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)
Bring Back Your Love To Me
The Hollies Lyrics
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(Baby)
You bring me love
(Baby, yeah, yeah)
Baby, don't you know
That I've been thinkin' 'bout ya?
Day and night all the time
I can't live without ya
Don't know what I would do
Baby, without you
(Baby, baby, baby)
You bring me love
Like the sun on the brightest day
You shine a ray of light on my heart
I like what you do and
I'm always going to cherish you
You bring me love, bring me love
For this love you're to blame
I need you so badly
A feeling I can't contain
I don't want someone else
No one else is good enough
Don't know what I would do baby
Without you
(Baby, baby, baby)
You bring me love
Like the sun on the brightest day
You shine a ray of light on my heart
I like what you do and
I'm always going to cherish you
You bring me love, bring me love
Bring me love
Bring me love
Bring me love
Bring me love
(Baby, baby, baby)
You bring me love
Like the sun
You bring me love
Bring me love
You bring me love
Like the sun
You bring me love
Bring me love
(Baby, baby, baby)
(Baby, baby, baby)
You bring me love
Like the sun on the brightest day
You shine a ray of light on my heart
I like what you do and
I'm always going to cherish you
You bring me love, bring me love
(Baby, baby, baby)
You bring me love
Bring me love
You bring me love
Bring me love
(Baby, baby, baby)
You bring me love
Bring me love
You bring me love
Bring me love
In this song, The Hollies express their love for someone who brightens up their life like the sun on the brightest day. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and dependency on this person, acknowledging that they bring value and meaning to the singer's life. The repetition of the line "baby, baby, baby" creates a sense of urgency and emphasizes the importance of this relationship. The use of images related to light and brightness, such as "shining a ray of light on my heart," further reinforces the idea that this person brings positivity and warmth into the singer's life.
The chorus, "You bring me love, bring me love," is a simple yet powerful statement that sums up the main message of the song. The use of repetition and a catchy melody help to make this phrase stick in the listener's head and emphasize its importance.
Overall, "Bring Back Your Love To Me" is a classic love song that celebrates the power of relationships and the importance of connection. Through its use of imagery and repetition, it conveys a sense of longing and emotional intensity that is both relatable and moving.
Line by Line Meaning
You bring me love
The love you bring to me is the most important thing in my life.
Baby, don't you know That I've been thinkin' 'bout ya?
I have been constantly thinking about you, and want you to know that you are always on my mind.
Day and night all the time You make me feel so right
You make me feel happy and content all the time, and I couldn't ask for anything more.
I can't live without ya Don't know what I would do Baby, without you
I need you in my life, and I don't know what I would do without you by my side.
You bring me love Like the sun on the brightest day You shine a ray of light on my heart
Your love is like the sun, brightening even the darkest days and making my heart feel warm and full.
I like what you do and I'm always going to cherish you You bring me love, bring me love
I appreciate everything you do, and will always treasure you for the love you bring me.
For this love you're to blame I need you so badly A feeling I can't contain I don't want someone else
I am so deeply in love with you that I can't help but blame you for all these emotions. I need you so much that I can't imagine being with anyone else.
No one else is good enough Don't know what I would do baby Without you
No one else can compare to you, and I don't know how I would cope without you.
Bring me love Bring me love Bring me love Bring me love
I want you to keep bringing me the love that you have shown me so far.
Contributed by Dominic O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
carrieanne1967
Love it-Great Hollies Gem.
Leito Collado
I listened to all the guitarists of the time, Tony was the best, his picks were catchy, and he was the most technical, at the end of the 60s came Eric Clapton who many members of the bands of the time admired, but he played blue and for many it is boring, Tony is unique
Poopaloo55
Your videos rock, Rebecca. Great photos and a rare track to excite all the Hollies lovers out here (oh yes...we get very excited!!)
rebecca241290
Yes indeed, they are just gorgeuos and scumptious.:-) They are the best! Thank you for commenting.
eichanstarr
i really like this song (^__^) also, this sounds a lot like The Hollies "Kill Me Quick"
JustaSideOrderOfLove
Oh Boy! LOVE IT!:-D there are so many songs! wish i could HAVE THEM ALL! *sigh* Gotta Love Tony...Well I SURE DO! :-D
rebecca241290
Thanks to all for your lovely comments! :-)
Eef Ife
Another wicked song from a wicked band.
novapup2001
Great! Did The Kaisers ever try this one? If not, they should have ;-)
sophieisahomo
brill