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)
Love Makes The World Go Round
The Hollies Lyrics
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Love makes the world go round and around
Love makes you feel three feet off the ground
Love makes the world go round
You should know it's happened before
You should have known what was in store
You should know not to do it encore
You did it your way, it never worked out
Mr. Right turned out Mr. Wrong
You won't change your ways because you believe
In love is where you belong
You did it your way, it never worked out
Mr. Right turned out Mr. Wrong
You won't change your ways because you believe
In love is where you belong
Can't you see, love's thrown out of the door
Can't you see, no one loves anymore
Can't you see, my world's on the floor
Without love can the world go round
And around, and around, and around, and around
Without love, without love, can the world go round, yeah
The Hollies, one of the most successful and influential pop-rock groups of the 1960s, released "Love Makes The World Go Round" in 1986. The song's lyrics suggest that love is the force that keeps the world moving in a positive direction. The lyrics repeat the phrase "Love makes the world go round and around" multiple times to emphasize its importance. This catchy and simple phrase has become a cultural expression, and it is often used to describe how love is essential to life.
The lyrics also suggest that love can be complicated and unpredictable. The line "You should have known what was in store" implies that the singer has experienced a failed love before. The next line "You should know not to do it encore" advises the listener not to repeat the same mistake.
The chorus highlights how love can make someone feel on top of the world, lifting them three feet off the ground. The singer refers to love as the most powerful and life-giving force. However, the song also suggests that without love, the world would come to a grinding halt. Love is vital, and every person needs love to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Love makes the world go round and around
Love is the force that keeps the world moving and everything else revolves around it
Love makes you feel three feet off the ground
Love makes you feel happy and ecstatic, giving you an elevated sense of being
You should know it's happened before
You should be aware that love has happened before in history
You should have known what was in store
You should have been aware of what to expect in love
You should know not to do it encore
You should know not to repeat the same mistakes in love
You did it your way, it never worked out
You tried to do love according to your own terms but failed at it
Mr. Right turned out Mr. Wrong
The person you thought was perfect for you turned out to be a bad match
You won't change your ways because you believe
You refuse to change your approach to love because you believe that it's the right way to do it
In love is where you belong
You believe that love is your true calling and it's where you belong
Can't you see, love's thrown out of the door
Can't you see that love is no longer valued or appreciated
Can't you see, no one loves anymore
Can't you see that people no longer love each other
Can't you see, my world's on the floor
Can't you see that my life is in shambles because of the lack of love
Without love can the world go round
The world cannot continue to exist without the presence of love
Without love, without love, can the world go round, yeah
Without love, can the world still spin and continue to exist, yeah
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN CLARKE, TERRY SYLVESTER, JOHN BOWSTEAD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Divina Joana
Esta música me levol de volta ao passado onde depois de tantos anos sem minha identidade me reencontrei e me tornei quem realmente sol voltando a ser feliz obrigado amo the Hollies de paixão
sapphiretaurus
Thanks, Kat. Allan's voice is like a soothing balm for the soul. I love that man to pieces!
Divina Joana
Esta música pra mim ela é como o amanhã aquele que eu sonhava à 45 anos atrás cabeça e coração cheios de curiosidades sem malícia diferente da realidade de hj
veraluciasc
The Hollies an amazing band. Allan Clarke's voice is the most beautiful I ever heard! Talent and perfection that is Allan Clarke. The Hollies uma banda incrível. A voz de ALLAN CLARKE é a mais linda que já ouvi!!! Talento e perfeição isso é ALLAN CLARKE
sapphiretaurus
Sounds like a fifties song! Allan's got such a soothing, golden voice, like silk and velvet!
LadieBug357
great song - love the vocals, guitar, drums, and piano - what a package!!!! thank you for posting
Holly Golightly
Thank you for posting this song--Allan Clarke's vocals make it memorable and meaningful to me!
jasann54
What a wonderful vid! And I can't imagine why anyone would object to you posting pics of such a handsome group of guys. Looks & talent - they are definitely underrated!
yr2square
I was in a band in the 70's and it was pointed out to me that I sounded like Allan Clarke. We ended middle sets with this. I love it.
Roselyn West
Great band! Thank you for posting!