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From the National Recording Registry: Remembering Don Everly | Now See Hear! | library of congress

From August 25, 2021, by Stacie Seifrit-Griffin

Celebrating Don Everly’s 81st Birthday in Nashville (2018) (left to right) Adelaidia Garza, Michelle Phillips, Stacie Seifrit-Griffin, Don Everly and Adela Everly.

An Evening with Don Everly,
February 1, 1937 – August 21, 2021

It is truly the end of an era with the passing of the talented, charming and iconic Don Everly. The influence The Everly Brothers have had on so many musicians and genres of music is immeasurable.

Don and his brother, Phil, are credited with two songs in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry; “Cathy’s Clown“ inducted in 2013, and their contribution to Paul Simon’s “Graceland” inducted in 2006.

I met Don Everly through Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas. In addition to being my closest friend and confidant for over 30 years, Michelle was a bridesmaid in my wedding, and we celebrate important milestones in our lives including new jobs, break-ups, my bridal shower, baby showers and many birthday celebrations.

Early in our friendship, we discovered our shared love of travel. We make it a point to schedule at least one trip a year, and during these adventures, it is not uncommon for Michelle to call an “old friend” who happens to live in our destination city. You never know who you will meet when hanging out with Mama Michelle.

Source: From the National Recording Registry: Remembering Don Everly | Now See Hear!