In 2017, Barry Gibb made a big splash at the Glastonbury music festival. He’s the leader of a famous band called the Bee Gees, and he got to perform in a special spot called the “legend slot.” At 75 years old, Barry stood on the big Pyramid Stage, and no one knew just how amazing his show would be. A huge crowd was there, and millions more watched on TV.
Barry sang all kinds of songs—some slow and sweet, others fast and fun. He played hits from the past 40 years like “Jive Talkin’,” “Islands In The Stream,” “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?,” “Words,” and “How Deep Is Your Love.” Everyone, from kids to grown-ups, loved hearing them.
The best moment came when he started “Stayin’ Alive.” This super famous song from a movie called Saturday Night Fever got everyone dancing. It’s been around for 45 years, but it still makes people move. Experts say it’s one of the best songs ever—it’s number 99 on a big list of great songs from 2021 and even won a prize for being in a movie.
Barry’s show was extra special, but it wasn’t easy for him. His brothers, Robin and Maurice, who were also in the Bee Gees, had passed away. Singing without them made him feel sad, but he did it to honor them. His performance was a way to celebrate their music and keep it alive for new fans and old ones too.
