Songs Our Daddy Taught Us
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Released in 1958 at the height of their initial success, the Everly Brothers' second album abandons the rootsy rock & roll sound of hits like "Wake Up Little Susie" and "Bye Bye Love" in favor of the sort of traditional Appalachian ballads Phil and Don heard and played while growing up in Kentucky. Not surprisingly, the brothers' close-harmony singing style works perfectly with songs like "Down in the Willow Garden," "Barbara Allen," and "Roving Gambler." While there are no real "hits" here, Songs Our Daddy Taught Us is a solid record full of heartfelt performances--only the most stonyhearted listener could fail to be moved by their rendition of Gene Autry's "That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine." --Dan Epstein
Songs Our Daddy Taught Us, Music, The Everly Brothers, Close Harmony, Country-Folk, Oldies, Pop, Pop/Rock, Popular Music, Rock & Roll, Traditional Country, V/a Compilations
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- Everly Brothers - Songs Our Daddy Taught Us
- Don and Phil at their absolute best
- Appalachian Folk Music
- Mournful, passionate, wonderful lyrics with soft harmonies!
- Great Old Unknown Album
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Songs Our Daddy Taught Us
The Everly Brothers
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ASIN: B0000032CG
Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Roving Gambler
- Down In The Willow Garden
- Long Time Gone
- Lightning Express
- That Silver Haired Daddy OF Mine
- Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet
- Barbara Allen
- Oh So Many Years
- I'm Here To Get My Baby Out Of Jail
- Rockin' Alone In An Old Rockin' Chair
- Kentucky
- Put My Little Shoes Away
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Released in 1958 at the height of their initial success, the Everly Brothers' second album abandons the rootsy rock & roll sound of hits like "Wake Up Little Susie" and "Bye Bye Love" in favor of the sort of traditional Appalachian ballads Phil and Don heard and played while growing up in Kentucky. Not surprisingly, the brothers' close-harmony singing style works perfectly with songs like "Down in the Willow Garden," "Barbara Allen," and "Roving Gambler." While there are no real "hits" here, Songs Our Daddy Taught Us is a solid record full of heartfelt performances--only the most stonyhearted listener could fail to be moved by their rendition of Gene Autry's "That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine." --Dan Epstein
Customer Reviews:
Everly Brothers - Songs Our Daddy Taught Us.......2004-08-07
I owned the album (still do)when I was very young. Loved it! Bought it on tape and now on CD. Truly one of the greatest groupings of old old favorites ever put together. Also, nobody can EVER equal these two harmonizing miracles!
Don and Phil at their absolute best.......2003-10-30
I was a teenager in high school when the Everlys made their success in Rock and Roll. Like my schoolmates, I rocked along with them at that time. But my roots are in bluegrass and traditional music like they sing on this album. My family comes from the Tennessee hills. Even back then I recognized their brand of harmony as coming from this form of music, even when applied to rock and roll tunes. I didn't find out about this album until years later, which I regret. It is my favorite Everly Bros. album. You will enjoy it a lot.
Appalachian Folk Music.......2003-01-13
The Everly's cut this album of old (some from 16th century) folk songs to fulfill their 2 album contract with Cadence records while they were signing to Warner Bros.
What at the time was a smart business choice (they didn't want to release hits and have to compete with them on Warner) also turns out to be and interesting artistic choice. Of course, folk groups like the Kingston Trio became very big singing "folk" tunes but this album is more genuine, less [fake] than their pop contemporaries.
Personally, when I first bought this album 10 years ago I was sixteen and trying to expose myself to any type of music that was intelligent. "Songs Our Daddy Taught Us" definitely fits the bill. CD's have come and gone but this one has stayed, fueling my interest in Appalachian music and the power of the folk tradition.
If you like earthy, pre-honky tonk, pure country, with unapologetically sentimental tunes and a heck of a lot of country soul, you should take a gamble and buy this album.
Mournful, passionate, wonderful lyrics with soft harmonies!.......2002-03-30
Influenced by their father Ike, considered a great guitarest and country performer, the Everly Brothers put a rock 'n' roll spin on some of the traditional songs that evolved from the birth of country recordings. It was the '60s hit "I'm Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail" that prompted me to discover this CD.
"I'm Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail" is a plea from an old lady to a warden begging to let her son out. In exchange, she vows to scrub the floors, wash their clothes, and is willing to pawn her husband's gold chain and rings. He is released and she dies.
"Lightening Express", a small boy boards a train with a letter in hand from his dying mother. Lacking a ticket, a stern conductor advises the boy to get off at the next stop. A woman heard the boy pleading, "....don't put me off the train, the best friend I have in this world is waiting for me in pain, expecting to die any moment sir, and may not live through the day, I want to reach home and kiss mother goodbye before God takes her away."
"Down in the Willow Garden" certainly dates back to the 30s/40s when sung by Charlie Monroe, brother of Bill Monroe. The tragedy involves a lass who murdered his love, Rose Connelly, and the man always believed what his father told him "that money would set you free." The father sits teary eyed as his son is lead to the scaffold high.
"Long Time Gone" reflects on departure, tears and sorrow. This music is unique, but what makes it so pleasurable is the sweet and delicate harmony of the Everly Brothers. I enjoy this music for a melancholy afternoon of rest and relaxation. You can head for a nap, watch the snow or hear the rain pouring, these songs enhance solitude and peace. MzRizz
Great Old Unknown Album.......2001-08-13
Probably very few people know of this one. It's a great work, but are the songs ever sad.
Average customer rating:
- Everly Brothers - Songs Our Daddy Taught Us
- Don and Phil at their absolute best
- Appalachian Folk Music
- Mournful, passionate, wonderful lyrics with soft harmonies!
- Great Old Unknown Album
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Songs Our Daddy Taught Us
The Everly Brothers
Manufacturer: Ace Records UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Country
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Outlaw & Progressive Country
| Country
| Styles
| Music
General
| Traditional Country
| Country
| Styles
| Music
Traditional Folk
| Folk
| Styles
| Music
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Oldies & Retro
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Classic Rock
| Styles
| Music
Country Folk
| Country
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
Classic Rock
| Rock
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
Oldies & Retro
| Rock
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
Similar Items:
- Roots
- Sing Great Country Hits/Gone Gone Gone
- 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Everly Brothers
- Stories We Could Tell
- The Complete Cadence Recordings: 1957-1960
ASIN: B0000009FM
Release Date: 2004-12-27 |
Tracks:
- Roving Gambler
- Down In The Willow Garden
- Long Time Gone
- Lightning Express
- That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine
- Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet
- Barbara Allen
- Oh So Many Years
- I'm Here To Get My Baby Out Of Jail
- Rockin' Alone (In An Old Rocking Chair)
- Kentucky
- Put My Little Shoes Away
Amazon.com
Released in 1958 at the height of their initial success, the Everly Brothers' second album abandons the rootsy rock & roll sound of hits like "Wake Up Little Susie" and "Bye Bye Love" in favor of the sort of traditional Appalachian ballads Phil and Don heard and played while growing up in Kentucky. Not surprisingly, the brothers' close-harmony singing style works perfectly with songs like "Down in the Willow Garden," "Barbara Allen," and "Roving Gambler." While there are no real "hits" here, Songs Our Daddy Taught Us is a solid record full of heartfelt performances--only the most stonyhearted listener could fail to be moved by their rendition of Gene Autry's "That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine." --Dan Epstein
Product Description
1. Roving Gambler
2. Down In The Willow Garden
3. Long Time Gone
4. Lightning Express
5. That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine
6. Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Foot
7. Barbara Allen
8. Oh So Many Years
9. I'm Here To Get My Baby Out Of Jail
10. Rockin' Alone
11. Kentucky
12. Put My Little Shoes Away
Format: CD
Customer Reviews:
Everly Brothers - Songs Our Daddy Taught Us.......2004-08-07
I owned the album (still do)when I was very young. Loved it! Bought it on tape and now on CD. Truly one of the greatest groupings of old old favorites ever put together. Also, nobody can EVER equal these two harmonizing miracles!
Don and Phil at their absolute best.......2003-10-30
I was a teenager in high school when the Everlys made their success in Rock and Roll. Like my schoolmates, I rocked along with them at that time. But my roots are in bluegrass and traditional music like they sing on this album. My family comes from the Tennessee hills. Even back then I recognized their brand of harmony as coming from this form of music, even when applied to rock and roll tunes. I didn't find out about this album until years later, which I regret. It is my favorite Everly Bros. album. You will enjoy it a lot.
Appalachian Folk Music.......2003-01-13
The Everly's cut this album of old (some from 16th century) folk songs to fulfill their 2 album contract with Cadence records while they were signing to Warner Bros.
What at the time was a smart business choice (they didn't want to release hits and have to compete with them on Warner) also turns out to be and interesting artistic choice. Of course, folk groups like the Kingston Trio became very big singing "folk" tunes but this album is more genuine, less [fake] than their pop contemporaries.
Personally, when I first bought this album 10 years ago I was sixteen and trying to expose myself to any type of music that was intelligent. "Songs Our Daddy Taught Us" definitely fits the bill. CD's have come and gone but this one has stayed, fueling my interest in Appalachian music and the power of the folk tradition.
If you like earthy, pre-honky tonk, pure country, with unapologetically sentimental tunes and a heck of a lot of country soul, you should take a gamble and buy this album.
Mournful, passionate, wonderful lyrics with soft harmonies!.......2002-03-30
Influenced by their father Ike, considered a great guitarest and country performer, the Everly Brothers put a rock 'n' roll spin on some of the traditional songs that evolved from the birth of country recordings. It was the '60s hit "I'm Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail" that prompted me to discover this CD.
"I'm Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail" is a plea from an old lady to a warden begging to let her son out. In exchange, she vows to scrub the floors, wash their clothes, and is willing to pawn her husband's gold chain and rings. He is released and she dies.
"Lightening Express", a small boy boards a train with a letter in hand from his dying mother. Lacking a ticket, a stern conductor advises the boy to get off at the next stop. A woman heard the boy pleading, "....don't put me off the train, the best friend I have in this world is waiting for me in pain, expecting to die any moment sir, and may not live through the day, I want to reach home and kiss mother goodbye before God takes her away."
"Down in the Willow Garden" certainly dates back to the 30s/40s when sung by Charlie Monroe, brother of Bill Monroe. The tragedy involves a lass who murdered his love, Rose Connelly, and the man always believed what his father told him "that money would set you free." The father sits teary eyed as his son is lead to the scaffold high.
"Long Time Gone" reflects on departure, tears and sorrow. This music is unique, but what makes it so pleasurable is the sweet and delicate harmony of the Everly Brothers. I enjoy this music for a melancholy afternoon of rest and relaxation. You can head for a nap, watch the snow or hear the rain pouring, these songs enhance solitude and peace. MzRizz
Great Old Unknown Album.......2001-08-13
Probably very few people know of this one. It's a great work, but are the songs ever sad.
Average customer rating:
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Songs Our Daddy Taught Us
Everly Brothers
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B0002XN7UA |
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