The song was “Run to Me,” a Bee Gees classic once shared with the world, now transformed into a deeply personal elegy for Robin. Barry’s voice wavered through the opening lines, while Linda’s harmonies floated beside him, soft and steady, as if to carry him through each line.
In the front row, Robin’s son RJ covered his face, overcome by emotion. His shoulders shook as tears fell, and many in the audience found themselves unable to hold back their own grief. “I thought I was prepared,” RJ later shared. “But when Aunt Linda joined in, it felt like my dad’s spirit was right there with us.”
For years, Linda stayed behind the scenes — the steadfast support to Barry’s world-spanning career and the promise that got him through his darkest days. On this night, she did more than perform: she saved him.
After the final note, Barry whispered, “He helped me survive onstage, but she… she helped me face the silence after Robin.” The audience, united by sorrow and love, rose to their feet in a standing ovation that felt as much like healing as remembrance.
According to close friends, Linda had quietly rehearsed with Barry for weeks, uncertain if he would find the strength to sing. Yet at the pivotal moment, her presence brought music and memory crashing together, offering comfort to a grieving family and a grateful crowd.
For those few minutes, the absence left by Robin’s voice was filled again — by harmony, by a daughter-in-law’s love, and by a son’s tears.