Let It Be Me - Phil Everly with The Crickets - Musicians Hall of Fame Concert - 2008

[@dianefaulkner4216]

This is so poignant and sad but beautiful just the same.Just like Phil himself.❤

[@CalebAchsah]

Dear Joe Chambers, I will love you forever for posting beloved Phil's final performance. I just can't stop crying. It takes such a helluva man to stand up against the pain, fighting for the next breath but giving his audience (and the memory of The Everly Brothers) his all. In an on-the-spot interview, an idiot once asked Phil what he planned to do after he got old and his voice cracked. Phil never blinked. He said, "When I get old and my voice cracks, I'll still sing." A man of his word. Thank you so much. (I'm a girl, BTW, so I can be quite mushy.)

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Caleb, my dad Joe would have really appreciated your sweet comments. Happy this means so much to you. Thank you for supporting the channel. Hope you can visit the museum sometime. All the best, Britt

[@CalebAchsah]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum - Dear Britt, as I was writing the comment, I wondered if Joe was still with us. Thank you for taking the time to reply and may thoughts of your father keep you warm always. God bless you.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

@CalebAchsah thank you so much, God bless you too.

[@DonnaAbrams-qh7zt]

Listening to this, knowing it was the last time he sang it, made me remember all the moments of my life I’ll never have again.

[@Miffikins]

Met Phil and shook his hand at their Lake Tahoe show. They were so awesome we booked the second show as well. They always were my favorite even when I was a little girl. RIP Don and Phil. There will never be another like you.

[@kjm5155]

This is very special indeed…..if this was Phil’s final performance, he nailed it!

[@KEEPONROCKINKID]

His performance brought a tear to this old rockers eyes.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

I understand kid….. Joe

[@suzannemycyk3055]

I have heard "Let It Be Me" many, many times since Don and Phil recorded it, but this rendition is a real heart-stopper! It is not the first time that tears have flowed while listening to Phil Everly sing, but this time was different. Love you, Phil and thanks for the wonderful memories!

[@lugnut440]

Even though the brothers did not perform any longer,when Phil passed I was devastated knowing the magic could never happen again.

[@MamaBoots007]

This brought tears.....so beautiful

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks 1111………..Joe

[@Rose-kd3lr]

Sweet Phil singing his fave song and particularly poignant if it was his last. Thanks for all the joy you and Don bought to so many of us. RIP Phil. 💐

[@yvonnecrossen-gruebele675]

Phil Everly, we love you, Dear. RIP.

[@fukemnukem1525]

I met Mr Everly once when I was a child. I was out hunting in the country near Paradise, Muhlenberg KY and he pulled up with a driver and asked me where they were and how far it was to the old town of Paradise. I knew who he was but I didn't understand the magnitude of what he was. I got home and told my family and they were in awe. LoL. He was very kind and friendly. It's not much but it's a good memory I have. I've since listened to everything he and his brother have done....and I'm blown away by the gifts they had.

[@backtoshallabal6662]

they loved the country, do you know if they loved camping or going to the cottage?

[@fukemnukem1525]

@@backtoshallabal6662 I don't. I know that day they were out looking for a good location to hold a music festival.... Back then, they were putting on the Everly Brothers Festival in Central City KY, and it was kind of a big deal for the better part of a decade. They would come to sing and usually bring a couple of other artists to perform as well. I think were thinking of a building an amphitheater.....they never did.

[@annettemoyle6051]

A college and education grants for some of the students

[@bettyhigginbottom8985]

I am speechless. I loved the Everly Brothers from the first time I heard them. RIP Phil. You will NEVER be forgotten.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Betty…. Joe

[@doriswilliams6422]

I always felt good knowing Phil was in the world What a beautiful soul and spirit i loved him

[@bobwallace1880]

What a wonderful thing to hear this. I admit to tearing up also. Bless you Joe.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Bob….. joe

[@rebeccagraysmith3440]

Absolutely beautiful! Such an amazing voice and wonderful gentleman that was Phil Everly!

[@kevincasson9848]

The Crickets, are pitch perfect as usual! They really are first class muscians! Their timing spot on!!

[@Joe.Doucette]

Emotional video, Joe. But in my ears and mind I hear the two of them harmonizing on this song. Joe.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Joe….. Best, JC

[@gwag8410]

I could hear it too!

[@eddieblaze]

Wow... so beautiful. To think what must have been going through Phil's mind as he sang this for the last time. Again, great stuff Joe.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again for watching Ed….Joe

[@sooz9433]

I'm so glad they all made it while they could still cherish the honor, it was long overdue. As for Phil Everly, I can't believe he is really gone. It makes me cry out loud to listen to this today.. he was truly a sweet and humble human. Thank you Joe. Soundtrack of my youth 🎼💔

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks you too Sooz…..Joe

[@gwag8410]

My goodness… that was beautiful…

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Glad you enjoyed it Gwag…..Joe

[@glendanewton8632]

Always loved his crooked ‘lil smile upon hearing the audience applaud to just the first line of a song! So sweet acknowledging their applause. And, What a true blue gentleman he was. Thankfully we have souls like you who keep his spirit alive sharing lovely videos for so many fans to enjoy. 🥰

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Glenda……Joe

[@CalebAchsah]

@glendanewton8632 - Yes, we all loved that "crooked little smile," didn't we?

[@NickRatnieks]

Definitely a masterclass in the proposition, that "Less Is More". Excellent!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Nick…..Joe

[@nickycool77]

Absolutely perfect, Phil and the Crickets were and will always be amazing.

[@mrDCunningham]

I would gather to say I imagine this was about the most touching part of the evening. Got me choked up. 👍🏻😎

[@gospeladyeh]

Loved The Everly Brothers back in the day. This is so so moving.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Elaine…..Joe

[@annettemoyle6051]

A human singing voice can work across a wide range, bass, tenor, soprano, alto. As his lungs deteriorated Phil was not so able to push up to the higher tenor notes, so he gradually adjusted down. Likewise in the later stages, before they retired Don started singin up But here Phil is with long term friends who know how to accompany him, and he still acknowledges the applause, gracious to the end

[@jillmichel8226]

One can definitely see how Phil was struggling with COPD in this, and to think he lived 6 more years. I can't even imagine the struggle he had near the end. Now (sadly) he and Don can sing together again.

[@annettemoyle6051]

@@jillmichel8226 without any breathing problems 🌠🌠

[@bobtheelectrician6692]

An absolute GEM. Makes us appreciate those who are still here as well as those who have passed.

[@kathlinetaylor8526]

Awesome voice brilliant singer love you r music 🎶🎶lives on 👍👍👍 Rest in peace ✌Phil

[@terryshoemaker8570]

I miss Phil and his fabulous voice so much Thierry

[@maekae911]

Wow Sweet and heartwarming. And that beautiful hair is amazing! ❤️U Phil 4Everly. RIParadise Sir.

[@ritadelitta424]

Love love love , your sweet voice and your sweet smile😇

[@yuriribeiro9620]

How I wish Phil and Don could come to Brazil... It would very meaningful to me. May they are singing together again in Heaven. Joe, thank you so much for bringing this video to us.

[@efhs1970]

Thanks Joe, these excerpts from the Hall inductions give us glimpse of Rock n Roll Heaven!💫

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Larry…. Thank you again for your constant support. I appreciate it very much… Joe

[@TheNo1BandDad]

I have listened to this by the Every Brothers, Elvis, and Glenn Campbell and Bobbie Gentry. Three very different deliveries on this beautiful song, and I live each equally.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Andrew…..Joe

[@josephmartinez8803]

You left out the Jerry Butler/Bette Everett version.

[@TheNo1BandDad]

@@josephmartinez8803 no I didn't. I mentioned the ones I've heard.

[@josephmartinez8803]

@@TheNo1BandDad I am actually surprised!

[@ahphong2904]

He is obviously not well. He lacks the breath, the energy, and the volume but still gave his all. A true professional. RIP Phil.

[@sammccue500]

Phil was a two-pack a day smoker (menthol), and he passed away from complication of COPD.

[@v-g-z3689]

@@sammccue500 Oh, I didn´t know he was smoking that much. Don always said they both had stopped in the late 60´s. As you played guitar for them in that period, do you know when exaclty that was, ´67, ´68, ´69? Thank you.

[@henridegroot3974]

Great performance Master piece, so beautiful and sensitive ,legendary artists.

[@margaretmaskara9002]

For me personally, there are vocalists that voices go right through to me. Carl Wilson, Sara Evans, Rick Danko, Randy Meisner, Christine McVie--And Phil Everly is right there with them as far as I am concerned!

[@kevincasson9848]

And Buddy Holly! " True love ways" by Holly will melt the coldest heart! All the best love!

[@ronfowlermusic]

I like your list! It's my list, too

[@hummelne7041]

Ich muss es mir immer wieder anhören. Es berührt mich sehr. Danke fürs teilen

[@GerdPapke]

Schön, Phil‘s Lieblingslied noch mal zu hören, es war ein Abschied. Sehr traurig, denn man sieht ihn und Don in jungen Jahren vor sich, als es ihm gesundheitlich gut ging

[@annettemoyle5976]

He managed on more, September 2011, Buddy's 75th birthday. Star and concert. A verse of That'll be the Day

[@coates1945]

Absolutely fabulous!!

[@tjjohno1]

Phil had a voice of an angel ,when first record bye bye love came out I was hooked ,in bands in the 60s and 70s I always did Phils harmonies .after they split up I was driving a lorry and heard AIR THAT I BREATHE by Phil and thought it was the EVS but it was just Phil before the HOLLIES had a hit with it .because it was never pushed on the radio ( a much better version in my mind ).the first record of BYE BYE LOVE that i had was on a 78 rpm

[@Ed_Stuckey]

Still that 'smoothness' that defined the familiar harmony they had. Great to hear it again even if only from half of the duo.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Ed…..Joe

[@mikefannon6994]

Very nice. Miss Don.

[@planetzorn]

I love this so much! I miss Phil and Don so much!! They were so special!!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Lennon…. Joe

[@WareBare]

Made me cry

[@erictaylor1320]

Fantastic performance. Just to think of the history, the Crickets with the Everly Brothers, and Phil’s personal connection to Buddy. Really a moving moment. Thank you for sharing.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Eric…. Joe

[@47heritage]

I started following the Everly's back around 1957-8 when that LP with them on the Harley's looking back towards the camera and never stopped. My favorite was always Phil and I naturally found myself singing his parts whenever singing along with the records. His passing still haunts me! Loved this and any other most recent videos of Phil and Don together or solo. Thanks for this one!!!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

I’m glad you enjoyed it Bob…. Joe

[@ivannovotny4552]

Remembering the past...down the memory lane. Wow, what a treat Joe and many thanks !!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Glad you liked it Ivan…. Joe

[@hummelne7041]

Thank you so much. This is so deep in my heart burning . ❤❤❤

[@jamesfrangione8448]

A national treasure. Thanks for another incredible share, Joe.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks James…Joe

[@StatusQuonald]

He's such a natural singer, even after so many years on the road, smoking 2 packs a day, still sounds lovely

[@thejigantics2641]

Thanks Joe, thanks Phil. The Everly Brothers are still underrated despite their huge success. I saw Sonny Curtis in a very small club in Gloucestershire playing to a small audience. In a slightly sad way it made his performance more personal. He was brilliant and still gave it his all

[@michaeldeane9029]

Wow, that got my tears flowing.. so many memories.... thanks

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Yeah Michael…. That really pulls at you doesn’t it…. Best, Joe

[@perijetton9275]

Wow! What a treasure! ❤️

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Peri…. Joe

[@perijetton9275]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum thanks for having me ✌️❤️

[@oneida41859]

Beautiful.

[@nellamaiorana6780]

RIP beautiful soul❤️

[@HelloooThere]

You just made my battle with Covid a little better. Thank you!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

HelloooThere, my dad, Joe, passed September 28th… he was so happy to have this KZbin channel especially during the covid shutdown. I am glad that these videos continue to maybe make someone’s day, like yourself, a little better. Thank you for supporting the channel, when you get better come visit the museum as well. Praying for you, Britt

[@robertryan2542]

Joe you never fail to deliver. Absolutely beautiful. God bless. From Ireland 🇮🇪

[@loisdaughenbaugh3864]

Thank you, thank you, thank you

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

Thank you JOE, for the informative introduction and for this GREAT song. I've heard a lot of people cover this song, but very few can do it justice. THIS is now my Favorite cover . THANKS AGAIN JOE.🇺🇸😎👏

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Blake…..Joe

[@folsom68ajohnnycashtribute7]

This is amazing and so damn sad they have passed! 🎸🥁🎙🖤

[@davenutter8252]

Joe ---- Thank you again for sharing these great videos with all of us.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching too Dave…. joe

[@bobisaac1596]

Awesome.

[@ernestoborrego5102]

Great!!!

[@ZJ-ne9kn]

The everlys and the crickets together doesnt get much better then that for me anyway 2 early rock pioneers. Rest to joe jerry and phil sonny is still with us..

[@finoroverato7640]

Wow magical!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Fino……..Joe

[@theoloutlaw]

How sweet to hear the original Crickets and Phil, without any interference from a big band or people overplaying the parts. You could hear a pin drop here. Any chance of seeing the whole Crickets Ceremony in the future Joe? Thanks so very much again, Outlaw Rick

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Outlaw…. Yeah… we might put the whole performance up. They did Not Fade Away with Keith Richards. That was fun. Best, Joe

[@theoloutlaw]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Wonderful stuff Joe. Cheers! :)

[@joluttringer4450]

Thank's for musicians credits !

[@josephbailey1995]

Another great video, thanks Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Joseph…. Joe

[@luckyone8793]

He still had it! Made me a little sad..

[@NYCgirl927]

Joe this is fantastic. I was in Memphis May 2021 and had every intention of coming to Nashville for a tour of Musicians Hall Of Fame. I had an accident within 1 hour of arrival. In the hospital 2 weeks however I plan on coming later this year. On the bright side concerts have resumed in NYC. I’m seeing Rod Stewart and Cheap Trick this Sunday and Hall and Oats next month. I hope you’re doing great and thanks so much for sharing these interviews. Priceless

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks NYC…. Glad you’re doing well… hope to see you soon… best, Joe

[@thejigantics2641]

Poignant and beautiful….good to see Sonny Curtis there too

[@stanfromcleveland7313]

Thank you

[@everlylen]

heel blij hier mee bedankt

[@lindagarcia8826]

A masterpiece

[@konradhof7318]

You are the real rock and roll hall of fame.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you Kyle…….Best, Joe

[@heinzjandik7937]

Who are the two deaf people who have this treasure a thumbs down?

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Heinz… thanks for saying what I can’t:)best, Joe

[@karenkelly6785]

💔

[@lejeune1945]

WOW !!

[@lejeune1945]

Now you know why I bought an Everly J180 Gibson.

[@delstanley1349]

Little trivia bit I remember from years ago re some top charting 1959 hits. "Let it Be," and "Beyond the Sea" were original French songs. "Mack the Knife" of that same year has a German origin. "Answer Me, Oh My Love" (prior to 1959) was of German origin also.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing Del…. Joe

[@dennisheadley4408]

The Everly Brothers were a great duo in the late fifties and early sixties. Don maybe had the better voice, but Phil was good too. It's my understanding they were even bigger in the UK than in America.

[@zoiyarcole6999]

I wonder if that was Phil’s last performance,what year was this Rest in peace dear Phil

[@SELKCOMM]

There probably wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

True Tom… it was very moving….. best, Joe

[@annriley4106]

So sad R.I.P Phil

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

Joe, how come Waylon Jennings was never considered a Cricket? Was it the short amount of time Waylon was with Buddy?

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Will…. Waylon was not a Cricket. That was a completely different group playing with Buddy. J.I Allison and Joe B.Mauldin were the Crickets. When Buddy moved to N.Y they made an agreement that he would be Buddy Holly and they would be the Crickets. They hired Sonny Curtis who played with them and Buddy before they became the Crickets and played around without much success and decided to get back together with Buddy. Buddy had also told Waylon he wanted to get back with Joe B. and J.I and hire Waylon as a opening act. Before that happened the plane crashed. Best, Joe

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Thanks for the insight Joe!

[@rmelin13231]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Thank you for that interesting insight, Joe! Sonny Curtis - oh man! What talent. I can be added to the list of moist eyes watching this.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Roger…..glad you enjoyed it…. Since you like Sonny….. here’s a heads up few people know is coming. CBS Sunday Morning show came by the museum a few weeks back and filmed a story with Sonny about him and the Crickets that should air soon. Best, Joe

[@sammccue500]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum The backing band on the Winter Dance Party tour was Waylon on bass, and, I believe, Carl bunch on drums and Tommy Alsop on guitar. I saw them in Milwaukee just days before the crash.

[@superfuzzymomma]

Devastating performance

[@windzdashcammotovlog]

Flipped ..

[@zunna2]

THIS IS DON EVERLY NOT PHILL

[@Dianne-k8f]

It's Phil.

[@krakatoa1200]

Superb, Ed Sheeran?? Nah.

[@rockyruane9379]

This is BAD

[@ansias77]

The only possible way Phil could have ever sounded better was backed by The Crickets. Here it is