Did the Bee Gees ever visit Massachusetts?
The Bee Gees had never actually been to Massachusetts when they recorded this; they just liked the sound of the name. Robin Gibb explained in 1000 UK #1 Hits by Jon Kutner and Spencer Leigh: “We have never been there but we loved the word and there is always something magic about American place names.
Which Bee Gee sang Massachusetts?
Bee Gees
Massachusetts/Artists
Why did the Bee Gees sing a song about Massachusetts?
During a chance meeting in London between the Seekers’ lead singer Judith Durham and Maurice Gibb, Durham learned that “Massachusetts” was originally intended for her group and in 2003 the Seekers recorded the song as a tribute to Maurice following his death earlier that year.
What year Bee Gees Massachusetts?
1968
Massachusetts/Released
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.
Who played drums on Bee Gees Massachusetts?
Colin Petersen
| Colin Petersen | |
|---|---|
| Instruments | Drums guitar |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Labels | Spin Polydor Atco Parlophone |
| Associated acts | Steve & The Board Bee Gees Humpy Bong |
Who sang Massachusetts at 2017 Oscars?
Ed Sheeran performs “Massachusetts” at Stayin’ Alive: A #GRAMMYSalute To The Music Of The #BeeGees. Gena Durant and 114 others like this. Absolutely beautifully done. Thank you Ed Sheeran for a magical rendition of a beautiful song.
Who wrote the song Massachusetts for the Bee Gees?
Robin Gibb
Maurice GibbBarry Gibb
Massachusetts/Composers