Stayin' Alive
Bee Gees
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Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk I'm a woman's man: no time to talk Music loud and women warm, I've been kicked around Since I was born And now it's all right, it's OK And you may look the other way We can try to understand The new york times' effect on man Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin' And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me Somebody help me, yeah Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me, yeah I'm stayin' alive
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Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Record History"Stayin' Alive" was released on December 13, 1977, as part of the Bee Gees' album "Saturday Night Fever."
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Chart SuccessThe song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States, and it also reached the top spot in several other countries, including Australia and Canada.
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ThemesThe lyrics of "Stayin' Alive" explore themes of survival and persevering against the odds, which resonated with audiences during the post-hippie era of the late 1970s.
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Disco InfluenceToday, "Stayin' Alive" is widely regarded as one of the quintessential songs of the disco era.
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Unique CreationThe Bee Gees have stated that they wrote "Stayin' Alive" while walking in sync on a bridge, using the rhythm of their steps to help create the song's iconic beat.
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Grammy HighlightsThe song, along with the album "Saturday Night Fever", won a Grammy for Album of the Year in 1979.
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CPR Connection"Stayin' Alive" has the perfect tempo for performing chest compressions during CPR, and it's often used as a training aide for medical professionals and first-aid courses.
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Cultural ImpactIn addition to its massive commercial success, "Stayin' Alive" has also found widespread cultural significance. It has been featured in a variety of films, TV shows, commercials, and other media.
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Cover VersionsMany artists, from Bruce Springsteen to Foo Fighters, have covered "Stayin' Alive", attesting to its enduring popularity and influence.
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Recording Technicalities"Stayin' Alive" was the first track the Bee Gees recorded for "Saturday Night Fever", and unusually, it's performed at an unusually high tempo of 103 BPM.
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Song DurationThe album version of the song has a running time of 4:45 minutes, whereas the single version is slightly shorter, clocking in at 4:05 minutes.
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Inclusion in MovieThe song was prominently featured in the film "Saturday Night Fever", starring John Travolta.
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PreservationIn 2004, The Library of Congress selected the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack, which includes "Stayin’ Alive", to be preserved in the National Recording Registry.
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