Everly Brothers' first hit was previously rejected by other artists
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
Today's Morning Edition music is from "Bye Bye Love" by the Everly Brothers which was number one on the Billboard country chart 60 years ago today.
The song, which launched their career, had been rejected by 30 other artists before the Everly's agreed to record it. It was written by the husband and wife songwriting team Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. They would go on to write many more hit songs for the Everly Brothers and other artists.
To listen to the segment, click the audio player above.
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
