Barry Gibb 10 Essential Tracks 

1. "Stayin' Alive" was not originally intended as a disco track. Barry Gibb wrote it as a slow.

2.  Despite being known for their disco sound, the Bee Gees experimented with various genres throughout their career. .

3. Barry Gibb's songwriting prowess extends far beyond the Bee Gees.  

4. The Bee Gees' soundtrack for the film "Saturday Night Fever" became one of the best-selling albums of all time.

5. Barry Gibb's distinctive falsetto voice became an integral part of the Bee Gees' sound. 

6.The Bee Gees faced a significant backlash after the disco era, with critics dismissing them as a "has-been" group. .

7. Barry Gibb holds the record for writing four consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles.

8. "Tragedy," one of the Bee Gees' essential tracks, was inspired by the tragic event at a children's hospital in Melbourne, Australia. 

9. Barry Gibb was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002 for his contributions to music.  

10. The Bee Gees' music has been covered by numerous artists from various genres, including Take That, Boyzone, and Faith No More.