Introduction
“More Than a Woman” is a song by the Bee Gees, written by brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. It was featured on the soundtrack of the 1977 film “Saturday Night Fever.” The Bee Gees began recording the song in February 1977 at Château d’Hérouville in France, continued in April at Criteria Studios in Miami, and completed it in September at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles.
The “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack includes two versions of “More Than a Woman”: one by the Bee Gees and another by Tavares. Both versions are featured in the film. While the Bee Gees’ rendition was not released as a single in the US or UK, it became a staple in their live performances from 1977 until Maurice Gibb’s passing in 2003. The song has been included in several Bee Gees compilations, such as “Tales from the Brothers Gibb” and “Their Greatest Hits: The Record.”
Tavares’ version of “More Than a Woman” achieved commercial success, reaching number 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. The enduring popularity of the song has led to various covers and performances by different artists over the years.
In 2021, British DJ SG Lewis released a remix of “More Than a Woman,” introducing the classic track to a new generation of listeners. This remix gained popularity on platforms like TikTok, demonstrating the song’s timeless appeal and its ability to resonate with audiences across different eras.
The Bee Gees’ “More Than a Woman” remains a significant piece in the landscape of popular music, exemplifying the group’s songwriting prowess and the cultural impact of the “Saturday Night Fever” era.