Everly Brothers, The

INCLUDES FREE MP3 ALBUM DOWNLOAD Plus 4 BONUS TRACKS

SPECIAL GATEFOLD EDITION

The Everly Brothers topped the charts in Britain and America in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s with a series of hits including “Cathy’s Clown”, “Love Hurts”, and “All I Have to Do Is Dream”. They set unmatched standards for close harmony, and infused early rock & roll with some of the best elements of country and pop music. The enduring influence of The Everlys’ is also evident in the work of British Invasion bands like The Beatles and The Hollies, and of folk-oriented acts such as Simon and Garfunkel. This special collector’s edition compiles one of The Everly Brothers’ finest releases: A Date with The Everly Brothers (1961).

This masterpiece contains great moments from the band’s hit-making stretch during their most inspired years and it is presented here in its original gatefold edition. In addition, 4 bonus tracks from the same period. These splendid recordings feature a virtual who’s who of fabulous musicians from the Nashville scene, such as Chet Atkins, James Clayton, Floyd Cramer, Buddy Harman and Ray Edenton, among others.

PERSONNEL:

DON & PHIL EVERLY, vocals and guitar, plus:

Chet Atkins, Hank “Sugarfoot” Garland (electric guitar),
Ray Edenton, Luther Brandon (guitar), James Clayton (steel guitar), Floyd T. “Lightin’” Chance (bass),
Floyd Cramer, Marvin H. Hughes (piano), “Buddy” Harman Jr. (drums).

Recorded by Bill Porter at RCA Victor Studios, 1610 Hawkins Street, Nashville, Tennessee, March 18, 1960 (Side one, track 6 & side two, track 6), July 13, 1960 (Side one, tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 and side two, tracks 1-5), July 27, 1960 (Side one, track 3), July 10, 1960 (Side one, track 8), November 1, 1960 (Side one, track 7), May 30, 1961 (Side two, track 7) and August 30, 1961 (Side two, track 8).

SIDE ONE:

01. MADE TO LOVE
02. THAT’S JUST TOO MUCH
03. STICK WITH ME BABY
04. BABY WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO
05. SIGH, CRY, ALMOST DIE
06. ALWAYS IT’S YOU
07. TEMPTATION (*)
08. THE SILENT TREATMENT (*)

SIDE TWO:

01. LOVE HURTS
02. LUCILLE
03. SO HOW COME
04. DONNA, DONNA
05. A CHANGE OF HEART
06. CATHY’S CLOWN
07. GRANDFATHER’S CLOCK (*)
08. JEZEBEL (*)

(*) BONUS TRACKS