In 1997, the Bee Gees and Céline Dion teamed up to create the beautiful ballad “Immortality,” sparking instant creativity and giving birth to a timeless masterpiece. The legendary songwriting trio, known for their unmatched musical talent, wrote “Immortality” in just four minutes, seeing Céline as the perfect voice to bring their vision to life.
Their collaboration went beyond music, forming a strong bond between Céline and the Gibb brothers that lasted beyond the recording studio. Despite the sad losses of Maurice Gibb in 2003 and Robin Gibb in 2012, their enduring friendship left a lasting impact on the music world and their personal lives.
Let’s enjoy the performance in the video below, which has amassed 1.2 million views and countless compliments:
In 2017, the Grammy Awards honored the Bee Gees with a special concert called ‘Stayin’ Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees.’ This televised event showcased performances from music legends like Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Ed Sheeran, and Demi Lovato.
However, the standout moment of the night arrived when Céline Dion took the stage to honor her dear friends, the Bee Gees. With deep emotion in her voice, Céline dedicated ‘Immortality’ to Barry Gibb’s late brothers, Robin and Maurice, pouring sincerity and respect into her performance.
As Céline sang her heart out to “Immortality,” backed by the recorded voices of the Bee Gees and touching video footage of their past performances, the audience was captivated by the profound beauty of the tribute. In a heartwarming gesture of friendship, Céline approached Barry Gibb in the audience, singing the song’s meaningful lyrics to him and sharing a heartfelt embrace as the performance concluded.