From Vinyl to Streaming: The Enduring Power of ‘How Deep Is Your Love’

Released in September 1977, “How Deep Is Your Love” is one of the Bee Gees’ most iconic ballads and a defining track of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. Written by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, the song showcases the group’s masterful blend of emotional lyrics, lush harmonies, and smooth pop production.

𝐁𝐞𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐞𝐬 – 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞

Originally written with Yvonne Elliman in mind, the Bee Gees decided to record it themselves — a decision that helped solidify their dominance in the disco era. The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the chart for a then-record 33 weeks. Its success helped propel the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack to legendary status, eventually becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time.
“How Deep Is Your Love” is a smooth, soft-pop ballad with gentle keyboard lines, layered harmonies, and a tender falsetto from Barry Gibb that conveys both vulnerability and devotion. Its mellow vibe made it an ideal contrast to the dancefloor anthems on the soundtrack like “Stayin’ Alive” and “Night Fever.”
The song won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Group in 1978.

It was covered by Take That in 1996, becoming a No. 1 hit in the UK once again.

Barry Gibb has said it’s one of his favorite Bee Gees songs.

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