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Barry Gibb Discusses Career and Country Album in Extended Interview | TODAY All Day
In an extended and heartfelt interview with TODAY All Day, music legend Barry Gibb opened up about his extraordinary career, the enduring legacy of the Bee Gees, and his unexpected journey into country music with his critically acclaimed album Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1. At 78 years old, Gibb remains not only the last surviving member of the iconic trio but also a man deeply reflective about the past, present, and future of his music.
Sitting down with TODAY host Jenna Bush Hager, Gibb shared candid insights into the highs and lows of a career that has spanned over six decades. “It’s a strange feeling,” he admitted, “to have lived through so much success and yet so much loss.” He spoke tenderly about his late brothers — Maurice, Robin, and Andy — whose voices once blended perfectly with his to create some of the most recognizable harmonies in music history.
The conversation took a more uplifting turn when Gibb discussed his most recent project, Greenfields, a country-tinged reimagining of Bee Gees classics. Collaborating with some of Nashville’s finest artists, including Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, and Jason Isbell, Gibb breathed new life into songs like “Words,” “To Love Somebody,” and “Rest Your Love on Me.”
“When I first went to Nashville, I felt like I was coming home,” Gibb said with a smile. “The spirit of country music — the storytelling, the honesty — has always been close to my heart. These songs were born in the UK and Australia, but they’ve always had a country soul.”
Gibb also spoke of his admiration for the artists who joined him on the album. “It was humbling,” he said. “To hear someone like Alison Krauss or Brandi Carlile take a song I wrote with my brothers and make it their own — it was emotional. It felt like they were singing to them, too.”
Throughout the interview, Gibb reflected on the importance of legacy and staying true to his roots. Despite the global fame and glitter of the disco era, he emphasized that the core of the Bee Gees’ music has always been about emotion and connection. “We weren’t trying to be flashy. We just wanted to write songs that made people feel something.”
When asked if he had plans for another album, Gibb hinted that Greenfields Vol. 2 could be on the horizon. “I’ve got more stories to tell, and I think country music is still the right place for them,” he said.
As the interview concluded, Barry Gibb left viewers with a message of gratitude and resilience. “Music has kept me going,” he said. “It’s the thread that ties everything together. As long as I can sing, I’ll keep doing it — for my brothers, for myself, and for everyone who still believes in the power of a song.”
For fans old and new, Barry Gibb’s voice — both in words and in song — remains as powerful and timeless as ever.