The Hollies are a well-respected British beat and pop band that formed in t… Read Full Bio ↴The Hollies are a well-respected British beat and pop band that formed in the early 60s. Initially they had a squeaky-clean image and were famous for their rich vocal harmonies, rivaling those of The Beach Boys. Between 1964 and 1969, only two Hollies songs failed to reach the UK Top 10. Their most famous member was Graham Nash, who left in 1968 to form the folk supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash. Two of the core members, drummer Bobby Elliott and lead guitarist Tony Hicks, still perform with The Hollies into the new millennium.

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)

Daddy Don
The Hollies Lyrics

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Sass E. Frass and Joe D. Glow
Headin' out to the picture show
Sweet innocence, not yet eighteen
Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see

Heavy Chevy soft top down
One-arm driver, the other arm around
Switched on hi-fi rock 'n' roll, roll, roll

Gunnin' the engine, headin' for the open road

Given strict instructions
Not to fall for no seductions
Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see
Joe had no such orders
Gonna try and cross the border
Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see

Sass makes the move, she straightens her seams
Joe checks in the mirror, he thinks he's James Dean
He pulls on over, says he's got a flat
Sass is no fool, she knows where he's at

Given strict instructions
Not to fall for no seductions
Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see
Joe had no such orders
Gonna try and cross the border
Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see

She's had love, and she's had kissin'
Knows what she's been missin'
No turnin' back for little Sass E. Frass
Will they be standin' side by side
If their love they cannot hide?
No turnin' back for little Sass E. Frass

Sass E. Frass and Joe D. Glow
Never made it to the picture show
Sweet innocence thrown out the door
She'll never be the same no more

Given strict instructions
Not to fall for no seductions
Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see
Joe had no such orders
Gonna try and cross the border
Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see

Ooh, Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see

Ooh, Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see
Ooh, Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see

Overall Meaning

The Hollies' song "Daddy Don" tells the story of two young lovers, Sass 'E' Frass and Joe 'D' Glow, heading out to the picture show in Joe's Heavy Chevy with the top down and the hi-fi rock'n'roll blaring. Despite strict instructions from her father to avoid seduction, Sass decides to make a move on Joe. Eventually, they make it to a secluded spot and start making out. Sass knows what she wants and won't turn back, but it's unclear if their love will thrive if they can't keep it hidden from her father.

The song highlights the tensions between youth and authority, innocence and lust, freedom and responsibility. On the one hand, Sass and Joe are enjoying their newfound freedom, racing down the open road, and seizing the opportunity to be together. On the other hand, the song suggests that their behavior is reckless and that they could be heading towards disaster. In this sense, the song reflects the cultural mood in the 1960s when younger generations were challenging traditional norms and values but also facing backlash from those who felt threatened by their rebellion.

Line by Line Meaning

Sass 'E' Frass and Joe 'D' Glow
Referring to two people, Sass 'E' Frass and Joe 'D' Glow

Headin' out to the picture show
Going to the movie theater

Sweet innocence, not yet 18
Referring to their young age and inexperience

Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see
Their father won't mind what he doesn't know

Heavy Chevy soft top down
Referring to the type of car they are driving

One arm driver, the other arm around
The driver is driving with one hand while the other arm is around the passenger

Switched on hi fi rock'n'roll
Listening to music on a high-quality audio system while driving

Gunnin' the engine heading for the open road
Driving fast towards their destination

Given strict instructions
Their father gave them strict orders

Not to fall for no seductions
Their father warned them not to get into any romantic situations

Joe had no such orders
Joe didn't receive the same warning from their father

Gonna try and cross the border
Joe plans to take risks and push boundaries

Sass makes the move she straightens her seams
Sass makes a move and prepares herself

Joe checks in the mirror he thinks he's James Dean
Joe is trying to imitate James Dean's cool attitude

He pulls on over says he's got a flat
Joe stops the car, claiming to have a flat tire

Sass is no fool she knows where he's at
Sass is aware of Joe's true intentions

[Chorus]
Repetition of the chorus

She's had love and she's had kissin'
Sass has had romantic experiences before

Knows what she's been missin'
Sass knows what she wants and what she has been longing for

No turnin' back for little Sass 'E' Frass
Sass has made up her mind and there's no going back

Will they be standin' side by side
Referring to their relationship and whether it will be successful

If their love they cannot hide?
Questioning whether their love will be accepted by others or not

No turnin' back for little Sass 'E' Frass
Repetition of the previous line

Never made it to the picture show
They didn't make it to their original destination

Sweet innocence thrown out the door
They have lost their innocence and naivety

She'll never be the same no more
Sass has changed and is no longer the same person she used to be

[Chorus]
Repetition of the chorus

Oh, daddy don't mind what daddy don't see [Repeat: x3]
Repetition of the main message of the song

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERRY SYLVESTER, TONY HICKS, ALAN (GB CLARKE

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"Daddy Don't Mind" - The Hollies

Sass E. Frass and Joe D. Glow
Headin' out to the picture show
Sweet innocence, not yet eighteen
Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see

Heavy Chevy soft top down
One-arm driver, the other arm around
Switched on hi-fi rock 'n' roll, roll, roll
Gunnin' the engine, headin' for the open road

Given strict instructions
Not to fall for no seductions
Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see
Joe had no such orders
Gonna try and cross the border
Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see

Sass makes the move, she straightens her seams
Joe checks in the mirror, he thinks he's James Dean
He pulls on over, says he's got a flat
Sass is no fool, she knows where he's at

Given strict instructions
Not to fall for no seductions
Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see
Joe had no such orders
Gonna try and cross the border
Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see

She's had love, and she's had kissin'
Knows what she's been missin'
No turnin' back for little Sass E. Frass
Will they be standin' side by side
If their love they cannot hide?
No turnin' back for little Sass E. Frass

Sass E. Frass and Joe D. Glow
Never made it to the picture show
Sweet innocence thrown out the door
She'll never be the same no more

Given strict instructions
Not to fall for no seductions
Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see
Joe had no such orders
Gonna try and cross the border
Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see

Ooh, Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see
Ooh, Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see
Ooh, Daddy don't mind what daddy don't see