Frequent releases during the mid-60s included many cover versions of popular songs, as well as a few group-penned hits and many songs written especially for them by professional songwriters.
The Hollies were formed in 1962 in Lancashire, England. By 1965,the group had been established as one of Britain's pre-eminent singles bands. As part of the British Invasion, they enjoyed huge chart success in many countries in the mid-Sixties, releasing a string of classic harmony-pop hits including Bus Stop I'm Alive, a UK No. 1, I Can't Let Go, Stop Stop Stop, Carrie Anne, On A Carousel, Look Through Any Window, and Jennifer Eccles.
In 1972, the hit Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress reached #2 in the US. Their last mega hit was He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, hitting #1 in the UK in 1988 (albeit 19 years after its first release).
The band are noted for their longevity, with their 2006 tour chalking up 45 years. Despite numerous changes in line-up, Tony Hicks & Bobby Elliott have been with the band almost from its inception.
Lead singer Allan Clarke left The Hollies in 1971, though he rejoined the band at later times. He was eventually replaced by Carl Wayne, ex lead singer of The Move, who passed away in 2004. Wayne was replaced by Peter Howarth. The 2007 line up is, Ian Parker on keyboards, Ray Stiles (Ex Mud, remember 'Tiger Feet') on bass guitar and Alan Coates on guitar and vocals by Steve Lauri.
Original bass player Eric Haydock died in January 2018.
The Hollies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 15, 2010.
Allan Clarke (vocals, 1962-71, 1973-99), Graham Nash (guitar, vocals, 1962-68, 1983), Eric Haydock (bass, 1962-66), Vick Farrell (guitar, 1962), Don Rathbone (drums, 1962-63), Tony Hicks (guitar, banjo, mandolin, electric sitar, vocals, 1963-present), Bobby Elliott (drums, percussion, 1963-present), Bernie Calvert (bass, 1966-81), Terry Sylvester (guitar, vocals, 1969-81), Mikael Rickfors (vocals, 1971-73), Denis Haines (bass, 1981-86), Alan Coates (guitar, 1981-2004), Ray Stiles (bass, vocals, 1986-present), Ian Parker (keyboards, vocals, 1991-present), Carl Wayne (vocals, 2000-04), Peter Howarth (vocals, acoustic guitar, 2004-present), Steve Lauri (guitar, vocals, 2004-present)
Another Night
The Hollies Lyrics
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It's getting late I can't afford to be choosy
Should be home and dry by now
Tried every trick in the book but
Another night, Saturday night and I'm losing
Another night, Saturday night and I'm losing
I hold her tight in my arms she surrenders
It's the same old record playing
But it's a different girl that's swaying
Another night, Saturday night and I'm losing
Another night, Saturday night and I'm losing
As we move around the room
Whispering things with my eyes closed
It feels that you're here
Then the music stops, I open my eyes
My fantasy ends, we're not even friends
I'm leavin' to to catch my ride, pay my fare on my way home
The same thing every week on my own
Next time around you might be there
My luck might change but until then
Another night, Saturday night and I'm losing
Another night, Saturday night and I'm losing
Another night, Saturday night and I'm losing
Another night, Saturday night and I'm losing
Another night, Saturday night
The Hollies's song "Another Night" tells the story of a man who is out on the town feeling blue and searching for a companion. As the night wears on, he becomes increasingly desperate and begins to try "every trick in the book" to find someone to share his time with. Despite his efforts, however, he finds himself alone once again, losing yet another Saturday night.
The lyrics are poignant and relatable, capturing the feeling of loneliness and frustration that can accompany a night out on the town. The man in the song is clearly searching for something more than just a one-night stand, but despite his best efforts, he is unable to find it. The song speaks to the universal human desire for connection and companionship, and the disappointment that can come when those desires are left unfulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
Out on the town kicking around feeling bluesy
I'm aimlessly wandering around town, feeling down and uninspired.
It's getting late I can't afford to be choosy
It's getting late and I can't afford to be picky about how I spend my time.
Should be home and dry by now
I should already be safe and sound at home.
Tried every trick in the book but
I've tried different methods to have a good time, but nothing seems to work.
Another night, Saturday night and I'm losing
Just like other Saturday nights, I'm not having a good time and feel like I'm losing.
The DJ plays a song from the past I remember
The DJ plays a familiar song from my past.
I hold her tight in my arms she surrenders
I dance with a girl and she feels comfortable in my arms.
It's the same old record playing
The same old song is playing again.
But it's a different girl that's swaying
Even though it's the same song, I'm dancing with a different girl.
As we move around the room
As we dance around the room.
Whispering things with my eyes closed
Saying sweet things to the girl while my eyes are shut.
It feels that you're here
It feels like the girl I truly want to be with is there.
Then the music stops, I open my eyes
The music stops and I open my eyes.
My fantasy ends, we're not even friends
My fantasy of being with the girl ends because we're not even friends in reality.
I'm leavin' to to catch my ride, pay my fare on my way home
I'm leaving to catch my ride home and paying my fare on the way.
The same thing every week on my own
This is the same routine every week, and I'm doing it alone.
Next time around you might be there
Maybe next time the girl I truly want to be with will be there.
My luck might change but until then
Maybe my luck will change, but until then...
Another night, Saturday night and I'm losing
Just like other Saturday nights, I'm not having a good time and feel like I'm losing.
Another night, Saturday night and I'm losing
Just like other Saturday nights, I'm not having a good time and feel like I'm losing.
Another night, Saturday night
It's just another Saturday night.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN CLARKE, TERRY SYLVESTER, TONY HICKS
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Pietro Bausano
Corría el año 1978 cuando estaba llegando de trabajar con mi padre en nuestra camioneta, eran como las 9 de la noche y yo venía loco escuchando esta canción!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Que recuerdos de mi Montevideo natal!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P. Papito!!!! Descansa en paz viejo mi querido viejo!!!!!!!!
Harold Reeves
This song features the true Hollies harmonies accompanied with funky style
Awesome
Mc Lff
A very distinctive song, with lush guitars, high mid-70s production values, well-wrought lyrics ... with still a nice light stamp of the decade-old Hollies sound. This whole album is underappreciated too.
Terau Gene
Nailed it bro
Howard Koor
Emmett McAuliffe agreed. Sensational song
rodmeister74
My favorite Hollies song. Sometimes I will play this five or ten times in a row while driving. Great beat, Allan Clarke's vocals and gut wrenching lyrics.
redvette91
rodmeister74 me too
jaime alvarez
Hay algo melancolico y magico
En esta cancion ....
Esa guitarra que se desconstruye o ese sintetizador envolvente....
Me recuerda mi epoca joven y Bohemia
Cuando tenia 27 años
Hoy tengo 53....
Un abrazo desde Chile
fmazzar
it didn't matter what the song was, the Hollies were going to Ace it with their incredible sound, the voices and instruments blending like nature wanted them to....the lead singer may have been the MVP of all lead singers...he was unique and emotional and he made every Hollies tune a great one...lotta good songs were on records by the Hollies...just the name, it reminds with Jolly, and tells us Christmas...they were winners, but really never got the credit that they are due...
bantom360
I heard this in the car on the radio today, and I’d never heard it before. It touched me so much man... such beauty. I rolled my window and cranked it