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)
Time For Love
The Hollies Lyrics
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Don't you know it's time for love
It's time to tell them about our love
Secretly you won my heart
Now all the world knows we'll never part
What can I do, what can I say
We both know we love each other
We both know we love each other
It's time to tell them about our love
What can I do, what can I say
We both know we love each other
We both know we love each other
Don't you know it's time for love
Don't you know it's time for love
It's time to tell them about our love
It's time to tell them about our love
Don't you know it's time for love
The lyrics of The Hollies's song Time For Love convey a sense of urgency to confess love to the rest of the world. The repetition of the phrase "don't you know it's time for love" emphasizes the singer's desire to let the world know about the love between the two individuals. The lines "secretly you won my heart, now all the world knows we'll never part" suggest that the love between the two individuals was clandestine and not known to the rest of the world. However, their love has now become apparent and they are ready to reveal it to the world.
The chorus of the song repeats the urgency to confess love and take action. The lines "what can I do, what can I say, we both know we love each other" convey a sense of helplessness in not being able to express their love till now. However, they are now determined to take action and tell the world about their love. The use of repetition of the phrases "don't you know it's time for love" and "it's time to tell them about our love" further emphasizes the urgency to act on their feelings and not keep it hidden anymore.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you know it's time for love
It is the right moment for us to express our affection towards each other and share our love with the world.
It's time to tell them about our love
We should no longer hide our emotions and feelings for each other - it's time to reveal our love to others.
Secretly you won my heart
You captured my heart and feelings without anyone else knowing.
Now all the world knows we'll never part
Our love is now out in the open, and we'll be together forever with the world as our witness.
What can I do, what can I say
I am unsure of how to proceed or communicate my love towards you.
We both know we love each other
We are both aware of our mutual love and affection for each other.
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@smokeemonkee
Great song, great band!
@bryanpalmer9660
Wonderful song,sublime harmonies 💎
@meloland5649
Wonderful song!
@ManzannaSaotome43
me encanta cómo constituyeron #éstaCanción , es maravillosa, no tiene desperdicio alguno
@lulamidgeable
Hypnotically lovely song.
@pgh45rpms
In 1964 the lp was sold iin the UK as a monaural disc. In 1967 the album was retitled The Vintage Hollies and was issued in stereo, with the voices in one chammel and instruments in the other.
@tinpanally51_36
Mono is best for early hollies .
@elsapetersen750
Time for love
@caiyonsiwabessy1843
Ooh this is one of their better songs
am spoiled  happy me  yippie
We know we love each other the sentence, where it turned  Great song dear Elsa x
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@haraldpollex9644
Wonderful great song with lovely Hollies