About the song
The Everly Brothers’ “Till I Kissed You”. Now that’s a song that takes you right back to a simpler time, doesn’t it? Released in 1959, it perfectly captures that youthful exuberance and dawning awareness of love’s power that defined the rock and roll era.
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The Everly Brothers, those impossibly close harmonizing siblings, Don and Phil, were already established stars by this point. They’d stormed onto the scene a few years earlier with infectious hits like “Bye Bye Love” and “Wake Up Little Susie,” their voices intertwining with a sweetness that resonated with teenagers across America. “Till I Kissed You” continued that tradition, but with a touch of newfound maturity.
The song opens with a simple declaration: “Knew what I missed ’til I kissed you”. It’s a line brimming with innocent revelation. The narrator, presumably a young man, has been going through life blind to a certain kind of joy. Love, with its spark ignited by a kiss, has opened his eyes to a whole new world.
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“Till I Kissed You” isn’t a ballad, though. It’s an uptempo rocker, driven by a chugging rhythm section and punctuated by the Everly Brothers’ signature close harmonies. The music perfectly complements the lyrics, conveying a sense of exhilaration alongside the awakening heart.
It’s not just the narrator’s life that’s changed; the entire world feels different, infused with a newfound vibrancy “Things that really changed since I kissed you, my life’s not the same now that I kissed you”
The song’s brilliance lies in its simplicity. The lyrics don’t delve into complex metaphors or grand declarations. It’s a straightforward expression of a feeling most teenagers encounter for the first time – the realization that love can turn your world upside down.
And yet, within that simplicity lies a profound truth – a single kiss can be a gateway to a whole new dimension of experience.
“Till I Kissed You” became a massive hit, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It cemented The Everly Brothers’ place as rock and roll royalty and further established their sound – a blend of youthful innocence and burgeoning maturity that resonated with a generation.
So, put on your dancing shoes, crank up the volume, and let yourself be swept away by the infectious energy and heartfelt emotions of The Everly Brothers’ “Till I Kissed You”. It’s a timeless classic that reminds us all of the transformative power of love’s first kiss.