I was in my late 20s during the “Fever” period. They were WAY over saturated. I was a fan and even I got tired id hearing a Gibb record every time I turned on the radio. I actually remember hearing them and then a couple of songs later hearing one of Andy’s songs. I remember groaning and thinking I was sick of hearing a GIBB every second. So actually turned off my radio. So if I felt it, I am sure lots of other people did too. And the brother have even spoken about this. They realize it happened. There IS such a thing as TOO MUCH of a good thing. They took the brunt of it because they were the ones constantly being played…..because their songs were so wildly popular.
@@cababyboomerq6012 Yes, I was in my late teens & remember it well. Like you said, every time you turned on the radio, there was always a Bee Gees or Andy Gibb song, which would continue the entire time the radio was on.
Thank you very much for this uploading. You managed to capture the look that Robin gave to Barry. Love and admiration, he was obviously happy to be with big brother once again. Not long before Robin passed. So very sad.
These two had their moments of conflict like all siblings do, but you can see that they loved each other. And yes, Robin looked really happy to be with Barry here, didn’t he?
I thought I had watched every video, interview, etc of the Bee Gees. Once or twice a week, I find another one. This clip is making me get teary-eyes. I will never understand why Robin did not share the news about his illness with Barry. I guess we have our reasons, and make personal decisions about what to tell our family and friends.
I can remember Robin describing Barry saying, he was a soft gentle soul, so perhaps after the shock of Andy, then the massive shock of Maurice Robin just didn't want him worrying about him, when Mo died there was a lot of anquish anger and sorrow it nearly broke Robin to be there without his other half (Twin) 😢 I'd like to think Robin was trying to shield Barry in someway from his slow,progressive cancer.
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Interesting comments here...I knew nothing about these men until recently. These interviews are nice but we really don’t know what went down with them over 50-60 years. Show business wrecks most family acts, and it’s remarkable that the Gibbs did what they did for as long as they did. It’s fun to feel like you know which one did what to whom or wonder why they didn’t stay close. I’m not close with my four siblings at all, and we never did anything together like these guys did! I do think Barry’s new album is fantastic and he certainly is keeping their music alive.
So what the hell happened then? As far as I've read, they never saw each other again much after this and never spoke for a length of time when Barry saw a pic of Robin in the paper looking terrible. He spoke to his own doctor and he said you better go see your brother. So did they realise they couldn't do it? Did Robin say he was too unwell to actually keep going? Or did they have another disagreement because Barry said they had a fall out. So maybe the disagreed on the writing of the songs or melody's again or was it a disagreement over something silly. 🤷♀️ Surely Barry could see that Robin wasn't fit anymore. Maybe the fell out over that. Robin couldn't continue like that.. He was way to frail 😒. Robin is my favourite.. Loved his voice and his ever changing style. Imagine if he wasn't ill and the got back together.. I wonder how good it would have been. Hmm 😒
@@dashriprock8596 - You tell me. Nobody takes a photo of their brother (looking like a skeleton) from a magazine article that was questioning Robin's health and shows it to his own doctor on the opposite side of the Atlantic for an opinion. You pick up the phone. Robin was secretive about his illness and determined he would beat it but RJ said he informed Barry way before Barry claimed. When Barry did go to see him Robin stood outside in the cold rain to wave goodbye, against his families wishes, likely thinking it was the last time. As a result he got pneumonia and went into a coma. After Mo died Robin begged Barry to perform with him as a way of overcoming his grief but Barry withdrew. Robin and Barry had a lot of disagreements and Barry never gave way. He was always "big brother". After Mo died Barry said "We can't force ourselves on the public as the Bee Gees without Mo" but now ads for Barry's shows states "The Bee Gees". I guess it's OK to force himself on the public as the Bee Gees without Mo AND Robin!!! Hypocritical. Barry has changed a lot of stories. He was also at odds with all THREE of his brothers when they died. I ask, who was the common denominator in each case? Who could fight with Mo? Robin and Yvonne had arranged a concert with several artists in memory of Mo but Barry fought about it and it was cancelled. He even showed up late for Mo's funeral with Michael Jackson in tow. I have to say Barry has shown animosity to Robin many times and unfairly so. He said at his funeral that they seldom got along but that now it meant nothing. Too bad he didn't come to that epiphany sooner.
@@susieq9801 Barry comes across like a much different person in the HBO Doc and in interviews than the person you are describing. Robin was a bright, clever, witty person with a lot to say and I wonder why he was often so quiet when the 3 brothers are interviewed with Barry being the spokesman mainly.
@@dashriprock8596 - Don't forget the last man standing tells the narrative. Barry is the perfect public relations man and was trained in the family to take that role and as the "matinee idol" due to his looks and leader due to his age. He was certainly well qualified! The problem was he took that role a bit too seriously IMO. Once his brothers grew up and became astounding artists in their own rights his nose got out of joint and he refused to acknowledge their equality for a long time. That resulted in the split in '69. Even during the split Stigwood and the record execs coerced DJ's not to play Robin's solo songs (but his first solo reached #2 anyway). I saw in a few performances where Robin was soaring, Barry gave him a dirty look for stealing the show. (the "Close another door" video for one where Robin scats at the end). When the "falsetto" era was over Barry would insert it into old hits where it didn't belong. Why? To get attention. He has a huge ego. One cohort said, "A sure way to die is to get between Barry Gibb and a microphone:. Unfortunately, despite the love between them I think it's fair to say there was always a slight undercurrent of resentment that never went away completely after '69. Barry just talked over the twins so they just gave up. Barry was the boss. In their bio Barry was said to be "bossy and self confident" while Robin was "shy and sensitive but petulant and willful". Certainly Robin's IQ was off the charts. It was inevitable they would clash. I don't care for Barry redoing their songs when the originals were perfect. To me he is replacing his brothers, not preserving their legacy and it's a way of getting praise for himself. He is a PR guy. He can be very charming and convincing but as a fan since the 60's I have seen him be quite disrespectful of his brothers at times. Family dynamics are strong and pecking orders established early on. While there is no denying his talent, there is no denying his ego either, LOL.
These beloved and super talented brothers Gibb made the world a better place back then, still now and probably forever. Thank you for posting this, especially now...
I keep watching these interviews and this one is making me cry especially when Barry was letting everyone know that they were not going to forget Mo. It’s upsetting knowing now watching this that within less than 2 years later Barry would lose Robin too 😭
@@maryhough5343 - Robin was sick for several years and also had surgery for a twisted bowel, the same thing that killed his twin. When the surgery was performed Robin was afraid to follow up with more tests because deep down he was afraid of what they might find. By the time he got up the nerve cancer had spread. He died a terrible death. The first song I heard as a teen was in Rob's voice in 1967 so I was devastated the most by his loss.
I am a little behind you. I have just started my reconnect with the BeeGees. I have been marathon watching these interviews and old concerts etc and the new things Barry has done with the kiddos. Have you seen the video of Barry at the Opry? He mentions his mum, telling Ricky Scaggs that his mom keeps asking what she did wrong to lose 3 sons. I am crying too.
I’ve been a fan since the early 70s. Was a teenaged fan who relentlessly followed their career. I was able to meet them during tours - and they were always so gracious. I am so happy they reached stardom ... realized their dreams. And yet they stayed so ... human... driven and approachable throughout their careers. I will love their music forever - and they deserve every award and honor they received. Thank you for this lovely post.
I have also been a fan since the early 70s and would have truly loved to have seen them in concert live, it would have been a dream come true for me. Where did you meet them? I always thought Barry was so good looking but as they got older I thought Maurice became very good looking and sexy, a sharp dressed man and loved the hats he wore and loved how funny he was. Will always miss him and Robin ❤❤😘
I this interview as well as some other interviews sense Maurice has Passed that when Robin is singing he is holding his stomach. I know Robin knew for some time about his illness but he kept on singing for US. My goodness the pain he must have had to keep going. R.I.P. and Thank You to Andy, & Maurice, for all you have given us.. Go Bless your Sweet Soul Robin Gibb.
He wasn’t officially diagnosed because he told the doctors that he didn’t want to know and not to tell his family either. His cancer was discovered when they operated for the blocked bowel in 2010. He refused further scans until his wife and son eventually persuaded him . He was scared of the probable treatment as he had always been terrified of illness.
Some cancers grow slowly.....over years.... And judging on how Robin's appearance started changing and deteriorating as far back as the early to mid 90's. I would bet that he was ill quite. A long time. And didn't even know it at first.
I felt the same when I first saw this video, it was always sad to hear Barry say they had many years to go, in many interviews. I heard him lately say "he'd give up all the hits just to have them all back", His heart has been broken to shreds, he only has his sister in Australia left. My heart breaks for him.
It’s obvious that Robin was in a lot of pain, and it was taking everything within him to sing. It’s sad. I love the music of The Bee Gees. Played Massachusetts on the way back from the mountains today. They were such a talent.
I listened to them all day yesterday. I found songs I had never heard before, and interviews I had never seen. It was a wonderful day. Of course, I also listen to them everyday anyway. ❤️🌹❤️
Eu amo este grupo ê uma pena que já se foram três mais ainda temos um e seus herdeiros isto é muito bom ver os videos dele amo.acompsnho tudo ê emocionante lindo demais
Seeing this,this morning was so lovely . Seeing robin and Barrie was just fantastic and listening to them ,l can never get enough of them thank you . Stay safe to all bee gee fan stay safe all John and Stevie X
Robin was so ill and he was emotionally touched, it showed so clearly he was having a hard time. They waited too long. What a shame. Rest In Peace, Rob and Mo. You are truly loved and missed. ❤️🌹❤️
Wow I am so glad you ladies are in the know of what exactly happened in that family. Please tell us all of your connection. How long have you been friends with them?
😢😢ROBIN GIBB 😂😂QUE SAUDADES, QUANDO SE PERDE UM GRANDE AMOR,NEM O TEMPO AMENIZA A FALTA 😢❤❤BARRY GIBB, VOCÊ É UMA FORTALEZA,DEUS É SEMPRE CONTIGO!😊😊❤❤.
Thank you for sharing. Shame that in the end Barry and Robin never did work it out and actually make new music. The absence of the man in the middle (Mo) was just too evident and they just clashed.
@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 - Robin knew he was ill and was desperate to use every moment he had left. A blind man could see Robin was VERY ill. I never believed the story about the photo especially since Robin's mother and sister knew a year before and RJ said he phoned and told Barry.
@@susieq9801 Nope. Guess it's convenient for Barry to spin the story that he didn't know. (Okay, sure Barry.) You are correct, Suzie. A BLIND man could SEE that Robin was VERY ill. Of course Barry KNEW. He just didn't want to look so cold and calculating. Well, he's getting old now. Maybe he'll eventually make peace with his feelings towards Robin, but I kind of doubt it. Coz Barry has been nursing those old wounds for sooo long now. But it's all just muddy water under an old bridge now.......
@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 - It was BS. Of course it makes him look good. I'm getting so sick of "wonderful Barry ", so loving. Why didn't he love his brothers when they were alive? He still wants the spotlight reworking all of their songs as if he was the Bee Gees alone getting all the control and adulation with a rare obligatory mention of R & M. Always pushed aside. Robin cowrote "Woman in Love" for Streisand and "Islands in the Stream" for Rogers and others but was always pushed aside even when they wanted his input. Oh, how he misses them now. Sure! Who takes a photo to a doctor in the US to ask a diagnosis on a brother in the UK? It's obvious in this video that Robin was not only ill but in pain holding his side when he sang and a shadow of himself. I have been reading their VERY long bio "Tales of the Brothers Gibb" and lots of interesting things come out, Andy shoved into the public before he was ready, Robin's inferiority complex (he said he knew he was "ugly" and cried because girls didn't like him as much). One funny bit was their mother joked Hugh never gave her flowers. She saw four scrawny legs coming down the street hidden by a huge wreath that said RIP! Guess who? Wonder where they got that! The rule by the family was like the royal family. Step out of the pecking order and you're punished. Guess who stepped out of line and stood up for himself. Even Molly comes across, as far as I've read, as strong and protective against them. Even wives were expected to be submissive to the Royal Gibbs and live virtually in a sort of "commune". Molly refused and so did Robin. She stood up for him against the family. Oh, to be a fly on the wall! She finally gave up because she never saw him for months on end. Rob did go off the deep end, devastated after being asked for a divorce. Although they did have a common goal and brotherly affection, they were a business and treated like puppets. Only one had the nerve to rebel even a little. Sad.
@@susieq9801 Yes, I've read Tales of the Brothers Gibb. Well, parts of it. But can't go by everything you read. For instance, I doubt seriously that Robin cried about girls not liking him. Hmmm? Coz for all his vulnerabilities, Robin was actually a verrry tough little cookie!!! And I say that with great admiration. Yes, I'm sure that Robin was aware of his looks being picked apart in the magazine's of the day, and that must have been a hard pill to swallow considering Robin was still a kid really, and with Barry also being gushed over at the same time. BUT Robin wasn't one to wear his heart on his sleeve. He kept his emotions intact and to himself for the most part. And yes, it seems that Robins divorce was very hard on him, especially being separated from his children. Makes my heart *clinch* for Robin. But there were some serious issues going on with Robin at that time. I'll just leave it at that. So glad he eventually was reunited with his kids. I am a HUGE Robin fan. His Voice is SO Gorgeous and so Moving to me. And I also am drawn to so many personality traits of Robin. He was the most interesting and unpredictable of the Brothers to me. And yes, he had a vulnerable quality about him that touches my heart. Even though Yup, he was also one tough and determined little cookie!!😉😎
It was so heartbreaking hearing Barry say that he didn't want to go on as the Bee Gees after Mo died and he didn't want the world to see The Bee Gees without all three of them, but nice that he and Robin finally decided that it was time to come back together as the Bee Gees, even though it wouldn't last long because of Robin's unforeseen death just two years later. It's so sad that Barry, then, had to and still has to continue on without any of his brothers, especially knowing that he's the oldest and the only remaining brother.
1:19 I can't help but notice that Robin was in pain while singing and still hadn't told Barry and his family about his condition... 😢 rip Robin, Moby& Andy
Surely Barry could see something was drastically wrong. Even if he asked and Robin said he was fine, Barry must have known it wasn't true. If this is just before the cancer then what made him just so ill. It just breaks my heart seeing him so thin and clearly sick for so many years before.
@@estherb822 - I never believed the story about the photo no matter how often he tells it. A blind person could see how ill Robin was. Who takes a photo to his own doctor to ask about a brother across the Atlantic? Pick up the phone. Also, both their mother and older sister Leslie knew about Robin at least a year before and RJ said he phoned his uncle Barry long before to tell him.
@@lindam.6782 He did eventually take the scans and his doctors threw every treatment they could at him, at his request as he so badly wanted to live. He had chemo and then went straight to the studios to work on the Titanic Requiem. He was a tough character to deal with it the way he did but was determined to get as much out of life as he could squeeze. What a cruel world this is !
Quando escutei you win agaim foi comprar seus discos, não parava de escultar, então fiquei apaixona,I love Robbin, I love Maurrice,I love you Barry ,my mame Zilma Brazil ,vocês são espetacular.💋💋💓
Love the Bee Gees they have been thru so much very talented men's losing Maurice was hard but they have so much to give with their music now only Barry's remains but still a very talented person will always be a Bee Gees fan and support Barry all the way Maurice Robin greatly missed
What can I say, I always love those Gibbs brothers they have gorgeous voice they’re gifted and lucky ones . Thank you for sharing I appreciated my first time to watch this interview!
Love this video alway will be a forever fan Maurice u are greatly missed and Robin u are gone now u as well are greatly missed Barry u are amazing to carry on the music
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I think Barry’s instinct after Maurice’s death was correct. No matter what his reasons were. “The Bee Gee’s” is and can only ever be all three of them. Each one of them brought their own special magic to the whole of it. Maurice may not have shined as brightly at times, but after he got sober and stayed sober, you could feel his musical influence unmistakably. Then there were three brothers firing on all cylinders 100% of the time and the difference was palpable in my opinion. In their music and the performing. There would always be a hole without Mo. And everyone would feel it. Nope, no literal “Bee Gees” without him too.
Think after Robin's Magnet album was released 2 wks after Mo's death, with Andy's altered song on it that Barry & Mo knew nothing about, that was the deciding factor for Barry to just end it once Mo died. Robin betrayed the group & Andy's song by remixing & recording it, removing parts that were added for Andy (carousels at the beginning because Andy loved carousels). Barry referred to it as "a sacred object", telling the NYT shortly after Mo's death that he was devastated by what Robin had done. That's why Barry wouldn't work with or perform with Robin, when he knew what he did was wrong. After all, he did it without Barry & Mo knowing anything, which tells us everything.
@@kthor I didn’t know any of this. Wow. And Barry always said he wears everything on his sleeve. This explains why Robin was sort of afraid to approach Barry about continuing on working together after the death of Maurice. I just watched the video of Robin doing “Wish you were here,”. No wonder Barry was disgusted with Robin. We all know how that song came into being. It was for Andy. Shameful.
@@cababyboomerq6012 Yep, sadly most people don't know why Barry would no longer work with Robin, and they NEED to. There's many of us who are fed-up with the lies & malicious comments directed at Barry across UA-cam, so we're finally speaking up for him. That's some of Robin's fans (the worst) biggest trashy talking points: Barry wouldn't work with Robin after Mo died; Barry was on the outs with all 3 brothers when they died, so he must be at fault (if you're not aware as to why, I'll fill you in), and on & on & on.🙄I also edited my first comment, from alerted to altered! Also, many think Robin rewrote & recorded Andy's song for Mo after he passed. But he recorded the song & album sometime in 2002 (Mo & Barry didn't know when, as they didn't know about it), so Barry had no clue Andy's song was on it til it was released 2 wks after Mo's death, Jan 2003. The thing that's hard to get past is there was only 2 Gibb-penned songs on it, & one of those was Andy's song. When you think of the hundreds of songs he could've chosen, that's the one he chose. After their One album & Andy's song were released July '89, Barry tried singing it, but wasn't able to. He referred to it as "a sacred object" & said it had to "rest with Andy", which says everything & what it meant to them (or at least Barry & Mo), yet Robin rewrote & recorded it. The NYT Business article was May 2003, just a few months after Mo passed, if you're able to bring it up. It goes into the business end, catalog (which Barry owns 40%) & division on their future & management the 3 were having before Mo died. In 1998, Barry wanted to go separate ways when writing & producing for others, but Robin & Mo wouldn't accept it. I know I've seen you mention before that Barry was the main writer behind much of their catalog. Think the twins response says everything when he alone wanted to work with others, but they wouldn't agree to it. They knew who was responsible for much of their success and whose talent brought them immense wealth.
The best vocals of all time. Along with George Michael and the band Heart I call them God's Choir. Love them I wished I could have been to one concert. God bless you.
The most talented songwriters/music ever💖🙏
What the industry done to these boys was discussing, no other group was ever banned from the radio because they were so good.❤❤❤
I was in my late 20s during the “Fever” period. They were WAY over saturated. I was a fan and even I got tired id hearing a Gibb record every time I turned on the radio. I actually remember hearing them and then a couple of songs later hearing one of Andy’s songs. I remember groaning and thinking I was sick of hearing a GIBB every second. So actually turned off my radio. So if I felt it, I am sure lots of other people did too. And the brother have even spoken about this. They realize it happened. There IS such a thing as TOO MUCH of a good thing. They took the brunt of it because they were the ones constantly being played…..because their songs were so wildly popular.
@@cababyboomerq6012 Yes, I was in my late teens & remember it well. Like you said, every time you turned on the radio, there was always a Bee Gees or Andy Gibb song, which would continue the entire time the radio was on.
Thank you very much for this uploading. You managed to capture the look that Robin gave to Barry. Love and admiration, he was obviously happy to be with big brother once again. Not long before Robin passed. So very sad.
Hi barry❤️ keep singing🥰
These two had their moments of conflict like all siblings do, but you can see that they loved each other. And yes, Robin looked really happy to be with Barry here, didn’t he?
Will love the Bee Gee's until my end.
Oh, how I wish Robin and Barry could have had some songs together. I loved them and miss that harmony.
Bee Gees Forever!!! ❤❤❤
I thought I had watched every video, interview, etc of the Bee Gees. Once or twice a week, I find another one. This clip is making me get teary-eyes. I will never understand why Robin did not share the news about his illness with Barry. I guess we have our reasons, and make personal decisions about what to tell our family and friends.
I can remember Robin describing Barry saying, he was a soft gentle soul, so perhaps after the shock of Andy, then the massive shock of Maurice Robin just didn't want him worrying about him, when Mo died there was a lot of anquish anger and sorrow it nearly broke Robin to be there without his other half (Twin) 😢 I'd like to think Robin was trying to shield Barry in someway from his slow,progressive cancer.
Perhaps he knew how Barry would not have allowed to continue to play and sing 8f he knew Robin was so ill 😢😢
I love this, thank you for posting it. Miss Rob a lot
Miss you Maurice.Still the best group.
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I love Robin.....Courage.....!
Yes, he knew he was dying even here.
You can tell Robin is sick in this picture
Yeah can see..Robin maybe that time ...
He was .....
Robin...we miss u....❤❤❤💕....
Rest in peace....
Andy, Robin and
Maurice.....
Siempre sera'n SENSACIONALES 😎
The Gibb brothers were really very special and unique people❤❤❤
Saturday Night Fever, Was A Very Big Hit, Because Of The Music,🎶🎵 And Songs Of The ( BEE GEES ). Or Else In My Opinion, It Would Have Been A Flop .They Kept The BEE GEES, Out Of What Was Really Going On With The Movie. In My Opinion, They Should Have Gotten An, ( OSCAR ) . 🥇🏆 Because With Out The BEE GEES , The Movie Wouldn't Have Been So Big Like It Turn Out To Be. But The Whole World 🌎 Knows That The BEE GEES Are Icons, And Will For Ever Be. Their Music 🎶🎵🎤🎸♥️ Will Never Die. They Will Always Remain In Our Hearts ♥️. 👍🏻✨♥️🤗✨👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I love the BEE GEES
Interesting comments here...I knew nothing about these men until recently. These interviews are nice but we really don’t know what went down with them over 50-60 years. Show business wrecks most family acts, and it’s remarkable that the Gibbs did what they did for as long as they did. It’s fun to feel like you know which one did what to whom or wonder why they didn’t stay close. I’m not close with my four siblings at all, and we never did anything together like these guys did! I do think Barry’s new album is fantastic and he certainly is keeping their music alive.
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So what the hell happened then? As far as I've read, they never saw each other again much after this and never spoke for a length of time when Barry saw a pic of Robin in the paper looking terrible. He spoke to his own doctor and he said you better go see your brother.
So did they realise they couldn't do it?
Did Robin say he was too unwell to actually keep going?
Or did they have another disagreement because Barry said they had a fall out. So maybe the disagreed on the writing of the songs or melody's again or was it a disagreement over something silly. 🤷♀️
Surely Barry could see that Robin wasn't fit anymore. Maybe the fell out over that. Robin couldn't continue like that.. He was way to frail 😒. Robin is my favourite.. Loved his voice and his ever changing style.
Imagine if he wasn't ill and the got back together.. I wonder how good it would have been. Hmm 😒
Esther B - I don't believe Barry's story. Even RJ said he phoned Barry over a year before and told him. Both their mother and Leslie knew.
@@susieq9801 Why would Barry lie about a thing like that?
@@dashriprock8596 - You tell me. Nobody takes a photo of their brother (looking like a skeleton) from a magazine article that was questioning Robin's health and shows it to his own doctor on the opposite side of the Atlantic for an opinion. You pick up the phone. Robin was secretive about his illness and determined he would beat it but RJ said he informed Barry way before Barry claimed. When Barry did go to see him Robin stood outside in the cold rain to wave goodbye, against his families wishes, likely thinking it was the last time. As a result he got pneumonia and went into a coma.
After Mo died Robin begged Barry to perform with him as a way of overcoming his grief but Barry withdrew. Robin and Barry had a lot of disagreements and Barry never gave way. He was always "big brother".
After Mo died Barry said "We can't force ourselves on the public as the Bee Gees without Mo" but now ads for Barry's shows states "The Bee Gees". I guess it's OK to force himself on the public as the Bee Gees without Mo AND Robin!!! Hypocritical.
Barry has changed a lot of stories. He was also at odds with all THREE of his brothers when they died. I ask, who was the common denominator in each case? Who could fight with Mo? Robin and Yvonne had arranged a concert with several artists in memory of Mo but Barry fought about it and it was cancelled. He even showed up late for Mo's funeral with Michael Jackson in tow.
I have to say Barry has shown animosity to Robin many times and unfairly so. He said at his funeral that they seldom got along but that now it meant nothing. Too bad he didn't come to that epiphany sooner.
@@susieq9801 Barry comes across like a much different person in the HBO Doc and in interviews than the person you are describing. Robin was a bright, clever, witty person with a lot to say and I wonder why he was often so quiet when the 3 brothers are interviewed with Barry being the spokesman mainly.
@@dashriprock8596 - Don't forget the last man standing tells the narrative. Barry is the perfect public relations man and was trained in the family to take that role and as the "matinee idol" due to his looks and leader due to his age. He was certainly well qualified! The problem was he took that role a bit too seriously IMO. Once his brothers grew up and became astounding artists in their own rights his nose got out of joint and he refused to acknowledge their equality for a long time. That resulted in the split in '69. Even during the split Stigwood and the record execs coerced DJ's not to play Robin's solo songs (but his first solo reached #2 anyway). I saw in a few performances where Robin was soaring, Barry gave him a dirty look for stealing the show. (the "Close another door" video for one where Robin scats at the end). When the "falsetto" era was over Barry would insert it into old hits where it didn't belong. Why? To get attention. He has a huge ego. One cohort said, "A sure way to die is to get between Barry Gibb and a microphone:. Unfortunately, despite the love between them I think it's fair to say there was always a slight undercurrent of resentment that never went away completely after '69. Barry just talked over the twins so they just gave up. Barry was the boss. In their bio Barry was said to be "bossy and self confident" while Robin was "shy and sensitive but petulant and willful". Certainly Robin's IQ was off the charts. It was inevitable they would clash. I don't care for Barry redoing their songs when the originals were perfect. To me he is replacing his brothers, not preserving their legacy and it's a way of getting praise for himself. He is a PR guy. He can be very charming and convincing but as a fan since the 60's I have seen him be quite disrespectful of his brothers at times. Family dynamics are strong and pecking orders established early on. While there is no denying his talent, there is no denying his ego either, LOL.
These beloved and super talented brothers Gibb made the world a better place back then, still now and probably forever. Thank you for posting this, especially now...
I keep watching these interviews and this one is making me cry especially when Barry was letting everyone know that they were not going to forget Mo. It’s upsetting knowing now watching this that within less than 2 years later Barry would lose Robin too 😭
Poor Robin looked so bad in this video, his face was so sunken in. Him and Maurice will be forever missed and in our hearts always ❤❤
@@maryhough5343 I think when Maurice died, a piece of Robin died with him.
Glad to know that I’m not the only person that cries for the losses and for the survivors. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@maryhough5343 - Robin was sick for several years and also had surgery for a twisted bowel, the same thing that killed his twin. When the surgery was performed Robin was afraid to follow up with more tests because deep down he was afraid of what they might find. By the time he got up the nerve cancer had spread. He died a terrible death. The first song I heard as a teen was in Rob's voice in 1967 so I was devastated the most by his loss.
I am a little behind you. I have just started my reconnect with the BeeGees. I have been marathon watching these interviews and old concerts etc and the new things Barry has done with the kiddos. Have you seen the video of Barry at the Opry? He mentions his mum, telling Ricky Scaggs that his mom keeps asking what she did wrong to lose 3 sons.
I am crying too.
I’ve been a fan since the early 70s. Was a teenaged fan who relentlessly followed their career. I was able to meet them during tours - and they were always so gracious. I am so happy they reached stardom ... realized their dreams. And yet they stayed so ... human... driven and approachable throughout their careers. I will love their music forever - and they deserve every award and honor they received. Thank you for this lovely post.
I have also been a fan since the early 70s and would have truly loved to have seen them in concert live, it would have been a dream come true for me. Where did you meet them? I always thought Barry was so good looking but as they got older I thought Maurice became very good looking and sexy, a sharp dressed man and loved the hats he wore and loved how funny he was. Will always miss him and Robin ❤❤😘
Me too. Live & breath BeeGees. Since I was 12.
I love the Bee Gees forever and ever.
I just cant imagine how great would they are if Robin and Maurice still alive.
(RIP Robin,Maurice and Andy)
Thank you! Sweet sadness to see them together shortly before Robin passed. Robin, my angel.
I this interview as well as some other interviews sense Maurice has Passed that when Robin is singing he is holding his stomach. I know Robin knew for some time about his illness but he kept on singing for US. My goodness the pain he must have had to keep going. R.I.P. and Thank You to Andy, & Maurice, for all you have given us.. Go Bless your Sweet Soul Robin Gibb.
He wasn’t officially diagnosed because he told the doctors that he didn’t want to know and not to tell his family either. His cancer was discovered when they operated for the blocked bowel in 2010. He refused further scans until his wife and son eventually persuaded him . He was scared of the probable treatment as he had always been terrified of illness.
Some cancers grow slowly.....over years.... And judging on how Robin's appearance started changing and deteriorating as far back as the early to mid 90's. I would bet that he was ill quite. A long time. And didn't even know it at first.
@@kaythomas8521 I have always suspected the same.
I felt the same when I first saw this video, it was always sad to hear Barry say they had many years to go, in many interviews.
I heard him lately say "he'd give up all the hits just to have them all back",
His heart has been broken to shreds, he only has his sister in Australia left.
My heart breaks for him.
@@isabellabourchier3498He didn't go in for further scans til after an upcoming tour was completed. Sorry, but how stupid on his part.🙄
It’s obvious that Robin was in a lot of pain, and it was taking everything within him to sing. It’s sad. I love the music of The Bee Gees. Played Massachusetts on the way back from the mountains today. They were such a talent.
How long was this interview before Robin passed?
Nice video ! Thank you The Bee Gees for the gift you left behind ! Thank you 01Livingeyes for sharing with us
They are a part of my life.... Grew up Listening to the BeeGees and still are... ❤❤❤❤
I listened to them all day yesterday. I found songs I had never heard before, and interviews I had never seen. It was a wonderful day. Of course, I also listen to them everyday anyway. ❤️🌹❤️
@@patriciabarkley735 eu
Eu amo este grupo ê uma pena que já se foram três mais ainda temos um e seus herdeiros isto é muito bom ver os videos dele amo.acompsnho tudo ê emocionante lindo demais
Meu sonho era um dia ver um show deles mesmo sabendo que só tem um componente mais para mim é como se estivessem todos eles são maravilhosos 💛💛💛💛
Robin spent 9 months in the womb with his twin Maurice and passed away 9 years after RIP Robin and Maurice together again 😢 ❤😢❤😢❤
Seeing this,this morning was so lovely . Seeing robin and Barrie was just fantastic and listening to them ,l can never get enough of them thank you . Stay safe to all bee gee fan stay safe all John and Stevie X
Robin was so ill and he was emotionally touched, it showed so clearly he was having a hard time. They waited too long. What a shame. Rest In Peace, Rob and Mo. You are truly loved and missed. ❤️🌹❤️
Nope, *they* didn't wait too long. Robin had been begging Barry. The Wait was all on Barrys part.
@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 , That’s right. Barry waited too long. What a shame.
Wow I am so glad you ladies are in the know of what exactly happened in that family. Please tell us all of your connection. How long have you been friends with them?
@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 Robin had been begging Barry for what ? I am not understanding what you are saying
Barry wanted nothing to do with Robin, after Robin desecrated Andy's sacred song, & likely was done with his loose lifestyle as well.😳🙄😳
Mo and robin are missed greatly. Long Barry we love you legends
Stay safe Barry and thr whole family🙏
This is the BEST singer songwriters EVER!!
I agree totally
And I love to hear them giggle together.
Beautiful.Thank you living eyes.I enjoy this.🌹
Thanks I love so much Bee Gees and family Gibb WONDERFULL !!!!!
I love them so so much ! Thanks for posting !
Love love love. Have been fan since 1969.
I LOVED when the Bee Gees dominated the air waves. I wish it never ended, no matter what genre.❤❤❤
Me too.Sad that Robin and Mo werent here anymore to continue dominating again😢
Well now you've got your wish! Check out Barry's Greenfields Country Album! It's awesome! ❤❤❤
BeeGee's music is on the radio again due to barry's new album Greenfields.
..and Barry is winning all sorts of awards for the album.
Everything good comes to an end, but it all comes to pass and glows again.
Simply The Best Ever.R.I.P.Robin,Maurice,Andy,stay strong Barry..And Stay safe everyone.xxx.
I don't like watching this video, Robin looks so sick. Now in retrospect we know he was ill, it is so hard to see him this way.
There will never be another musical genius like the Bee Gee's!💖💖💖
😢😢ROBIN GIBB 😂😂QUE SAUDADES, QUANDO SE PERDE UM GRANDE AMOR,NEM O TEMPO AMENIZA A FALTA 😢❤❤BARRY GIBB, VOCÊ É UMA FORTALEZA,DEUS É SEMPRE CONTIGO!😊😊❤❤.
❤❤❤É MUITA A SAUDADE DOS TRÊS JUNTOS ❤❤❤NÃO TENHO PALAVRAS PARA EXPRESSAR O TAMANHO DE TANTOS 😢SENTIMENTOS E CARINHO POR VOCÊS, BEE GEES SEMPRE!!!
I love you bee gees always. A fan for life...God bless Barry Robin brother mo and andy....
Loved these goes through all their musical experiences, but favourite is 60s with Robin singing lead ❤️❤️❤️
robin were struggling with the cancer. he lost weight
There's nothing like Bee Gee's and Andy💖🏆😘🙏
Just the best musicians and folk‼️💚💜💚💜💚
Siempre es bueno verlos y escucharlos. LEYENDA, BEE GEES FOREVER.
Legends!!!
The brothers are ALWAYS a beautiful sound.. independently or together ❤
Beegees 4 ever
Did not grow up with them but trying to catch up. Same on my part. Just love the music and the gentlemen themselves. Canadian. 🤗
I love their...music. BEST SINGERS SONGWRITERS EVER. R.I.P. ROB & MO. BARRY, KEEP ON WTH. YOUR SINGING, IT'S LOVELY. GOD BLESS.
when im down i listen to the bee gees and sing my heart out lov them
I would've loved to of seen Barry and Robin record one more bee gees album
Thank you for sharing. Shame that in the end Barry and Robin never did work it out and actually make new music. The absence of the man in the middle (Mo) was just too evident and they just clashed.
Yes, it was different once Mo passed. But Barry was the only one holding up about working together. Robin was more than ready.
@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 - Robin knew he was ill and was desperate to use every moment he had left. A blind man could see Robin was VERY ill. I never believed the story about the photo especially since Robin's mother and sister knew a year before and RJ said he phoned and told Barry.
@@susieq9801 Nope. Guess it's convenient for Barry to spin the story that he didn't know. (Okay, sure Barry.)
You are correct, Suzie. A BLIND man could SEE that Robin was VERY ill. Of course Barry KNEW. He just didn't want to look so cold and calculating. Well, he's getting old now. Maybe he'll eventually make peace with his feelings towards Robin, but I kind of doubt it. Coz Barry has been nursing those old wounds for sooo long now.
But it's all just muddy water under an old bridge now.......
@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 - It was BS. Of course it makes him look good. I'm getting so sick of "wonderful Barry ", so loving. Why didn't he love his brothers when they were alive? He still wants the spotlight reworking all of their songs as if he was the Bee Gees alone getting all the control and adulation with a rare obligatory mention of R & M.
Always pushed aside. Robin cowrote "Woman in Love" for Streisand and "Islands in the Stream" for Rogers and others but was always pushed aside even when they wanted his input.
Oh, how he misses them now. Sure!
Who takes a photo to a doctor in the US to ask a diagnosis on a brother in the UK? It's obvious in this video that Robin was not only ill but in pain holding his side when he sang and a shadow of himself.
I have been reading their VERY long bio "Tales of the Brothers Gibb" and lots of interesting things come out, Andy shoved into the public before he was ready, Robin's inferiority complex (he said he knew he was "ugly" and cried because girls didn't like him as much). One funny bit was their mother joked Hugh never gave her flowers. She saw four scrawny legs coming down the street hidden by a huge wreath that said RIP! Guess who? Wonder where they got that!
The rule by the family was like the royal family. Step out of the pecking order and you're punished. Guess who stepped out of line and stood up for himself. Even Molly comes across, as far as I've read, as strong and protective against them. Even wives were expected to be submissive to the Royal Gibbs and live virtually in a sort of "commune". Molly refused and so did Robin. She stood up for him against the family. Oh, to be a fly on the wall! She finally gave up because she never saw him for months on end. Rob did go off the deep end, devastated after being asked for a divorce.
Although they did have a common goal and brotherly affection, they were a business and treated like puppets. Only one had the nerve to rebel even a little. Sad.
@@susieq9801 Yes, I've read Tales of the Brothers Gibb. Well, parts of it. But can't go by everything you read. For instance, I doubt seriously that Robin cried about girls not liking him. Hmmm? Coz for all his vulnerabilities, Robin was actually a verrry tough little cookie!!! And I say that with great admiration. Yes, I'm sure that Robin was aware of his looks being picked apart in the magazine's of the day, and that must have been a hard pill to swallow considering Robin was still a kid really, and with Barry also being gushed over at the same time. BUT Robin wasn't one to wear his heart on his sleeve. He kept his emotions intact and to himself for the most part.
And yes, it seems that Robins divorce was very hard on him, especially being separated from his children. Makes my heart *clinch* for Robin. But there were some serious issues going on with Robin at that time. I'll just leave it at that. So glad he eventually was reunited with his kids.
I am a HUGE Robin fan. His Voice is SO Gorgeous and so Moving to me. And I also am drawn to so many personality traits of Robin. He was the most interesting and unpredictable of the Brothers to me. And yes, he had a vulnerable quality about him that touches my heart. Even though Yup, he was also one tough and determined little cookie!!😉😎
Eternal. My idols, ever.
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Obrigada queria muito saber sobre estas informações.Muito Obrigada!Todas histórias dos BEE GEES fazem parte de nós!!! Obrigada ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇧🇷
It was so heartbreaking hearing Barry say that he didn't want to go on as the Bee Gees after Mo died and he didn't want the world to see The Bee Gees without all three of them, but nice that he and Robin finally decided that it was time to come back together as the Bee Gees, even though it wouldn't last long because of Robin's unforeseen death just two years later. It's so sad that Barry, then, had to and still has to continue on without any of his brothers, especially knowing that he's the oldest and the only remaining brother.
Love youuu Robin Gibb
1:19 I can't help but notice that Robin was in pain while singing and still hadn't told Barry and his family about his condition... 😢 rip Robin, Moby& Andy
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@@lindam.6782 if only he wasn't too proud to seek for help. He should have take taken his illness seriously, but he just couldn't accept it.
Surely Barry could see something was drastically wrong. Even if he asked and Robin said he was fine, Barry must have known it wasn't true.
If this is just before the cancer then what made him just so ill. It just breaks my heart seeing him so thin and clearly sick for so many years before.
@@estherb822 - I never believed the story about the photo no matter how often he tells it. A blind person could see how ill Robin was. Who takes a photo to his own doctor to ask about a brother across the Atlantic? Pick up the phone. Also, both their mother and older sister Leslie knew about Robin at least a year before and RJ said he phoned his uncle Barry long before to tell him.
@@lindam.6782 He did eventually take the scans and his doctors threw every treatment they could at him, at his request as he so badly wanted to live. He had chemo and then went straight to the studios to work on the Titanic Requiem. He was a tough character to deal with it the way he did but was determined to get as much out of life as he could squeeze. What a cruel world this is !
Thanks 01livingeyes. 😁 seu canal é excelente, sempre com ótimas postagens.
My Favorite Singing Group EVER
If I could’ve been 1 other person in this lifetime I’d definitely have been Andy...what wonderfully loving brothers!
Quando escutei you win agaim foi comprar seus discos, não parava de escultar, então fiquei apaixona,I love Robbin, I love Maurrice,I love you Barry ,my mame Zilma Brazil ,vocês são espetacular.💋💋💓
But...the falsett got a bit too much...too long
Love the Bee Gees they have been thru so much very talented men's losing Maurice was hard but they have so much to give with their music now only Barry's remains but still a very talented person will always be a Bee Gees fan and support Barry all the way Maurice Robin greatly missed
I like the beegee,s songs
What can I say, I always love those Gibbs brothers they have gorgeous voice they’re gifted and lucky ones . Thank you for sharing I appreciated my first time to watch this interview!
Wow! I didn't know about the backlash.
So proud Barry snapped out from that interview.
Until now we still love disco!
Amo vcs♥️♥️♥️ BEE GEES ♥️♥️♥️🇧🇷
Faltou Maurice Gibb ♥️😭😭
Che peccato ...sono stati un mito x me❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
😘😘👍👍👍👏👏👏👏😍😍💖
We're all trying to stay Alive here in Orlando🙏
Przepraszam ale nie znam angielskiego pozdrawiam z polski
Divos
Belíssima
Love this video alway will be a forever fan Maurice u are greatly missed and Robin u are gone now u as well are greatly missed Barry u are amazing to carry on the music
I think every song those gentlemen wrote from 76 to early 80s,was a hit.if not in usa,then somewhere else.
Sooo lovely ...the 70-th
Maravilhosos Banda Bee Gees grandes artistas música letra foto video história e família gratidão os melhores do mundo Porto Alegre Rio grande do Sul Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 lindíssima entrevista ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Amo ❤ 🤟 ❤
👏👏👏👏🥳🥳🥳🌞🌞❤❤👍
This Was Their 2009 Interview After Maurice's Death In 2003 And Before Robin Died Of Cancer In 2012
🥀Beautiful just simply Beautiful🥀🕊🥀☝️
Eles são muito especial pra mim 🇧🇷 Barry lindão muito simpático sempre robby inmortal Maurício gibb eterno saudades de vcs Andy gibb 🙏🙏🙏
They were always good. Thank you Eric Clapton
!👍👍👍Ik houd er van!!💋💋💋❣️❣️❣️
This is in Barry’s house
I think Barry’s instinct after Maurice’s death was correct. No matter what his reasons were. “The Bee Gee’s” is and can only ever be all three of them. Each one of them brought their own special magic to the whole of it. Maurice may not have shined as brightly at times, but after he got sober and stayed sober, you could feel his musical influence unmistakably. Then there were three brothers firing on all cylinders 100% of the time and the difference was palpable in my opinion. In their music and the performing. There would always be a hole without Mo. And everyone would feel it. Nope, no literal “Bee Gees” without him too.
Think after Robin's Magnet album was released 2 wks after Mo's death, with Andy's altered song on it that Barry & Mo knew nothing about, that was the deciding factor for Barry to just end it once Mo died. Robin betrayed the group & Andy's song by remixing & recording it, removing parts that were added for Andy (carousels at the beginning because Andy loved carousels). Barry referred to it as "a sacred object", telling the NYT shortly after Mo's death that he was devastated by what Robin had done. That's why Barry wouldn't work with or perform with Robin, when he knew what he did was wrong. After all, he did it without Barry & Mo knowing anything, which tells us everything.
@@kthor I didn’t know any of this. Wow. And Barry always said he wears everything on his sleeve. This explains why Robin was sort of afraid to approach Barry about continuing on working together after the death of Maurice. I just watched the video of Robin doing “Wish you were here,”. No wonder Barry was disgusted with Robin. We all know how that song came into being. It was for Andy. Shameful.
@@cababyboomerq6012 Yep, sadly most people don't know why Barry would no longer work with Robin, and they NEED to. There's many of us who are fed-up with the lies & malicious comments directed at Barry across UA-cam, so we're finally speaking up for him. That's some of Robin's fans (the worst) biggest trashy talking points: Barry wouldn't work with Robin after Mo died; Barry was on the outs with all 3 brothers when they died, so he must be at fault (if you're not aware as to why, I'll fill you in), and on & on & on.🙄I also edited my first comment, from alerted to altered!
Also, many think Robin rewrote & recorded Andy's song for Mo after he passed. But he recorded the song & album sometime in 2002 (Mo & Barry didn't know when, as they didn't know about it), so Barry had no clue Andy's song was on it til it was released 2 wks after Mo's death, Jan 2003. The thing that's hard to get past is there was only 2 Gibb-penned songs on it, & one of those was Andy's song. When you think of the hundreds of songs he could've chosen, that's the one he chose.
After their One album & Andy's song were released July '89, Barry tried singing it, but wasn't able to. He referred to it as "a sacred object" & said it had to "rest with Andy", which says everything & what it meant to them (or at least Barry & Mo), yet Robin rewrote & recorded it.
The NYT Business article was May 2003, just a few months after Mo passed, if you're able to bring it up. It goes into the business end, catalog (which Barry owns 40%) & division on their future & management the 3 were having before Mo died. In 1998, Barry wanted to go separate ways when writing & producing for others, but Robin & Mo wouldn't accept it. I know I've seen you mention before that Barry was the main writer behind much of their catalog. Think the twins response says everything when he alone wanted to work with others, but they wouldn't agree to it. They knew who was responsible for much of their success and whose talent brought them immense wealth.
The best vocals of all time. Along with George Michael and the band Heart I call them God's Choir. Love them I wished I could have been to one concert. God bless you.
Special beyond anything ive heard or seen Bee Gees forever ❤ miss Robin and Maurice together again in Gods Choir ❤❤❤
I love Barry’s silver hair in this video.♥️
OVER 50 YEARS OF THE BEE GEES, THEY WILL STILL BE AROUND WHEN WE HAVE LEFTED, L♡VE THEMM🕺🕺🕺🕺
Our beloved Robin so sick it breaks my .
We canonlywishdarn it
Faltou legenda.
Barry lindão muito simpático especial pra mim gosto muito 🇧🇷 Barry 💗 obrigado