Bee Gees were at a career and personal low point in 1989. They found a way to rise again with the Top 10 hit "One".

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. It’s been decades since any new music was shared by the Bee Gees.

“Jive Talkin’” is based around some appropriated lingo the Bee Gees shouldn’t have been using. There’s a reason you don’t hear it today. The fact that this song topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the ...