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A way to vindicate their music and that of one of the greatest groups of all time.
The Jonas Brothers are three brothers, just like the Gibb brothers . But probably because of their style of music and the era and origins that saw them born, they will hardly have the critical acclaim that the Bee Gees had . But the Jonas Brothers , on their return trip home with their new song, No Time to Talk , from their album Greetings from Your Hometown, have wanted to vindicate their music and that of one of the greatest groups of all time.
The song, released on June 20, stands out for incorporating a sample of “Stayin’ Alive,” one of the British-Australian trio’s biggest hits, and is a direct nod to the golden age of disco music. Because if there was ever a band that made the falsetto their signature, it was the Gibb brothers.
The track begins with a rhythmic base that immediately evokes the 1977 classic, but soon transforms into a modern offering, with shimmering synths and a highly polished production. In the chorus, the brothers sing: ” I can tell it by the way that you use your words / That you came to dance, no time to talk ,” a direct interpolation of the famous verse from Stayin’ Alive .
The choice to sample the Bee Gees is no coincidence. In recent interviews, Kevin Jonas has revealed that the group was a major influence during his childhood: “We grew up listening to the Bee Gees with our dad. Their harmony, their energy, their storytelling… all of that left a deep mark on us.”
With No Time to Talk, Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas not only celebrate the musical legacy of the Bee Gees, but also explore new sounds within contemporary pop. The song is part of their upcoming studio album, Greetings From Your Hometown, due out August 8. This new album promises to be a love letter to their musical and family roots, and No Time to Talk is a clear example of that intention.
The reception to their new song has been positive from fans. Many have praised the way the Jonas Brothers managed to nod to a classic without losing its essence. This musical tribute comes at a time when nostalgia for the ’70s and ’80s is more alive than ever, and the homage to Stayin’ Alive will allow them to connect across generations.
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