50 Years ago …

Number 1 Hit of the British Charts (Oct. 5 – Nov. 1, 1967)
The Bee Gees “Massachusetts”


Isle of Man, Oct. 12, 1999



The song Massachusetts was written, composed and sung by brothers Robin, Maurice and Barry Gibb. Musical accompaniment was by Maurice Gibb (bass), Vince Melouney (guitar) and Colin Petersen (drums). The single reached number 1 of the charts in Germany, Great Britain, New Zealand, Norway, Austria and Australia. In Japan “Massachusetts” was the first ever non-Japanese song that ranked first.