This is the one to leave the 60s and prooves even i can be human 💔💔💔💔

"I Started A Joke"...and started the whole world crying... Best of BeeGees.

The song is about a man who, awaiting his execution in the electric chair, begs the prison chaplain to pass a final message on to his wife. Robin Gibb, who wrote the lyrics, said that the man's crime was the murder of his wife's lover.

It's Robin's voice. Sounds like a tear about to fall.

The song is about a man who, awaiting his execution in the electric chair, begs the prison chaplain to pass a final message on to his wife. Robin Gibb, who wrote the lyrics, said that the man's crime was the murder of his wife's lover, though the lyrics do not explicitly allude to the identity of the victim. Robin said, "This is about a prisoner on Death Row who only has a few hours to live. He wants the prison chaplain to pass on a final message to his wife. There's a certain urgency about it. Myself and Barry wrote it.

In the late 60s the Bee Gees had five members, the three Gib brothers who were the vocalists, and two non brothers who did drums & lead guitar. Barry played rhythm guitar and Maurice played bass. In the 70s they reduced the band to just three brothers, but hired studio musicians for recording and touring musicians for live performances.

Loving it. Pre-disco Bee Gees, the best. Brilliant songwriting. Fanny, I started a Joke, Run to Me....too much to imagine.

Sometimes, when it's time to grieve, it's time to grieve, like having to puke. Nobody wants to go through that, but once it comes out, you feel so much better. Purge when you need to. It's a private personal thing. Namaste. 🙏

This was my introduction to the Bee Gees when I was a child. We had the Idea album. The disco phase was nowhere in sight.

Oh, one more thing before I forget: they have more, many more songs that are as good as this one, or even better. 😳 It's his voice and with this song, the subject matter, but mostly it's Robin's voice that makes you emotional. He's the one on the far left on the cover. You should see a live of them when they were young, like To Love Somebody. Everyone says 'oh, Barry had that falsetto' like for the disco songs, and he did, but his falsetto was more tremolo than vibrato while Robins's was vibrato and his high vocals were true voice rather than the open falsetto sound. Okay, I'm rambling, but they could all do falsettos easily and well. They all had amazing range and talent. Mo preferred his bass to singing lead, but there are a few with him on lead. Barry and Robin shared lead, but Barry gets the spotlight most of the time because of the disco falsetto stuff. Robin is the man for this plaintive emotional absolutely fragile voice that makes you want to cry.

The song is about a man on death row awaiting execution by electric chair & desperately trying to get a message to his wife, with time running out ⏳ Your journey with these guys will be 60’s, 70’s, 80’s ! The Bee Gees were so popular…. And dear Hector you picked one of their very best 👍💜 this one makes me cry every time 🥲. Please don’t get down, this is a song of love and you can’t help but replay, replay,replay to get his message. Robin Gibb’s voice is amazing ! Another special song is I Started A Joke 💔 Please play 1971 BeeGees recording of How Can You Mend A Broken Heart AND then go to 1972 Al Green’s recording , for your 70’s decade, you won’t be disappointed 💎🔥☮️🇨🇦 1970’s !!!💥💥💥

This entire album is sooooo good!

Sharing music is a beautiful experience. Love & Peace, brother.

The Bee Gees started off as the three boys in Australia. Then they went back to England and put together a band, which is this period. Later they ended up becoming just the three brothers again. Every track off that best of the Bee Gees album is stunning. Great reaction... that's what the Bee Gees specialized in, before they moved into R&B and disco

One of my favorite pre disco Bee Gees songs. So glad you loved it.

No matter how many time I hear this song or any other that Robin sings lead on it makes me cry. So, don't feel alone. It's just got that haunting fragile quality that does you in. We aren't alone, I guarantee it. I've seen many people go just as emotional over his vocals.

When you come back to them, try New York Mining Disaster 1941.

Big hugs, Mr. Hector. Thanks for bringing us along on this journey. (All of it.) -Brent

I remember singing along to this when I was a kid. It is really very intense and their voices sound so desperate. I don't think I had a clue what it was about but I loved it anyway.

One of my earliest memories is my dad playing the BeeGees greatest hits cassette tape in the car on a long journey back from a caravan holiday. I was far too young to understand the lyrics but this song and 'Run To Me' had me in tears, even as a little kid, it was my first introduction to music that made me feel emotional and I was forever addicted.

You're my Bee Gees mirror, my man. The rawest reactions on YT.

Fabulous reaction Hector! Thank You!! There is so much more in the 1960s to discover, I am hoping that once we get through all the decades ahead, you will swing back for another look at the '60s!!🤞

I love your reaction considering that it is the first time you hear this song, and by extension, I love the way you are. As a connoisseur of all the brothers' work, I strongly suggest that you pay special attention to the albums they published before their disco stage (63-74), and as a suggestion I invite you to listen to what, according to my criteria, is their best work, Trafalgar. I wish you the best brother, I send you a big hug.

My favorite pre teenager song, and when I want to get in my feels, still is 😎was 7 years old when this album dropped and it hit me hard as a 7 year old for reasons unknown to me, but it did

The lead singer of this song is our songbird Robin who was taken from Way too soon

Yes, that voice of Robin Gibb is unforgettable, undeniable and phenomenal. Voice of an angel. So vulnerable and almost delicate like it might break any second. May be my favorite voice ever. If you want to hear more of his songs on lead, listen to I Started a Joke, Massachusetts, For Whom The Bell Tolls. The first one was his signature song. Don't watch the live version in Melbourne whatever you do or you'll just cry your eyes out at his voice if nothing else. He got a 2 minute ovation for that I think it was. His son made sure he was buried to that song when he died. He wrote it when he was on a plane at 16 years old. The three brothers: Robin, Barry, and Maurice, pronounced Morris and called Mo, wrote in the neighborhood of 1000 songs, and none of them could read or write a note of music. They recorded sharing a microphone oftentimes and no one records like that. They had a younger brother named Andy who looked and sounded SO much like Barry. He had a short career - check out I Just Want To Be Your Everything - because he died in his 30s due to drug issues that he couldn't kick because of his losing the love of his life Victoria Principal who was a tv star and left him over his drug issues. These guys are worth a very deep dive one of these days!

My favorite music is all the classic rock legends like the Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin, and Floyd. But I also love the Bee Gees, both the early Beatle-esque stuff and the Disco hits. I often hang out with my younger brother and my stepmom and listen to the golden old tunes of the 60's and 70's. We love those songs and reminisce about those days and times of yesteryear. Well, one day I played this Bee Gees song and my stepmom, who hadn't heard it since she was a kid (born 1960), burst out crying--the only time she's broken down to music in all the years of our Saturday evening listening parties. I think it's the feeling of nostalgia, beauty, and sadness this song so powerfully conveys that caught you in the feels, Hector. Thank you for reacting to it and for sharing your vulnerability to love and beauty, which you could have kept offline if you had wished to. I think the reaction community lives for those moments when a reactor connects with some piece of art that seems an essence of something magical about humanity.

Wow !! I Know this song and cried many times listening to it.. And Now I added some more tears. I Love watching Your Raw Reactions..#Hog4Life ♥♥

There are 3 Bee Gees, but in the early 60's they had a full band. Great reaction!

Awww, bless your heart. I can't stand to see anyone cry, makes me cry as well 😥. Music has a way of tearing at one's heartstrings.

You could do that entire album man. It would make many nice reactions. All those songs are on that album for a reason. Also I believe the "Grassroots" would really charge you up.

Ok ok OHHHHKKKKAAAAYYY! You got me all in my feels my friend... Haven't we all had a moment in our lives that we get a chance to make a wrong to right if given the situation. But knowing the wrong could not be righted... That is so heavy.... You did it man... My late mom and I would sing this to the roof raised... Sweet sweet memories... Enjoy your week off my friend. So much love to you and your my friend!!❣

Bravo ! Your reaction to this great song is so intense and entertaining ! Thank you for being so honest and expressive with your emotions as well as choosing an older Bee Gees song which are the best ! ! !😮

The man is on death row. Robin's voice can break your heart. The Bee Gees in all of their incarnations were the best group especially for the feels. Love your reactions 😢

This 60's week has been way too short but I'm really looking forward to the 70's with you! Wow I feel like I've been put through the wringer with this one🤧 Hugs to you💕

Too Much Heaven…Barry kills it

Robin was always my favorite. I have the "One" concert on dvd(lol)and still watch it all the time......

You could do justice to the 50's in 1 week. The 60's definitely needs 2 weeks at least. But you cannot get a real taste of the 70's in less than a month. Modern day music's golden age.

Here for it HOG 4 Life, blessings to you and family.Came for Tom found a jewel in you!

Robins voice has that vulnerable quality to it that makes all his songs like this. He writes this type of song a lot.❤ Do more Bee Gees. They have a lot to pick from.❤ Just go through this album. It's a good start. Have fun!! You are perfect 🙂

It's a beautiful song -- One of my favorite Bee Gees songs. And Robin was always my favorite in terms of his voice -- such a sweet, choir-boy voice. Similar to Art Garfunkle's voice. And it gives me chills and sometimes brings tears to my eyes too. 😥

I like the Bee Gees but my favorite songs are this time period. Thanks for reacting to this one.

Marky-Mark... you are going thru the decades... not the centuries. Remember that.... carry on.

I'm not a hater...I'm a lover and love this journey through the DECADES. You say it's a journey through the "centuries"...but is it??? My ADHD goes nuts when you say centuries and not decades....................Love you!!!

It does the same thing to me always has!

It is time for Night Ranger’s Don’t tell me you love me or You can still ROCK in America

what an amazing way to end this week. the power of music is wild. Love ya Hector ❤

This song is worth many tears...everybody sheds them..where would our souls be without music 🎶 ..that would be a terrible world..

You need to listen to the last song listed on the album “New York Mining Disaster 1941”. This is before disco took them from me. I loved this whole album.

You need to do I Started a Joke.. By the Bee Gees. That one will get ya in the feels.

You are a wonderful human Mark. IMO nothing allows us to convey emotions the way music does. Definitely would love hanging out at a pub and talking music with you. I was lucky to grow up with a single mom who was an insane music lover (she actually sang in a band that had a record released) and she introduced me to all types of amazing music growing up. We would play a game on Sunday mornings where we would take turns picking songs from her vast vinyl record collection trying to impress the other with the choice. Miss her so much. RIP Mom. Keep being you brother, you are such a unique and fun person

Don’t know how many times I’ve returned to this song,cause of You,thank you so much

I absolutely love this reaction, Hector! I think that this song is so emotional and Robin's voice is what contributes to that too. Listen to that beautiful background singing too by the other 2 brothers...simply INCREDIBLE! It's so sad that the oldest brother (Barry) is the only one left 😢❣️

Now that’s a reaction. Cheers!

Since their inception, the band members shifted sometimes including members who were not family members. In fact, there were periods when not all three brothers were in the band. Anyway, I believe the guy on the far right on the album cover is Colin Petersen, a drummer who was with the Bee Gees from 1967-1969.

Superb reaction.

Brilliant song writing and vocals! Music has the ability to penetrate our defenses and your honest reaction shows your humanity!

This was the second album I ever bought: I was in 6th grade and had fallen in love with the Bee Gees. On the first and third verses lead vocal was Robin Gibb, who had one of the most expressive voices in pop music. When this came out, I think he and Maurice were 18 and Barry was 21 - just kids. The good news is that their career covered five decades so you can include them every decade up thru the 2000s, and I hope you do. Since you’ve touched the 70s disco era may I suggest a 70s pre-disco track - Fanny Be Tender With My Love. And for the 80s maybe check out Bodyguard. They had to re-edit the video because it was too sexy for MTV. 🙄 It is less well known then some of their other singles but really shows off their soul/R&B chops. Yes, there were three brothers. For a couple years in the 60s they had a regular drummer and lead guitarist, who didn’t write or sing, and for some reason the drummer is included on the far right in that picture. I love your reactions and your honesty.

About this Best Of The Bee Gees album it was highly influential to Noel Gallagher just before he wrote the songs on the Oasis album Definitely Maybe. It was a album he picked up while on tour as the roadie for Inspiral Carpets. Just a fun fact.

Oh Mark you thought all your emotions were sucked out in childhood. I guess not. I was crying with you.

There were 4 members, but Andy Gibb died in 1988. Thanks for another great reaction video! I grew up listening to the Bee Gees on the radio and love their music. I'm looking forward to the 70's reactions!! Keep up the great fun f%&#ery!!!

They have so many songs that just grab your heart. Really no way to not some emotions with their music. They sang straight from their hearts. Robin singing I started a Joke, their song for Andy Wish you were here and Wedding Day always gets me❤❤❤ love your reaction

Well Hey Hector. Missed you, have been very unwell so am catching up. BGs never miss.

Love Robins voice, great reaction

Beautiful sadness can be amazing. They wrote stunningly heartfelt songs. Your reaction was perfect. Other songs from that time or just after. Lonely Days, How can you mend a broken heart, Run to me, New York Mining Disaster....oh and the one you should, well with a big fat please, review for 70s week...Fanny be tender with my love...their voices soar to another plane! Yep, been a fan for 40 years 😊

In Australia where I'm from the honoured the Bee Gees in Redcliffe. With a street called Bee Gee's Way. Where they grew up!😊

Music should move you, that's what it's for. If it doesn't move you, you probably already dead!

Music does that sometimes. Just go into your brain and hits a past experience or feeling you can't even consciously remember, but it's there

You totally get the message, hold on Hector, hold on...

So glad that I was on this week of the 60s with you! Absolutely wonderful reactions and got to hear new songs. Thank you!!

I remember hearing this when I was a child, but never took any notice of the lyrics until now. Seeing in the comments it’s about a man about to be executed makes it hit. You definitely picked up the emotions 🫶

When you do the 70’s, ya gotta do Too Much Heaven or How Deep is Your Love!!! They’re 2 of the Bee Gees top songs!

Okay.... two others got there before me.... but at least you know now... Still doesn't stop it being heartbreaking does it.. It's the TUNE.

Love your reactions! I just realized you haven't listened to Grand Funk Railroad, live, Inside Looking Out. You will go nuts listening, and I will be watching your reaction. I guarantee you'll love it

Robin has the lead here. His voice has a longing warble like no other. Three BeeGees, but in the early years they had a drummer and a guitarist as part of the group as well. However the Brothers Gibb, (Bee Gees), were always the core.

Man you are freaking killing me, god i love your reaction. Bee gees are dam awesome.❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥. Love you 😘

Sorry, Hector, but that song's potential to make you break down doesn't go away... It's been over half a century, and it still has that same effect on me! Not sure about the album photo, but yeah, there were 4 "brothers Gibb", but only 3 were known as The BeeGees... (to my knowledge, anyway). The youngest, Andy, had a solo career in the '70s. He died young in a crash, I think. The other three went on to write over a THOUSAND songs for themselves and others... I was not a fan of their Disco era, but I can appreciate how brilliant they were! Truly legendary artists!

I'm here becauae... Well... 😍😍😍 😂😂😂

Just heard this song recently. It does hit you right in the feels. 😭

For the 80's please try The Eurythmics: Love is a Stranger, there will be no regrets!

Hector You should watch the documentary call how to mend a broken heart it’s brilliant

That's the power of music right there ❤ Don't Bb, don't b#, just be natural..

This was one of the first two or three albums I owned......a birthday gift along with a Webcore HI-fi I got from my parentso. All of the songs were great. ''Words' was a favorite....but I could never figure out who that 4th guy on the cover was.

Great reaction!! Love your channel!

Next week: The first eight ELO albums, Alone Again, Naturally by Gilbert O'Sullivan, Real by Reel by XTC. That should do for now. Oh, and Gordon Lightfoot.

I love that you had to re-listen. Love it! Love Bee Gees. Thanks!

YES - as said below... Robin is my love... I appreciate your reaction...

THE GREEN MILE 💚💚💚

Stay human.

This song was one of my fathers favourite songs........ Thanks for reviving an old memory

Wanna get absolutely destroyed? Please listen to their song dedicated to their brother who died very young (Andy Gibb - who also sang with them but also solo) ''Our Love - Bee Gees'' An amazing and underrated song of theirs.

I have not heard this song for some time.....I also had a bit of a cry....music is the best therapy in the in the world...loved your sixtes reactions....from the seventies...silver machine by hawkwind....keep on doing what you are doing...we love it

Re-rewind hurrah! Also "Every Christian Lion Hearted Man Will Show You" what a title ay? Bee Gees 60s psychaedelic period. Yes they had one! Give it a go someday, it's wild.

Dude, I must say, I watched every second of your reaction and it definitely made my allergies act up at least a few times. Wow.

Beautiful reaction bro!! Love this song!!❤❤

bee gees lonely days

More than a woman. Fanny be tender. . You stepped into my life. Don't throw it all away. Heartbreaker. ALL BEE GEES. BRILLIANT. 😁😁😁😁

everyone has that certain song that will immediately get the waterworks flowing,and i think you've found yours. 1960s bee gees is far superior to their disco era,so i hope you will do more when you revisit this DECADE (wink wink).

November 30th has transitioned and is now Dnocember 30th

The beegees have made some beautiful music