Still Waters (Run Deep)

For other uses, see Still waters run deep (disambiguation).

"Still Waters (Run Deep)" is a song by the Bee Gees, written by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. It was the third and final single issued from their 21st studio album, Still Waters (1997), on 27 October 1997. The recording and production of the song were assisted by Hugh Padgham. The song became the album's third top-20 UK single, peaking at No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart. It also reached No. 57 on the US Billboard Hot 100, their most recent appearance on that chart.

"Still Waters (Run Deep)"
Single by Bee Gees
from the album Still Waters
B-side	"Love Never Dies"
Released	27 October 1997 (1997-10-27)
Length	4:08
Label	Polydor
Songwriter(s)	Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb
Producer(s)	Hugh Padgham
Bee Gees singles chronology
"I Could Not Love You More" (1997) "Still Waters (Run Deep)" (1997) "Immortality" (1998)

Critical reception

British magazine Music Week rated "Still Waters (Run Deep)" three out of five, adding, "The title track from the Gibb brothers' latest album is their usual pleasant, sumptuously-performed fare, but it doesn't have the strength to become a huge hit."^[1]

Music video

A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by Jake Nava. In the video, the Bee Gees are standing under and walking around road bridges in the city at night while two lovers, a woman and a man, find their way to love each other. The video ends with sunrise.^[2]

Versions

The single version was remixed with a more R&B/hip hop beat compared with the album version.^[2] A demo version was included on one of the UK CD singles.

Live performances

On 14 November 1997, the Bee Gees performed the song in Las Vegas for their One Night Only concert to promote the single.^[3]

Track listings

• UK CD single 1

1. "Still Waters (Run Deep)" – 4:08
2. "Still Waters (Run Deep)" (demo) – 3:55
3. "Obsessions" – 4:43

• UK CD single 2

1. "Still Waters (Run Deep)" – 4:08
2. "Night Fever" – 3:29
3. "More Than a Woman" – 3:16
4. "You Should Be Dancing" – 4:16

• US CD single

1. "Still Waters (Run Deep)" – 4:08
2. "Love Never Dies" – 4:05

Charts

Chart (1997)	Peak position
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)^[4]	19
Germany (Official German Charts)^[5]	79
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[6]	91
Scotland (OCC)^[7]	18
UK Singles (OCC)^[8]	18
US Billboard Hot 100^[9]	57
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)^[10]	29

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	21 October 1997	Contemporary hit radio	Polydor	^[11]
United Kingdom	27 October 1997	CD cassette		^[12]

References

1. "Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 18 October 1997. p. 13. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
2. "Bee Gees - Still Waters (Run Deep)". Retrieved 24 May 2022 – via YouTube.
3. Bee Gees; Eagle Rock Entertainment; FremantleMedia Enterprises (2010), One Night Only (Deluxe ed.), Shock Entertainment [distributor]. National Library of Australia, retrieved 13 August 2014
4. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 3390." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
5. "Bee Gees – Still Waters (Run Deep)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
6. "Bee Gees – Still Waters (Run Deep)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
7. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
8. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
9. "Bee Gees Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
10. "Bee Gees Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
11. "New Releases". Radio & Records. No. 1219. 17 October 1997. p. 39.
12. "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 25 October 1997. p. 31.