The Bee Gees Know What the Hell They’re Doing

This article and tidbit struck me today:

U.S. doctors have found the Bee Gees 1977 disco anthem “Stayin’ Alive” provides an ideal beat to follow while performing chest compressions as part of CPR on a heart attack victim.

The American Heart Association calls for chest compressions to be given at a rate of 100 per minute in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). “Stayin’ Alive” almost perfectly matches that, with 103 beats per minute.

So it’s no secret that the Bee Gees and Barry Gibb in particular have a slew of songwriting and producing credits, both with the Bee Gees and other artists. Simply put, these guys know what the hell they’re doing.

Am I a conspiracy theorist for thinking that the brothers Gibb knew that in order to write the quintessential disco ode, they needed to clock it at a steady 103 beats per minute to make sure it resonated with the physical requirements of people everywhere?  

Some things are just too perfect to be accidents.