Posted on 01/03/2014 6:46:57 PM PST by Revolting cat!
Phil Everly, who with his brother, Don, made up the most revered vocal duo of the rock-music era, their exquisite harmonies profoundly influencing the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Byrds and countless younger-generation rock, folk and country singers, died Friday in Burbank of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, his wife, Patti Everly, told The Times. He was 74.
(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...
Norah Jones is worth looking into. Billy from Green Day, not so much.
From “Roots”. A bit of archaic sounding psychedelic influence, but otherwise superb.
“I wonder if I Care as Much” — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w70F7N_Wd5g
“Roots”. “Ventura Boulevard” written by Ron Elliott — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwoGKFj1x30
Debbie Harry is alive and still working.
“Roots” “Less of Me” written by Glen Campbell — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCZ_d9kCqW0
“Probably the biggest influence on the early Beatles. “
Biggest is debatable.
But McCartney name-checked them in that Let ‘em In song - along with Martin Luther.
The artists mentioned covered quite a range of genres and time. I don’t think it’s just bias.
Why debatable, make your case!
In fact when it comes to the vocal harmonies, there is no question about it, as the Everlys were bigger in Britain than they were in the US, and there was a duo in the UK at the time of the early Beatles that sounded just like the Everlys, called the Allisons (there was also another one whose name I forget at the moment.) That’s my case.
Sad to hear this! Loved these guys in the ‘50s - when they were popular. Won’t speak for things that didn’t chart.
They were gorgeous harmonizing, and 1 of the few acts that did romance and upbeat songs equally well. So many romantics can’t do a good fast 1.
He lost that living feeling?
The Everly Brothers were maybe my all time favorites but in my opinion the best song ever was “American Pie” by Don McClain. I don’t think he ever had another big hit.
‘I think I’m going to cry’’. I am. God they were good.
Love hurts.
Everlys were an influence for sure.
But the Beatles rocked more, check out their Hamburg recordings.
John Lennon himself stated nothing affected him til Elvis.
Other obvious influences are Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Motown (McCartney said Motown was the biggest influence on his bass playing).
The were influenced by Buddy Holly and even were inspired to use Beatles as their name as a play on the Crickets.
They covered a Holly song, Chuck Berry, Berry Gordy, other Motown.
Not sure they ever covered an Everlys song.
I say they had so many influences none can really be said to be the biggest.
Another obscure track. We have no idea how good these guys were.
From “Two Yanks in England” - “The Collector” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkdAkco8SlI
In the first place, you are recycling pieces of conventional wisdom. We’re talking about vocal harmonies. Not only did the EB influence the Beatles, but the Hollies as well (who even played on the EB albums recorded in the UK.) Both groups admitted it, and probably in order to avoid comparisons, refrained from recording Everly Brothers songs, which were more country oriented than either of these groups. There is nothing ‘debatable’ in this.
The Beatles recorded a song recorded earlier by the Everly Brothers “So How Come (No One Loves Me”. Both recordings here. :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDAZGz7OjRU
Article says his Mom is still alive.
Full obituary to appear in tomorrow’s LAT.
That is hard to believe. Mom was of course part of those Everly Family broadcasts in the 1950s. Must be around 100. Like my aunt.
I responded to this statement in 27 which is the statement in full:
“Probably the biggest influence on the early Beatles.”
Nothing qualifying it as influence limited only to vocal harmonies.
Of course the Everys were the biggest influence on their vocal harmonies.
Biggest influence on just about any group that came after them in terms of vocal harmonies. Unless the Louvin Brothers who influenced the Everlys were in the mix.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.