I was 15-16 during 1962 when this Saturday’s song was released, and yet I still remember it so well. I was not a particularly strong Everly Brothers fan, as I preferred traditional jazz (Kenny Ball), contemporary folk (our local Folk Club), and Petula Clark! Some of you already know that I also loved certain classical pieces. Given my taste in music, together with my many non-musical interests at that time, it surprises me that I still want to play this song periodically. Enjoy!
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Such a great song.
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Loved the Everly Brothers! Of course I preferred Cathy’s Clown although I don’t think they did one I didn’t like. This was our era for sure! Love Petula Clark too and all the British artists of the time.
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I was 6 when this was released. It’s one of the first pieces I picked up, though I haven’t played it for a while. I liked the Everly Brothers, and loved Ebony Eyes.
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We may be dating ourselves, but there were some really nice songs then. Of course there were some rather questionable ones as well, so I guess times have not really changed too much! π
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I am not familiar with this song. I like the style of that era very much and this song appears typical to me… as a child of the 70’s and the 80’s.
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You’re a youngster! π
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Haha… I appreciate that a lot πThank you!
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Like everything else about life … it’s all perspective! π
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That’s so so true, Colin π Today I sang at church. The tenor who sang with me turned out as someone I sing with more than 20 years ago. I was 27 and the youngest of soloists wherever I was engaged. He was 12 and sang with a boys choir at that event. Today He is that age I was back then and I was the oldest soloist today. Yes, all a matter of perspective!
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Ahh, yes, now this is the way to start the morning off right. π
I may not have been born yet when this song came out but I do like some of the Everly Brothers songs, this being one of them. Gives a sentimental, relaxed feeling.
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I too have a popular song which was a little before my time, but which I really like! Perhaps (maybe) next Saturday?
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Will look forward to next week’s selection, and I like Petulant Clark’s songs too. Even if she was also long before my time. π
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I presume you mean Petula Clark? Petulant = childish, sulky, or bad tempered! π
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You presume correctly. my friend, my phone unfortunately my phone presumed that I had spelled “Petula” wrong and thought it would correct it for me. π
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I was 23 in ’62 and I LOVED the Everly Brothers, and Petula Clark, and Elvis, and Perry Como, and Patsy Cline…..yeah, all over the place! This is such a great song, melody, lyrics, harmony. It will never grow old. Haven’t heard it in ages. Thanks for reminding us of it today.
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… and based on my older sister’s taste in music at that time, probably Buddy Holly, Paul Anka, Sal MIneo, Ricky Nelson?
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Oh! Yeah!!! ππ
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I was 12yrs when this came out, I loved it then I love it now! π
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For me, it’s probably a combination of the simplicity of the lyrics, and the close harmonies. It is a very touching song.
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Yes Beautiful and their voices just perfect π
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