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At 78, Barry Gibb Confesses This Song Still Brings Him to Tears
Barry Gibb, the last surviving member of the legendary Bee Gees, has spent more than six decades shaping the sound of popular music. With a career defined by timeless hits like Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, and Night Fever, his influence remains unmatched. But even after all these years, there is still one song in the group’s catalog that he admits he can’t perform without breaking down.
Now 78, Gibb recently revealed in an interview that “Words” continues to stir emotions so deep that it often brings him to tears. Written in 1968, the ballad has long been considered one of the Bee Gees’ most moving works, but for Gibb, the connection goes far beyond the melody.
“It’s one of those songs where the lyrics hit me every time,” Gibb confessed. “I can’t sing it without feeling a lump in my throat. It’s not just about love—it’s about everything we’ve lived through, the people we’ve lost, and the memories that never fade.”
The Bee Gees suffered heartbreaking losses with the deaths of his brothers—Maurice in 2003, Robin in 2012, and youngest brother Andy in 1988. Each performance of “Words”, Gibb says, reminds him of the family bond that was once inseparable, both on stage and off.
Fans have often noticed the raw emotion when Gibb sings the song live. “You can see it in his face,” one longtime concertgoer said. “It’s not just entertainment—it’s Barry reliving his life through the music.”
Though age has changed his voice, Gibb’s emotional delivery has only grown stronger, making his performances more powerful than ever. For him, “Words” is more than a hit—it’s a reminder of love, loss, and the unshakable legacy of the Bee Gees.