That's Old Fashioned (That's the Way Love Should Be)

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"That's Old Fashioned (That's the Way Love Should Be)" is a song released in 1962 by The Everly Brothers. The song spent 11 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 9, while reaching No. 4 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart, No. 6 in the Philippines, and No. 18 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade. This song is their last top 10 hit in the United States.


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We hold hands in the movie show
So they say that we're old fashioned
Or we stroll beneath the silvery moon
And we carve our initials in the old oak tree.
That's old fashioned.
That's the way love should be.

We enjoy sitting side by side
In the booth at the ice cream parlor
Where we play the nickelodeon
And we dance when we hear our favorite melody.
That's old fashioned.
That's the way love should be.

It's a modern changing world
Everything is moving fast.
But when it comes to love I like
What they did in the past.

I'm the kind who loves only one
So the boys say I'm old fashioned.
Let them laugh, honey I don't mind.
I've made plans for a wedding day for you and me.
That's old fashioned.
That's the way love should be.

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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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Written by: BERNIE BAUM, BILL GIANT, FLORENCE KAYE

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"That's Old Fashioned (That's the Way Love Should Be)" is considered a pop song, reflecting the popular music trends of its time, the early 1960s. The Everly Brothers were known for their contribution to rock 'n' roll, country, and pop music during their career.
Chart Performance
The song reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1962, marking it as one of the duo's successful hits.
Songwriters
The song was written by the accomplished songwriters Bill Giant, Bernie Baum, and Florence Kaye, who had numerous other hits during their careers.
Record Label
The song was released under the Warner Bros. label. The Everly Brothers had recently shifted from Cadence Records to Warner Bros., hoping for a change of pace in their musical direction.
Music Video
Interestingly, a promotional film (a predecessor of the modern music video) was made for "That's Old Fashioned". It's now thought of as the earliest example of a music video, displaying the Everly Brothers performing the song.
Release Year
"That's Old Fashioned" was released in 1962, during a time when the Everly Brothers were still riding high on their early success.
Cover Versions
Despite its success, the song has not been widely covered by other artists. This speaks to the unique performance style of the Everly Brothers and their distinctive harmonies that are difficult to replicate.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "That's Old Fashioned" convey a message about traditional love and commitment, a testament to the Everly Brothers' southern roots and the societal norms of the time.
B-Side
The B-side of "That's Old Fashioned" was "How Can I Meet Her?", another popular song from the duo that also reached the top 40 on the Billboard chart.
Albums
"That's Old Fashioned" was also included in several Everly Brothers compilation albums, demonstrating its enduring popularity.

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