Nights On Broadway

Before The Jacksons blamed it on the boogie, the Bee Gees blamed it on the nights on Broadway. Written by the group (Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb) and powered by their brotherly harmonies, the song tells a vague but emotional story about trying to make a love connection in the crazy town.

This was the follow-up to "Jive Talkin'," a #1 hit for the Bee Gees and the song that got their career back on track. "Jive Talkin'" was also the beginning of their disco phase, as they adapted their soulful sound to the genre. "Nights On Broadway" is a balance of disco and soul, and was a solid hit, reaching #7 in America.

While recording this, the producer Arif Martin asked if one of the Bee Gees could do some screaming during the main chorus to make the song more exciting. In response, Barry Gibb began singing higher and higher, eventually singing it in a falsetto that was unexpectedly powerful. He had never known he had such an ability and Barry's falsetto became a trademark of the Bee Gees. Barry Gibb recalled in a May 2001 interview with Mojo magazine: "Arif said to me, 'Can you scream?' I said, Under certain circumstances. He said, 'Can you scream in tune?' I said, Well, I'll try."