HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARRY GIBB
Barry Gibb is a singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame as a member of the Bee Gees (alongside his younger brothers, Robin and Maurice). Amongst their many hit singles, some of the trio’s most famous songs include “Stayin’ Alive”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “Night Fever”, “Tragedy, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).
The last surviving member of the Bee Gees, in 1994, Barry Gibb was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 1997, he was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (along with his two brothers).
On this very day, September 1st 1946, Barry Gibb was born in Douglas, Isle of Man. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 78 years ago today, I’ve chosen a popular disco track that topped the music charts in both Canada and the U.S.. Taken from the album, “Children of the World”, here’s the Bee Gees, featuring today’s birthday boy, BARRY GIBB, with “YOU SHOULD BE DANCING”….