Franklly, I think you are one of the most thoughtful and sensitive music reviewers online. I'm 72, but always appreciate your reactions. Keep it going, man!
I know that Barry got most of the attention and praise in the group mainly for his falsetto and I understand that but this vocal by Robin is second to none in my humble opinion.
Robin's voice is vulnerable, & heartbreaking on it's own, so when he sings something sad, I always start crying.......he was one of those unique voices, that can literally pierce your soul 💖💖💖
I saw the Bee Gees in Perth Western Australia in the mid 70's. When Robin sang this song as he sang higher at the end he nearly lifted the roof off the stadium and the standing ovation was incredible. Such a powerful voice that cannot be heard on record, cd or dvd. Also saw him during his solo tour.
Your reaction was beautiful. Robin has the affect on so many. He didn't realize he was as popular as his brother. He was tormented internally I think. You can see that with the songs he writes. But his voice is the most beautiful I've ever heard. Thanks for the awesome reactions. Keep it up.
I'm also an older listener (in my mid 60s). In their post disco era they did return to their roots. "Still Waters" is a beautiful example and one of my favorites of theirs.
The Bee Gees actually began their careers in Australia, where they lived for many years when very young. Their first number 1, Spicks and Specks was in Australia. That would be the reason for the first two albums being released in Australia. I have been a Bee Gees fan since they started in Australia. Robin Gibb had one of the finest voices of his generation, imo. It is glorious.
Robin Gibb had one of the most unique voices ever to exist. This song is so haunting. Lyrics just are so sad but beautiful. No one will ever compare to the bee gees
Whenever I hear this song...I am reminded of how it might be a song of someone spiraling into depression. That is how I see this song. It is incredibly deep and beautiful...and SAD AND HELPLESS at the same time. Robin's voice is unique and I have never heard anyone else sound like HIM...in my 62 yrs on this Planet. The BeeGees will always be remembered fondly and with a ton of love and respect for their work...and their contributions to music. They have written songs for other artists...I believe.
Love the Bee Gees' early music especially 60's-70's. You are hearing Robin Gibb's voice in this song "I Started A Joke" from 1968. He also sang lead on "Massachusetts", "I've Gotta Get A Message To You", "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" etc. Some of their other early hits were "New York Mining Disaster 1941", "To Love Somebody", "Holiday", "World", "And The Sun Will Shine", "Really & Sincerely", "Words", "The Singer Sang His Song", ""Lonely Days", "Melody Fair", "First Of May", "Give Your Best", "Lamplight" etc.
❤"And The Sun Will Shine" has a similar effect on me, as yours was to "I Started A Joke"❤ ...it's just _the_ most intense feeling, yet difficult to describe. Robin Gibb was _always_ my favourite 'BeeGee' right from the start and I felt so sorry for him (and Barry etc) when Andy died, and even more so when Maurice - his twin brother - younger than Robin by 30 minutes - died after so short an illness, albeit that Maurice suffered intense abdominal pain prior to his death... Awful.😢 Then, Robin... I was so sad, and poor Barry, his sister and all of the Gibb children... Condolences to all who grieve. 🌺 Rest In Peace Andy Gibb, Maurice Gibb & Robin Gibb (& their parents, too).🌺
Robin’s voice always gets me, especially in their song For Whom the Bell Tolls (1993) That song made me weep the first time I heard it. Definitely do more Robin lead songs. Maurice also had a very beautiful and unique voice and sang lead on some great songs too. Definitely worth checking out ❤
If you watch them do Nights on Broadway on The Midnight Special, Maurice sings in falsetto at the end, whereas Barry sings throughout with his chest voice. Amazing. They were all so versatile in their talents.
@@kthor - I can't even enjoy an old video of a ROBIN song without your trolling sarcastic attacks on him. "My Songbird has flown" is written on Robin's grave stone. It was his nickname. Barry was a great singer but who EVER called Barry the songbird?
@ - I'm not trolling you because you're not worth it. I just watched an old video. So EXCUUUSSSE me. You however troll videos of Robin. Proof? Here you are again. NOBODY EVER CALLED BARRY SONGBIRD and you and everybody knows it. That is where your delusional attempts to twist facts comes in. Since the remark was true you create your own "alternate facts". One of your elite group of telepaths just the other day claimed that someone hated Barry. Why? Just because they didn't declare his voice, looks, etc. were "awesome". As the first comment said many people called Robin "Songbird". Every time someone compliments Robin you have to contradict them. That is insulting to that person and to what they believe and you do it on purpose. Don't pretend things you say are so innocent because they are always nasty petty barbs. When I watch a video on Robin I like to read the positive comments WHICH ARE MANY. Re-watching an old video is my prerogative. Again and again you insult other people who post their positive comments about him, in essence calling them liars. A simple solution, STOP watching videos that obviously and exclusively pertain to Robin who you say you hate. Voila.
@@kthorspoken like the troll queen that you are. You hate Robin yet always trolling videos strictly about him for the sole purpose of putting him down. His voice, his looks, his personality, his personal life. Your obsession with posting anything negative about him is truly pathetic
I agree.. I am a 65 year woman from Holland.. Just can't get enough of the Beegees... I was raised by their music, fell in love with a man looking just like Barry.. Only problem is... my husband CANNOT sing... 😅😂
I just so wished that more people from a younger generation would find this music and embrace it the way we did when it came out. It’s so moving and meaningful. It was music from a better happier time.
Robin's voice is 1 in a million. A later song that highlights Barry and Robin's voices is For Whom the Bell Tolls. It's been said that the Bee Gees don't write lyrics, they write emotions. You are a wonderful and thoughtful reactor. Great work
Everyone is so taken by Barry's voice, his incredible falsetto, that they forget that Robin sang lead on a lot of their earlier songs. Robin has a distinctive sound, he is incredible with I'VE GOT TO GET A MESSAGE TO YOU and he wrote and sang of my home state MASSACHUSETTS.. One of my absolute favorite Bee Gees songs is TRAGEDY. A much more hard rocking sound.
According to all the important tabloids at the time (Tiger Beat, etc.) Barry wrote Massachusetts on a dare that there were words he couldn't write a song about. I wish I could remember who it was that dared him. Anyway, the word chosen was Massachusetts. I can understand thinking no one could do that. He not only won the dare he also wrote such a beautiful song. Oh, I just remembered where I heard this recently. It was a documentary about the group, with Barry discussing how hard it is to believe he outlived all of his brothers, including Andy. So I also heard it from his mouth, verifying what I remember reading in Tiger Beat. So it must have been any of his three brothers. As I write this, I remember Barry saying the falsetto was not his idea. One of the brothers was doing the falsetto. Their producer at the time (me with CRAC, sorry) had Maurice try for it, so we got Barry. The producer wanted Robin to save his very special voice.
@@justtere - That is wrong. "Massachusetts" was Robin's idea. Even in the recent HBO documentary Barry said. "Robin came in and said I have an idea for a song and sang the melody to "Massachusetts" and I loved it." Mo said, "Robin and I finished the melody in about five minutes in a NY hotel". SOURCE* - The Bee Gees day by day by Andrew Sandoval. It was not written by Barry on a dare. PS. Their producer Arif Mardin wanted someone to scream in a higher voice to add some interest to the song they were recording and Barry said "I'll give it a try", not Maurice.
Wasn't that simply amazing? This was my first real exposure to the Bee Gees-- Me, a 19 year old angsty college sophomore, lonely for home and feeling awkward and strange with everyone. I loved this song. I felt Robin was a kindred spirit.
I've noted for awhile , that overlooking Robin , and his notable solo s ......was / is a mistake . This tune , I Started a Joke , is actually my favorite , of all BeeGee s songs . Robin also does a terrific solo of . : Massachusetts ".Thanx for this reaction .
❤Beautiful reaction. Robin also leads off How Can You Mend A Broken Heart💔 and he was lead on the amazing For Whom The Bell Tolls. His vibrato is so unique.
SalvoG, what a wonderful reaction to Robin's signature song. Every time he performed it live he received a standing ovation sometimes lasting over a minute. One live performance that you should check out would be 1989's Melbourne concert, one of his most notable performances of this amazing song where he did receive a very long standing o. One very horrible incident in Robin's life that probably contributed to him writing very sad songs like "I Started a Joke" was the November 1967 Hither Green train disaster where he and future wife Molly were almost killed. Robin, still a teenager, was nearly decapitated from a train rail that came through their car and missed him by mere inches. He got out through a window and helped Molly out as well and continued to help others who were badly hurt or worse and this horrible experience stayed with him his entire life. Barry even said that it brought the pathos out in his brother and he was never the same. What a brave young man he was that day but it had a very lasting effect on him. Thank you for reacting to one of Robin's most beautiful leads and if I could suggest one other. "I Can't See Nobody" is another amazing Robin lead and "The Midnight Special" channel recently released a 1973 live performance which, in my humble opinion, is his best performance ever of this extraordinary song. He poured his heart and soul into all his live performances but this 1973 performance was just mesmerizing. Please consider reacting to this wonderful Robin lead. It would be greatly appreciated.
@lauriebarnes2999 hey Laurie❤ absolutely right. He was only 17 that horrific night, and a hero, pulling others from the wreckage. Living in Chicago and Country Lanes are more beautiful Robin leads.
@@jpmnewyork - In that train wreck there was a young man about his own age crying out to Robin "Please don't let me die" but Robin couldn't get him out of the tangled wreckage and his voice faded away. The next day, although told to rest he said he had to let his feelings out and he wrote a song with the lyrics "Really and Sincerely I tried". It could be interpreted as a love song but the meaning is clear. At only 17 he had to comfort people terribly injured some even needing on the spot amputations to free them, many died impaled by rails. He had PTSD for life. It wasn't recognised or treated back then.
I'm 72 and English. I remember when the Bee Gees were new in Britain. They were all born on the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, but then moved to Manchester, their mother's home town, where they started singing in public at a very young age. Then they moved to Australia, where they became professional and left school early. They were amazed by the Beatles when they went to Australia and tried for some years to have a hit record. Then decided to return to England and sign up with Brian Epstein, the Beatles manager. He was too busy and passed them to Robert Stigwood, who took them to success. I always liked Robin the best he had a beautiful voice and when I found out that he was short-sighted like me, it was even better. He said it gave him confidence to go on stage, as he couldn't see the audience. Barry always said that Robin punched more than his weight, both physically and musically.
Robin's voice and the lyrics of the song are haunting and I cry every time I hear it even though it's so beautiful it's hard to explain, great reaction ...so good to see a man not afraid to cry
The song HOLIDAY ❤ Robin’s vibrato has a haunting quality, strong and clear. Most BeeGees songs that are sad, feature his voice as lead. His voice is so unique that I actually recognized it when I heard an “unknown” Bee Gees song used as a sound track on a TV show. Maurice has the deepest voice of the 3, but they know where to use the voices on their songs to get the best emotional response from listeners. The combination of voices makes magic. Listen to them sing live at concerts. You can see how they combine their voices and some live performances are even better than studio versions. Listen to their individual voices and see how they mesh together so beutifically ruclips.net/video/MLHygxb95fA/видео.htmlsi=hdbbxwtM_52iHFui Song My World also showcases his vocals
I really enjoy watching young people enjoy music from my days, but you are now my favorite. I love that you allow us to see your real response and feelings!
What a lovely reaction! Wow! Robin had the power, man. No question. May I suggest his solo album, Robin's Reign next? If you liked this, you will love it!
It says something about those times, that a song like that would be played on the airwaves, right next to rock and roll and pop. There is always a place for profound music that actually makes us transcend our mundane lives and see a bigger picture ❤
Robin sang lead on many of their earlier songs. You can usually tell it's him by his incredible vibrato. Other early songs to check out: Got to Get a Message to You, To Love Somebody, Lonely Days, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart and Massachusetts. And post Saturday Night Fever: Nights on Broadway, Tragedy, Love You Inside and Out and Jive Talking. All these songs are superb!
I'm a new listener but, your reaction to this wonderfully haunting song just got you a new follower. All four brothers had great voices, but Robin's was always more emotional to me. Thank you for being an old soul.
It's so beautiful isn't it...God I miss those lads. A huge part of my youth along with Simon and Garfunkel, Cat Stevens and many others who were poets with amazing voices. Thank you, all of you.
The Gibb family moved from the Uk to Australia & lived in the Redland Shire here in Queensland Australia. My late Mums friend was the one who gave the brothers there first break on local tv when they were still kids.
Robin had a way to evoke emotions on so many levels I’m not this least surprised to see his voice made your tears pour from your eyes like it did for many. Including me too. All of the brothers were here to make us smile, cry and say goodbye. Long live the songs, sounds and harmonies they created for all of time. Timeless and beautiful.
Robin’s son RJ pulled this song up on his phone when he passed away, placed phone on his dad’s chest and played it. RJ said brought a whole new meaning to him. RJ does a great tribute to his dad singing this song as part of the Gibb Collective in my opinion. 😢always brings me to tears
@@CeciliaRodriguezRoge-eg6nl - I agree. RJ bears no physical or vocal resemblance to Robin. He is Dwina's son. He does look very much like Dwina's ex, David. RJ was also adamant about Snow not being Robin's daughter, perhaps fearful of losing some inheritance. She is Robin's doppelganger although half Asian. Interestingly, Spencer, Melissa and Snow received money after Robin died. RJ did not. Snow received a home for her and her mother. Dwina got the Prebendal. My analysis, take it or leave it.
The Gibb family moved from England to Australia in 1958 when the Gibb brothers were young. They formed the band after they had moved here ( Brisbane Australia ). I remember listening to them on the local radio. I assume the early albums were Australian recordings. They then got a contract with producer Robert Stigwood and moved back to England where they became famous worldwide
I love they way you look up information about the songs before reacting, so that you have good grasp of their background. Not many reactors take the time to do that!
Robin's voice has that quality of just hitting you right in the feels. I've been waiting for a year for you to react to this beautiful song...and for this very reason. You should check out a live version. You won't regret it.
The most visceral reaction I've ever had to an artist happened when I discovered the singer Ferdi Tayfur. Never ever have I heard someone sing with such emotion. The fact that none of his singing is in English actually enhances that effect, and what he thinks and feels come across clear as a bell. I now have 17 of his albums.
Hi SalvoG, This is one of my favourite songs of all time. I was introduced to it by a lovely lady called Christine in the late 1980's. I had a holiday in 1989 to Kenya, and I played this multiple times through my headphones on the outbound flight. After 3 glorious weeks, I returned, with this amazing piece of music whirling around my head for the whole 8 hour flight! I cried. Cried some more....... I thank you for your reaction to this, and completely understand why it brought tears to your eyes. What an honest reaction. Robin's voice was astonishing. From Robin to Robin.
This is the 1st time I have listened to this song for nearly 30 years - for reasons. Thank you - also - as much as I love them as a group - Robin's voice always hits me in the heart. Maurice also has a lovely voice- and their younger brother Andy. But Robin - always special. 😉
Thank you for playing this. Robin was my angel. I loved him my whole life through. No one on this earth will ever have this gorgeous voice! RIP, my love.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
it came out after the Bee Gees got back together. In the concert version of this. Barry turned his back to the audience so that they'd concentrate on Robin.
This song is so amazing and I love your heartfelt truthful reactions. I love the Bee Gee's and always have, always will and Robin's voice is just phenomenal here. Thank you!
I think you should watch their concert One Night Only, from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in 1997. They sing a great variety of their songs, and at one point the three of them gather at one mic and sing only to Barry’s guitar. Amazing concert!
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Beautiful reaction to Robin’s signature song, which was played at his funeral. May he rest in eternal peace.
I didn't know they Played this at his funeral
A voice lost to the world
*As was Rings around the Moon. This was on young Rjs phone who placed it on his father's chest when he died*
Absolutely. One of my favorites for sure. RIP Robin. He left us so much to treasure for years to come. It gets me every time.
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Franklly, I think you are one of the most thoughtful and sensitive music reviewers online. I'm 72, but always appreciate your reactions. Keep it going, man!
I couldn't agree more. He's the only one that I've subscribed to.
I'm new here, 75 y/o, and feel the same way. This guy is the real deal!
Yes SalvoG gets it! He's very open and appreciates good music and shows his heart ❤️
@@MicheleCampbell-t6c That's why I'm here. My first video was his reaction to 'In the Air Tonight (Live)'. I immediately subbed.
Another one in is 70's & I agree 100%
I had a rough childhood. I was 13 when this came out. I thought of this as my anthem. I’m almost 69. I survived. Thank you, BeeGees. ❤
Hey, Debra! glad you made it through.. Robin had the most beautiful and vulnerable vocals... always my favorite... I'm 63, so I get it, too!
Yeah. Yeah. But we're here. We made it. I'm sure you're as proud of that survival as am I.
Yes,I feel that way about Bowie's music for the same reason as well as loving Bee Gee's.
I totally relate to your comment. Track you for saying that
Me too. I was only little but it helped for sure. 54 now haha xx
I admire a man that can be moved to tears. That means you have a Soul!
And a heart.
👍🤗❤️
A big, big heart. It was wonderful to see someone react this way, the way I do every time I hear it. Every. Single. Time. Yes, I play it often.
Robins voice was hauntingly beautiful. We still miss you Robin. And Maurice too. ❤❤
This song always brought me to tears. I'm 82 and it delights me to see a young man who can be so moved, as well.
I know that Barry got most of the attention and praise in the group mainly for his falsetto and I understand that but this vocal by Robin is second to none in my humble opinion.
Maurice also had a beautiful voice. It’s a shame the brothers weren’t each showcased more evenly.
True, all were equally talented ❤❤,,
I cry every time I hear this song
Robin's voice is vulnerable, & heartbreaking on it's own, so when he sings something sad, I always start crying.......he was one of those unique voices, that can literally pierce your soul 💖💖💖
I saw the Bee Gees in Perth Western Australia in the mid 70's. When Robin sang this song as he sang higher at the end he nearly lifted the roof off the stadium and the standing ovation was incredible. Such a powerful voice that cannot be heard on record, cd or dvd.
Also saw him during his solo tour.
One of the best Bee Gees songs. Totally unique voice and perfectly done by Robin.
It takes a man to show his emotions to the extent of tears. Robin has a voice that can touch within.
Words is Barry's big solo song- this was Robin's. His vibrato just makes this song even more poignant. What a great choice.
100% agree
Best Vibrato ever
And Man in the Middle was. maurice's
No one has as much emotion in their voice as Robin Gibb…no one
@@GIBBO4182 I wouldn't say it emotion as much as a quivering.
@@kthortroll. That's just your negative as usual opinion. Nothing more
Its his Voice. Their mother says his voice raised the hair on her neck.
You're the Best... thank you❤
It always gives me chills.
Your reaction was beautiful. Robin has the affect on so many. He didn't realize he was as popular as his brother. He was tormented internally I think. You can see that with the songs he writes. But his voice is the most beautiful I've ever heard. Thanks for the awesome reactions. Keep it up.
Robin seemed to lack self-esteem from an early age. As he got older, any internal torment was due to his own actions & loose lifestyle.
@@kthor - Your opinion TROLL.
The lyrics and the pain in Robin’s voice combined is an emotion sledgehammer.
There is nothing as pure as Robins voice. It stirs the soul.
As an older listener, I much prefer the early BeeGees to the 70’s disco era. I love Robins voice in many of the early songs
I'm also an older listener (in my mid 60s). In their post disco era they did return to their roots. "Still Waters" is a beautiful example and one of my favorites of theirs.
@Top500Songs-zo1ffTry 50 years. Talk about getting things wrongm😅
@Top500Songs-zo1ff 🤪🥴🤪😂🤣😂🤣
You mean to tell me you don't spell wrong WRONGM? Geez, after all these years, I never 🤪knew. Thx genius. 🥴
I would stack my records on my old RCA record player before going to bed. BeeGees were always one of those vinyl smacking down on my 5 stack. 2:58
The Bee Gees actually began their careers in Australia, where they lived for many years when very young. Their first number 1, Spicks and Specks was in Australia. That would be the reason for the first two albums being released in Australia. I have been a Bee Gees fan since they started in Australia. Robin Gibb had one of the finest voices of his generation, imo. It is glorious.
@Top500Songs-zo1ff Agree as I've always preferred Barry's voice over a quivering vibrato. His voice was suited for any type of musical genre.
@Top500Songs-zo1ff rubbish
@Top500Songs-zo1ff nope. You're wrong.
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@Top500Songs-zo1ff Dude I don't know where you got your info from but your story is not the one I've heard at all.
Robin Gibb had one of the most unique voices ever to exist. This song is so haunting. Lyrics just are so sad but beautiful. No one will ever compare to the bee gees
Their music BEFORE the disco era was their best music
I completely agree! Their voices were pure, haunting, and heartfelt.
TOTALLY AGREE!
Opinion. But you are welcome to have that opinion. 😜
TOTALLY AGREE!
Whenever I hear this song...I am reminded of how it might be a song of someone spiraling into depression. That is how I see this song. It is incredibly deep and beautiful...and SAD AND HELPLESS at the same time. Robin's voice is unique and I have never heard anyone else sound like HIM...in my 62 yrs on this Planet. The BeeGees will always be remembered fondly and with a ton of love and respect for their work...and their contributions to music. They have written songs for other artists...I believe.
I miss his voice. RIP Andy, Mo and Robin. You are missed.
Robin had such a beautiful voice.
A beautiful sad song! Always loved Robins voice
If you love Robin's voice try Run To Me.
Great song
The first BeeGees single I bought. I was 7. I loved Robin's voice as a child and still adore it now I am almost 60 ❤️
Or...I Can't See Nobody...
Love the Bee Gees' early music especially 60's-70's. You are hearing Robin Gibb's voice in this song "I Started A Joke" from 1968. He also sang lead on "Massachusetts", "I've Gotta Get A Message To You", "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" etc. Some of their other early hits were "New York Mining Disaster 1941", "To Love Somebody", "Holiday", "World", "And The Sun Will Shine", "Really & Sincerely", "Words", "The Singer Sang His Song", ""Lonely Days", "Melody Fair", "First Of May", "Give Your Best", "Lamplight" etc.
Wonderful
❤"And The Sun Will Shine" has a similar effect on me, as yours was to
"I Started A Joke"❤ ...it's just _the_ most intense feeling, yet difficult to describe. Robin Gibb was _always_ my favourite 'BeeGee' right from the start and I felt so sorry for him (and Barry etc) when Andy died, and even more so when Maurice - his twin brother - younger than Robin by 30 minutes - died after so short an illness, albeit that Maurice suffered intense abdominal pain prior to his death... Awful.😢 Then, Robin... I was so sad, and poor Barry, his sister and all of the Gibb children...
Condolences to all who grieve.
🌺 Rest In Peace Andy Gibb,
Maurice Gibb & Robin Gibb
(& their parents, too).🌺
Always loved their pre-disco stuff so much more than anything they ever did.
@@karnsfan I agree
Don’t forget the best Bee Gee song of all time, “I Can’t See Nobody”. Robin is at the top of his game on that one.
Robin had the most beautiful voice. Tears are the natural reaction to this rendition.
Robin my favorite. His voice, omg. Pierces my soul. This song hurts my heart and then his puppy dog eyes R.I.P Robin.
I love this song. One of my faves. Robin was so special.
He sang his soul!😊
The Bee Gees were remarkable singers and songwriters 💕
Oh my goodness Robins voice was so gorgeous.
Robin’s voice always gets me, especially in their song For Whom the Bell Tolls (1993) That song made me weep the first time I heard it.
Definitely do more Robin lead songs. Maurice also had a very beautiful and unique voice and sang lead on some great songs too. Definitely worth checking out ❤
Maurice wrote and sang lead on 'Man In The Middle", a song he wrote after going to rehab. It was for his beautiful wife.
If you watch them do Nights on Broadway on The Midnight Special, Maurice sings in falsetto at the end, whereas Barry sings throughout with his chest voice. Amazing. They were all so versatile in their talents.
Love For Whom the Bell Tolls, and Alone, both because of Robin's vocals. His voice is like a tear about to fall. What a loss. Maurice too. Poor Barry.
Robin’s mother, Maurice and Barry called Robin the Songbird and his voice touched your heart ❤️👍🏻🤩🏴
@@youngthing12 There's many who think Barry was the songbird. After all, he did sing Songbird on Main Course.
@@kthor - I can't even enjoy an old video of a ROBIN song without your trolling sarcastic attacks on him. "My Songbird has flown" is written on Robin's grave stone. It was his nickname. Barry was a great singer but who EVER called Barry the songbird?
@@susieq9801 My comment was left before yours. Barry sang Songbird before Robin's headstone was made.
Stop trolling me.
@ - I'm not trolling you because you're not worth it. I just watched an old video. So EXCUUUSSSE me. You however troll videos of Robin. Proof? Here you are again.
NOBODY EVER CALLED BARRY SONGBIRD and you and everybody knows it. That is where your delusional attempts to twist facts comes in. Since the remark was true you create your own "alternate facts". One of your elite group of telepaths just the other day claimed that someone hated Barry. Why? Just because they didn't declare his voice, looks, etc. were "awesome".
As the first comment said many people called Robin "Songbird". Every time someone compliments Robin you have to contradict them. That is insulting to that person and to what they believe and you do it on purpose. Don't pretend things you say are so innocent because they are always nasty petty barbs. When I watch a video on Robin I like to read the positive comments WHICH ARE MANY. Re-watching an old video is my prerogative. Again and again you insult other people who post their positive comments about him, in essence calling them liars. A simple solution, STOP watching videos that obviously and exclusively pertain to Robin who you say you hate. Voila.
@@kthorspoken like the troll queen that you are. You hate Robin yet always trolling videos strictly about him for the sole purpose of putting him down. His voice, his looks, his personality, his personal life. Your obsession with posting anything negative about him is truly pathetic
I agree.. I am a 65 year woman from Holland..
Just can't get enough of the Beegees... I was raised by their music, fell in love with a man looking just like Barry.. Only problem is... my husband CANNOT sing... 😅😂
Such a beautifully sad song. He had an amazing voice 😢❤
Robin definitely has a very emotional voice. Great reaction.
I just so wished that more people from a younger generation would find this music and embrace it the way we did when it came out. It’s so moving and meaningful. It was music from a better happier time.
Robin's voice is 1 in a million. A later song that highlights Barry and Robin's voices is For Whom the Bell Tolls. It's been said that the Bee Gees don't write lyrics, they write emotions. You are a wonderful and thoughtful reactor. Great work
Beautiful song, haunting and mysterious. A delivery - perfect. RIP Robin.
Everyone is so taken by Barry's voice, his incredible falsetto, that they forget that Robin sang lead on a lot of their earlier songs. Robin has a distinctive sound, he is incredible with I'VE GOT TO GET A MESSAGE TO YOU and he wrote and sang of my home state MASSACHUSETTS.. One of my absolute favorite Bee Gees songs is TRAGEDY. A much more hard rocking sound.
According to all the important tabloids at the time (Tiger Beat, etc.) Barry wrote Massachusetts on a dare that there were words he couldn't write a song about.
I wish I could remember who it was that dared him. Anyway, the word chosen was Massachusetts. I can understand thinking no one could do that. He not only won the dare he also wrote such a beautiful song.
Oh, I just remembered where I heard this recently. It was a documentary about the group, with Barry discussing how hard it is to believe he outlived all of his brothers, including Andy.
So I also heard it from his mouth, verifying what I remember reading in Tiger Beat. So it must have been any of his three brothers.
As I write this, I remember Barry saying the falsetto was not his idea. One of the brothers was doing the falsetto. Their producer at the time (me with CRAC, sorry) had Maurice try for it, so we got Barry. The producer wanted Robin to save his very special voice.
@@justtere - That is wrong. "Massachusetts" was Robin's idea. Even in the recent HBO documentary Barry said. "Robin came in and said I have an idea for a song and sang the melody to "Massachusetts" and I loved it." Mo said, "Robin and I finished the melody in about five minutes in a NY hotel". SOURCE* - The Bee Gees day by day by Andrew Sandoval. It was not written by Barry on a dare.
PS. Their producer Arif Mardin wanted someone to scream in a higher voice to add some interest to the song they were recording and Barry said "I'll give it a try", not Maurice.
Wasn't that simply amazing? This was my first real exposure to the Bee Gees-- Me, a 19 year old angsty college sophomore, lonely for home and feeling awkward and strange with everyone. I loved this song. I felt Robin was a kindred spirit.
Emotion is nothing to be ashamed of. I found that very touching I even teared 😢 up. Robins voice just goes threw ur heart. BRILLIANT🎉
I've noted for awhile , that overlooking Robin , and his notable solo s ......was / is a mistake . This tune , I Started a Joke , is actually my favorite , of all BeeGee s songs . Robin also does a terrific solo of . : Massachusetts ".Thanx for this reaction .
❤Beautiful reaction. Robin also leads off How Can You Mend A Broken Heart💔 and he was lead on the amazing For Whom The Bell Tolls. His vibrato is so unique.
Gets ya *_right in the feels doesn't it?_* 😢
Loved the Bee Gees since the 60's just like everyone else!
*Robin live performance around 1987 is perfection*
The Vegas live performance is my favorite.
Thanks for going back past the disco. The Bee Gees are probably my all time ever vocal group.
One of my favourite Bee Gees songs! Robins voice was so unique, a strength coupled with a vulnerability that you cannot really put into words.
SalvoG, what a wonderful reaction to Robin's signature song. Every time he performed it live he received a standing ovation sometimes lasting over a minute. One live performance that you should check out would be 1989's Melbourne concert, one of his most notable performances of this amazing song where he did receive a very long standing o. One very horrible incident in Robin's life that probably contributed to him writing very sad songs like "I Started a Joke" was the November 1967 Hither Green train disaster where he and future wife Molly were almost killed. Robin, still a teenager, was nearly decapitated from a train rail that came through their car and missed him by mere inches. He got out through a window and helped Molly out as well and continued to help others who were badly hurt or worse and this horrible experience stayed with him his entire life. Barry even said that it brought the pathos out in his brother and he was never the same. What a brave young man he was that day but it had a very lasting effect on him. Thank you for reacting to one of Robin's most beautiful leads and if I could suggest one other. "I Can't See Nobody" is another amazing Robin lead and "The Midnight Special" channel recently released a 1973 live performance which, in my humble opinion, is his best performance ever of this extraordinary song. He poured his heart and soul into all his live performances but this 1973 performance was just mesmerizing. Please consider reacting to this wonderful Robin lead. It would be greatly appreciated.
Wow...never knew about that.
@lauriebarnes2999 hey Laurie❤ absolutely right. He was only 17 that horrific night, and a hero, pulling others from the wreckage. Living in Chicago and Country Lanes are more beautiful Robin leads.
@@jpmnewyork - In that train wreck there was a young man about his own age crying out to Robin "Please don't let me die" but Robin couldn't get him out of the tangled wreckage and his voice faded away. The next day, although told to rest he said he had to let his feelings out and he wrote a song with the lyrics "Really and Sincerely I tried". It could be interpreted as a love song but the meaning is clear. At only 17 he had to comfort people terribly injured some even needing on the spot amputations to free them, many died impaled by rails. He had PTSD for life. It wasn't recognised or treated back then.
I'm 72 and English. I remember when the Bee Gees were new in Britain. They were all born on the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, but then moved to Manchester, their mother's home town, where they started singing in public at a very young age. Then they moved to Australia, where they became professional and left school early. They were amazed by the Beatles when they went to Australia and tried for some years to have a hit record. Then decided to return to England and sign up with Brian Epstein, the Beatles manager. He was too busy and passed them to Robert Stigwood, who took them to success. I always liked Robin the best he had a beautiful voice and when I found out that he was short-sighted like me, it was even better. He said it gave him confidence to go on stage, as he couldn't see the audience. Barry always said that Robin punched more than his weight, both physically and musically.
ELLEN VANNAN ISLE OF OF Man antham ROBIN JUST KILLS IT
Yes, that's a lovely record. Only produced in a limited issue, to raise money for the Isle of Man children's hospital.
Robin's voice and the lyrics of the song are haunting and I cry every time I hear it even though it's so beautiful it's hard to explain,
great reaction ...so good to see a man not afraid to cry
This was the BeeGees I knew!!! Loved them before their Disco phase. At this time they were phenomenal.
They were pretty
phenomenal overall and there are lots of non-disco of them after that period too.
Robin's beautiful, ethereal voice went forever quiet way too soon...💜
Wow, I love hearing the early BeeGees. Robin's voice brings out my emotions. Tears to my eyes. Not sad, majestic.
The song HOLIDAY ❤ Robin’s vibrato has a haunting quality, strong and clear. Most BeeGees songs that are sad, feature his voice as lead. His voice is so unique that I actually recognized it when I heard an “unknown” Bee Gees song used as a sound track on a TV show. Maurice has the deepest voice of the 3, but they know where to use the voices on their songs to get the best emotional response from listeners. The combination of voices makes magic. Listen to them sing live at concerts. You can see how they combine their voices and some live performances are even better than studio versions. Listen to their individual voices and see how they mesh together so beutifically
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Song My World also showcases his vocals
I really enjoy watching young people enjoy music from my days, but you are now my favorite. I love that you allow us to see your real response and feelings!
I'm crying with you. This song always does that to me. It touches a part of my soul.
My favorite Bee Gees song Robins voice is the best. ❤
What a lovely reaction! Wow! Robin had the power, man. No question. May I suggest his solo album, Robin's Reign next? If you liked this, you will love it!
It says something about those times, that a song like that would be played on the airwaves, right next to rock and roll and pop. There is always a place for profound music that actually makes us transcend our mundane lives and see a bigger picture ❤
Robin sang lead on many of their earlier songs. You can usually tell it's him by his incredible vibrato. Other early songs to check out: Got to Get a Message to You, To Love Somebody, Lonely Days, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart and Massachusetts. And post Saturday Night Fever: Nights on Broadway, Tragedy, Love You Inside and Out and Jive Talking. All these songs are superb!
I'm a new listener but, your reaction to this wonderfully haunting song just got you a new follower. All four brothers had great voices, but Robin's was always more emotional to me. Thank you for being an old soul.
Imo, Robin has the best voice but they're all good. Hopefully someday Salvo listens to Andy.
It's so beautiful isn't it...God I miss those lads. A huge part of my youth along with Simon and Garfunkel, Cat Stevens and many others who were poets with amazing voices. Thank you, all of you.
Yes! I miss them too!!!
Robin had such a warm voice. He'd pull you in to his songs
The Gibb family moved from the Uk to Australia & lived in the Redland Shire here in Queensland Australia. My late Mums friend was the one who gave the brothers there first break on local tv when they were still kids.
My favorite Bee Gees song that Robin is singing the Lead, it’s definitely an emotional one
Such a pure voice.
Robin had a way to evoke emotions on so many levels I’m not this least surprised to see his voice made your tears pour from your eyes like it did for many. Including me too. All of the brothers were here to make us smile, cry and say goodbye. Long live the songs, sounds and harmonies they created for all of time. Timeless and beautiful.
“Words” is another fantastic song by the Beegees
Such a beautiful song!
Robin’s son RJ pulled this song up on his phone when he passed away, placed phone on his dad’s chest and played it. RJ said brought a whole new meaning to him. RJ does a great tribute to his dad singing this song as part of the Gibb Collective in my opinion. 😢always brings me to tears
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He destroys the SONG.. he's not a GIBB
@@CeciliaRodriguezRoge-eg6nl we will respectfully have to agree to disagree
@@CeciliaRodriguezRoge-eg6nl - I agree. RJ bears no physical or vocal resemblance to Robin. He is Dwina's son. He does look very much like Dwina's ex, David. RJ was also adamant about Snow not being Robin's daughter, perhaps fearful of losing some inheritance. She is Robin's doppelganger although half Asian. Interestingly, Spencer, Melissa and Snow received money after Robin died. RJ did not. Snow received a home for her and her mother. Dwina got the Prebendal. My analysis, take it or leave it.
@@RuthBair-ht1fj - Respectfully, read my other comment and feel free to make your own judgement.
the quiver in robin's voice is what gets you. combined with the lyrics of this song it's hard to hold back the tears. RIP
No one can sing with such emotion like Robin.
Robin's voice is mesmerizing. Great reaction ❤
The Gibb family moved from England to Australia in 1958 when the Gibb brothers were young. They formed the band after they had moved here ( Brisbane Australia ). I remember listening to them on the local radio. I assume the early albums were Australian recordings. They then got a contract with producer Robert Stigwood and moved back to England where they became famous worldwide
Yes it's an amazing song and Robin doing it in his beautiful voice ❤️
I love they way you look up information about the songs before reacting, so that you have good grasp of their background. Not many reactors take the time to do that!
That's why I joined. I like that Salvo has some idea but not enough to spoil the experience.
Robin's voice has that quality of just hitting you right in the feels. I've been waiting for a year for you to react to this beautiful song...and for this very reason. You should check out a live version. You won't regret it.
I agree. Listening to it live is an experience.
This could be my favorite Bee Gee song. I love Robin's voice!
I love Robin’s voice! So talented and the harmony of all 3 brothers is something that has no comparison
So glad you heard some of Robin’s lead vocals. The brothers Gibb are just phenomenal.
Now for a Mo lead.....Closer Than Close or Man in the Middle.🎼
This song touches your heart and gives it a little squeeze….❤️
The most visceral reaction I've ever had to an artist happened when I discovered the singer Ferdi Tayfur. Never ever have I heard someone sing with such emotion. The fact that none of his singing is in English actually enhances that effect, and what he thinks and feels come across clear as a bell. I now have 17 of his albums.
This was my first favorite song of the Bee Gees. They changed their sound so many times through the years. Always moving on with the musical tides.
Best BeeGees song... For Whom The Bell Tolls
The Bee Gees music library is primarily love & happiness. The first time you hear this song, its surprising cuz your not expecting it. Great reaction!
Hi SalvoG, This is one of my favourite songs of all time. I was introduced to it by a lovely lady called Christine in the late 1980's. I had a holiday in 1989 to Kenya, and I played this multiple times through my headphones on the outbound flight. After 3 glorious weeks, I returned, with this amazing piece of music whirling around my head for the whole 8 hour flight! I cried. Cried some more.......
I thank you for your reaction to this, and completely understand why it brought tears to your eyes. What an honest reaction. Robin's voice was astonishing. From Robin to Robin.
This is the 1st time I have listened to this song for nearly 30 years - for reasons. Thank you - also - as much as I love them as a group - Robin's voice always hits me in the heart. Maurice also has a lovely voice- and their younger brother Andy. But Robin - always special. 😉
🇬🇧 This one had the same effect on me the first time I heard it. It still does tbh. RIP Robin & Maurice. You will always be loved & missed. 🎼💔
Thank you for playing this. Robin was my angel. I loved him my whole life through. No one on this earth will ever have this gorgeous voice! RIP, my love.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wasn’t that beautiful, Salvo! “ this song by The Bee Gees is my favorite & yes, very emotional.👍♥️😪
A voz de Robin é incomparável, com certeza a mais linda voz
This has ALWAYS been my favorite Bee Gees song. Robin was such an underrated member of this group.
it came out after the Bee Gees got back together. In the concert version of this. Barry turned his back to the audience so that they'd concentrate on Robin.
I love that. I always wondered why he did it.
I absolutely love this song. Robin is the only bro who could pull this off.RIP
I hope you do more of their earlier work. They are so much more than disco.
This song is so amazing and I love your heartfelt truthful reactions. I love the Bee Gee's and always have, always will and Robin's voice is just phenomenal here. Thank you!
I think you should watch their concert One Night Only, from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in 1997. They sing a great variety of their songs, and at one point the three of them gather at one mic and sing only to Barry’s guitar. Amazing concert!
This is so different than the up beat disco...makes me cry too❤
Love your reactions, Salvo, but, heck, it's about time for this one... Robin was such an incredible talent. Well done! More of Robin's leads, please.
Such a haunting song. I saw them live and they sang this song. One of my favorite groups ever. Hugs brother. It is sad and very moving.