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)
Just One Look.
The Hollies Lyrics
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That's all it took, yeah
Just one look,
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look
And I felt so I, I, I'm in love
With you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I found out
How good it feels
To have
Your love
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Say you will
Will be mine
Forever
And always
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Just one look
And I knew
That you
Were my only one
I thought I was dreaming
But I was wrong, yeah yeah yeah
Oh, but I'm gonna keep on scheming
'Til I can make you
Make you my own
So you see
I really care
Without you
I'm nothin'
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Just one look
And I know
I'll get you
Some day
Oh, oh, oh
I thought I was dreaming
But I was wrong, yeah yeah yeah
Oh, but I'm gonna keep on scheming
'Til I can make you
Make you my own
Just one look,
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look,
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look
The Hollies song "Just One Look" is a classic pop tune about falling in love at first sight. The singer of the song can't believe how quickly he has fallen in love with someone just by glancing at them once. The song speaks to the notion that sometimes love hits us without any warning, and we can't help but be swept away by it. The repetition of the phrase "just one look" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of that single moment of connection.
The song begins with the singer talking about how powerful that one look was. He felt immediately and overwhelmingly "in love" just from that brief moment of connection. The second verse sees the singer reveling in the feeling of being loved back, and asking the object of his affection to be with him forever. The chorus returns to the idea that it only took that one look to know that this person was "the one." The bridge of the song touches on the idea that, at first, the singer believed that he must be dreaming or imagining things. However, he soon realizes that his feelings are real, and he vows to never stop working towards making the person he loves his own.
In summary, "Just One Look" is a classic pop love song that speaks to the unique and powerful feeling of falling in love at first sight. Its simple lyrics and catchy tune have made it a favorite for generations of fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Just one look
A single glimpse was enough to spark a feeling
That's all it took, yeah
No more than a glance is necessary to understand
And I felt so I, I, I'm in love
The emotion I'm experiencing is unmistakably love
With you
It's directed towards the person being looked at
I found out
I discovered by myself
How good it feels
The sensation is delightful
To have
To possess
Your love
The affection that person is directing towards you
Say you will
Ask the person to promise
Will be mine
That the person will become his/her partner
Forever
For the rest of their lives
And always
At all times
And I knew
I realized right then and there
That you
The person being observed
Were my only one
The only person I'm compatible with
I thought I was dreaming
I believed that it was just a dream
But I was wrong, yeah yeah yeah
But it wasn't just a dream
Oh, but I'm gonna keep on scheming
I will continue to make plans
'Til I can make you
Until I can win your heart
Make you my own
Make you my partner
So you see
To make you understand
I really care
That I have genuine feelings for you
Without you
If I don't have you as my partner
I'm nothin'
I'm worthless without your love
And I know
I am certain
I'll get you
I will win you over
Some day
At a future date
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Doris Payne, Gregory Carroll
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Chorus:]
Just one look
I felt so I, I, I'm in love
With you
I found out
How good it feels
To have your love
Say you will
Will be mine
Forever and always
Just one look and I knew
That you were my only one
I thought I was dreaming
But I was wrong, yeah yeah yeah
Oh, but I'm gonna keep on scheming
Til I can make you
Make you my own
Can't you see
That I really care
Without you
I'm nothin'
Just one look
And I knew
I'll get you some day
[Chorus:]
Just one look
I felt so I, I, I'm in love
With you
I found out
How good it feels
To have your love
Say you will
Will be mine
Forever and always
Just one look and I knew
That you were my only one
Just one look, that's all it took
Just one look
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Just one look,
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look,
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look
And I felt so I, I, I'm in love
With you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I found out
How good it feels
To have
Your love
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Say you will
Will be mine
Forever
And always
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Just one look
And I knew
That you
Were my only one
I thought I was dreaming
But I was wrong, yeah yeah yeah
Oh, but I'm gonna keep on scheming
'Til I can make you
Make you my own
So you see
I really care
Without you
I'm nothin'
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Just one look
And I know
I'll get you
Some day
Oh, oh, oh
I thought I was dreaming
But I was wrong, yeah yeah yeah
Oh, but I'm gonna keep on scheming
'Til I can make you
Make you my own
Just one look,
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look,
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look
Carl The Brit in The Philippines
One of my favs by The Hollies...
Mark Williams
❤
John Balshaw
I thought I was dreaming fantastic!!
Deborah Mazza
for sure
Jennifer Chang
There's something seriously addictive about this song...been playing it on loop for the last 15 minutes!
Love, Compassion and forgiveness
These songs never die! Evergreens!
L Dude
Mr Mental Like Bob Ross.
Sean Alacchi
55 years on and the song still holds up! This was a great cover by the Hollies of this Doris Troy original.
Peter Black
And this is why the 60s had the greatest music of any time period.....I would personally like to thank You a Tube for making this all possible....
Nena Denisse
I seriously can't stop listening to this song. I seriously love this song.♥