Very Best Of The Everly Brothers, The
Don and Phil Everly, born in Kentucky in 1937 and 1939 respectively went on to become one the most successful and well respected vocal harmony groups of all time. Influenced by both Country and Rock & Roll, the brothers were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Country music hall of Fame in 2001.
With massive hits including ‘Bye Bye Love’, ‘Wake Up little Susie’ , ‘Love Hurts’ and ‘Cathy’s Clown’ the band developed a massive following. The brothers were not only loved by the fans but also revered by fellow artists – Keith Richards called Don Everly “one of the finest rhythm players” and the pair both worked with Paul Simon on Gracelands.
The brothers split up in 1973 but reformed to great fanfare in 1983 at which point they performed at the now classic reunion concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Unfortunately January the 3rd 2014 saw the untimely death of Phil at the age of 74.
This brand new 1 disc Best Of commemorates and celebrates the songs of Don and Phil by featuring all the band’s hits – including ‘Walk Right Now’, ‘Love Hurts’ and ‘Cathy’s Clown’ – as well as rarities such as ‘Stick With You Baby’ which was covered by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss on Raising Sand.
