About the song
The Everly Brothers’ “Made to Love”. Now that’s a song that takes you back, doesn’t it? Released in 1960, it perfectly captures the essence of that early rock and roll era – a simpler time, brimming with youthful innocence and wide-eyed wonder about love.
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The Everly Brothers, those impossibly close harmonizing siblings, Don and Phil, were pioneers of rock and roll. They brought a clean-cut charm and a folksy sensibility to the genre, making it palatable for a wider audience. “Made to Love” is a prime example of this.
The song opens with a gentle acoustic guitar riff, setting a calming, almost lullaby-like mood. Then, Don Everly’s voice, smooth as butter, enters with a tale from his father. It’s a conversation steeped in the wisdom – or perhaps the not-so-subtle nudges – of a parent trying to guide their child into the confusing world of romance.
“Girls, girls, girls were made to love,” the chorus proclaims, a simple yet powerful statement that resonated with young men just discovering the allure of the opposite sex. It’s a sentiment both sweet and naive, a reflection of a time when emotions were expressed more openly and directly.
But “Made to Love” isn’t just a one-dimensional ode to the fairer sex. The lyrics explore the nervousness and self-doubt that accompany a young man’s first forays into dating. We hear about the stolen glances on the street, the stolen kisses under the moonlight, and the internal struggle of whether such actions are appropriate.
This internal conflict is further emphasized by the ever-present, reassuring chorus. It’s as if the father’s voice, a voice of experience, echoes in the back of the young man’s mind, reminding him of the natural order of things.
“Made to Love” is more than just a catchy rock and roll tune. It’s a cultural snapshot, a time capsule that transports us back to a bygone era of innocence and youthful discovery. It’s a song that reminds us of the first flutters of love, the awkwardness, the excitement, and the simple joy of human connection.