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The Everly Brothers - “Cathy’s Clown”

One of the more over-looked early rock and roll influences, the Everly Brothers’ tight harmonies influenced many of the great acts of the 1960s, including Simon and Garfunkel, the Beach Boys, and the Beatles.  The Everly Brothers had 26 Billboard Top 40 singles and were among the first Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.

I would also argue that with hits like “Bye, Bye Love”, “Since You Broke My Heart”, “When Will I be Loved,” and “Cathy’s Clown”, the Everly Brothers had a profound influence on some of today’s music.  Perhaps it could even be said that the Everly Brothers are the original emo kid.

Regardless, they are one of the greatest duos of all time and some of the founding fathers of rock and roll, and for that we thank them.

davekoen posted this on Jan 27 2009. it has 20 notes and 681 plays Tagged: #everly brothers

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  1. dontcookbilly reblogged this from kelseymcardle and added:
    amazing song reblog. The Everly Brothers were are Rock And Roll.
  2. kelseymcardle reblogged this from binnster and added:
    Just blasted this with my mom on our road trip this morning. LOVE.
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  6. jellybeanboom reblogged this from tuneage and added:
    i forget how much i love this song?
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  9. dirtysteve reblogged this from tuneage and added:
    Thanks to my Mom & Dad...puttin me onto em!
  10. dirtysteve reblogged this from tuneage and added:
    Thanks to my Mom & Dad...puttin me onto em!
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