A Date with the Everly Brothers is the fourth studio album by American singing duo the Everly Brothers, released in 1960. It was a commercial success and saw a positive critical reception as well.
The song "Love Hurts" appears here for the first time. It would subsequently be covered by numerous other artists. Other than the "Cathy's Clown"/"Always It's You" single, all of the tracks on A Date with the Everly Brothers were recorded in just four sessions during July 1960.Liner Notes: A Date with the Everly Brothers by Richie Unterberger. Reissue by Collectors' Choice Music.
Chart performance
The album debuted on Billboard magazine's Best-Selling Monophonic LPs chart in the issue dated December 4, 1960, peaking at No. 9 during a twenty-four-week run on the chart. The album debuted on Cashbox magazine's Best-Selling Monaural Albums chart in the issue dated November 19, 1960, peaking at No. 16 during a fifteen-week run on the chart. The album had come close to topping the UK Record Retailer LP charts, peaking at No. 3. Legacy
Writing for AllMusic, critic Richie Unterberger stated, "Although the material is not on the killer level of It's Everly Time, there are some very fine songs on their second Warner LP."
The album was included in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.^ Robert Dimery; Michael Lydon (23 March 2010). 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: Revised and Updated Edition. Universe. .
Track listing
Personnel Don Everly – guitar, vocals Phil Everly – guitar, vocals
Charts
Chart (1960–1961) Peakposition UK Record Retailer Top LPs3 US Billboard Best-Selling Monophonic LPs9 US Cashbox Best-Selling Monaural Albums16 References