoodman]

I started a joke Love you inside out Fanny Reaching out This is where I came in For whom the bell tolls… Please go down that rabbit hole.!

[@biggmerkreactions]

🕳️🐇 I'm on my way! lol Thanks for sharing these!

[@dubivxler]

bee gees nights on broadway

[@blockklocker]

You have lots of wisdom young man. What you said about the need of more love in the world today is spot on❣️ Also great that you pointed out the technical aspects of the song. Thank you.

[@biggmerkreactions]

Thank you! I love people and I love music. I wish it could all be just that simple for all of us! 🫶🏾

[@BruceStanton-pb7wt]

You're a smart young man. Like your angle when you break down songs "Hedlok"

[@biggmerkreactions]

Thanks! I’ll check it out!

[@johncrookston6111]

Nice music and intro bro

[@biggmerkreactions]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@cliftonparago4547]

They donated all profits from this song as well the rights to UNICEF

[@RuthBair-ht1fj]

Love your reaction. You would enjoy I surrender, Ordinary People and Wedding Day ❤

[@biggmerkreactions]

I will check it out!

[@tubularguynine]

Your intro makin' my Bose Companion 3 computer system ROCK! Havin' to put my foot on the sub! I like 'Nights On Broadway' myself, the first song they used their falsettos in, during the middle break...powerful! And also 'Alone', the official video, another sky-high falsetto masterpiece, that's coming up on 'Too Much Heaven' as my favorite. Sort of a Beach Boys-ish vibe...excellent!

[@biggmerkreactions]

Hahaha! Had to come through with a little bass lol 🎵 I definitely have to check those out too! That also sound right up my alley!

[@dp3396]

How familiar are you with the Gibb’s catalog of over 1000 songs? Please react to FANNY BE TENDER. Noticing your background… EMOTION by the original artist the song was written for - Samantha Sang - produced and with backing vocals by Barry, also the Bee Gee’s version.

[@biggmerkreactions]

I'm fairly familiar, but there's always so much I learn and find out from good folks like you! Fanny Be Tender is definitely in the queue! & I do know Emotions by Smantha Sang with the guys on the back vocals. I love the original version! Frankly I love both versions!

[@dp3396]

So Samantha Sang with Barry’s backing vocals, then Destiny’s Child covered it, then the Bee Gees released their own version, all of which are great. Was hoping there would be one you would react to and hopefully add your own spectacular vocals into the reaction, too, but I’m here for any Gibb song or version you react to!

[@loll212]

you should do don’t blame me/look what you made me do from the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, the transition is FIRE🔥

[@johncrookston6111]

Great reaction man You must be a producer It's the little details and the emphasis applied so subtly that keeps me listening

[@biggmerkreactions]

Thank you! I have done some production in the past, both music and video! It's the subtle details that always get me as well. It usually just shows how much care, attention and intention is put into the creation of the music and the videos too!

[@johncrookston6111]

@@biggmerkreactions that's what I like about your intro music and video production, top notch bro

[@Sandra6411]

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

[@biggmerkreactions]

Ok cool! I’ll definitely have to go listen to these!

[@maryblum8365]

Fanny be tender with my love and Friday night special Nights on Broadway ARE A MUST SEE!!! You will be blown away!!!

[@biggmerkreactions]

Yes!!! Adding to the list!

[@maryblum8365]

@@biggmerkreactions so excited to see your reaction. Mo's bass playing on both songs is amazing. Jive talking baseline is outstanding.

[@dubivxler]

🤛👊🤜

[@Sandra6411]

--------------------- I’m not sure if you’ve reacted to any of these, but here’s a list with my interpretation of what genre I think they fall under: Too Much Heaven (R&B) - you just did this one! How Deep Is Your Love (R&B Ballard) Staying Alive (disco) Night Fever (disco) You Should Be Dancing (R&B or disco) Fanny be tender with my love (R&B) Jive Talking (R&B) Nights on Broadway (R&B/Funk) Tragedy (Techno? Pop) More than a woman (Disco/R&B) Love you inside out (Funk/pop) To love somebody (R&B) Massachusetts (pop/country) Wind of Change (funk/r&b), live 1975 from the Midnight Special) Alone (pop) Love So Right (R&B) Words (pop, 1979 Spirits Tour) Lonely Days (pop) You Win Again (pop) Run to Me (pop) How Can you mend a broken heart (R&B) Kiss of Life (rock) One (pop) Wedding Day (pop) Rest Your Love on Me Awhile (country) Bodyguard (R&B) For Whom the Bell Tolls (pop) Blue Island - live (pop) Our Love, Don't Throw it all away-Bee Gee's or Andy's version (pop) Secret Love (pop) This is Where I Came in (live) (pop) The 1989 One for all tour medley (excellent vocals & some humor) If you want to see them (the Bee Gees) and how they work in the studio try: (A) the making of their song "Tragedy" from 1979 (B) The making of the song "Just in Case" (C) The making of the video "This is Where I Came in" from their last cd in 2001

[@biggmerkreactions]

Yes, thanks for sharing these! I love so many of those songs. There are definitely a few on your list that are in my queue!

[@nelerhabarber5602]

Do you know Bee Gees Tragedy- the making of ? Here you can see how they made songs and special effects like an explosion with their mouth and a microphone!

[@biggmerkreactions]

Gotta check that out for sure! Thanks!

[@70sMusicLady]

It's "Morris", although it's spelled "Maurice".

[@biggmerkreactions]

Ahhh gotcha. Thanks! # themoreyouknow

[@RaynorBear]

OK, since you watched the video for "Stayin' Alive" and was surprised by the look of the guys... see if THIS video comes closer to what you were originally expecting. From what I have read, this video was made at the same time as the video for "Night Fever", and a video for "How Deep Is Your Love" was also made with the same style, and all three pre-date the other more well-known videos, as well as featuring a beardless Barry. Check it out!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYfUfJp_eZVqfM0

[@biggmerkreactions]

Ok great! I'll check it out! Thanks for sharing!

[@paulmason6474]

Listen to Angelina Jordan singing if I were a boy.. Magical😊

[@sharifuddinsalleh7119]

I guess you mean falsetto, not verbrato

[@biggmerkreactions]

Actually both!

[@cliftonparago4547]

Sorry but this isn't live. You can tell by the fact that when Barry drops out of the chorus you still hear him in the 3 part harmony. Second, at the end the volume drops rather than a planned cut off.

[@mattstickle2725]

Great ear and great analogy young friend.

[@biggmerkreactions]

Thank you!

[@mattstickle2725]

This is not really a live video. This is pre-recorded, meaning the musical track. In fact there are probably 15 to 20 voices on here. If you listen real close you can hear it very low bass voice on the choruses. That's why it's called Show Business. However the live performance would not be that different than this. Old school.

[@biggmerkreactions]

I would've loved to see BTS in the studios of some of the songs of that era being made in real time! Just to be a fly on the wall.