Barry Gibb said in an interview that Al Green’s cover was his favorite cover version, I love Al Greens version but when The Bee Gees came out with this song it was a mega hit!!!

You are right. In my opinion one of the most beautiful songs ever written. And boy did the Bee Gees slay it!

The Bee Gees, over the years perfected this song. No doubt Al Green did a great version of this song, but Bee Gees, over the years perfected this song at their concerts. The Bee Gees are just musical geniuses!!

The BeeGees also enjoyed Al Green's version. I think their later 70s live performances of this song were even richer than this early performance. The BeeGees are just brilliant songwriters!❤❤❤

Barry and Robin Gibb wrote the song in August 1970 with "Lonely Days" when the Gibb brothers had reconvened following a period of break-up and alienation. "Robin came to my place," says Barry, "and that afternoon we wrote 'How Can You Mend a Broken Heart' and that obviously was a link to us coming back together. We called Maurice, finished the song, went to the studio and once again, with only 'Broken Heart' as a basic structure, we went in to the studio with that and an idea for 'Lonely Days', and those two songs were recorded that night".

Al Green sang the song very well , but no one can compete with the Bee Gees voices and style of singing.

This was a healing song written when the Bee Gees had broken up and actually had a broken heart. The Gibb Brother's sang this as an olive branch between them to begin the healing process and got back together. Written with passion

This was a #1 song for 4 weeks in the US. All the month of August 1971. Thank you and thank you for keeping the Bee Gees alive. God bless you.

It’s okay to love Al Green’s version more. His cover was wonderful!! But I’m a Bee Gees fan since they arrived and I love their version best. The voices blend perfectly and their vibrato is always in sync. Many of their songs are covered by other artists but I’ve yet to hear any surpass their delivery. Except maybe Al Green this one time.

63 yo guy here and I heard this on AM radio in the 60's and man let me tell you I fell in love with it and was a Bee Gees fan since

This was the first song I heard back in the '70s when I was a teenager that made me fall in love with the Bee gees how can you mend a broken heart

When the first Bee Gee besides tragic Andy died, it shocked me how I reacted. I had not realized what an integral part of my life of music they are. It was an emptiness that no one else could possibly fill -- an empty place that I only knew existed after that first death. Amazing. Beautiful. Vital.

I have been a Bee Gees fan forever. Barry the eldest, just turned 75 on the fist of Sept. The brothers started preforming when Barry was 9 an the twins were 6. They played and sang well before that at home and in movie theatres between shows and on the racetrack between races in Australia. They were born to preform.

The Gibb brothers, such a tragic story. Barry, the oldest brother is the only one still living. Andy, the youngest brother and not really a member of the Bee Gees died early, complication from long term drug use. The two middle brothers, who were twins, died about 10 years apart, one from a twisted intestine and the other battled cancer. All of them died much too early in life and I feel so bad for Barry who had to deal with his younger brother's passing.

The BeeGees wrote hits for OJ redding, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick, and too many to name. Somewhere in the world, a BeeGees song is played on-air every 12 seconds.

It's enough to know the Bee Gees wrote this masterpiece. I adore them..

I just have to say this because I'm a huge fan of the Bee Gees and I'm also a big fan of Al Green and I love Al Green's version of this song but once you finish listening to this I think you'll agree that I think the Bee Gees version is a little bit better not that I don't love Al Green's version cuz I listen to it a lot in the 70s but I love the Bee Gees version of it a little more.

I love the Bee Gees' pre-Saturday Night Fever songs, 'Holiday', 'I've Gotta Get a Message to You', 'Words', 'I Started a Joke', 'Massachusetts', 'To Love Somebody', 'Lonely Days', 'Run to Me' and even 'Jive Talkin''. For some reason 'How Can You Mend a Broken Heart' reminds me of Chicago's 'Colour My World', maybe it's the tempo. I love Al Green's music, can't understand how this song didn't make his 1st Greatest Hits album, it's on "More Greatest Hits" which I have as well. The 3rd one I have is the 2005 "Everything's OK".

Ideas for future videos: Research #1 songs, or "hits" written by the Bee Gees. You're going to be similarly shocked. See, when there was a backlash against Disco, the Bee Gees were for all practical purposes banned from the airways after having absolutely dominated them for so long at the top of the charts. So they started writing hits for other artists. With similar results! You will be bringing back appreciation for these legends, who have contributed to music way more than most people can fathom! Thank you Harry. I'm so blessed to have discovered your channel!

This is the reason for “reaction” video. Now I am off to listen to Al Green’s version!

"To Love Somebody" is one of my long-time, all-time favorites. The Bee Gees are as legendary as any rock/pop group ever.

An even better, more soulful song by The Bee Gees is “Fanny Be Tender with My Love”. Ask Quincy Jones. And The Bee Gees’ original of “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” WAS a big hit when they originally sang it. I remember.

They wrote the song after disbanding. They had a big fight and went their own ways. Thank God they regrouped

I love Al Green as well. But this is the Bee Gees song in the truest sense of the word.

"It's like someone telling you, your Dad is not your Dad!" Ha! Damn, Harri...that was the line of the day! I had to subscribe after that. My condolences on this Al Green/BeeGees cognitive dissonance that has addled your brain. By the way, how was Al Green able to totally transform this song into his unique version? Pure, unadulterated talent!

They wrote it,!!!!!!! n thousands more...gorgeous lads...gifted

I am old enough , 59 , to remember the Bee Gees being on the radio with this one and later Al Green . I seem to recall a country singer also doing this but can't recall who it was . Al's version is my favorite .

The BEE GEES were an anomaly. A great Family of obsessed, disciplined artists, loved by everyone in the industry and their millions/billions of fans. Music and performing was their entire lives.

Nahh Bee Gees are perfection

Barry and Robin Gibb wrote the song in August 1970. The song was sung live for the first time in 1971, in a performance that was notable as drummer Geoff Bridgford's first appearance with the band.[7] Although failing to chart on the UK Singles Chart, the song became the Bee Gees' first US number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and also reached number four on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Billboard ranked it as the No. 5 song for 1971. Other versions 1970s 1971: Johnny Mathis recorded a version of this song for his LP You've Got a Friend.[25] 1972: Al Green recorded the song for his album Let's Stay Together,[26] which also appeared on the soundtracks of 1997's Good Will Hunting, 1999's The Virgin Suicides, 1999's Notting Hill and 2010's The Book of Eli. Green's version was released as a single in France on Cream Records.[27] In 2008, Green's version was remade into a duet with Joss Stone for the soundtrack to the film adaptation of Sex and the City, with her vocals overdubbed onto the track.[28][29] 1973: Singer-actress Cher covered the song on her 1973 album Half-Breed.[30] 1977: Florence Henderson performed the song during a medley on an episode of The Brady Bunch Variety Hour.[31] 1980s Single release by Deirdre and Louise Rutkowski (later of 4AD supergroup This Mortal Coil) for their debut "In An Ideal World" (1984) with their first band Sunset Gun.[32] 1990s 1991: Teddy Pendergrass recorded a version of this song on his LP Truly Blessed.[33] 2000s 2003: Michael Bublé recorded this song, with Barry Gibb performing backup vocals, on his self-titled album. Bublé's version reached number 22 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It was Buble's first single.[34] 2003: American Idol's second winner Ruben Studdard covered the song on his debut album Soulful. 2005: Mari Wilson, English pop and jazz singer, included a cover on her album Dolled Up. 2005: Steve Brookstein recorded it on his number-one album Heart and Soul.[35] 2006: The song is covered in Julio Iglesias's album Romantic Classics. 2007: Barry Manilow's version appears on his album The Greatest Songs of the Seventies.[36] 2009: Jazz singer-pianist Diana Krall covered this song on her album Quiet Nights.[37] 2009: Rod Stewart recorded a version for his album Soulbook, though it was left off the final track listing. 2010s 2014: Eef Barzelay recorded a version for a fundraising CD titled More Super Hits of the Seventies for freeform radio station WFMU. 2017: Chris Stills recorded a version for the feature film I, Tonya. 2020: Kahil El'Zabar recorded an instrumental version titled "How Can We Mend Broken Heart" for his 2020 album America the Beautiful.

When my youngest son was in high school, he came home one day, very excited to have me listen to this amazing new song by one of his favorite groups. He LOVED the lyrics. He started the song on his phone, and I started to sing along to The Boxer. He said in total amazement, “Mom, I didn’t know you listened to Mumford & Sons!” I broke it to him that the song was written in the 60s by Simon & Garfunkel. He was DEVASTATED. Seriously.

When this first came out it was my favorite song for years. Glad you found it. Bee Gees are my favorite group. Keep going

Can't Live if Living is Without You was not first recorded by Mariah Carey. Harry Nilsson's version knocks it out of the park.

Someone mentioned it was a healing song and that’s correct. They had broken up as a group, and used this song to reunite as men and brothers, ready to get along and start writing music again. They used the time apart to grow up and realize they’re most successful together.

It's interesting because as soon as you hear them do it, you realise it's completely in line with their style. And it's actually a tribute to other artists that they manage to reinterpret that music.

I live in the city the Bee Gees grew up in (Redcliffe). What makes it special was when Bee Gees Way was dedicated, Barry was there (the other two Muarice and Robin had died by this point) and he was so emotional and sang loads of Bee Gees songs. I was so lucky to be there as I literally live 5 minutes away :)

The Bee Gees are so talented. Just fabulous music.

This is how it should be sung the bee gees are sublime so beautiful 👌

Janis Joplin does a killer cover of the Bee Gees' song 'To Love Somebody'. She put her stamp on it like she did with 'Me and Bobby McGee'.

Over 100 BeeGees song’s written by them were in the top ten world wide performed by them and others. They wrote for other artists

BeeGees version is the best. It would be interesting to take a poll on this question.

As long as you recognize their amazing talents, that's all that matters.

Bee Gee always considered themselves first and foremost song writers before vocalists , and also have written songs for many artists, I attended there concert in Las Vas called one night only in 1997 they were always absolutely amazing live , there talent was amazing and in there early days no Auto tune just pure talent and genius, I like Bee Gees version best !!!

Oh Robin Gibb. What a voice.

You would not believe the the songs that folks have covered of the BeeGees. Truly amazing!

The studio version of this song by the Bee Gees was a huge hit for them.

The Bee Gee's first #1 song in the USA (exactly 50 years ago), yet, surprisingly, it didn't chart in the UK

Surprise, surprise leave it up to the BeeGees, these talented guys!! You better believe it they sang it! I believe back in the days people did not pay attention who the writer(s) were, think they would assumed it was the artist.

I remember when this came out; I had just broken up with my boyfriend and listened to it over and over! It was what got me through! ❤️❤️❤️ lots of memories include The Bee Gees! Watch Fanny be tender with my love!

I always loved the Bee Gees pre disco.

They wrote a lot of song for other artists. Here some right off the top of my head;. Island in the Streams by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rodgers, Chain Reaction by Diana Ross, and Heartbreaker by Doinne Warwick. Sorry for any misspelled words.

Certainly The Bee Gees do not deserve the punishment!!❤❤❤

Your reaction reminds me of when reactors discovered that Dolly Parton wrote and sang "I will always love you" and that Whitney Houston sang the cover, lol.

1971. This was written during the same afternoon as The Bee Gees' previous American hit, "Lonely Days" in Barry Gibb's basement flat at Addison Road, Holland Park, London. Al Green cover 1972.

From a personal memories standpoint my favorite Bee Gees song.

Each artist shows you they take a song and makes it their own. Can’t compare. But can love each version.

Beautiful masterpiece of a tune. There will never be another group if I lived to be 100. Or if I lived to be 1 million like to BJ’s. They are angelic.

The Bee Gees supposedly loved Al Green's version which he covered later. I like the Bee Gees live version they did in later years that's on You Tube. Barry has talked about how Michael Jackson used to call him & ask him to sing this song to him over the phone. Which he did. There's a clip on You Tube of Jackson talking about this Bee Gees song.

Beautiful #1 song from the Bee Gees in the summer of 1971! I remember buying the record. 😎🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦🇨🇦

VERY GOOD REACT MADDLEY BEE GEES LIVE MELBORE 1989...

Now you know why Al Green gave this song so much love with his own rendition :)

Such talent that you just can’t buy!!! These were poor boys that made it!!! Love them all!! Soar with the angels Andy, Mo and Robin!!💕

This was a HUGE hit for the Brothers Gibb. Lonely Days was another...so many well-crafted songs w/beautiful lyrics, arrangements & of course the magic from these 3 voices blending. BeeGees were featured on Midnight Special as was their brother Andy Gibb, check them out, sound as good live as on recordings

Well now I got to go listen to Al Green's version. I've never heard it. This has always been a BeeGees song to me. Thanks for your reaction, Harri. Take care and be well. Peace.

Excellent reaction. If you want another great Bee Gees live early performance check out 'I Started a Joke' and 'First of May' sung back=to-back.

All I can say is, I am very glad to have grown up with their music! Great reaction! Thank you!

How about "Why did you have to be a heartbreaker?" That was also written by BeeGees. I didn't know that until a long time after it was a hit .

I remember The Bee Gees long before they were disco legends! Love the reaction ❤❤❤

Hi Harri, This was a huge hit when I was a young teen.I still have the 45 and the flip side is "Lonely Days" another hit. I prefer the pre-disco Bee Gees. So many great songs, mostly ballads. More early Bee Gees !! btw you always have the best song choices on your channel regardless of the artist. I tune in frequently because of that. Respect

Bee Gees best version. And I'm old, I always knew this was their song.

The Bee Gees, the brothers Gibb were incredible musicians, voices, harmonies. It must be genetic. What incredible talent. React but their baby brother Andy. BTW way, their father was a professional musician and Mum was a Singer. They are and will always be phenomenal talent. 😍

Another Bee Gee classic "To Love Somebody" was actually written by them for Otis Redding. Sadly, Redding passed away before recording it. That would have undoubtedly been another absolute classic ..... A Bee Gees song performed by another legendary Soul voice and artist ......

This was one of the songs they wrote when they got back together after a two year breakup

One of the most beautiful songs they ever did.

It's one of the songs where it highlights each of their voices and shows where each came in... Which is the name of an album they put out later in life. This is Where I came in...a song as well

Don't sweat it Harri, both versions are supreme, classic, so memorable. The Al Green version, the pinnacle of soul and R&B. The BEE GEE version a classic in its own right.

You should really listen to the studio version. Part of the reason I prefer the Bee Gees version is the horn section during the bridge. It just gives me goosebumps. You should also listen to "Words" by the Bee Gees. Another pre-disco masterpiece by them.

Remember you heard this for the first time and you loved it. Imagine if you listened to it a million times like the Al Green song.

Barry and Robin Gibb wrote the song and it was going to Otis Redding tragically he died before he could record it. The lead vocals were shared by Robin and Barry. Al Green did an incredible live version you can watch on KZfaq.

It Was a mega hit when The Bee Gees came out with this song !

It has always been the BEE GEES song. Now I have to go and listen to Al Green version. 💕A BeeGees fan

Bee Gees wrote it, recorded it, released it & hit #1 Billboard & Cashbox in 1971.

I remember this came out right after my parents’ divorce. I was 11. We (my brother and me) got to spend weekends with our Father. This is one of those songs that reach way down into your soul.

I was like that as well and down the rabbit hole i dove.....

Nobody sings this song better than the Bee Gees. Period.

“Somebody has to pay for this!” 😂 Don’t cry... you’ll recover with counseling.

I love the Bee Gees and knew they weote the song but Al Green covered the song and brought out all of the emotions on that song cause he was going through it when he did it and it paid off.

It is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I know why because God had played a part in it.God bless. I love you

I LOVE Al Green's version of this song better, because of the soulful feeling he put in it.

I saw the Bee Gees in concert in September of 1971....shortly after this song was released. I was a young 18. I had a fourth row center stage seat. They had a small orchestra (8 piece as I recall) backing them. The performance that night far exceeded my expectations. It was quite memorable.

No one can see it as good as the Bee Gees. They are amazing.

i grew up listing to the Bee Gee's music and the older they got the better they got ! Barry is the only one left that's sad ..but he still has his fans support.. When you said Al Green i said '' who'' i didn't know who he was . i did look him up and listened to his version my vote is for THE BEE GEE'S . Al Green did a great job but like you it is the artist we heard sing he songs .i loved your reaction you kept it real and honest !

Barry Gibb and his brothers have writing thousands of song. I read a trivia in IMDB that every 3 second some artist is singing there composition.

I love Al Greens album Lets Stay Together..all of it...and that songs on it.

One of the Bee Gees most beautiful early songs is called run to me. Should do a reaction to that song, Harri.

Oh Al green had one of the smoothest singing voices ever. I actually knew the bee gees wrote this. Al covered about a year or two after the bee gees.

What's really amazing is the way The BeeGees morphed into The Disco BeeGees. Those brothers were extremely talented.

I always loved the early Bee Gees since first heard them on the radio as a kid ❤️

I've never heard Al Greens version, (Which I will listen to). I wish the BeeGees were still writing their heartfelt songs. I love them and their beautiful vocal harmonies.🕊️

Bee Gees are the best ever!! Going to listen to Al Greens version now.