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Stories We Could Tell

The Everly Brothers · 1972

63 min · 20 tracks · country · rockabilly

A reflective blend of country rock and pop harmonies, capturing nostalgia and storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • nostalgic storytelling throughout the album
  • for leisurely afternoons
  • ideal for sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1972, 'Stories We Could Tell' marked The Everly Brothers' return to the studio after a hiatus, showcasing their enduring vocal harmonies. This album came at a time when the duo was navigating shifts in the music landscape, aiming to reconnect with their roots while appealing to contemporary audiences.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 All We Really Want to Do 2:22
  • 2 Breakdown 3:12
  • 3 Green River 4:42
  • 4 Mandolin Wind 3:01
  • 5 Up in Mabel’s Room 3:15
  • 6 Del Rio Dan 3:57
  • 7 Ridin’ High 2:41
  • 8 Christmas Eve Can Kill You 3:26
  • 9 Three Armed, Poker Playin’ River Rat 2:46
  • 10 I’m Tired of Singing My Song in Las Vegas 3:14
  • 11 The Brand New Tennessee Waltz 3:11
  • 12 Lay It Down 3:16
  • 13 Husbands and Wives 2:21
  • 14 Woman Don’t You Try to Tie Me Down 3:59
  • 15 Sweet Memories 2:53
  • 16 Ladies Love Outlaws 3:11
  • 17 Not Fade Away 1:58
  • 18 Somebody Nobody Knows 3:38
  • 19 Good Hearted Woman 2:35
  • 20 Stories We Could Tell 3:19

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