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THE EVERLY BROTHERS CONTINUE THE TRADITION OF BROTHER DUETS
Although the Everly Brothers are usually entered on the rock and roll side of the ledger, their close harmony has its roots in the great brother duets, like Johnny and Jack, the Monroe Brothers, the Delmore Brothers, and the Louvin Brothers. Their first records from 1955 were unabashed country songs, down to the mournful fiddle and keening steel guitar. Even when they were signed to RCA in 1957, the Everly Brothers were treated as a country act, and the session musicians included players like Chet Atkins and steel guitarist Jimmy Day. It wasn't until they started having hits with teen-oriented songs, such as "Wake Up Little Susie," "Bye, Bye Love," and "When Will I Be Loved," that people began to consider them rockers. But the Everlys themselves never forgot their country roots. In 1968, they released Roots, a record that blended the country songs of their youth with a contemporary feel. Although it sold poorly at the time of its original release, hindsight has revealed it to be one of the best of the early country rock albums. [This message was edited by Jim Cohen on 14 September 2000 at 12:51 PM.]
