Charlie Louvin (nee Loudermilk), 83, of the Louvin Brothers country duo, passed away on January 26. Along with his brother Ira, who died in 1965, the Louvin Brothers were an early influence on such talents as the Everly Brothers, the Byrds, and Emmylou Harris, among others. While country music is not for everyone, you can still enjoy their close harmonies, interweaving along with the mandolin (Ira) and rhythm guitar (Charlie). Here's their biggest hit, from 1956:
