The Everly Bros. continue the tradition of brother duets

Jim Cohen · From: Philadelphia, PA

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THE EVERLY BROTHERS CONTINUE THE TRADITION OF BROTHER DUETS

Although the Everly Brothers are usually entered on the rock and roll side of the ledger, their close harmony has its roots in the great brother duets, like Johnny and Jack, the Monroe Brothers, the Delmore Brothers, and the Louvin Brothers. Their first records from 1955 were unabashed country songs, down to the mournful fiddle and keening steel guitar. Even when they were signed to RCA in 1957, the Everly Brothers were treated as a country act, and the session musicians included players like Chet Atkins and steel guitarist Jimmy Day. It wasn't until they started having hits with teen-oriented songs, such as "Wake Up Little Susie," "Bye, Bye Love," and "When Will I Be Loved," that people began to consider them rockers. But the Everlys themselves never forgot their country roots. In 1968, they released Roots, a record that blended the country songs of their youth with a contemporary feel. Although it sold poorly at the time of its original release, hindsight has revealed it to be one of the best of the early country rock albums.

[This message was edited by Jim Cohen on 14 September 2000 at 12:51 PM.]

Will Houston · From: Tempe, Az

ya that "roots" album has always been one of my favorites, been awhile since i've heard it ,gonna get it out and play it as soon as i sign off, thanks for brining it up jim.

Jason Odd · From: Stawell, Victoria, Australia

The Everly's Roots Lp is a total classic.
They were the first of the 'rocker' generation to grasp the whole country rock concept and that album should be regarded in the same high esteem as the early efforts of the Band, the FBB's, Poco and the Byrds 1967-1968 output.

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