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BEE GEES Live Performance of (The Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts

Location: Massachusetts, MA, United States Date: November 30, 1972

In late 1972, the Bee Gees were riding a wave of renewed popularity, highlighted by their hit single "My World" from the album 'To Whom It May Concern.' This was a pivotal moment after their initial success in the late '60s but just before they fully embraced the disco era. The live performance from Massachusetts showcases Robin Gibb's soaring lead vocals on "(The Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts," a song that became a signature piece for him during concerts. Interestingly, this track was one of their early hits, written back in 1967, and it helped shape their identity as a band. By this point, the Bee Gees had begun transitioning from their folk roots to a more pop-inflected sound that would soon evolve into their iconic disco style, marking a unique era in their career.

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