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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Devoted to You
The Everly Brothers Lyrics
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Till the sun dries up the sea
Until then I'll always be devoted to you
I'll be yours through endless time
I'll adore your charms sublime
Guess by now you know that I'm devoted to you
I'll never hurt you, I'll never lie
I'll never be untrue
I'll never give you reason to cry
I'd be unhappy if you were blue
Through the years my love will grow
Like a river it will flow
It can't die because I'm so devoted to you
I'll never hurt you, I'll never lie
I'll never be untrue
I'll never give you reason to cry
I'd be unhappy if you were blue
Through the years my love will grow
Like a river it will flow
It can't die because I'm so devoted to you
The Everly Brothers' "Devoted to You" is a sweet, heartfelt ballad that speaks of undying loyalty and commitment to a loved one. The lyrics are simple and direct, expressing a deep and abiding love that will endure no matter what challenges may come.
The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, with the singer expressing their unwavering devotion and pledge to always be there for their loved one. The second verse is even more intimate, with the singer declaring their adoration for their partner and their commitment to being true and faithful. The refrain, which is repeated twice throughout the song, emphasizes the singer's commitment to never hurting their partner, never lying, and never being untrue.
Overall, "Devoted to You" is a touching testament to the power of love and the importance of loyalty and devotion in a relationship. It's a song that speaks to the depths of the human heart and captures the essence of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Darlin', you can count on me
My love, you can trust me completely
Till the sun dries up the sea
Even if seemingly impossible, my devotion will last until the end of time
Until then I'll always be devoted to you
My love and dedication to you will never waver
I'll be yours through endless time
I will always belong to you, no matter the circumstances
I'll adore your charms sublime
Your unique qualities and traits inspire my love and affection
Guess by now you know that I'm devoted to you
My love for you is unmistakable and steadfast
I'll never hurt you, I'll never lie
I vow to never cause you pain or betray your trust
I'll never be untrue
I will always be faithful to you
I'll never give you reason to cry
I will do my best to make you happy and avoid causing you sadness
I'd be unhappy if you were blue
Your sadness would deeply affect and sadden me
Through the years my love will grow
My affection for you will only get stronger as time goes on
Like a river it will flow
My love will be constant and flowing, like a river
It can't die because I'm so devoted to you
My love for you will never fade, as I am completely dedicated to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOUDLEAUX BRYANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Darlin' you can count on me
'Til the sun dries up the sea
Until then, I'll always be devoted to you
I'll be yours through endless time
I'll adore your charm sublime
Guess by now you know that I'm devoted to you
I'll never hurt you
I'll never lie
I'll never be untrue
I'll never give you reason to cry
I'd be unhappy if you were blue
Through the years my love will grow
Like a river, it will flow
It can't die because I'm so devoted to you
I'll never hurt you
I'll never lie
I'll never be untrue
I'll never give you reason to cry
I'd be unhappy if you were blue
Through the years my love will grow
Like a river, it will flow
It can't die because I'm so devoted to you
@miltonmoore5294
For me, the quintessential
Everly Brothers romantic ballad
from their Cadence Records
period is "Love of
my Life," preventing a photo
finish "dead-heat"
with "Devoted to You" by winning by
a nose. The passion they imbued in the first
song, and that
gorgeous tremolo
electric guitar, turned the trick
for me. Both gems
were written by
Felice and Boudleaux Bryant.
All fans should google the interviews with
Felice, and the two together, and Felice receiving the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AWARD for her, and her departed husband.
After the Everlys left Cadence for
Warner Brothers
Records in 1960,
there was an unfortunate and complex business arrangement involving the Acuff
& Rose Publishing
Company that prohibited the Everlys from recording any more songs by the
Bryants. This of
course was a tragedy, although
fortunately the
Everlys were able
to record many
fine songs supplied by others,
as well as songs
written by themselves. The
best song the Bryants wrote after their historical stint
writing for the Everlys, in my opinion, is "I've Never Been Loved"
recorded by LeRoy Van Dyke in 1967.
Perhaps this gorgeous song
would have gone
to the Everlys had not the aforementioned
rift developed;
however, it's my
favorite song he
ever recorded, followed by AM I
THAT EASY TO FORGET & AN OLD
LOVE AFFAIR NOW PLAYING.
Google all three:
You shan't regret it!
@starpramudya2557
Devoted to you
The Everly Brothers
Darlin' you can count on me
Till the sun dries up the sea
Until then I'll always be devoted to you
I'll be yours through endless time
I'll adore your charms sublime
Guess by now you know that I'm devoted to you
I'll never hurt you, I'll never lie
I'll never be untrue
I'll never give you reason to cry
I'd be unhappy if you were blue
Through the years my love will grow
Like a river it will flow
It can't die because I'm so devoted to you
I'll never hurt you, I'll never lie
I'll never be untrue
I'll never give you reason to cry
I'd be unhappy if you were blue
Through the years my love will grow
Like a river it will flow
It can't die because I'm so devoted to you
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Boudleaux Bryant
Devoted to you lyrics © Sony/atv Acuff Rose Music
@karensharp9461
Even in 2022 there is nothing to compare to the harmony of these fabulous voices. Rest in peace Don and Phil and thank you for the memories!!
@nidyarangel
I'm 17 and I absolutely adore their music, wish someone of my generation could recreate music as lovely as theirs, they truly warm my heart.
@c00chiemane29
nidya rangel I’m only 14 myself(not boasting so if putting my age infuriates u then piss off) and I feel the same
@xgenius.7410
nidya rangel Hi whats your fb account ?
@lichen6962
Milton Moore likely Irish
@annwalsh3265
To I'm wrong but - your comment is just as insulting as bully boy. I'm Irish and take insult at your flippant and racist comment. Can we just leave positive or negative comments about what you thought about the song instead ?. I love everything the Everly brothers performed
@jenniep.52
I was born in the 90s, but I feel like I belong to this song's generation. Timeless piece! 😊❤
@cocoaorange1
I was born in the late 60's, but like a few tunes.
@jenniep.52
@@cocoaorange1 🥰
@macherry1694
Me too.. I love oldest songs❤❤