Phil Everly

On the way back from Florida, I first learned about the passing of Phil Everly on the news.  The Everly Brothers began their careers as songwriters in the 1950's.  One of their big hits was "Wake Up Little Susie". "Wake Up Little Susie" tells a story of falling asleep on a movie date and then they realize when they wake up that it's after midnight.  The story line was widely deemed as too suggestive when it first released and they had troubles with this song being banned.  What more can I say besides that it is amazing how the times have changed?  Below is their hit song "Wake Up Little Susie":

Previously on Pacific Dreamland, a cover of their classic "All I Have To Do Is Dream" by Pati was posted in "Island Remixes Week".  Today, in honor of Phil Everly, we take a look at another influence that the Everly Brothers had on Polynesian music.  

Bye Bye Love was first released in 1957.  Both the original and Ekolu's ukulele cover of this classic can be heard below.