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John1956PA

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2. Last night, I listened to "On the Wings of a Nightingale" (1984).

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Thu Oct 16, 2025, 06:21 PM

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Of course, Paul McCartney is the writer of the song. It is said he wrote it specifically for the Everly Brothers to record and that he played guitar in the session. The song reached No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Was Phil Everly's hair lighter than Don's, or did either of them dye their hair? [View all] raccoon Thursday OP

Maybe post some photos? PoindexterOglethorpe Thursday #1

I should've expressed that differently. If you look at photos of them when they were young, Phil's hair is lighter. raccoon Thursday #4

Good observation. Maybe Don went with the jet-black dye a la Elvis. John1956PA Thursday #5

Last night, I listened to "On the Wings of a Nightingale" (1984). John1956PA Thursday #2

Phil and Don in the 1950s. John1956PA Thursday #3

Thank you. PoindexterOglethorpe Thursday #6

Their song "All I Have To Do Is Dream" is used effectively in a movie. John1956PA Thursday #7