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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Problems
The Everly Brothers Lyrics
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Will my problems work out right or wrong?
My baby don't like anything I do
My teacher seems to feel the same way too
Worries, worries pile up on my head
Woe is me, I should have stayed in bed
Can't get the car and my marks ain't been so good
Problems, problems
Problems
They're all on account of my lovin' you like I do
Problems, problems
Problems
They won't be solved until I'm sure of you
You can solve my problems with a love that's true
Problems, problems, problems all day long
Problems, problems, problems all day long
The lyrics of The Everly Brothers song "Problems" deal with the universal experience of having to face and deal with various problems and worries. The song talks about the different types of problems one can encounter, from relationship issues to academic struggles, and how they can all pile up and make one feel overwhelmed.
The song starts with the line "Problems, problems, problems all day long, will my problems work out right or wrong?". This opening line sets the tone for the whole song, expressing the anxiety and uncertainty that come with facing problems. The next lines talk about the singer's baby not liking anything they do and their teacher seeming to feel the same, emphasizing the feeling of being constantly under scrutiny and judged.
The second verse starts with "worries, worries pile up on my head, woe is me, I should have stayed in bed", echoing the feeling of being overloaded with problems and wishing they could just disappear. The following lines mention being unable to get the car and struggling with academic performance, further emphasizing the different types of challenges one can face. The verse ends with a mention of the singer's love life not going well, adding to the feeling of everything going wrong.
The chorus repeats the word "problems" several times, emphasizing the idea that these issues are all-encompassing and take over everything else. The last lines of the chorus mention that these problems won't be solved until the singer is sure of their loved one, suggesting that perhaps the root of all of these issues is related to their relationship.
Overall, "Problems" is a relatable song that explores the feeling of facing various problems and not knowing how to deal with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Problems, problems, problems all day long
I face several problems throughout the day and cannot seem to escape them.
Will my problems work out right or wrong?
I am uncertain whether my problems will be resolved positively or negatively.
My baby don't like anything I do
My significant other disapproves of everything I do, causing me stress and strain.
My teacher seems to feel the same way too
It appears my teacher has similar negative feelings towards me as my partner, compounding my problems.
Worries, worries pile up on my head
I worry excessively and feel overwhelmed by the amount and severity of my problems.
Woe is me, I should have stayed in bed
I feel miserable and regret facing the day's problems, wishing I had avoided them altogether.
Can't get the car and my marks ain't been so good
I am experiencing transportation difficulties and my academic performance has not been satisfactory, contributing to my problems.
My love life just ain't swingin' like it should
My romantic relationship is not going as well as I would like, adding to my problems and concerns.
They're all on account of my lovin' you like I do
My problems stem from my intense love for you and the difficulties that come with being in a relationship.
They won't be solved until I'm sure of you
My problems will persist until I am certain of your love and commitment.
You can solve my problems with a love that's true
If you love me genuinely and wholeheartedly, my problems can be resolved and alleviated.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Felice Bryant, Boudleaux Bryant
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