WHY did Robin Gibb's voice sound SO vulnerable?! Let's have a look!

[@juliefox1743]

I believe when people asked him how he uses his voice, his response was something like 'I don't sing with my voice, I sing with my heart'

[@sandorneschoblocher4302]

🥰💖

[@TheRene954]

That he did sing from his heart & started singing since age 5 whatever it is they were amazing Always loved the BeeGees ☮️

[@jeanalzaidi908]

yes robin did often say that he sings from his ❤

[@singthroughyourguitar]

That's beautiful, thanks for sharing...Robin is so innocent, authentic and magical. To think these guys started out rehearsing in my friend's garage and their great sound and harmonies captivated the world.

[@hadasfruchter4953]

Right answer! He was gifted, not just in his voice, but in his attittude for popular music, always updating with time and just doing it better than others, more beutifull, more clean and really melodic

[@richane22]

I love the joy on Fil's face when he listens to great performers.

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Richane how are you doing today

[@jillcrato1680]

So do I,Richland! Fil has a beautiful smile! Every time I see him smiling while Robin sings,I smile myself!😊❤

[@Miriboheme]

that's the best part of these videos. always makes me smile.

[@JR-pr8jb]

You're right. Fil doesn't have a mean or ungenerous bone in his body.

[@JaneSmith0709]

I'm floored by how spot on his pitch was. He didn't even slide into that high note, it came out of nowhere and he hit the bullseye. Those boys had such natural talent. Such a shame so many of them left us too soon.

[@jdm-uk-yank]

Candles that burn twice as bright...

[@tsonofjohnson489]

Ditto

[@thebeegeessgreatesthitsand8128]

He has a talent that no other singer will ever have. I only say"he has" because he is alive my heart and always will be.

[@juanita6479]

@@thebeegeessgreatesthitsand8128 Agree 100%

[@MyTinyBalcony]

@@thebeegeessgreatesthitsand8128 Robin is my favourite male vocalist of all time. His voice just reduces me to tears with its clarity, tone, and beauty. The other one that is similar is Bobby Hatfield. Bobby, Robin, Maurice, and Andy left us all too early. RIP to them all.

[@judybooth4901]

His voice is heartbreaking. Always makes me cry.

[@doneestoner9945]

I'm crying right now.

[@M49-x9k]

Yes that song always makes me cry, I had a problem with alcohol in my late twenties so as you can imagine the lyric “ I fell out of bed hurting my head from things that I said” never a truer lyric has been written. Happy ending I went to AA got sober and have been happily married for fifty years. Thanks Robin you where an angel.

[@Slickboot21]

Here's some of Robin Gibb that lots of folks have never heard -- ELLAN VANNIN (with King William's College choir). Exquisite!!

[@rinaticson390]

Me too ,amazing.

[@Slickboot21]

@Steev Thompson I personally , tear up (and if I'm singing I choke up) when certain musical and vocal frequencies change something inside my head and my heart. I've heard that those frequencies are tapping into our "pleasure centers". Bee Gees are really good at that. That's probably why Rock-n-Rollers have trouble with their music.

[@trishaurvan9439]

Robin's voice is one of the prettiest I've ever heard. I love his voice

[@sheilalbrown8518]

Robin is far better than Barry!

[@lovernotfighter]

Too me Robin was the best voice in the group. I liked all of them but his voice was so unique that I felt an ethereal quality to it something trancendent and sublime.

[@ps9292]

Ethereal! yes!

[@garyneilson3075]

Yes!

[@johncarlo7395]

Absolutely.

[@johncarlo7395]

Robin's voice, sends shivers down my spine, outstanding.

[@judymosier5567]

I always thought Robin had the best voice 😊😊😊

[@mush1077]

I love seeing how Robin’s voice makes you smile, as it does me. When I hear him, it physically affects me. One of the greatest singers ever. Thank you!

[@oliviamartinez7274]

AA😅

[@yusufkhan2116]

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[@ChuckHackney]

I adore all their voices, they blend together to create some of the greatest harmonies the music world has ever produced--but the vocals of Barry and Robin send me up to the stratosphere. Both unique, impeccable vibratos, and of course the amazing theatrics Barry could do with his falsetto. Never thought of the world vulnerable when I hear Robin, but I agree, Fil nails it. That is such a great descriptive of Robin's sensitive, gentle voice.

[@maureen298]

Because Robin was an ANGEL. I met him outside of his studio in Miami Beach in 2002. Could hear him rehearsing inside--priceless. Singing for Robin was like breathing is for mere mortals. My favorite brother, RIP my Idol !!

[@kthor]

I don't believe Robin was at Middle Ear Studios in 2002, or at least not working on an album.

[@antonnetcantero3971]

I really love his voice. No other singer can replace him.

[@happyolddude]

Scott Engel?

[@lourdeshoras998]

Verdade ninguém irá substituí-la pois ele é único 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@YOSHI-su6vt]

True no one can replace

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

Robin is my favorite of the Gibb brothers. Robin's voice was so unique to my ears. His has a different quality than the others despite the high vocals they all could hit. Robin's just hit me as more emotional, wistful.

[@SuperAnimelover100]

Oh my God , me two ! :)

[@donnamckoy588]

mine too

[@jillcrato1680]

Me too.I loved the emotions Robin could put into his vibrato and singing voice.

[@terryhorowitz7076]

Same

[@barbaracollins5605]

Wistful, perfect word.

[@mikewynne7131]

Robins voice was incredible. His voice as a 16-17 year old kid was magnificent. He could go from a low, rich, baritone vibrato to delicate, soaring high tenor (maybe even countertenor.) Just listen to the song “ I started a Joke”. Listen to the best quality recording with headphones. It’s an incredible performance- and he was 18. Unfortunately, his style went out of fashion and he wasn’t featured. But he also did the falsetto and quite well. The song “Love Me” is an example of a song where his falsetto is prominent at the end. I guess he was negatively affected by the falsetto criticisms and shied away from the falsetto, although his early 80s techno solo work featured his falsetto. He doesn’t get enough credit for one of the most amazing and talented voices of Pop/Rock of the late 20th century. With the right song, his voice was incomparably beautiful. It was often underutilized within the confines of The Bee Gees in their last 20-25 years.

[@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095]

*_"I stated a Joke"_* I Started a Joke. {:-:-:}

[@lauriebarnes2999]

Mike, your comment is just beautiful and so true. He was such an amazing man whose voice was quite underutilized from the mid 70's and beyond. I'm old enough to have been with this fabulous group from the very beginning. Love all three (and sweet Andy, too) but my heart has always belonged to this incredible man!

[@keithwigley1256]

What happened ..John Travolta and Barry Gibbs high false at toe , skuse spe,ling ... they went along with the music marketing forces and in my opinion lost the real soul of their music with Robin as lead singer..but thats life and how the money making takes our mainline musical world ...very often souless... you have the same boring artists ..Ed Sheerum, Adel..Ed Sheerum..Adel ..its boring stifling the real creative musicians...zzzzzzzzzzzzz..its borrrrrrrring...

[@Melodramaqueen-qc4qt]

I heard him singing "Somewhere" from West Side Story. The recording was from when he was 15-16. It was amazing, and even more so considering his age

[@mikewynne7131]

@@keithwigley1256 indeed. I think their flame-out period of ‘73-‘74, almost broke, living in the Isle of Man drove them to dedicating themselves to selling records. What choice did they have? That was their job. They had kids, wives and taxes to pay. But I don’t think they compromised their musical integrity one but. I think they had the BALLS to go R&B. I too was taken aback by the sudden change. But they captured a new generation of fans. I actually look at ‘75-‘77 as their most creative period. Main Course? Not a “disco” album. 2 great Country songs ( Robin’s vocal in Country Lanes is awesome) the rest blue eyed soul and Funk. Then Children of the world is Hard-driving, serious R&B. Not “Disco”. They pulled-it off. They were a great R&B band. Their side-men were the best. Richardson and Galutin, their producers ( like Mardin before them) were geniuses. It worked. But yes- Robins voice was a casualty. At least his single leads were.

[@amymarckel420]

Robin‘s voice was uniquely mesmerizing, and so full of vulnerability and emotion. There will never be another like in popular music ever again.

[@suzannerebro245]

Correct and I am glad I lived during their lifetime. One in a million. So glad that people are giving them props now and I wish they had received more when they were all together.

[@Teresia12]

I have to say he got better looking as he got older. I love his voice. They all were amazing. I don't think I've ever heard better.

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Teresia how are you doing

[@jaray7710]

I think he was always sort of cute but as his style changed he got quite good looking.

[@babyboomermemories6150]

I love Robin's beautiful vibrato. Robin is my favorite but I truly love them all.

[@negf22]

Mo ( Maurice)) said Robin’s voice was the “one that that touches your heart”. Natural talent. Mo can sing high and low as well.

[@dyanshane]

For me this is Robin's greatest performance, he is incredibly good looking here, every note perfection, it's like the angel's came down and let us see for a minute what the angel's sound like. Just amazing! I cry every time.

[@workingman-xl6xh]

I love his voice on For Whom The Bell Tolls too.

[@DianeLafontaine-m1p]

Amazing voice ❤

[@lindajames978]

Also my favourite performance of this song, I adored Robin 😢❤

[@marjoriemillner9961]

@@workingman-xl6xh I don't understand how "For Whom The Bell Tolls" did not get airplay in the US. I think it is one of their best, and I agree that Robin's vocal is stunning. It was a revelation to me when I found it about 15 years ago, when I started revisiting all the Bee Gees' music, and became a huge fan of Robin's in particular, buying everything he ever recorded in his solo career. I am just wondering where my CD is of his Christmas album. It's beautiful, too.

[@zoltanrudolf]

Robin was gorgeous in 1988.

[@johnj2763]

One of the truly mesmerizing vocalists in rock history. He had a sensual and ethereal quality to his voice. I can't think of anyone alive today who could match those qualities.

[@sandradyer5956]

The emotion in his voice is amazing. His voice is like a warm blanket on a cold winter’s day. Bravo, Robin, bravo!

[@benjimartinnc]

What a voice Robin had. He had more of an operatic approach to singing those high tenor notes than either Barry or Maurice did. There'll never be another Robin Gibb. He's still sorely missed today.

[@MovieMakingMan]

The way Robin sang this song always pulled so much emotion out of me to the point of tears. It’s just that beautiful. No one could ever sing this song as genuine and heartfelt as Robin did. It’s a masterpiece. I wish I would have seen Robin, Barry and Maurice in concert. Simply magical.

[@annebishop9634]

The Bee Gees were one of the greatest groups of all time. People who only know them from their disco stuff (not that’s not great of its self)are missing out.

[@doneestoner9945]

Agreed. I love their early stuff. I think the first record I got was Words inn the 1960s.

[@drewpall2598]

Anne & Donee if you two haven't seen this one on the Bee Gees enjoy! it take you through their cataloged of hits songs. Bee Gees - Musical Evolution (1960-2016) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXW7i3uobregnpY

[@sueellens]

I admit, I only learned of their dance music. Now I realize what I’ve missed 😞… I have a lot of catching up to do. Another reason these videos are amazing.

[@Windband1]

Nights on Broadway is a great example of earlier Bee Gees rocking. So good.

[@jeffreyfeinstein5525]

'It's only words but more than a woman'

[@kerrypapworth1526]

Robin was absolutely amazing. His voice was sublime.

[@kenhartman9981]

Hi Kerry how are you doing

[@emmahenry7557]

I walk my dog past Robins grave every morning on my way to the water meadows nearby (that he owned and left open to the local public to walk in and enjoy) and I say 'Good morning beautiful person' every time I pass his flower filled last resting place..He was a special man and many people remember him with love

[@MovieMakingMan]

You just caused me to break down crying. Beautiful imagery filled my head and heart. ❤️

[@BobG127]

I saw a video showing Robin's final resting place by the church and nearby estate. I envy your ability to pay your respects whenever you wish. By all accounts, Robin was not only a good entertainer, but a good man. Please give him my regards and thanks for sharing his heartfelt lyrics with the world. The world is a better place for his having passed through it. There is no better measure of a man than that.

[@DawnYoung-y4l]

What a beautiful gesture.❤

[@louisebeichner8379]

❤ Nice that you can do that.. Send a hello from me... love this song, love all three brothers ❤❤❤

[@ColleenRiese]

Lovely and beautiful ❤️❤️ Robin was such a sweet man 🌠❤️🙏

[@grandmanancy4719]

So love Robin Gibb and the Bee Gees! Such great harmonies and songwriters. They were so prolific and had hit after hit for decades. Thanks for posting.

[@doneestoner9945]

I've loved them since their first record, which I bought. I think it was the 1960s.

[@grandmanancy4719]

@@doneestoner9945 Same with me, I remember thinking this band is fabulous, My first record with on my 16 birthday. "For Whom It May Concern."

[@BigBadWolf1st]

If you listen to Robin sing the first chorus of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" it's evident he has a quite powerful voice when he chooses to let it loose.

[@ceciliaulloa1670]

👍

[@saturnnet1627]

A lot of people sleep on how powerful his voice was like on this song.

[@sagedakotalmft7763]

Dang, he was spot on those notes/the pitch. Amazing. Love the vibrato and how tight it is. So much emotion!

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Sage how are you doing

[@dashriprock8596]

One of the best voices ever. What a talent.

[@zoltanrudolf]

Robin's voice moves me like no other. I adored him and I am still miss him a dozen years after his passing.

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

Robin had the most beautiful vibrato of anyone. His voice was mesmerizing, but so natural to him. I think he preferred placing his hand at his ear to hear himself, as I’ve seen him do it in other videos. I really appreciate that you visited him. Thanks Fil.

[@dianemiller8969]

Yes, I so agree!!

[@jeffreyfeinstein5525]

@@dianemiller8969 + TN Laura, DITTO!

[@joycheek6756]

He was in a train wreck in the late 60s with Molly his first wife and suffered some hearing damage

[@Zlata1313]

@@joycheek6756 no he didn't! Yes to the Hither Green train derailment in November 67 but he never suffered hearing loss. He covered his ear to hear himself overr the band. They didn't have the modern in ear pieces that came later on.

[@dianemiller8969]

@@joycheek6756 You would think, that Fil would know that and tell us!?

[@jennjeffs4893]

Robin... Where to even start on Robin... even his name is perfect! His voice is gentle, yet powerful & can pull at ur heart strings every time, he doesn't have to think about what he's doing it just comes out naturally and perfectly.

[@juanita6479]

What beautiful words!!!! Agree with each one!

[@theresahoward7216]

I would have to imagine that singing from such a young age as a trio helped all three brothers (and really Andy as well) develop their voices organically... and why it sounds so pleasing to the listener.

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Theresa how are you doing

[@sallyjm7092]

No Autotune. Absolutely Beautiful

[@markwestaway7207]

He has a beautiful delicate tone. Some others have mentioned his faster (almost quavery) vibrato, which while really accurate gives that feeling of vulnerability and emotion. Just a lovely lovely voice.

[@Will-Parr]

Everyone knows Robin's voice was incredible but this isolation is next level. It gives me chills. Excellent video and analysis. Congrats

[@brianrenaud5311]

He has one of the best singing voices!!!!! Bee Gees are so talented!! Its 2023 and I love listening to them ....especially Robin lead vocals!

[@MsJoybird1]

The Bee Gees does not get the honor they deserve! The Bee Gees were such great songwriters and their vocal and harmonies were fantastic! I loved them!

[@cathyopthof8136]

Robins voice was just astronomical! Yes The Bee Gees were fantastic. But I think Robins was the most beautiful, by far!

[@heatherdunn7034]

There music will be us for ever

[@ritalinares2892]

Robin was perfect. He is unforgettable.

[@larrywright4539]

Robin sang lead in a lot of their early works. “Massachusetts” is a great example

[@westman720]

It's really hard for me not crying when listening to Robin Gibb's extremely sensitive voice. Magical! I sang this song myself from the age of 15, i.e. back in 68.

[@britturk123]

He for me is one of the greatest British artistes ever. He had a haunting emotional strong yet vulnerable voice that is unmatched.

[@mares9393]

Robin Gibbs voice is just second to none! Such a fabulous singer!

[@eh-i1841]

Utterly unique.There is,has never been,and never will be,another Robin Gibb.Voice and personality.Unique.R.I.P.,Robin.❤️🇬🇧

[@Thatgirl1965]

Phil - you can tell you are a music educator. Such intensity when you are critiquing the singers! Robin Gibb's voice was amazing!

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Rebecca how are you doing

[@patriciabarkley735]

I love Robin and his beautiful singing. He is so amazing. My granddaughter is 6 and she loves him too. Of course, she has to sing with blue lense sunglasses. 😹😹😹😹 Rest In Peace, Rob. You are truly loved and missed. ❤️🌹❤️

[@donnarie101291]

Robin Gibb had a voice like no other. It tugged at my heart and soul..so beautiful. i listen to it when i go for walks in the park. Thank you for sharing this take on it.

[@kensod6034]

I absolutely love this song... Robin could really communicate to you deeply.. Vibrato . so much passion . God bless the B . G . 's. Gibb family. 🙏.

[@pateagle7191]

I would say Robin Gibb had total command of his fine motor skills.

[@suestoons]

5:50 I'm stunned to learn that Robin sang this *without* using his falsetto. Edited to Add: I've been listening to you for a long time now, it's still spooky when you sing *exactly* what you're talking about. Gives me chills Every . Single. Time.

[@sagedakotalmft7763]

Yes, when is he going to post his own video of HIM singing!

[@Slickboot21]

Here's some of Robin Gibb that lots of folks have never heard -- ELLAN VANNIN (with King William's College choir). Exquisite!!

[@saturnnet1627]

His falsetto can sounds do feminine you think it was a woman singing.

[@juanita6479]

You are so right Fil, Robin's vibrato is so unique and controlled and not only difficult to copy but impossible. As you said, how to copy something that comes purely natural, and this applies to the three (four) brothers. Robin was someday asked why he never took classes to modulate his voice, and he said if he had took classes then it wouldn't be his own voice. Thank you for this great analysis!!!

[@terryhorowitz7076]

Thank u! Today with autotune etc, it's just wonderful to hear remarkable natural voice/voices!

[@beeharbour]

He told a funny story about once meeting a stranger (on a plane I think) who he could tell recognized him but only after a while spoke to him just to say "I always thought you could have had a lovely voice. It's too bad you never learned to sing."

[@penelopelopez8296]

The most talented of the Gibb brothers IMO. Love Robin and love this song.

[@michaelswami]

The purest Gibb voice.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

His voice was so perfect. Tender, touching and vulnerable.

[@robertaclark3286]

I love Robin Gibb and his phenomenal voice. Always have always will. Love this analysis.

[@lauriebarnes2999]

Me, too, Roberta, me, too!

[@Zlata1313]

Me three. There's a reason nobody ever tried to imitate his voice, unlike Barry's falsetto. And that's because nobody can.

[@lauriebarnes2999]

So right, J1, so very right!

[@susieq9801]

@@lauriebarnes2999 - Me 4.

[@robertaclark3286]

@@Zlata1313 100% Right !! No one else could sound like out Songbird Robin. He was a 1 of a kind.I will always love Robin Gibb

[@antonnym214]

WOW! He nailed virtually every note! To me, that's like magic. Did Robin have Perfect Pitch?

[@Shell6424]

Robin had that emotion in his voice that made his voice pitch perfect. Not many singers can convey the message in a song like the Bee Gees. Thank you for emphasising the harmonies of the brothers.

[@cinvanover6702]

If that voice doesn’t move you then you must be dead!! Genius. Most beautiful pure voice I’ve ever heard. Miss him so very much ❤

[@ElissaStark514]

I love.... LOVE.... Robin so much 😍

[@christinestromberg4057]

I always loved his voice more than the others. As you say such a vulnerable tone to it. Beautiful. But they were all phenomenal. They lived for a time very near to me, before moving to Australia, but I never knew them.

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Christine how are you doing

[@mariaday712]

Robin used to cover his ear with just his hand. I always wondered why? Then I started to watch your channel and I learned why. I love Robins voice. I was so shocked to hear of his passing. Rest in Peace Robin. Thank you Fil for covering Robin. Stay safe and Take care.

[@doneestoner9945]

I'm so sad just thinking about him right now.

[@marlenegold280]

It helped tighten up the pitch; you hear your voice better.

[@sarahayhurst603]

Robin is, in my opinion, the best voice in the group. He just had such a sweet soul, and you can feel it when he sings. He’ll always be my favorite Bee Gee. Thank you for sharing this..I love watching you smile all the through your videos because of the joy Robin brings you. All of us, actually.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

Robin was such a beautiful musician. His harmonies really are seckond to none.

[@lizitikitiffy]

Robin’s quavering voice made him stand out from his brothers yet it harmonizes well when they sing together . Such prolific songwriters with a massive collection of songs from disco to country. Impressive indeed

[@laurainejones673]

Robins voice on the track For whom the bell tolls.... omg it sends shivers down my spine. Its not the Bee Gees til Robin starts to sing. The 3 part harmony. Nothing can top it. Fil, thanks for doing this. I love your analysis videos.

[@onenight0666]

I enjoyed this so much, thank you. Some people refer to Robin's voice as the crying voice because the emotion is so authentic and raw. He's also extremely capable of making the listener cry (he's been making me cry for decades) because that voice goes straight to the heart. So unique and so beautiful....and I think if my heart could sing it would sound like Robin Gibb. Thanks again for doing this.

[@suzannerebro245]

Yes, it's so evident how loved this band was and still is. If only we had more time with all three together. FIL does such a good job and he too has a good voice. It's much appreciated.

[@judyhinton7131]

His wife said that listening to Robin singing was like listening to the angels!!

[@debi5855]

My most Loved Robin song since it first came out. I was a teen at the time. It's just a beautiful song the way Robin sang it. I get emotional. Thanks for breaking it down.

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Debi585 how are you doing

[@valeriepaschal7953]

Thank You FIL, every time I hear Robin's voice, it brings tears to my eyes. I miss his magical sound!!

[@patriciaecheverri1750]

😢

[@rosachristopherson4309]

Double awesome analyses! When I first listened to Robin’s solo “Holiday” in 1967, it was so simple, lyrically, but his unusual on-pitch voice stayed with me throughout the years. Thank you, Fil, for bringing us the confirmation that Robin’s voice really was truly a great voice.

[@juliajones1425]

All that and freaking live! 🤩 Couldn’t agree more, Fil…He’s just singing. Nothing extra, just freaking naturally great. This song always moved me to tears when I was young. I could hear his emotions so clearly.

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Julia how are you doing

[@twinstickpete]

Fil...Your song choices are phenomenal.... I am TOTALLY blown away how "Spot On" his pitch is, WOW!!!! Thanks Fil... Cheers

[@theresabrown1272]

I’ve heard him sing this song many times but this was perhaps the greatest ! Just perfection !

[@BarkerT]

I love Robin's singing. He kills it the song 'Alone' when he and Maurice chime in at the chorus after Barry's first verse. Thanks Fil, I'm just a guy who sings songs in my spare room alone and love your stuff. Lately Bee Gees are my thing after rewatching their One Night Only concert. And not afraid to go the falsetto.....Too Much Heaven is a classic.

[@yvonnesanders4308]

The lightness of his voice perfectly fits the song. If he belted the whole thing it's a very different emotion projected

[@RK-gg4dd]

Maurice Gibb said in their HBO documentary that their father used to get annoyed with Robin when doing his voice exercises. Their father told Robin to “…shut up, you sound like a bloody nanny goat…” I would venture to say his vibrato was natural early on and not necessarily a part of his emotions. Robin had the most unique voice. Yet, when he and Barry sang unison together, they sounded as one voice singing. Maurice mentioned that in the interview as well.

[@estelacobas4416]

El padre le decía que cantaba como una cabra!

[@BettyHitchcock]

I hope his dad regrettied saying that, I've read all the books on them, he definitely didn't get the attention he deserved from any of them, especially Stigwood and their dad

[@diannelovejoy5514]

Thank you for an analysis of Robin. The emphasis is almost always on Barry. I hope will do one of Maurice in the future too. This was a great choice of song. 💖

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Dianne how are you doing today

[@drewpall2598]

Through an entertaining aspect of this performance the hush from the audience as Ribin sang his signature song then the applause at the end said it all. Love your breakdown and highlights on the little details that are often overlooked when watching a live performance like this one.

[@OhJodi69]

I saw an interview where Barry said their audiences seemed to rarely sing along with their songs, nor make much noise during.......they would LISTEN

[@kthor]

@@OhJodi69 🎼Except during the Spirits Having Flown Tour…..poor guys could hardly hear their own singing by all the screaming😂!

[@tanyairwin3695]

His name was Robin.

[@drewpall2598]

@@tanyairwin3695 I know his name is Robin it was a typo, a human error that even automatic spell check did not pick up on.

[@jcc6789]

Such a heart wrenching and spot-on performance ~ will never be another group with the talent of the Bee Gees ~ brilliant vocalists, writers and musicians. They were the complete package with raw talent from the time they were tiny children

[@matthewjamestaylor]

One of my favorite voices of all time. Always frustrating when I would mention this and folks would assume I was talking about his older brother and they would cringe showing judgement about the falsetto sound. No, I would say, not that brother. Then I would mention this song and Massachusetts for them to listen to. Great video, Fil. Thanks.

[@kthor]

His older brother (& the 3 together) sounded excellent on all their studio material….& often live!! Others shouldn’t be so quick to judge by cringing…..& it’s how falsetto is sung. 🎼 Without those voices they wouldn’t have lasted as long as they did🤩!

[@louisegraham3204]

Obsessed with Robin’s voice, this video highlights how wonderful it is. He was a one off! Thanks so much Fil for assessing this one….another fab estimation👏👏

[@lclark6854]

I've always loved Robin's voice but never realised how accurate he was.

[@marianclough8577]

I've seen the Bee Gee's song For Whom The Bell Tolls going around on KZbin and Robin is front and center on most of the song. Great voice....all of them,

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Funny to realize that actually Robin Never sings lead on this song! Nope, he's ONLY on Chorus!😉 But when Robin voice comes surging in it totally takes over the whole song.😎 That's the power and sublime beauty of Robins vocal talent!!😍

[@julieme7927]

So good. I love his voice in For Whom The Bell Tolls as well

[@urasam2]

We were so blessed in the 60s with so many unique singers. Robin’s voice cuts to the very soul, he was totally original and this song, more than any other of his, cuts at my heart strings. What’s it about? You can put your own interpretation on it - Robin himself said he didn’t have a clue! Great video, Fil

[@nowvoyagerNE]

i think one has to take into account how Robin's physical appearance contributed to his vulnerable presentation: he was so slender, not as robust as his sibs were; his buck teeth, his wispy hair -- all these and the quivery nasal voice made him unique and appealing.

[@amygracegarcia198]

robin is adorable...to me he was the most handsome...

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

@@amygracegarcia198 Agree!! Robin was strait up frigging Gorgeous!!😍 Even before he gained a bit a weight and had his teeth fixed, he still always had a certain 'beauty' to him!😉

[@amygracegarcia198]

@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 robin had that distinct appeal that you will be drawn to him...

[@Zlata1313]

@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 absolutely agree 💯❤

[@Zlata1313]

@@amygracegarcia198 yes!!!❤

[@70053morayfirth]

Lots of typical Robin vocals, very accurate and controlled, on their last album, This is Where I Came In. A unique voice. Great analysis.

[@sandrakorn2207]

Fabulous episode. Robin has always been my favorite Beegees and “I started a Joke” my favorite song. I cry EVERY time I hear his unique voice. Your analysis has enriched my listening experience. Many thanks.

[@janicetrimmell6897]

This song laid perfect for his voice. The vulnerability in his voice is a huge part of his appeal. And you are so right, his emotion naturally comes out in his delivery. I think because Barry sang in falsetto so much during the late 70's, people assume Robin was doing the same at the same notes. His voice is naturally higher and he was often using head voice. You made such a good point that the richness in Barry and Robin singing together, whether in harmony or unison, was the melding of their different vocal characteristics.

[@susieq9801]

Thank you. My favorite singer. Haunting voice! Had his own echo. His voice always expressed profound emotion. He said he sang with his heart.

[@Zlata1313]

Yes Q, as Mo always said it was the voice that touched your heart.❤

[@lynndow3185]

This was the most elegant analysis! From the first note my scalp prickled and tears filled my eyes and I depended on you to engage my thinking brain so I wouldn't just burst into tears. You did. Awesome.

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Lynn how are you doing

[@dianafarnese8431]

Listen to Lamplight off the Odessa album. Robin's vocals will cause the expressed grief and sadness to manifest inside you. My favorite by Robin. Incredible. A piece of heaven.

[@vikaalvarenga5638]

Adoro lamplight

[@PaulWallis]

Fil, I love watching your reaction to Robin's beautiful performance here. I agree that the blend of falsetto and head voice in the Bee Gees harmonies gives their combined voice a wonderfully full texture. All three sang with great vulnerability, not just in the way they used their voices, not only in the emotion invested into the performance but in the lyrics of the songs themselves. In that sense there was nothing "cool" about them. For me it was this as well as their vocal skill which won my respect during the period of the swing against disco. Am so glad the Bee Gees survived and transcended that, going on long enough to become respected as widely as they are for the legends they were. As a young guy I could never get why audiences, girl in particular, responded so strongly to Robin's songs and performances. You have gone some way to explaining it to the older me! I love how you break this down, Fil. Thank you. You make me appreciate Robin all the more.

[@tammydoolittle6054]

I love Robin and the Bee Gees, their sound was/still is unique but different. This song is beautiful but sad, you can hear the emotions in Robin's voice. It brings a tear to my eye as a lot of their songs do. Thanks for another beautiful analysis.

[@brockreynolds870]

One of Robin's best performances is "Dearest" from Trafalgar... he just rips your heart out with that song.

[@Bean15_]

Robin's one of my favourite singers of all time. My favourite performance is his parts in For Whom the Bell Tolls - so good!

[@cathymarie8304]

Thanks for analyzing Robin’s wonderful voice. All of the Gibb brothers were musical geniuses and Robin’s voice was the best…

[@brianrenaud5311]

That is an incredible performance by Robin! His voice is just so meaningful to me in an artistic sense. Very moving!

[@theterrainguy4909]

Not only did Robin have a great voice. He was the Bee Gees main lyricist.

[@debmaddox5130]

I just read a book on the Bee Gees and it said that Barry was the main lyricist? He wrote 1000 songs.

[@estelacobas4416]

@@debmaddox5130 no era el letrista principal, la mayoría las hizo con Robin, y también entre los tres hermanos.

[@sheilatwigg866]

​@@debmaddox5130Barry wrote those songs with his brothers. Robin brought most of the ideas to the table but they all worked on them all together apart from the ones that Robin wrote himself in his initial solo career.

[@sheilatwigg866]

​@@estelacobas4416Originally as a pop group Robin was the main singer.

[@FionaEm]

I was one of the ppl who requested Robin. This gig was in my town of Melbourne Australia. Thank you for giving his unique and wonderful voice the attention, analysis and respect it deserves 👏

[@amethystsamia]

These guys were so talented. Particularly Robin, in my not-so-humble opinion. Always my favorite. Hard to choose a favorite from those guys because they all were just…perfect. You can do all The Bee Gees analysis videos you like. It’s perfectly fine by me!