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".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Everly_Brothers
Danger Danger
The Everly Brothers Lyrics
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Staying out every night
Teasing the boys playing with toys
Danger danger that's a game that you play
Danger danger but I can't stay away
You got a bad
Bad bad name
You hate the teachers at school
Treat 'em so cool
You slip and you slide take'em all for a ride
Danger danger only game that you know
Danger danger you always let go
You got a bad
Bad bad name
But I want you just the same
The physical walk dressing to kill
The best little tease
With the cheap
Cheap thrill
You kiss'em so good go go child
The devil himself
Must made you his child
Got the mojo machine
The cake and the cream
In your cute little dress
Put'em all of the test
Danger danger...
You like the bright lights...
Danger danger...
The Everly Brothers' "Danger Danger" is a song about a dangerous love interest who enjoys living on the edge. The singer is attracted to this thrill-seeker despite her reputation for playing games and being trouble. The verses describe her rebellious behavior, including staying out all night and teasing boys, as well as her disdain for authority figures like teachers. The chorus warns of the danger of getting involved with someone like this, but the singer can't resist her charms.
The lyrics portray a woman who is confident and unapologetic about her actions. She walks with a physical strut and dresses to kill, using her sexuality as a weapon. The line "The devil himself must have made you his child" suggests that she is beyond redemption but also reinforces the idea of her being alluringly dangerous. The song ends with a reference to her "mojo machine" and "cake and cream," insinuating that she has powerful seductive abilities.
"Danger Danger" showcases The Everly Brothers' signature harmony vocals and upbeat rockabilly sound. The lyrics capture the rebellious spirit of the 1950s and have a timeless quality that still resonates with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
You like the bright lights
You enjoy the excitement of the city and being out late every night.
Staying out every night
You spend your evenings out, enjoying the nightlife.
Teasing the boys playing with toys
You enjoy flirting with men and leading them on, but don't take them seriously.
Danger danger that's a game that you play
Your flirtatious behavior is risky and dangerous.
Danger danger but I can't stay away
Despite the risks, I can't resist being around you.
You got a bad
Your reputation isn't great
Bad bad name
You have a negative reputation among others
But I want you just the same
However, I'm still attracted to you and want to pursue a relationship with you.
You hate the teachers at school
You have contempt for authority figures like teachers
Treat 'em so cool
You act aloof and disinterested around teachers
You slip and you slide take'em all for a ride
You manipulate others around you, including teachers, for your own benefit.
Danger danger only game that you know
Your manipulative behavior is the only way you know how to interact with others.
Danger danger you always let go
You don't take anything seriously and don't get too attached to anyone.
The physical walk dressing to kill
You dress provocatively to attract attention from others.
The best little tease
You are skilled in flirting and teasing others to get what you want.
With the cheap
With little effort or expense
Cheap thrill
You enjoy getting a rise out of others, even if it's short-lived and easily obtained.
You kiss'em so good go go child
You're a great kisser and can easily make others fall under your spell.
The devil himself
You're devilishly charming and alluring.
Must made you his child
Your seductive qualities make it seem like you're the offspring of the devil himself.
Got the mojo machine
You have a powerful, irresistible allure that attracts others.
The cake and the cream
You have everything you need to be successful in getting what you want.
In your cute little dress
You use your appearance to your advantage, making yourself look innocent and vulnerable.
Put'em all of the test
You put everyone and everything around you to the test to see what they can do for you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MILLER
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@janiceslater5547
Great song by Frankie Miller....great Everlys...rest well brothers....and thank you.
@sooz9433
The Brothers outdid themselves in this one.
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Thank you for sharing this video.
@wally1435
Yes they do
@nhienphan2808
A brand new one to me, Dont know what to say, they are masters on hard rock too.... Strong song, Don's solos is gorgeous and so is Phil's voice harmonizing. This is my best favorite among their 80s hard rock songs. Cheers ^^
@Chiselnyc
There's not a weak song on this terrific album, and the Everlys are the best.
@kathrynkathryn4836
The EBs strayed a bit in the late 60s, were influenced way too much by the Hollies, and lost their way. With this song in 1984, they made their way back and then some. Great beat and great song!
@wally1435
This album is great & I was fortunate to find this still-sealed vinyl LP for only $1.25.
@beezerbomb3114
RIP, Phil....thanks for those gorgeous notes.
@margaretwarren1348
Fun to dance to! Have always adored Don and Phil!
@wally1435
I really lucked out when I found this LP, still sealed, for only about $1.50......it is a wonderful album, as you noted.