BEFORE they were SUPERSTARS! Who are THESE likely lads back in 1963?!
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- Tonight we're taking a look at some kids with talent! It's an early performance by the Bee Gees in 1963!
PERFORMANCE VIDEO - • Bee Gees - Medley (1963)
TIME STAMPS -
0:00 Intro
0:38 Alexanders Rag Time Band
2:51 Analysis
4:46 Barry’s Chest Voice
6:47 My Old Man’s a Dustman
9:27 Analysis
9:40 Showmanship is Key for TV
12:15 Barry’s Early Falsetto Preview
15:08 Dynamic Appreciation at a Young Age
17:14 Honing Their Craft
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Someone posted on Facebook: "Before there was auto-tune, there was talent."
To think, they were doing gems like "Holiday" and "To Love Somebody" only four years later to a worldwide audience.
It is tragic that Barry is the only one left. The beautiful Andy first to depart at only 30. They were all extraordinarily talented singers and songwriters.
there is also a sister
Fil wearing an AC DC t-shirt, while conducting a serious analysis of the semi-pubescent Brothers Gibb, is everything I love about this channel.
In September 1962, my parents and I were dining in a Surfers Paradise, Queensland, restaurant for my 13th birthday. There was an act that night, three young boys from Brisbane. It was The Bee Gees! They were dressed as in this video. The twins were my age and Barry had just turned 16 a few days before. My parents and I loved them. We had no idea, of course, what was ahead for them. I like to think I was there at the start of what became a truly stellar career.
Robin is the cutest of cuties. I can't take my eyes off him. Thanks P
Robin was a character!! So fun!
Love all things Bee Gees
I love watching these old BeeGees videos. Robin was the cutest thing on two legs.
You better watch out now,his wife might hear you. Hahahaha, just kidding, Robin and the rest of them were handsome cats and very talented to say the least.
Imagine these young boys growing up to be some of the most prolific songwriters ever, not to mention the hit songs they recorded themselves. Such a talented family!
That little Robin was a showman!
I read that their father always reminded them to smile. That, they did and Robin always had a sparkle in his eyes🤩
They need no introduction...they were special....and so much more than 'disco'...... Love them
Awesome analysis. They are really young there. I liked The Bee Gees . A friend of mine actually ran into Barry Gibb. And I mean my friend and Barry bumped into each other. I was back before Saturday Night Fever came out.😅🎸👍
In reality Disco was just a small fraction of their career span. I don’t really understand the distaste for disco. It was a fun time to go to clubs and bars for dancing. We didn’t all dance like John Travolta but we had a great time trying!
@@suzanneespinola6509 Disco came out around 1973. The Tramps., George McCrea, Tavares, has more with Disco than The Bee Gees. I lived in the Discos. The Bee Gees, ruined Disco.
The Brothers Gibb are one of my all-time favs. Incredible artists and supreme professionals. And yeah, Robin is just aDORable omg!
Thanks for highlighting them!
I really like Jive Talking.
Let's dance!
As an Aussie, my heart swells when I see these early Bee Gees clips. Our clubs, radio stations & fledgling TV channels provided a good training ground to nurture their innate singing talent 😊 Barry also developed his songwriting skills during this time. 'In the Morning' is a lovely example that you might want to check out some time.
In the morning is my all time favourite
I never tire of The Bee Gees. Such a talented family with a fabulous rags-to-riches story. I miss them!
In Australia their agent said "It was hard to book them on Bandstand because Robin was so extroverted that he scared people". He also said they bordered on being "feral" and were terrors. I believe Robin was told to tone down the behavior. A shame. He was a ham. They were born performers and loved it. Their parents were originally leery about them performing but ended up supporting them because the boys loved it so much. The twins quit school about 12. The 2nd song was first made famous by Lonnie Donegan. Loved his many versions of "Does your chewing gum lost its flavour on the bedpost overnight". He also wrote "I'll never fall in love again" for Tom jones. His
"skiffle" influenced a lot of groups.
Lonnie Donegan again... Yeah without him the UK would have been nothing but an island in the stream I suppose. No Shadows, Beatles or Stones without him either.
Very good but though Tom Jones made it his song and was fantastic, Lonnie did not rite it for him as he wrote it in 1961 and Sor Tom was Tommy Woodward in The Tommy Scott Orchestra in Wales until 1963 do unknown until his massive hits stared in 1964.
"Write it !!!"
@@Isleofskye Right!
Look at that wonderful Barry hair!
Robin is so sweet, you can see his personality clearly!
I never really appreciated them in the 60s and 70s. Over time, their many talents and song writing abilities could not be ignored. Great live band and they moved with the times. Much more talented than I ever realized when growing up. Glad you put this up.
I love the BG letters on their plaid vests.
THEIR mother Made THEIR vetemens!! And the letters B and G with the old shoes!!! Barbara talks about it in "the bee Gees - the oficial HISTORY" on TH-cam.. IT'S a great material!!! 😊😊
I loved watching your expressions and how you were smiling while you were watching & listening. It puts a smile on my face, too. 💙
How cute are they!!! Love them. Robin is a little showman indeed! Born to perform!❤❤❤
This is so freakin' fun! thanks!
I have a Bee Gees tattoo. I love them so.❤
What a fun video! I love this analysis of the early BeeGees. Fun to see how Robin was already so at ease on stage. Incredible harmonies even then! Thanks so much, Fil!
Morris "the straight -man" is the pivotal member here. Thanks Fil, I've never seen this B/4.
I could watch Robin and Maurice all day long. Robin is awesome in this video. Thanks.
I didn’t really think much of The Bee Gees back in the 70s, but after seeing this as well as a recent episode of Professor Of Rock telling of their many comebacks over the years, I’ve gained a new appreciation of them and now find them simply wonderful😊
They’re songwriting was impeccable
@markhesse2928 YES! That episode started an avalanche of music and information for me too, although I do have the 1978 Greatest Hits on an actual record. 👍🏻
Reminds me so much of The Osmonds early before Donny. With the ham being Jay. You even see similarities between Jay and Robin here as they both knew exactly what camera was panning in. Love this!
Yes, the Osmonds are so fun to watch on their old performances on the Andy Williams show. They could really harmonize from a young age.
Great trio group and their music went on thru so many decades and variations 🎤🎶
"Trafalgar" is Bee Gees album from 1971 everyone should own. Absolutely beautiful songs and way better than those of Saturday Night Fever period.
This is one of my FAVORITE Bee Gees videos!! I watch it whenever I need to relax & smile!!
My daughter found this video last week and showed it to me. Robin had us in stitches, especially in "My Old Man's a Dustman". I think her exact words were, "Little dude in the front is killing me"...and now she keeps singing it, complete with all Robin's movements.😂😂
This was a fun one, for sure. Is there anyone who doesn't love the Bee Gees? It was definitely entertaining to see them at this age. 😊
Aww, they sound great, even at this early stage in their career.
..Funny throwback for the Bee Gees..!! 😃Thank you and.. an evening gift....💌 Your smile rewards..🏹⭐
i was a fan in 1967 and when i had a band, we played a lot of their hits. "spicks and specks" was their earliest song we played. they were pure talent! i quit listening
to them when they went disco. now, if you actually hear a beegee song on the radio, it's disco! i hate disco! robin singing "i started a joke" is wonderful.
Your smile while watching this is so sweet!
"the best band in the land" What a great find! Thanks Fil.
Aaaww, the Gibb brothers before they knew dentists existed, LOL. Also fun to see that Robin was the smallest here. He sure caught up to his twin Maurice and outgrew him.
Actually they has started with dentistry. Go back to the earlier TV appearance and see what they started with. 1960 I believe.
@@lilly5157 Yeah, I know. Their teeth should be enough for people to tell they're originally from the UK. Their and older generations of Brits were generally known for not having the best teeth.
What a journey from these youngsters to the gold medallion wearing, hairy chested disco gods of the 70's! 😁What a little ham Robin was! Thanks. Very cute.
In my opinion only, the best harmony band I've ever heard, the layering of vocals is 100% absolute perfect timing, Root, third & fith, sublime.
Love this video. Can’t take my eyes off Robin. His voice was phenomenal when he grew up…
LOVE the younger boys arm movements.
I actually enjoyed watching you watching them! That Robin was a hoot!
Interesting analyses. There will never be another "BeeGees". Sadly they had to stop too early because Maurices death. I learned from TH-cam that they had no musical education. And what a career!
Barry had been writing original songs for sometime, but the programs they performed on required them to perform well known songs. Robin was actually the introvert and Maurice was the extrovert. Remember that this was before the Beatles had made their major impact and schtick was very much a part of the young Bee Gees performances. It’s one thing they never lost as they became famous, although Maurice would become the comedian.
I learn more about music spending 18 minutes with Fil than all day with my music history professors.
Great analysis, Fil! Yes, these three wonderful and talented young men were crowd pleasers even at this stage in their careers. Their enthusiasm and showmanship were present from the very beginning and everyone can see from watching early performances like this one why they were destined to become the superstars of tomorrow in just four more years that lasted over five decades. I'm not sure if any other musical group could ever claim that. In my eyes they're in a league all of their own. Greatest group ever!
This is a fantastic video of the young Bee Gees. Of course they are adorable and so talented already. Robin is personality plus for sure! It's interesting how Barry's falsetto is starting to show. The Bee Gees had the most amazing, distinctive sound as a trio that I ever came across. My favorite songs by them are "Jive Talkin", "You Should be Dancing" and the fantastic "Staying Alive!" Talk about blue-eyed soul, they had it. It's so surreal that Barry is the last surviving brother. In my mind, they will always be The Bee Gees. Wonderful analysis Fil!
There's a great double CD, sadly Long out of print called 'Brilliant From Birth' which featured all of their early pre 1966 recordings. The title pretty well summed it up however, 'Brilliant From Birth'.
Being an Aussie and a fan, all of their pre 1966 45 records are worth big dollars now.
Even in later years, there was still no better sound with just the 3 brothers with Barry's acoustic guitar.
Wonderful stuff Fil!
I remember them singing this way back then.
It's truly amazing that just four years later they were writing (and performing) songs like 'New York Mining Disaster 1941' and 'To Love Somebody'. Robin and Maurice look so young here.
They did this on The Midnight Special, pretty much identical arrangement, in 1973 or so. It's on YT.
Thanks for another great analysis! I love seeing these really early clips of the Bee Gees when they were really young. They had so much raw talent even back then. My favorite era by them is the 60's-70's before disco.
awesome harmonies even then
I watch Bee Gees and Andy clips all the time. Good to hear your comments and enjoyment.Their humour was always brilliant.
Thanks Fil
Love your videos but I must say I especially love the Bee Gees videos. Your smile lights up the room when you're watching them. Thanks for all you do and explain.
Wow, such youngens! They sure grew from there, doesn't sound like them lol. Always loved the Bee Gees, such talent. Thanks Fil😊✨️🎸🎤🎼
Another great video Fil! The Bee Gees from 1967-1972 were my favorite.
I just read the other comments, and basically have nothing else to add, but I do want to thank you so much for hitting these older groups (some of the very best, you may remember my comments on the Beatles--love the early stuff; the Andrew Sisters, etc.). And, what a treat to what the Bee Gees were like at that age!!! Oh, my goodness. Another treat of equal value was watching your face as you enjoyed the performance!! Thank you, Fil!! Great video! 😘
Your expression is always so nice. You just seem like a golden human being.
Thanks!
I still sing ‘My old man’s a dustman’ when I’m in a funny mood along with ‘Mud mud glorious mud’. 😀
A great natural job they did while still so young. ❤️🙏🎸I just listened to ‘In the Morning’ and it is lovely. I really love the lyrics👍
Your smile gets any bigger ,it's not gonna fit your face 😁💜
Thank you, this was so interesting. I'm a new subscriber due to your previous Bee Gee's reactions and voice analysis videos. I'm a huge Bee Gees' fan but I hadn't been that interested in their super early, black and white, childhood stuff until I saw your thumbnail for this video and decided to watch. I'm so glad I did, your analysis and breakdown of their voices and stage presence at such young ages was so worth the view, I've gleaned new appreciation for the brothers as the child prodigies I believe they were. -It's also so interesting to see that even at such young ages their distinct stage personalities were taking shape. Barry of course being the handsome young front man all business about keeping the song going, and Robin and Mo standing together moving in unison. But Robin's natural front man presence was evident also in his confidence of personality, as you noted. And if you noticed Maurice's expression in parts of My Old Man's a Dust Man, he was already exhibiting his since of humor with a slightly bored expression while Robin and Barry played to the audience. Something we would see take shape much later when Mo would be the funny man onstage during songs such as Holliday, acting bored as he stood aside, looking at his watch, and trying to break in as Robin and Barry sang the catch; De de de de de de DE De de de de De.
Smiled through that entire video. Great seeing them so young!
The first time I saw these early performances of the Bee Gees I got a kick seeing them so young. like how you pointed out how the Gibbs brothers crafted their vocals and showmanship at a young age. even you Fil seems to really enjoyed witching these early performance of the Bee Gees. 😊
They grew up making home movies and his father was a drummer in a local band when they were young and i also think they were “comedians” with a well developed sense of fun early on. All these things i think contributed to their naturalness on stage
The Gee Gee's were super talented is an understatement. Maurice's bass lines were phenomenal. A funny story I heard Tommy Emmanuel tell about when they were all kids in Australia. Tommy attended the equivalent of a Country Fair and saw these three brothers on stage entertaining the crowd. He didn't who they were back then but noticed the guitar player (Barry) had his guitar tuned to an open chord and just played three chords using a barre finger position.... He told his dad... "these kids will never make it in the music business"🤣🤣
And Barry has told us that he learned how to play from his Hawaiian neighbor, who taught Barry to play in that method. Plus, Barry is left-handed, and is playing right-handed. Is there nothing he can't do?
Fil. I saw this trio at Surf City in Sydney back in 1964. Barry is 17 and the twins 13. Even then the harmony was masterful. They played all around Sydney and New South Wales mainly with the man who 'discovered' them - Col Joye and The Joyboys.
Aussie here. Iused to watch them on Brian Henderson's Bandstand as well.
They were discovered at the Redcliffe Speedway where they used to perform by a Brisbane DJ Bill Gates and he promoted them. He may have taken them to Sydney. Their first tv appearances were on Brisbane children shows.
This was awesome. It's great that they were the BeeGees from such a young age.
Those harmonies though at such a young age..❤
Great video analysis. So sweet. Made me smile. 🙂
It made me smile too!
Oh this was so much fun! You can tell how much they love to sing and perform. Thank you Fil for this.
THIS WAS SO CUTE! ROBIN WAS A CHARACTER AND THE SONGS WERE REALLY ADORABLE. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT A "COUNSEL FLAT" IS OR A "DUST COLLECTOR" IS? I ALWAYS HEARD THEY WERE AUSTRALIAN, BUT NEVER KNEW THEY WERE BORN IN ENGLAND. SAD HOW ALL THE BOYS, SAY FOR BARRY, ARE GONE. I THINK THEY HAVE TWO SISTERS? I SAW A VIDEO OF BARRY VISITING THEIR FAMILY HOME AND IT WAS SMALL CONSIDERING ALL THE CHILDREN AND PARENTS LIVING THERE. I GUESS NO OCCUPANCY PERMIT LIKE NOW A DAYS. I WONDER DID MOM MAKE THEIR MATCHING VESTS? I LOVED THIS SO MUCH. REALLY ADORABLE. THANKS FIL!
A council flat is like government subsidized housing. Dustman is a garbageman. Yes, their mother made their vests. She used a pair of gold shoes to make the BGs symbols.. They have one older sister, Leslie, who is still living.
So lovely 😊
Thank you very much for your recognition of these geniuses. As you know perfectly well the bee gees were censored on the radios, refused to broadcast their songs, their records were burned in football stadiums and it was always a group very mistreated by critics and musical establishment. Years ago saying that you were a fan of the Bee Gees was a source of shame for many people (certainly not for me), today little by little they are achieving the recognition they deserve as one of the greatest bands of all time.
I have never listened to popular music...until now. I'm 84 years old and due to a casual comment I decided to research the Bee Gees. As of now I have probably watched all their videos, including all your analysis of their voices (you are so talented). You mentioned Robin's confidence, but their mother said Maurice was the outgoing, confident one and Robin was shy. You probably know shy people often compensate, if you think about it. I like the one where young Robin pretends to play the trumpet. It seems to me he is looking right at the trumpet player and taking his cues.
Young Robin playing the trumpet was in Little Gold Ring.
Actually it’s Little Band if Gold.
Seeing this reminded me again that at ANY age, Barry has ALWAYS had THE BEST HAIR😅
The best group ever. ❤
A great group with great harmonies
Thanks for bringing this one to us today. Lots of smiles were generated, I'm sure. They could hardly contain themselves; they look so happy to be performing and being funny, too. The preview of Barry's falsetto was interesting, especially since that part could have gone to any of them. Great job...🎉 Rock!
Music is what got us through 1963.
@WingsOfPegasus1.. After President Kennedy was killed, we were very depressed in America. It didn't change until the Beatles, came to America.
We had days of Gray sad music on television. Yes, we should pay respect; but it's not healthy for children.
When 9/11 happened, I wanted my son to watch some; but 3 days worth., It's not healthy.
Thank goodness for cable.
Fun look and different analysis examining this trio's vocals in covers from early stage of career. But noting how these vocalists would evolve into songsters with mega hits
Thanks for this, Fil, so delightful! Obviously they were Born for Greatness❤🔥
Wow amazing 😊👍✨
Individually- Brilliant
Together - Perfection
Their harmonies were awesome.
As they grew,their writing,their style changes just to stay relative were to me truly amazing, been following these guys forever, just adore them all❤❤❤❤
The harmonies were there from the beginning. I know this sounds corny, but it’s clear that they were destined for stardom. They were so talented. I must say that it was later in the 60’s that they did shine as huge stars - and yet, it was only about 4-5 years later they were world wide stars. What a talent - and such a tragedy with their lifes. Only Barry left. 😢
OMG, they are gorgeous. Maurice still doing that bored thing he did so well and Robin so very cute. And their musicianship shone right from the very start. Fabulous. I actually remember seeing them during this time on telly in Sydney. Thanks Fil.
The Bee Gees were born to sing and thrill the world with their amazing talent ~ beautiful!
WOW, Fil!! Another Bee Gees analysis video! What a treat! ❤ It's wonderful that you examined this early part of their career! I don't believe enough people are aware of this part of their lives and what longevitiy they had in spite of the obstacles life threw at them. This brought a smile to my face--loved seeing your own smile as you watched them. Thank you so much!
I loved the oldest when he had the beard . Stsyin alive . Yeah
thx for this...HILARIOUS and adorably sweet..knew I'd not see 70s floofy hair but not expecting Brylcreem😁
💕 FIL! 💕
That SMILE 💕❤️💕
Awesome analysis. There really young there. Was a fan of The Bee Gees. Reminds me of the time when a friend and Barry Gibb almost ran into each other. This was before Saturday Night Fever Barry was really tall. 🎸😅👍🤙🏻
Hi Fil,
This was a WONDERFUL analysis today! I love these guys… so amazingly gifted and talented and a joy to watch and listen to. They would, to me become the group that no one else could surpass! They were just the ultimate professionals, showmen, vocalists and musicians. Awesome look back at their earlier years. But I will always love their Disco era style songs the best. It just doesn’t get any better than, Stayin’ Alive…!!! Love what you have done with this analysis and how you showcased these talented brothers. You Are The Best… Debbie☮️😍
Barry was 17 and Maurice and Robin were 14. I would like to know what a council flat is? Lol. Robin was quite an actor. Lol. Rest in peace Robin and Maurice. You both are so missed. God bless you Barry. I know you miss your brothers. Thank you Fil for your analysis. Take care.
A council flat is public housing for the working poor. Rent-subsidized apartment in a city-owned building.
I love The Bee Gees music. This performance was so enjoyable to watch. When you slowed down Barry's falsetto it made me think of his vocals on "More than a Woman." This was another fun analysis to watch and you did a great job pointing out the details. 😊🎸🎵
This is the version by Tavares. I prefer this to The Bee Gees version.
@@moemcgovern7345 I like both versions. Tavares also had some great songs back in the day. I always liked "Whodunit" and "Heaven Must be Missing an Angel."
OMG😂, they are awesome and so adorable. Fil I loved that you couldn't stop with the big big smiles. Thank you
Thanks for doing this Fil. The Bee Gees have been such a a fantastic band and group over all the years of my life (50+ years). There is so much one can say, and that has been said, but one can't deny just how great they were as singer song writers! So good.
P.S. You should (in your own time) check out some of the documentaries that show their early history where the boys were working in pubs and club where they worked in the RAIN with everyone standing about in ankle deep water. The boys put in the hard yards and were seasoned by the time they did this act.
Wow, that was a fun video and analysis! The Bee Gees are one of my favorite "family" singers and I enjoy listening to their music. Thank you Fil, for another wonderful analysis! Rock!
Great one! So nice to see their old stuff.