If only Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner could sing from the same song sheet with such harmony. Long before the Gallaghers, the Everly Brothers knew how to do number one records, drugs, tantrums and comebacks. Phil and Don Everly were one of the first and most successful bridges between country music and rock and roll, working within the traditions and changing them at the same time. During a short space of less than ten years they delivered more hits than Mike Amesbury on a Saturday night out.

One doesn’t need to know much about the Everly Brothers and their catalogue of songs before seeing this show, but most will want to know more about them and download their hits afterwards, I warrant. During the end of the fifties and start of the sixties the Everly Brothers were regular chart toppers on both sides of the Atlantic. They were the first to sign a million dollar record contract. But changing times and tastes diminished their appeal. Not even the King reigned forever. Ironically, it was Lennon and McCartney, who were huge devotees of the duo, who arguably stole their crown.

The songs are at the forefront of the show. As well as taking us through the major hits of Bye, Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie and Cathy’s Clown they also perform lesser-known gems (my personal favourites were renditions of Let It Be Me and Take a Message to Mary). Hits by Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison, who were part of the Every Brothers’ story, also make cameo appearances. The two leads, playing the brothers, are amiable hosts. The vocals and musicianship are excellent throughout, born of ability and a love for the material. The show makes adept use of a backscreen, displaying photos, newspaper clippings and video footage.

Toes will be a-tapping throughout the UK during the extensive tour of the show. And rightly so. So much comes from country music. And so much should lead us back there.

Walk Right Back is out now and touring the UK. Tickets and theatres can be found here.