Everly Brothers - Mama Tried

[TheSarazzPrime]

I'm glad that while I never grew up in the era of this music, that I was still exposed to it throughout my childhood and that I've retained a great taste for this music. 

[tickyreal]

" Gee Whiz, I'm dreamin’ my life away  " Erik, aka Ricky Teal, FLORIDADADAA

[hrpman]

Copycats, eat your heart out - they make those distinctive harmonies look effortless!

[ebfan41]

Terrific harmony singing by Don and Phil on this Merle Haggard classic !!! Beautiful video! 5*****

[likekinds]

I have to agree that Merle's style lends itself better to the lyrics of this song. However, the Everly Brothers did a fantastic, although 'upbeat' rendition.

Thanks for posting.

[justmusicandme]

Fantastic Post! Thanks so much!

[poisonfan86]

they are on stage til now it´s crazy they never done anything else it was bad for me to read that don was using drugs a long time!!!!!! bad story!!!!!

[patmandy2009]

@poisonfan86 It was sad to hear about Don's drug use but remember, many stars were given speed by the people who would profit from their performances, the more they appeared, the bigger the profit. Can't even imagine trying to perform night after night without getting tired. They had to sleep and wake on demand,,,, Not trying to make excuses for them but it is something to ponder....The Good thing is the end of the story concerning the drugs...He got help and beat the addiction.!

[adjoshe69]

Beg to differ, but I saw the Everly Brothers perform at Sheppard AFB in 1976. They played a GREAT show for us and I wished my folks were there... They would've had a ball... So, apparently, they went "underground" touring for the military during that period... FYI

[justmusicandme]

@adjoshe69 Sure would love to hear more about this performance!

[artiscrap]

those close harmonies in the chorus are incredible. I love Merle and I love the everly's too!! they can sing!

[ThisYoungLibertine]

No one can sign it like merle. this song sounds too happy for the content of the lyrics. FAIL.

[KIFsmoke]

grateful dead did a nice cover of this song too

[tickyreal]

THANKS SOOOO much !!!

Erik Tielman, Floridadadaa

[bojangles285]

they aint no merle haggard,

[funstuff96]

Sorry but this sucks comparedt to the orginal. Merle Haggard is the best

[DCUPtoejuice]

"Mama Tried" is an American country music song written and recorded by Merle Haggard

[heydolz]

great song by two great singers

xx

[overandout58]

was it true they had fallen out and didnt want to perform again as the Everylys.

and are they still alive

[Andante100]

They preformed together all their lifes. When they were boys they had a small act on a radio show, with there family. In 1957 they got their hit Bye Bye Love and toured all over the world, with many hits to fallow. In 1973 they parted never speaking for ten years. But in Sept 1983 they got back together for their reunion at London's Royal Albert Hall. They toured again for a bit. Now retired Don is 72 and Phil is 70. But not to sure where they are now. Hope this helps and sorry about spelling.

[jpkyker]

Thanks for the info!

[firstmissythecat]

When I was a kid, oh 40 years ago, my mama listened to (was obsessed with) the Everly Brothers. I've always loved this song, and Sing Me Back Home - both by the great Hag. I loved Merle before I even knew him! Both Hag and the Everly's are underappreciated. But I love 'em!

[majadahonda]

Yet this version wouldn't be any good if it wasn't for the foot tapping.

[iowa61]

I don't even know the point of your ridiculous comment...

[beastfromtheeast10]

this song is amazing, and they did a great cover of it

[robotube]

Hah--the Everly Bros. wearing puffy shirts.

The 60's were surely near an end.

[pds3939]

You can see how fast things changed. These guys went from the late 50's to the late 60's and early 70's still belting out their beautiful harmonies. Could any act today have the same staying power after bridging such a vast generational gap? I think not.

[JesusMovement]

today's music is agenda drivin so no

[jcpdloco]

Awesome!!

[Jezake]

Everlys,,, the best harmony singers... they got screwed out of millions $.... but that's life!

[TJamesBell]

Listen. I love the Merle version too (who doesn't?), but the Everly's did a commendable, respectful and righteous cover of Mama Tried. End of story.

[bitterchew]

very good, excellent. Not Merle, but who could top him?

[Johnel83]

Great song!!!

[Chiselnyc]

Yes, I miss the live Ed Sullivan version also. It's hard to rock out when made to sit on a funky platform thing, (and I think I hear a foot tapping) but still enjoy the video.

[dulcinea2359]

Hey, what happened to the other clip of the EBs doing Mama Tried? the really rockin one? Can someone please upload it again? Pretty please????

[cindyshealed]

sounds great, wish I could see it.

[beatvampire]

great clip ,I had no idea merle haggard did life without parole keefer .what happens when someone is too clean cut or doesnt feel the words to "happy birthday to you" do they get thrown out of the singing contest ?

[gainsbarre13]

Merle Haggard never did "life without parole" beatvampire. Not trying to be a jerk just saying. If he did life without parole he wouldn't have been able to write this song. He did do a large amount of hard time. Just never "life". And to Keeter, I think this is fine cover. I love Merle as well as The Everlys and can dig what your saying. To each his own...

[shredman5]

Guys, if you don't get this......thanks for comin' out. Drive safe.

[SandyDog102]

Some people just don't get it (bryanthcin), too bad. This is a great historical clip. If you like music, at least know the history of the songs.

[bryanthcin]

wow..this is just terrible.. i would never have watched this gain but i got a reply from another comment...truly terrible...

[chubsoffire]

Somehow I'm not convinced their "mama's" had to try very hard to "raise them right".

They seem a tad bit clean cut to be "one and only rebel child[ren]". :)

[jatg]

Wonderful cover of the Haggard classic from the Everlys' most beautiful album, Roots.

[oldsteinar]

Thank you. The Everlys are legends!! Mama tried. Mama loved the Lord. That rubbed off!! God bless our troops!

[bryanthcin]

gay...

[crkt246]

your right it is dumb

[keeter001]

not a good cover at all. they cant sing it good and merle wrote this song cause he actually lived what its talking about. i really doubt they did

[cwknig2]

I thought David Allen Coe wrote this song.

[ninebarklong]

FYI: the backing electric guitar is non other than The amazing CLARENCE WHITE!!! Yes, that Clarence White of the Kentucky Colonels and lead gutarist of the BYRDS. Notice the B-string bending at the end. He was quoted as "the Jimmi Hendrix of bluegrass guitarists and and the co-inventor of the legendary b-string bender with Gene Parsons. We miss you Clarence.

[atcaleb]

thanks for that tid bit!

[mikeeverly]

Excellent, just can't get enough of these vintage videos, wish i could get hold of a dvd of the Everlys old footage!!

[AGibsonJ]

Love this song on the "Roots" cd too. Thanks for posting this!

[Maureen52]

I love the harmony of the Everly Bros. Never heard them sing this song before. Thanks for posting it!

[girllovesmusic]

They are kinda cute in a kinda cute kinda way and they can sing...but they sorta don't fit the song- they're too cleaned up... lol

[fsigmon]

what is Don doing on the guitar.  sounds like a theremine or something.

fern sigmon

[caravaniers]

The Everly Brothers

Wow...all my blue sky! Greats singers The roots of the acoustic guitar and best melody...

[markofkane2]

Excellent!!!

[GregMcG1983]

Cool, the backing track from the Roots version! Although the public apparently didn't know, this was a really solid period for their music.

[Killroy76]

wonderful!! Very nice that you share this with us!

[garnergirl]

Don and Phil do this Merle Haggard song justice! And they are so adorable!