The Hollies are a well-respected British beat and pop band that formed in t… Read Full Bio ↴The Hollies are a well-respected British beat and pop band that formed in the early 60s. Initially they had a squeaky-clean image and were famous for their rich vocal harmonies, rivaling those of The Beach Boys. Between 1964 and 1969, only two Hollies songs failed to reach the UK Top 10. Their most famous member was Graham Nash, who left in 1968 to form the folk supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash. Two of the core members, drummer Bobby Elliott and lead guitarist Tony Hicks, still perform with The Hollies into the new millennium.

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)

Nobody
The Hollies Lyrics

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I don't have nobody
I don't need nobody
I don't want nobody
To fall in love with me
To fall in love with me

And I'm telling you
I'm here on my own-some

Everyday I get more lonesome
But I don't want nobody
To fall in love with me
To fall in love with me

I'm just telling you girl
I don't want you hanging round
I'm just telling you girl
You gotta stop at putting me down

To fall in love with me
To fall in love with me

Overall Meaning

The Hollies's song Nobody is about a person who is expressing their lack of desire to be in a romantic relationship. The singer is saying that they don't have anybody, don't need anybody, and don't want anybody to fall in love with them. They repeat this sentiment multiple times throughout the song, making it clear that they are happy being alone and aren't looking for a partner.

However, the singer also states that they are getting more and more lonely every day. This could suggest that they may be changing their mind about their desire for companionship or that they are struggling to maintain their independence. Additionally, the singer tells a specific person (a girl) to stop putting them down and to stop trying to pursue a romantic relationship with them.

Overall, the lyrics to Nobody convey a sense of independence and self-reliance, while also expressing the difficulty of being alone. The singer is firm in their desire to remain single, but it's clear that they are struggling to maintain that stance.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't have nobody
I am alone without a partner or companion.

I don't need nobody
I am self-sufficient and do not require anyone else in my life.

I don't want nobody
I am not looking for a romantic relationship with anyone.

To fall in love with me
To develop romantic feelings towards me.

And I'm telling you
I am making it clear to you.

I'm here on my own-some
I am alone and do not have anyone with me.

Everyday I get more lonesome
Every day, I feel increasingly lonely.

I'm just telling you girl
I am informing you, specifically addressing a female.

I don't want you hanging round
I do not want you to spend time with me or be near me.

You gotta stop at putting me down
You must cease from insulting or denigrating me.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN CLARKE, TONY HICKS, GRAHAM NASH

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