Top 10 Songs by the Bee Gees

Now that American Idol is back for another season chock full of "theme nights," I'm wondering if they will head back to the Bee Gees catalog for another round of what Simon Cowell might call "karaoke" tribute. The Bee Gees had a great deal of popularity starting in the late '60s and lasting throughout the '70s. For many people, the Bee Gees are synonymous with the disco movement of the '70s, thanks in large part to John Travolta and the movie Saturday Night Fever.

Bee Gees Top Ten # 1 - "Stayin' Alive"

This is the quintessential disco song; you may not know the verses but everyone knows the familiar chorus: "Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive". It's a fun, feel good song that you can let loose to while singing.

Bee Gees Top Ten # 2 - "To Love Somebody"

This song hits home with the romance and feelings. It's very heartfelt and emotional. If you're single, the song makes you want to know the feeling at the heart of the song. If you're attached, it makes you glad that you can identify with the narrator.

Bee Gees Top Ten # 3 - "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"

I like the irony of this song; the chorus asks, "How can you stop the rain from failing down? /how can you stop the sun from shining?" The answer is you can't do those things which mean you can't mend a broken heart either. The tune is catchy and most every person can identify with a broken heart.

Bee Gees Top Ten # 4 - "Night Fever"

This is the typical disco, feel-good sound that the Bee Gees made popular. The lyrics are sultry and hot which makes the song fun and flirty. Even if you don't know the lyrics, most everyone knows the chorus and it means it's fun to sing-along.

Bee Gees Top Ten # 5 - "How Deep Is Your Love"

It's a great ballad that has that classic disco sound, but I love how the song seems to build with the orchestration. I can't say I like the idea of needing to prove my love to someone, but nevertheless, the song is catchy and I always find myself singing along.

Bee Gees Top Ten # 6 - "Emotion"

This is a song about breaking up and the ensuing heartbreak. Everyone has experienced a break up and the full range of emotions that accompany the hurt of loosing a love.

Bee Gees Top Ten # 7 - "Jive Talkin'"