Introduction
BEE GEES: YOU SHOULD BE DANCING LIVE FEAT ANDY GIBB (1979)
Released in 1976 as a single from their album Children of the World, “You Should Be Dancing” marked a pivotal moment in the Bee Gees’ evolution from pop-rock to disco icons. The song was penned by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, and is especially notable as the first Bee Gees track in which Barry Gibb prominently used his now-signature falsetto — a vocal style that would become central to their disco sound.
Musically, “You Should Be Dancing” combines energetic rhythms, driving bass lines, vivacious percussion, and a dance-floor ready groove, fitting perfectly into the disco wave sweeping the mid-1970s. Upon release, the song shot to No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart — becoming one of their biggest hits in America; it also led the Hot Dance Club Chart for several weeks. Meanwhile in the UK, it peaked at No. 5.
The track also figured prominently later in Saturday Night Fever (1977), the film whose soundtrack would come to define disco culture, although “You Should Be Dancing” was already released by then. Over the years, “You Should Be Dancing” has remained a disco classic — frequently played in dance clubs, covered, sampled, and celebrated for its infectious energy.
Regarding the “Live feat Andy Gibb (1979)” version: there is anecdotal evidence from fans that Andy Gibb may have appeared on stage with his brothers during Bee Gees’ tours, potentially including performances of “You Should Be Dancing.” However, I couldn’t locate a credible source or recording confirming a 1979 live version officially credited with Andy Gibb’s featured vocal for this song. Thus, this version remains unverified in scholarly or discographic records.