About to FAIL Out of Music, Legend Stumbled On FALSETTO that SAVED Career & Hit #1-Professor Of Rock
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IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER editions of our show breakthrough where we breakdown songs, albums or events that kicked open the door to an artist or band’s career. On previous episodes we have covered Do You Believe in Love by Huey Lewis and the News, Boys Don’t Cry by The Cure, and West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys. Today we’re doing a little something different… This band already had broken through but then began to fade into obscurity but then they had a second breakthrough that would make them one of the biggest groups ever.
It was a beautiful afternoon in August of 1970, when Robin Gibb went over to his brother Barry’s house to reunite after a falling out between the two caused an 18 month breakup of The Bee Gees.
It felt really good to get back together as brothers, and to rekindle their artistic collaboration. The elation they enjoyed during that pivotal visit led to the writing of an emotionally-charged ballad titled “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.”
Robin & Barry phoned Maurice, Robin’s fraternal twin and the ever-congenial third member of the trio, and soon the Brothers Gibb went to a studio to create the song. Their first thought was to offer the tune to popular crooner, Andy Williams, but they decided to record it themselves, as the foundation to an album of new material. The following year, in August of ’71, Barry & Robin’s reconciliation piece “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the Adult Contemporary chart:
It was certainly an exciting time for The Bee Gees. They had the rush of having the #1 record in America, and a smash across the world, but when the euphoria faded... the band floundered, with no idea of where they were going next. Barry put their state of mind in perspective when he admitted that if The Bee Gees were not brothers, they would’ve broken up. It was their BROTHERHOOD that kept them going.
On the heels of the huge success of “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart,” the Bee Gees label at the time, Atlantic Records, begged for more of the same. So the guys, in an effort to give the label what they wanted, continued to write, what Barry called “dreary ballads.
All Comments (21)
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Poll: Who is your pick for the greatest second half of a legendary artist or bands's career?
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My mom was a single parent in the early 70s and we were dirt broke. All she could afford was a tape recorder and two tapes: The Bee Gees and Eagles. She played them over and over and 50 years later I still love them as she did. Thanks for covering this wonderful group.
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I was floored when I learned that Barry Gibb wrote or co-wrote over 100 top 40 songs in his career. Amazing songwriter!
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I was one of those kids who ridiculed the BeeGee's in the 70's laughing at my mom who loved them. less than 15 years later, my mom had passed, and I heard tragedy. I gave them a listen to again. LOVE the Brothers Gibb!!! I've been a fan for over 25 years!!!!
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I have loved the Bee Gees for 50 years and still love them!! ❤
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In my books, the Bee Gees rank as amongst the greatest musicians of all time. Thanks for sharing this story.
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I remember in 1975 driving my car with the radio on, and hearing “Jive Talking” for the first time, loving that groove (but I didn’t know who it was). When it was announced that it was the BeeGees, I was floored — I thought, “They’re back! Wow! Haven’t heard from them in years!! Nobody slips from the rock scene for that long and makes a comeback!” Truly a special feat for any band. Their comeback happened because of some of the greatest songwriting ever, and great production. They deserve all the praise that people here bestow upon them.
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The most underrated band in music history. Over 300 million records sale. Their catalogue is worth as of today between £300 and £400 million. They are The Hit Makers of all time and let me add that I am a Beatles fan. When the Beatles were around there were no competitors, the Bee Gees have reinvented themselves soooo many times that it's clear to me that they are the absolute #1 pop band and #1 songwriters since music creation
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The Bee Gees have been one of my guilty pleasures throughout my metal, grunge, punk, and new wave phases - the harmonies are angelic, just love them
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Here in Australia they’ve always been massive, having lived here during their formative years and still having strong ties now. Andy was beginning his solo career here at the time and when Jive Talking came out, they were already legends here. Fabulous music and genuinely wonderful men. Barry’s long happy marriage should be more celebrated. Thank you for doing such a fantastic job here!
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The Bee Gees in 1978-79 did what the Beatles were doing 10 years earlier. They ruled the charts. There was a 4 week period when they had #1 & #2 simultaneously with Stayin' Alive & Night Fever. There was a week around that time when the Bee Gees wrote 4 of the top 5 songs. One of them was an Andy Gibb song, and one was by Samantha Sang. As for their older stuff, I just rediscovered "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" a few weeks ago. Their harmonies at the end of the chorus are simply breathtaking!!!!
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Being a child in the 70’s, The Bee Gees became my favorite. My buddy and I use to say we loved the three B’s, The Bee Gees, the Beatles, and The Beach Boys. Great memories. Thanks for your videos Professor of Rock!
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The Bee Gees were the first concert I ever went to in 1979. I was 10 and I went with my mom, who got us tickets. I still remember it 40+ years later
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Bee Gees are just too iconic. Definitely have to respect and appreciate that bonding and brotherhood felt within the band through thin and thick.
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The Bee Gees are one of the most important musical acts of all time. At one point in everybody’s life, you will love their music. Cheers from Tulua, Colombia 🇨🇴
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I’ve been a Bee Gees fan since I was a teenager and first heard “Spicks and Specks” in 1966, while they were still living in Australia, before they returned to the UK and went on to huge success. For me, I liked everything they did so I wasn’t aware they had a slump. I really enjoyed learning something new about them and the story behind Jive Talking. Thank you.
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One of the "best" harmonious groups of ALL TIME ! 👍👍
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Once, I heard/read Stephen Stills played was around the band and the studio and played bass on "You Should Be Dancing". Stills said despite the overwrought disco backlash, the Bee Gees were some of the most talented singers, songwriters and performers he ever met in his long musical career. A high compliment coming from Stills.
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Fanny is an underplayed masterpiece from Main Course, should have had more attention here. I caught the Bee Gees in concert in 1979 at the height of their popularity, it was a good show, and the loudest I ever attended. The world is a better place because of their music.
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I listen to a lot of Bee Gees music on a streaming platform and am constantly amazed at the huuuuge body of awesome work the group put out. Their music is truly timeless.
