About The Song
“Bye Bye Love” is a classic rock and roll song by The Everly Brothers, released in 1957. It’s a lively and upbeat track that captures the essence of early rock and roll, featuring the distinctive harmonies that became a trademark of the Everly sound. The song tells the story of heartbreak and lost love with a catchy, energetic melody.
Facts:
- Songwriting Duo: “Bye Bye Love” was written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, a husband-and-wife songwriting team. The Bryants were prolific in the country and rockabilly genres, and “Bye Bye Love” marked one of their early successes in the rock and roll scene.
- Chart Success: The Everly Brothers’ recording of “Bye Bye Love” became a major hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topping the country music chart. The song’s commercial success helped establish The Everly Brothers as prominent figures in the emerging rock and roll landscape.
- Harmonies and Influences: The Everly Brothers, Don and Phil, were known for their exceptional vocal harmonies. Their close, seamless blending of voices had a significant influence on subsequent rock and pop acts. “Bye Bye Love” showcases the duo’s harmonizing prowess, a characteristic that would define many of their future hits.
- Controversial Lyrics: The lyrics of “Bye Bye Love” were considered somewhat controversial at the time of its release because they addressed the theme of heartbreak and separation, which was not typical subject matter for early rock and roll songs. Despite the initial concerns, the song resonated with audiences and became a classic.
- Influence on The Beatles: The Everly Brothers, including their hit “Bye Bye Love,” had a profound impact on The Beatles. Paul McCartney has mentioned that the Everly harmonies played a crucial role in shaping The Beatles’ approach to vocal arrangements. The influence of The Everly Brothers is particularly evident in early Beatles recordings.
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Lyrics
Bye-bye love
Bye-bye happiness
Hello loneliness
I think I’m gonna cry
Bye-bye love
Bye-bye sweet caress
Hello emptiness
I feel like I could die
Bye-bye my love, goodbyeThere goes my baby with someone new
She sure looks happy, I sure am blue
She was my baby ’til he stepped in
Goodbye to romance that might’ve beenBye-bye love
Bye-bye happiness
Hello loneliness
I think I’m gonna cry
Bye-bye love
Bye-bye sweet caress
Hello emptiness
I feel like I could die
Bye-bye my love, goodbyeI’m through with romance, I’m through with love
I’m through with countin’ the stars above
And here’s the reason that I’m so free
My lovin’ baby is through with meBye-bye love
Bye-bye happiness
Hello loneliness
I think I’m gonna cry
Bye-bye love
Bye-bye sweet caress
Hello emptiness
I feel like I could die
Bye-bye my love, goodbyeBye-bye my love, goodbye
Bye-bye my love, goodbye
Bye-bye my love, goodbye