Thursday, May 23, 2013

Record #0346: Like Strangers / Brand New Heartache – THE EVERLY BROTHERS



Cadence 1388 (original) USA, Oct. 1960
Words & Music by:  Side A – Boudleaux Bryant; Side BBoudleaux Bryant, Felice Bryant
Musicians: Don Everly (vocals and rhythm guitar), Phil Everly (vocals and rhythm guitar), Chet Atkins (guitar), Hank Garland (guitar on side A), Luther Brandon (guitar on side A), Ray Edenton (guitar on side B), Floyd “Lightnin’” Chance (bass), Floyd Cramer (piano), Buddy Harman (drums)
Recording sessions: Produced by Archie Bleyer at RCA Victor Studio, Nashville, TN, Side A – Feb. 18, 1960; Side B – Aug. 16, 1957
Highest chart positions:  US #22, UK #11, Canada #32

The title song was recorded in the last Cadence session the duo had. They signed for Warner Bros in 1960.

The flip is from their second Cadence session, which was run at the time their first single with the label (“Bye Bye Love”) had just hit #2 in Billboard Hot 100 and #1 in US Country.

List price:  Very Good+ is $12.50, Near Mint is $25

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