‘Stayin’ Alive’
In one of the most iconic films of the 1970s, Saturday Night Fever, John Travolta struts his stuff to the iconic Bee Gees song “Stayin’ Alive.” Due in part to the Bee Gees soundtrack, the disco-dancing film became a classic. The group’s amazing three-part harmonies and hallmark falsettos made for an incredible score.
Travolta & the Bee Gees
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The Bee Gees helped Travolta become known for his dancing. Though the group wasn’t involved in Saturday Night Fever’s soundtrack until post-production, its music may have been the most influential part. Watch as Travolta shows off his famous skills in one of disco’s most iconic scenes.
The Bee Gees Debut
Three Australian brothers—Robin, Maurice, and Barry Gibb—became household names after forming their group at an early age. Spot their talent in this clip of one of their first television appearances.
‘Dancing With the Stars’
The modern reality TV favorite Dancing With the Stars showcases all kinds of dance moves, so it came as no surprise when the disco legends were asked to perform on the show in November 2009. Though Maurice had passed away by then, Robin and Barry Gibb honored his memory with a fantastic rendition of their hit “You Should Be Dancing.”
Behind ‘The Bee Gees’
This is Where I Came In, a 2000 documentary by Biography, charted the ups and downs of the band’s journey to stardom. The group ended up selling more than 200 million records worldwide; brother Maurice Gibb died in 2003, and Robin Gibb passed away May 20, 2012. See a clip from the film.
