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)
You Better Move On
The Hollies Lyrics
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You tell me I'm not the man she's worthy of
But who are you to tell her who to love
That's up to her, yes and the Lord above
You better move on
Well I know you can buy her fancy clothes and a diamond rings
I believe she'd be happy with me without those things
But my friend that will never be
You better move on
I can't blame you for loving her
But can't you understand man, she's my girl
And I, I, I, I'm never gonna let her go
'Cause I, I, I, I love her so
Well let me tell you how
I think you better go now, I'm getting mighty mad
You ask me to give up the only love that I've ever had
Maybe I would, oh but I love her so
I'm never gonna let her go
You better move on
You better move on
You better move on
The Hollies’ song, “You Better Move On”, is a classic rock and roll song with a clear message. It is about a man who is in love with a girl and is being given an ultimatum from another man to give her up. The singer is defiant, stating that he will never let her go regardless of what this man says. He believes it is up to the girl to decide who she loves and that it is not up to anyone else. The song is about standing up for what you believe in, even if it means going against others’ wishes.
The song has a clear message of love and loyalty. The singer is loyal to the girl he loves, and he is willing to stand up for her no matter what. He believes that love is not something that can be bought or forced, and that it is up to the individual to decide who they love. The song has a strong rock and roll beat, and the lyrics are delivered with passion and conviction.
The message of the song is timeless and still resonates with audiences today. It speaks to the power of love and the importance of standing up for what you believe in. The song has become a classic rock and roll anthem, and it continues to inspire new generations of music fans.
Line by Line Meaning
You ask me to give up the hand of the girl I love
You're asking me to let go of the girl I love
You tell me I'm not the man she's worthy of
You think that I'm not good enough for her
But who are you to tell her who to love
Who are you to try and dictate who she loves
That's up to her, yes and the Lord above
It's up to her to decide who to love, not you or anyone else
You better move on
You should move on and stop interfering in our relationship
Well I know you can buy her fancy clothes and a diamond rings
You have money to buy her expensive things
I believe she'd be happy with me without those things
I think she'll be happy with me even without those things
Still you beg me to set her free
You keep asking me to break up with her
But my friend that will never be
But it will never happen
I can't blame you for loving her
I understand that you also love her
But can't you understand man, she's my girl
Please understand that she's my girlfriend
And I, I, I, I'm never gonna let her go
I will never let her go
'Cause I, I, I, I love her so
Because I love her so much
Well let me tell you how
Let me explain to you
I think you better go now, I'm getting mighty mad
I think you should leave now before I get angry
You ask me to give up the only love that I've ever had
You're asking me to let go of the only person I've loved
Maybe I would, oh but I love her so
Maybe I would consider it, but I love her too much
I'm never gonna let her go
I will never let her go
You better move on
You should move on and leave us alone
You better move on
You should move on
You better move on
You should move on
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Alexander
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T Beau
Fabulous cover........ Great harmony roo by Graham Nash
Daniel Eduardo Greco
an Arthur Alexander number.