TOP 100 SONGS WRITTEN BY THE BEE GEES. Today: #1. This post concludes the countdown.

Caffè ☕️Lattè presents:

THE 100 BEST SONGS

WRITTEN BY THE

BEE GEES

The Bee Gees was a trio consisting of 3 siblings: older brother Barry (born in Manchester in 1946), and twins Maurice and Robin Gibb (born Isle Of Man in 1949). The brothers first performed in Manchester in 1955. Three years later, the Gibb family emigrated to Brisbane, Australia. Today, the group is regarded one of the most successful music acts of all-time.

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STAYIN’ ALIVE Bee Gees

Few opening scenes on the big screen come close to the indelible image of John Travolta strutting down the street as Tony Manero in ‘Saturday Night Fever’. The pulsing beat entices the audience in and, long after it has finished, this is the song that powers the blockbuster. In fact, “Stayin’ Alive” remains an iconic moment in cinema and in popular culture. The song itself is without doubt, The Bee Gees’ most recognizable song.

From its first screening, “Stayin’ Alive” has remained a floorfiller, instantly evoking our memories of the 1970s, disco and dancing. When the sequel to ‘Saturday Night Fever’ was made, the hit provided its title. 

A close listen to its lyrics reveals layers of themes. There’s a combination of bravado and confidence with details about the struggles of everyday life. Despite the driving beat and rhythms, the verses describe the difficulties of just staying alive.

The single, written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, was the second Bee Gees #1 hit lifted off the film soundtrack. Like “How Deep Is Your Love” before it, the disc topped the US Chart. As well as spending 4 weeks at #1 there, the song also made the top in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In Britain, the single reached #4. The Bee Gees co-produced the track with Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson.

‘Saturday Night Fever’ went on to become the best selling soundtrack of all-time, amassing sales that exceeded 40 million copies. The album reached #1 in America, Britain, Japan, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It also collected the Album of the Year Grammy Award.