Bee Gees – Massachusetts.91
Bee Gees – Massachusetts“Massachusetts” is a song by the Bee Gees, written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb and released in 1967. The song was later included in their 1968 album, Horizontal. Robin Gibb sang lead vocals on this song and it would become one of his staple songs to perform during both Bee Gees concerts and his solo appearances. The song is a Baroque pop and folk rock song.
The lyrics describe the protagonist’s homesickness for Massachusetts, where he was born. The song became the first of the group’s five No. 1 hits on the UK Singles Chart, reached No. 1 in 12 other countries, peaked at No. 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and eventually sold over five million copies worldwide. The song is widely recognized as one of the Bee Gees’ signature songs.
About The Song
“Massachusetts” is a song by the Bee Gees, written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb and released in 1967. The song was later included in their 1968 album, Horizontal. Robin Gibb sang lead vocals on this song and it would become one of his staple songs to perform during both Bee Gees concerts and his solo appearances. The song is a Baroque pop and folk rock song.
The lyrics describe the protagonist’s homesickness for Massachusetts, where he was born. The song became the first of the group’s five No. 1 hits on the UK Singles Chart, reached No. 1 in 12 other countries, peaked at No. 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and eventually sold over five million copies worldwide. The song is widely recognized as one of the Bee Gees’ signature songs.
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