In 1997, the Bee Gees and CĂ©line Dion teamed up to create the beautiful ballad âImmortality,â sparking instant creativity and giving birth to a timeless masterpiece. The legendary songwriting trio, known for their unmatched musical talent, wrote âImmortalityâ in just four minutes, seeing CĂ©line as the perfect voice to bring their vision to life.
Their collaboration went beyond music, forming a strong bond between CĂ©line 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.
Letâs 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 âStayinâ Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees.â 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 CĂ©line Dion took the stage to honor her dear friends, the Bee Gees. With deep emotion in her voice, CĂ©line dedicated âImmortalityâ to Barry Gibbâs late brothers, Robin and Maurice, pouring sincerity and respect into her performance.
As CĂ©line sang her heart out to âImmortality,â 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, CĂ©line approached Barry Gibb in the audience, singing the songâs meaningful lyrics to him and sharing a heartfelt embrace as the performance concluded.