

I was really curious as to how Barry negotiated that as being the oldest.” We had a band together in the ’60s for about 10 minutes. Director-producer Frank Marshall Courtesy of Matthew Carey

Sibling dynamics are something Marshall could identify with. Robin’s high vibrato characterized the group’s early sound, as in 1967’s “I Started a Joke.” But he and Barry shared primary vocals on the 1968 hit “I’ve Got to Get a Message to You.” The film explores the tensions that grew between Robin and Barry over who’s voice would predominate each of the brothers wanted solo careers and in 1969 Robin announced his intention to quit the Bee Gees. It’s hard to put into words how affected I was at the start of this, because I knew almost every song by heart… They’re so infectious.”

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“Sadly, is taken for granted… Working on this film you get the full catalog and you kind of immerse yourself. “The sweetest voices you’ve ever heard,” says Mark Monroe, nominated for producing and writing the documentary. It was the big talent that elevated them, both for singing and songwriting: “To Love Somebody” (1967), “Massachusetts” (1968), “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” (1971), “Jive Talkin’” (1975), “Nights on Broadway” (1975), “You Should Be Dancing” (1976), “Love So Right” (1976), “How Deep Is Your Love” (1977), “Stayin’ Alive” (1977), “Too Much Heaven” (1978), “Tragedy” (1979), not to mention all the hits they wrote for other artists. “All of us had the same understanding,” Barry recalls in the film, “that we were going to be famous come hell or high water.” Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb recording in 1970 Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix via Getty Images/HBO As 'Naked Attraction' Becomes Surprise Hit For Max, Casey Bloys Reminds That HBO Was Home To 'Real Sex' & 'Cathouse'
