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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Love Hurts
The Everly Brothers Lyrics
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Any heart not tough nor strong enough
To take a lot of pain, take a lot of pain
Love is like a cloud, holds a lot of rain
Love hurts
Love hurts
I'm young, I know, but even so
I know a thing or two
I've learned from you
I've really learned a lot, really learned a lot
Love is like a stove, burns you when it's hot
Love hurts
Love hurts
Some fools rave of happiness
Blissfulness, togetherness
Some fools fool themselves I guess
But they're not fooling me
I know it isn't true, know it isn't true
Love is just a lie, made to make you blue
Love hurts
Love hurts
Love hurts
The Everly Brother's ballad "Love Hurts" explores the painful aftermath of a failed relationship, highlighting how love can damage one's heart and leave lasting scars. The opening line "Love hurts, love scars, love wounds and mars" establishes right away that love is not always bright and beautiful, but can inflict deep emotional pain on those who experience it. The following lines, "Any heart not tough nor strong enough to take a lot of pain" imply that some people are more resilient than others but may still struggle with the emotional toll of heartache.
As the song continues, the singer reflects on his own experiences with love, acknowledging that even though he is young, he has learned a lot from his past relationships. The comparison of love to a stove that burns when it's hot is a powerful metaphor that captures how love, even in its most passionate moments, can be destructive. The final verse of the song puts a spotlight on individuals who still believe in the idea of love's happiness, suggesting that they are likely deluding themselves. The song concludes on the pessimistic declaration "Love is just a lie, made to make you blue. Love hurts, love hurts, love hurts."
Overall, "Love Hurts" is a poignant reflection on the realities of love and heartbreak. Though it may have a somber tone, the song speaks to universal experiences that many people can relate to, making it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Love hurts, love scars, love wounds and mars
Being in love can cause emotional pain and leaves marks on the heart
Any heart not tough nor strong enough
Only those with a strong heart can endure the pain caused by love
To take a lot of pain, take a lot of pain
In order to have love, one must be able to persevere through the hardships that come with it
Love is like a cloud, holds a lot of rain
Love can bring joy and happiness, but it can also bring sadness and tears
I'm young, I know, but even so
Although I may be inexperienced, I still have knowledge about love
I know a thing or two
I have learned a few lessons about love
I've learned from you
I have gained insight and understanding from a past lover
I've really learned a lot, really learned a lot
My experiences have taught me invaluable lessons about love
Love is like a stove, burns you when it's hot
Love can be passionate and intense, but it can also be painful and damaging
Some fools rave of happiness
Some people idealize love as always being joyful
Blissfulness, togetherness
They envision love as bringing complete happiness and unity
Some fools fool themselves I guess
Those people deceive themselves by ignoring the painful aspects of love
But they're not fooling me
I see love for what it truly is, both the good and the bad
I know it isn't true, know it isn't true
I understand that the idealized version of love is not realistic
Love is just a lie, made to make you blue
Love can be deceiving and make you feel sad and depressed
Love hurts
Love brings pain and suffering to the heart
Love hurts
The pain of love is a repeating theme throughout life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Boudleaux Bryant
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@herdiman8741
"Love Hurts"
Love hurts, love scars
Love wounds and mars
Any heart not tough
Nor strong enough
To take a lot of pain, take a lot of pain
Love is like a cloud, holds a lot of rain
Love hurts
Love hurts
I'm young, I know
But even so
I know a thing or two
I've learned from you
I've really learned a lot, really learned a lot
Love is like a stove, burns you when it's hot
Love hurts
Love hurts
Some fools rave of happiness
Blissfulness, togetherness
Some fools fool themselves, I guess
But they're not fooling me
I know it isn't true, know it isn't true
Love is just a lie made to make you blue
Love hurts
Love hurts
Love hurts
@PinkTulip1701
Love hurts, love scars, love wounds and mars
Any heart not tough nor strong enough
To take a lot of pain, take a lot of pain
Love is like a cloud, holds a lot of rain
Love hurts
Love hurts
I'm young, I know, but even so
I know a thing or two; I've learned from you
I've really learned a lot, really learned a lot
Love is like a stove, burns you when it's hot
Love hurts, love hurts.
Some fools rave of happiness, blissfulness, togetherness
Some fools fool themselves I guess
But they're not fooling me
I know it isn't true, know it isn't true
Love is just a lie, made to make you blue
Love hurts
Love hurts
Love hurts
@zixiongwang9659
Both songs are legendary. The impressive part is that Nazareth really made it sound like they created their own song, huge success.
@zixiongwang9659
M P yeah I agree. I also like their covers of Piece of My Heart and Ruby Tuesday.
@stephentresca3536
Jennifer Warnes did a nice version also.
@riffman1218
Gram Parsons version is awesome as well👍🏻
@pneeb419
Nazareth sang it like their soul was in pain....
@cameronmason4452
Julian lage version above all
@marrianner.1682
Those voices! I can listen to them forever. Smooth, tender and no one can harmonize better than the Everly Brothers.
@lexsoft3969
For duo, yes. But for trio, I would say : Bee Gees.
@marrianner.1682
@@lexsoft3969 You got that one right. I guess it is "family" who does it best.
@stevethmod5387
Love hurts...r.i.p. Don and Phil, beautiful harmonies now sung in heaven, music that lives on in our hearts here on earth.❤️