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 Need Love
The Hollies Lyrics
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And so you give the best of what you`ve got
It`s a reason for living to have someone
Without a love in your life you can`t go on
You need love I need love
When you`re tired and worn out she`ll run to you
And calm your restlessness and comfort you
You need love I need love
No wonder that I always say
I can`t live another day without you
I tell my friends I`m feeling fine
Then they know that I`m not lying about you
All your life you`ll know that your trust was right
When you`re holding her close to you at night
You need love I need love
The Hollies's song You Need Love is a beautiful piece that talks about love's importance in one's life. Love is the driving force that keeps us sane and alive, and it is something that we all need to survive. The song's first two lines, "When you love somebody that means a lot, And so you give the best of what you`ve got," stress the idea that love is about giving and sharing, and when you truly love someone, you will always give your best to them. The third line, "It`s a reason for living to have someone," highlights how love is a necessary aspect of life, and it gives us a reason to keep going.
The chorus, "You need love I need love," shows how everyone needs love, and without it, life would be meaningless. Even when we are tired or worn out, we need someone to come and comfort us, and that's when love steps in. The second verse, "No wonder that I always say, I can't live another day without you," is an expression of true love's intensity and how it becomes impossible to live without the person who means everything to us. The following lines show that the feeling is so strong that even when we try to pretend that we are fine, our friends know that we are lying.
Finally, the last verse, "All your life, you'll know that your trust was right when you're holding her close to you at night," talks about the peacefulness and contentment that comes with holding someone you love. This song is a beautiful reminder of the importance of love in our lives, and how it is the thread that pulls everything together.
Line by Line Meaning
When you love somebody that means a lot
Loving someone is a significant feeling that holds a lot of value.
And so you give the best of what you`ve got
When you love someone, you give all that you have, and nothing is held back.
It`s a reason for living to have someone
Having someone to love is a purpose to live for and motivates us in life.
Without a love in your life you can`t go on
Not having someone to love makes life seem pointless and makes living unbearable.
You need love I need love
Everyone needs love, including myself.
When you`re tired and worn out she`ll run to you
When you feel exhausted and broken, the person you love will be there to comfort and support you.
And calm your restlessness and comfort you
The one you love can ease your anxiety and provide a sense of relief from the stresses of life.
No wonder that I always say
It's no surprise that I always express how much I need love in my life.
I can`t live another day without you
Not having the person you love in your life feels unbearable, and each day could be a struggle without them.
I tell my friends I'm feeling fine
I may portray a facade to my friends that I'm okay, but deep down, I know I need love.
Then they know that I`m not lying about you
My friends recognize that I genuinely care about the person I love, even though I try to hide my true feelings.
All your life you`ll know that your trust was right
When you have someone that you can trust and rely on in life, it becomes apparent that you made the right choice in loving them.
When you`re holding her close to you at night
Being close to the person you love feels incredibly reassuring and comforting, especially at night.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN CLARKE, GRAHAM NASH, TONY HICKS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Neil Taylor
Elton John on Hammond Organ
James Messina
Yup! Elton is also on piano for the Hollies’ “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”
Aaron
for real? didnt he also play keyboards for simon supree and the big sound?