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Maurice Gibb’s Emotional Tribute to Brother Andy Captured in Rare Rehearsal Footage
A touching moment from the Bee Gees’ history has resurfaced, showing Maurice Gibb performing a heartfelt rendition of his late brother Andy Gibb’s song during rehearsals for one of the band’s One Night Only concerts.
While preparing for a show at Auckland’s Western Springs Stadium in March 1999, Maurice spontaneously began to sing along to the backing track of “(Our Love) Don’t Throw It All Away.” The Bee Gees were only meant to be checking sound levels, but Maurice’s quiet, emotional vocals brought a pause to the routine — a deeply human reminder of the bond between the Gibb brothers.
The moving moment was captured by someone present at the stadium and later posted online, where it continues to touch fans decades later. Though Maurice’s impromptu solo was soon interrupted by the ongoing soundcheck, the clip stands as a rare glimpse of his affection for Andy and his love for the music they shared.
Originally recorded by the Bee Gees in 1977, “(Our Love) Don’t Throw It All Away” was later made famous by Andy Gibb on his 1978 album Shadow Dancing. The song became one of Andy’s most beloved hits, and in later years, Barry, Robin, and Maurice turned it into a moving tribute during their One Night Only tour.
During the Bee Gees’ Las Vegas performance in 1997, the brothers performed the song alongside Andy’s pre-recorded vocals and archival footage of him on large screens — a moment that brought both the band and audiences to tears. The performance was included in the official concert film and live album released in 1998.
Andy Gibb, the youngest of the musical family, passed away in 1988 at just 30 years old due to complications linked to substance abuse. His death deeply affected his brothers, who spoke years later about their heartbreak and their attempts to help him recover.
Barry Gibb once reflected, “We knew Andy was in bad shape — he had some bad substance habits. But we never thought we would lose him.”
Though more than three decades have passed since Andy’s death, moments like Maurice’s gentle rehearsal performance remind fans of the unbreakable bond between the Gibb brothers — one built on love, loss, and timeless music.