The Joy of the Bee Gees (2014)

Profile of the Gibb brothers, from child stars in Australia to 70s disco superstars.

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Guilty pleasure or genius, misfits or mavericks, noble or naff - how do we really feel about the Bee Gees? Are the brothers Gibb a cacophony of falsettos or songwriting maestros, the soundtrack to every office party or masters of melancholy and existential rage? Are they comedy or Tragedy? How deep is our love and how deep are the Bee Gees? With a back catalogue that includes hits like How Do You Mend a Broken Heart, Massachusetts, Islands in the Stream, Stayin' Alive, Chain Reaction, How Deep Is Your Love, Gotta Get a Message to You, Words, To Love Somebody and Night Fever, the Bee Gees are second only to the Beatles in the 20th-century songwriting pantheon, but while their pop success spans several decades, there are different Bee Gees in different eras. Is there a central glue that unites the brothers and their music and, if so, what is it? The Joy of the Bee Gees features a rare interview with the last remaining Bee Gee brother, Barry Gibb, many of those musicians and industry ...

Director: Dione Newton
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Joy of the Bee Gees about?
Guilty pleasure or genius, misfits or mavericks, noble or naff - how do we really feel about the Bee Gees? Are the brothers Gibb a cacophony of falsettos or songwriting maestros, the soundtrack to every office party or masters of melancholy and existential rage? Are they comedy or Tragedy? How deep is our love and how deep are the Bee Gees? With a back catalogue that includes hits like How Do You Mend a Broken Heart, Massachusetts, Islands in the Stream, Stayin' Alive, Chain Reaction, How Deep Is Your Love, Gotta Get a Message to You, Words, To Love Somebody and Night Fever, the Bee Gees are second only to the Beatles in the 20th-century songwriting pantheon, but while their pop success spans several decades, there are different Bee Gees in different eras. Is there a central glue that unites the brothers and their music and, if so, what is it? The Joy of the Bee Gees features a rare interview with the last remaining Bee Gee brother, Barry Gibb, many of those musicians and industry ...
Who directed The Joy of the Bee Gees?
The Joy of the Bee Gees was directed by Dione Newton.
Who stars in The Joy of the Bee Gees?
The Joy of the Bee Gees stars Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb.
How long is The Joy of the Bee Gees?
The Joy of the Bee Gees has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The Joy of the Bee Gees?
The Joy of the Bee Gees is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was The Joy of the Bee Gees produced?
The Joy of the Bee Gees was produced in United Kingdom.