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
Follow Me
The Everly Brothers Lyrics
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That won’t fade away
Don’t look any further
My love will stay
Life holds the treasure and love is the key
Follow me
Follow me
I’ve been a lonely searcher too
But I’ll find the magic charm with you
Just believe in me
If you’re longing for kisses
That true love can give
Just don’t be afraid love
Wake up and live
Open your heart, let my love set you free
Follow me
Follow me
Follow me
Follow me
Follow me
The Everly Brothers's song Follow Me begins by addressing someone who is searching for a love that won't fade away. The singer makes the declaration that their love will not falter and that they hold the key to life's treasure. The repeated phrase "follow me" serves as a call to action, urging the listener to trust the singer and take a chance on love. The singer acknowledges their own experience as a "lonely searcher" but states that they believe they have found the "magic charm" with their current partner. The singer emphasizes the importance of trust and belief, encouraging the listener to let go of their fears and open their heart to love.
The repeated phrase "follow me" functions as a potent refrain throughout the song, creating a sense of urgency and hope. The song's overall message is one of hopefulness and resilience, emphasizing the power of love to transform even the most lonely and disheartened hearts. By encouraging the listener to follow them, the singer creates the sense that they are not alone; that they too have been through the ups and downs of love and are ready to guide the listener towards a fulfilling relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
If you’re looking for love dear
If you are searching for a love that is genuine and will last,
That won’t fade away
One that won't disappear over time,
Don’t look any further
Do not search any more for it,
My love will stay
I promise my love will endure,
Life holds the treasure and love is the key
There is a treasure in life that only love can unlock,
Follow me
Come with me,
Follow me
Believe in me and my love,
I’ve been a lonely searcher too
I have been searching for love just like you,
But I’ll find the magic charm with you
But I know I will find true love by your side,
Just believe in me
All you need to do is trust in my love,
If you’re longing for kisses
If you crave the affection and warmth of a kiss,
That true love can give
Which only a true, genuine love can provide,
Just don’t be afraid love
Do not fear, my dear,
Wake up and live
Cast away your worries and embrace life,
Open your heart, let my love set you free
Allow yourself to be vulnerable and let my love liberate you,
Follow me
Join me on this journey to lasting love,
Follow me
Take hold of my hand, and have faith in us,
Follow me
Together, we can discover something extraordinary,
Follow me
Trust me, and follow my heart,
Follow me
Follow me to a love that will never fade away,
Contributed by Bentley S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
José Carlos Da Silva
Foram brilhantes cantores com ótimas músicas
Elaine Perry
Thanks for this! Best duo of all time!
Annette Moyle
A lovely tribute ❤ thanks
José Carlos Da Silva
Muito legal essa música
Kernewek
Brilliant!
José Carlos Da Silva
Eram fantástico
Carlos Silva
Que pena que eles já se passaram puxa vida essa geração ninguém se quer conhece
sharona666
Don Everly is 83 and living in Nashville. I was happy to get to see him get a Musician's Award fot the opening guitar riff of Wake Up Little Susie in Nashville last year. It was thrilling to see him in person!
Suzanne Morris
Would have loved to follow you anywhere. Miss you so much.