"A man in Kentucky sure is lucky to live down in Bowling Green." Bought this 45 while it was going up the charts, in my area the local station had it peaked at #11. This was September of 1967. Man, these two guys could sing! I read somewhere Chet Atkins was the one who discovered these guys. Good call!
The summer this was popular, '67, I was spending time in the Bowling Greean area. I was nineteen. This song has special meaning, especially "Bowling Green girls" part. It was still a time when just a kiss was enough to forge a lifetime memory. I have never forgotten her.
How about this DYNAMIC DUO FOLKS. Don and Phil are by far the best instinctive singers that will probably ever live. WHO LOVES YA DON AND PHIL!! Sgt. Ronald J. Campbell, USA Ret.
If anybody knows how to get the song by DON AND PHIL called "EMPTY BOXES", please let me know.I would greatly appreciate it. Sgt. Ronald J. Campbell. USA Ret.
It is my favorite Everly Bros song and I love the "ching" and "ba-ba-ba" vocals! The best sounding re-master I have heard is on the now OOP CD titled Sunshine Days Vol. 4. The audio is very clear! Great CD too!
He's still a Kentuckian. If your parents for generations are Scots and move to England for work, then have a baby there, the child is a Scot, for Christ's sake, it's called Genetics you nit-picker.
@VinylNostalgia Hmm that's a very moot point. Although born in Chicago, Phil was I understand raised in Kentucky by Kentuckian parents. By safeway56's logic, John McEnroe is German.
@safeway56 That is true safeway 56, but why knock Phil or Don. This new garbage on the air waves is brainwashing our children beyond comprehension. Give the guys a break man, please. Sgt. Ronald J. Campbell, Ret. USA.
@safeway56 Hey safeway, I was born in Norway, and raised in Los Angeles. The only thing that means anything is that we are all Americans. Trace your roots back to Europe or where ever your'e ancestors came from. The only thing that matters about beautiful Kentucky comes directly from the heart. Who cares what side of the fence you were born on. All of this garbage on the air these days and you have to put the Everly brothers down? Get a life man. Sgt. Ronald J. Campbell USA Retired.
@safeway56 Yeah, but Don WAS born in Muhlenberg County. The family had its roots in Kentucky. Those Appalachian mountains just breed talent like this.
@safeway56 I'm sure Phil regards himself as Kentuckian. My understanding is he only lived there as a baby. John McEnroe was born in Wiesbaden - does that make him German???
@safeway56 I'm sure Phil regards himself as Kentuckian. My understanding is he only lived in Chicago but was born to kentuckians and raised there. John McEnroe was born in Wiesbaden - does that make him German rather than a New Yorker???
totally agree norskygirl, great to know they wrote it, they should have written more, their own songs like Cathy's Clown and this, are fabulous, and right nobody wrote as much for themselves, till Beatle's kicked that door open
I agree 100%... They wrote a lot in the early years, it just didn't get put on albums. However, they did write more in their later years. In fact most of Phil's solo stuff was penned by him or he collaborated with someone. He wrote some wonderful, brilliant songs... wish he was still doing it and performing it!
oh yes this is beautiful, they never had a chance in 67, like other artists, they were competing with the Brits (clapton,beck,etc,), not to mention the man himself Dylan.
Don't forget, locheelad2, that The Beatles started that British invasion, followed by The Stones.
With a few exceptions... not many American artists (no matter how great your were) survived the onslaught of Brits! Now I loved the Beatles, but I loved the Everly's more... it was a sad and frustrating time!
I recall reading that this song was written by Phil's wife at the time; Jacqueline Ertel and his friend Terry Slater. Interesting that Phil is singing lead; a very uncommon occurence in the 1960's.
Maybe the Everly Brothers can get back together and sing about a cleaner kentucky!
steve7138 1 month ago
I like this song and Kentuckians, but the litter scene in KY's and nearby Indiana's getting BAD.
Kentucky is now the #1 worst state for littering and least clean environment, writes the American State Litter Scorecard.
steve7138 1 month ago
Bowling Green reminds me of Ohio :o
MeowMekenzie 1 month ago
I wish Bowling Green was still like it is in this song....
TylerReedsMusic 1 month ago
...another summer KOMA sounds from OKC, thanks for the post
jojodot 2 months ago
#40pop,1967.love this by them,yet emotional tune also.one of their best.
wfarrar69 4 months ago
"Way down on Richmond Green, the Prettiest girl i've ever seen, a man from Virginia sure is lucky, to live down in Richmond Green" x
gazzymodo 5 months ago
@xstrawburreyx
Do you wear dresses cut "country-tight"?
lol.
fosbury68 6 months ago
"A man in Kentucky sure is lucky to live down in Bowling Green." Bought this 45 while it was going up the charts, in my area the local station had it peaked at #11. This was September of 1967. Man, these two guys could sing! I read somewhere Chet Atkins was the one who discovered these guys. Good call!
Moodiesfanalways 8 months ago
gorgeous
leamlane36 8 months ago
The summer this was popular, '67, I was spending time in the Bowling Greean area. I was nineteen. This song has special meaning, especially "Bowling Green girls" part. It was still a time when just a kiss was enough to forge a lifetime memory. I have never forgotten her.
kyfunster 10 months ago in playlist Everly Brothers 3
My favourite Everly brothers song hands down! Beautiful.
Jupiter2able 1 year ago 2
Bowling Green, I love it , Oh Kentucky !!
louisville60 1 year ago
How about this DYNAMIC DUO FOLKS. Don and Phil are by far the best instinctive singers that will probably ever live. WHO LOVES YA DON AND PHIL!! Sgt. Ronald J. Campbell, USA Ret.
therickynelson1 1 year ago
If anybody knows how to get the song by DON AND PHIL called "EMPTY BOXES", please let me know.I would greatly appreciate it. Sgt. Ronald J. Campbell. USA Ret.
therickynelson1 1 year ago
@MetalMoo69 Me tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
It is my favorite Everly Bros song and I love the "ching" and "ba-ba-ba" vocals! The best sounding re-master I have heard is on the now OOP CD titled Sunshine Days Vol. 4. The audio is very clear! Great CD too!
skinnyblinddude 1 year ago
He's still a Kentuckian. If your parents for generations are Scots and move to England for work, then have a baby there, the child is a Scot, for Christ's sake, it's called Genetics you nit-picker.
locheelad2 2 years ago
May I be so bold as to point out that Phil Everly isn't a Kentuckian. He was born in Chicago.
safeway56 2 years ago
Yes you may...because you are correct!
VinylNostalgia 2 years ago
@VinylNostalgia Hmm that's a very moot point. Although born in Chicago, Phil was I understand raised in Kentucky by Kentuckian parents. By safeway56's logic, John McEnroe is German.
jonnybrowne 1 year ago
@safeway56 That is true safeway 56, but why knock Phil or Don. This new garbage on the air waves is brainwashing our children beyond comprehension. Give the guys a break man, please. Sgt. Ronald J. Campbell, Ret. USA.
therickynelson1 1 year ago
@safeway56 Hey safeway, I was born in Norway, and raised in Los Angeles. The only thing that means anything is that we are all Americans. Trace your roots back to Europe or where ever your'e ancestors came from. The only thing that matters about beautiful Kentucky comes directly from the heart. Who cares what side of the fence you were born on. All of this garbage on the air these days and you have to put the Everly brothers down? Get a life man. Sgt. Ronald J. Campbell USA Retired.
therickynelson1 1 year ago
@safeway56
therickynelson1 1 year ago
@safeway56 Yeah, but Don WAS born in Muhlenberg County. The family had its roots in Kentucky. Those Appalachian mountains just breed talent like this.
MrJDFrog 1 year ago
@safeway56 I'm sure Phil regards himself as Kentuckian. My understanding is he only lived there as a baby. John McEnroe was born in Wiesbaden - does that make him German???
jonnybrowne 1 year ago
@safeway56 I'm sure Phil regards himself as Kentuckian. My understanding is he only lived in Chicago but was born to kentuckians and raised there. John McEnroe was born in Wiesbaden - does that make him German rather than a New Yorker???
jonnybrowne 1 year ago
@jonnybrowne yes it does.
englishsandy 6 months ago
@safeway56 according to Phil that is a mere technicality. He said ..." I was supposed to be born in Kentucky "
Eternallyeverly 6 months ago
@safeway56 Fine, by your rules.... Illinois is not the land of Lincoln. He was born and raised in Kentucky. Neither is Obama.
MEPBlue1 5 months ago
totally agree norskygirl, great to know they wrote it, they should have written more, their own songs like Cathy's Clown and this, are fabulous, and right nobody wrote as much for themselves, till Beatle's kicked that door open
locheelad2 2 years ago
I agree 100%... They wrote a lot in the early years, it just didn't get put on albums. However, they did write more in their later years. In fact most of Phil's solo stuff was penned by him or he collaborated with someone. He wrote some wonderful, brilliant songs... wish he was still doing it and performing it!
norskygirl 2 years ago
I never knew why I heard stories of animosity, songwriting eh, and by Phil, Thank-You I will listen to his solo stuff now, didn't know this.
locheelad2 2 years ago
Great song - live version on youtube in series of 4 songs is great version too imo
daddykornflakes 2 years ago
Great song! Thanks for posting.
cruiser1947 2 years ago
oh yes this is beautiful, they never had a chance in 67, like other artists, they were competing with the Brits (clapton,beck,etc,), not to mention the man himself Dylan.
locheelad2 2 years ago
Don't forget, locheelad2, that The Beatles started that British invasion, followed by The Stones.
With a few exceptions... not many American artists (no matter how great your were) survived the onslaught of Brits! Now I loved the Beatles, but I loved the Everly's more... it was a sad and frustrating time!
norskygirl 2 years ago
rolling green in bowling green
rbml1980 2 years ago
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locheelad2 2 years ago
My home town!!
ruracinme50 2 years ago
Glen Campbell does a fine version, as well.
MusicDude86 2 years ago
not as fine as this
liamrossabby 2 years ago
Top 40 gold!
Viznel137 2 years ago 3
Bowling Green, Ky. seems to be a booming town these days. GREAT VIDEO!
justmusicandme 3 years ago 2
Went to College there in the 80's...nothing had changed since they wrote this song! Beautiful young girls! Wish I could go back.
pds3939 3 years ago 5
I recall reading that this song was written by Phil's wife at the time; Jacqueline Ertel and his friend Terry Slater. Interesting that Phil is singing lead; a very uncommon occurence in the 1960's.
EverlyLove 3 years ago 2
wondered in my youth listening to thie everlys number in the uk what was bowling green like ,ha,ha,ha
norbellini 3 years ago
Can't beat Ky.!
louisville60 3 years ago
How true. They got it right--a man in Kentucky sure is lucky.
mmaben 3 years ago