RIP Phil Everly
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RIP Phil Everly
The great Phil Everly has passed away.
I had the good fortune to see them in concert in the 1980's and they sounded magnificent. After one show in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand, they were traveling back to LA on the same plane that I was on. The flight was delayed and I got to spend a few moments talking with Phil in the lounge. He was a very cordial, gentle man. May he rest in peace.
http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-78769244/
I had the good fortune to see them in concert in the 1980's and they sounded magnificent. After one show in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand, they were traveling back to LA on the same plane that I was on. The flight was delayed and I got to spend a few moments talking with Phil in the lounge. He was a very cordial, gentle man. May he rest in peace.
http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-78769244/
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Re: RIP Phil Everly
The Everly Brothers made great records and influenced countless acts, from pop to country to rock. Perhaps one of the biggest examples is how the Beatles' John Lennon and Paul McCartney's wonderful harmonies evoked the sound of the Everlys.HoneyTalkNelson wrote:The great Phil Everly has passed away.
I had the good fortune to see them in concert in the 1980's and they sounded magnificent. After one show in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand, they were traveling back to LA on the same plane that I was on. The flight was delayed and I got to spend a few moments talking with Phil in the lounge. He was a very cordial, gentle man. May he rest in peace.
http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-78769244/
On their thrilling 1963 BBC Radio recordings, where they performed scores of covers they never formally released, one may hear more direct examples:
Lucille (used Everly Brothers' arrangement of Little Richard classic)
So How Come (No One Loves Me) -- George on lead, John and Paul doing harmonies
Both are found, back-to-back, on the same wonderful album:
Everly Brothers A Date With The Everly Brothers (Warner Brothers WS 1395, December 10, 1960)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4zmuCZ8HZc&t=15m54s
The article says a lifetime of smoking is what caused Phil's death. Another cautionary tale, to be sure. R.I.P., Phil.
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So sad to learn about this.HoneyTalkNelson wrote:The great Phil Everly has passed away.
I had the good fortune to see them in concert in the 1980's and they sounded magnificent. After one show in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand, they were traveling back to LA on the same plane that I was on. The flight was delayed and I got to spend a few moments talking with Phil in the lounge. He was a very cordial, gentle man. May he rest in peace.
http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-78769244/
The Everly Brothers were one of the truly great acts in early rock and roll.
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Very sad news. I was and still am a great fan of the Everly Brothers - my all time favourite duo. I went to see them in Brighton for their 1984 reunion UK tour and they were fantastic.
My sincere condolences to Don Everly and Phil's wife and family. R.I.P. Phil.
My sincere condolences to Don Everly and Phil's wife and family. R.I.P. Phil.
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Oh my. I'm really devastated. Love their old stuff very much.
Goodbye, Phil and R.I.P.
Goodbye, Phil and R.I.P.
When the evening shadows fall
And you're wondering who to call
For a little company
There's always me
And you're wondering who to call
For a little company
There's always me
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Very sad to hear this. One of the few artists of the 50's who made great comeback albums in the 80's. They sounded as great as ever. Saw them many times in concert from 1984-88. Always great, always gracious to fans. RIP Phil.
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A sad day for Rock and Roll .......RIP my friend.
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Rest him in peace. They were great. Another group inspired by them was Simon and Garfunkel. I listened many times to their live version of "Bye Bye Love", and also to the original, the Everly Brothers big hit from 1957.
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The duo is no longer with us, but thanks to countless recordings, the music lives on forever.
Thank you, Phil (and Don).
Thank you, Phil (and Don).
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Ditto. Love the reunion albums, and saw them on tour 3 times in the 80's. Always thought I would get one more chance to see them together.r&b wrote:Very sad to hear this. One of the few artists of the 50's who made great comeback albums in the 80's. They sounded as great as ever. Saw them many times in concert from 1984-88. Always great, always gracious to fans. RIP Phil.
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Me too. When did they officially last perform?Lonely Summer wrote:Ditto. Love the reunion albums, and saw them on tour 3 times in the 80's. Always thought I would get one more chance to see them together.r&b wrote:Very sad to hear this. One of the few artists of the 50's who made great comeback albums in the 80's. They sounded as great as ever. Saw them many times in concert from 1984-88. Always great, always gracious to fans. RIP Phil.
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I'm not sure - thinking that they did at least one tour in the last 10-15 years, and Chet Atkins died around that time, and after Chet died, they decided to take a break, which ended up being permanent.r&b wrote:Me too. When did they officially last perform?Lonely Summer wrote:Ditto. Love the reunion albums, and saw them on tour 3 times in the 80's. Always thought I would get one more chance to see them together.r&b wrote:Very sad to hear this. One of the few artists of the 50's who made great comeback albums in the 80's. They sounded as great as ever. Saw them many times in concert from 1984-88. Always great, always gracious to fans. RIP Phil.
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Phil Everly's final resting place.
Rose Hill Cemetery, 603 E Everly Brothers Boulevard, Central City Muhlenberg County Kentucky.
Rose Hill Cemetery, 603 E Everly Brothers Boulevard, Central City Muhlenberg County Kentucky.
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Thanks for sharing. That song always brings tears to my eyes now - and that's one of the rare instances where a later re-recording might actually be better than the original.sharky wrote:Phil Everly's final resting place.
Rose Hill Cemetery, 603 E Everly Brothers Boulevard, Central City Muhlenberg County Kentucky.
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