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)
Take Your Time
The Hollies Lyrics
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I can wait
For all the love I know will be mine
If you take your time
Take your time,
though it's late
Heart strings will sing like a string of twine
Take your time
and take mine too
I have time to spend
Take your time
go with me through
Times 'till all times end
Take your time
I can wait
For all the love I know will be mine
If you take your time
Take your time
and take mine too
I have time to spend
Take your time
go with me through
Times 'till all times end
Take your time
I can wait
For all the love I know will be mine
If you take your time
The Hollies's song "Take Your Time" is a romantic and patient plea for a love interest to allow things to develop naturally. The song expresses a willingness to wait for the love that is expected to be reciprocated. The lyrics suggest a sense of confidence that the wait will be worth it in the end, as the two will eventually come together.
The repetition of "take your time" conveys the importance of not forcing something that may not be ready to fully develop. The second verse reinforces this idea, that heartstrings will align like a string of twine if the individual takes their time. The final verse affirms the commitment to waiting, to share time together throughout all times.
Overall, The Hollies's song "Take Your Time" is a beautifully crafted and thoughtful expression of love that takes time to mature. It's a message that patience is key, and in time, true love will ultimately prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your time
Don't rush, go at your own pace
I can wait
I'm patient and willing to wait for you to be ready
For all the love I know will be mine
I'm confident that a loving relationship with you is in our future
If you take your time
As long as you don't rush, we'll get to that point
though it's late
Even though it may seem like we've missed our chance, we haven't
Heart strings will sing like a string of twine
Our love will be strong and harmonious
and take mine too
I am also offering my time and patience to you
I have time to spend
I am willing to put in the time and effort for a relationship with you
go with me through Times 'till all times end
Let's stick together for the rest of our lives
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BUDDY HOLLY, NORMAN PETTY
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So Brilliant!
@tomzeeh6618
Almost hesitated to comment on this song because there were too many basset videos to check out. But I love the Hollies, this Holly cover and - bassets! GO HOLLIES!