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Stories We Could Tell

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An album that celebrates the Everly's unique contribution to American music (listen to the source of all those hot licks from the Flying Burrittos and The Eagles, among others) has al last been reissued on CD.

Contributions from some luminaries of the Nashville, New York and Los Angeles rock and country establishments make this a watershed recording - overlooked by the mainstream at the time of its original release - and sadly underrated for far too long. I am thrilled to see in back in circulation. Give youyself a treat and drink deep from this fine well.

For the true fan, Everly at its best. I own 3 copies - home, car, and office. Unique songs, distinct Everly sound, a prize to any harmony lover who is trying to find an additional source of Everly entertainment. Didn't think I liked all songs at first, but now would be hard pressed to select a favorite.

The first time I heard this record (some 20 years ago) it was a big surprise.both the voices and the musical back ground seemed strange.To make it short more instruments, lower tone for voices (closer to the live sound of Everly voices,those who heard them on stage will see what I mean) a lot of background vocals by musicians, and most of all: a very unusual balance between the band and the everly voices (the band is really loud).This sound is very far from the Nashville earlier recordings.It's also more contemporary.The whole is a little overproduced.

my first reaction was "forget this one" and that was really a premiere (for me). Now looking back I fully changed my mind, okay it's a surprising Everly record but now I really love many of the songs.So,I recommend to buy this cd having in mind it will take you time to like it but once it started you will LOVE it for ever.I was also surprised it was a clearly shared opinion.

Thierry Cordonnier

My husband is the Del Rio Dan (McCollough) on the album. This song was written by Jeff Kent and Doug Loubon in NYC in the 60's. They wrote the song about my husband and Rothchild purchsed it and put it on this album. Each song is great! Not a bad cut on the album.
I recomend this album for every generation. Christmas Eve Can Kill You (you can relate to this one)and the Stories We Could tell - "sitting back in some hotel listening to the stories we could tell" = great song! One of my favorites it Mables Room = I love this one.
All in All = if you love the 50's, if you love good music and the wonderful voices of The Everly Brothers, and if you love good words to songs........don't hesitate....buy this cd! del rio dan
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I ordered a used CD the day after Christmas. It was ordered in the afternoon, but it still shipped the same day. I didn't request special delivery, but it was shipped priority mail, at no additional cost, and arrived the next morning. The CD was advertised as "used - like new", and was exactly as described. It had been repackaged, and if I hadn't been told it was used, I would never have known. - Great product, and awesome service.

Anyone whoever enjoyed the classic blend of Don & Phil Everly who are groundbreaking legends in American Music influencing no less than British groups including the Beatles plus numerous others both sides of The Atlantic, this great collection of unique songs is different from what one would expect from Phil & Don yet incredibly great and by the time any music lover takes in the haunting melody of "Green River" or the great driving rhythm of the wildly funky stomper "Three-Armed Poker-Playin' River Rat", it becomes clear this is a versatile & stunning collection great songs and performances that find Don & Phil Everly at the top of their game entertaining in a way only they can making great music. Supporting musicians a tremendous backdrop for the Everly's including Barry Beckett & Warren Zevon on keyboards, Delaney Bramlett, John Sebastian (also featured on harmonica) & Ry Cooder on Guitar, produced by Paul A. Rothchild, arranged by Jimmie Haskell & recorded at John Sebastian's home recording studio with background vocals by Bonnie Bramlett, Delaney Bramlett, David Crosby, Graham Nash and John Sebastian! How did this magnificent masterpiece get lost in the musical shuffle of the seventies...must have been no radio support which has been a typical situation with many greats still in their prime yet no airplay exposure a great work like this goes unnoticed except by the true musical connoisseurs who will dig deep for a musical treasure such as this! Bravo Don & Phil!!!
Get this classic set while you can...REAL music and Bravo to Don & Phil & thanks for this wondrous musical treasure!!!