
The Bee Gees are fixed in the pop pantheon as the kings of disco music but the essence of their art was classic songwriting, a perfect confluence of melody, lyric, rhythm and harmony that crossed genres and will ensure their songs are sung long after the mirrorballs have all been hung up. “The song was always the most important thing,” according to Robin Gibb.”I always thought that was the glue that held everything together and will carry on after we’ve gone.” Here’s ten of the best from the pen of the brothers Gibb. 3. Words (1968) (Barry, Robin, Maurice) Gorgeous melody and simple lyrics combine for one of the all time great ballads. Cliff Richard turned it down, so the Bee Gees did it themselves. ...
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