So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)/Just In Case/Memories Are Made Of This/That’s What You Do To Me/ Sleepless Nights/What Kind Of Girl Are You/Oh True Love/Carol Jane/Some Sweet Day/Nashville Blues/You Thrill Me/I Want You To Know
At the turn of the new decade America’s top pop harmony duo The Everly Brothers, were at the peak of their popularity. Their first Warner Brothers album It’s Everly Time contains the US and UK top ten hit single So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad). (US:9 UK:2)
“The Everly Brothers first album for Warner Brothers after leaving the Cadence label, It's Everly Time, saw the pair stretch out from their traditional pop base. Most of the songs have an almost country feel, not surprising given their Nashville hometown, but infused with a distinct Everly Brothers flavour.”
“Vocally, the style and delivery are indistinguishable from the Cadence recordings but this first Warner album marks the beginning of a newer and fuller Everly sound. The side one cuts are as per Cadence, but much of side two is heavier stuff with a much stronger drum sound, a more pronounced bass line and a heavier piano riff backing a mid song electric guitar solo. The last track, I Want You To Know, epitomises the evolving trend.”
“A great selection of Everly Brothers songs, the music is as timeless as any that you could hope for. An excellent example of the variety that the Brothers could generate. If there is one Everly album to own this is it.”
“The Everlys’ releases on Warner Brothers, are greatly underrated and well worth a second look. Their voices are at a peak. This is The Everly Brothers at their best.”
“It's Everly Time begins with So Sad To Watch Good Love Go Bad, one of their classic hits. Most of the other songs were written by the Bryants. One of these, Sleepless Nights, is pure magic. I believe it to be the best song the pair recorded that wasn't released as a single by them.”
“Some of my all time Everly favourites are here; and the lesser known songs are very good too. Carol Jane is haunting and Sleepless Nights has got to be the most beautiful love song they've recorded."
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