The Everly Brothers "Cathy's Clown"

[@marilynjones2743]

I am 82 and l remember dancing to this with my high school boyfriend. He is now 86 and we are still friends hanging out together and sometimes listening to our rock era music. Time flies when you are having fun.

[@MrGm9018]

That era just rules... I am in music professionally, managed George Jone, Vern Gosdin, Doug Stone, etc we lived in the re al world of music didn't we.

[@karlfriedrichtiedt270]

Es ist schön wenn eine Freundschaft so lange besteht. Auch ich bin seit 47 Jahren mit einer Frau befreundet, bin jetzt 68❤❤❤

[@tabakatinjim]

Im 34 you and your friend like clearly know very good music, I hope when im in my 80’s I’ve got a buddy to listen and reminisce with. Also yer wee story was heart warming.

[@chrisfreeman9960]

What a beautiful sentiment. Thank you!

[@gracekasal1864]

Their quality stands the test of time. I was 15 in the 1960’s. I am 76 and still greatly enjoy their music!

[@skipacuff5104]

I second that! Class of ‘64

[@MrMenefrego1]

@@skipacuff5104 Class of '61!

[@zannadunstrand6289]

Even though if a song/artist/sound ”stands the rest of time” dosen’t have to do with wheather one person still like the song/artist/sound decades later - but wheather the song/artist/sound still attracts new listeners decades later; I as a 27 year old music-lovet can confirm their music is still holding great standards today! Espacially this one 👌🏻👌🏻

[@patmelton43]

@@MrMenefrego1 '61 here.

[@MrMenefrego1]

@@patmelton43 If that is your photo, you sure don't look like you could be from the Class of 1961! Those were sure wonderful times, I sure do miss those days!

[@daveerhardt1879]

Nobody, nobody could harmonize like the Everly Brothers. Their music will last forever.

[@gl.catlvr]

You should have a listen to last season's AGT winners.."Girl Named Tom"--beautiful harmony!!!

[@olive3700]

Bee Gees came close, but these two came first.

[@Charm65-65]

Osmonds were (are) great harmonizes as well. Not surprising that Everly Brothers, Bee Gees, and the Osmonds are all family.

[@gl.catlvr]

@@Charm65-65 So is "Girl Named Tom"..2 brothers and their sister..they started out studying in the Medical field and now they're in the music biz..and are very very good too😃😊

[@marynelson6750]

I was 13 in 1960 loved the. Beverly brother's. And my love for. Rock an roll started then. My name is Cathy. So I got teased a lot by older. Teens.

[@MrHolzheim]

It's 1960, I'm 15, and I've just heard "Cathy's Clown". The start of my lifelong love of the boys music. Nothing, in my mind, can touch their harmonies and the stories in their songs. Songs that personified teenage life and angst in the 50s and 60s. And so, yet another of my musical hero's from that era has gone. I'll do my crying in the rain because it's all so sad. Rest in Peace Phil

[@mayagsd1]

so true...

[@elephantsmemory3142]

You were a bit late to the party pal

[@kathybrister2896]

I WAS 12 AND MY BOYFRIEND DID NOT LIKE THIS SONG! LOL

[@magicbus63]

Nobody comes close to there harmony not even The Beatles

[@helencampbell4900]

@@magicbus63 Very true. The harmonies of the Everleys were the best. To perfect harmonies to such a high standard meant hours and hours of practice. Gorgeous voices. They don't make em like that any more.

[@Davelikesmotown]

No one could make a sound as good as the Everly Brothers. Cathy's Clown, When will I be loved, Walk right back, Crying in the Rain, all classic tracks!

[@johnnyintrieri]

Yes! And don't forget That's Old Fashion! Fighting the British Invasion. 🇺🇸

[@hothemeep1219]

​@@johnnyintrieriBritish Invasion didn't occurred yet

[@johnnyintrieri]

I'm aware when the Beatle's were on Ed Sullivan, February 9, 1964 You could still hear That's Old Fashioned on the radio even though it came out in '62.​@hothemeep1219

[@hothemeep1219]

@@johnnyintrieri damn I guess things must have changed dramatically from that point on. Rock n Roll/ doo wop era and the counter-culture/hippies era are separated by so very few years. I wasn't there to check for myself though

[@elainealdridge9202]

I was 8yrs old when Cathy's Clown Came Out.Loved it then and still do.Gorgeous Brother's Bless Them XXXXXXX

[@daniellarson3068]

I believe I was 3.

[@cherylchaisson1391]

Oh man this song brings good memories yet brings a little loneliness for the good ol days as we call them. What a contribution Phil and Don Everly brought to our youth. Blessed to be in that era.

[@elainealdridge9202]

I was only 8yrs old when Cathy's Clown came out.I've loved it ever since and those two Gorgeous Brother's XX I've got ❤️ it on You tube at moment and have rewound it 8times up to yet.I'm from the UK 🇬🇧

[@franklinjernigan1058]

Then came radical feminism

[@brendendavis8596]

@@franklinjernigan1058wtf does that have to do with anything

[@thomasodetto4670]

I am so lucky . I was able to see the Everly Brothers in concert twice. It was more than awesome.

[@helenpeirce8358]

I also was lucky enough to see the Everly Brothers in concert in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 when l was 17.. I'm a Nan now ,but listening to their music takes me back to teenage years 🎟️🎶

[@harryfullerton3265]

Can believe it bro

[@mariechristensen8390]

Me too

[@Noah-vq9ue]

Lucky you they broke up before I was born ​@@mariechristensen8390

[@Rose-kd3lr]

I’m 69 years old and I’ve reverted back to a teenager just loving this!

[@footballlvnlady]

I’m 66 and reverted too! The Everly Brothers were one of my dad’s favorite bands. We had a basement rec room and he would play their music nightly. I was in bed above going to sleep and I learned all the Everly Brothers songs.

[@helgaalpers1469]

The Everly Brothers were so beautiful.

[@chuckcreecy6904]

These guys are simply awesome. Vocals, arrangement, all top notch

[@JoeNicks389]

Been a "Brothers" fan since 1957. Got to see time in concert in the late '80's. They were still great. RIP guys, your music lives on.

[@phoebefugate4757]

Wow ,,Beautiful Cathys Clowns. ,,Everly Brothers ,,these guys are the greatest,,, love all their songs

[@JohnStaub-o1c]

Man you ARE Really HIP, C.J. CLEVELAND/AKRON , hold on in Dec. 2024-25

[@Timeticked81]

This is real music, I'm 39 and was brought up with these guys and others. Beautiful

[@michaeldavies9533]

It's one of those very rare songs that you can play over and over again and never tire of,I can remember when I first bought the record it's a wonder I did not want it out bought many years later on cd plus still play it over and over.

[@tiggywinkle20]

The Everly brothers are instantly recognisable and unique. RIP. The very best for me in popular music.🙏❤️

[@michellewalker9890]

I love this song it was my mom's favorite when she was a teenager. RIP Alice Faye Walker.

[@cherylrose7398]

Was her name Kathy by chance?

[@brendascrowe7842]

God Bless ☀️♥️🤗 Donald Woodall

[@mikecollins6802]

It was mine also and I am now 73

[@thomasfoster1899]

Saw them at livpool empire crickets backin group brill anyone there great days.great songs .

[@stephen.s5089]

Great tune 👌

[@michaelcilia501]

Mighty good rock n’ oldie. This song was actually recorded in 1960.... a couple of years before my parents graduated from High School.

[@Wolfsky9]

7/9/1960, I was still 13 y/o, heading to 14 in September. Tis was My favorite song, of that summer. What a time to be young.

[@marypeters4581]

My beautiful auntie kathy passed away earlier this year. This song always reminded me of her. It always will. I love you auntie kathy xx

[@michaelperkins3133]

That song told my story...I truly was a Cathy's Clown...The first cut is the deepest!!!

[@janetamplin7318]

Me Jane and Tarzan strayed

[@marydouglas6850]

😢

[@marydouglas6850]

I hope Cathy was good to you

[@angelmartos150]

Rest In Peace, Don Everly. Thank you for the music. August 22, 2021.

[@edhart8790]

Just one of The Everly Bros many great songs from the rock era

[@geoffm9944]

Don and Phil Everly were brilliant singers. Their records will never be forgotten. The dynamic duo!

[@mayagsd1]

these guys were there at the beginning of rock and roll and were one of the best of their era......hasn't been another group even close to matching their sound....

[@billysmith8261]

Absolutely.

[@helenpeirce8358]

Totally agree . Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@madeinuk68]

Having lost my two brothers at a very young age,I am always drawn to brothers that sing together. Their voices are in perfect harmony. Just listen to the bee gees,or the proclaimers. But my all time favourites are these two,the Everly Brothers are angels sent from heaven. I was born in 1968 so wasn't even around to listen to them in their day,but great music will live on for ever. What a joy to listen to. And hopefully great sounding music will one day return,as it has rapidly declined of the past few decades unfortunately,along with morals and dignity. It saddened me to hear that these two brothers had very different views of the world,and clashed terribly off stage. Life is just too short to fall out with the people that matter the most. I would give anything to have a day with my brothers,and there has been a massive hole in my heart since I lost them.

[@PS3HACKR]

24 years of age in 2020 and I absolutely adore the pre-70 era of music! Goosebumps at live performances wishing I had the opportunity of listening live!

[@Matty18795]

The live performances from this era are better than the recordings

[@bernardtilson3703]

@@Matty18795 They were lip syncing

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@bernardtilson3703 yes, and it's one of the few, if any, times I've seen them do it. Nearly everything on Bandstand was mimed then.

[@mollielambert9501]

I loved the Everly Brothers still do RIP Heavens Angels 😇

[@geoffm9944]

One of the all time greatest records from a wonderful era of pop music.

[@Gotwood-pc4vc]

RIP Phil! Thank you for the wonderful music you shared with us. I love this song.

[@darrylevans4401]

Phil's voice on this one is unreal what harmony the greatest rest in peace Phil

[@BluestMinou]

My favorite Everly Brother's song! Oh, Phil! We, little girls of the 60's, who knew so little & believed so much, will miss you so. RIP. The harmonies will live on...

[@dfromg925]

A true early rock & roll classic. Loved Don & Phil - they were ultra-talented.

[@helaineberman4076]

The best singing duo of all times!

[@janarnaud8058]

I agree 100%

[@rolandjohansson2714]

Probably

[@paulinecrosbee6258]

With you on that helaine

[@jamescoughlan8193]

Well Simon and garfunkel would be right up there too

[@bmullin96]

@@jamescoughlan8193 Peter & Gordon along with Chad & Jeremy as well.

[@isabellelevy-banchereau3271]

Merci pour ce partage en live J'aime beaucoup The Everly Brothers qui ont une voix qui s'harmonisent d'une excellente façon C'est très agréable de les écouter et même ici de les voir chanter et jouer

[@Wolfsky9]

It's hard to explain just how much I loved this song in that summer of '60. I was 13 y/o, heading to 9th grade, & 14--a real teenager! I loved--LOVED this song, & never, ever tired of it. Wolfsky9

[@eugenesedita]

Wolfsky9 me too , felt the same way. Still love it and my sons too, The Everly Brothers

[@johnhawkins6506]

I was born in the June of that year in London!!

[@rweerakkody4565]

Im 25, a millenial, and can't get enough of it 🥰

[@johnhawkins6506]

@@rweerakkody4565 What is a Millenial??

[@geraldjohnson848]

Jan.23,1986: The Everly Brothers, one of the first of ten inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. RIP. Thanks for the upload. Blessings

[@sarahp1383]

First heard this lovely song when I was a teenager, .Loved it then and even more in my seventies, when I ache for the innocence of those times. Unforgettable music.

[@susanrsmith3701]

I played my 45 of this song over and over and over! They were just awesome!

[@mitchellsteven6189]

What makes this song and these guys so Special and it does have a sound all its own. I love love LOVE IT. I was only 4yrs old back in NYC. when this came out. and I remember it like it was yesterday..playing on the radio. 54yrs ago and it sounds just as good.

[@fantasyguru26]

Wow these 2 dudes put out some mega hits over a short time span 1957-1960. Blows my mind. Signed Newest Fan.

[@richardshanley2826]

Loved these guys then...love their music even more now!

[@patriciafootejohnson2817]

One of this black 60's Detroit chick's favorite songs. It was beautiful it was country rock n roll gospel rhythm and blues all in one song Great vocals.

[@berndhartnack3653]

The Everly Brothers was and is the Duo in the World

[@williamalger1962]

IT AMAZES ME HOW ALL OF US '60s' ROCKERS WERE ON THE SAME PAGE WITH THE ADVENT OF ROCK, STARTING WITH ELVIS AND ON AN ON. THE ROOTS OF THIS MUSIC IS CREDITED TO GOSPEL AND BLUES AND WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN A PART OF THIS REVOLUTION IN MUSIC AND LIFE! long live R&R!!!!

[@sickcoyoteproductions5378]

RIP Don Everly. The Everly Brothers are my favorite Duo of all time. Thank you both for the wonderful music you left behind.

[@nickridley7697]

How is it 60 years after they recorded tje song it sounds even better today.i saw Don appear on his own in Kingston Surrey in 72 after Phil was taken ill

[@SuperBrotherBob]

My dad was fixing to transfer from Ft. Riley, Kansas to the University of Oklahoma when this song was playing. He was in the 3rd Armored Div. of the U.S. Army. I was a little fellow of four years of age. I remember this song on our 1955 Dodge Coronet's radio as we were driving to Junction City. Wish I could go back to 1960. Great times.

[@vickiesutherland4628]

My husband was in the 3rd herd.

[@jack7431]

This was Number one in UK for seven weeks in May and June 1960. At that same time my Grandparents met each other whilst this was top of the pops. Sixty years together and still going strong!

[@avisswope6495]

GREW UP IN THE ROCK N ROLL ERA I AM 73 BRN IN 1949 LOVE THE OLDIES BUT GOODIES

[@Be.fair.to.all.people_]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Has this ringing in my head for decades. Could not remember the song title. Wow!!!

[@pamelajordan2890]

We were all so subdued in 50s,early 60s. Few more years we'd be rocking to the music like crazy😄✌️ love these two so much..aww the memories

[@sammonteleone4609]

Their should be no arguement here , simply put the greatest duo in music history.

[@marcob4630]

Everly Brothers brought a new style in pop-rock music from the sixes to the eighties: forerunners of the Beatles and all followers. Very high talented musicians and singer : they marked an epoch ! R.I.P. Phil

[@darealgodzilla]

RIP Don & also RIP Phil. The two of you where the greatest duo of vocalists the US ever produced. Our loss is heavens gain.

[@47tooter]

I disagree . The Righteous Brothers were better.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Prayers for Phil and his family. I grew up listening to the Everly Brothers and loved them.

[@ycul21]

I heard this as it came out never believing I would actually see them live which I did several times in the 80's. Wonderful vocalists and their harmony was an incredible never before heard sound.

[@mona2242]

My teenage idols, good Lord how I miss those days, that music, and they all looked so good!

[@catyork6070]

I first heard this song in the 80's and it was in the record collection of my half-brother, who was 20 years older than me, who came to live with me and my mum temporarily when his wife was divorcing him. The half-brother was obnoxious but some of his records were great and this was one of my favourite songs, and Hello Mary-Lou. Goodbye Heart was too! Such lovely songs!

[@douglasshear8168]

Love this song. First heard it as a teenager. Never have gotten tired of hearing it. ~Cynthia~

[@wilburnwalker8971]

I think the Everly Brothers did a great job on writing this song it's beautiful

[@billysmith8261]

I didn't know they had written this song until I clicked on this video. I have been a fan since 1957, when I was 12 years old.

[@rokyericksonroks]

Per chance, isn’t that Cathy @ (2:36) ?

[@robotnik77]

@@rokyericksonroks I dunno, but she looks like a leopard ready for prey! Cute, too.

[@marypeters4581]

Just a sublime collaboration that will always be in history. I die each time I hear them... xxxx

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

cathys clown was my favorite song by the Everly brothers what a great duo

[@williamgeorgesr.7821]

The Everly Brothers were best the harmonising singers there was They almost sounded like one guy singing They really had it together

[@lindafiaschi1166]

So sorry to Lost last Everly brother thanks for your wonderful music guys brought up up on this wonderful harmony rest in peace guy's your music will live on😢😢😢

[@danserdutz6700]

Just turned 10 when this was released. AM radio in the bedroom. Had to crank that one up each time it played What a brilliant song and voices!

[@martinhowerton9038]

Back when music was pure and innocent, the performers and audience were well dressed. Their harmonies were spot on!

[@michaeldavies9533]

Without a doubt I think this song was one of their best.

[@michaelnaisbitt7926]

Times change and we change with them The drug scene hadn't even started to effect the average person only massive racism and gun crimes All of these factors eff eat today's music

[@Allenmar73]

You're right. The pure evil today surely has progressed. I remember how bad it felt feeling like Rita's clown back in the day. Lol now.

[@justinamenta7241]

@@michaelnaisbitt7926 yeah and now the black neighborhoods are the most racist, who woulda thought. The irony

[@antoory4297]

Pure and innocent - pah!

[@lindagordon8617]

The Everly Bros were my favorite. Still like to listen to their songs. We had great music back then.

[@nathanfrahm]

We'll never see talent like these boys again.

[@normanlee4025]

Australia here, Well said old mate.

[@moemcgovern7345]

Have you heard of Celtic Thunder? They're excellent!

[@joelee662]

The Everly Brothers this is when music was music great singers 👍🇺🇸

[@robertchamberlain7202]

Still enjoying them at 90 years young. Remember them when they first came on the scene.

[@Wolfsky9]

It's just not possible to explain just how huge this song was in that summer of '60. I was 13 y/o, heading to 14 . In Denver, on KTLN, 1250 AM , it was in the top 10, the entire summer . -----------it was just a perfect sing-along song. -------------------------WolfSky9, 74 y/o

[@mikestyles499]

I was 9 that Summer of 1960, and you’re right, it was popular all Summer long.

[@johnnyintrieri]

As a kid l loved the Snare Drum Roll..Besides loving the Everly Brothers. Harmony at it's BEST! Yes l play the Drums. Not as much at 67 now. But to start my Drum Set l bought a Black Marble Snare & Stand with my Paper Route money. R.l.P. Brother's. 🙏🏼 Sing in God's Choir.

[@helenpeirce8358]

I grew up with this music,and enjoy it as much today as l did when l was a teenager... 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 Many artist's have tried to be the same ... and yes some came close... But in my opinion no one can ever be "Don and Phil Everly". May they both rest in peace in "Musical Heaven" Cheers ,from Australia 🇦🇺

[@bernardtilson3703]

I think John and Paul did a pretty nice job with Please Please Me, the harmony of which is clearly inspired by this song.

[@raider8sox]

been looking all over for this song's vinyl! Love the everly Brothers!

[@teallion8649]

I was 13 when this song came out. A few years later I was dating my late husband. Just as the song ( close to Cathy( followed this one , he would sing them both to me. There will never be another era like the 60s... my name is Cathy...

[@rolandjohansson2714]

IMO the best song of the Everly's

[@kathleenwells883]

Amazing how respectful the audience was. These days performers are lucky not to get swamped or shot. Times have changed and not for the better.

[@happybeingmiserable4668]

Well Beatlemania changed all that just a few short years after this.

[@MG-mj6zi]

To see the Everly Brothers from the audience I would have been turned away from the door because of the color of my skin. Possibly jailed for having the audacity to think that I would be treated equally. Being a nice respectful kid wouldn't have cut it. Times did change for the better! Better is still coming along at a snail's pace. Take one step forward and get kicked back 10.

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@MG-mj6zi I'm guessing your initials don't stand for Marjorie Greene. With people like her about, things never will get better.

[@roypruysvdhoeven1855]

R.I.P. dear Phillip ! You may have lost this battle against the COPD, but you will have your place in heaven for sure with your beautiful ( second ) voice. You was also such a nice guy.... We will not forget you here but we will miss your voice sure although we do have all your wonderful songs here together with Don and your beautiful close harmony.... My deep condolences to your family and sons and of course also to your brother Don..... We envy the heaven now......

[@mariawhite9638]

These two lovely gentlemen can get down. They were on Bonanza once and it was exciting to see then as a little girl.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Maria, How are you doing?

[@eddieramsay753]

Great music harmonies excellent well rehearsed

[@denracer32]

This song hit while in the Army and AFN played it quite often. You walked by barracks with open windows and all you heard was "Cathy's Clown"

[@gingerking7372]

Love those guys, they are my company so much of the time, Reno is a hard place to make close friends, so I listen to these guys and watch their interviews. It really helps. Wish I could tell Don how much he means to me.

[@robbiewood9008]

The first song I ever heard as a two year old.I intend to have it my funeral. Such a classic song.

[@robbiewood9008]

Jim MorrisonSorry should have said a sixteen year old.

[@sheerennecruse6467]

This was my dad's favourite song. When he was in hospital, very very sick we played it for him. He was near his last breath but his foot started beating to the song. As soon as the song finished he was gone too. We played it at his funeral. I like to think he is in heaven still dancing to it.

[@stephenmorrow7634]

Love this song as it makes me think (and laugh) about my Mum and Dad. Mum's name was yes, Cathy, Dad's name became after the release of this single "Cathy's Clown". Sung to him every time he went into the local after work in those long long ago days. Even after the song fell out of the top 40, it was still a tune he got greeted with, even after I came along some ten years later. Died 40 years ago, I still miss Cathy's (a.k.a Dad) Clown.

[@darrylevans4401]

This was a number 1 record for the Everly Brothers in 1960 wow one of many many million sellers

[@tyffaneelavely8087]

First off, wish i could time travel, secondly, love this song. Phil's INCREDIBLE ability to harmonize with Don is unmatched. Blows my mind every damn time. He couldn't do it more perfectly than he does. As for Don, his voice melts my heart. These black & white clips do not convey just have freaking handsome they are . Especially Don. Him in color... Most handsome man to ever walk the planeet. I wish guys were still like this.

[@Multi1628]

Still fresh in 2017~~Cheers, DAVEDJ

[@janetrichards1868]

Saw these guys in Clearwater, about 20 years ago! PERFECT harmony!

[@nitalopes515]

These guys are brilliant what more can I say WELL amazing 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@moiseschacon198]

great the music that my older sisters heard ! i really like this music !

[@jussix48]

A fantastic classic number...!! ❤️👍🏿👍🏿

[@jennifursun3303]

have just read that Cathy was a former girl friend of one of the Brothers. always loved the Buddy Harmon drums on this song

[@maraneza-5370]

When i was little, my father would play this song on the radio for me, and I honestly love this song. (I was born in 2003)

[@Wolfsky9]

Loved, LOVED, this song ! In the summer of '60, it was on, all the time !! RIP, Phil Everly. Wolfsky9, 67 y/o

[@loriwilber4652]

Love this song and my daughter does, too!

[@thomasorosz3605]

They played Devoted on my wedding day. 45 years ago the 27th of April. I met Irene as a Freshman in high school.

[@sooz9433]

How I would have loved to have found myself sitting in the shadow of the Everly Brothers... Soundtrack of my youth 🎼🖤

[@videoguysimster]

Phil donated his time for Habitat for Humanity video I helped to produce a couple of years ago. I talked with him last month and he was having breathing problems but he was in good spirit. He was a very nice, congenial man. He will be missed. Rest in Peace Phil.

[@lesleyannestuart854]

Wish I could have met him. Perfection

[@davidholmes0416]

Listening April 2024 Great Harmony!

[@79tazman]

I was born in 1979 and raised on this stuff and all the other greats of the late 50's and 60's

[@soulvaccination8679]

When the Beatles came out people thought it was the Everly Bros..But the Beatles knocked alot of acts out of the box.They just took over.Everything changed from that point on.I remember the first time i heard them.I knew right then that the world would change.And it did.