You just need to hear the first few notes of the Bee Gees song Stayin ‘Alive and you know the song, the movie, and the dance revolution that broke out in 1978.
Even though ringtones are a current technology, the old but good at music are a staple. You just need to hear the first few notes of the Bee Gees song Stayin ‘Alive and you know the song, the movie, and the dance revolution that broke out in 1978.
The Bee Gees are a group of three brothers led by Maurice Gibb and twin brothers Maurice and Robin. Their falsetto sound became famous in the 1970s when the brothers wrote and performed most of the soundtrack for the film Saturday Night Fever, starring John Travolta. In the late 1960s, the band was famous for its soft rock with three-part harmonies.
The band was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 after selling over 200 million albums and earning the title of the best-selling musical artists of all time. Their Hall of Fame mention mentions the fact that only Elvis, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Garth Brooks, and Paul McCartney have outsold them.
The group was not without its setbacks and sadness. The trio’s fourth and younger brother, Andy Gibb, died of a drug overdose in the 1970s following success in the pop genre. Then, in January 2003, Brother Maurice died suddenly of a bowel problem. The group temporarily halted the activity until September 2009, when Barry Gibb announced that the group would be performing again.
The song Stayin ‘Alive is the signature and title of the film Saturday Night Fever, which was released in 1978. Film and music revolutionized the way the world viewed dance. It unleashed the clubbing craze around the world and the Bee Gee led the way.
Now they are again leading the way with one of the most downloaded and recognizable ringtones, Stayin ‘Alive. People who saw the movie when it was first released to high school students know the song and know the strut. Ringtones are a great medium for any band as a free promotion of their music. Every time a call comes in or a text message comes in, your music plays. Instant recognition and open air is achieved.