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Hollies Sing Hollies was the group's somewhat self-conscious follow-up to Hollies Sing Dylan -- in the U.S., it formed the bulk of the He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother LP, with that smash single (totally unlike anything else on the album) overshadowing the rest of the record. If the Hollies began to lose credibility as a frontline rock group, the blame must rest with this album. The songwriting is generally melodic and very pleasant, but little of it is particularly memorable, and the arrangements mostly have a light rock/pop feel to them, closer to Gary Puckett & the Union Gap than to the Beatles. There are one or two very good songs, including "Please Let Me Please," with crisp rhythm guitars and slashing lead parts as well as a catchy central melody and an even better chorus. The group generates a heavier sound on "Do You Believe in Love," and it works, and Allan Clarke's "Soldiers Dilemma" is a rare foray into topical songwriting that's even more striking, heard in the context of the group's soaring harmonies. "Marigold"/"Gloria Swansong" is an ambitious attempt at a suite that doesn't sustain interest for its length, and "You Love 'Cos You Like It" is more lightweight pop, pleasant but not competitive with most of the group's surviving rivals.
© Bruce Eder /TiVo
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Tony Hicks, Vocals, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Writer, Harmonica - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Digital Remasterer Engineer - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Terry Sylvester, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - Bernie Calvert, Bass Guitar, Keyboards
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1999 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Writer, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Harmonica - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Remastering Engineer - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Terry Sylvester, Guitar, Vocals - Bernie Calvert, Bass Guitar, Keyboards
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1999 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Writer, Harmonica - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Digital Remasterer Engineer - Johnny Scott, Orchestral Conductor - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Terry Sylvester, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - Bernie Calvert, Bass Guitar, Keyboards
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1999 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Writer, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Writer, Harmonica - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Remastering Engineer - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Terry Sylvester, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - Bernie Calvert, Bass Guitar, Keyboards
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1999 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Writer, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Writer, Harmonica - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Remastering Engineer - Johnny Scott, Orchestral Conductor - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Terry Sylvester, Guitar, Vocals - Bernie Calvert, Bass Guitar, Keyboards
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1999 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Writer, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Writer, Harmonica - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Remastering Engineer - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Terry Sylvester, Guitar, Vocals - Bernie Calvert, Bass Guitar, Keyboards
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1999 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Writer, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Writer, Harmonica - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Remastering Engineer - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Terry Sylvester, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - Bernie Calvert, Bass Guitar, Keyboards
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1999 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Writer, Harmonica - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Digital Remasterer Engineer - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Terry Sylvester, Guitar, Vocals - Bernie Calvert, Bass Guitar, Keyboards
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1999 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Writer, Harmonica - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Digital Remasterer Engineer - Johnny Scott, Orchestral Conductor - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Terry Sylvester, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - Bernie Calvert, Bass Guitar, Keyboards
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1999 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Writer, Harmonica - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Digital Remasterer Engineer - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Alan Tew, Orchestral Conductor - Terry Sylvester, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - Bernie Calvert, Bass Guitar, Keyboards
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1999 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Harmonica - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Remastering Engineer - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Alan Tew, Orchestral Conductor - Terry Sylvester, Guitar, Vocals - Bernie Calvert, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Writer
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1999 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Writer, Harmonica - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Remastering Engineer - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Terry Sylvester, Guitar, Vocals - Bernie Calvert, Bass Guitar, Keyboards
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1999 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hazzard, Writer - Tony Hicks, Vocals, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Nicky Hopkins, Piano - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Graham nash, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Eric Haydock, Bass Guitar
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1968 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Writer, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Graham nash, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Eric Haydock, Bass Guitar
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1968 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Writer, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Writer, Harmonica - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Remastering Engineer - Graham nash, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Bernie Calvert, Bass Guitar
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2003 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Allan Clarke, Writer - The Hollies, Vocals, Performance, MainArtist - Graham nash, Writer
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2011 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Allan Clarke, Writer - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Engineer, Digital Remasterer - Graham nash, Writer
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2003 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Engineer, Digital Remasterer - Graham nash, Writer
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2003 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Richard Marlow, Writer - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, MixingEngineer, Digital Remasterer Engineer - Graham nash, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Bobby Scott, Writer - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Eric Haydock, Bass Guitar
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2011 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Mixer - Ron Richards, Producer - Peter Bown, Recorder, RecordingEngineer - The Hollies, Vocals, Performance, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Engineer, Digital Remasterer - Graham nash, Writer - Terry Reid, Writer - Peter Hicks, Mixer
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company.
The Hollies, Performance, MainArtist - Les Reed, Writer - Jackie Rae, Writer
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1988 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Doug Kershaw, Writer - The Hollies, Performance, MainArtist
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1988 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hazzard, Writer - Tony Hicks, Vocals, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Nicky Hopkins, Piano - Ron Richards, Producer - Peter Bown, Audio Recording Engineer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Digital Remasterer Engineer - Graham nash, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Eric Haydock, Bass Guitar
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2003 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Writer, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - Ron Richards, Producer - Peter Bown, Audio Recording Engineer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Graham nash, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Eric Haydock, Bass Guitar
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2011 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tony Hicks, Vocals, Writer, Lead Guitar - Allan Clarke, Vocals, Writer, Harmonica - Ron Richards, Producer - The Hollies, MainArtist - Peter Mew, Digital Remasterer Engineer - Graham nash, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - Bobby Elliott, Drums - Bernie Calvert, Bass Guitar
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2003 The Hollies Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Album review
Hollies Sing Hollies was the group's somewhat self-conscious follow-up to Hollies Sing Dylan -- in the U.S., it formed the bulk of the He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother LP, with that smash single (totally unlike anything else on the album) overshadowing the rest of the record. If the Hollies began to lose credibility as a frontline rock group, the blame must rest with this album. The songwriting is generally melodic and very pleasant, but little of it is particularly memorable, and the arrangements mostly have a light rock/pop feel to them, closer to Gary Puckett & the Union Gap than to the Beatles. There are one or two very good songs, including "Please Let Me Please," with crisp rhythm guitars and slashing lead parts as well as a catchy central melody and an even better chorus. The group generates a heavier sound on "Do You Believe in Love," and it works, and Allan Clarke's "Soldiers Dilemma" is a rare foray into topical songwriting that's even more striking, heard in the context of the group's soaring harmonies. "Marigold"/"Gloria Swansong" is an ambitious attempt at a suite that doesn't sustain interest for its length, and "You Love 'Cos You Like It" is more lightweight pop, pleasant but not competitive with most of the group's surviving rivals.
© Bruce Eder /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 25 track(s)
- Total length: 01:13:35
- Main artists: The Hollies
- Label: Rhino
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2013 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
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