A special video of Barry Gibb singing an acoustic version of the Bee Gees’ famous song “To Love Somebody” has been shared again, and it’s touching hearts everywhere. Barry, along with his brothers Robin and Maurice, made up the Bee Gees, a super popular band that started in the 1960s and became huge stars in the 1970s with their disco music.
The Bee Gees had lots of hit songs, but being famous wasn’t always easy for Barry, Robin, and Maurice. Sometimes they argued, like brothers do. Sadly, Barry is now the only Bee Gee left. His younger brother Andy passed away in 1988, Maurice died in 2003, and Robin passed away in 2012.
Back in 2013, Barry went on a TV show called This Morning, hosted by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. He gave a very special performance of “To Love Somebody” that felt personal and close, like he was singing just for the people there and everyone watching at home. He also talked about his first tour without his brothers, called the Mythology tour. This tour was a way to honor his brother Robin, who had been sick with cancer and passed away in 2012.
Barry’s son Stephen and Maurice’s daughter Samantha joined him on stage during the tour, singing together as a family. Barry said it was hard to perform without his brothers, but it also felt like they were still with him sometimes. He told a newspaper called The Sun that the fans were so kind and supportive, and it helped them feel better too.
Even though the Gibb brothers loved each other, they had tough times. Barry said his brothers had problems with drugs, but he stayed away from that because his wife helped him make good choices. He was sad that Robin didn’t tell him he was sick, and they weren’t talking much when Robin passed away. Barry also tried to help Andy with his struggles, but Andy passed away too.
Barry’s performance and story show how much he loved his brothers and their music. Singing “To Love Somebody” was like sharing a piece of his heart with everyone. It reminds us that even when life is hard, music and family can bring comfort and keep memories alive.
