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)
Talkin' 'Bout You
The Hollies Lyrics
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I met her walking down Lowtown Street
Well, she's so fine, well I wish she was mine
I get shook up every time we meet
I'm talking about you, nobody but you
I do mean you now
I'm just trying to get a message to you now
Let me tell you about a girl I know
I tell you now she looked so good
Well, guys stood still at such a beautiful build
She ought to be somewhere in Hollywood
I'm talking about you, nobody but you
I do mean you now
I'm just trying to get a message to you now
Let me tell you about a girl I know
I tell you now she looked so good
Well, guys stood still at such a beautiful build
She ought to be somewhere in Hollywood
I'm talking about you, nobody but you
I do mean you now
I'm just trying to get a message to you now
The Hollies' song "Talkin 'Bout You" is a catchy, upbeat track about a girl that the singer is infatuated with. The song begins with the singer describing how he met the girl while walking down Lowtown Street, and how every time they meet he gets "shook up". He goes on to talk about how she looks so good and how guys stand still at her beautiful build. He ends each verse by reaffirming that he is talking about nobody but her and just trying to get a message to her.
At its core, "Talkin 'Bout You" is a classic love song, with the singer expressing his admiration for the girl in question. But beyond that, there is a sense of desperation in the lyrics. The repeated refrain of "I'm just trying to get a message to you now" suggests that the singer is struggling to make a connection with the girl or get her to notice him. It's a universal feeling, one that anyone who has ever had a crush can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you about a girl I know
I want to share my experience with you and tell you about this girl I met
I met her walking down Lowtown Street
I came across her casually while walking in Lowtown Street
Well, she's so fine, well I wish she was mine
She looks stunning, and I desire to be with her as my partner
I get shook up every time we meet
I feel nervous and excited every time I see her
I'm talking about you, nobody but you
I am referring to her and no one else
I do mean you now
I am serious about what I am saying regarding her
I'm just trying to get a message to you now
I want to convey my feelings and thoughts to her
Well, guys stood still at such a beautiful build
Many men were awed by her stunning physical appearance
She ought to be somewhere in Hollywood
She has the looks to be a famous Hollywood actress
Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: Chuck Berry
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Philip Kassabian
on Carrie Anne
A nice and catchy song by The Hollies.
Philip Kassabian
on Bus Stop
Yet another great Hollies song.
Philip Kassabian
on Stop Stop Stop
One of the best bands from the 60's no doubt.