Jive Talkin'

Bee Gees

About Jive Talkin'

"Jive Talkin'" is a song by the Bee Gees, released as a single in May 1975 by RSO Records. This was the lead single from the album Main Course (as well as a song from the 1977 soundtrack, Saturday Night Fever) and hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100; it also reached the top-five on the UK Singles Chart in the middle of 1975. Largely recognised as the group's "comeback" song, it was their first US top-10 hit since "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" (1971).


Year:
1979
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It's just your jive talkin'
You're telling me lies, yeah
Jive talkin'
You wear a disguise
Jive talkin'
So misunderstood, yeah
Jive talkin'
You really no good

Oh, my child
You'll never know
Just what you mean to me
Oh, my child
You got so much
You're gonna take away my energy

With all your jive talkin'
You're telling me lies, yeah
Good lovin'
Still gets in my eyes
Nobody believes what you say
It's just your jive talkin'
That gets in the way

Oh my love
You're so good
Treating me so cruel
There you go
With your fancy lies
Leavin' me lookin'
Like a dumbstruck fool
With all your

Jive talkin'
You're telling me lies, yeah
Jive talkin'
You wear a disguise
Jive talkin'
So misunderstood, yeah
Jive talkin'
You just ain't no good

Love talkin'
Is all very fine, yeah
Jive talkin'
Just isn't a crime
And if there's somebody
You'll love till you die
Then all that jive talkin'
Just gets in your eye

Jive talkin'
You're telling me lies,yeah
Good lovin'
Still gets in my eyes
Nobody believes what you say
It's just your jive talkin'
That gets in the way

Love talkin'
Is all very fine, yeah
Jive talkin', just isn't a crime
And if there's somebody
You'll love till you die
Then all that jive talkin'
Just gets in your eye, yeah yeah

Oh jive talkin'
Jive talkin'
Oh jive talkin'

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Bee Gees

The Bee Gees were a musical group founded in 1958. The group's line-up consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were successful for most of their decades of recording music, but they had two distinct periods of exceptional success: as a pop act in the late 1960s/early 1970s, and as prominent performers of the disco music era in the late 1970s. The group sang three-part tight harmonies that were instantly recognisable; Robin's clear vibrato lead was a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the late 1970s and 1980s. The brothers wrote all of their own hits, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists. more »

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Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb

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21 facts about this song

Year of Release
"Jive Talkin'" was released by the Bee Gees in the year 1975.
Top Chart Position
The song marked the Bee Gees' return to popularity, achieving the Number 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Information
"Jive Talkin'" was the lead single from their album "Main Course", marking their transition from a ballad-oriented sound to a more disco-oriented sound.
Production Team
The production of "Jive Talkin'" was handled by Arif Mardin, who is credited for helping the Bee Gees redefine their sound.
Song Theme
The lyrics tackle the topic of a man confronting his deceitful lover, with "jive talkin'" referring to dishonest, deceptive language.
Musical Style
"Jive Talkin'" is primarily regarded as a disco song, with its distinct syncopated rhythm pattern, that was a predictor of the Bee Gees’ upcoming disco sound that defined their international success.
Recording Location
The song was notably recorded in Criteria Studios in Miami, which is where the Bee Gees adopted more of an American soul influence in their music.
Background
The song's title originally baffled RSO Records owner Robert Stigwood, who was unfamiliar with the term "jive talk." The Brothers Gibb had to explain to him that it was slang for deceptive or insincere chatter.
Use in Film
"Jive Talkin'" was later used as part of the soundtrack for the famous 1977 film "Saturday Night Fever", starring John Travolta.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Jive Talkin'", including Boogie Box High, a musical project headed by George Michael's cousin Andros Georgiou, which released a version of the song that peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart in 1987. Meanwhile, legendary soul singer Rufus Thomas released a funk version of the song in the same year of its release.
Recordings and Releases
"Jive Talkin'" was a popular song by the Bee Gees, recorded in January 1975 and released as a single on 31 May 1975.
Peak Chart Position
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for two weeks in August 1975, becoming the Bee Gees' second number-one hit on the U.S chart.
Album Inclusion
"Jive Talkin'" was later included on the band's album "Main Course" which released in June 1975.
Genre and Style
The song is often hailed as a notable shift from Bee Gees' earlier, more melodic style to the distinctive disco sound that defined their later career.
Song Theme
"Jive Talkin'" is about a man confronting his partner for not being honest in their relationship; 'Jive Talkin' in the song represents deceptively untruthful conversation.
Songwriting and Composition
The song was written by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb - the three members of Bee Gees. It characteristically features Barry Gibb's falsetto singing style, tight harmonies, and a danceable beat.
Music Video
An early music video for 'Jive Talkin'' features the band members playing the song on an empty soundstage, with Barry Gibb on lead vocals and guitar, Maurice on bass, and Robin on keyboard.
Reception
Despite some radio stations initially refusing to play it due to its "street-language" title, the song soon became a major hit and is credited with helping to usher in the disco era.
Cover Versions
Many notable artists have covered "Jive Talkin'", including Boogie Box High, a project by George Michael, in 1987.
Recognition and Awards
In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked "Jive Talkin'" at number 405 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song was prominently featured in the opening scene of the film "Saturday Night Fever" - a movie that showcased the disco phenomenon in the late 70s.

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