On Friday the musical world has lost one of its shiniest and most precious gems- Phil Everly, one half of the rock ‘n’ roll duo The Everly Brothers. The duo was known for their outstanding harmonies that many musicians have tried to copy, but have failed. Their music has always been a source of inspiration for many and this undying influence on the music world that they had and still have, has resulted in many tribute records that have been released in their honor, such as Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones’ Foreverly, The Chapin Sisters’ A Date With the Everly Brothers and Bonnie Prince Billy and Dawn McCarthy’s What The Brothers Sang. Phil Everly has died at the age of 74 in Burbank, California. The cause of death was complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This Top 10 is our way of paying homage to the memory and contributions to the music world by the legendary Phil Everly. Check out our Top 10 The Everly Brothers covers in no order in particular!
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10. Billie Joe Armstrong & Norah Jones-"Long Time Gone"
Billie Joe's and Norah admiration for The Everly Brothers has resulted in a collaborative album Foreverly. The album was released on November 25, 2013 via Reprise Records.
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9. The Chapin Sisters-"Crying In The Rain"
"Crying In The Rain" is from The Chapin Sisters' tribute album A Date With the Everly Brothers, released on April 23, 2013 via Lake Bottom Records.
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8. Robert Plant & Alison Krauss-"Gone Gone Gone"
From Robert Plant and Alison Krauss' collaborative album Raising Sand, released on October 23, 2007 via Rounder Records.
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7. Hurray for the Riff Raff-"All I Have To Do Is Dream"
Alynda Lee Segarra's cover of "All I Have To Do Is Dream" in memory of Phil Everly.
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6. Dawn McCarthy & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy-"Milk Train"
Watch Dawn McCarthy & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy perform "Milk Train" at Newport Folk Festival 2013. The cover is from their tribute album What The Brothers Sang.
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5. Simon & Garfunkel-"Wake Up Little Susie"
Watch Simon & Garfunkel's performing "Wake Up Little Susie" in Central Park in 1981.
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4. Bob Dylan and George Harrison-"All I Have To Do Is Dream"
Bob Dylan and George Harrison's version of "All I Have To Do Is Dream"
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3. Eddie Vedder ft. Glen Hansard-"Sleepless Nights"
"Sleepless Nights" from Eddie Vedder's second solo studio album Ukulele Songs released on May 31, 2011 via Monkeywrench. The song features Glen Hansard of The Frames.
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2. Fiona Apple, Sara Watkins & Sean Watkins-"You're The One I Love"
Watch Fiona Apple, Sara Watkins and Sean Watkins perform "You're The One I Love" in Los Angeles, California in 2011.
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1. Ray Charles-"Bye Bye Love"
Cover of The Everly Brothers' "Bye Bye Love" featured on Ray Charles' 1962 album Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music.
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