Live is how you can really tell talent. Nowhere to hide. Nothing electronic to fix your voice, your instrument, your timing. The best always show it best live, when others cannot.
I believe the reason why they don't take their eyes off each other is to synchronize the beginning and endings of their words and sustained notes. Very important!
@@oldermusiclover so was my mother.She saw them when they came here to NZ in 1964. She would go and see the Everly brothers,but wouldn't go to see the Beatles:))
This was like the first time they had sung together in 10 years, they got angry at each other after a show in the 70s and didn't speak to each other for like 10 years. So, them looking at each other was probably them saying I'm sorry brother, it was petty, I love you.
The other reason for the concentration was apparently this song was not on the original set list so was unrehearsed. Incredible performance if that is the case.
@@damonhines8187 Yes. they were indeed probably looking at each other to keep the timing, (as some have said) no doubt, but what they were thinking in their insides is what I stated. I believe anyway.
I agree. You can tell how they look at each other how sorry they were for not speaking to each other for so long. FYI, it was 1973 to be exact at Knott's Berry Farm.
toodlescae I had not heard the Everly Brothers for some time and I happened on this Reunion Special, they did a wonderful job singing in harmony. Then I scrolled down to read some of the comments and read your comment that they are both gone now. Felt sad and blue over the news but reminds us all how short life is and how precious memories are. You Tube has made available much of this musical Gold of the past, thankful for that.
These legends were vocal and duet singing grandfathers of all we hear today,well maybe not today. But beatles and beach boys were definitely affected by masterpieces like these.😊
My husband passed away 10 years ago and the night before he passed we went to Karaoke and he never sang before. He put me in a chair in front of him and he across from me. He sang "Let it be Me" and I will by the Beatles..........I cry every time I hear these 2 songs..thank you from my heart for posting this
What a lovely story Joanne, Your husband obviously had great musical taste. There is nothing wrong with shedding a tear when you hear these songs. Emotion, is a big part of loving music. RIP for your husband.
We will never hear harmony like this ever again,absolutely SUPERB.rest easy DON AND PHIL,reunited forever, thank you for these wonderful memories, and for allowing us to share your unforgettable magical performances,never ever forgotten.
Amen. I laugh listening to 'Poor Jennie', Dance to 'Cathy's Clown' and cry with 'So Sad(to see good love go bad) and think of my husband with 'Let it be Me'
Both brothers had beautiful voices, no other duo had a more perfect blend. All their songs had wonderful harmonies, they watched each others faces closely so as to be spot on with their timing. Their harmonizing is iconic.
They were such an amazing talent! They were from a musical family coming from a folk tradition. The best harmonies come from these traditions. Thank you Don and Phil for many years of beautiful music!
These guys sang together for so long, and so well, that they read each other's minds, anticipate every eighth beat, and understand just when it's time to lift off a note, and progress on to the next. The words and music make you cry. The artistry makes you weep. Thanks, H, for binging us this!
I was born in Dec 1956. Wake up Lil Susie was out when my mother was Pregnant with me. My Uncle called me Lil Susie all my life until he passed. There is no one like the Everly Brothers...
When I saw them looking at each other towards the end, it made me think how wonderful it would have been if my brother treated me the same for the last 20 years of his life. All I can say is "I forgive you brother," maybe God realized that I was at a breaking point. I am the last member of my family alive. Reminded me of the meaning of "Cherish," by The Association~Thanks Harri :)
These two-brothers had nothing but love for each other, their emotions come out in their singing. Their love songs can't be duplicated, they just have a special way of harmonizing. There will never be a duo that even comes close to these two brothers
One of my very favorites by them. The Everlys music was a part of my childhood and I have followed them all my life. They will be sorely missed! I am teared up as I type this...Diamonds in my ears, indeed! Whatever else was going on with their relationship, you can see the love on their faces as they sing.
Harri, youreallyare one of the best reviewers out there and your hippie wardrobe is great! Keep on trucking! I listened to these guys the first time around when I was about 9.
I always thought that song was about their lover, but love of those two brothers was more beautiful. Don and Phil were brilliant and their harmonies were exquisite. Miss then both. Thank your for this post. Peace
When siblings sing together it’s like one voice. Their vocal cords are similar. Just like The BeeGees. They’re so in sync you can see them watching each other carefully while they sing.
This beautiful song was 'our song', my wonderful beloved late husband and mine. I haven't heard it for such a long time, brought tears to my eyes tonight Thank you for reacting to these wonderful brothers, their harmonies were truly Angelic.❣️
They had made up by the time of this performance. Probably the most beautiful and moving live performance I have ever seen. I watch this particular video at least weekly. Thank you for reacting to this amazing performance.
Can you imagine in the late 50's and early 60's these guys were singing like this? Don't know if it can get much better than that with harmonies. Who was better? Simon and Garfunkel came close but I think the Everly Brothers harmonized better.
this entire concert is amazing. Every song they do in that concert is superb and better than the studio versions. The whole band that night is hot and tight too
It's fascinating the way members of a family sound like each other whether talking or singing...some vocal quality they share that is unmistakably identifiable. When my brother answers the phone, I hear our dad's voice. Dad's been gone 19 years now and I still hear it. The Everly Brothers were the best singing example of that I've ever heard.
A huge influence on the Beatles. Paul McCartney mentions the Everly Brothers in his Wings song, "Let 'Em In": "Sister Suzie, brother John, Martin Luther, Phil and Don." The Everly Brothers had a song called "Keep A Knockin,'" about NOT letting someone in...surely "Let Em In" was inspired by that song.
And Paul McCartney wrote them a beautiful new song for their comeback album called On The Wings Of A Nightingale which is really great. Dave Edmunds produced their 2 albums at that time. Fantastic!
You simply can’t sing/harmonize better than that. The fact that’s live is mind-blowing. My father was lucky enough to meet with Don Everly this past week at the hospital. He spoke with him Monday and Tuesday, and then Don went home after that. They spoke about songwriting and small talk. They took one last picture together on Tuesday. He’ll treasure that always.
@@jeanmckay2831 It wasn’t me. It was my dad that had the photo with him this past week, But it wouldn’t be appropriate. He’s sitting on the hospital bed with oxygen tubes in his nose and everything. He’s smiling, but it’s not the most flattering picture. Not how you would want to remember him.
I was lucky enough to see them in concert in the early "80's at Chastain Park in Atlanta. It was so magical I will never forget it. If anyone has ever been to this venue, you will know what I mean. Besides the fact that I love the Everly Brothers, the atmosphere was so special. People had candles on tv trays all through the audience. It is an outdoors theater. It was beautiful. I'll never forget it.
They had a very contentious & difficult relationship. Sometimes going decades without speaking. They reunited for a tour with Simon and Garfunkel and Paul Simon said the brothers met in the parking lot a few hours before the first gig and hadn’t spoken in 3 yrs. but amazingly, he said they open their guitar cases, went on stage and it was instant magic..
I've watched this video a hundred times in the past and just now noticed how intensely the brothers are looking at each other throughout the song. I think they're absolutely enjoying the blend of their voices and just how gorgeous this song is 🎶🎵
It's partly what you said, to be sure .. But I 've heard in interviews where they've said how they need to watch each other's mouths closely to make sure they are both starting and ending their notes in perfect synchronicity .. They were perfectionists with those wonderful harmonies .. So it's a bit of both reasons, I reckon .. Cheers, Wayne
PERFECTION EVERY song they sang is worth listening to. They r so in tune w/each other, come in at the same time, end in the same note and their harmonizing can’t get much better than this.
Without a doubt, this live version is more sensitive, more expressive, and more musically interesting than the original studio version. The brothers had grown as artists and had found more to say in the song...a very beautiful performance for sure.
Part of my childhood! There is something special about harmonies from families singing together especially siblings. This especially poignant given they fell out with each other for so long.
My husband was a musician and he loved them and sang their songs, I wasn't familiar with them because I came from Italy, and they were not well known there. But to make a long story short, we went to one of their last concerts before Don passed away. Fabulous, mind blowing harmony!!
RIP Don Everly, 🙏. Kathy's Clown is another big song by them. They were before my time but I always loved their music. Had a friend in High School that I sang duets with. The Everly Brothers were a favorite of ours.
RIP Don. I saw them a few years back when they were touring with Simon And Garfunkel (what a great concert). They were still in top form and in their 70's at the time. Had the crowd rocking old school.
I think this was their best performance of this song, ever. So heartfelt, so moving, so in sync. Absolute genius on display. No one will ever top them for harmonizing. This concert was their big reunion in 1984, after a 10 year rift. In London. They had made up and started touring again.
There is a superb version of this beautiful number on RU-vid sung by Phil. It was posted shortly after he passed away. It has been mentioned before, but the opening words get me every time - "I Bless the day I found you"- R.I.P. to one of the greatest Duo's ever.
Legends. Absolute Legends. Without the Everly Brothers, there may have been no Simon and Garfunkle and so many other groups that admired, modeled themselves after and listened to these two gentlemen.
You took the words right out of my mouth. I melt every time I listen to this song or to any Everly Brothers song. You are so correct when you mentioned the purity of this rendition. I was fortunate to see them in the early 2000's when they toured with Simon and Garfunkel, such beauty and grace these brothers were able to create with their voices and their songs and let's not forget Don's guitar licks. RIP Don and I'm sure Phil was there to greet you on your next journey.
These two were in sync with each other like few artist have been. When they start and when they stop, they are always perfectly together. Listen to almost any duet from anyone else, and one overdone will stop or start before the other. Just got a split second. It was uncanny how perfect they were
Omg. Beautiful and excruciating at the same time. I never saw them perform, so I’ve never heard that slow version. I was starting to tear up by the end.
Oh wow, my mom loves this song 🎵 I'm so blessed to have parents and even grandparents that loved and filled my memory with beautiful music 🎶 I knew I had done the same thing when my daughter out of nowhere told me she wouldn't know what to do without music.
Harmonies don't get any better when it's performed by two people from the same family. Look how closely they watch each other -- making sure they are in sync in every way. So beautiful!
I still listen to them every night. I m still remembering sitting in front of TV as a little girl. They made a huge impression on me. I'm just bawling. They are legend, and now we've lost both of them for.may they rest in peace. Melissa Ward here. I'm in my late 60s. Torn up. Thank you for playing this. The way Phil looked at Don was intense In a good way.
