BGA - The Everly Brothers exhibiting a masterclass in synchronicity live in 1983!
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Tonight we're taking a look at The Everly Brothers performing 'Wake Up Little Susie' live in 1983!
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Phil constantly eyeballs Don to keep in sync with Don's phrasing. I noticed this when I produced two albums for them.
Wow... Dave Edmunds himself replying himself. That is awesome!!
I like to think of it as their “genetic telepathy”. It’s extraordinary and fascinating to watch them “read” each other during a performance. Thanks for chiming in, Dave. Great to have an expert such as yourself contributing.
Thank you for the expert commentary, Mr. Edmunds. I have often wondered why the Everlys had such a difficult time finding material after they left Cadence and the Bryants. I wish they would have stretched with some Gram Parsons or lesser known west coast material. Or the Stones' "Torn and Frayed," "Factory Girl," e.g. In the analog age, I reckon finding material was much more arduous. Of course, the implications of intellectual property are problematic.
Whoa!
Oh it's like 3:57 am I KNOW who you are!! THE Dave Edmunds! Wow, welcome! I love Phil he does a great job with the breakdowns of the artists! I hope you didn't think I was contradicting what you said, just adding my experience! I am not in your league but I have been in the trenches a long time! lol
A terrible week for music with Charlie Watts, Tom T Hall, and Don Everly now gone.
I'm so heart broken over Charlie💔
That’s how I felt the year we lost Kenny Rogers, Mac Davis and Charlie Daniels.
Tom T. too? I didn't hear that. They say these things always occur in threes.
And Nanci Griffith the week before.
I took my wife and son to see this show at the Apollo in Manchester, the soundtrack to my youth.
RIP Don.
If you watch them Phil looks so closely at Don intently. Crying’ in the Rain from the same show is also amazing. Phil was genius with his harmonies live because he was always spot on which is so difficult because you can’t anticipate the nuances of the lead singer. They weren’t a machine.
I saw them live in Oxford. Phil never took his eyes off Don. Don looked like he might walk off the stage at any moment! Don’t think they were as reconciled as they made out. They still sounded so sweet though.
@@dragonmummy1 Phil always looked at Don; had to do with the harmonizing.
Don was probably the better musician. Baby boy Phil always looked up to big brother, when they were working. And it turned out pretty well.
I'm just now hearing that he passed. My older sister's name was Kathy, and so I'll always think of riding around on my bicycle in the early 1960s......with a transistor radio with the mono earpiece, hearing 'Kathy's Clown'.
My mom used to sing this. Thanks for that sweet memory Fil.
1958.. (I’m 8).. driving with parents in our 1952 Chev.. radio on, listening to this song!! I’ll never forget it! This and Bye Bye Love.. and, SO many more! Thanks for posting and for your review, as always!
Search UA-cam for their live version of "Why Worry Now" with Chet Atkins, Mark Knopfler and Michael McDonald (et al.). It's amazing. Thanks for this, Fil. RIP.
I just had to check this out mate. Thanks for the heads-up. That was bloody fantastic and they pleasure in each musicians is something to behold. Thanks AGAIN.
Watching it now. A magical moment.
Yes! My favorite ensemble performance of all time. Everlys were the first music I took note of as a very young child. I adored them. Shed a few tears over the death of Don and Phil in 2014. What a sad week in music. Love you, Fil! This is awesome, as was your earlier Everlys critique. My sincere thanks!!!
Thanks for this one, Fil! The Everlys sounded as fresh in 1983 as they did back in 1957 when this song was a hit. Rest easy, Don.
The Everlys were the greatest of live performers. They had incredible vocal dynamics. They played a microphone diaphrem like an instrument. The several times I saw them they were backed by the best studio musicians in Nashville. I thought what a great gig ~ They get to go out three months a year in great touring circumstances . Great venues, the best band imaginable. ~~~ They had Larry Londin on drums, Buddy Emmons on steel, ~~ The whole band were instrumental stars. There was the greatest chicken pickin guitarist. And The Everly Brothers absolutely deserved this great band. They were supported by their peers. They taught John and Paul and Graham and The Hollies and many others to sing as one
Beautiful harmonies from these two.
If there's a rock n roll heaven, you know they've got a hell of band...
"Oh Dear....what can I do....Baby's in Black, and I'm Feelin' Blue"
I am so happy I grew up in the days of music like this. Seeing how much joy it brings to others now keeps it fresh. RIP Phil & Don Everly. That hellava band is ready to have you join them!
When I was a child in the mid '70s, I'd play my mum's Everly Brothers cassette over and over. I didn't realise that the picture on the front, of Phil and Don in their early 20s, was taken 20 years previously, and I had such a crush! Not quite as big as the one I had on Donny Osmond, but I liked their music even more. I still do.
voices like two notes on an organ - perfect
Never hurts to have Albert Lee backing and leading your band.
Glen D Hardin on piano as well?
@@johnbates5118 no, it's Pete Wingfield.
Bravo❤️❤️❤️👏👏👍⭐️. Everlys were supreme. What harmony. My teen years were spent listening to them and still do over 60 years later. Perfection❤️. Thank you for this👏👏🌈❤️
R.I.P. To The Brothers, they were a great Duo, A lot of people have Borrowed the style they had, over the years, why not, they were great, Cousin Figel
I like the Everly Brothers because of their great music, including the good vocal harmonies. Thanks for sharing this analysis video. May Phil and Don Everly rest in peace. Cheers, Fil! ✌️
RIP Don Everly! 🙏❤ Thanks Fil! 😎✌
Uncanny vocal duet. And....that's the legendary Albert Lee, of course, behind them on electric lead.
It may have been about 1983 that I first saw the Everly Brothers live, at the Greek Theater in L.A. So long ago, hard to remember the year. I saw them twice over the years, and they were amazing live, sounding as young as when they recorded these songs in the 50s and 60s. Thanks for the video, Fil.
The sweet fun of this song is totally impossible to resist! They were amazing live! Much obliged for explaining all the reasons why.
Had the pleasure of see the Guys 3 times over the years. Sounds stay with you forever.
To me family vocalists/bands - The Everly Bros, The Kinks, The Bellamy Bros., The Forrester Sisters, Liliac, etc. - seem to me to more in sync vocally, etc. than other bands. The Eagles, The Tremeloes, and a few others are the exception to that. TBH, I am getting a little depressed that so many of the singers/songwriters/band members that I grew up listening to, are going to the great music festival in the sky. Three; Tom T. Hall, Don Everly, and Charlie Watts; before my b'day today.
If I recollect correct 2 members of The Crickets, Sonny Curtis and J I Allison, played on the original recording of this song. I am prolly wrong and it was later songs.
I am glad that the copywrite strike situation got worked out, Brother Fil.
I came to UA-cam after Don's passing to look at some videos and came across a few of your analysis clips on the Everly Brothers. After that, I went down the Fil rabbit-hole and watched you break-down performances from a wide array of genres. What struck me most was your joy in the music and your absolute respect when discussing a variety of artists. Your appreciation is infectious. I hope that you do many, many more of these. The Everly Brothers, like many of the artists you discuss, are musical giants meant to be remembered. Thank you for introducing a new generation of fans to this music. Rest in peace, Don and Phil. 💙 (And hoping for much more from, and for, you, Fil.)
Got to love the Everly Brothers 🙏 🎸🤟
I won't call The Everly's underrated but their influence is often overlooked. They drew up the blueprint for the harmonies of the 1960s. This is especially true for Lennon/McCartney, Simon/Garfunkel, The Hollies, and The Birds. RIP guys. You rocked!
It goes even further than that. Their dad Ike Everly was one of the best guitar pickers in Kentucky, giving lessons to people like Merle Travis and Chet Atkins.. If you haven't heard of them, ask a guitarist :p
You can hear the Everly Brothers in Simon & Garfunkel’s and the Beatles’ harmonies for sure.
Maybe because they were just trying to make good music and other people had serious social commentary songs
@@dancegregorydance6933 Neil Young said every band he was in tried to harmonize like the Everlys, and none of them could do it. Don't know what this says about CSNY.
Don't forget Keith. Yes, overlooked.
Such great memories. Grew up with 2 sisters who were 12 and 14 years older, so they had every Everly Brothers 45. Can't remember when they weren't part of my life. Thank you for (again) showing them the respect they deserve.
Thanks Fil!!!! These dudes could really sing AND play. RIP Don and Charlie Watts from the Rolling Stones. Fil....you must know The Righteous Brothers, their first record was for a "beach" type movie. I have the record. The first track, Justine, is strait up punk rock, check it out.
P.S. I used to sing Wake Up Lil Suzy when I was 3. This was RADIO GOLD!
Gosh, memory lane. I used to moon over their albums. Ebony Eyes I'd cry lol. Jim Reeves Four Walls, Ray Charles. So pleased you bring back such class acts for the younger generations 👏
Their harmonies were just amazing. The movie was a drive-in. Thank you your analysis. I loved them.
And Bob Dylan wrote Lay Lady Lay for them, and they turned it down, thinking out was too sexualized
I watched a documentary called rock ‘n’ roll odyssey. This was I think in the late 80s. When it was over I had my epiphany and realized how amazing they are, were. I saw them live within two years after that. Within another year I was standing next to them engaging both in conversation in person. Amazing what you can do when you set your mind to something.. They had more charisma than any two people I’ve ever met. It doesn’t surprise me that they had a devoted fan base for decades.
Amazing story! The Documentary you are talking about is from 1984 I belive :)
You spoke to BOTH of them at the same time? You are aware they hated each other, correct? Legend has it they wouldn't be in the same room together, much less engage anyone in conversation together. They each came on stage from opposite sides because of this hatred toward each other. Peter and Gordon copied this because they thought it was cool, without knowing the actual reason.
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My brothers had their songs on '45's. Love the Everly Brothers; they had amazing harmonies. Let It Be Me is my favorite song of theirs.
Let it be Me is indeed glorious.
As I watched this, I was amazed at how perfectly their timing was at waiting to come in after that little lead guitar flourish, which requires not only the perfect wait timing but perfect breath timing too, because ya gotta breathe before singing. It seems second nature to these guys. Great ability ☺
Bobby Hatfield never seemed to breathe when he did Unchained Melody on the Andy Williams show. I guess the greatest singers had perfect breath timing as you said.
Thank you so much for doing this show. The Everly Brothers were the best.
Thank you for doing this. RIP Don. They gave us some wonderful music.
Wonderful to see this. Boy did they influence a lot of artists- especially the Beatles and Simon and Garfunkel.
Brian May too.. he played a couple of their 45s on his channel this week.
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Graham Nash and Alan Clarke were hugely influenced also, these guys blazed the trail
They influenced Brian May of Queen as well. He talks about Don and Phil’s influence on him.
Their version on this 1983 reunion of Let it be Me was just sublime.
Over time, the Everly Brothers will be even more recognized as the genius musicians they were and how great an impact they had on music and will continue to have in the future. I loved the Everlys then and still do. Their music stands the test of time. Thank you for your wonderful analysis, Fil.
Love the Everly Brothers. Good choice Fil. You are a natural at analysis. 🥰
Another band influenced was the Hollies. In his book, Graham Nash talks of he and a teenage friend (another future Hollie) hanging out after a show and meeting the guys. Both of them in heaven now teaching the angels how to harmonize. My fav? Cathy's Clown. Still slays me! Thx again Fil. I always learn something new...
The syncronicity they have reminds me of Agnetha & Anni-Frid!
Nice choice with this performance Fil, they sounded great!
In addition to their beautiful harmonies they had some great dynamic guitar strumming that really gave their songs such great energy and melody. They must have sounded absolutely fabulous in person.
Hey Fil!! I've heard this song many times and always loved the sound of it , their harmonies but your explanation tells me why and makes perfect sense! Another great analysis. RIP Don!!❤
Nothing compares to the Everly Brothers. And Don Everly is still one of the best rhythm guitar players that ever came down the pike.
Great breakdown of this performance.
The Everly Brothers were unique. They were't exactly rockabilly, but you might call them one of the creators of what would go on to be called country rock. You could say the same of Roy Orbison, but Don and Phil never did record wild rockers, like Roy Orbison's sides for Sun. For me, The Everly Brothers best material came after they stopped having massive hits. Their two albums for RCA in the 70s, and especialy the incredible album they did with The Hollies, Two Yanks In England, are my favourite records of theirs. Check out their unique arrangement of A Whiter Shade Of Pale.
Never thought too much about how old I was getting to be until the last year. So many of the people I grew up listening to have passed away. Breaks my heart. Thank you for keeping them and their music alive for all.
A little known fact is that Phil and Don’s first cousin was James Best, the actor who played Sheriff Rosco P Coltrane in the tv series, the Dukes of Hazzard. He had an exceptionally fine voice too and was also a voice actor and musician.
I had no idea James Best was a first cousin. I’ve watched him for years on television. I remember he played a guitar player in an early episode of the same name on Andy Griffith.
After his mother (Lena Guy, nee Everly) died of tuberculosis in 1929, then three-year-old James Guy was sent to live in an orphanage. He was later adopted by Armen Best
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I really didn’t think he played the guitar because the cameraman never actually showed that it was him playing.
They were a wonderful singing and playing duo. They don't make them like that anymore.
That’s for this analysis Fil. I was lucky to attend the Reunion Concert at the RAH in Nov 83, still the best gig I’ve been to. I love the way you have the same sense of joy that I feel whenever I hear them sign. Don is a terrific guitarist indeed
I wanted to wait and watch this when I knew I had uninterrupted time. My first video I watched of yours was the other Everly Brothers analysis video with Dream and Cathy's Clown. I loved Dream, REM did a version I really like. I always thought of it as a simple song. Your analysis blew me away and I've been a fan of yours since. This was great too. I love the guitar tutorial.
I wish we had this music now the greatest music ever, Love you Fil! My brother is studying your musical techniques from you! I love it when he plays his songs for me.
I've always love the rock and roll harmony of Phil and Don Everly as you know they could do the slow ballads like "All I Have To Do Is Dream" and the fast pace rockers like "Wake Up Little Susie" hard to pick out one favorite song of their when they all are great. excellent rundown on this performance. Fil I am sure You could have a go at this song and do a great version of it. Rock on in Peace Don along side your brother Phil.
Not sure if you mention it in the video and I missed it but their father Ike Everly was one of the most respected thumbpickers in Kentucky.. He gave lessons to people like Merle Travis and Chet Atkins.. It's no wonder they could play like monsters!
There's footage of him on UA-cam if you fancy it.. :)
R.I.P Don and Phil Everly
I didn’t know Don Everly had died, too. What a sad and tragic few days it’s been. Oh hell, I’m starting to cry. I need some wine. Excuse me.
Who doesn’t love these guys??? I enjoyed you’re pointing out both country and blues influence in this song. After all, that is what rock ‘n’ roll came from!
I cannot remember why I skipped going to see them in Melbourne Florida in 1990 or 91 I believe… what was I thinking???
Hopefully, they have found personal brotherly harmony in the afterlife.
Their perfection went so far that when Don was singing a note slightly out of key, what occasionally happens even to the best of the best, Phil instantly also sang that note slightly out of key to exactly the same amount so that it would perfectly match Don´s "wrong" note harmony wise. That is incredible, I have no other duo in mind that was able to do that.
That’s amazing!
RIP Don. 🙏 They were great. I love this version🎶♥️
Wonderful. This is the first song I heard of theirs - my mum sang it to me as a child to get me up for nursery; Suzie being my nickname. I remember that so vividly and I turned 50 a week ago! RIP Don - and Phil xx Thank you, Fil :)
Your story of your mother singing this to you is so touching. Just so sweet. Thank you for sharing.
They were truly gifted and unique. Never to be matched. Simply amazing. Their influence will carry on.
Thanks for doing this. They were great and I'm sure this brought back great memories for many.
For another example of their seamless harmonies Is in Paul Simon’s Graceland single.
A lot of people don't even know the EB do the backing vocals of that song.
Phil and Don spent so much of their post success era fighting which is unfortunate but understandable as sibling relationships can be intense.
According to Charlie Louvin of the Louvin brothers, all the brother duos hated each other
But, seriously...Fil your hair looks amazing!
They were so GREAT together. It's a shame that off and on for years, they wouldn't even talk to each other, then, they would agree to do a "reunion" performance, and blow us all away, and like they never missed a day performing together.
It's even closer or more narrow than milliseconds Fil !
Moreover, in your comment regarding different voicings, it looks like Phil's playing D7 (C7 voicing) when Don's playing D (major) in his voicing ?
Pete Wingfield on keys & Albert Lee on lead not a bad band & for Keith Richards to add "one of the finest rhythm players" not a bad accolade ref Don
I will say this is a country song more than rock. Maybe old school rockabilly. A front singer whit acoustic guitar and a electric guitar in the background
Another interesting choice! I of course loved them. I like how you analysis and explain every note, inflection, and ... Um ... Everything !!! Things I never would have noticed. 🏵️🏵️💐🌺🥀🌹♥️🥀🌺💐🏵️💐🌺🥀🌹♥️🌹🥀🌺💐🏵️💐🌺🏵️💐🌺🥀🌹♥️🌹
Hi Fil! One of my favorite duos ever! I was 12 when I heard them, and was immediately hooked! I loved hearing Don pair up with Cliff Richard! Cliff admired The Everly Brothers, and paired up with Don at one of his concerts after Phil passed away. I was so sorry to hear of Don’s passing...one of the good guys! ✌️. I always felt I was the Susie in their song!
It wasn't Don who sang with Cliff, it was Phil
Donny and marie in "I'm leaving it all up to you," exhibits this same synchronicity
Strumming an acoustic is the easiest thing to do badly, but the most difficult to do well. The Everlys did it very well. Thank you for the analysis.
Listen to Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds sing the Everly Brothers EP that came with Seconds of Pleasure vinyl.
They sound like one voice. Except in two-part harmony.
You should remake the Everly Brothers song “All I have to do is dream” and bust out the guitar!!
Their mother is still living and she is 102 years old.
RIP Don!
I don’t know about that.
@@Johnnycdrums The article I read said she was still alive.
Died in 2022.
@@rachelbarber8814 So she did die eventually? I´m not surprised, she outlived her husband, her younger and her older son. Being over 100 years old and losing basically all your family does make the end come close. May she rest in peace.
She passed in November 2022, a few months after Don.
I saw Jimmy Page on a video showing us how to play Whole Lotta Love the right way on an Everly Brothers Model, Gibson J-180.
I have always loved this song. The lyrics really hit home.
Never again will we see the likes of harmony of Everly Brothers
Bob Dylan has many influences, including civil war songs. But, early white rock and roll is also a continuing influence he has spoken about.
On his first album, “Highway 51 Blues” has the guitar part from Wake Up Little Suzie. That is acknowledged in the
liner notes.
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The timbre is their sibling voices is so well matched which almost makes the "one voice" as you said. No autotune or pitch shifters EVER needed.
Autotune would HURT the Every Brothers. LOL
Thanks Fil. I always enjoy your analysis videos but this one was particularly special to me. The Everly Brothers was the first musical group that really got me interested in playing guitar and singing. I was lucky enough to play in a band in college and cam appreciate the work that it takes to play and sing live. I also appreciate how you obviously respect the musicians you review. Congrats on getting the copyright strike removed.
That looks and sounds like Albert Lee on lead guitar . He has played with everybody . Great sound .
And, to be more perfect, the amazing Albert Lee on lead guitar.
Hey there Phil. I’m 59. I’ve had the opinion for as long as I can remember that this song is the start of power chord rock. Which is probably the most popular rock. Love the Everly Brothers. Thx.
In a video of The Beatles during the recordings for Let it Be album Paul is asking about harmonies, ' If we do that we're the Raylets, or are we going for Don and Phil.' Paraphrased. And Simon and Garfunkel being asked about influences on harmonies occasionally give a look of 'Are you kidding, it's obvious isn't it.' Raise a glass to Don and Phil !!
I think that the Everly Brothers were a big influence on The Beatles.
As was stated, all that togetherness has to wear you down. I think that also contributed to the demise of The Beatles.
One of the first 45's I got as a little kid was an Everly Bros. record........"Banned In Boston" has become an American cliche over many years.
Listened again ....I noticed that even there vabratoes were in sync!!......that's some serious sing skills!
Interesting factoid: I'm on a different channel watching the full performance of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. T Bone Burnet talks about how well their voices blend and mentions when Phil and Don learned a new song they were taken into separate recording booths so that neither they were doing the harmony part...I'd say that worked pretty well for them.
I was lucky enough to see 'em a couple of years after this at the Hammersmith Odeon with Albert Lee and Pete Wingfield in the band and they were superb - song after song, gem after gem. With material like theirs they could start strong and get stronger and stronger. Wonderful.
Thank you, Fil, as always for shining a light on these great artists and helping us appreciate them even more…
Have you analyzed a Gladys Knight performance? Here’s a link:
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Thank you!
Doug
Not yet!
Awesome memories! I thought it was sooo risqué. 🤣😂. Little did I know.
The Kings are dead. Long live the Kings .
Charlie Watts died yesterday, too .
Maybe you can do an analysis of Charlie's playing .