About the song
The Everly Brothers and their delightful tune, “Always It’s You”. Now, for those unfamiliar with this iconic duo, buckle up, for we’re diving into the heart of early rock and roll with two brothers whose harmonies could melt glaciers.
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Don Everly and Phil Everly, with their close-knit sibling bond, brought a unique vulnerability and sweetness to the rock n’ roll scene of the 1950s and 60s.
“Always It’s You” might not be their biggest hit, overshadowed perhaps by the iconic “Cathy’s Clown”, which was the A-side to this particular single released in 1960. But don’t be fooled by its B-side status. “Always It’s You” is a gem in its own right, a testament to the Everly Brothers’ knack for crafting timeless love songs.
Composed by the legendary songwriting couple Boudleaux and Felice Bryant, the song is a masterclass in simple eloquence. The Bryants, who penned many an Everly Brothers classic, knew how to capture the essence of youthful devotion with straightforward lyrics and a melody that burrowed itself into your heart.
Now, when I say simple, don’t confuse it with simplistic. “Always It’s You” is a song that wears its sincerity on its sleeve. The lyrics paint a picture of a young man utterly besotted.
There are no grand gestures, no metaphors that would make Shakespeare blush. Instead, the song relies on the raw, unadulterated language of love – stolen glances, whispered secrets, and the absolute certainty that this particular someone is the only one for him.
The beauty lies in the Everly Brothers’ delivery. Their signature close harmonies, a sound so perfectly matched it felt almost supernatural, elevate the song. There’s a playful urgency in their voices, a youthful exuberance that reflects the wide-eyed wonder of newfound love.
Listen closely, and you can almost hear the nervous flutter of a first kiss, the stolen glances across a crowded room.
So, while “Always It’s You” might not have the chart-topping success of some of their other tunes, it stands as a quiet testament to the Everly Brothers’ enduring legacy. It’s a song that reminds us of the simple joys of love, the unadulterated bliss of being young and completely smitten.
It’s a song that, even after all these years, retains its charm, its sweetness, and its ability to transport us back to a time when love felt new, exciting, and, yes, always you.