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)
Confessions Of A Mind
The Hollies Lyrics
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So you phone a few number you fancy a change
You say you'll miss her but deep down inside
There are thoughts of another girl waiting somewhere for you
She's been away for a couple of days
The affairs weren't so good so you're mending your ways
You realize that there's nobody else who can do what she does for you
Don't let her go chase as hard as you can
Or you'll be the loser
Swallow your pride you can still be a man
She'll never refuse you
She deserved to be loved, she wants to love you
If you went away you know she'd be true, yes you do.
Baby i was lonely, still love you only, but i was a bad boy
Know you couldn't see me, thought you'd never leave me, so i was bad boy
Even though i'm trying, there is no denying i am just a bad boy
Met a little baby, thought she was a lady, still i was a bad boy
She gives me everything a girl's supposed to do
She gives me everything still i can't be true
She gives me everything, she gives me everything
Going off to different places
All i see is different faces
I love them all but not like you
She deserves to be loved, she wants to love you
If you went away you know she'd be true, yes you do.
She deserves to be loved - yes she does, you know she does
She deserves to be loved - even if she goes away
She deserves to be loved - no one else can take her place
She deserves to be loved - you'll be the loser if you let her go
She deserves to be loved - she gives you everything a girl's supposed to do
She deserves to be loved - you love them all but she's the one for you
She deserves to be loved - yes she does, you know she does
She deserves to be loved - even if she goes away
She deserves to be loved - no one else can take her place
The lyrics to The Hollies's song Confessions Of A Mind tell a story of a man who is struggling with fidelity in his relationship. He begins by admitting that when his partner is away, he is tempted to call other women. However, as the song progresses, he realizes that there is no one who can replace his partner, who gives him everything he needs in a relationship. Despite his past mistakes and temptations, he acknowledges that she deserves to be loved and wants to be the one to give her everything she deserves.
The song is a commentary on the struggles that many people face in relationships. It explores the idea that even when we are tempted by other people or situations, there is often only one person who can truly meet our needs and make us happy. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of recognizing when we have someone special in our lives and making an effort to cherish and value that person.
Line by Line Meaning
She goes away for a couple of days
She's been away for a couple of days
So you phone a few number you fancy a change
The affairs weren't so good so you're mending your ways
You say you'll miss her but deep down inside
You realize that there's nobody else who can do what she does for you
There are thoughts of another girl waiting somewhere for you
You tell yourself don't be a fool, don't let her go chase as hard as you can or you'll be the loser, swallow your pride you can still be a man, she'll never refuse you
She deserved to be loved, she wants to love you
She deserved to be loved - yes she does, you know she does
If you went away you know she'd be true, yes you do.
She deserves to be loved - even if she goes away
Baby i was lonely, still love you only, but i was a bad boy
Even though i'm trying, there is no denying i am just a bad boy
Know you couldn't see me, thought you'd never leave me, so i was bad boy
Met a little baby, thought she was a lady, still i was a bad boy
She gives me everything a girl's supposed to do
She gives me everything a girl's supposed to do
She gives me everything still i can't be true
Going off to different places, all i see is different faces, i love them all but not like you
Going off to different places
Going off to different places
All i see is different faces
All i see is different faces
She deserves to be loved - no one else can take her place
She deserves to be loved - no one else can take her place
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TONY HICKS
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Philip Kassabian
on Carrie Anne
A nice and catchy song by The Hollies.
Philip Kassabian
on Bus Stop
Yet another great Hollies song.
Philip Kassabian
on Stop Stop Stop
One of the best bands from the 60's no doubt.