ABOUT
The Everly Brothers were the celebrated and pioneering singer-songwriter sibling duo, Donald (February 1, 1937 - August 21, 2021) and Phillip Everly (January 19, 1939 - January 3, 2014), who became famous during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Their best known songs include such oldies classics as "Bye Bye Love" (1957), "Wake Up Little Susie" (1957), "All I Have To Do Is Dream" (1958), "Bird Dog" (1958), and "Cathy's Clown" (1960).
The Everly Brothers' signature sound came from the sweet harmonic melding of Phil's tenor and Don's baritone and the duo's unique fusion of rock, pop, country, and rockabilly. They have been cited as a major influence by such top acts as Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, The Hollies, and Simon & Garfunkel.
In 1986, The Everly Brothers became among the first ten acts to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Their numerous honors and accolades also include being inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005. In 1997, they were awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and they have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked the Everly Brothers at #33 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Times.
LINKS
- The Guardian remembers Phil and Don Everly.
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VIDEO CLIP
The Everly Brothers perform "Wake Up Little Susie" on The Ed Sullivan Show (October 6, 1957).
Available on iTunes
SONGS
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The Everly Brothers
- Bowling Green 1967
- Cathy's Clown 1960
(This song, which topped both the R&B and Pop/Rock charts, is included in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.) - Crying In The Rain 1962
- Don't Blame Me 1961
- Ebony Eyes 1961
- Gone, Gone, Gone 1964
- Let It Be Me 1960
(This song, which also became a hit for Jill Corey (1957), Betty Everett & Jerry Butler (1964), the Sweet Inspirations (1967), Glen Campbell & Bobbie Gentry (1969), and Willie Nelson (1982), is based on the 1955 French song, "Je T'Appartiens.") - Like Strangers 1960
- So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad) 1960
- That's Old Fashioned (That's The Way Love Should Be) 1962
- Walk Right Back 1961
- When Will I Be Loved 1960
(This song later also became a hit for Linda Ronstadt (1975).)
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