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The Everly Brothers, 4th of 4 [audio 30min]

As the Everly Brothers celebrate fifty years in the business, Bob Harris tells the story of the greatest brother duet of all time in this four-part series. As well as some of the greatest pop songs ever recorded, we hear from Don and Phil's parents who fostered their early career, Wesley Rose; their first manager, songwriters Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, producer Chet Atkins, Albert Lee, John D. Loudermilk -- and of course the brothers themselves.
Read entire article at BBC Radio 2 "Documentaries"