Although The Hollies are most notable for its lead singers, Graham Nash and Allan Clarke, it was their lead guitarist Tony Hicks who took the microphone on this early hit from 1965. Also, their drummer Bobby Elliott was a dynamo on the kit, very influential among the early hard rock drummers like Deep Purple's Ian Paice and Cozy Powell, who drummed for Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, and Emerson, Lake and Powell. Thanks David and Harri.
Like Charlie Watts and Ginger Baker, Bobby is a great jazz drummer. I saw him and Bernie Calvert (Hollies bass) play with a little jazz quartet back in the 60s. Tony is a top guitarist and rarely got the recognition that he deserved. Well respected by other players, though.
The 60’s were the absolute BEST time for music! So many different genres of music to listen to. I feel so fortunate to have been around during this time. I was soooo in love with Graham Nash and his goatee!
This was The Hollie's first America top 40's hit reaching Number 32, Number 3 in Canada and Number 4 in the UK. They originating in Manchester when Allan Clarke and Graham Nash became a duo and tried to emulate The Everly Brothers, maybe explaining your Beatle influence Harri. 😊 A great tune dealing with the hustle and bustle of daily life, giving glimpses through people's windows. The beautiful 3 part harmonies, ❤ with the addictive 12 guitar string riff and Bobby Elliott's pulsating beat made this another outstanding classic hit. Fabulous. Great reaction Handsome Harri ❤❤ Thanks David, great memory. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada ❤❤🇨🇦🇨🇦
The Hollies had a string of huge hits during the '60s ... they rarely missed. This one is certainly a gem. A couple others are Carrie Anne and On a Carousel. Graham Nash's shimmering high vocals punctuate both.
Thanks. It's been awhile since I heard it. 11 year old me loved this song when it was released. 70 year old me still does as well as all their other great songs.
Wow, this had to be pretty early in the Hollies' career. I don't know a lot about their history, although like many bands, the group went through its share of personnel changes before taking on Graham Nash.
Alan Clarke & Graham Nash were school friends and started performing together in the 50's, they co founded the Hollies in 1962. Nash left the band in 1968 and formed CS&N.
The Hollies are great and are one of my favorite British Invasion bands. Of course, they lasted a lot longer than that. How about reacting to "Don't Let Me Down?" This is not the save as the Beatles song.
They recorded at Abbey Road. If I remember correctly, Graham Nash credits this song with finally getting the Beatles ' attention, especially Paul's, which their earlier recording sessions failed to do.
I very well remember this song, it was a big hit and I love it. But sounding like John or the Beatles? No, not to me. The 60's was a great time to be alive but could that have been because we were young? I don't know but I'm glad I was there.
The Hollies are one of my (many) favourite bands. They have so many wonderful songs. Thanks David and Harri.
Although The Hollies are most notable for its lead singers, Graham Nash and Allan Clarke, it was their lead guitarist Tony Hicks who took the microphone on this early hit from 1965. Also, their drummer Bobby Elliott was a dynamo on the kit, very influential among the early hard rock drummers like Deep Purple's Ian Paice and Cozy Powell, who drummed for Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, and Emerson, Lake and Powell. Thanks David and Harri.
Thank you for sharing their hustory.
Like Charlie Watts and Ginger Baker, Bobby is a great jazz drummer. I saw him and Bernie Calvert (Hollies bass) play with a little jazz quartet back in the 60s. Tony is a top guitarist and rarely got the recognition that he deserved. Well respected by other players, though.
This song got lots of radio play. But I haven't heard it in decades. Nice reminder!
I love the Hollies
Me too!
THIS was one of my all-time favorites as a child. Loved the guitars, the harmonies, the lyrics. Joyful.
The Graham Nash days.
❤What a wonderful group from my era. I feel the late 50s, 60s and early 70s were the best! ❤
TOTALLY AGREE!
The 60’s were the absolute BEST time for music! So many different genres of music to listen to. I feel so fortunate to have been around during this time. I was soooo in love with Graham Nash and his goatee!
This was The Hollie's first America top 40's hit reaching Number 32, Number 3 in Canada and Number 4 in the UK. They originating in Manchester when Allan Clarke and Graham Nash became a duo and tried to emulate The Everly Brothers, maybe explaining your Beatle influence Harri. 😊
A great tune dealing with the hustle and bustle of daily life, giving glimpses through people's windows.
The beautiful 3 part harmonies, ❤ with the addictive 12 guitar string riff and Bobby Elliott's pulsating beat made this another outstanding classic hit. Fabulous.
Great reaction Handsome Harri ❤❤
Thanks David, great memory. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada ❤❤🇨🇦🇨🇦
Not a Mersey beat hit as they came from Manchester not Liverpool
I'm glad I grew up in the sixties, with this fantastic music. 🎶🎶🎶👍🙋♀️
The Hollies had a string of huge hits during the '60s ... they rarely missed. This one is certainly a gem. A couple others are Carrie Anne and On a Carousel. Graham Nash's shimmering high vocals punctuate both.
Thanks. It's been awhile since I heard it. 11 year old me loved this song when it was released. 70 year old me still does as well as all their other great songs.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤The Hollies are a bit underrated IMO Thank you for this!!!!
Wow, what a blast from the past! Thanks Harri and David.
Graham Nash went to California, met Mama Cass and lo and behold Crosby Stills and Nash were born - the greatness harmony and lyrical bands ever
Love love love the Hollies! Thanks so much for this one Harri and David 🌸💐✌️
Wow, this had to be pretty early in the Hollies' career. I don't know a lot about their history, although like many bands, the group went through its share of personnel changes before taking on Graham Nash.
Alan Clarke & Graham Nash were school friends and started performing together in the 50's, they co founded the Hollies in 1962. Nash left the band in 1968 and formed CS&N.
Bus Stop, another song penned by Graham Gouldman expertly played and sung by The Hollies
The Hollies are great and are one of my favorite British Invasion bands. Of course, they lasted a lot longer than that. How about reacting to "Don't Let Me Down?" This is not the save as the Beatles song.
Great tune.
They recorded at Abbey Road. If I remember correctly, Graham Nash credits this song with finally getting the Beatles ' attention, especially Paul's, which their earlier recording sessions failed to do.
Yeah, a few british bands from the sixties sounded a bit equal .... the Beatles as well .But they manage to be very creative and sucessful! 😊😊
I very well remember this song, it was a big hit and I love it. But sounding like John or the Beatles? No, not to me. The 60's was a great time to be alive but could that have been because we were young? I don't know but I'm glad I was there.
I don't think this sounds anything like the Beatles. The Beatles never sounded this good. 😅
I think you need to boost the treble a bit to recreate the sound of the original single.
Song written by Graham Gouldman of 10cc.