This song has special meaning to me, I had a little brother who died when this song was out. He was 4 years old! Breaks my heart when I hear this after nearly 50 years!😢
The loss of a child always hits harder than when an adult passes. I am so sorry for your loss. Even though your brother isn't physically here. I can guarantee that he has always been by your side. You will be reunited with your little brother. When God calls you home. God bless! 🕊️❤️
A kid shows up at Boy's Town Orphanage carrying a child on his back. Father Flanagan the priest that runs the orphanage says he'll help carry the child and the boy replies, "He ain't heavy, he's my brother." from the history of Boy's Town, I went to Catholic high school, we used to sing this song in church. Check out Turn Turn Turn.
Apparently the phrase has it's origin in a reply of a little girl in 1884 who was carrying her young brother, who though small, was nearly as big as the girl herself. The phrase was used as a magazine column title, and then used as a slogan by Father Flanagan.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He_Ain%27t_Heavy,_He%27s_My_Brother
ed torrejon This song chokes me up. Vietnam has that effect on me too. I was really young back then, but we used to get “Life” and “Look” magazines. I remember the pictures. I also remember asking about those pictures, but the adults wouldn’t say much about it. I had uncles and cousins there. I found out later, they only wanted to protect me from the ravages of war. What they didn’t know, was their not telling me, left me to my own imagination and those magazines. I had nightmares for the soldiers, the villages and their people. The children! Just awful. All of it was just awful. Especially the aftermath that people still suffer to this day. ❤️
My father would curse the war every time they put the death count on the news. He was a veteran, and respected the men who went, but hated the war...it will always be etched in my mind. A scar on our country in so many ways!
YES,yes my friend....THANK YOU! My Daddy taught me the meaning of this song.😞 He passed away 6/14/09. He lived with so much after being exposed to Agent Orange in the war. The pain was relentless from the diabetes and neuropathy. The mental illness,.....i miss him so damn much..😔🥺🥺
This song has so much meaning to me. I spent 27 years taking care of my brother who had special needs. This was our song. He passed away and my heart is still broken. Thank you for the reaction. 😍
Our pants go on one leg at a time No matter how rich or poor If cut we all bleed red No matter the color of skin. Anti-War some for all times Thank you once again for touching my heart with music. Mr. Vodeo you're PISSHA. That's a Boston MA compliment.
My grandfather used to be a touring musician back in the 70s, he was playing this song at a bar and his lil brother happened into the bar. His brother was a Vietnam vet, who rode with the Hells Angels and suffered a lot of PTSD and drug problems after Vietnam and that was the first time he saw his brother after years (of his brother being off on the road). He cries when he tells that story of seeing him while playing that song.
Lost my b brother to cancer...this was the one song or words I could have said to him.. although through his journey I never left his side one second..I miss him and this brought back so many emotions... thank you my friend for this reaction...I cried but a good cry...man you are amazing keep up the good work..cause we as a family here have your back..your our brother!!
Cathy Marlow, your post mad me so sad. I’m truly sorry that you lost your brother. As I listened, I was thinking about some losses in my own life. That song just hits a vulnerable spot in the heart. 😢
Cathy Marlow Hi Cathy! I'm SO sorry for your loss! I have an older brother and he lives alone on the other side of the city! I worry about him! I teamed up as soon as I read your comment! I'm a softie! Please take care and God Bless from Australia.
Cathy Marlow, I lost my brother to pancreatic cancer. I was devastated. I couldn’t function and I didn’t want to live without him. I finally got a tattoo on my shoulder with a cross that says, he ain’t heavy, he’s my brother, and I felt like I always had him with me because I felt guilty for living and not thinking about him every minute of every day. 🙏❤️
The acoustic guitar guy is also singing the melody on that line and takes over for the last word while the lead singer transitions to harmonica. Next up of their later period: "The Air I Breathe" and "Long Cool Woman". From their earlier period "Bus Stop" and "Carrie Ann".
@@nikolateslasj5854 All true. I phrased it that way because theres no way Mr Video would have known his actual name. The same reason I referred to Allan as "lead singer" not by name.
It ain't easy to do what you just did, either. Pulled that pitch right out of the air, you did! So, this is a Vietnam war song that we could all rally around. Guys carried their brothers to safety. He ain't heavy; he's my brother.
This song has a story.1918 a little boy (Howard Loomis)with polio (he wore heavy leg braces)was dumped at an orphanage by his mother.Walking was difficult, especially up an down stairs.The older boys started carrying Howard on their backs because it was so difficult for him to walk.One day,the priest who ran the home asked one of the boys(Reuben Granger)if carrying Howard was difficult.Reuben said"He Ain't Heavy,Father....He's my Brother.Kinda gets you in the Feels.
Funny that you said they reminded you of The Bee Gees, as they both have their roots in Manchester England. The Hollies were the last concert my Mum ever attended a few months before she died back in 1993 and they are still touring. I actually bought my Dad tickets to see them earlier this year but it had to be postponed due to Covid-19. If you want to check out some of their early stuff, I’d recommend starting with ‘Can’t Let Go’ from the 60’s but I’d also recommend ‘The Air That I Breathe’ from the 70’s.
This song was from an era when we really believed we could make a difference in this cold old world. We could use a little more of this attitude today. ❤️
I was 10 years old in '69 when this song came out...calling for everyone to take care of each other. I'm now 61 years old and have seen much. This song is as relevant and necessary now as it was all those years ago. ☮💜
I always remember this song as a kid in the 90s there was an addiction help commercial with this song and it showed a short story of 2 brothers growing up and when they're adults one is visiting the other in a hospital, it was actually very confusing as a kid, he was in a robe and I didn't understand why he has to be there, I think I though it was an aids commercial cuz I didn't know what drugs really were, I'm gonna try and find it on youtube
I found it, ua-cam.com/video/P6rO3TGDAHs/v-deo.html Wow it must be at least 25 years since I've seen it, the commercial was clearly about drug use but I remember being very confused as a kid
If you watch, it was the other guitar player on the left, Terry Sylvester, that took the lead vocal for that one line while Alan Clark brought the harmonica up to play. The Hollies were a top producing British Band in the late 60's and 70's who's music is timeless
He ain't heavy, Father… he's m' brother.” Those iconic words have symbolized the spirit of Boys Town for decades. ... In 1943, Father Flanagan was paging through a copy of Ideal magazine when he saw an image of an older boy carrying a younger boy on his back. The caption read, “He ain't heavy, mister… he's my brother.”Jun 9, 2017  Boys Town › blog › Pages › story-b... The Story Behind “He Ain't Heavy…” - Boys Town
In 1918, Fr Flanagan saw one boy carrying his crippled brother on his back. When he asked if the boy was heavy, the older one replied: “He ain’t heavy; he’s my brother, Father.” This inspired Fr Flanagan to adopt the response as a slogan for Boys Town, and it, in turn inspired the famous song, which became a hit for the Hollies in 1969 and Neil Diamond in 1970.
Mr V when I heard this song on this video I said that song sounds familiar n it was played on the movie Rambo III ending credits which it was performed by Bill Medley. Check it out n it's even has a heavier tone with Bill Medley's tone.
YES! I would love for Mr. Video's first reaction to CSN to be Questions / Carry On. Or Suite Judy Blue Eyes. But I can already see the joy on his face when they reach the climax of Carry On.
Mr Video I love you. You are real. I loved your whole reaction top to bottom. It's a great song. It might be my favorite song in the world. ...that harmonica transition drove me crazy too. But it's a great song. I love it. I agree with the Hollies. I try my best. Peace&Love, A Child of the 70's, Laurie
Their group name came from their respect for music legend, Buddy Holly. Neil Diamond did a great cover of this song - I love both versions - love the song, as it states in such a beautiful way, that caring for your fellow human who is in need of help, isn't a burden when you have compassion in your heart.
So, so many people say this was written about Vietnam. All I will say is look up the history of "Boys Town". From there you can draw your own conclusion. Whatever; it is still one of the most heart moving pieces of music I have ever heard.
Your right, the title of the song was the motto for boys town ran by a priest in 1917 for troubled and homeless boys, the song was written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell, then giving to Joe cocker and then the hollies ,I also agree the lyrics are so powerful that the song can mean many things to many people .
@@v.downes9608 And a very worthwhile sentiment that is. You are obviously a very caring human. Personally it has always made me think of the downtrodden and neglected of our human family.
LÉO….at our house this song is special. My oldest son has a brother with Down Syndrome. And he says. He ain’t heavy. He’s my brother. No burden is he to bear❤
Hey Handsome, I love this reaction! At my graduation from the Fire Academy, I was the only female. They played this song with a video of us training from day 1 to our last field test, a live burn. I was featured inside a burning house, on the nozzle and carrying my partner from a third story window, 6'3' 264 pounds down a ladder. In slow motion I'm taking off my helmet and face mask....smiling ear to ear...hugs from all my brothers my class mates. 1993.
We're all brothers under the sun and should help each other carry their loads.a message before it's time. Love the hollies. They had so many great songs and that young guy on the guitar never gets any older!
This, and The Youngbloods - Get Together, has stamped the world with 2 of the most inspirational songs of “love one another, help one another, brothers and sisters” Both released during the Vietnam War.
If you can find it there is a documentary on the Hollies which spans there career (it is on Amazon Prime in Canada I don't know about the US) Worth watching!
This song was for the boys in Vietnam during conflict ! We were all brothers of man doing a job . Color never mattered ever!!! Could use more brotherhood like that today
my mum's best friend when they where teenagers went out with the drummer from the hollies mum got to see all the cool bands in the 60s I have 3 big brothers and this is my song to them especially when 2 went to war 🏴🏴
The Hollies created so many great songs. You will be going down a rabbit hole with guys. Also, this lineup featured Allan Clarke, vocals and Harmonica, Terry Sylvester - Rhythm guitar and vocals, Tony Hicks- Lead and bass guitars and vocals, Bernie Calvert - Bass guitar and Piano, and Bobby Elliot - Drums. I would recommend On a Carousel, Look Through Any Window, Romany, Stop, Stop, Stop, and many others.
IN 1918 a boy named Howard Loomis was abandoned by his mother at Father Flanigans home for boys. Howard had polio and wore heavy leg braces. Walking was difficult and especially using stairs. The older boys carried him up and down 5he stairs. Father Flanigan asked one of the boys, Reuben Granger if carrying Howard was hard. Reuben said, He aint heavy, Father....he's my brother.. There is a statue at Boys Town that shows the scenario and has the saying on it.
Coincidentally, when this song got re-released in the UK in 1989 (it was used on a commercial) and actually topped the singles chart, my brother was living with me because he had fallen on hard times. A straight role reversal from the days when he used to pick me up form school on his motorcycle.
Brilliant song, i remember this song playing over a video of refugee kids crying at a refugee camp, that's what this song is about to stop hurting and start helping our brothers no matter who they are or where they are.
I Love your channel... you play music that I forgot about long ago. This song is so beautiful and I will have to listen to regularly from now on. Thanks for all these great reminders. Keep up your fantastic work!!!
for many years there was a place called "Father Flanagan's Boys Town" It was an orphanage, and their fundraiser each Christmas was to sell Christmas stamps. The picture on the stamp was of a boy walking in knee deep snow with a smaller boy on his back. The caption was "He ain't heavy, Father. He's my brother"
I grew up attending a progressive Catholic church and school in the 70's. My favorite memory was when we'd sing a medley at the end of mass consisting of this song, Bridge Over Troubled Water, and You've Got A Friend.
When you said I'm your brother too, that's exactly what this song is about! The brotherhood of mankind.
Exactly.
You took the words out of my mouth 👄
Hollies Long Cool Woman in a black dress
YES!!!
Absolutely!
Indubitably!
that ones always been my favorite
Ronald Poddig Great Song!
This song is about life and we all struggle so we should all help each other because we are all brothers.
Amen.
I remember this song was in a commercial about drug addiction back in the day
@@Ottawajames A commercial about drug addiction? There were selling narcotics?
Captain you're exactly right but I thought of a song for you Van Zant help somebody help somebody by the band science
And yes they are Ronnie Van Zant's Brothers
This song has special meaning to me, I had a little brother who died when this song was out. He was 4 years old! Breaks my heart when I hear this after nearly 50 years!😢
😢🤗😍
🙏🙏💔
Hugs, Baby Girl. Hugs.
The loss of a child always hits harder than when an adult passes. I am so sorry for your loss. Even though your brother isn't physically here. I can guarantee that he has always been by your side. You will be reunited with your little brother. When God calls you home. God bless! 🕊️❤️
A kid shows up at Boy's Town Orphanage carrying a child on his back. Father Flanagan the priest that runs the orphanage says he'll help carry the child and the boy replies, "He ain't heavy, he's my brother." from the history of Boy's Town, I went to Catholic high school, we used to sing this song in church. Check out Turn Turn Turn.
Turn Turn Turn was by the Byrds
Apparently the phrase has it's origin in a reply of a little girl in 1884 who was carrying her young brother, who though small, was nearly as big as the girl herself. The phrase was used as a magazine column title, and then used as a slogan by Father Flanagan.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He_Ain%27t_Heavy,_He%27s_My_Brother
Cool 🤔😍🤗
@@mikeyaureliush9017 That little girl was Scottish! The quote "He's na heavy, he's mi brither!"
Boystowm was in my hometown. Truly amazing special place.
I always thought the Hollies were underrated. They have a lot of good songs and were around a long time.
getting our brothers out of Viet NAM he aint heavy hes my brother
ed torrejon This song chokes me up. Vietnam has that effect on me too. I was really young back then, but we used to get “Life” and “Look” magazines. I remember the pictures. I also remember asking about those pictures, but the adults wouldn’t say much about it. I had uncles and cousins there. I found out later, they only wanted to protect me from the ravages of war. What they didn’t know, was their not telling me, left me to my own imagination and those magazines. I had nightmares for the soldiers, the villages and their people. The children! Just awful. All of it was just awful. Especially the aftermath that people still suffer to this day. ❤️
Yes carrying your brother out of the trenches of Vietnam. The road is long. My brother was in Vietnam at that time
My father would curse the war every time they put the death count on the news. He was a veteran, and respected the men who went, but hated the war...it will always be etched in my mind. A scar on our country in so many ways!
YES,yes my friend....THANK YOU! My Daddy taught me the meaning of this song.😞 He passed away 6/14/09. He lived with so much after being exposed to Agent Orange in the war. The pain was relentless from the diabetes and neuropathy. The mental illness,.....i miss him so damn much..😔🥺🥺
My husband was there. 101st airborne. I miss him-my soulmate.
This song has so much meaning to me. I spent 27 years taking care of my brother who had special needs. This was our song. He passed away and my heart is still broken. Thank you for the reaction. 😍
you got it .. he's my brother, yes he is saying YOU . thats it. thats the message
Long cool woman is a must
Absolutely
My fave song by them
One of my fav driving songs
Great song often confused as CCR
Of course.
"The road is long ... with many a winding turn ... that leads us to who knows where ..."
Lots of truth and feelings in this song. 🔥
We need to remember this in our time of Corona...
Good sentiment for these times, we're all brothers, people forget this! Love your appreciation for good music, keep it up!
Our pants go on one leg at a time
No matter how rich or poor
If cut we all bleed red
No matter the color of skin.
Anti-War some for all times
Thank you once again for touching my heart with music. Mr. Vodeo you're PISSHA. That's a Boston MA compliment.
My grandfather used to be a touring musician back in the 70s, he was playing this song at a bar and his lil brother happened into the bar.
His brother was a Vietnam vet, who rode with the Hells Angels and suffered a lot of PTSD and drug problems after Vietnam and that was the first time he saw his brother after years (of his brother being off on the road). He cries when he tells that story of seeing him while playing that song.
This song always chokes me up.
Lost my b brother to cancer...this was the one song or words I could have said to him.. although through his journey I never left his side one second..I miss him and this brought back so many emotions... thank you my friend for this reaction...I cried but a good cry...man you are amazing keep up the good work..cause we as a family here have your back..your our brother!!
Cathy Marlow, your post mad me so sad. I’m truly sorry that you lost your brother. As I listened, I was thinking about some losses in my own life. That song just hits a vulnerable spot in the heart. 😢
Cathy Marlow Hi Cathy! I'm SO sorry for your loss! I have an older brother and he lives alone on the other side of the city! I worry about him! I teamed up as soon as I read your comment! I'm a softie! Please take care and God Bless from Australia.
My cousin has Downs Syndrome and he and his performing art buddies did a rendition of this that totally broke me. So beautiful ❤️
What an amazing sister you are x god bless x
Cathy Marlow, I lost my brother to pancreatic cancer. I was devastated. I couldn’t function and I didn’t want to live without him. I finally got a tattoo on my shoulder with a cross that says, he ain’t heavy, he’s my brother, and I felt like I always had him with me because I felt guilty for living and not thinking about him every minute of every day. 🙏❤️
i've used this quote for many many years "he ain't heavy he's by brother", it has served me well
The Hollies can harmonize with the best of them. Wow! So smooth
The acoustic guitar guy is also singing the melody on that line and takes over for the last word while the lead singer transitions to harmonica. Next up of their later period: "The Air I Breathe" and "Long Cool Woman". From their earlier period "Bus Stop" and "Carrie Ann".
That 'other guy' is Tony Hicks. The Hollies were a 3 part harmony but Graham Nash left the band to join David Crosby and Stephen Stills.
Read below pls
@@nikolateslasj5854 All true. I phrased it that way because theres no way Mr Video would have known his actual name. The same reason I referred to Allan as "lead singer" not by name.
It ain't easy to do what you just did, either. Pulled that pitch right out of the air, you did! So, this is a Vietnam war song that we could all rally around. Guys carried their brothers to safety. He ain't heavy; he's my brother.
This song has a story.1918 a little boy (Howard Loomis)with polio (he wore heavy leg braces)was dumped at an orphanage by his mother.Walking was difficult, especially up an down stairs.The older boys started carrying Howard on their backs because it was so difficult for him to walk.One day,the priest who ran the home asked one of the boys(Reuben Granger)if carrying Howard was difficult.Reuben said"He Ain't Heavy,Father....He's my Brother.Kinda gets you in the Feels.
Funny that you said they reminded you of The Bee Gees, as they both have their roots in Manchester England. The Hollies were the last concert my Mum ever attended a few months before she died back in 1993 and they are still touring. I actually bought my Dad tickets to see them earlier this year but it had to be postponed due to Covid-19.
If you want to check out some of their early stuff, I’d recommend starting with ‘Can’t Let Go’ from the 60’s but I’d also recommend ‘The Air That I Breathe’ from the 70’s.
I like that song he ain’t heavy, he’s my brother. It touches my heart ❤️
This song was from an era when we really believed we could make a difference in this cold old world. We could use a little more of this attitude today. ❤️
This song grabs your heart and makes you want to burst with emotion. Let in out, brother. I love every reaction you pour out.
Check out their songs "air that i breath" and "long cool woman".
Both of these are panty droppers!
I was 10 years old in '69 when this song came out...calling for everyone to take care of each other. I'm now 61 years old and have seen much. This song is as relevant and necessary now as it was all those years ago. ☮💜
I always remember this song as a kid in the 90s there was an addiction help commercial with this song and it showed a short story of 2 brothers growing up and when they're adults one is visiting the other in a hospital, it was actually very confusing as a kid, he was in a robe and I didn't understand why he has to be there, I think I though it was an aids commercial cuz I didn't know what drugs really were, I'm gonna try and find it on youtube
I found it, ua-cam.com/video/P6rO3TGDAHs/v-deo.html
Wow it must be at least 25 years since I've seen it, the commercial was clearly about drug use but I remember being very confused as a kid
If you watch, it was the other guitar player on the left, Terry Sylvester, that took the lead vocal for that one line while Alan Clark brought the harmonica up to play. The Hollies were a top producing British Band in the late 60's and 70's who's music is timeless
He ain't heavy, Father… he's m' brother.” Those iconic words have symbolized the spirit of Boys Town for decades. ... In 1943, Father Flanagan was paging through a copy of Ideal magazine when he saw an image of an older boy carrying a younger boy on his back. The caption read, “He ain't heavy, mister… he's my brother.”Jun 9, 2017

Boys Town › blog › Pages › story-b...
The Story Behind “He Ain't Heavy…” - Boys Town
Great reaction my friend.. Sending best wishes from ENGLAND uk
Being at a loss for words shows your respect for a brilliant song.
My eldest sons carried their 11 year old brothers white, red rose covered coffin into the church at his funeral to this and I cried like a baby
Another go to song for me when the world around me feels so divided - lifts my spirits every time.
Now that’s a grade A f*cking tune man
YES
Many amazing songs. One of the best bands.
If Im leaning at all, then Im leaning with sadness that everyones heart isn't filled with the gladness of love for one another....
I love listening to every ones reactions to songs I've been listening to since the 60's through the 70's
This song should be listened to by everyone Right Now!
In 1918, Fr Flanagan saw one boy carrying his crippled brother on his back. When he asked if the boy was heavy, the older one replied: “He ain’t heavy; he’s my brother, Father.”
This inspired Fr Flanagan to adopt the response as a slogan for Boys Town, and it, in turn inspired the famous song, which became a hit for the Hollies in 1969 and Neil Diamond in 1970.
Someone made a video of this with photos of military men saving their brothers in arms, it really chokes you up.
Also then you get to hear their gorgeous studio recording of this song.
Also, picture in your head, new york firefighters carrying world trade centre victims out of the rumble. very emotional song about humanity!
Mr V when I heard this song on this video I said that song sounds familiar n it was played on the movie Rambo III ending credits which it was performed by Bill Medley. Check it out n it's even has a heavier tone with Bill Medley's tone.
Graham Nash was originally in the Hollies before moving to America to become part of the brilliant Crosby, Stills and Nash.
YES! I would love for Mr. Video's first reaction to CSN to be Questions / Carry On. Or Suite Judy Blue Eyes. But I can already see the joy on his face when they reach the climax of Carry On.
And Young.
Mr Video I love you. You are real. I loved your whole reaction top to bottom. It's a great song. It might be my favorite song in the world. ...that harmonica transition drove me crazy too. But it's a great song. I love it. I agree with the Hollies. I try my best. Peace&Love, A Child of the 70's, Laurie
One of the most beautiful songs ever written ❤
There song All I need is the air that i breathe
Priceless song 😍🤩😉
Their group name came from their respect for music legend, Buddy Holly.
Neil Diamond did a great cover of this song - I love both versions - love the song, as it states in such a beautiful way, that caring for your fellow human who is in need of help, isn't a burden when you have compassion in your heart.
So, so many people say this was written about Vietnam.
All I will say is look up the history of "Boys Town". From there you can draw your own conclusion.
Whatever; it is still one of the most heart moving pieces of music I have ever heard.
One boy carrying another has been their lo-go. Yes it started there at Boys Town
Great song for all time
Your right, the title of the song was the motto for boys town ran by a priest in 1917 for troubled and homeless boys, the song was written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell, then giving to Joe cocker and then the hollies ,I also agree the lyrics are so powerful that the song can mean many things to many people .
Wonko Da Sane I always thought of the disable children when I heard this song.
@@v.downes9608 And a very worthwhile sentiment that is. You are obviously a very caring human. Personally it has always made me think of the downtrodden and neglected of our human family.
I don't think it was written about Vietnam, but the sentiment was applied in that era, and properly too, I think.
LÉO….at our house this song is special. My oldest son has a brother with Down Syndrome. And he says. He ain’t heavy. He’s my brother. No burden is he to bear❤
The vocal talent on display in this song is unbelievable.
"The Air That I Breathe" and "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress".
Ridiculously successful band, had tons of hits, they are from England 👌👍
I've heard that song since I was a kid and never "listened" to them saying "he ain't heavy, he's my brother". Maybe I heard he in heaven.
You'd LOVE Dion's Abraham, Martin, and John (and Bobby) ... We need to get this song back out there!!!!
Yep! “Long cool woman” is a MUST! 🧡💛✌️✨
Kenny Rogers and The First Edition’s “Tell It All Brother” is another must.
And the song ruby by them
I just Checked in (to see what condition my condition is in) by KR and First Edition
Ann k: awesome suggestion,I haven't heard that tune for years.
@ Andrew Stephens Yes! Another great one! ‘I Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)’!
If I'm laden at all
I'm laden with sadness
That everyone's heart isn't
Filled with the gladness
Of love for one another...
I love your reaction!!! You rock man!! ❤❤❤
Hey Handsome, I love this reaction! At my graduation from the Fire Academy, I was the only female. They played this song with a video of us training from day 1 to our last field test, a live burn. I was featured inside a burning house, on the nozzle and carrying my partner from a third story window, 6'3' 264 pounds down a ladder. In slow motion I'm taking off my helmet and face mask....smiling ear to ear...hugs from all my brothers my class mates. 1993.
dude on guitar faded in , hit it perfectly
Before becoming famous , Elton John was a session musician. He played the piano when The Hollies recorded the song in the studio
Bruh someone else was singing when he whipped up the harmonica. I know it looked like FM, but it was just a smooth transition. lol
Man now that was a fucking fast reply! You da man!
Alan Clarke was singing but Tony Hicks (left) finishes the vocal when Clarke picks up the harmonica.. They have amazing harmonies.
@@nikolateslasj5854 ..Terry Sylvester sang at end😊
I love this song.
We're all brothers under the sun and should help each other carry their loads.a message before it's time. Love the hollies. They had so many great songs and that young guy on the guitar never gets any older!
This, and The Youngbloods - Get Together, has stamped the world with 2 of the most inspirational songs of “love one another, help one another, brothers and sisters”
Both released during the Vietnam War.
From the time it came in 1969 through the 70's every Radio station played this song 24-7 😎
If you can find it there is a documentary on the Hollies which spans there career (it is on Amazon Prime in Canada I don't know about the US) Worth watching!
Always loved this 🎵 song 🎵 ❤
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I love Allan Clarke's voice. INCREDIBLE!!🤗❤️
You went down a rabbit hole there, try The Air That I Breath, Bus Stop, Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress. Epic Songs Enjoy.
This song was for the boys in Vietnam during conflict ! We were all brothers of man doing a job . Color never mattered ever!!! Could use more brotherhood like that today
Amen.
my mum's best friend when they where teenagers went out with the drummer from the hollies mum got to see all the cool bands in the 60s
I have 3 big brothers and this is my song to them especially when 2 went to war 🏴🏴
The dude in the back on the left covered the tune while he started to play.
The Hollies created so many great songs. You will be going down a rabbit hole with guys. Also, this lineup featured Allan Clarke, vocals and Harmonica, Terry Sylvester - Rhythm guitar and vocals, Tony Hicks- Lead and bass guitars and vocals, Bernie Calvert - Bass guitar and Piano, and Bobby Elliot - Drums. I would recommend On a Carousel, Look Through Any Window, Romany, Stop, Stop, Stop, and many others.
l close my eyes and l'm back in 1969.......simply brilliant Britsh band singing with real passion ...🙂
The most MEANINGFUL song ever wrote. Beautiful..
this song still applies to everything thats happening today. Love for one another. Help each other on the way.
A hymn to humanity and kindness.
Always brings a tear to the eye. Bobby Russell wrote this song while dying of cancer in Los Angeles, recorded in 1969.
"He ain't Heavy, he's my brother", deadly song, God bless you bro 💯🙏
Bro. Lawd!!! I can't. I haven't laughed this hard in my life. Leave my brotha alone.
IN 1918 a boy named Howard Loomis was abandoned by his mother at Father Flanigans home for boys. Howard had polio and wore heavy leg braces. Walking was difficult and especially using stairs. The older boys carried him up and down 5he stairs. Father Flanigan asked one of the boys, Reuben Granger if carrying Howard was hard. Reuben said, He aint heavy, Father....he's my brother.. There is a statue at Boys Town that shows the scenario and has the saying on it.
Coincidentally, when this song got re-released in the UK in 1989 (it was used on a commercial) and actually topped the singles chart, my brother was living with me because he had fallen on hard times. A straight role reversal from the days when he used to pick me up form school on his motorcycle.
Brilliant song, i remember this song playing over a video of refugee kids crying at a refugee camp, that's what this song is about to stop hurting and start helping our brothers no matter who they are or where they are.
The bass player did the last note when the lead singer started play the harmonica. It was brilliant !
7:20 the final note is sung by one of the backup singers (you can hear the change in voice) while the lead singer goes into harmonica
You speak gangster but your heart is with all who Love ❤️
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Yes that song Floors me every time ..we played it at my brother's funeral.
This was the song of the 1980s cop ads in New Zealand. I remember sad ads carrying people out of fires etc. he ain’t heavy..
Chris Cornell “Nothing compares 2 U” Live at Sirius XM! Dude is amazing with this Prince cover!! Keep it up man!
Yes this ones a must
You make me laugh so much. You just have to hit pause with that expression on your face and before you’ve even said anything I am laughing out loud.
I KNOW. His reaction the The Hollies "He Ain't Heavy" was priceless. 😂💜 Allan Clarke's voice is so amazing. Such a strong and 'CLEAN' voice.
The universal brother in us all. We are meant to take care of each other.
It’s in our DNA.
Your reaction to this song is my favorite. If you have siblings, is impossible not to be moved by these lyrics and the fantastic melody.
Bus Stop, The Air That I Breathe, Long Cool Woman. Each one so different from the others, all of them so good! I love the Hollies.🥰
You're doing some of the most diverse, amazing genres of music. I love it
its a long long road from which there is no return meaning our journey through life
our brother is everyone...thats what i take from the song
Lovely song
I Love your channel... you play music that I forgot about long ago. This song is so beautiful and I will have to listen to regularly from now on. Thanks for all these great reminders. Keep up your fantastic work!!!
I soooo loved your reaction. You and I are feeling the same and we couldn’t be more different. Thanks for you being you. He’s my brother!!!!❤❤❤
for many years there was a place called "Father Flanagan's Boys Town" It was an orphanage, and their fundraiser each Christmas was to sell Christmas stamps. The picture on the stamp was of a boy walking in knee deep snow with a smaller boy on his back. The caption was "He ain't heavy, Father. He's my brother"
I grew up attending a progressive Catholic church and school in the 70's. My favorite memory was when we'd sing a medley at the end of mass consisting of this song, Bridge Over Troubled Water, and You've Got A Friend.
... *All I Need is the Air That I Breathe*