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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Memories Are Made of This
The Everly Brothers Lyrics
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You can't beat the memories you gave-a me
Take one fresh and tender kiss
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Add one stolen night of bliss
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
One girl, one boy; some grief, some joy
(I was rover, but now it's over
It was a happy day when you came my way to tell me)
Memories are made of this
(of the sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Don't forget a small moon beam
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Fold in lightly with a dream
Your lips and mine, two sips of wine
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Memories are made of this
(I was rover, but now it's over
It was a happy day when you came my way to tell me)
Then add the wedding bells, one house where lovers dwell
Three little kids for the flavor, stir carefully through the days
See how the flavor stays These are the dreams you will savor
With His blessings from above
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Serve it generously with love
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
One man, one wife, on love through life
(I was rover, but now it's over
It was a happy day when you came my way to tell me)
Memories are made of this
(of the sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Memories are made of this
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me)
Take one fresh and tender kiss
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Add one stolen night of bliss
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
One girl, one boy, some grief, some joy
(I was rover, but now it's over
It was a happy day when you came my way to tell me)
Memories are made of this
(of the sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Don't forget a small moon beam
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Fold in lightly with a dream
Your lips and mine, two sips of wine
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Memories are made of this
(I was rover, but now it's over
It was a happy day when you came my way to tell me)
Then add the wedding bells, one house where lovers dwell
Three little kids for the flavor. stir carefully through the days
See how the flavor stays
These are the dreams you will savor
With His blessings from above
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Serve it generously with love
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
One man, one wife, on love through life
(I was rover, but now it's over
It was a happy day when you came my way to tell me)
Memories are made of this
(of the sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Memories are made of this
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me)
The Everly Brothers' song "Memories Are Made of This" describes the bittersweet nature of memories, particularly those associated with love and relationships. The lyrics suggest that memories are built upon a series of simple, yet powerful experiences such as a fresh and tender kiss, a stolen night of bliss, and the birth of children. These experiences are woven together to create a rich and complex tapestry of emotions that linger long after the events themselves have passed.
The song also suggests that memories are not just a collection of experiences, but rather the emotions attached to them. The sweetness of memories is only truly appreciated when viewed in retrospect, as the lyrics suggest that it takes time to savor the richness of life's experiences. Ultimately, the song suggests that memories are both a blessing and a curse, as they can bring both joy and pain depending on the circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
The cherished memories that you bestowed upon me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me
There's nothing that can compare to the memories you've given me
Take one fresh and tender kiss
Begin with a new, pure kiss
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Repeated sentiment of the importance of the memories
Add one stolen night of bliss
Include a night of euphoria and passion
One girl, one boy; some grief, some joy
Two individuals experiencing both happiness and sadness together
I was rover, but now it's over
It was a happy day when you came my way to tell me
The singer was a wanderer until the day they met their partner and found happiness
Memories are made of this
The experiences and emotions shared together create unforgettable memories
Don't forget a small moon beam
Remember the little things and moments
Fold in lightly with a dream
Your lips and mine, two sips of wine
Combine tender moments with hopes and aspirations for the future
Then add the wedding bells, one house where lovers dwell
Three little kids for the flavor, stir carefully through the days
See how the flavor stays These are the dreams you will savor
With His blessings from above
Include the joy of marriage and family, savoring each moment with gratitude to a higher power
Serve it generously with love
Present these memories with an abundance of love
One man, one wife, on love through life
The idea of two individuals sharing love throughout their lives
Memories are made of this
Closing sentiment emphasizing the power of memories
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANK MILLER, RICHARD DEHR, TERRY GILKYSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Diana Y.
I love their version of memories are made of this. So beautiful.
Trivanovic
Nobody could sing this song more beautifully and I love Dean Martin’s performance.
Stephen Long
Very beautiful....these two men are Kings
Wandering Fire
Even though their music was not seeing the charts from the mid 60 s to early 70s,its their greatest period ...I'm sure everyone Beatles included were like , " what are the Everlys doing next ? And lets do what they are doing ".
ppwiii
Not sure how but I had never heard this version before. Their harmonies were always great but they are spectacular on this. Can't say I like it more than Dean's version but it is spectacular.
Kent Clark
I prefer Dean's old school version, but these guys always do a wonderful job! RIP to both, now.
Joanie Lorentz
This is just lovely and so sweet, I love 💕 it❤️2021
Marrianne R.
The song has been a nice one, but this is beautiful!
Leoj Nivram
NOSTALGIE qui nous fait chaud à l'âme dans cette triste époque
buzd🐓RSTR
Beauty. Pure and simple