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)
Heartbeat
The Hollies Lyrics
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Why do you miss when my baby kisses me?
Heartbeat
Why does your love kiss stay in my memory?
Pittery-pat
I know that new love thrills me
I know that true love will be
Heartbeat
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me?
Heartbeat
Why do you skip when my baby's lips meet mine?
Heartbeat
Why do you flip then give me a skip each time?
Pittery-pat
Sing to me love's story
Bring to me love's glory
Heartbeat
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me?
Pittery-pat
Sing to me love's story
Bring to me love's glory
Heartbeat
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
"Heartbeat" is a classic song by The Hollies, released in 1965. The lyrics are about the feeling of a strong heartbeat when in love. The singer is questioning why his heartbeat skips and flips every time he kisses his baby. He wonders why this feeling stays in his memory and why it affects him so deeply. The song is full of joyful energy and the lyrics capture the excitement of falling in love.
The song is composed with a catchy melody that includes handclaps and features a steady beat. The use of the phrase "pittery-pat" adds a playful element to the song. The lyrics, combined with the music, create a feeling of youthful exuberance and innocent romance. The Hollies' harmony vocals add depth to the song, giving it a sense of unity and warmth.
Interestingly, "Heartbeat" was not a commercial success when it was first released, reaching only #42 on the US charts. However, it became a cult classic and was later covered by several other artists, including Buddy Holly and Dion DiMucci.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me?
Why do I feel my heart skip a beat when my baby kisses me?
Why does your love kiss stay in my memory?
Why does the memory of your love's kiss linger in my mind?
I know that new love thrills me
I am aware that the excitement of new love fills me
I know that true love will be
I understand that true love is achievable
Why do you skip when my baby's lips meet mine?
Why does my heart jump when my lips meet my baby's?
Why do you flip then give me a skip each time?
Why do I feel a sudden change in my heart's rhythm every time?
Sing to me love's story
Tell me the tale of love
Bring to me love's glory
Fill me with the splendor of love
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do I feel this sensation when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do I feel this sensation when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do I feel this sensation when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do I feel this sensation when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do I feel this sensation when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do I feel this sensation when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do you miss when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Why do I feel this sensation when my baby kisses me? (heartbeat)
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bob Montgomery, Norman Petty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ron Wells
LYRICS: Heartbeat, why do you miss
When my baby kisses me?
Heartbeat, why does your love kiss
Stay in my memory?
Piddly-Pat.
I know that new love thrills me.
I know that true love will be.
Heartbeat, why do you miss
When my baby kisses me?
Heartbeat, why do you skip
When my baby's lips meet mine?
Heartbeat, why do you flip
Then give me a skip each time?
Piddly-Pat.
Sing to me love's story
Bring to me love's glory.
[Verse 1]
[Verse 7]
[Verse 1]
krazzylizzy2
I'm in love with the Hollies, with this version of HEARTBEAT.. SO FABULOUSLY PLAYED AND SUNG..I LOVE THE SLOWER PACE OF THE SONG.. THANKS RON WELLS..
Ron Wells
krazzylizzy2 you are very welcome!
stephen wales
Undoubtedly the best “soulful” version of this classic song
Roselyn West
Love the version of The Hollies of "Heartbeat"! Thank you, Ron.
rslitman
The first version of this song that I ever heard was on a Herman's Hermits album I got in 1965 when I was in 7th grade. About 8 years later, I got interested in Buddy Holly and bought a few of his albums. I discovered his version of this song on one of them. There was also a song called "Listen to Me" on one of the Holly albums, and before I played it, I wondered if it would turn out to be the same song with this title that the Hollies had had a hit with a few years earlier. but it turned out to be a different song. It's too bad that the Hollies didn't also record the Buddy Holly "Listen to Me". I have a whole playlist of different songs with the same title by the same artist, so this situation is not unheard of. For example, Glen Campbell did both the Roy Orbison "It's Over" and the Jimmie Rodgers "It's Over".
Topsy part 2
the most underrated British invasion band.
anna Nardo
A kiss from Tony Hicks could bring on an electrical storm, prepare to get zapped. .A real heart stopper that would be. Sorry, just can't take my eyes off him. Obsessed.
Steve Holmes
Is that Billy Joel playing keyboard? It certainly looks like him
tabletcasa Tomaczski
Onde estao voces agora