They began writing and recording their own music in 1956, and their first hit song came in 1957, with "Bye Bye Love", written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. The song hit No. 1 in the spring of 1957, and additional hits would follow through 1958, many of them written by the Bryants, including "Wake Up Little Susie", "All I Have to Do Is Dream", and "Problems". In 1960, they signed with the major label Warner Bros. Records and recorded "Cathy's Clown", written by the brothers themselves, which was their biggest selling single. The brothers enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1961, and their output dropped off, though additional hit singles continued through 1962, with "That's Old Fashioned (That's the Way Love Should Be)" being their last top-10 hit.
Long-simmering disputes with Wesley Rose, the CEO of Acuff-Rose Music, which managed the group, a growing drug usage in the 1960s, as well as changing tastes in popular music, led to the group's decline in popularity in its native U.S., though the brothers continued to release hit singles in the U.K. and Canada, and had many highly successful tours throughout the 1960s. In the early 1970s, the brothers began releasing solo recordings, and in 1973 they officially broke up. Starting in 1983, the brothers got back together, and would continue to perform periodically until Phil's death in 2014. Don died seven years later.
The group was highly influential on the music of the generation that followed it. Many of the top acts of the 1960s were heavily influenced by the close-harmony singing and acoustic guitar playing of the Everly Brothers, including the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Bee Gees, and Simon & Garfunkel. In 2015, Rolling Stone ranked the Everly Brothers No. 1 on its list of the 20 Greatest Duos of All Time. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class of 1986, and into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Don was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2019, earning the organization's first Iconic Riff Award for his distinctive rhythm guitar intro to the Everlys' massive 1957 hit "Wake Up Little Susie".
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Claudette
The Everly Brothers Lyrics
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Oh oh, Claudette
I got a brand new baby and I feel so good
She loves me even better than I thought she would
I'm on my way to her house an I'm plumb outta breath
A-when I see her tonight I'm gonna squeeze her to death
Never makes me wait, Claudette
She's the greatest little girl that I've ever met
I get the best lovin' that I'll ever get
From Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette
Well, I'm a lucky man my baby treats me right
She's gonna let me hug and kiss and hold her tight
When the date is over and we're at her front door
When I kiss her good night I'll holler more more more
Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Never makes me wait, Claudette
She's the greatest little girl that I've ever met
I get the best lovin' that I'll ever get
From Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette
When me an my new baby have a date or three
I'm gonna ask my baby if she'll marry me
I'm gonna be so happy for the rest of my life
When my brand new baby is my brand new wife
Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Never makes me wait, Claudette
She's the greatest little girl that I've ever met
I get the best lovin' that I'll ever get
From Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette
Mmh mmh, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette
Mmh mmh, Claudette
The lyrics to The Everly Brothers' song Claudette are a catchy and upbeat tribute to the singer's new love interest. He is so happy and excited about her that he can barely contain himself, and the lyrics reflect this joy and energy. He sings about his new baby in glowing terms, saying that she loves him even better than he thought she would. He is so eager to see her that he is "plumb outta breath" on his way to her house, and vows to "squeeze her to death" when he finally sees her that night.
The rest of the song is similarly effusive in its praise of Claudette, calling her "the greatest little girl" the singer has ever met and boasting that he gets "the best lovin' that [he'll] ever get" from her. He is clearly head-over-heels in love with her, and the lyrics reflect this intense and joyful feeling. There are also hints of more serious commitment to come - at the end of the song, he suggests that he will ask her to marry him after a few more dates. Overall, the lyrics to Claudette are a sweet and buoyant celebration of new love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh, Claudette
The singer is expressing his excitement and joy about his lover Claudette.
I got a brand new baby and I feel so good
The singer has a new lover and it makes him happy.
She loves me even better than I thought she would
The singer is pleased with how much his lover loves him.
I'm on my way to her house an I'm plumb outta breath
The singer is eager to see Claudette and is rushing to her house to do so.
A-when I see her tonight I'm gonna squeeze her to death
The singer is so happy to see Claudette that he wants to hug her tightly.
Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
The singer is calling her lover by name, expressing his affection for her.
Never makes me wait, Claudette
The singer values Claudette's punctuality and reliability.
She's the greatest little girl that I've ever met
The singer thinks very highly of Claudette and considers her to be a wonderful person.
I get the best lovin' that I'll ever get
The singer is overflowing with love and appreciation for Claudette's love and affection.
From Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Repeating her name in the chorus reinforces the singer's love and affection for Claudette.
Well, I'm a lucky man my baby treats me right
The singer feels fortunate to have Claudette who treats him well.
She's gonna let me hug and kiss and hold her tight
The singer is looking forward to physical affection with Claudette.
When the date is over and we're at her front door
The singer envisions going on dates with Claudette and enjoying her company.
When I kiss her good night I'll holler more more more
The singer is so happy with Claudette that he wants to express it by shouting.
When me an my new baby have a date or three
The singer looks forward to going on multiple dates with Claudette and getting to know her better.
I'm gonna ask my baby if she'll marry me
The singer is so in love with Claudette that he wants to propose to her and spend the rest of his life with her.
I'm gonna be so happy for the rest of my life
The singer is filled with joy and gratitude for the possibility of spending his life with Claudette.
When my brand new baby is my brand new wife
The singer envisions himself happily married to Claudette.
Mmh mmh, Claudette
The singer repeats Claudette's name in a soft, loving manner.
Oh oh, Claudette
The repeated chorus shows the singer's continued excitement and joy over his relationship with Claudette.
Mmh mmh, Claudette
The singer repeats Claudette's name, expressing his affection once more.
Lyrics © Roy Orbison Music Company, Barbara Orbison Music Company
Written by: ROY ORBISON
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Ray Romero
Oh oh, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette
I got a brand new baby and I feel so good
She loves me even better than I thought she would
I'm on my way to her house an I'm plumb outta breath
A-when I see her tonight I'm gonna squeeze her to death
Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Never makes me wait, Claudette
She's the greatest little girl that I've ever met
I get the best lovin' that I'll ever get
From Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette
Well, I'm a lucky man my baby treats me right
She's gonna let me hug and kiss and hold her tight
When the date is over and we're at her front door
When I kiss her good night I'll holler more more more
Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Never makes me wait, Claudette
She's the greatest little girl that I've ever met
I get the best lovin' that I'll ever get
From Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette
When me an my new baby have a date or three
I'm gonna ask my baby if she'll marry me
I'm gonna be so happy for the rest of my life
When my brand new baby is my brand new wife
Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Never makes me wait, Claudette
She's the greatest little girl that I've ever met
I get the best lovin' that I'll ever get
From Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette
Mmh mmh, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette
Mmh mmh, Claudette
AnthonysDen
A great flip side to ‘All I Have to Do Is Dream’, this song (written by Roy Orbison) also reached #1 in 1958! In loving memory of Don Everly (February 1, 1937 - August 21, 2021). 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Claudette Caron
Remember getting teased about this song as a little girl. Love it!
Mike England
You got the last laugh... Brilliant song!
Claudette Janus
Same name 🤭
Daniel Russell
I’ve always liked the name! Always been a massive fan of this song one of the best and in my view I prefer to the Roy Orbison version and he wrote it! Claudette you have a fab name ignore negative comments
Stephen Breeze
ulucky girl
steve matz
Did Your Parents Name You after Hearing The Song? One of My Favorite Songs....
Luanne Schaller
I smile when I hear this tune as I remember their '83 reunion at Albert Hall.....Phil looked like he was enjoying this tune so much.....He was definitely having a grand time....Thank you for all you shared with us, your fans....Forever devoted to you, Don and Phil (RIP)
paprikash
I saw them perform Aug. 2001 and they souded just like this record. They were the best selling recording artist of the 1960's !!!!!!!!!!!!1
Johnny Intrieri
What a moving beat! Always loved it!!