I don’t think The Bee Gees got the credit they deserved. They had great harmonies. They had awesome catchy songs and wrote for many other artists.

I remember hearing Maurice say that when Robin and Barry did their falsettos together, it was like a 4th unique voice in the group that most attributed to Barry, but it was actually Barry + Robin = new voice.

Most underrated group in the history of music.

I so appreciate this video. The more I study The Bee Gees the more I love them. I think they were the greatest of all times, far surpassing the Beatles.

The fact that (at this Las Vegas "One Night Only" show) he was age 51, had had back surgery causing other major arthritic problems body-wide, and that he sang 30 numbers that night, I'm impressed that he hit ANY high notes at all.

I've fallen down a Bee Gees rabbit hole and I don't regret it. ☺️🐇

The best falsetto of all time of Sir Barry Gibb - discovered by a accident in the recordings of Nights on Broadway 1975 by producer Arif Mardin is a national treasure - often copied but never equaled, decisive is also the pressure to be able to perform entire songs in this register, his creative period as a songwriter, singer and producer from 1975 - 1987 is in a class of its own. 🏅

Lovely analysis. I've always had a soft spot for the Bee Gees, they're truly a force to be reckoned with. Barry may have been the face of the trio, but Maurice was my favourite. What I will say is that I feel like Barry never really realised just how good his lower range is, because I feel like they leaned on the higher range/falsetto thing a bit too much. In my opinion, I feel the falsetto/upper register sound is better suited for backing vocals more than lead (like on Diana Ross' "Chain Reaction"). Don't get me wrong, Barry's higher range/falsetto is very good, but only in small doses as it does get a bit overwhelming for me after a while (I guess the same goes for Maurice, as he apparently could do it too?). We're spoilt today as we can easily access the records that the Bee Gees put out from the 60s to the early 00s. But in the mid to late 70s, almost everything they put out had the falsetto/high vocal range sound on it. As much as it is quite evil for the radio DJs of yesteryear to do, I can understand why they boycotted the Bee Gees for almost 10 years between '79-'89. They suffered from extreme overexposure post-Saturday Night Fever (or maybe even earlier) which was chock-full of that sound, and I believe Barry has spoken about this on a podcast - Broken Record I think it's called. But I digress, all I'm trying to say is that Barry's lower register is definitely underappreciated (maybe even by Barry himself). That's why "You Win Again" is one of my favourite Bee Gees songs, the falsetto takes a back seat and Barry's great chest voice comes into the limelight.

I know you must hear this a lot but THANK YOU for taking the time to do these amazing breakdowns/videos. Love them all!

Barry was 51yrs old at this 1997 concert. After watching several documentaries and knowing of Barry’s back problems he has dealt with, the fact he is able to hit those notes is pretty amazing! There are many audios on KZfaq of Barry and his brothers singing without instruments live. You must check them out!

Barry Gibb - one of a kind, what else is there to say about the guy!

Phil, as someone who can't sing, but ranks music as one of my favorite things in this world, I want to thank you for providing another way to appreciate the songs I love so much.

All of the air you hear in Barry’s voice is his signature style!!

Has there been a more successful family band ? No . Their catalog is phenomenal and their sound their own 👍🏻 love or hate them their harmonies are second to none and the longevity of their career speaks for itself .

Barry is an artist. Totally. I feel so lucky to have lived through The Bee Gees whole career. I’ve been so blessed with the best music has had to offer. I love how absolutely awesome Barry sounds even without music or other voices. Beautifully done Fil. Thank you.

I love Barry's voice. This just proves to me how unique his voice was/is. He had so many sounds so therefore so much variety in his voice. Barry as lead for me has the voice I enjoy listening to.

I grew up with this great group. They wrote all their own music for themselves & others. Love their early music especially 60's-70's. Barry has a great falsetto voice. Sadly Barry is the only one left now of the 4 brothers.

What are the odds of four lads in one family could all sing and write so many hits and amazing songs .great podcast.

Of course Barry was 51 here and already had considerable health problems (back surgery, rheumatoid arthritis and heart issues - which is why they started doing the One Night Only concept). In his prime his falsetto (or whatever the right term may be) was so much better than it is here. During the mid to late 1970's his high voice was mindbogglingly great, strong and consistent.

I'd like to see you have a look at Robin's voice

a much maligned group yet they were around making hits for decades. I myself feel they did what they did very well and liked their music and still do.

I feel like Barry manufactured this sound to fit with the other harmonies perfectly. This in no way discredits his talent, but enhances it since for him, it was all about the full range of the Bee Gees. Such a talented performer, who made it seem effortless and smiled so much while singing. His voice was almost upside down. Amazing! Cheers!

Interesting to focus on Barry’s voice alone. What a difference his voice makes in the total sound of The Bee Gees. Thanks for posting this! Loved going back in time to the “disco days” of the 1970’s!

Oh Barry has one of ..if not the most recognizable 'falsetto ' voices ever! There is something particular about it..whooh! He is totally blessed..it is absolutely faultless..and for him effortless..WOW! Mr.. Magnificent is what I call him.. Ps. You are on spot!...that's exactly how I had always heard him..my word! Can't believe someone else heard/ saw it! BRAVO!!! 🎉🎉

I have been a complete BeeGees fan since their first album. BeeGees forever !

Thank you. I always wondered about how Barry Gibbs’s voice worked. Now I know!! You are brilliant Fil. 🤩

Thank you for this FIL, I would love to hear you do Robin's voice. Robin's voice was so heartbreaking and evocative it gets me every time.

I saw on another KZfaq video a couple months ago a photo of Robin Gibb's grave on Valentine's day. His grave area was filled with the roses and flowers and Valentine cards,, tons of them. It shows people today still honor and worship Robin Gibb. It was beautiful.

What ever it was about Barry's singing like this,it sounded prefect to Robin's voice when they came together.

I am still so moved by this concert and am happy to say that I was there that evening in Las Vegas. I saw the Bee Gees four times in my life and each one is still special to me. I love Barry Gibb, the last remaining Bee Gee. May his brothers all rest in Heaven. xx

Beegees are FANTASTIC!!! Robins voice is my favorite but Barry's is beautiful too!! Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

The three of them have so evolved through the years since their teens. Both musically and vocally. With the passing of Maurice the Bee Gees unfortunately passed on, too.. As he did blend beautifully in with Barry and Robin. I can remember Maurice pitching the high notes after a chorus in " To Love Somebody"

Thanks for all your content! Feel sorry for Barry, the surviving BeeGee…Saw an interview where he discussed his complicated relationship with his brothers… Unfortunately, he was always in a bad way with with his bros before they passed… You can hear the raw emotion and sadness that he harbors to this day… Wishing him all the best… A true unique talent…

I love this analysis of Barry's voice. He's my absolute favorite. It would be interesting to hear an analysis of Robin and Maurice voice too.

I’ve seen them live, they are underrated, humble. On a ship from Australia back to England their first hit went through the roof. I call them Australian, they used to sing in a pinball parlour in Redcliffe, QLD, Australia. I’ve only just discovered your channel, brilliant analysis, thank you 🙏✌🏽🦘

I have always like Robin's voice best. And what a highly intelligent man!

Bee Gees greatest voices and harmonies. Fabulous songwriters and musicians ❤️👍

Bee Gees was my very first concert in 1979.

Barry stated in an interview his high pitched singing voice originated from him trying to scream .

Great analysis Fil! Do one on Robin’s signature song “I Started a Joke”. Any live version will do…

This mans voice is so great as all of them, there is such talent in this group and I love listening to them how they can change thier voices and harmonize so great together. YOu have an amazing ear

Barry's diverse way of singing, awesome

Barry does describe how it happened. It was like he “did a shift” and the notes came out. The three of them are truly magical

Robin's voice is so high without falsetto amd then Barry throws what he does higher

Great band , glad I grew up in this era

That was an amazing analysis between vibrato and tremolo, falsetto and reinforced falsetto - Barry and Robin Gibbs' had truly gifted voices - thank you for shining a light on them. Stunning!!

AMAZING Fil!!! Barry and Robin were phenomenal. However, Barry’s Falsetto, which he said in an interview, he discovered by mistake, was just incredible!!! How can you NOT ADORE the Bee Gee’s. Not only as performers, but they were fantastic song writers!!!! They wrote so many hits for others as well. The wat was one VERY TALENTED FAMILY. Even Andy, although he passed so young and tragically.

This has been one of the most interesting vocal analysis yet. Barry Gibbs voice was truly one of a kind. I found it quite fascinating. You really took it apart and did his voice justice. My favorite song in that medley is How Deep is Your Love. The harmonies are just out of this world. My other favorite of thiers is Nobody Gets to Much Heaven No More. I also liked Barry Gibbs duets with Barbara Streisand. They are so beautiful. If this went on for years I would enjoy every minute of it❤️. Until next time keep on rocking Fil 🤘

Fil. What a remarkable analysis of one of the most iconic voices of one of the most phenomenal rock/pop groups of the twentieth century. This particular performance in Vegas was majestic in its simplicity yet also wondrous in how it captured the essence of the Bee Gee's. They were a talent for the ages and their voices were landmarks in their recordings, compositions and arrangements that will weather the test of time.

Probably the best song writers of all time

Two things happened in 1977 that really irritated my older sister...Saturday Night Fever and me. Lol. I am rocker girl all the way...but I have a soft spot for the Bee Gees. Thank you for breaking down the vocals. Super interesting.

Always loved the bee gees. Their voices so distinctive. They complament each other so well. No one can sing 5heir songs better then them. Such natural talent. Miss the ones lost. Thank you, great video. 😉

I heard in an interview that Barry "discovered" his alternate voice when the producer asked if someone could yell or scream a particular line. Barry opened his mouth and it came out.

Thanks!! Barry's use of his voice was certainly complex. I'd love an analysis of Robin's unusual and mesmerizing vocal quality, as well. Also "Too Much Heaven, which is Barry's most beautiful falsetto. Also Barry's amazing chest voice variety in "Be Who You Are." So much food for thought.

I loved the combination of all 3 voices together, magic happened. Robin was my favorite but Barry also sang some beautiful leads, as well as the many talents of Maurice. Very interesting look at the technical side of Barry's voice. I've been a fan since the 60"s so have seen their evolution, the best was seeing them in person in the early 70's Mr. Natural tour, great analysis.

Love all Barry’s voices ❤

Well, at least we know if they ever put a BeeGees cover band together, at least we have someone who can sing the part of Barry!! You are a fantastic singer Fil!! 😉

Great voice! ❄️❤️❄️🇨🇦

Example of real falsetto - 2 types. Thanks for covering.

Fil, just loved your analysis of Barry's voice on this medley of songs from 1997. I've recently heard the guys with isolated vocals on 1974's "Mr. Natural" title track and they just blew my mind! It would be great if you could do an isolated vocal analysis in the future on this song in particular and, maybe "Fanny Be Tender" where Barry isn't the only Bee Gee singing falsetto! Their three-part harmonies are off the charts in this one!

This was wonderful! Love Barry Gibb! This was such a different perspective on such a great talent!

In my opinion there have never been and it will never be a group as fantastic and great as BeeGees. I’ve been a huge fan of Elvis for 55 years and a huge fan of the brother Gibb since 1975. As well as a fan of their younger brother Andy.

Oh Fil, you just made me cry like a baby. How deep is your love, effectively an acappella harmony. My heart just broke in half at the memory of the loss of 2 of the most beautiful harmony singers of all time.

Just like Robin, Barry sings with his soul.

I saw them back in the day they really were fabulous. One of a kind band. That was on the top of my concert list. Maybe you can do the other Brothers too. This was really good. Thank you.

This was great! you could do a week of analysis on the Bee Gees and still not cover everything on each of them.

Oh, the BeeGees, what can you say except they were the best. From NY Mining Disaster on, it was one intriguing, wrenching or danceable song after another. I was never totally enchanted with Barry's falsetto but they all had such interesting voices, a lot alike but so different. I admit sometimes late at night I rewatch one of those BeeGees documentaries because, well, why not. And they always make me sad for what we've lost.

I don't think there is another reactor (musically inclined) who is so detailed and enthusiastic, LOL. You're the ultimate "geek" of music reaction!

I heard the The Bee Gees were asked by I believe their manager if any of them could scream on pitch. Barry was the first brother to accomplish this but Mo and Robin could also do it. I heard Barry say in an interview that Mo was actually the one with the biggest vocal range.

I love the BeeGees, I grow up with them. My older brother and sister were big fans, so growing up, I here the BeeGees the whole day. My brother en me and my husband ,have seen them live, in The ahoy Rotterdam. Live the songs and there voices are better than on cd’tjes. The best band and writers ever. I love the BeeGees.

Barry is one of a kind. I always thought of his voice as ‘nasally’ vs falsetto. Regardless of what it’s called.. he (along with his brothers) were amazing. I so appreciate musicians who write their own music, and play instruments too.. vs those who sing music as many today, who also use vocal/pitch adjustment tools. So grateful to have grown up through the 60s-70s-80s! Thanks for a great review; very educational, as always!

Barry was 51 at the time of this performance and could still hit those notes. Listen to “Until” from 1979 when he was really able to push the limits of male vocals.

My favorite performance of the BeeGees, was this "One Night Only" in Vegas. Barry admitted during this performance he was in great pain with something wrong with his back. It's amazing that he did so well. It must have been a long night for him, but he pulled it off beautifully. No one knew it but his brothers. Maurice said he felt so bad for him as he knew how much pain he was in and could see it in his face. I adore the BeeGees. Grew up with them, and miss them now. Thanks Fil for covering one of my all-time favorite groups.

Barry really had a unique voice. A very good evaluation, Fil.

Can you do Robin and also Maurice??? Love your videos!!!

Never a big fan of their voices, but their catalog is as strong and deep as *anyone* who ever worked pop/rock, including the legendary Beatles.

I would be curious to know how high Barry gets in his original version of Too Much Heaven. BTW, all three Bee Gees used falsetto at times.

I believe Barry was experiencing a great deal of back pain at the time & falsetto was hard on the back (according to a comment Maurice made in an interview). That’s why they did the One Night Only concert and not a tour. Touring is hard on the back too. Thank you for this analysis. That concert in 1997 was one of the best & I’m glad I found it on You Tube earlier this year. I admire the work of The Bee Gees.

Love the BeeGee's always but Robin was always my favorite.. It's like he can't sing but he does anyways.. and its hauntingly angelic

I saw a documentary where he discussed his falsetto being "discovered". He was trying to I think he said scream the notes and was able to find that new part of his voice. If you look the first songs like "How Deep" were never that high. He's so talented and really wasn't fully acknowledged due to people not taking disco seriously. Thanks Fil!

omg! This is going to be really good. LOVE "EM!!!!!!

I saw them live back in 1978 & still have the 14x11 glossy performance book from the concert. They're still 1 of my favorites as well as Earth Wind & Fire & Journey! Love your vids, thank you!!

Being a lifelong fan, the Bee Gees ( from my perspective) alongside The Everly Brothers, Bread & The Eagles regarding how their unique harmonies are to this day in a class all their own.

Fil you are the best in describing the sounds of various voices. I love your show tremendously

You need to interview Barry !!

I have heard this sound when young Bulgarian girls start to learn how to sing with open throat. That's exactly the moment before they learn how to open it consistently. That's what his voice reminds me of.

I love Bee Gees as my mom and gramy😍

Sometime in the 90's Barry started singing a little more nasally than I like, he used to infuse more air into that high half voice he used to use... thing about his parts on "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart", and you will hear what I'm talking about.

I’ve heard Barry say in interviews that he practices his signature singing voice by screaming in the shower, lol!

I wonder how much of this can be attributed to age and abuse of the voice/vocal chords. I would love to see an analysis of Barry from 1977 and from 1967. Just a thought. BTW/FYI I've been loving the Brothers since I first heard them on radio in 1970. I was eight and they were great. (rhyme intentional).

On a mission lately to figure out how Barry got that voice. Fascinating.

You can never go wrong analyzing a Bee Gees song.

Thank you so much for doing this. I can't get enough of the Bee Gees harmony being explained.

How Deep is Your Love is my absolute favorite song of theirs! It's like a lover's warm caress set to song!! This song and The Beatles' Something makes me melt whenever I hear it 💞

I love the Bee Gees and Barry Gibb will always be music royalty to me. My first love was Andy Gibb (6th grade major crush)! I just really wanted to say that you do a really good Barry Gibb! I'm impressed!

Another great reaction, or should I say a tutorial for the modern day on how to sing properly,. The Bee Gees are so great together, you said it, clean, that's what sets these singers apart, if they were onstage and there was a power cut they would still sound great. The mid 60s to the mid 70s is my favourite time in music. So sad that some of these people are not around anymore.

Love the Bee Gees .Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us

Barry starts in the nasal passages then pushes more air past his vocal cords to keep it sounding pleasing.

Check out Maurice's falsetto in the black and white version of To Love Somebody. He also goes pretty high in Jive Talking

Love that Robin! 🥰💫💔