Barry Gibb Promotes Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1 — Reimagining Bee Gees Classics With Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, and Olivia Newton-John
At 78 years old, Barry Gibb, the last surviving member of the legendary Bee Gees, continues to prove that timeless music can be reborn for new generations. Currently, he is promoting his celebrated project, Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1 — a 2021 album that reimagines Bee Gees classics through star-studded collaborations with some of country and pop’s most iconic voices, including Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Olivia Newton-John, Alison Krauss, Little Big Town, and Jason Isbell.
Released in January 2021, Greenfields is more than just a collection of covers; it is a heartfelt tribute to Barry’s late brothers, Robin and Maurice, as well as the youngest Gibb, Andy, whose absence still looms large over the family’s legacy. For Barry, the album was a way to keep their spirit alive, while also introducing the Bee Gees’ legendary catalog to a new audience through fresh interpretations.
Speaking about the project, Barry explained: “This was my chance to shine a new light on the songs Robin and Maurice and I created together. Working with these incredible artists was like hearing our music all over again for the first time. It reminded me why we wrote them in the first place — to connect with people.”
The album features reimagined versions of beloved classics such as “Words” (with Dolly Parton), “To Love Somebody” (with Jason Isbell), “How Deep Is Your Love” (with Little Big Town), and “I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You” (with Keith Urban). Each collaboration breathes new life into the melodies and harmonies that first brought the Bee Gees international fame. Fans and critics alike have praised the album for its authenticity, describing it as both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.
One of the most poignant moments of the project came from Barry’s collaboration with his longtime friend, the late Olivia Newton-John, who joined him for a tender version of “Rest Your Love on Me.” Recorded not long before her passing in 2022, the duet now carries added emotional weight, standing as a testament to the shared history and enduring friendship between two of music’s most beloved voices.
The success of Greenfields was immediate. The album debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, making it Barry Gibb’s first-ever solo chart-topping record in Britain. It also reached the Billboard Top 15 in the United States, proving the enduring power of the Bee Gees’ music even decades after its original release.
Critics hailed the project as a triumph. Rolling Stone praised it as “a graceful, heartfelt tribute that bridges eras of music,” while The Guardian called it “an album that shows the timelessness of the Gibb brothers’ songwriting.” For fans, however, the album was more than a critical success — it was an emotional reminder that the Bee Gees’ legacy remains alive through Barry’s voice.
Now, as Barry promotes Greenfields in interviews and appearances, he continues to emphasize that the project is not the end but the beginning of a renewed appreciation for the Bee Gees’ catalog. Hints of a possible Vol. 2 have already stirred anticipation, with fans hoping for even more collaborations that bring together past and present in the same spirit.
For Barry Gibb, the album represents more than nostalgia. It is a bridge — between his brothers and himself, between generations of fans, and between the music of yesterday and the voices of today. “The Bee Gees’ songs were always about love, hope, and resilience,” he reflected. “That message still matters. As long as I can sing them, I will keep the legacy alive.”
In celebrating Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1, Barry Gibb has reminded the world of the power of song to endure, adapt, and inspire. And in doing so, he ensures that the harmonies of the Bee Gees — once three voices, now one — will continue to echo through time.