Blood Harmony, Barry Mazor
Blood Harmony, Barry Mazor
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Blood Harmony
The Everly Brothers Story

Author: Barry Mazor

Narrator: Webb Wilder

Unabridged: 12 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Published: 07/22/2025


Synopsis

The definitive biography of the Everly Brothers, one of the greatest and most influential acts in popular music history, based on dozens of exclusive and archival interviews, as well as long-lost global reporting
 
In between the Elvis years and the rise of the Beatles, there was no bigger act than The Everly Brothers. From 1957-1962, they were among the highest selling pop acts in the U.S. In that time, they developed their own brand of rock ‘n' roll and gentle pop balladry that leaned heavily on older, close harmony styles of country music singing.  “Wake Up, Little Susie,” “All I Have to Do Is Dream,” “Cathy’s Clown,” “Let it Be Me,” — their hits were legion and their sweet and sour Appalachian-style harmonies influenced everyone from The Beatles to Simon and Garfunkel to the Beach Boys to Crosby, Stills, and Nash. The Everly Brothers—Don and Phil—are inducted members of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame, and progenitors of the hybrid Americana roots music format. 

Blood Harmony: The Everly Brothers Story is the first biography that’s focused on the dramatic, complicated relationship of these two famous and strikingly talented brothers, and explores how the evolution of their relationship played out in the much- loved music they created—through some sixty years of performing. Their story is the story of American music, from their rural Kentucky origins to massive international fame, falling out of fashion in the wake of the rise of rock bands and singer-songwriters, and their many comebacks. 

Blood Harmony is a fitting ode to the brothers who made a huge impact on the modern music scene, celebrating how their creative "blood harmony" evolved to become an entry point into country music for millions around the world.  

About Barry Mazor

Barry Mazor is a longtime music, media, and business journalist. He is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal and to the online music magazine Cuepoint, and he is the author of Meeting Jimmie Rodgers and Connie Smith: Just for What I Am. He is the former senior editor and columnist for No Depression magazine, and his work has appeared in numerous publications, including American Songwriter, the Nashville Scene, the Village Voice, and the Washington Post. He was awarded the Charlie Lamb Award for Excellence in Country Music Journalism in 2008.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Casey on June 15, 2025

This was an interesting biography about one the most famous brother duos in music history. They were known for the harmony as demonstrated in their many hits in the late 50s and early 60s. While their fame and popularity faded somewhat after that time period, they remained a force for upcoming group......more

Goodreads review by SundayAtDusk on April 07, 2025

Growing up, I listened to the local AM radio station every day, and often some nights with the little white earplug that came with transistor radios. The station played lots of Everly Brothers hit songs. Only I had no idea they were basically "oldies". Before reading this book, if someone had asked......more

Goodreads review by Bruce on June 07, 2025

Well researched, captivating biography of these influential pioneers of Rock'n'roll. This is an engaging, chronological history that deftly weaves the music and personal lives of Don and Phil Everly from their early years on their parents' radio show to their acrimonious breakup and heartwarming reu......more

Goodreads review by Wendi on July 21, 2025

I really enjoyed this one. I didn’t know much beyond the basics about the Everly Brothers and I learned so much! I knew their relationship was rough, this gives some insight into that. I was happy that the author didn’t just make the story about that, these guy have had a a hell of a life! A lot of......more