Introduction
Bee Gees – “How Deep Is Your Love” (Live in Las Vegas, 1997 – One Night Only)
“How Deep Is Your Love” is one of the Bee Gees’ most iconic ballads, originally released in 1977 as part of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. Written by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, along with input from Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson during production, the song became a defining hit of the disco era. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and remained in the Top 10 for a then-record 17 weeks. Its smooth melody, romantic lyrics, and lush harmonies helped cement the Bee Gees as master craftsmen of emotional pop.
The live performance of “How Deep Is Your Love” in Las Vegas in 1997, featured on the One Night Only concert special, came at a significant time in the Bee Gees’ career. The concert was recorded at the MGM Grand and was initially intended as their farewell performance. It showcased the group revisiting their greatest hits in front of a dedicated audience. By then, the Bee Gees had been through decades of success, reinvention, and occasional public skepticism, but performances like this reaffirmed their musical brilliance.
In this stripped-down, heartfelt live version, Barry Gibb’s lead vocal takes center stage, with Robin and Maurice providing their signature harmonies. The rendition captures the timeless quality of the song while adding the depth and emotion of live interpretation. “How Deep Is Your Love” remains one of the most beloved love songs in pop music history, frequently covered by artists across genres.
The 1997 performance underscores the enduring appeal of the Bee Gees’ songwriting and vocal chemistry. It also highlights how their music, far beyond the disco label, touched on themes of vulnerability, devotion, and timeless love.