From Saturday Night Fever to Eternity: The Legacy of “How Deep Is Your Love”

Released in 1977, How Deep Is Your Love by the Bee Gees is one of the most iconic love songs of all time. Written by the Gibb brothers—Barry, Robin, and Maurice—this soft rock classic captures the beauty of unwavering devotion and vulnerability in love. Featured on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, the song quickly became a global hit and solidified the Bee Gees’ role as pioneers of the disco era, while also showcasing their versatility beyond the dance floor.

The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the charts for 33 weeks, marking it as one of the Bee Gees’ most enduring songs. Its smooth harmonies, tender lyrics, and mellow groove have resonated with generations, making it a timeless favorite and a go-to love song.

How Deep Is Your Love

• How Deep Is Your Love won a Grammy Award in 1978 for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.
• The song was written during a time of high demand for disco music, yet it stands out as a romantic ballad rather than a dance track.
• It played a major role in the success of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, which is still one of the best-selling movie soundtracks of all time.
• How Deep Is Your Love has been covered by many artists, including Take That, whose 1996 version also topped the charts in the UK.

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