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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The Party
The Everly Brothers Lyrics
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The party's over
They say that
All good things must end
Call it tonight
The party's over
And tomorrow starts
The same old thing again
But the crazy crazy party
Never seen so many people
Laughing dancing
Look at you you're having fun
But look at me
I'm almost cryin'
That don't keep her love from dyin'
Misery cause for me the party's over
Turn out the lights...
Once I had a love undyin'
I didn't keep it but I tried
Life for me was just one party
And then another
I broke her heart so many times
I had to have my parting wife
I had to have my party
Why broke her heart so many times
But one day she said
Sweetheart the party's over
Turn out the lights...
The lyrics to The Everly Brothers' song "The Party's Over" speaks about the end of a party and the end of a love affair. The song is a heartbreaking ballad that tells a story of lost love and regret. The first verse talks about how all good things must end, and the party is over. The second verse describes the party as a crazy, fun-filled event that brings laughter, dancing, and joy to those in attendance. However, the singer is not feeling the same way and is almost crying, because the love of his life is gone, and the party is over for him.
The third verse gives us a glimpse into the singer's past, and it reveals that he had a love that he didn't appreciate until it was gone. He acknowledges that his life was just one party after another, and he broke her heart so many times that she had to leave. The chorus repeats the same lines as the first verse, emphasizing that the party is over, and tomorrow will bring the same old thing once again. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that even the most exciting parties and events must come to an end, and sometimes, we lose something of great value in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn out the lights
The host or organizer of the party should turn off the lights to indicate that the event has come to an end and everyone should start leaving.
The party's over
The social gathering has ended and it's time for guests to depart and head back to their respective homes.
They say that
It is commonly believed that all good things must come to an end eventually.
All good things must end
Nothing lasts forever, and even the most enjoyable experiences come to a close eventually.
Call it tonight
The party is being officially ended at the present moment and it's time for guests to make their way home.
And tomorrow starts
The following day signifies the beginning of a new chapter, but it will most likely be just like the previous days.
The same old thing again
Life will simply return to its usual routine or mundanity after the end of this social event.
But the crazy crazy party
The party was joyful and energetic with lots of people having fun and enjoying themselves.
Never seen so many people
The artist has never witnessed such a large gathering of individuals in one place before.
Laughing dancing
The guests were rejoicing and celebrating by laughing and dancing merrily.
Look at you you're having fun
The singer is observing one of the guests who seems to be genuinely enjoying the festivity and having a good time.
But look at me
In contrast to the aforementioned guest, the artist is feeling unhappy and forlorn.
I'm almost cryin'
The singer is so heartbroken that they are on the verge of bursting into tears.
That don't keep her love from dyin'
The fact that the singer is sad and distressed does not keep their lover's emotions from waning and fading away gradually.
Misery cause for me the party's over
The singer's personal agony, distress or discomfort is affecting their mood and ability to enjoy the party. As such, the event feels like it's over to them.
Once I had a love undyin'
There was someone whom the artist loved immensely and unconditionally in the past.
I didn't keep it but I tried
Although the artist could not retain the love and preserve the relationship, they made an effort and did their utmost to maintain it as best they could.
Life for me was just one party
The singer used to live a life of constant fun and celebration, without any care or concern.
And then another
After one party ended, the singer would move on to the next and continue having fun.
I broke her heart so many times
The artist hurt the person they loved several times, causing them emotional pain and distress.
I had to have my parting wife
The artist felt compelled to be away from the person they loved and caused them to separate or break up.
Why broke her heart so many times
The artist does not understand why they caused pain to their lover, and wishes they could undo the past and avoid causing such torment.
But one day she said
The former lover expressed a message to the singer at some point in time.
Sweetheart the party's over
The ex-partner figuratively ended the good times the artist had shared with them, indicating that the relationship could no longer continue or wouldn't be the same anymore.
Turn out the lights...
The singer reiterates the statement that it's time to end the festivities and head back to reality.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADOLPH GREEN, BETTY COMDEN, JULE STYNE
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