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)
Won't You Feel Good That Morning
The Hollies Lyrics
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I had took a long hard
Dragged out miserable life you see
Nothing means much to me
Stand up call out
Don't take nothing low down
It's much better
Your own say
Won't we feel good that morning
Going along our way together
Won't we feel good that day hey hey hey hey
Going along together
Taking our time in seeking our pleasure
Won't we feel good that day hey hey hey hey
Won't we feel good that morning
Going along our way
Won't we feel good that morning
Won't we feel good that day
Won't we feel good that morning
Won't we feel good that day
Stand up call out
Don't take nothing low down
It's much better
When you're making your own way
Your own say
Won't we feel good that morning
Going along our way together
Won't we feel good that day hey hey hey hey
Going along together
Taking our time in seeking our pleasure
Won't we feel good that day hey hey hey hey
Won't we feel good that morning
Going along our way together
Won't we feel good that day hey hey hey hey
The lyrics to The Hollies' song Won't You Feel Good That Morning appear to be a call to action for a better future. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer has had enough of lies and cheating and has been leading a miserable existence. The repeated refrain of "Stand up call out / Don't take nothing low down / It's much better / When you're making your own way / Your own say" reinforces the idea that the singer is ready to take control of their life and live on their terms.
The chorus of the song offers a hopeful vision of the future, where the singer and their companions will take their time and seek pleasure together. The repeated line "Won't we feel good that morning" suggests that the singer is envisioning a specific future moment where they will feel a sense of satisfaction and joy with their new way of living.
Overall, the lyrics to Won't You Feel Good That Morning seem to be about breaking free from negative patterns and embracing a better life. The song offers a message of hope and empowerment, encouraging listeners to take control of their own destiny and seek out happiness, no matter how difficult the journey may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't take no more lies or cheating
I cannot bear the burden of being lied and cheated on anymore.
I had took a long hard Dragged out miserable life you see
I have lived a long, difficult life full of struggles and hardships.
Nothing means much to me
Material things are not important to me anymore.
Stand up call out
I will rise up and speak out for myself and what I believe in.
Don't take nothing low down
I will not tolerate being treated poorly or unfairly.
It's much better
Living life on your own terms and making your own decisions is always better.
When you're making your own way
Taking control of your life and making your own choices is empowering.
Your own say
Having the freedom to speak and act for yourself is liberating.
Won't we feel good that morning
When we take control of our lives, we will feel amazing and liberated.
Going along our way together
We can support each other on our individual journeys.
Won't we feel good that day hey hey hey hey
We will feel ecstatic and triumphant when we finally live life our way.
Taking our time in seeking our pleasure
We will enjoy the journey of discovering ourselves and what brings us joy.
Contributed by Charlie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Can't take no more lies or cheating
I had took a long hard
Dragged out miserable life you see
Nothing means much to me
Stand up call out
Don't take nothing low down
It's much better
When you're making your own way
Your own say
Won't we feel good that morning
Going along our way together
Won't we feel good that day hey hey hey hey
Going along together
Taking our time in seeking our pleasure
Won't we feel good that day hey hey hey hey
Won't we feel good that morning
Going along our way
Won't we feel good that morning
Won't we feel good that day
Won't we feel good that morning
Won't we feel good that day
Stand up call out
Don't take nothing low down
It's much better
When you're making your own way
Your own say
Won't we feel good that morning
Going along our way together
Won't we feel good that day hey hey hey hey
Going along together
Taking our time in seeking our pleasure
Won't we feel good that day hey hey hey hey
Won't we feel good that morning
Going along our way together
Won't we feel good that day hey hey hey hey