good decent people hardworking dedicated and fantastic singers who deserve alot more respect than they get what they dont know about music you could write on a stamp
@jeanethe1 Oh yes! Nice music from The Bee Gees. They were a great pop and disco group from the '70's. But it didn't matter that they were a disco group. Their music was so nice and great and it will live forever and ever-Amen.
Man I played the hell out of this album! This is still my fave by them along with Lonely Nights Lonely Days. From ACDC to Earth Wind & Fire I just loved so much of the music of the eclectic 70s. Great stuff man. Maurice had some great straight ahead rockers which always made me wonder what he would have sounded like in a solo career. Hard to imagine Robin could pass which would leave only one brother left! Loved Midnight Special but even better were Concert & Rock Concert! Thanks for sharing!
Robin, prayers are with you. Thank you so much ... to
you and your brothers ... for decades of fantastic music. Everyone has their favorites and Nights on Broadway and Jive Talkin' are 2 of my favorites; but I really loved all of your songs from the 70s. In the 80s I loved "One." Your songs/hits in the 70s bring me back to a time a time full of happy memories, my high school years.
Nobody can deny that the the Bee Gees are one of the most talented groups that ever played music. They are so talented that they transcend stardom. They go beyind that into Superstardom!!! Every time I see them perform I am awestruck!!
I can see bashing them for the disco stuff. But this is an incredibly well-structured and sharply performed pop song. And no lip-synching or dubbed in instruments. It was rare back then for musical acts to actually play and sing on TV shows.
@nothingleft777 It was before they invented the inner ear device to help singers to hear themselves so that they wouldn't go off key. Play some music rather loud and cover your ear and sing to check out what I mean... :) Robin sang very different harmonies so he had to keep track of his pitch.
@RandyandCindy225 I think I saw the interview you're referring to, and I don't know that Maurice ever said he COULDN'T sing falsetto, just that he DIDN'T. The thing about 'Nights on Broadway' (and most of their other songs going forward) is that they used multi-tracking when they recorded it in the studio (meaning one person could sing overlapping parts), which presented a problem when the song was performed live. Here, Maurice is definitely singing the falsetto part (or lip-synching to Barry).
@hshinault No this is totally live and Maurice is doing the part at the end not lip synching at all. obviously someone had to take the part. Maurice could have probably taken Barry's lower part at the end with Barry doing the ad libs at the end but Maurice did it instead. It is obvious this is different than the studio version
@yeoldcap In this concert Maurice indeed did the falsetto, however on the album version it was Barry. This was the track where he discovered the falsetto voice.
I really like the music of the Bee Gees but I think they are 3 impossibly egotistical dip-wads. I saw them in person at the Forum, in L.A., in December, 1976. It was their last live show for many years. The "Brothers Johnson" (get it?), a bunch of no-talent bozos, opened the show. Their lead singer had 6 baby raccoon tails hanging from each shoulder. The Bee Gees opened their set with this song, with a mirror ball. It was great. They literally grabbed each other's ass for the rest of the show.
yea Bee Gees were a all around great group, known for their awesome harmonies.Don't listen to the haters in the 80's.I love their music,it will stand the test of time.
@pedsed ... never too late to discover how talented the Brothers Gibb are /were. Their harmonies cannot be duplicated or imitated, and Barry is strong a lead singer as anyone needs. One of the best bands of all time, how can it be denied?
onecrazyzat51: I was sailing across Lake Michigan 4th of July weekend 1975. Most got seasick bit I did not, so I volunteered togo below deck and get sweaters, binoculars, drinks. The captain "came about" suddenly and I was throw hard against a wall. One day after 6 wks in ICU, my girlfriend brought me a radio and first song heard was "Nights on Broadway". It uplifted my spirits so I could get up and walk again!
Back when celebrities still had real teeth! ;) One of my FAVORITE songs of all TIME! I LOVE the Bee Gees, and was really heartbroken about Maurice. Also really disappointed there was so little press on his death or accomplishments at the time. This brings me back to when I was 12 and had such amazing dreams.
this seems to be the only version where we get to see maurice sing his falsetto, other versions ommit it or they bring in back-up singers for it... just flat out amazing how good they were live... make every day count because none of us get out alive :(
this seems to be the only version where we get to see maurice sing his falsetto, other versions ommit it or they bring in back-up singers for it... just flat out amazing how good they were live... sux we all have to die
They used to record down the street from my house when I was a kid (Criteria Studios). I ran into them a couple of times, they were really nice guys, even invited me in once to play pinball.
@msdemos Pretty sure it's set in the present. I think a recent guest was Rachel Maddow. And I think Barry almost karate chopped the CEO of nokia a while ago... Hilarious!!!
I was never a huge Jimmy Fallon fan, but that particular SNL bit with Justin Timberlake helped win me over, and never failed to put a smile on my face....a silly, somewhat odd concept but one that, for whatever reason, just worked !
What I could never figure out though, was why did it just include Barry and Robin, but no Maurice ?
I know he passed away, but isn't this piece supposed to be set 'back in the day' (given their 70's suits and hair) ?
oh, I saw this the night it came on in 1975, on tv, of course. I was already listening to it on 45 round the clock! I NEED the mellow they give. They are the ultimate sound. I remain...crushed & loving them--
I'm old (69) but still 26 in my mind. In 1975, I laid in a hispital bed for several weeks not knowing if I would survive, A friend brought me a radio and first song I heard was "Nights on Broadway". It was then that I knew I'd survive. Happy time!
@flavorina I'm 65 and I say if we still love these guys we're still young. In Feb. 1964 I was in a car wreck that nearly killed me. I was in a Hospital for 4 months and in a full body cast later on. The Bee Gees were just one of hundred Rock groups that kept me going. Live On and Love On !
Uh, pre date disco by 40 years? They were right in it at this point. Saturday Night Fever came right after this. Hated disco, but somehow the BG;s made it a bit better by the strong vocals and class.
@wpollock1 Finally a true Bee Gees fan. Most people only know them from disco and Saturday Night Fever, they started performng when they were children. What most people dont give them credit for is how many songs they wrote for other artists. They are a talented bunch of guys. Maurice, and Andy will be missed. I wonder what more they could have offered to us if they hadn't passed.
LOVE this song and the Brothers Gibb- it's hard to find video of them actually singing live, too. I love how the harmony comes through and hearing Robin's voice clearly in the bridges. I love everything about the 70s - Carpenters, Bee Gees, Elton John, Chicago - today's music just doesn't cut it because it's mostly churned out crap with no real instruments nor artful songwriting.
When I was in high school ('75 - '79) I rejected anything resembling disco and made fun of the Bee Gees. Ten years ago I was looking for some music with lots of bass to test a speaker system. I "discovered" this song and have been a fan ever since.
My favorite is 'I Started A Joke'. It's as good as anything ever recorded by the Beatles.
@trekohio.....interesting point, I've been picking up 70's dance/disco/soul compilations and listening properly to arrangements & actual musicianship...gotta tell you some of the bass playing really kicks....chic, sister sledge..even going back to Love Train by the O Jays..just listen to that bass playing. As for Nights-to me a real fave-better than Jive talkin' and most anything that came after.
@melomane2010......good question...just had a listen on cd...mmmm...I'd say a synth keyboard or maybe a fuzz bass played through a keyboard....def not like actual bass, say on SOS Band-Just be good to me(long version)....let me know.
@melomane2010.....Yep, was geting close with synth/keyboard. Great "healthy" exercise-def beats some of the bitchin' & insults I've seen on these pages. Anyway cool song...still have this and Jive Talkin on single/45.
@MrByrdbath I'd say in addition to the Minimoog, some of the bass (in the bridge particularly) actually came from Maurice on his Fender - it wasn't entirely there for show, but added accents here and there. This is a live band playing extremely complex music with a feel and on top of it all, singing with the most gorgeously powerful 3 part harmonies ever tied to a song of this type. You can say Motown et. al., but the Bee Gees, on this tune, brought some serious vocal power and prowess.
@MrByrdbath Oh, and it's my pleasure to have polite discussion with you. It's pretty simple, really - you can choose to be an ass given the anonymity of the internet, or you can choose to take the higher road. Most people make the easier, uglier choice.
@melomane2010....thanks, so maybe a "silver" star to me, and yes as I listened to cd(not vid) did feel the mid section did have actual bass.....anyway still recommend u have a listen to Just be good to me SOS Band - 9 min. version for some hot bass - the phat type.
I remember as a kid all the disco craze with the Bee Gees always at the top of the charts but it wasn't until I watched this that I realized what an incredible live talent they were also. They sound amazing in this video.
Yes, your absolutely correct. Maurice does actually do the Falsetto on "Nights On Broadway" and a fine job he does at that. Actually it's the most I ever heard Maurice sing in a song out of all of their songs over the years. Maurice seemed to be more of the instrument player and he always kinda laid back in the singing department. Although he did contribute backing vocals on most songs, he was rarely, if ever a lead on songs. He did do a wonderful job on "Nights on Broadway" RIP Maurice
Without a doubt the Bee Gee's greatest achievement musically was "Nights on Broadway" with Barry's Falsetto voice coupled with Robin's wavering voice and Maurice's high notes, this song has it all coupled together in an incredible beat, this was true magic that catapulted them to super stardom.
@joevs21001 Maurice actually did the falsetto voice. Barry started doing falsetto after this song, hence the high lead vocals on later songs like "NIght Fever" and "How Deep Is Your Love".
This is when music was done right.No effects,no lip syncing,no bullshit,just great live music by a great band .And to think,they didn't even hit their prime yet!!
first time Barry used his high pitch voice, the falsetto, all because the producer asked"can you give me somethint else at the end, something surprising"and Barry reached a voice he did nit know he had haha;-) later it,s all they,re known for for many years,sad!!!
They don't have music like this anymore "well I had to follow you...though you did not want me to...that won't stop my loving you...I can't stay away..."
@999marydoll --Yup, they were great. I posted earlier that I got injured sailing across Lake Michigan in 1975. I laid in the hospital for weeks and listened to this song -- it revived me. I lived in Chicago then and my two surgeons listened to the Bee Gees with me. It made what would have been a sad time into a good one. It's amazing what music can do!
I had a giant size of Barry on my wall. Pretended I was married to him . lol. I loved their music. This video brings back memories. I miss them all together.
Now I know were Elaine from Sienfeld got her Little Kicks Dance from...LOL!!! But seriously,what a great tune,and timeless classic...What a talented family....
Here we are, in a room full of strangers Discussing politics and the issues of the day And I want to talk to you Though you may not want me to I'm still gonna talk to you I don't care what you say Talking it up on the Barry Gibb Talk Show We're talking 'bout issues We're talking 'bout really important issues Talking it up on the Barry Gibb Talk Show We're checking out politics In this crazy, crazy to-wn Oh yeah, oh yeah SNL
With all respect to the Jacksons perhaps the most musically talented family ever.....as Michael was the majority of the talent and these guys were equals and that's not even factoring in Andy Gibb.....
Go New York Giants!! R.I.P. Maurice Gibb.
therealraybaby 5 days ago
good decent people hardworking dedicated and fantastic singers who deserve alot more respect than they get what they dont know about music you could write on a stamp
mikey2able 3 weeks ago
What a classic! My favorite pre Saturday Night Fever Bee Gees song.
MrSlideman212 4 weeks ago
One of my favorite songs by them!!
BEINGAVOICE2011 1 month ago 4
ahhh the mdinight special. great music. thats why i wanna go to the 70s
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mobugullu 1 month ago
Great song!!! tn
jeanethe1 1 month ago
@jeanethe1 Oh yes! Nice music from The Bee Gees. They were a great pop and disco group from the '70's. But it didn't matter that they were a disco group. Their music was so nice and great and it will live forever and ever-Amen.
man975dog 1 month ago
Man I played the hell out of this album! This is still my fave by them along with Lonely Nights Lonely Days. From ACDC to Earth Wind & Fire I just loved so much of the music of the eclectic 70s. Great stuff man. Maurice had some great straight ahead rockers which always made me wonder what he would have sounded like in a solo career. Hard to imagine Robin could pass which would leave only one brother left! Loved Midnight Special but even better were Concert & Rock Concert! Thanks for sharing!
redfishradical 1 month ago 3
I love these guys, but to me, Maurice was the greatest of all! Miss you!
NateMayfield1 1 month ago
to Robin - good thoughts and be well !
lonnisha56 2 months ago
Robin, prayers are with you. Thank you so much ... to
you and your brothers ... for decades of fantastic music. Everyone has their favorites and Nights on Broadway and Jive Talkin' are 2 of my favorites; but I really loved all of your songs from the 70s. In the 80s I loved "One." Your songs/hits in the 70s bring me back to a time a time full of happy memories, my high school years.
tammymtampa 2 months ago 3
The best to you Robin. what good is all about in music. z.
rhstahon 2 months ago
Prayers and good health Robin.
rlms56 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos 2
No lip synching here! this is the real deal
FanOfFab4 2 months ago
Robin Gibb - we're all thinking of you and wishing you well.
gingin1313 2 months ago
this song is so good. the way it just come in is so tuff
easy221 2 months ago
i love the music vid stayin alive this one rocks to
thesusannashow 2 months ago
Nobody can deny that the the Bee Gees are one of the most talented groups that ever played music. They are so talented that they transcend stardom. They go beyind that into Superstardom!!! Every time I see them perform I am awestruck!!
Turdbuckethat 2 months ago 2
I wish I could meet Robin & Barry in person someday.
LadyNoelle1 3 months ago
wow this song takes me back when i was a kid, thx for the post !
puckering1 3 months ago
Man! They were great. Love this song. Love the Bee Gees!
Gutoknust 3 months ago
I can see bashing them for the disco stuff. But this is an incredibly well-structured and sharply performed pop song. And no lip-synching or dubbed in instruments. It was rare back then for musical acts to actually play and sing on TV shows.
raelraven2 3 months ago
IM BARRY EFFIN GIBB
100528 3 months ago
robin's voice...golden voice..
nothingleft777 3 months ago
why does Robin cover his ear during his part?
nothingleft777 3 months ago
@nothingleft777 It helps singers to hear themselves better so that they can hit the note right. that is why the singers have ear phones now days...
MusicLuv80 3 months ago
@nothingleft777 It was before they invented the inner ear device to help singers to hear themselves so that they wouldn't go off key. Play some music rather loud and cover your ear and sing to check out what I mean... :) Robin sang very different harmonies so he had to keep track of his pitch.
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luvtotruck 3 months ago
why is the host wearing a bra? hahaha
carloextreme 3 months ago
flawless performance
LilVandyman2009 3 months ago 2
IM BARRY EFFING GIBB.
tonymontana1974 3 months ago
Oh yeah, this is just about them at their best. Their harmonies were always great. It's a strong song.
ridewave444 3 months ago
The Bee Gee`s were in a class by themselves
LordGandor3 4 months ago in playlist LordGandor3's Favorited Videos
This has been 1 of my favorites for a Long time. Haven't heard it in yrs till now.
Unreal the memories.
susanking 4 months ago
I watched an interview with Maurice, he said he could not sing falsette and he only did high harmonies. He is greatly missed!!!
RandyandCindy225 4 months ago in playlist Bee Gees
@RandyandCindy225 I think I saw the interview you're referring to, and I don't know that Maurice ever said he COULDN'T sing falsetto, just that he DIDN'T. The thing about 'Nights on Broadway' (and most of their other songs going forward) is that they used multi-tracking when they recorded it in the studio (meaning one person could sing overlapping parts), which presented a problem when the song was performed live. Here, Maurice is definitely singing the falsetto part (or lip-synching to Barry).
hshinault 4 months ago
@hshinault No this is totally live and Maurice is doing the part at the end not lip synching at all. obviously someone had to take the part. Maurice could have probably taken Barry's lower part at the end with Barry doing the ad libs at the end but Maurice did it instead. It is obvious this is different than the studio version
kentaappel 4 months ago
Robyn has the best voice ever!! I love to hear anything with him. Barry and Maurice of course are great!
babysdu2 4 months ago
Couldn't find the long amp cords Ha!.... Great Tune!
urtwopid 4 months ago
Robin INVENTED the 'Elaine dance' .
TotalTards 5 months ago
Never stopped loving them. Never will.
TotalTards 5 months ago
Here we ARE:... this is a classical one, no more words but THANK YOU.
capsandiego 5 months ago
2:40 Robin doing the Elaine dance from Seinfeld.
pazure 5 months ago
@pazure HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH .. great pick up :-)
wonsworld61 5 months ago
Fuck me , it was Maurice who provided the falsetto towards the end of the song. Way to go , Maurice! And that was 1975 before the disco hits!
yeoldcap 5 months ago
@yeoldcap In this concert Maurice indeed did the falsetto, however on the album version it was Barry. This was the track where he discovered the falsetto voice.
VAraan1980 5 months ago
I really like the music of the Bee Gees but I think they are 3 impossibly egotistical dip-wads. I saw them in person at the Forum, in L.A., in December, 1976. It was their last live show for many years. The "Brothers Johnson" (get it?), a bunch of no-talent bozos, opened the show. Their lead singer had 6 baby raccoon tails hanging from each shoulder. The Bee Gees opened their set with this song, with a mirror ball. It was great. They literally grabbed each other's ass for the rest of the show.
theoriginalbadbob 5 months ago
the one who could hit the high notes, they're is a name for that style of singing, does anybody know what it is called
IrrepressibleGuile 5 months ago
@IrrepressibleGuile Falsetto.
theoriginalbadbob 5 months ago
@theoriginalbadbob thanks.
IrrepressibleGuile 5 months ago
Crazy good, crazy three part harmonies, and muscianship.
DAVWAVE 5 months ago
yea Bee Gees were a all around great group, known for their awesome harmonies.Don't listen to the haters in the 80's.I love their music,it will stand the test of time.
Joethemithra 5 months ago
flavorina i love you
Gruiforme 5 months ago
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krazzed205 5 months ago
The Barry Gibb Show is funny
dachicagoan 5 months ago
The Bee Gees sounds better live than most studio bands - this is one band with universal appeal ...
hdsrvc 5 months ago
Listen to the baseline Maurice is laying down - Pure freakin' GOLD baby!
ArtemisBF1942 6 months ago
At one time they were known for having the most songs to hit the top 10 (not sure if at the same time or lifetime).
This song is amazing with headphones.
pelicanbeak 6 months ago
They have sooooo many realy nice songs. Love the music they made.
jmkcc 6 months ago
TALKIN' IT UP!!! ON THE BARRY GIBB TALK SHOW!!!
TheDarthEddie 6 months ago
@TheDarthEddie I'm Barry F-ing Gibb
haymaker710 6 months ago
this song has been in my head all day for some reason. anyway, this video is quite impressive. these guys were for real. i never knew.
pedsed 6 months ago
@pedsed ... never too late to discover how talented the Brothers Gibb are /were. Their harmonies cannot be duplicated or imitated, and Barry is strong a lead singer as anyone needs. One of the best bands of all time, how can it be denied?
hdsrvc 5 months ago
Love this because we get to see Mo show off his falsetto!
hshinault 6 months ago
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blackandtanful 6 months ago
this is a great song, bee gees wrote some classic stuff, this would be a good song for a heavy band to re do,
vanhalen515084 6 months ago
the heart and soul of Superbird43. This song is like walking in greatness.
anyone who has something special can appreciate this song. when i lived
in Portland Maine when I was Younger. i heard this song and my whole body
would light up. My girlfriend used to cry when she heard this song. To this day
this song would always take me home to Portland Maine. The Bee Gees are
in a world by themselves and absolutely beyond amazing
TheSuperbird43 6 months ago
Bee Gees at their absolute best .... this is a kick ass song ..... brilliant.!!!!!!!!
danim371 6 months ago
this is their best song.
adamscott179 6 months ago
Huh. So this is the tune on The Barry Gibb Talk Show on SNL... Nice.
mmille10 6 months ago
onecrazyzat51: I was sailing across Lake Michigan 4th of July weekend 1975. Most got seasick bit I did not, so I volunteered togo below deck and get sweaters, binoculars, drinks. The captain "came about" suddenly and I was throw hard against a wall. One day after 6 wks in ICU, my girlfriend brought me a radio and first song heard was "Nights on Broadway". It uplifted my spirits so I could get up and walk again!
flavorina 6 months ago
There is an episode of Seinfeld where Elaine is dancing. Now I know where the inspiration for that scene came from.
OldSouthernSoldier 6 months ago
Talkin' it up, on the Barry Gibb Talk Show!
daffodil977 6 months ago
Back when celebrities still had real teeth! ;) One of my FAVORITE songs of all TIME! I LOVE the Bee Gees, and was really heartbroken about Maurice. Also really disappointed there was so little press on his death or accomplishments at the time. This brings me back to when I was 12 and had such amazing dreams.
nine91899 7 months ago
Their music is becoming real timeless pop classic...Great band !
Dwarfstorm 7 months ago
They truly are talented musicians
Jayman0813 7 months ago
"IM BARRY EFFING GIBB"
tonymontana1974 7 months ago
Do you think we all get to be Barry Gibb in heaven?
NYBalbowa 7 months ago
lol sorry for spam, didnt update, thot i wasnt posting
fingolfyn1967 7 months ago
this seems to be the only version where we get to see maurice sing his falsetto, other versions ommit it or they bring in back-up singers for it... just flat out amazing how good they were live... make every day count because none of us get out alive :(
fingolfyn1967 7 months ago
this seems to be the only version where we get to see maurice sing his falsetto, other versions ommit it or they bring in back-up singers for it... just flat out amazing how good they were live... sux we all have to die
fingolfyn1967 7 months ago
this seems to be the only version where we get to see maurice sing his falsetto, other versions ommit it or they bring in back-up singers for it
fingolfyn1967 7 months ago
I just googled this video as Im watching the One Night Only dvd and wanted to watch the whole song = )
James230479 7 months ago
They used to record down the street from my house when I was a kid (Criteria Studios). I ran into them a couple of times, they were really nice guys, even invited me in once to play pinball.
xylowave 7 months ago
Ahhh listenig this song i feel the magic of the good music
resiev15 7 months ago
Ahhh listenig this song i feel the magic of the good music
resiev15 7 months ago
@msdemos Pretty sure it's set in the present. I think a recent guest was Rachel Maddow. And I think Barry almost karate chopped the CEO of nokia a while ago... Hilarious!!!
icoverify 7 months ago
Barry is not HOT;;;;; ";HES MORE THAN HOT"
Hes OUT OF THIS WORLD ! !
purselady2 7 months ago 2
Man, if a group could capture the lyrics, voice and musicianship today. The end of the rainbow would be where they walked.
Vavazelus 7 months ago
wow great song i wish i was there
stevenalbal 7 months ago
is this where Nichole337 gets her inspiration from? TEEETTH
megan0337 7 months ago
"Talkin it up...on the Barry Gibb TALK SHOW...talkin 'bout ISSUES...talkin' 'bout REAL IMPORTANT ISSUES!!!"
imperialprobedroid 8 months ago 3
@imperialprobedroid
I was never a huge Jimmy Fallon fan, but that particular SNL bit with Justin Timberlake helped win me over, and never failed to put a smile on my face....a silly, somewhat odd concept but one that, for whatever reason, just worked !
What I could never figure out though, was why did it just include Barry and Robin, but no Maurice ?
I know he passed away, but isn't this piece supposed to be set 'back in the day' (given their 70's suits and hair) ?
Anybody know ?
msdemos 7 months ago
OMG at :40 at first I thought Robin was naked! Lmao!
yolowell 8 months ago
What fantastic harmony!
rlms56 8 months ago
oh, I saw this the night it came on in 1975, on tv, of course. I was already listening to it on 45 round the clock! I NEED the mellow they give. They are the ultimate sound. I remain...crushed & loving them--
Zulamayz 8 months ago
Simply classic
indydaisy1 8 months ago 3
I'm old (69) but still 26 in my mind. In 1975, I laid in a hispital bed for several weeks not knowing if I would survive, A friend brought me a radio and first song I heard was "Nights on Broadway". It was then that I knew I'd survive. Happy time!
flavorina 8 months ago 47
@flavorina I'm 65 and I say if we still love these guys we're still young. In Feb. 1964 I was in a car wreck that nearly killed me. I was in a Hospital for 4 months and in a full body cast later on. The Bee Gees were just one of hundred Rock groups that kept me going. Live On and Love On !
onecrazycat51 6 months ago
@flavorina Lots of peace for you**
selmabaysal 6 months ago
@flavorina im 23
skateboardcrap 4 months ago
I just realize that Maurice was a bass player.. As you all know, at the 90s he played guitar and keyboard while singing..
theSUPERmere 8 months ago
BeeGees.. I cant say anything about this family and band.. Just.. The greatest memory was brought to me by this band.. :)
theSUPERmere 8 months ago
Que voces Dios mio , voces de ángeles . Gracias por tanta música maravillosa .
MaryAidee 8 months ago
Uh, pre date disco by 40 years? They were right in it at this point. Saturday Night Fever came right after this. Hated disco, but somehow the BG;s made it a bit better by the strong vocals and class.
wpollock1 9 months ago
@wpollock1 Finally a true Bee Gees fan. Most people only know them from disco and Saturday Night Fever, they started performng when they were children. What most people dont give them credit for is how many songs they wrote for other artists. They are a talented bunch of guys. Maurice, and Andy will be missed. I wonder what more they could have offered to us if they hadn't passed.
jwk290 8 months ago 17
@jwk290 69 is not old
MacMark2 6 months ago 2
@jwk290 : much more! :o}
tornmask 4 months ago
Notice the funk and soun music tinge in this song. And they call them a "Disco" Band . They pre date Disco by over 40 yrs.
Sharingemz 9 months ago
For the Biggs..
angelabedard 9 months ago
Barry Gibb is so hot!
donnalk1 9 months ago 4
Barry Gibb is so hot!
donnalk1 9 months ago
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sandlapper62 9 months ago
@sum12see. I was thinking the dame thing! He even did the hitchhiker thumb I think! JLD flat stole his dance!
toroza159 9 months ago
I like how they slowed it down a little. Seems like most times they played this live they would speed it up too fast and I hate that.
funkychick60 9 months ago
Awesome singers!!!
funkychick60 9 months ago 2
Super
24119491 9 months ago
There talkin it up on the barry gibb talk show.
tonymontana1974 9 months ago
LOVE this song and the Brothers Gibb- it's hard to find video of them actually singing live, too. I love how the harmony comes through and hearing Robin's voice clearly in the bridges. I love everything about the 70s - Carpenters, Bee Gees, Elton John, Chicago - today's music just doesn't cut it because it's mostly churned out crap with no real instruments nor artful songwriting.
falldownhard 10 months ago
say what you want......they were great.
27wingnut 10 months ago
When I was in high school ('75 - '79) I rejected anything resembling disco and made fun of the Bee Gees. Ten years ago I was looking for some music with lots of bass to test a speaker system. I "discovered" this song and have been a fan ever since.
My favorite is 'I Started A Joke'. It's as good as anything ever recorded by the Beatles.
trekohio 10 months ago
@trekohio.....interesting point, I've been picking up 70's dance/disco/soul compilations and listening properly to arrangements & actual musicianship...gotta tell you some of the bass playing really kicks....chic, sister sledge..even going back to Love Train by the O Jays..just listen to that bass playing. As for Nights-to me a real fave-better than Jive talkin' and most anything that came after.
MrByrdbath 10 months ago
@MrByrdbath Just a quiz - do you actually know what instrument was playing the bass part in this song?
melomane2010 10 months ago
@melomane2010......good question...just had a listen on cd...mmmm...I'd say a synth keyboard or maybe a fuzz bass played through a keyboard....def not like actual bass, say on SOS Band-Just be good to me(long version)....let me know.
MrByrdbath 10 months ago
@MrByrdbath It's a Minimoog. You can see the second keyboardist playing it at the start of the song.
melomane2010 10 months ago
@melomane2010.....Yep, was geting close with synth/keyboard. Great "healthy" exercise-def beats some of the bitchin' & insults I've seen on these pages. Anyway cool song...still have this and Jive Talkin on single/45.
MrByrdbath 10 months ago
@MrByrdbath I'd say in addition to the Minimoog, some of the bass (in the bridge particularly) actually came from Maurice on his Fender - it wasn't entirely there for show, but added accents here and there. This is a live band playing extremely complex music with a feel and on top of it all, singing with the most gorgeously powerful 3 part harmonies ever tied to a song of this type. You can say Motown et. al., but the Bee Gees, on this tune, brought some serious vocal power and prowess.
melomane2010 9 months ago
@MrByrdbath Oh, and it's my pleasure to have polite discussion with you. It's pretty simple, really - you can choose to be an ass given the anonymity of the internet, or you can choose to take the higher road. Most people make the easier, uglier choice.
melomane2010 9 months ago
@melomane2010....thanks, so maybe a "silver" star to me, and yes as I listened to cd(not vid) did feel the mid section did have actual bass.....anyway still recommend u have a listen to Just be good to me SOS Band - 9 min. version for some hot bass - the phat type.
MrByrdbath 9 months ago
This was my music once upon a time.
melomane2010 10 months ago
Bottom line: they wrote great songs. period.
hyperdog67 10 months ago
might be my favorite Bee Gees tune, brings back some great memories
Katsem 10 months ago 2
Robin looked good for once., look he had broad shoulders and muscles??? I'm shocked!
jennifergibb1 10 months ago
this didn't age well I'm afraid...
quaxk 10 months ago
tFor the longest time, I thought it went "Livin' it up, on the nights on broadway"
thortun15 10 months ago 3
This was pre- Saturday Night Fever when they considered themselves R&B.
AppleAnxiety 10 months ago
still lovin the 70's......
27wingnut 10 months ago
I remember as a kid all the disco craze with the Bee Gees always at the top of the charts but it wasn't until I watched this that I realized what an incredible live talent they were also. They sound amazing in this video.
mnsnake 10 months ago
Yes, your absolutely correct. Maurice does actually do the Falsetto on "Nights On Broadway" and a fine job he does at that. Actually it's the most I ever heard Maurice sing in a song out of all of their songs over the years. Maurice seemed to be more of the instrument player and he always kinda laid back in the singing department. Although he did contribute backing vocals on most songs, he was rarely, if ever a lead on songs. He did do a wonderful job on "Nights on Broadway" RIP Maurice
joevs21001 11 months ago 2
Talking it up on the barry gibb talk show.
tonymontana1974 11 months ago
Without a doubt the Bee Gee's greatest achievement musically was "Nights on Broadway" with Barry's Falsetto voice coupled with Robin's wavering voice and Maurice's high notes, this song has it all coupled together in an incredible beat, this was true magic that catapulted them to super stardom.
joevs21001 11 months ago 4
@joevs21001 Maurice actually did the falsetto voice. Barry started doing falsetto after this song, hence the high lead vocals on later songs like "NIght Fever" and "How Deep Is Your Love".
1obxeclipsedriver 11 months ago
"On the Barry Gibb Talk Show" Talk to your brother Robin. I'm Barry f***ing Gibb!
rockabillycat1954 11 months ago
@rockabillycat1954 *Robin* No I don't wanna!
1obxeclipsedriver 11 months ago
WHERE ARE MY SKATES?
andi1968able1 11 months ago
All I can say is awesome!! What harmony!!! Bring back disco and the Bee Jees...these are my childhood tunes!!!! :D
TheNascar48Girl 11 months ago
High school daze music.
steppenstone808 11 months ago
This is when music was done right.No effects,no lip syncing,no bullshit,just great live music by a great band .And to think,they didn't even hit their prime yet!!
FeanorLives 11 months ago
Excellent tune sung by the ever brilliant Bee Gee's
rickram1961 11 months ago
I like how Maurice sings falsetto at the end.
Mjr4464 11 months ago
six people have no taste in music.....
....singing them love songs, singing them straight to the heart songs....
love it!
rhiann0n1 11 months ago
@rhiann0n1 Six people are idiots.
Wojo8888 11 months ago
And THAT, children, is what we called music in the 70's. Powerful stuff,
patcoate 1 year ago 2
Great video! Thanks so much for posting!
chrispmis 1 year ago
How could you not like this song???? A timeless classic. I guess I will always be a 70's girl!!!
kimberlyv67 1 year ago 2
first time Barry used his high pitch voice, the falsetto, all because the producer asked"can you give me somethint else at the end, something surprising"and Barry reached a voice he did nit know he had haha;-) later it,s all they,re known for for many years,sad!!!
Choefoe 1 year ago
@Choefoe
This is their 1st song,where the falsetto came in...
The producer was Arif Mardin.
But the real pearl of "Main Course" was another song:
Fanny (Be Tender With My Love)-A real classic!
Deltamaster1965 11 months ago
@Deltamaster1965 Love that song too;-) it,s in my BeeGees list
Choefoe 11 months ago
Consider...this was BEFORE Saturday Night Fever. These guys had been huge for years and then did their magnus opus.
LesbianVampireLover 1 year ago
They don't have music like this anymore "well I had to follow you...though you did not want me to...that won't stop my loving you...I can't stay away..."
They had real warmth and desire for women.
999marydoll 1 year ago 27
@999marydoll --Yup, they were great. I posted earlier that I got injured sailing across Lake Michigan in 1975. I laid in the hospital for weeks and listened to this song -- it revived me. I lived in Chicago then and my two surgeons listened to the Bee Gees with me. It made what would have been a sad time into a good one. It's amazing what music can do!
flavorina 8 months ago 2
it doesn't get any better than this... Bee Gees = Beatles
xterrahawaii 1 year ago
Great. I think back when I was a soldier in Denmark and meet my vife.Thanks.Love you. Leif 99.
simo035e 1 year ago
This song will always remind me of midnight bowling in 1975.
hankaaron1961 1 year ago
Barry's voice is a powerhouse.
jds1vette 1 year ago 3
In 75 when I was eleven I taped this from the radio and played it a lot.Thought I would let you know.
bustercotten332 1 year ago
I so in love with this song! And Barry looks really hot!!
rememberyj 1 year ago
with sales toppins 2005 million albums they are one of the greatet recording acts of all time. One of a kind.
Dantallus9000 1 year ago
I'm sure that this is the best bg's 70's live song ever... stunning...
dryonair 1 year ago
I had a giant size of Barry on my wall. Pretended I was married to him . lol. I loved their music. This video brings back memories. I miss them all together.
vwilliams67 1 year ago
Now I know were Elaine from Sienfeld got her Little Kicks Dance from...LOL!!! But seriously,what a great tune,and timeless classic...What a talented family....
sum12see 1 year ago 18
Here we are.... Talking politics.... and the issues of the day..... ;-)
jpsartrean 1 year ago
Drunksonic 1 year ago
@Drunksonic I LOVE THAT CLIP!!! I must watch it now. THANK YOU.
shelley9000 1 year ago
Robin kicks ass here! you go Robin!!
Reneenay63 1 year ago
Love this song and love Helen Reddy too so that was an added bonus.
mlgs26 1 year ago
Love this song and love Helen Reddy too so that was an added bonus
mlgs26 1 year ago
With all respect to the Jacksons perhaps the most musically talented family ever.....as Michael was the majority of the talent and these guys were equals and that's not even factoring in Andy Gibb.....
mockman1963 1 year ago