Not surprisingly, the brothers' first song after reconciling was 'How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?', which provided some symmetry to their own situation. It's interesting to note that Maurice married singer/actress Lulu, who most will remember as the singer on the smash hit 'To Sir with Love' (she also appeared in the movie). Much is made of how the brothers functioned as 'one' while writing and singing, but as often happens, success brought out the egos, and in 1969 Robin quit the group due to his creative clashes with Barry. Stigwood would guide them through their career peaks and valleys. It's noted that early work from the Bee Gees sounded very much like the Beatles, and it was music executive Robert Stigwood who truly recognized their talent and the possibilities of their stunning harmonies. Jonas and Gallagher both speak to performing with one's brothers, and it's Gallagher who nails it with, 'Brothers singing is an instrument nobody can buy.' In comparison, Timberlake's few comments seem to be included because of who he is rather than what he has to say. It's a prediction that certainly came true.Īlong the way, we hear recollections from musical luminaries such as Eric Clapton, Chris Martin, Nick Jonas, Justin Timberlake, and Noel Gallagher. Barry promised his younger siblings they were 'going to be famous'. Robin's tear-jerking voice perfectly blended with Barry's power (and later falsetto), while Maurice was a natural harmonizer. Contrary to popular belief, the boys were born on the Isle of Man, and only later did the family relocate to Australia.

Going back to their childhood, we see 5 year old twins Robin and Maurice joining with older (by 3 years) brother Barry to perform live shows. If somehow you are unfamiliar with their music, this beautiful performance will clue you in quickly.įlash forward to 2019, and we hear from 73 year old Barry Gibb as he dolefully states, 'my immediate family is gone'. The foot-tapping 'Stayin' Alive' plays over the opening, but we soon cut to a 1979 concert in Oakland where the Bee Gees are performing the film's title track.

Director Frank Marshall delivers a heartfelt and quite detailed chronicle of the familial music group that experienced the highest highs and lowest lows. that instantly recognizable lyric is a bit ironic when it comes to the fascinating story of the Brothers Gibb - a story of love, ego, success, and tragedy. 'Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, you're stayin' alive'.

Reviewed by ferguson-6 8 / 10 I started a joke

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