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)
Please Let Me Please
The Hollies Lyrics
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I tried to kiss you, but you laughed in my face
It's a one thing to do knowin' that I love you
Don't be to hasty; the tables will turn
Please let me please ya. Please let me, Louise
Please, please, please, let me please ya
Please let me please ya. Please let me, Louise
Why are you different now? Did I hurt you somehow?
If so, then tell me, but don't laugh in my face
If I said something strong, I'll admit I was wrong
Come on and tell me, but don't laugh in my face
Please, please, please, let me please ya
Please let me please ya. Please let me, Louise
Please, please, please, let me please ya
Please let me please ya. Please let me, Louise
break
I always treat you right. Why do you wanna fight?
Go if you want to, but don't laugh in my face
If I try kissin' you, don't make me out a fool
Come and tell me, but don't laugh in my face
Please, please, please, let me please ya
Please let me please ya. Please let me, Louise
Please, please, please, let me please ya
Please let me please ya. Please let me, Louise
Please, please, please, let me please ya
Please let me please ya. Please let me, Louise
Please, please, please, let me please ya
Please let me please ya. Please let me, Louise
Please, please, please, let me please ya
Please let me please ya. Please let me, Louise
The Hollies’s song Please Let Me Please is a desperate plea from the singer to his lover to be more receptive towards him, both physically and emotionally. The song starts with the singer questioning his lover’s indifference towards him, and expresses his frustration by saying, “What did you do today? You turned the other way.” He then goes on to acknowledge his love towards her, and asks her to not be hasty because “the tables will turn.”
The chorus of the song, which is repeated multiple times, is the singer’s repeated plea for his lover to let him please her, speaking directly to a woman named Louise. This serves as a metaphor for him wanting her to take their relationship seriously and allow him to be emotionally and physically close to her.
In the second verse, the singer questions if he has hurt his lover in any way, and asks her to speak to him. He begs her to not laugh at him, and promises to make amends if he has said anything wrong. He again repeats his plea for her to let him please her.
The final verse is the singer trying to explain to his lover that he always tries to treat her right, and asks her to not make him out to be a fool if he tries to kiss her. The song ends with his repeated plea for her to let him please her and take their relationship seriously.
Overall, The Hollies’s song Please Let Me Please is a desperate plea of a man trying to make his lover take their relationship seriously and allow him to be close to her both physically and emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
What did you do today?
Asking what you did today
You turned the other way
You ignored me
I tried to kiss you, but you laughed in my face
I made a move on you, but you rejected me and made fun of me
It's a one thing to do knowin' that I love you
It's hurtful for you to reject me knowing that I have strong feelings for you
Don't be to hasty; the tables will turn
Don't be too quick to reject me because one day things might change and I could reject you too
Why are you different now? Did I hurt you somehow?
I sense something has changed between us. Did I do something wrong to upset you?
If so, then tell me, but don't laugh in my face
If I did hurt you, please tell me, but don't mock me for it
If I said something strong, I'll admit I was wrong
If I said something that upset you, I'm willing to apologize and make things right
Come on and tell me, but don't laugh in my face
Please communicate with me about what's wrong, but don't be cruel about it
I always treat you right. Why do you wanna fight?
I've always treated you well, so why are you causing conflict?
Go if you want to, but don't laugh in my face
If you want to leave, I won't stop you but please don't disrespect me
If I try kissin' you, don't make me out a fool
If I try to kiss you again, don't embarrass me
Please, please, please, let me please ya
Please let me make you happy
Please let me please ya. Please let me, Louise
I'm begging you, please give me a chance to please you, Louise
Contributed by Audrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TonyHickschick
One of my all time Hollies songs
KieroUnasBotasAGoGo
Awesome proper, power pop tune from them, thanks
Rich Rydell
the music is different from the original.
blackbarnz
Well that was random find. Ha! Your vid was in the suggestion cue on the right, just happen to click on it. Small world I guess.