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About When Will I Be Loved

"When Will I Be Loved" is a classic popular song written by Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers, who had a US top ten hit with it in 1960. Linda Ronstadt covered the song in 1975, and her version was an even bigger hit in the US peaking at No. 2.

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The Everly Brothers

Isaac Donald "Don" Everly (born February 1, 1937) and Phillip "Phil" Everly (born January 19, 1939), together known as the Everly Brothers, are country-influenced rock and roll performers, known for steel-string guitar playing and close harmony singing. The duo was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. more »

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Composition and Original Release "When Will I Be Loved" is a classic Pop song, written by Phil Everly of The Everly Brothers. - The song was originally performed by The Everly Brothers and was released as a single in 1960, which reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Linda Ronstadt's Version Linda Ronstadt covered the song in 1975, which turned out to be a massive success. - The rearranged version by Linda Ronstadt hit number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the biggest hits of her career.

Achievements Linda Ronstadt's version of "When Will I Be Loved" was not only successful in the US but also reached number 2 in Canada, as well. - The song was included in Ronstadt's multi-platinum album "Heart Like a Wheel", which won the 1975 Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female.

Genre and Style The Everly Brothers' original version of the song falls under the genre of Rock and roll, while Linda Ronstadt's version is a cross between country-rock and pop. - Linda Ronstadt's cover of the song is known for its distinctive arrangement, harmonious vocals, and a more upbeat tempo compared to the original.

Legacy and Covers The song "When Will I Be Loved" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, in various styles and genres, demonstrating its timeless appeal. - These cover versions include those by John Fogerty, Vince Gill, and Little River Band, among others.

Inductions and Honors In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song at number 162 on their list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. - Both The Everly Brothers and Linda Ronstadt have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, partly due to their impact with songs like "When Will I Be Loved."

Movie Soundtracks The song has been featured in several films, such as the 1980 film "Fatso" and the 2008 film "Bottle Shock."

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