When the Bee Gees were putting together the historic soundtrack for Saturday Night Fever, they penned a brilliant piece of disco magic that was destined to become an instant classic. Yet, in a fascinating twist of music history, the legendary brothers never actually released their own studio recording of "More Than a Woman" as a commercial single in the United States.
Instead, that opportunity landed with R&B group Tavares, who took the track, infused it with their own signature sound, and breathed entirely new life into the melody. Their brilliant reimagining completely dominated the airwaves.
Both versions shared a spot on the multi-platinum 1977 Saturday Night Fever soundtrack album. However, it was Tavares’ version that climbed the Billboard charts, peaking at No. 32, and earned them a Grammy win in the category of Album of the Year.
The Bee Gees never actually pushed their version of the song as a commercial single in the US, despite writing it for the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. However, both versions are heard in the film.
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“More Than a Woman" was co-written by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The song was featured during two titular scenes in the film between Tony Manero (John Travolta) and Stephanie (Karen Lynn Gorney).
According to U Discover Music, “'More Than a Woman' had also been given to an R&B/funk group called Tavares, so the Bee Gees version was left unfinished. The film studio then decided that both versions of “More Than a Woman” would appear on the soundtrack album, so in September 1977, the Bee Gees hastily put the finishing touches on their song at Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles, before mixing it."
The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack was released in November 1977 and became one of the best-selling albums in history. According to the Library of Congress, the LP "sold 25 million copies between 1977 and 1980, which at that time was the most copies sold of any sound recording since sound recording began. So far, it’s sold over 40 million copies."
Additionally, the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack stayed in the Top 200 from November 1977 to March 1980 for 29 consecutive months. Its historic, multi-year grip on the charts shattered industry records and permanently cemented the album's status as the definitive soundtrack of the era.
On TikTok Trends, "More Than a Woman" continues its streak in popularity, gaining new listeners with every viral video it inspires. Decades after dominating the dance floor, the track proves it still has staying power 49 years later.
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