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)
Devi Aver Fiducia In Me
The Hollies Lyrics
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Certo qualcosa nascondevi
Vedevo il tuo bel viso
Distrutto da quel pianto
Sapevo che qualcosa
Ti tormentava il cuor
Non hai capito che
Confidami perciò
Qual'è la vera fonte del tuo dolor
Così t'aiuterò
A ritrovar ancor la serenità
E allor comprenderai
La vera amicizia che c'è tra noi
Forse
Potrebbe capitare
Anche
A me un mal d'amore
Allora certamente
A te ricorrerei
E ti confiderei
Il grande mio dolor
Non hai capito che
Tu devi avere sempre fiducia in me
Confidami perciò
Qual'è la vera fonte del tuo dolor
Così ti aiuterò
A ritrovar ancor la serenità
E allor comprenderai
La vera amicizia che c'è tra noi
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la
[sfumando]
La la la la la la...
(Grazie a Luigi per questo testo)
The Hollies's song "Devi Aver Fiducia In Me" is an Italian-language ballad that centers around the themes of love, trust, and friendship. The song is sung from the perspective of a person who is trying to console someone they love who is suffering from a great amount of pain. The singer alludes to the fact that the person in pain is not confiding in them, but instead is trying to hide their struggles behind a smile. The singer urges this person to have trust in them, to confide in them, and to share their pain so that the singer can help them find serenity.
The lyrics are a testament to the power of friendship and the importance of communication in any relationship. By urging the person to confide in them, the singer is emphasizing the importance of trust and the need for transparency in any relationship. The overall message of the song is that true friendship is based on mutual trust and the willingness to share one's burdens with another.
Overall, "Devi Aver Fiducia In Me" is a touching and emotional tribute to the power of love and friendship. The song is a reminder that we all need someone to confide in, and that by sharing our struggles with those we love, we can find comfort and solace in each other's company.
Line by Line Meaning
Quando d'amore tu piangevi
When you cried of love
Certo qualcosa nascondevi
Certainly, you were hiding something
Vedevo il tuo bel viso
I saw your beautiful face
Distrutto da quel pianto
Destroyed by that crying
Sapevo che qualcosa
I knew that something
Ti tormentava il cuor
Was tormenting your heart
Non hai capito che
You haven't understood that
Tu devi avere sempre fiducia in me
You must always trust me
Confidami perciò
Therefore, confide in me
Qual'è la vera fonte del tuo dolor
What is the true source of your pain
Così t'aiuterò
So I'll help you
A ritrovar ancor la serenità
To find serenity again
E allor comprenderai
And then you'll understand
La vera amicizia che c'è tra noi
The true friendship that exists between us
Forse
Maybe
Potrebbe capitare
It could happen
Anche
Even
A me un mal d'amore
To me, a love pain
Allora certamente
Then certainly
A te ricorrerei
I would come to you
E ti confiderei
And I would confide in you
Il grande mio dolor
My great pain
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la
[sfumando]
[fading away]
La la la la la la...
La la la la la la...
Contributed by Allison I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
veraluciasc
No matter the language that speaks the voice of Allan and always very beautiful. Thanks for posting the video.
jasann54
Doesn't seem to matter what language is being sung - the Hollies sound fantastic! Thanks for posting!
rontenn1
The Hollies.....one of the very best ever groups!
eichanstarr
what a great song, i hadn't heard it before. thank you!!
carrieanne1967
Great song, fantastic Hollies pics - Thanks so much !!!
Mij Ebre
Never heard this one before. Pretty cool
Poopaloo55
Allan Clarke....Bellissimo!!!!
Danna Holland
Are you telling me that Allan knew another language? wow
Reene Keenie
Hello?!? Did anyone notice Tony in the bath tub? : p Love all the great new pictures. Thanks for posting!!!
Holly Golightly
Mi piace Allan Clarke--lei e molto bene!