Jive Talkin'
Bee Gees
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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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Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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21 facts about this song
Year of Release"Jive Talkin'" was released by the Bee Gees in the year 1975.
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Top Chart PositionThe song marked the Bee Gees' return to popularity, achieving the Number 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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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.
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Production TeamThe production of "Jive Talkin'" was handled by Arif Mardin, who is credited for helping the Bee Gees redefine their sound.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics tackle the topic of a man confronting his deceitful lover, with "jive talkin'" referring to dishonest, deceptive language.
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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.
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Recording LocationThe 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.
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BackgroundThe 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.
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Use in Film"Jive Talkin'" was later used as part of the soundtrack for the famous 1977 film "Saturday Night Fever", starring John Travolta.
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Cover VersionsSeveral 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.
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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.
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Peak Chart PositionThe 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.
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Album Inclusion"Jive Talkin'" was later included on the band's album "Main Course" which released in June 1975.
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Genre and StyleThe 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.
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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.
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Songwriting and CompositionThe 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.
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Music VideoAn 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.
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ReceptionDespite 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.
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Cover VersionsMany notable artists have covered "Jive Talkin'", including Boogie Box High, a project by George Michael, in 1987.
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Recognition and AwardsIn 2004, Rolling Stone ranked "Jive Talkin'" at number 405 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe 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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