The Hollies wrote many beautiful songs. They were brilliant.

THIS CAPTURES THE SPIRIT OF THE 60'S AND EARLY 70'S FOR SURE! BEAUTIFUL time to grow up in!

THE MOST IMPORTANT SONG , THAT HAS EVER BEEN WTRITTEN IN THE CENTURIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This came out in 1969. You can't imagine how much this song meant to our soldiers in the Vietnam War watching their friends lose their lives at such a young age. Lead singer is Allan Clarke. He's still alive! The instrument is a harmonica. *THE AIR THAT I BREATHE* should be next! 😎

The title came from the motto for Boys Town, a community formed in 1917 by a Catholic priest named Father Edward Flanagan. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, it was a place where troubled or homeless boys could come for help. In 1941, Father Flanagan was looking at a magazine called The Messenger when he came across a drawing of a boy carrying a younger boy on his back, with the caption, "He ain't heavy Mr., he's my brother." Father Flanagan thought the image and phrase captured the spirit of Boys Town, so he got permission and commissioned a statue of the drawing with the inscription, "He ain't heavy Father, he's my brother." The statue and phrase became the logo for Boys Town.

@michaeltaylor8835

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of abuse happened at Boys Town

@teresathompson1114

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaeltaylor8835 abuse happens everywhere

@faithpearlgenied-a5517

2 жыл бұрын

@@teresathompson1114 What kind of ridiculous reply is that? Number one, abuse doesn't actually happen 'everywhere' although it has the potential to in a lot of scenarios. Also, abuse happening at other places has no bearing whatsoever what the previous commenter rightly pointed out. He just made a simple, true statement. Unless you're living under a rock, you know the Catholic Church has a very particular problem in regards to child abuse. Nothing wrong with people pointing it out.

Love this group. The Hollies are a British pop rock group formed in 1962 & known for their great harmonies. They were a Merseybeat-type music group. They had so many great songs such as "Bus Stop", "Stop Stop Stop", "On A Carousel", "Carrie Anne", "Just One Look", "Here I Go Again", "Look Through Any Window", "King Midas In Reverse", "Jennifer Eccles", "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress" & "The Air That I Breathe". "Graham Nash" was originally in this group & left in 1968 to form "Crosby, Stills & Nash".

@MrsMillwall

2 жыл бұрын

Was from Manchester not Liverpool, so wasn't part of the Mersey beat scene. ✌️

@garybennett6442

2 жыл бұрын

Listen to the Another Night album,

@virtualpilgrim8645

Жыл бұрын

The Hollies also did Smoke On The Water, War Pigs, The Rapper, and Please Release Me.

i think its cool , guys like you are listening to this old stuff. i`m 63 , i appreciate new music . glad our old songs are being appreciated . no matter when they were played , GOOD MUSIC IS GOOD MUSIC

This song always chokes me up. Reminds me of my dad and his brother. RIP

@MrDaiseymay

Жыл бұрын

me too--I'm the last of 7 brothers

A song representing care for another person... Much needed in all times 🙏

Love this song. So beautifully written, and sung.. The video I always watched is men at war. Those carrying their wounded. This can bring tears to your eyes❤

With what's going on in the Ukraine right now, this song reminds me of how accommodating and wonderful the people in Poland are being. Taking in strangers and welcoming them into their homes and treating them like family. Brings tears to my eyes. Cheers to Poland!

You should do their song Air That I Breathe, it’s a masterpiece imo

@angieoutwater5071

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! Great one!!

@shotgunblast28

2 жыл бұрын

I forgot about that song. Carrie Ann too. I love them

@terryhorowitz7076

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

Allan Clarke is singing this. The Hollies have a long list of great songs but this is an amazing song with great vocals all around. Takes your breath away. Man, I love those 1960's & 70's!!! The Hollies didn't write this song but they made it a hit. I cannot play a "harmonica" either. Thanks for reacting to this!

I LOVE it when you're reacting and they hit a note that makes your eyes pop wide open. It always tickles me. lol You'd really like Air That I Breathe. 😊

This song should be a world anthem .. the most emotionally powerful song ever

Love this song! One of my favorite's by them is "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress"!

IMO the 70's has the best songs ever! This came out on early 70's.

I appreciate your appreciation of this song!! love this song.. I’m old -62 and glad you enjoyed it!!!!!

Brother you’re spot on, great song, composition and execution but most of all the message is world class and we all need to sign on to it.

Love this band and this song! The lead singer's name is Allan Clarke. You said the band name correctly btw. :)

That was a harmonica. I remember when this song came out. It will make you cry if your not careful. I still get chill-bumps when I hear it. We had such good music 🎵😂 back then and a great variety with some great song writers and musicians.

Tissue Please! I have 7 brothers 6 are older and 1 younger. 5 are in Rockin' Roll Heaven now! And I miss them more every day! 🙏 They also do a song called Long Cool Woman In A black Dress! An up beat classic.

@anytimejammin-eva

2 жыл бұрын

@ColonialBuckeye Thank you! The song I guess caught me in a melancholy moment! One thing I did realize, I didn't say anything about the song it's self. 🤦‍♀️ It's a good song for great blended harmony vocals. I've lost track of the amount of covers that's done this song. Next to The Hollies version, (don't laugh) I think the Osmond Brothers do a kick butt version. Their vocal harmony talent is solid talent. Anyway, another song I hope ADOGG reacts to is Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress by The Hollies. Now there's a classic song! 😎 Again, thanks for your kind words! Take Care!

It is a beautiful song. it was released in 1969 during the Vietnam war.

This came out when I was in the 7th grade. I remember at lunchtime, we ran to my classmate’s house so we could listen to this record, great memories ✌️🎶💙

I was born in 62 my mother and father loved them so I grew up listening to them.

I've always loved this song! So powerful. ❤️

I'd forgotten how much I loved this song. Thanks for your reaction.

This was for the boys of Vietnam, 1968, 69, & America & the brotherhood everyone wanted them. A masterpiece of the true nature & soul of the meaning of us all here in this earth.

This song is from the generation who wanted everyone to love all of humanity

@musicairplanes4884

2 жыл бұрын

And then so many turned into Trump supporters. I don't know what the F happened to them.

@NanaRMC

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly some from the same generation are now the one's threatening the freedoms of those they were fighting to protect at the time. Shows how power and money can corrupt.

@scottg62g

2 жыл бұрын

@@NanaRMC What Freedoms are you referring to? The way I remember it a bunch of drunk and drug addled hippies didn't want to get drafted into military service and sent to Vietnam. So, who's getting drafted lately?

@NanaRMC

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottg62g NO one is getting drafted THANK GOD. I am referring to SOME of the soldiers and others who made sacrifices for our freedoms are now the ones who planned and tried to stop a free and fair election, harassing the lbgtq+ etc. But this isn't the forum to discuss politics. Maybe some othere time...have a good day. 👍

@scottg62g

2 жыл бұрын

@@NanaRMC Well you started the discussion. As soon as you realize your argument is pathetic all of a sudden this isn't the place. Predictable. I don't recall when I was in the military taking an oath to defend angry butt sex. I took an oath to defend the Constitution. LGBTQ+ and abortion isn't in the Constitution. Life Liberty and pursuit of happiness? That's in the Declaration of Independence. It's not a right guaranteed by the Constitution. Take a Civics class or something.

The two harmonica solos are a killer; especially in this live version.

I saw The Hollies live, twice. Locked away in my memory as some of my favourite concerts.

Everyone should hear this song. It’s what the world needs right now ! So many mixed up people that we can help, to help themselves. Instead of anti depression medicine, if you have just ONE person who cares is worth it’s weight in gold.

One of the best reactions to this song I've seen, you are a true gent. He Ain't Heavy is one of the most honest, purest songs ever, and it is my number one. This is possibly the most 'human' so ever, and you have given it the title it deserves ....

The lead singer is Alan Clark. And they come from my home town Manchester England.

Mankind needs to live this song.

Just gave this original 45 to my daughter. She loves classic rock. Got it back in the day!

I think of my brother and HE AINT HEAVY, HES MY BROTHER.3 Yrs older.When we were kids I followed him like a puppy. I Still hug and kiss him each time .I lost 3 older brothers, Jimi and his paternal twin, and the oldest boy of family Benito Jr..my brother Jose and I are Extremely tight.He ain't HEAVY.. Peace and Love to all., Keep the love between you and your brother.

Real story as reflected in Forrest Gump. Author read in newspaper re white soldier carrying wounded black soldier twice his weight during Vietnam war. Title was his reply to the question "ain't he heavy".

Special for the Ukraine, perfect song in this hard time. Thank you from Germany!

This is what we had growing up, those of us from the boomer generation. We were IN LOVE with our music. I was glued to the radio from a young age, when not at school.

It's been A L O N G Time since I've heard this .Still is Awesome

The Hollies had many many super hits! He is playing a harmonica! Listen to Long Cool Woman, The Air that I breathe, bus stop, Sandy, Stop! Stop! Stop!, On a Carrousel, Hey Carianne, you can go on! The Hollies still perform!

I cry everytime I hear this, it was used at my father in laws funeral. It was picked to be played by his only surviving sibling

The story I heard at the time was, that a Vietnam Vet was carrying another who could´nt obtain a wheelchair, he was asked if it was to heavy for him, his answer was the title of the song...Peace.

Another great song from another great band in the 60's! Still have the 45.

The Hollies are amazing- all their songs are so unique... They kick so much ass. 💖💖💖

Pull up this song on KZread video with Vietnam soldiers carrying their wounded brothers off the battlefields. Its heart wrenching. Harmonic is what he was playing.

I agree - terrific song! The lead singer made a slight error singing this version:. He meant to sing: "...that everyone's heart isn't filled with the gladness of love...". 💗💗💗💗. ( harmonica )

The title of this song goes all the way back to an 1884 book called The Parables of Jesus. Over the years many other people have used this song title. Fr. Flanagan used this title in promoting Boys Town. The lyrics are beautiful and have great meaning. Especially in this day and age.

@xScooterAZx

Жыл бұрын

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. That's where the saying is from.

This is a beautiful song about lifting your fellow man up when he needs help. We need this song today. Think it was the 70s when it was released.

Came out in the early 1970's. Should be played on the radio today and everyday.

Powerful message that still inspires

Probably one of the most heartfelt songs, ever, along with You'll Never Walk Alone by Jerry & The Pacemakers, Bridge over Troubled Waters by Simon & Garfunfle and No Matter What by Boyzone.

@sarablack2547

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you'll never walk alone which was adopted by Liverpool FC along time ago and no matter what since the beautiful Stephen gately who sings it passed but I would swap out bridge over troubled water for ferry cross the Mersey also by Gerry and the pacemakers.did you know it's Gerry with a g not j?

@darrenbent7601

2 жыл бұрын

@@sarablack2547 That is a good song too, sorry about the name. It's been ages since I saw the name written down, I forgot that it was Gerry, not Jerry.

@sarablack2547

2 жыл бұрын

@@darrenbent7601that's ok I think it would be jerry in USA like tom and jerry.in the UK you can be just Gerry or your name can be shortened to that from Gerald.

@sarablack2547

2 жыл бұрын

@@darrenbent7601 are you a Autobot or a decpticon?

@darrenbent7601

2 жыл бұрын

@@sarablack2547 I just remembered another song to add to the list. Objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are by Meat Loaf, especially for me the 2nd verse. A very emotional song.

"The Air That I Breathe -The Hollies" and "The Hollies On a Carousel" In The Abbey Road 1967(Reelin' In The Years Archives)" and "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress - The Hollies" and "The Hollies - Carry Ann" all of these suggestions are of live concerts. The Hollies had a long and successful career. Would be a wonderful rabbit hole. I stayed til the end of the video Adogg...appreciate your reactions. Take Care~

The Hollies came out with this song in 1969. Allen Clark is the lead, Tony Hicks is on the guitar, Bobby Elliott on drums, Terry Sylvester on lead guitar and Bernie Calvert on bass Allen Clark also plays the mouth organ

This live version is great, recorded version even better. Thanks for putting this up!

The Hollies are one of the best groups of the 60s. The 2011 documentary "Look Through Any Window" can be seen on Amazon and is fantastic! React to some of their early songs when Graham Nash was still with them.

This song came out in 1969. It was written by Bobby Scott and Bobby Russell who wrote the lyrics on his deathbed as he was dying of cancer. It was first recorded by Kelly Gordon on his album "Defunked". That is the version Tony Hicks of the Hollies first heard in my office. Elton John played piano on the recording. Graham Nash was in the original lineup of the group who come from Manchester. There have been about 150 cover versions of the song.

So beautiful!!!! "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress" is great!!

I love this song so so much. After me Daddy died in August it became really special for me and my brother. That he doesn’t walk the road of grief alone. The Hollies are special to us as my Dad’s favorite song to play and sing the band with my Uncles, was Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress. He loved them.

It’s called an Harmonica and the singer is the brilliant Allan Clarke he doesn’t sing anymore he retired to take care of his sick wife but he did admit his voice isn’t as good as it used to be The Hollies are my husbands favourite group of all time we was always going too see them in the seventies there just brilliant live they’ve had many big hits like Air That I Breathe /Bus Stop /Hey Carianne / Jennifer Eccles /Long Cool Women in a Black Dress and the list goes on Love from Denise in Yorkshire England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👏👏👏👏👍👋💞💞💞💞

Check out Boy's Town Orphanage, This is their motto, the outcast taking care of each other.

You nailed it, a well written song that says it all perfectly.

Alan Clark is one of the best male vocalists to ever grace this planet and Tony is the guitar player and it gets no better than the Hollies. This was 69 I do believe but they have a multitude of number 1 hits. They were inducted into the R and R hall of fame 10 year ago. Well Deserved. It's the harmonica. Lol!

Love this song !!!

Great choice to listen to. The Hollies were a fantastic group with a lot of great music.

The instrument is the harmonica. This song is so needed these days. I ADORED this song when I was a kid. I went to Catholic school and we were taught to sing this song, among others involving peace, love, and togetherness.

It was out in late 60's early 70's ... have you heard the version this group The Hollies did with a bunch of musicians The Justice Collective for the families of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster? Just like they did With USA for Africa We Are the World.. I'm not usually one for remakes but they did a PHENOMENAL job. Paul McCartney was a part of it with other artists who did a beautiful job. The video almost brought me to my knees. This song has always reminded me of my brother who was mentally and physically handicap but he was my brother and we were very close. He died in 1995. As long as there was breath in my body I would have taken care of. He was definitely not a burden. He was my and still is my brother.

The Hollies were best known for well-crafted innocent pop hits. This big ballad was a change for them along with “The Air That I Breathe”. They started out on the “Merseyside” scene (along with The Beatles.)

Allen Clarke-Harmonica and lead vocals Tony Hicks-lead guitar and still with the Hollies since 1963! He is now 78!! Bobby Elliott-drums and still with the band since 1963!! He is now 82! Terry Sylvester-bass Bernie Calvert-piano Awesome group! Allen Clarke still making music too at 82. These guys were & are the real deal!! So many awesome hits! Thank you for your review! Loved seeing your reaction to this beautiful song! Check out some of their other music. Long Cool Woman, Stop, Stop, Stop (about a belly dancer😅), The Air that I Breathe, Hey Willie (about Graham Nash) and so many more!! ❤❤

@stephenshane3131

3 ай бұрын

Elton John played piano on this, not Bernie Calvert.

I’ve always loved this song … I’m so happy that you loved it too!! ♥️👊🏼

Thank you, bro.

They also sang Knights in white satin and many more. Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it.They were very well known in the UK.

Hell yeah. One of my favorite old hippie tunes! #PeaceAndLove4Ever!!

This is a perfect song for these times. Prayers for Ukraine 🇺🇦 Wonderful heartfelt song ❤

@thepunadude

2 жыл бұрын

PRAYERS FOR ALL HUMANITY, UKRAINE IS JUST WHERE THE CABAL DOES ITS DIRTY DEEDS

@Frankincensedjb123

2 жыл бұрын

This song is perfect for all times, for there is, was, and always will be turmoil. It's in the souls of man.

@shotgunblast28

2 жыл бұрын

I know. I’m crying.

@marciawhite692

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is the perfect song

@swoesteban5570

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

How in the wild wild world of sports did you come across this song being that you're so young and I was in the 8th or 9th grade when this was heavily played on the radio? I'm 66 yrs old, 67 next month April a Rock and Metal musician and in school it was sad whenever a classmate was heard crying during school hours...someone in they're family died in Vietnam. This Band was great from the era of the British Invasion of Rock n Roll!...Rock n Roll was the best side affect of any troubled times! Can you believe the music industry now? They banned Rock n Roll you don't hear it anymore...they have been trying for years to shut it down since Elvis Presley! Thanks for your reaction and 'there's plenty more where that came from'! Peace be with you!

Adogg, you and I are driving on the same tonal musical highway . The Hollies, "Look through any window." "Bus Stop" etc etc, I dont matter.

This is a "timeless song! Written by Albert L. Hammond, British Gibraltarean, songwriter, and record producer, performed by the Hollies, pronounced, hollys.

No wayyyyyy, I literally just played this song like 20 minutes ago!! This is synchronicity at its best :D Great vid as always Brother. ONE

I was nine years old when this song came out in 1969. Brings back memories. Another Hollies song i loved is "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress"

Prayers for all humans to learn to love one another. Da Real the song is from 1969; the Hollies sang it. They were a real good band, a real good band.

That sound is a Bb (B flat) Hohner blues harp or also called Harmonica.......The Hollies just a wonderful band years ago!!!!! Spectacular vocals and band as a whole always sounded good!!!!!!

1971 singer is Alan Clarke, guitar is Terry Hicks

this is music of my generation and i love how it can reach across the generations and touch new hearts and souls

1970. The Hollies: Allan Clarke, Lead singer Tony Hicks, lead guitar, vocals, Terry Sylvester, rhythm guitar, vocals, Bobby Elliott, drums, Bernie Calvert, bass

Love your reaction!! It is a harmonica that he is playing. Stevie Wonder also played it a lot in his music. Another big hit by the Hollies is "The Air That I Breathe".

Beautiful message to this song❤🎉

It's a universal call for brotherhood that's still right for the times.

Harmonica. My friend, it’s a harmonica

Beautiful, perfect.

So glad you reacted to this. One of the classics. So many of the songs from the 60's and 70's were message songs about peace, love and care for humanity. Many were very spiritual, not religious. Try "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum, Crystal Blue Persuasion by Tommy James and the Shondells. Miss those days. Hollies (pron. like Christmas Holly.) BTW, that was a harmonica.

When I used to mess up, which was quite a lot, my brother would always bail me out. My other brothers and sister would get upset with him and tell him he should stop helping me. He would just say "he ain't heavy, he's my brother". I miss him so much.

I have heard this from childhood, hundreds of times and it still gives me goosebumps. I recommend "The air that I breathe" or "Gasoline Alley bred" next from The Hollies. Super, massively popular band from 60s onwards. Awesome reaction btw.

Thank you, I'd forgotten how good they were.

Well what can you say about this song amazing well written and touches so many people makes me tear up ❤

An awesome song at the time. Well written, well sang. Deeply felt.

True lyrical and phrasing craftsmanship

This group was huge back in the day.❤

GRAM NASH WAS THE LEAD SINGER WHO LEFT AND HELPED CROSBY STILLS NASH(AND YOUNG) FORM

Hands up, swaying back and forth💕💕