The Everly Brothers could do no wrong. I'm completely perplexed as to how they captured such an excellent recording of this with two acoustic guitars and exactly one microphone. The performance is God-like but the fact that someone committed it to tape for the ages is nearly as impressive.
Singing around one mic & “ self mixing” is how it was done back in the 40’s & 50’s. Singers & players really listened to each other very carefully which you can clearly see here. I have friends in a 5 piece Bluegrass band who sing trios & quartet harmonies, with 100% acoustic, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, lead/rythmn guitar & double bass. They move in & out with instruments, lean in for harmonies /chorus & out to allow the lead singer to shine through. All around one mic. Their “ balance” is sensational & they’ve been performing that way for over 25 years. It creates a wonderfully dynamic “show” & yes, boggles the minds of younger musicians so use to “ levels” & a ton of sound gear.
And familirs and siblings who sing together often have similaritiee in tone or timbre ( and accent) to blend and weave beautifully eg: Delmores, Louvins, The Brothers Gibb 😊
I recall seeing an interview with Waddy Wachtel. Waddy was a tour musician with the Everly Brothers for sometime. Waddy told a story of how he would cry every time they did this song. It affected him so deeply. I feel that way too.
Who's playing this in 2021 like me? Memories of those far-off day? Memories tinged with sadness ? Reminiscences and Memories crowded your mind? Long lost friend? or heyday of your life? I want hear your stories.
The most Beautiful sound in the world ,brings tears to my eyes,Don and Phil are the most gorgeous guys on the planet with the most exquisite voices in the world .l love them so much . L Bless the Day l Found You ,Devoted To You .see you with the angels ,love always to you God Bless xxx Paula .
pure talent that transcends time, their sound will never get old,.....the things they call music today are disgusting,....thank goodness we have the Everly Brothers.
I don’t think music today is disgusting at all - and I’m pretty sure Phil and Don would agree. Lots of amazing stuff being written and recorded by kids all the time if you look for it. In fact Don said as much before he recently passed. But nothing touches this. This is as good as it gets.
I pray their souls are caught up with their families and friends that have gone on. I’ll be glad when we can all be together in Heaven with our Lord and Savior. Until then I’ll miss you Don 💖and Phil.
@ruthkahler6334 - Can you just imagine a concert in heaven? Bill and Gloria Gaither call it, "When All of God's Singers Get Home." And we spend eternity gathered around the throne of glory, each singer rendering his unique praise unto God. Amen!
HOLY S***! THAT was so beautiful! How in the Holy Name of BALLS have I NEVER HEARD THIS BEFORE?!?! Didn't expect this, but Kentucky is now on my Bucket List.
Rest In Peace Don Everly! Thanks you Phil & Don for the music! Prayer for The Eternal Rest Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Performances like these and voices like these are what influenced and informed the likes of the Beatles, which in turn, influenced and informed music thereafter. Credit where credit is due.
One wouldn´t thinkt that this kind of harmony is possible. And it´s not about the accuracy alone, its about the feeling it has, that no other artists harmony has ever had.
Heart-stopping. Beautiful voices, perfect harmony, starting and stopping each phrase exactly together and physically beautiful. So adorable they way Phil followed his older brother. They needed only one mic because they were perfectly in sync, they operated as one voice, as they had since they were 8 and 6 years old. They whole family played music together professionally since that time and at home. We are lucky to have so many recordings of these angels. They changed the course of musical history. Every musical group in operation since 1960 learned how to sing harmony from listening to their records, including Simon & Garfunkel, the Beatles and every other group that attempted harmony.
I am 77 and have been performing solo and band gigs since the 60's - I played last Saturday. They were one of my big influences. When Phil died I performed "Cathy's Clown" with a friend as a tribute. It is on RU-vid. I saw them live in UK in 1963 approx when they 'headlined' with Bo Diddly. The Stones were a support act.
Wow, what a show that would have been to go to….& the influences passed on across the Atlantic to the younger Rolling Stones. An historic & catalytic concert I would think. How lucky or good choice, you chose to go to it. 😊
Even though I grew up in the 70's and 80's and love rock/hard rock... as a musician I absolutely love the Everly Brothers... whenever I'm recording in my home studio I will occasionally record Everly Brothers songs and do both vocal parts... and even though I think I do a great job with the harmonies it's still nothing compared to Don and Phil's harmonies... I've never heard harmonies as seemless and intertwined
Let some expert talk pitch or timbre or harmonics to explain the Everly Brothers. To me it's this: few people have the courage to sing their feelings honestly and with total conviction, just a few inches from someone else's face. That's the heartfelt quality which is so elusive yet so enduring about Don and Phil.
@daveconleyportfolio5192 - Don even said that there were times when he did not know whose voice he was hearing, his own voice or Phil's. That is just too wonderful.
He's holding it closer to the microphone for the guitar solo. They learned to perform when there was only one microphone shared by both voices and instruments. These days there are multiple microphones all over the stage.
