British guitarist analyses The Bee Gees' Robin Gibb's unmistakeable vocal delivery!
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- Опубліковано 30 сер 2020
- Tonight we're going back to 1974 to take a look at the Bee Gees performing 'I can't see nobody'!
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Robin’s voice was the Bee Gees' secret weapon. A truly incredible instrument - melancholy and emotional.
So very true! Thank you for sharing this.
Beautiful ❤️
100% agree.
Robin was why the Bee Gee songs were so diverse. They were able to sing a wide range of songs that were all hits. Two such songs that are so different from each other are Saturday Night Fever and Too Much Heaven. Ghee, all 3 of these guys were super talented.
Unique
Their mother said in an interview that she cried every time she heard Robin sing.
Hadassah356 ...and a little Barry said he wasn't as much impressed by the double birth of R& M ( he had already witnessed multiple birth with pets) as when he first heard Robin crying. So he begged Mom to give back the baby to wherever he came from... 😊
Me too...
@@sitpahtb4731That's so adorable and funny..😅❤🎉
@@sitpahtb4731lo que trató de hacer el resto de su vida... Opacarlo...
Only as I got older do I appreciate the bee gees and just how good they where and the amount of songs they wrote is just astonishing
And GOOD songs!
My sentiments exactly! I’m enjoying going over their catalogue!
Loved this explanation. The BeeGees are the best there is
S Evans I wish that some of their songs were getting air time nowadqys
I agree totally
Robin had an incredible fragile and emotional voice...
Siiii
Robin was smiling when security dragged the girl away. How the hell do you smile and sing. His voice is amazing. This is one of my favourite Bee Gees songs. Robin at his best.
How Robin was able to keep together is simply amazing.
Probably not the first time something like that has happened during a performance
In choir, we were taught to smile while we sing. It helped somehow but I don't remember how exactly.
It’s funny that you mention his smiling. In several interviews, the guys talk about how their dad would be in the audience constantly reminding them to smile on stage. Perhaps that’s why he was so practiced at smiling while he sings. Such a wonderful moment! This performance, in my opinion, is the best version of this song that I have seen.
Robin’s voice was full of hesitancy and vulnerability but when Barry and Maurice joined in, there was full blown release of emotion. The BeeGees are masterful song writers and performers who clearly love what they’re doing.
For some weird reason, everytime I hear this song, I end up bawling my eyes out. I'm not sure if it's the lyrics, the music, Robin's voice or the fact that I just love Robin and the Bee Gees - but it's been happening for 30 years. There will NEVER be another band like them.
Affects me the same way because it is all the things you stated put into one beautiful performance.
Do you know that Barry said they “wrote this song in a dressing room full of strippers. Bare bums and all.” He said that not that many years ago in an radio show with Alec Baldwin. That makes you think of this song in a whole different way in my mind. It actually makes it funny to me. All the stripers but the guys “can’t see nobody.” Yeah, ok…..8-)
@@cababyboomerq6012 Wow, no I didn't know that! I did watch an interview where Robin and Maurice said they wrote one of their songs while sitting on outdoor steps, waiting for their ride to pick them up!! They were amazing writers, like they were "sent" the lyrics from above.
Whether a dressing room full of strippers was an ideal environment for young men to grow up in is open to debate. They were playing in those types of environments from the time they were literally children. Pa Gibb used to plan the performances with Barry (a child himself) but the twins were left to wander about on their own amongst the performers and clientele of strip joints and sleazy nightclubs "making mischief". Maurice reported losing his virginity at age 9. This was considered "lucky " by those who heard the tale back in the '70s but today is recognized as rank pedophilia. I wonder what they all 3 experienced and how they emerged as stable adults from what was in fact an awful upbringing. They had such overwhelming talent that they would have succeeded without having been deprived of their childhoods under the highly questionable parenting they were given. Not just having to support the family at a very young age but being taken out of school before any of them came close to a high school diploma. I heard Robin once express some regret that he couldn't have had an opportunity to attend university but that was decided for him at about age 12. Their parents then allowed Andy to drop out of school at the same age when there was no financial imperative whatsoever; their wealthy sons were supporting them in style and Andy might have waited until he was 18 to begin adding to the coffers but, no, he was out of school at 13 and being groomed for stardom, managed by his mother.
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He sings like an angel. Unbelievable. Robin had vocal superpowers.
If you notice there is literally NO ONE that can imitate Robin, there is no good covers of the Bee Gee's, for Robin was a one of a kind. Were never going to have a voice like his again.
Check out the REO brothers.
@@kbrenn250 Thank you! 5 guys from Manilla! I LOVE IT! Okay, who is the Drummer!? What is his name? I know there all brothers, but this guy wow. I am happy, it is making me smile, there is something really good happening with these guys! I am from Detroit and I am loving it!
@@kbrenn250 I am watching there Bee Gee's melodys.
@@dyanshane I believe the drummer's name is Reno. Their Beatles songs are excellent.
I'm glad you like them. A lot of people are just now discovering them.
@@kbrenn250 I am more of a Bee Gee fan, for the falsetto of Robin and Barry is extremely hard to do.
Not many have that ability. Yes, I would love to hear some originals. Thank you again!
it was such an effortless angelic vocal delivery by young Robin. All four brothers were talented, but Robin was utterly kissed by God with that voice
Ele foi beijado por Deus por inteiro. Robin era maravilhoso .❤
Robin Gibb.
A hauntingly beautiful voice that was truly unique and simply unforgettable...
A very special Songbird, whose voice went forever quiet way too soon.
Robin has an amazing naturalistic voice, so so unique
I agree!!!
True Robin is one artist you will be trapped in admiring him so much very unique🥰
GONE FROM cancer
He was so soulful, you just wanted to cry
Best male voice of all time. God's gift.
Nobody can reproduce Robins beautiful unique voice.. He really had the voice of an Angel..
There will always be someone somewhere who possesses the same vocal qualities as someone else. It's inevitable. What isn't so common are those vocal abilities paired with compositional talent.
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"Every single word you hear is coming from this heart of mine". One of the most beautiful, emotional phrases ever written.
Robin Gibb's songs have always been my favorites. I absolutely love that vibrato in his voice. I'm sad that he is gone.
Robin was a beautiful soul.❤❤
Is a beautifull soul...souls never die❤❤❤
I so wish Robin was still with us. He knew how to connect with the listener with his emotional voice. Robin is my all-time favorite Bee Gee. I echo the sentiments of one of the commenters. Robin is DIVINE!!! I love your analysis in your videos. You really know your stuff.
Robin was a genius, full stop.
This is one of my favorite performances ever! He is singing from the ❤.
Yes, it's true. I feel the same, too.
What a talented family , Robin always stood out in the early days as a unique vocalist that made us feel the emotion in us.
Was Robin even human? Surely no mortal can sing that well! Come back, Robin, I miss you so much.
I agree. An angel from heaven.
Robin Gibb singing For Whom the Bell Tolls gives me goosebumps. So beautiful.
Robin’s voice impacts me emotionally. So moving...
Robin's voice was unique, subliminal, it brought us very emotional and to Heaven. Nobody can replace Robin GIBB. ❤️❤️❤️
One of the finest voices of his generation.
Always enjoyed Robin's singing especially the Bee Gees early stuff.
One of my favourite songs ever is Robin singing “I started a joke “ his depth of emotional intensity is quite simply breathtaking Fil.
I love pre disco Bee Bees'. I think Robin sang some of their best tunes.
Sure he did!
None of their songs were "disco"
You're missing out on some great stuff my dude
@Marie Whitbread they didn't consider them disco is all I'm saying so it was just r n b to them and since they're the artists I myself don't consider any of their music disco. Just rnb
Yes , they were such a versatile band , managed to be in the mix at the top in each era ...
@@dilfs.9196 extremely well stated!! I love ALL of their music. It's legendary, to say the least!! Songs like "How deep is your love" or "Too much heaven" might borrow some cues from "disco", but they are very unique and unmatched!! It's almost like they belong in the own separate genre!
As a Fan for almost 50 years I was always a Robin man, loved his voice
Oh gosh I’m so glad you did this! Robin gets overlooked a lot. He’s so unique. They have such an emotional quality to their voices but Robin did in particular. Thank you Fil🤗❤️Edit YES vulnerable!!! Hearts on sleeves. ❤️
This was the start of my never ending admiration and love for Robin. He was so angelic here in looks and voice! The eyes! And his hands was singing with him too! Love it!
Robin was my favorite BG.
His harmony was right on spot. Awesome job on Tragedy!
His trademark ear cupping while singing was legendary.
Era para oírse y a su derecha generalmente MO cantaba, era para concentrarse..adorable Robin
Robin has always been my favorite Bee Gee. I LOVE LOVE LOVE his voice! I watched a lot of his interviews and he was so intelligent and such a gentleman. Thanks Fil for that analysis on Robin! You're brilliant!
I agree, agree, agree!!!
@@barbarasearcy6681 I gurdd I stuttrt when I type lol
I totally agree!!!
Me to! Love him! ua-cam.com/video/bLy8AkDBSA8/v-deo.html Best song, best everything...
How about maurice....is a twin with Robin
I love Robin's voice...so beautiful
I agree!
Me too!
Me too 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Ethereal, Robin's voice in all it's Beauty
@@williamjburns2560 good to know that most people can accept that Robin Gibb 🌹❤️💯❤️ had a very beautiful ❤️❤️ voice
That's what Robin did best,,,,,, Sung, His Heart Out.💜
Phil says about the great Robin Gibb: “Such a unique vocal quality to his voice”. Indeed. There was always something glorious about Robin’s voice and his stage presence. Very, very cool.
It's beautiful watching you watching them, I can see real joy in your eyes as Robin was performing. It's so impressive for sure
This is my favorite video of Robin. I love his beautiful voice. He was also very young and was absolutely amazing. He was also looking gorgeous here. Rest In Peace, Rob. You are truly loved and missed. ❤️🌹❤️ Fil, I enjoy listening to you explain this song and Barry and Robin’s voice. Thanks so much!
Dang he looks young here. Great voice. Miss him, Maurice, and Andy.
Only one brother left. Your heart goes out to him.
A song by them which I always loved and got just about zero radio time was “ Run To Me”
@@esque1954 I love Run to Me also. You're right that it did not get much radio play.
@@susanfox6666 love is love...
Forever goodness is goodness forever...
Thank you, Robin was a genius... would be interested to hear your analysis of Robin Gibb singing "I started a joke"
Their song “Lamplight” is another stunning vocal performance by Robin from the Odessa album.
Brilliantly explained! That's it exactly! I never knew how he did that emotional thing. Try to sing Robin's leads and I end up on the verge of tears myself. In I Started a Joke, I actually do cry!
Robin's voice is light as a feather. Perfect!
Music always needs to be performed "with your own personality and your own life experiences." Excellent analysis brother. I love your work.
With all the problems in the world lately we really need Robins voice again to soothe our souls and get our inner peace back
That's IT! Vulnerable! I always loved Robin's voice but didn't have the right word to describe it. Thanks Fil!
RobinGibb,so loved,so sadly missed,a once in a lifetime voice.RIP
I started a joke. I love Robins voice in this song the most. Heartbreaking.
This is so beautiful.Robins voice is amasing Robin was beautiful innside out.I love him.I do not blame the girls WHO tried too get too the stage.He was gorgeous.
This 1974 performance is my favorite of this song. To me, the Bee Gees were always great performers, but their live performances were on another level...seldom achieved by most.
I've Gotta Get a Message to You must be him in the lead. A thrill of a ballad
Yes and the entire song was his idea. Barry tells a story about it.
Robin and Barry traded off verses in that song. One of their greatest.
The BeeGees are 20th Century Masters. What a great sound they had.
Robin had such a unique voice. He had such feeling. When the brothers kicked in , it was magic.
The longevity that the Bee Gee's had with producing top 40 hits they deserver another look at. excellent analysis on Robin, thanks Fil.
Tomorrow --- September 1st , 2020 is Sir Barry Gibb's 74th birthday and his 50th wedding anniversary with his lovely Lady Linda ! I remember being disappointed then that he had not waited for me --- I was 16 then and had loved them since Mining Disaster had come out. But Barry has always been my favorite ,but I eventually realized that he had made the right choice in a wife. " Words " has always been my favorite song of theirs and they ,in my opinion , finally surpassed the beloved Beatles as the best group ever. In the 60s we Boomers were so blessed --- every minute for years the radio poured out glittering jewels and more treasures. Now, for those who , justly or unjustly, criticize Boomers ---- I have only a one - word defense : Music.
Fil, you're the best in your field and I always learn something from you. Rock !
My age...geeze I am old
Yes. The amount of great music that evolved during the 60,s was exeptional for the sheer variety and innovation. It was the greatest music era ever and still strong today and will be in years and years to come !
Barry: " Living Legend"!
We did have the best music.
Robin must’ve sung lead on their early records before the disco era. His plaintive sound is unmistakable. It gives me chills. Btw, when YOU sing like that , it’s lovely.
Not exactly, they pretty much shared lead in the beginning, however there is no doubt they used Robin's voice because it had that hunting sound and it clicked with the audience at the time.
This is why they had a fall out in 1969 when they should decide on which song should be lead on the single from the album Odessa. Should it be Lamplight with Robin or First Of May with Barry. Their producer choose First Of may and Robin said "I've had it" and left the group. Luckily for us fans they were back together a year later.
So divine! Robin's voice activated and opened up my heart so much I've got *spirit sparkles* around my heart. I can listen to the Bee Gees for days on end. A beautiful analysis, Fil xx
You tickled my heart so much with your SPIRIT SPRINKLES, Teresa. btw, a fav aunt was named Theresa and it was pronounced Thressa ... prono I've ever heard was hers
This is an interesting analysis, but it misses the most important aspect of Robin Gibb's performances: He never misses a note. I'm not talking about struggling to hit high notes or failing to attempt the same range as in the studio. I'm talking about perfection. When Robin Gibb opened his mouth on stage you heard EXACTLY the note he intended to sing. He had perfect pitch and perfect execution of pitch. He frequently plugged his ear in order to be SURE he could hear what he was singing. The other Gibb brothers were very good in that regard, but didn't achieve the same level of perfection as Robin.
110% agree! This all day long. Exactly. I adore the Bee Gees, but admit, Robin with his voice, is my favorite.
In an interview, mother Barbara Gibb expressed a similar sentiment. She stated that all of her sons had great voices, but Robin's voice had a unique quality, seeming to suggest a level of perfection that only he had.
No one before and none after could sing like Robin. The most unique vocal ever. My most favorite bands of the 70's and 80's. He was my favorite brother.
Robin voice is one in a million, so passion and joy beautiful could listen to him all day. R. I... P beautiful Robin. 🌹🌹🌹🍀🍀🍀⭐⭐⭐🥰🥰🥰
They were so talented and so creative. Robin had a glorious voice.
British Guitarist has such a nice smile
My absolute favourite performance of Robin Gibb ever! The man was unreal.
Brothers Gibb are the most prolific songwriters and singers of our time crossing barriers of musicality and varied genres even more original than Beatles.
Sighing! Robin was my biggest crush growing up all through the 70's, my bedroom walls always had BeeGees on them. My dad was a record salesmen for Polygram/Polydor, I had all sorts of promo stuff as well that I, looking back now, appreciate more and more. They made me want to follow dad into the biz, but by the time I was old enough, it was all gone. The whole Gibb family were good people, kind, down to earth.
I loved "Fanny", one of their many hits. 🙂
My favorite Bee Gees song.
Robin knew how to control his breathing 💯💯💯💯
Robin was one of the best,there's nobody like him,once in a lifetime that voice miss him so much
Love, love, love Robin's voice. Yes his voice does takes you to another place. My favorite is Massachusetts
The Bee Gees are right up there among the very top songwriters and performers.
2020 still many people love Robin , include me ! He has beautiful voice no singers can comparable , Love Bee Gees...........forever !
I always love Robin's voice and performance. He's really cute....i love him so much❤❤❤❤
Such a talented family. RIP Andy, Maurice, and Robin.
With Robin it is natural--authentic emotion! His solos always take me to a different place!!
Holy smokes. Never cared for the Bee Gees'. Takes getting older to appreciate such great tunes.
I'm sold. Down loading them now. Thanks Fil. WOW great analyses.
I think you'll enjoy their extensive discography. Their songs were incredibly melodic." Holy smokes" is right.
7 teen Have you heard "For Whom the Bell Tolls" yet? One of their best if not the best from 1973.
Sorry. It's from 1993. Typing error.
Welcome to the club 🎶
better late than never!! lol
Quite a trio. Not sure if it gets much better than their career.
Sir Fil !!!! The brothers Gibb are a joy to see again ! Thank you, Sir !!!!!
No one better than Robin. His voice takes you through all the emotions. It comes from his soul. His voice stunned me at age 8 when I first heard him sing, I Started a Joke, on the Tom Jones show.
Robin holding his hand to his ear, before in ear monitors.
@@juanita6479 I think it requires more ability as a singer.
@@abc456f Why's that? I'm just curious.
@@beeharbour It allows you to hear your own voice better. When you're singing harmony, you don't want to slip into singing the lead.
I picked up on that right away! That is real talent.
Although if you look closely he only kept his hand to his ear when he was singing alone not when he was harmonizing .
I started a joke !!! Best vocals Robin
These guys were simply incredible!
I had forgotten about that beautiful song. Loved Robin's unique voice.
I discovered The Bee Gees along with others my age, when disco and SNF broke. A few years later I heard their older songs, with Robin doing vocals. I actually prefer the older stuff. Your explanation of the way Robin’s vocals make you feel finally puts into words how they make me feel. Excellent analysis as always!
Heidi Christensen Yes, They were a fantastic group, of great talent. Their constant hits in their earlier days, are unforgettable. I am happy you get to hear them. 👍🏻. Thanks Fil, for more of the Bee Gees.
I also was introduced to the Bee Gees when SNF was in theatres. I'm so lucky that now in my retirement days I have all the time I want to do deep dives into music via UA-cam.
For someone that has grown up with access to the internet, this is probably strange but I am grateful every day that the internet was invented. For most people my age it is a wonder that never ceases to delight. I'm continually tickled that I can indulge my every curiosity with a few short keystrokes.
Being born in the early 1960s has been such a gift. I was a teen after the invention of the pill and the sexual revolution but before AIDS. Now during my days of leisure I have been granted tools that allow me to learn about anything that flits through my brain.
@@suestoons I am also grateful for reactors. I don’t remember how I felt the first time I heard Bohemian Rhapsody or Barry’s falsetto, but can get an idea by watching UA-cam
There will never ever be another voice like Robin's nor another like Robin Gibb!! No one compares to him nor any song like this!!
Robin voice was so heavenly and unique. The media always put them under disco I’m thinking they were a little more r&b in my opinion. The Bee Gees had great songs way before Saturday night fever if u were truly into them they made amazing music throughout the years.
"I Started a Joke" in Melbourne 💔💦The audience is STILL standing!!!
Robin had a very unique voice. Loved all his songs as well as the Bee Gees
Great video and thanks . I have always liked Robin's voice best though all of them are amazing .
Robin, Barry and Maurice. I have been a fan for decades and even have their box set. And I don’t buy box sets! I love The Bee Gees.
Uncle Elmer don’t forget Andy. He was closer to my age and he was so gorgeous. The voice the hair the smile. 😍
I’m crazy for The Bee Gees... this is a song I’m not familiar with, but it doesn’t matter.. their voices are so easy to listen to.. I could watch an analysis every night of them.
Me, too, Debi!
Debi Shaw
If You have not seen this video on the Bee Gee' enjoy! (Bee Gees Musical Evolution 1960 - 2016)
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The Bee Gee's had a long successful career. enjoy this television performance from 1960
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Debi Shaw I hate to admit but I’m one of those that don’t get to sleep until the wee hours of the morning. Almost every night I listen to their One Night Only concert on UA-cam. It’s amazing. The last 20 years or so I’ve really became a Maurice fan. Very handsome later in life. Seems so fun-loving. I love trying to pick out his harmonies in their songs. Love Closer than Close and Man in the Middle.
Truly amazing off the scale talents equalled by no one. Robins voice was totally incredible and without modern day electronics was fully exposed to scrutiny in this 1974 performance! Pure, natural and totally beautiful, eclipsing and transcending many greats of both the past and future! RIP Robin.
Thank you Fil for such a great analyses of how Robin Gibb used his voice in "I Can't See Nobody". You broke that down and explained it very well. I always loved Robin's voice, and now I believe I understand a little bit more about how he used that incredible voice. Again, thank you.
I have always loved Robin's voice. It is so unique. I think he should have sung lead on more songs in their later years. I really love his version of Islands in The Stream! I think it is the best version by far. Just my opinion.
I totally agree about Robin's version of that song, it's amazing!
I am of the same opinion.
THANK YOU FIL LOVE THE BEE GEES 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Great analysis about how and why singers--this time Robin in particular--draw you in with the emotion that affects their singing. Also, I appreciate how you explained why the Bee Gees weren't really singing in falsetto most of the time--because they could only hold those long notes with the head voice. I've been a Bee Gees fan since I was a kid--I like all of the eras and collaborations. As always, your exploration into Robin's artistry is spot on!
nuestro querido y grandioso Robin Gibb !!!! 💔😢💔
Robin would have been a celebrity on his own with that voice!!
Barry Gibb now has a catalog of over 1000 records they wrote. This does not include any song written and sung by one of the brothers on their own. Can you even imagine what that catalog is worth? Robin has always been my favorite. There will never be another like Robin and his voice. He was very spiritual and in his songs you hear that. His songs came from his heart and spiritually. R.I.P. Robin. You may be gone but your songs will go on to be heard for generations. Listen to Robin's song "Rings Around the Moon". Such a smart soul..
Likewise, Robin was my favorite Bee Gee. I will love him forever.
Robin is my favorite Bee Gee vocally just because of how he delivered his vocal. His voice was so unique! My favorite song he sang lead on was Bodyguard. Beautiful vocal on that song as well! Wish I could have seen them all perform live together! Perfectly done analysis Fil! 🤘
Amo os Bee Gees...mas o meu favorito sempre foi ROBIN GUI..
Enquanto viver ele estará sempre no meu coração 💓🇧🇷❤️
Bodyguard is a great song but when I watch the video I get distracted by some of Robin's other qualities.
@@beeharbour me too
I'm so confused. The way Phil.is explaining the dynamics and critiquing. The songs. I thought that Barry Robin and Maurice didn't know how to write music. I know they claimed to be composers and songwriters. But they claimed they didn't write or read music. ...so none of it makes any sense
@@kaythomas8521 Well you can come up with a tune without being able to put it in writing. They always recorded their writing sessions and I assumed it was so they wouldn't lose or forget anything because they weren't writing it down. They didn't "claim " to be composers, they were.
Oh Fil, thank you I love Robins voice. 😍😍😍😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏
Great analysis. Put into words what my feelings about Robin's voice affected me. I was a fan of the Bee Gees from their very first hit when they were a 5 piece band.... They just got better and better...
I know nothing about "technique" but your explanations were so interesting and clear. thanks a lot, I LOVE Robin's voice!!!
Love Robins unique voice!