Why did Robin Gibb write Massachusetts?

The song was originally intended for The Seekers, during a chance meeting in London between the Seekers lead singer Judith Durham and Maurice Gibb, Durham learned that “Massachusetts” was originally intended to fulfill The Bee Gees’ dream of becoming an early hit for her group.

When was Bee Gees Massachusetts?

Massachusetts (Bee Gees song)

“Massachusetts”
Released 19 September 1967 (UK) November 1967 (US)
Recorded 9, 17 August 1967
Studio IBC (Portland Place, London)
Genre Pop

Who wrote the Bee Gees song Massachusetts?

Robin Gibb
Maurice GibbBarry Gibb
Massachusetts/Composers

Which Bee Gee sang Massachusetts?

Bee Gees
Massachusetts/Artists

Who sang lead on Massachusetts?

What happened Robin Gibb?

Despite his determination, Gibb was not able to overcome his illness. He died in London on May 20, 2012, at the age of 62, after a long battle with cancer.

Where was Massachusetts by the Bee Gees recorded?

The Bee Gees had never actually been to Massachusetts when they recorded the song; they just liked the sound of the name as it was unusual, containing a lot of S’s. “Massachusetts” was recorded on August 9, 1967 along with “Sir Geoffrey Saved the World” at the IBC Studios in London and finished on August 17.

How old was Barry Gibb’s brother when he died?

Barry’s brother Robin Gibb passed away in 2012 after battling cancer for a number of years, while Robin’s twin brother Maurice Gibb died in 2003 due to complications of a twisted intestine. Their younger brother Andy Gibb died aged just 30 in 1988 after battling drug addiction and depression for many years. Video Player is loading.

Why did the Gibb brothers write Georgy Girl?

The thing of it, though, is that the Gibb brothers did not initially write the song for themselves. They were trying to sell it to The Seekers, the first Australian pop quartet to have major chart and sales success in the U.K. and U.S. (including their smash hit “Georgy Girl” ).

Who was the original singer of the song Massachusetts?

The song was originally intended for The Seekers, during a chance meeting in London between the Seekers lead singer Judith Durham and Maurice Gibb, Durham learned that “Massachusetts” was originally intended to fulfill The Bee Gees’ dream of becoming an early hit for her group.