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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Stick with Me Baby
The Everly Brothers Lyrics
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That it would soon be over; that's not the way that I feel
But I don't worry, honey; let them say what they may
Come on and stick with me, baby; we'll find a way
Yes, we'll find a way
Everybody's been a-talkin'; yes, the news travels fast
They said the fire would stop burnin', that the flame wouldn't last
But I don't worry, honey; let them say what they may
Yes, we'll find a way
Come on and stick with me, baby
Come on and stick with me, baby
The Everly Brothers' song Stick With Me Baby is a declaration of unwavering love amidst the rumors of its impending failure. The lyrics express the confidence of the singer in the commitment and devotion of their significant other despite the skepticism of others. The verses describe the comments of others regarding their relationship, but the chorus reassures the listener that they should not worry and instead hold on to their love. The song's message is simple and clear; despite what people may say, the love between the two individuals will conquer all.
At its core, Stick With Me Baby is a song about trust and loyalty, two important components of any relationship. The lyrics emphasize the importance of maintaining a strong connection with your partner in the face of external pressures. It is easy to be influenced by other people's opinions, especially when it comes to relationships, but the song encourages listeners to have faith in their love and to take a stand against those who doubt it.
Overall, Stick With Me Baby remains a timeless classic that encapsulates the timeless themes of love and loyalty in its lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's been a-talkin'; they say our love wasn't real
People are gossiping and spreading rumors that our love isn't genuine.
That it would soon be over; that's not the way that I feel
They believe our relationship won't last but I disagree with them.
But I don't worry, honey; let them say what they may
I am not bothered by their words and know that our love is strong.
Come on and stick with me, baby; we'll find a way
Let's stay together and work through any challenges that come our way.
Yes, we'll find a way
I am confident that we will overcome any obstacles that come our way.
Everybody's been a-talkin'; yes, the news travels fast
Word spreads quickly and people are talking about us.
They said the fire would stop burnin', that the flame wouldn't last
They believe that our love will eventually fade and die out.
Come on and stick with me, baby; we'll find a way
Again, I urge you to stay with me and face any challenges together.
Yes, we'll find a way
I am confident that our love is strong enough to overcome any obstacles.
Come on and stick with me, baby
I am pleading with you to stay with me and not give up on our relationship.
Come on and stick with me, baby
Once again, I beg you to stay with me and work through any issues together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MEL TILLIS
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Michel Vignères
Guy Marquis.. i hope you come there regularly.. I am not american, and was born in 1959. So I discovered the EB in the eighties only..
But I share one appreciation with you : this song was the foundation of what wld later be called Pop songs and Pop music. It is assurely one of the greatests songs ever; And the greatest by the genius singing duo
This song is seminal .He can put all the pop songs the Beatles did in perspective.None of them has the high pickness, the Rythm and the tremendous crescendo sustained by the marvellous cymbals arrangements
I don't understand why on every reviews ( and I have read all that I cld put my eyes on !) on the world favorite singing duo, this one isn't put in first position .
I love various genre of music, but Stick With Me will stick to my heart and brain for life
Milton Moore
Brilliant comments, especially correctly identify-
ing this as a pop
song. The Everly Brothers covered
some rock songs,
but they were country singers who had many pop hits, mostly
ballads and "torch
songs." They had the best songwriters, musicians, arrangers, orchestrators,
recording studios
and technicians,
producers, VOICES, and the
most savy, discerning, and
loyal fans!😃😃😃
Sheridan Gmail
No one has, or could, ever replace them. Wonderful time to be alive. ❤
res78nxh1
This is one of those songs I never get tired of hearing. I love it! Thanks for posting.
mptt883
Great song !! Can't get enough of it !
"But I don't worry, honey" ... Love this Don's phrase so much !
Gary Marquis
This song, is the very first of many pieces I consider, my favorites. This very song has been in my heart, soul, mind,spirit for many decades. My mom had the original LP, and I wore it out playing it many times! So, having said that, I close by saying the E Brothers were the best back in the day...nuff said.
terry younger
This song was way under rated, I never remember hearing it on the radio growing up in the 60's It has a unique sound for them. and one of my Favorite 's
John Minks
Hey everybody, this was the B-side of Temptation which was quite a different sound for Don and Phil it was written by Mel Tillis country Superstar/ great songwriter
Gary Marquis
I first heard and loved this song in 1962, on the original album. Written by Mel Tillis, this song has been the best and longest lasting memory of my musical life of all time. It says it all. Bar none, "stick with me baby" is THE greatest song of all time...in my opinion.
Claudia Caluseriu
It's an awesome song.
I love many songs of The Everlys, this is one of them.
Great tunes, I don't understand why it didn't reach higher position on American Billboard.
Brennda Andrade
AHHH COMO EU AMO ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Phoebe Fugate
Love all their songs Everly Brothers