About the song
The Everly Brothers and their timeless classic, Memories Are Made of This. This effervescent tune, bursting onto the scene in 1960, represents a golden era of rock and roll, a bygone age where melody reigned supreme and harmonies soared.
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The Everly Brothers, those impossibly close siblings, Don and Phil, were already established stars by the time Memories Are Made of This hit the airwaves. Their careers, launched in the mid-fifties with rockabilly anthems like “Bye Bye Love” and “Wake Up Little Susie,” had already captured the hearts of teenagers with their infectious energy and flawless twin-like vocals.
But Memories Are Made of This marked a shift, a move towards a more mature sound, one that resonated not just with teenagers, but with a wider audience yearning for a touch of sentimentality.
The song itself is a delightful tapestry woven from simple threads. The gentle, mid-tempo guitar sets the stage, a bed of warmth upon which the brothers’ unmistakable harmonies blossom. The lyrics, penned by the legendary songwriting duo of P.K. Hoven and John D. Loudermilk, are deceptively simple.
Lines like “Take a fresh and tender kiss” and “Two sips of wine” paint a picture of everyday moments, the little details that, when strung together, become the grand narrative of a life. Memories Are Made of This reminds us that love and happiness aren’t found in grand gestures, but in the quiet accumulations of shared experiences.
However, don’t be fooled by the song’s seemingly straightforward nature. Beneath the surface lies a profound wisdom. The Everly Brothers deliver the lyrics with a sincerity that transcends mere sentimentality. There’s a quiet joy in their voices, a recognition of the preciousness of time and the fleeting nature of moments.
Memories Are Made of This is a gentle nudge to savor the present, to find joy in the simple things, for these are the very threads from which our fondest memories are woven.
So, when that opening guitar riff rings out, settle in, and let The Everly Brothers wash over you with their signature harmonies. Memories Are Made of This is more than just a catchy tune; it’s a timeless reminder to cherish the everyday moments, for they are the essence of a life well-lived.