TOP   APC   PEAK   title   YEAR  
  1   390   98   STAYIN' ALIVE   1978  
  2   752   112   MASSACHUSETTS   1967  
  3   857   230   NIGHT FEVER   1978  
  4   882   306   HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE   1977  
  5   1102   385   WORDS   1968  
  6   1157   108   SPICKS AND SPECKS   1967  
  7   1354   619   TRAGEDY   1979  
  8   1409   583   YOU WIN AGAIN   1987  
  9   1536   588   I STARTED A JOKE   1969  
  10   1540   538   NIGHTS ON BROADWAY   1975  
  11   1563   489   DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER   1969  
  12   1784   666   LONELY DAYS   1970  
  13   2412   927   NEW YORK MINING DISASTER 1941   1967  
  14   2521   357   I'VE GOTTA GET A MESSAGE TO YOU   1968  
  15   2600   160   WORLD   1967  
  16   3612   1508   TO LOVE SOMEBODY   1967  
  17   4061   1906   YOU SHOULD BE DANCING   1976  
  18   4530   2082   TOO MUCH HEAVEN   1978  
  19   5149   1613   HOLIDAY   1967  
  20   5465   2226   HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART   1971  
  21   6500   1217   JUMBO   1968  
  22   6916   2477   MY WORLD   1972  
  23   7238   1546   FIRST OF MAY   1969  
  24   7743   1797   TOMORROW TOMORROW   1969  
  25   8872   2398   THE SINGER SANG HIS SONG   1968  
  26   9710   2719   I.O.I.O.   1970  
  27   10799   3463   JIVE TALKING   1975  
  28   10968   4238   SECRET LOVE   1991  
  29   12438   3925   HE'S A LIAR   1981  
  30   14204   5491   PAYING THE PRICE OF LOVE   1993  
  31   16343   7666   RUN TO ME   1972  
  32   16824   5660   ALIVE   1972  
  33   16831   5664   LET THERE BE LOVE   1970  
  34   18386   6503   THE WOMAN IN YOU   1983  
  35   19452   6769   ORDINARY LIVES   1989  
  36       7268   WHEN THE SWALLOWS FLY   1971  
  37       13419   MORE THAN A WOMAN   1977  
  38       7761   ISRAEL   1972  
  39       12878  
ALONE
  1997  
  40       3659   LOVE YOU INSIDE OUT   1979  
                     
                     
  The Bee Gees, consisting of brothers Barry Gibb (born September 1, 1946), Robin Gibb (December 22, 1949 – May 20, 2012), and Maurice Gibb (December 22, 1949 – January 12, 2003), began their musical journey in the 1950s. Born on the Isle of Man, they grew up in Manchester, England, before moving to Australia with their family in 1958. There, they started pursuing their music career seriously, performing under various names, including The Rattlesnakes and Wee Johnny Hays and the Blue Cats.

One of the first anecdotes that confirmed their musical calling took place in a cinema in Manchester. The young brothers were supposed to play a record and lip-sync to it, like other children did. However, on the way to the cinema, the record broke, forcing them to sing live. To their surprise, their performance received an overwhelmingly positive response from the audience, motivating them to pursue a career in music.

In Australia, the brothers had their first breakthrough when a local DJ, Bill Gates, discovered their talent and introduced them to the music industry. This led to their first hit, "Spicks and Specks" (1966), which became a major success in Australia. This success gave them the confidence to return to England, where they signed a contract in 1967 with Robert Stigwood, an influential music producer.

Their first international album, Bee Gees 1st (1967), brought them worldwide recognition with hits such as "New York Mining Disaster 1941", "To Love Somebody", and "Massachusetts". The brothers' unique harmonies and emotional lyrics made them beloved by a broad audience. Throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, they continued to produce hits, including "I Started a Joke", "Lonely Days", and "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart", their first number-one hit in the United States.

Despite their success, the group faced challenges. In 1969, the band temporarily split due to creative differences, with Robin starting a solo career. Barry and Maurice continued as the Bee Gees, but after a brief period, the group reunited in 1970. Their album 2 Years On marked their comeback, featuring the hit "Lonely Days".

Another interesting anecdote from this period is that in 1967, the Bee Gees were introduced by their manager Robert Stigwood as "the new Beatles." This was a bold claim, but their harmonies and songwriting style indeed bore similarities to the legendary band. Although they never reached the status of the Beatles, they established themselves as one of the most influential groups of their time.

In 1975, the Bee Gees underwent a radical transformation that once again propelled them to the top of the music industry. After experiencing declining success in the early 1970s, they found their new sound in R&B and disco, partly due to their collaboration with producer Arif Mardin. This resulted in the album Main Course, which introduced their signature falsetto style and produced hits such as "Jive Talkin'" and "Nights on Broadway".

Their next album, Children of the World (1976), solidified their place in the disco scene with the global hit "You Should Be Dancing". This song became a favorite in nightclubs and marked the beginning of their dominance in the genre.

In 1977, the Bee Gees had the opportunity to write the soundtrack for the film Saturday Night Fever, starring John Travolta. This project became an unprecedented success and produced iconic songs such as "Stayin' Alive", "Night Fever", and "How Deep Is Your Love". The soundtrack spent 24 weeks at number one on the U.S. charts and sold over 40 million copies worldwide. The Bee Gees became the undisputed kings of disco.

Their next album, Spirits Having Flown (1979), built on their previous success with hits like "Too Much Heaven", "Tragedy", and "Love You Inside Out". This album sold over 30 million copies, solidifying the Bee Gees' status as superstars.

As the disco craze began to fade in the early 1980s, the Bee Gees experienced a decline in popularity. Their 1981 album, Living Eyes, was a commercial failure, prompting the group to focus more on songwriting and production for other artists. They wrote and produced hits for Barbra Streisand ("Woman in Love"), Dionne Warwick ("Heartbreaker"), Diana Ross ("Chain Reaction"), and Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton ("Islands in the Stream").

In 1988, tragedy struck when their younger brother Andy Gibb—who had enjoyed a successful solo career—passed away at the age of 30 due to drug and alcohol abuse. This was an emotionally difficult period for the Bee Gees.

Despite the challenges of the 1980s, the Bee Gees made an impressive comeback in the 1990s. Their 1997 album, Still Waters, was a huge success, selling over 2.5 million copies worldwide. This led to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that same year.

After releasing their final studio album, This Is Where I Came In (2001), it seemed that the Bee Gees were entering a new chapter in their career. The album was well received, bringing them back into the spotlight. Sadly, shortly thereafter, the group was struck by another tragedy when Maurice Gibb unexpectedly passed away in 2003 at the age of 53. His death marked the end of the Bee Gees as an active group.

Barry and Robin remained musically active but pursued separate paths. Barry Gibb focused on solo projects and collaborations with other artists, while Robin Gibb dedicated himself to solo albums and special performances. In 2009, Barry and Robin briefly reunited to perform as the Bee Gees, but a full reunion never materialized.

In 2012, Robin Gibb passed away at the age of 62 due to colorectal cancer, bringing a definitive end to the legendary group. Barry Gibb continued to keep the Bee Gees' music alive through performances and collaborations with other artists. In 2016, he released the solo album In the Now, returning to his signature style.

The Bee Gees’ influence remains strong in the music world. Their songs are still widely played, and their unique harmonies and songwriting have inspired generations of artists. In 2020, their legacy was celebrated with the documentary The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, which provided an in-depth look at their career and impact on music history.

Though the Bee Gees are no longer an active group, their music remains a timeless part of pop culture. Barry Gibb continues to perform, and their songs are still covered and remixed by contemporary artists. Their legacy as one of the most influential and successful groups in music history lives on.