Director Frank Marshall spent more than 100 hours listening to Bee Gees’ Music for his documentary, ‘How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.’ So did he learn what made the band of brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb such prolific songwriters?

“They’re storytellers,” Marshall told Variety’s Doc Dreams, presented by National Geographic. “And that’s important to people — the song is about something. That’s why we named the movie “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.” It was a very significant moment in their getting back together in the early days. They also have an incredible musical sense. The melodies, the hooks they create [are] all very catchy.”

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16 Replies to “How The Bee Gees Brothers Found Success As Songwriters”

  1. I remember seeing the Gibb boys quite a bit in Redcliffe Australia when I was growing up. They played little gigs around town, and I recall them singing on a Brisbane TV 'Telethon', which was a phone in charity event, and also near Christmas one year, on the rooftop play area where Mums left the kids while shopping at McWhirter's department store. They were only young in those days of course, but they had amazing harmonies even then. The memories of that time are wonderful. The city now has a special "Bee Gees Way' where Bee Gees memorabilia is displayed. This was opened by Barry Gibb.

  2. Another self appointed expert. Fanny is the one song he goes on about. Seriously???? This guy is fucking clueless. Vocal coaches music academy's??? No idea. Just natural talent and determination.

  3. I love the BeeGees! My dad introduce me when I was about like 7 years old and it’s something we bond over till this day and I’ve been in love with with them since. It’s a well done documentary.

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