This was a massive hit in the US. It was #1 for three weeks and stayed in the Top 10 for 17 weeks, which was a record at the time. The song was also a huge hit on the Adult Contemporary chart, where it spent six weeks at #1 - more than any other Bee Gees song. When Billboard listed their top 100 Adult Contemporary song of all time in 2011, "How Deep Is Your Love" came in at #13.
Thanks for sharing the information and the story about this song. I found it fascinating that none of them ever learned to read music. The instruments in every song are so incredible. I guess they actually hear it in their head and duplicate that. For some reason I always thought that the lyrics were written first. I also find it amazing that Barry and Andy were so much alike and Barry said they even had identical birthmarks. Would you consider making another request? Since he's a drummer I really want to see him react to Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leopard. I'm just dying to see if he notices the drummer and his unique situation. Anyway, thanks for requesting this one.
In Daniel Rachel's The Art of Noise: Conversations with Great Songwriters, Robin Gibb explained the unique sound he and Barry created by combining their voices: "If you listen to 'How Deep is Your Love' you think it's a single voice but it's me and Barry singing in unison, which produces a nice sound, as it does on 'New York Mining Disaster.' There's a sound that we do, it's almost like a single voice, but it isn't, and it's not double-tracked, it's two voices together. It's something that we've done a lot."
I noticed when they are singing their Medley live at the beginning of a song (I'm sorry I can't remember which one) Barry and Maurice sing together and both of their voices make a very unique voice also.
The Bee Gees wrote this love song at the Château d'Hérouville in France - the "Honky Chateau" where Elton John recorded three albums in the early '70s. When they arrived to record songs for Saturday Night Fever, they found it had been neglected - the studio worked, but the grounds were a mess. This gave them focus because they had little reason to leave the studio. There was a beautiful room with a piano where their keyboard player, Blue Weaver, would play. One day, he played as Barry Gibb worked out "How Deep Is Your Love." In the documentary How Can You Mend A Broken Heart, Weaver explained how it came together: "We went into a room at the Chateau. Chopin had stayed there, so every time I looked at this piano I envisioned Chopin playing. I sat down at the piano and thought of his 'Prelude In E-flat,' and I knew Barry could sing in E-flat. Through the stained-glass window came a beam of sunlight, and Barry sang, 'I know your eyes in the morning sun.'"
Thank you so much for indulging me Lee as you rock!! 💯 I truly enjoyed you playing this track & thank you for trusting me as it's my favorite BEE GEE Song as I sing it to my wife all the time!! ❤🎶🔥LOL😅🎉🗽
Thanks Scott for suggesting this smooth relaxing harmonious masterpiece. And L33 it's not fair to compare this to Gates of Delirium... it's a bit longer... Came for the music, waiting for the t-shirt! ☮❤🎶
Try some of their later songs. Kiss of Life, This is Where I Came in, Alone, Man in the Middle with Maurice singing lead and Please by Robin, if you get the video where he is singing it shortly after Maurice’s death it is heartbreaking.
Videos weren't invented in the 70's...but short promotional films were. No computers. No Auto-tune to enhance the vocals. None of the tech we have today in 2024. the song is still relevant and better than any songs put out today.
The songs from Saturday Night Fever make a lot more sense and have more impact once you’ve seen the movie. This song is placed at the end of the movie. Perfectly placed.
One of the most beautiful love songs ever. The harmonies are so beautiful. Great reaction. You would enjoy: Obsessions Sensuality Wind of change (1979) Ordinary lives I surrender Kiss of life
You may realize that there are Bee Gees fans, although we all like the Bee Gees many have a favourite leader singer. Personally I love when Robin sings lead, as he did a lot pre and post disco. You should listen to some of these. Kiss of Life a great one to start with. Those of us who love listening tomRobin are very protective of him and will immediately identify him when he sings lead or sings an unbelievable chorus such as in For Whom the Bell Tolls and Alone. Also you mention poor Maurice the most talented of the three with instruments plus has a number of songs which he wrote and sang lead, try Man in the Middle.
Hi Lee! First time requester here. Love your reactions to The Bee Gees. Will you please react to ONE NIGHT ONLY MEDLEY with The Bee Gees. It was done in Las Vegas. There are about 7 songs in the medley. Thank you very much. Donna
Trains...you nearly named the song "Train Kept a Rollin'" popularized by Aerosmith. Maybe you have already reacted to it. Their recording was a cover, and several other artists/groups have recorded it before or after them. If you haven't heard it, you might put it "in the hopper" for another day. Take care
Since you've always mentioned about us. Subscribers recommending recommending songs so that ultimately you can end up playing every single song ever, which I thought was pretty funny line. So my question first of all, is this. Have you done any Quick Silver Messenger Service songs? If you have did you react to their song Fresh Air? If not, then I will call that recommendation from me. If you have, I'm gonna have to dig through My Library and find your reaction to it. Outside note is that they named a drug drug called , psilocybin, which was named quicksilver Messenger service. Yes, I mean to say that the drug was named the same as their band. Pretty good stuff too. Very much like mescaline.
I agree this video is a bit of a distraction compared to others of theirs. I think without it you might've felt this songs execptionalism a bit more. It's a real standout I feel, even in the midst of their other amazing tracks.
Those lyrics are demanding and not at all specific. How are they supposed to show how deep their love is and what happens if they choose the wrong way? Relationship warning alarms are going off! Don’t you tell me what I need to do! Segue into Tragedy.
You may realize that there are Bee Gees fans, although we all like the Bee Gees many have a favourite leader singer. Personally I love when Robin sings lead, as he did a lot pre and post disco. You should listen to some of these. Kiss of Life a great one to start with. Those of us who love listening tomRobin are very protective of him and will immediately identify him when he sings lead or sings an unbelievable chorus such as in For Whom the Bell Tolls and Alone. Also you mention poor Maurice the most talented of the three with instruments plus has a number of songs which he wrote and sang lead, try Man in the Middle.
The Bee Gees harmonies are up there with some of the best ever in music. Thanks Scotty ❤
You're welcome ❤ so happy Lee revisited as I got a couple more in que when he's ready!! 💯🎶🔥
As far as harmonies are concerned, Bee Gees are the true Masters of the craft!
💖💖💖
Absolutely ❤
This was a massive hit in the US. It was #1 for three weeks and stayed in the Top 10 for 17 weeks, which was a record at the time. The song was also a huge hit on the Adult Contemporary chart, where it spent six weeks at #1 - more than any other Bee Gees song. When Billboard listed their top 100 Adult Contemporary song of all time in 2011, "How Deep Is Your Love" came in at #13.
Thanks for sharing the information and the story about this song. I found it fascinating that none of them ever learned to read music. The instruments in every song are so incredible. I guess they actually hear it in their head and duplicate that. For some reason I always thought that the lyrics were written first. I also find it amazing that Barry and Andy were so much alike and Barry said they even had identical birthmarks.
Would you consider making another request? Since he's a drummer I really want to see him react to Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leopard. I'm just dying to see if he notices the drummer and his unique situation. Anyway, thanks for requesting this one.
In Daniel Rachel's The Art of Noise: Conversations with Great Songwriters, Robin Gibb explained the unique sound he and Barry created by combining their voices: "If you listen to 'How Deep is Your Love' you think it's a single voice but it's me and Barry singing in unison, which produces a nice sound, as it does on 'New York Mining Disaster.' There's a sound that we do, it's almost like a single voice, but it isn't, and it's not double-tracked, it's two voices together. It's something that we've done a lot."
That makes me love them even more, always beautiful harmonies too. Sigh
@shirleybhs9zd6li5i yes!!!💯♥️🎶🔥
I noticed when they are singing their Medley live at the beginning of a song (I'm sorry I can't remember which one) Barry and Maurice sing together and both of their voices make a very unique voice also.
The musicality of this song is genius.
Incredible
I love the BeeGees music. ❤❤❤
I've grown to Love it❤
Brings me right back to the summer of 78 as a kid
Wow!! Very cool!!
Hello Algorithm. A lot of people liked disco.😊
Harmony perfection!
Absolutely ❤
657M views of this song and video on You Tube❤
Wow!
It's definitely a feeling. A memory. A set of sensations.
Absolutely ❤
My favourite
Mine too❤
Amazing harmony ❤ barry is my favorite as well.
Mine too with Robin a close 2nd...
The Bee Gees wrote this love song at the Château d'Hérouville in France - the "Honky Chateau" where Elton John recorded three albums in the early '70s. When they arrived to record songs for Saturday Night Fever, they found it had been neglected - the studio worked, but the grounds were a mess. This gave them focus because they had little reason to leave the studio.
There was a beautiful room with a piano where their keyboard player, Blue Weaver, would play. One day, he played as Barry Gibb worked out "How Deep Is Your Love." In the documentary How Can You Mend A Broken Heart, Weaver explained how it came together: "We went into a room at the Chateau. Chopin had stayed there, so every time I looked at this piano I envisioned Chopin playing. I sat down at the piano and thought of his 'Prelude In E-flat,' and I knew Barry could sing in E-flat. Through the stained-glass window came a beam of sunlight, and Barry sang, 'I know your eyes in the morning sun.'"
The Bee Gees, one of the best musicians in the world.
Absolutely ❤
🎶 And you come to me on a submarine 🎶
😂😂😂
lol Snoops!
I always hear that, a good one for that comedian who does the misheard lyrics. 😅
I love them. There is so much more to explore by them. ❤
Every single time I hear that.
You can't beat sibling harmony ... so good.
Absolutely ❤
My favorite part is Barry's descant toward the end. Glad you're enjoying the trip.
Huge #1 Song. One of many #1s they had.
Got night fever another #1 in Q for Lee when we go again!!!💯🎶🔥♥️
The most impressive thing about disco was the dancing.
It must be The Bee Gees! 🎶
Brothers’ harmonies💞
Thank you so much for indulging me Lee as you rock!! 💯 I truly enjoyed you playing this track & thank you for trusting me as it's my favorite BEE GEE Song as I sing it to my wife all the time!! ❤🎶🔥LOL😅🎉🗽
🙂❤️
Just remember they wrote all of their own songs.
Two drummers for the Bee Gees passed away. Colin Peterson from the 1960s, and Denis Bryon from the 1970s.
Thanks Scott for suggesting this smooth relaxing harmonious masterpiece. And L33 it's not fair to compare this to Gates of Delirium... it's a bit longer... Came for the music, waiting for the t-shirt! ☮❤🎶
Love the Bee Gees. This soothing song is fabulous, Scotty, thanks so much. It made my day. Thanks too, L33, for a great reaction. Blessings all.
It was so awesome of Lee to react to this song as this my favorite❤🎶🔥
❤
…….great memories !
……. different world !
……. Best decade !
Try some of their later songs. Kiss of Life, This is Where I Came in, Alone, Man in the Middle with Maurice singing lead and Please by Robin, if you get the video where he is singing it shortly after Maurice’s death it is heartbreaking.
Thank you for getting back on The Bee Gees! Thanks Scott!!!!❤
You mentioned the bass. That’s Maurice on the bass!
Yes Lee made me VERY happy getting back to them!! 😁💯🎶♥️
Very Apropo that you published this reaction in time for "Saturday Night Fever!!" 😅❤💯🔥🎶
When I heard the beginning, I got Star Wars theme song flashbacks... musta been on the radio at the same time as the Meco disco Star Wars track
Just oerfect
Videos weren't invented in the 70's...but short promotional films were. No computers. No Auto-tune to enhance the vocals. None of the tech we have today in 2024. the song is still relevant and better than any songs put out today.
I don’t really know the difference though. Music videos are basically promotional films
I feel like they're the same thing. 😂
They were the best. You have so many great songs to explore by them.❤
They're the best harmonizing vocally IMO❤
Bee Gees are a good pop band
Definitely
There's a humouristic version of this song called 'how deep is your rug' somewhere on UA-cam.
Check out Kiss of Life it's more rock with them recording in the studio. I think you would love it.
Robin and Maurice are fraternal twins.
The songs from Saturday Night Fever make a lot more sense and have more impact once you’ve seen the movie. This song is placed at the end of the movie. Perfectly placed.
Luv this song thx scotty
More R&B rather than Pop - Absolute banger.🎼👌🏼
One of the most beautiful love songs ever. The harmonies are so beautiful. Great reaction. You would enjoy:
Obsessions
Sensuality
Wind of change (1979)
Ordinary lives
I surrender
Kiss of life
I agree I sing this to my wife all the time❤🎶💯
What is the best Song by the Bee Gees? The next Song ❤❤❤
Great song from a great movie!
I got the DVD lol!! ❤
All three were great musicians and Songwriters
Vocal harmonies aside.
Andy as well...
Great band.
Definitely
You may realize that there are Bee Gees fans, although we all like the Bee Gees many have a favourite leader singer. Personally I love when Robin sings lead, as he did a lot pre and post disco. You should listen to some of these. Kiss of Life a great one to start with. Those of us who love listening tomRobin are very protective of him and will immediately identify him when he sings lead or sings an unbelievable chorus such as in For Whom the Bell Tolls and Alone.
Also you mention poor Maurice the most talented of the three with instruments plus has a number of songs which he wrote and sang lead, try Man in the Middle.
Hi Lee! First time requester here. Love your reactions to The Bee Gees. Will you please react to ONE NIGHT ONLY MEDLEY with The Bee Gees. It was done in Las Vegas. There are about 7 songs in the medley. Thank you very much. Donna
👊🤛🤛
Trains...you nearly named the song "Train Kept a Rollin'" popularized by Aerosmith. Maybe you have already reacted to it. Their recording was a cover, and several other artists/groups have recorded it before or after them. If you haven't heard it, you might put it "in the hopper" for another day. Take care
Since you've always mentioned about us. Subscribers recommending recommending songs so that ultimately you can end up playing every single song ever, which I thought was pretty funny line. So my question first of all, is this. Have you done any Quick Silver Messenger Service songs? If you have did you react to their song Fresh Air? If not, then I will call that recommendation from me. If you have, I'm gonna have to dig through My Library and find your reaction to it.
Outside note is that they named a drug drug called , psilocybin, which was named quicksilver Messenger service. Yes, I mean to say that the drug was named the same as their band. Pretty good stuff too. Very much like mescaline.
Studio version. 👍
@@bradjenkins1475 Great song! L33 has reacted to Fresh Air. ua-cam.com/video/zCEzWZKl8zM/v-deo.htmlsi=yoXZU-LRcg5ow319
I agree this video is a bit of a distraction compared to others of theirs. I think without it you might've felt this songs execptionalism a bit more. It's a real standout I feel, even in the midst of their other amazing tracks.
video not so good music is great
It's funny I kind of enjoyed analyzing the brothers even if they were walking in circles lol 🤣❤
Those lyrics are demanding and not at all specific. How are they supposed to show how deep their love is and what happens if they choose the wrong way? Relationship warning alarms are going off! Don’t you tell me what I need to do! Segue into Tragedy.
You may realize that there are Bee Gees fans, although we all like the Bee Gees many have a favourite leader singer. Personally I love when Robin sings lead, as he did a lot pre and post disco. You should listen to some of these. Kiss of Life a great one to start with. Those of us who love listening tomRobin are very protective of him and will immediately identify him when he sings lead or sings an unbelievable chorus such as in For Whom the Bell Tolls and Alone.
Also you mention poor Maurice the most talented of the three with instruments plus has a number of songs which he wrote and sang lead, try Man in the Middle.