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)
Like Every Time Before
The Hollies Lyrics
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I'd been happy with you once before
Can't you let it be the same and more
Without you fightin' me, fightin' me
If you could only look into my eyes
Then you would see the truth within them lies
That I am trying hard to bring us back together
You try so hard to complicate our love
But underneath it all it's pride my love
That's hurting us and keeping us apart
If you'd only realize
I'd been happy with you once before
Can't you let it be the same and more
Without you fightin' me, fightin' me
If you'd only realize
I'd been happy with you once before
Can't you let it be the same and more
Without you fightin' me, fightin' me
I start to wonder if it's worth it all
But then I look at you and start to fall
In love again like every time before
Umm, in love again like every time before
Oh, in love again like every time before
The Hollies's song Like Every Time Before speaks about an individual attempting to rekindle a relationship with someone they were happy with before. The song repeats the line “If you'd only realize I'd been happy with you once before, can't you let it be the same and more, without you fightin' me, fightin' me.” This repetition emphasizes the singer's desire for their partner to understand that they were happy together previously and that they want to return to that place. They believe they can have an even stronger relationship than before, but only if their partner stops fighting them and complicating things.
The next verse reads “You try so hard to complicate our love, but underneath it all, it's pride my love, that's hurting us and keeping us apart.” This sentence reveals that the reason for the fights and complications in the relationship is pride. This pride makes it difficult for the partner to let go of the past and start again. The singer ends the song by stating that they start to wonder if it’s worth it all, but when they look at their partner, they fall in love again like every time before. The repetition of “In love again like every time before” serves not just as a catchy chorus but as a conclusion - this is how the singer feels and what they want.
Line by Line Meaning
If you'd only realize
If only you could understand
I'd been happy with you once before
I was content with our previous relationship
Can't you let it be the same and more
Why don't you let us have an even better relationship this time?
Without you fightin' me, fightin' me
Without you constantly battling against me
If you could only look into my eyes
If only you could see the sincerity in my gaze
Then you would see the truth within them lies
Then you would perceive the authenticity behind my words
That I am trying hard to bring us back together
That I'm putting forth a lot of effort to rekindle our connection
You try so hard to complicate our love
You exert so much effort trying to make our relationship complex
But underneath it all it's pride my love
But at the root of it all is your pride, my dear
That's hurting us and keeping us apart
Your pride is damaging and is the reason for our estrangement
I start to wonder if it's worth it all
I begin to question whether it's worth the effort
But then I look at you and start to fall
But then I gaze upon you and once again become entranced
In love again like every time before
I fall in love with you all over again, just like I have in the past
Umm, in love again like every time before
Mmm, experiencing that same love like I always have
Oh, in love again like every time before
Oh, falling deeply in love with you yet again, just like I always do
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@bryanpalmer9660
First heard this on a CD called Rarities,love the song,a real 💎 Auckland New Zealand 2022
@theoverbeat1964
I'm starting to worship the Hollies, have great strength and his guitars are masterly José,
@carrieanne1967
I've always loved this Hollies gem Lynn and this wonderful version from Rarities is pure class - Thanks so much Hon !!! Carole xoxoxooxo
@moorlock2003
Great track that didn't deserve its obsurity. Nice photos of the band, too.
@veraluciasc
Thanks for posting the video. I loved this song!!!!!!!!! The photos are beautiful!!!
@raygorton7826
Av liked them since I was a teenager,I am now 71 years young.
@yolandagalvan8039
No había escuchado esta cancion de The Hollies, me encanto'...
@Poopaloo55
Absolutely brill...listen to that! Oh, and I LOVE the photo at 1:45!!! Awesome work, Lynn...& thanks for sharing it, Ron.
@roots66
I think the stereo version is going to sound naked to me from now on...thanks Lynn!
@toocheaptobuyatripod
Wasn't expecting the speedo pick. Ahhhh!!!