The first song that they recorded  "Bye Bye Love"

"Bye Bye Love", had already been rejected by thirty other acts. This time the boys and their musical mentor, Chet Atkins had something new to add. The new Everlys sound kept the high, keening harmonies, but backed them with robust acoustic guitars and a rock 'n' roll beat that owed something to Bo Diddley.

At the time country music was in a bit of decline as rock-and-roll music, led by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and others was becoming increasingly popular. The Everly Brothers' recording of "Bye Bye Love" rejuvenated the music business in Nashville, and it established Don and Phil Everly as legendary performers.

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