the story is that they were recording in ny, and that to get back and forth from the studio, they had to cross a bridge. if they hit the bridge at a certain speed, it produced the sound they used as the opening riff.
The song's rhythm was modelled after the sound their car made crossing the Julia Tuttle Causeway each day from Biscayne Bay to Criteria Studios in Miami. Origins and recording The song was originally called "Drive Talking".According to Maurice, while hearing this rhythmic sound, "Barry didn't notice that he's going 'Ji-Ji Jive Talkin' ', thinking of the dance, 'You dance with your eyes'.."We played it to.[producer] Arif [Mardin], and he went 'Do you know what "Jive Talkin'" means?' And we said 'Well yeah, it's, ya know, you're dancing.' And he says 'No, it's a black expression for bullshitting.' And we went 'Oh, really?!? Jive talkin', you're telling me lies...' and changed it."
Love your intellect... you grab onto "what does jive talking mean". Smart man. "Jive Talking" means to talk in a slang, unserious, or deceptive way. As a term it originates in the 1930's in Harlem.
The Bee Gees made a song that I'm sure you've heard but you didn't know they sang it. It's called "STAYING ALIVE". It's probably the most popular song they've created. Most young people who hear this song are shocked that it's not a black artist who sang it.
*I'm not sure if you've done a reaction to their song live called "you should be dancing", but it's a great live video and their little brother Andy sings with them on stage.💙
Maurice Gib thought Jive Talking was about dancing, but Jive Talking was actually slang for LYING, the guys wrote the lyrics to match, with a catchy chorus and catchy beat,the song was No1 on the billboard, Bee Gees never disappoint! Great reaction thanks 🙏
***A FIFTH OF BEETHOVEN*** not the BeeGees but from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack that some of their stuff is on. Ya ain't ready for this unique mashup!
If you haven't yet, check out another sky-high falsetto masterpiece: 'Alone' the official video. Clips of them in studio, meeting people through their career, and goofing around when they were kids.🔥I bought the Rickenbacker 4001 in my photo just because Maurice played one in this video! 😄
yes back in the seventies it was a slang term.. if your jive talkin then you're lying to the person you're talking to you or trying to blow smoke and mirrors and deceive them.. or at the very least, being disrespectful and all that.
Jive talking is someone who's telling you some BS about something that ain't true and trying to make you believe it is,even when they know you know the truth of a situation,they just go on & on, about it, trying to make you believe their lies, whenever you know the truth 😂
Jive talking is talking bullshit/lies.
the story is that they were recording in ny, and that to get back and forth from the studio, they had to cross a bridge. if they hit the bridge at a certain speed, it produced the sound they used as the opening riff.
Jive in the 70s was exaggerating something or making a story more than it was. A "jive turkey" was someone you couldn't trust.
When that bass comes in it cera the feet every time. Best bassline ever
Thats Maurice....love his base playing
The song's rhythm was modelled after the sound their car made crossing the Julia Tuttle Causeway each day from Biscayne Bay to Criteria Studios in Miami.
Origins and recording
The song was originally called "Drive Talking".According to Maurice, while hearing this rhythmic sound, "Barry didn't notice that he's going 'Ji-Ji Jive Talkin' ', thinking of the dance, 'You dance with your eyes'.."We played it to.[producer] Arif [Mardin], and he went 'Do you know what "Jive Talkin'" means?' And we said 'Well yeah, it's, ya know, you're dancing.' And he says 'No, it's a black expression for bullshitting.' And we went 'Oh, really?!? Jive talkin', you're telling me lies...' and changed it."
This was the first Bee Gees song I heard. FANNY BE TENDER was another of the hits from the same album and definitely reaction worthy. 💙
One of my faves. Maurice is slapping the hell out of that bass. Have you ever heard a more funky base line? You Should Be Dancing next please!
Memories....dancing to Bee Gees at weddings, family parties, discos. Saturday night Fever, one of the best films ever !
Love your intellect... you grab onto "what does jive talking mean". Smart man. "Jive Talking" means to talk in a slang, unserious, or deceptive way. As a term it originates in the 1930's in Harlem.
Such amazing harmony.
Love me a good Bee Gees reaction! My favorite thing about these guys is their versitility. They have a great song (or ten) for every mood.
The Bee Gees made a song that I'm sure you've heard but you didn't know they sang it.
It's called "STAYING ALIVE". It's probably the most popular song they've created. Most young people who hear this song are shocked that it's not a black artist who sang it.
For whom the bell tolls
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They were the best! ❤
Jive talking = trash talking
perfect concise explanation!
@hopeklemann1 thank you love 🥰
*I'm not sure if you've done a reaction to their song live called "you should be dancing", but it's a great live video and their little brother Andy sings with them on stage.💙
one of my favorite bee gees songs!
"You should be dancing" YEAH
Love watching your reactions. Bee Gees Wind of change (1979).💙
Maurice Gib thought Jive Talking was about dancing, but Jive Talking was actually slang for LYING, the guys wrote the lyrics to match, with a catchy chorus and catchy beat,the song was No1 on the billboard, Bee Gees never disappoint! Great reaction thanks 🙏
If this didn't get you up on the dance floor, you must have been comatose!! Such fun, Enjoy my past!!❤
If you haven't yet checked out The Bee Gees' "Night Fever" and "Stayin Alive," you have to! You'll love them too. They were 2 of their biggest hits.
Jive talking means, bull shitting.😜
I remember so much when this came out. Disco studios popping up everywhere. Just amazing moment in musical history!
***A FIFTH OF BEETHOVEN*** not the BeeGees but from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack that some of their stuff is on. Ya ain't ready for this unique mashup!
This is my favorite Bee Gees song, the groove is SICK!! Just try and sit still ...you can't!!
Their later stuff is incredible too...check out Alone and This Is Where I Came In.
Yes. You Win Again and One also.❤
I was 15 when I heard this the first time. It had been years since they had a hit so this was an exciting time I don't have a blue heart.❤
JayFlex 💙
One of my favorite childhood songs ever. You cannot listen to this song without moving your body.
Bee Gees Stayin' Alive
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Yes.😊
Picture a 64 year old grandmother jiving in her kitchen right now! 😲🤣🤩
I love your show a lot. Your comments are right on the money. You're doing great.
Jive Talking was an African American term for bullshitting someone.
“Love me inside out” next please!
If you haven't yet, check out another sky-high falsetto masterpiece: 'Alone' the official video. Clips of them in studio, meeting people through their career, and goofing around when they were kids.🔥I bought the Rickenbacker 4001 in my photo just because Maurice played one in this video! 😄
yes back in the seventies it was a slang term.. if your jive talkin then you're lying to the person you're talking to you or trying to blow smoke and mirrors and deceive them.. or at the very least, being disrespectful and all that.
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If you want to hear Maurice, sing" man in the middle "
Jive talking is someone who's telling you some BS about something that ain't true and trying to make you believe it is,even when they know you know the truth of a situation,they just go on & on, about it, trying to make you believe their lies, whenever you know the truth 😂
Hey Jay ❣️ Funky Bass Line by Mo 💙💙💙☮️☮️☮️
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Check out the Allman Brothers, Crosby, Stills and Nash and Steely Dan. They are all wonderful.
next: Tragedy!
Try Love You Inside and Out! There’s just too many songs too list❣️🔥🔥🔥🔥
That’s the fat baseline. This is so funky. in my top three BG songs.
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Jive talking is talking bullsh*t
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