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)
We
The Hollies Lyrics
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You take a pride in making me blue
I'm telling you my friend
It's got to be the end
We're through
I told you time and time again
You told me he was just a friend
I've seen him every day
With you
'Cause you never treat me tenderly
You got no reason for leaving me
'Cause I can't leave you alone
'Cause I knew from the start
You'd be tearing me apart
Sooner or later
'Cause you never treat me tenderly
You got no reason for leaving me
'Cause I can't leave you alone
'Cause I knew from the start
You'd be tearing me apart
Sooner or later
And now my crying days are through
No longer shed a tear for you
I'm telling you my friend
It's got to be the end
We're through
We're through
We're through
The Hollies's song "We" is a song that speaks about the challenges of a teenage relationship. The singer in the song is in a romantic relationship with a girl, but unfortunately, the girl's mother does not approve of him. He wonders if her mother knows the things they do together when he takes the girl home. He admits that they are playing games but asserts that they are not harming anyone nor their morals. The singer seems to be concerned that they might eventually get caught and have to face serious consequences since their actions aren't an isolated incident.
The song portrays the struggle that many teenagers undergoes when they are experiencing love for the first time. They keep their relationship secret, not only to avoid rejection from society but also from their parents who may never approve of the relationship. The girl's mother, in this song, is overprotective, and the singer acknowledges that, despite the fact that she hinders the relationship.
Moreover, throughout the song, the singer seems to be a bit worried that they are not fooling the girl's parents as much as they think, and one day they may be exposed. As much as he enjoys the relationship, it seems he's also fearful of the consequences and what could come from their actions. The song ends with the singer claiming that they know the games they are playing, and that everyone gets hung up, meaning that they will have to pay for their actions at some point, and their secret will eventually come out.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I heard your mother say
I overheard your mother talking about me
what a pleasant boy you're going with
She thinks I'm a nice guy
that I don't mean any harm
I'm not trying to hurt anyone
and I only want to play
I'm just looking for some fun
Though I know she's just protecting you
I understand that she's looking out for you
you're just a little girl
You're young and inexperienced
Well if your mother only knew the games we play
If she knew what we were really up to, she wouldn't approve
When I take you home with me
When I bring you to my place
all the family get along with you
My family likes you
Sitting all through tea
We're having a meal together
wondering what we're gonna do
Thinking about what we'll do after the meal
Leaving us alone
My family gives us some privacy
the temptation's far too strong
We're really attracted to each other
If your family only knew the games we play
If they knew what we were really up to, they wouldn't approve
Are you sure we're getting away with this
Do you think we can keep this a secret?
You cannot fool your mother or your father for long
They'll figure it out eventually
Only time will tell
We'll have to wait and see what happens
if they are right and we are wrong
If they're onto us and we're doing something we shouldn't be
(repeat)
Repeating the previous verse
They know the games we play
Our families are onto us
There's no hiding things like this from them
We can't keep this a secret forever
We know we're not the first
We're not the only ones who have done this
and we'll never be the last
There will always be people who do this
Everybody gets hung up
Everyone gets caught up in these types of situations
we might have to pay
We might have to face the consequences
and everybody knows the games we play
Everyone knows what we're up to
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN CLARKE, GRAHAM NASH, TONY HICKS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I should be better off without you
You take a pride in making me blue
I'm telling you my friend
It's got to be the end
We're through
I told you time and time again
You told me he was just a friend
But I found out some way
I've seen him every day
With you
'Cause you never treat me tenderly
You got no reason for leaving me
'Cause I can't leave you alone
'Cause I knew from the start
You'd be tearing me apart
Sooner or later
'Cause you never treat me tenderly
You got no reason for leaving me
'Cause I can't leave you alone
'Cause I knew from the start
You'd be tearing me apart
Sooner or later
And now my crying days are through
No longer shed a tear for you
I'm telling you my friend
It's got to be the end
We're through
We're through
We're through
@Maleotin
We are the Umbrella Academy!
Thanks Klaus for this awesome song
@steezgod270
Facts
@doveu
I had to do some digging to find it
@Maleotin
@@doveu Same
@maestrodavid8232
Yesssa. Supercool Klaus, thanks... Now pass that joint
@Maleotin
@@maestrodavid8232 Here bro
@picturesquemoon
i'll never be thankful enough for being introduced to the best songs ever made by the umbrella academy. literally there's not a single bad song in the entire soundtrack. everytime a new song started to play in a scene i was like "wait this song is so good I NEED to search the name up" and then becoming overly addicted to it
@dantelodatohaag1755
muthafaka its made by the hollies
@daniellelee6294
Who else is smoking a joint in the bath then...
@anto4262
Bat Man klaus is fucking cool