During Stayin’ Alive: A GRAMMY Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees, Keith Urban took the stage and delivered a performance that left the audience—and one very special guest—deeply moved. Covering the Bee Gees’ heartfelt ballad “To Love Somebody,” Urban’s soulful rendition brought Barry Gibb, the band’s co-founder and lead singer, to tears.
Originally described as a “smooth, easy beat ballad” when it debuted, “To Love Somebody” has long been one of the Bee Gees’ most emotionally resonant songs. And Urban didn’t just sing it—he felt it. His powerful vocals and signature guitar work gave the classic track a fresh energy while staying true to its emotional core.
The tribute concert was packed with talent, including performances by Ed Sheeran, Demi Lovato, Pentatonix, Little Big Town, and Celine Dion. But it was Urban’s performance that truly stole the show and became the emotional peak of the night.
The special event was a celebration of the Bee Gees’ legendary legacy. Known for their rise to stardom in Australia and their global breakthrough with the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, the Bee Gees changed the course of pop and disco music forever. Songs like “Too Much Heaven” and “Immortality” were also celebrated during the show, but “To Love Somebody” hit in a different way—thanks to Urban’s heartfelt tribute.
As the camera cut to Barry Gibb, visibly emotional during the performance, it was clear: this wasn’t just a cover. It was a musical love letter to the Bee Gees’ timeless artistry, made even more meaningful by the emotion it stirred in the man who helped create it.
