The Hollies Songs Ranked
The Hollies are a British rock group best known for their pioneering and distinctive three-part vocal harmony style. The Hollies became one of the leading British groups of the 1960s and into the mid-1970s. The band was formed by Allan Clarke and Graham Nash in 1962 as a Merseybeat-type music group in Manchester, although some of the band members came from towns further north in East Lancashire. Graham Nash left the group in 1968 to form Crosby, Stills & Nash.
They enjoyed considerable popularity in many countries (at least 60 singles or EPs and 26 albums charting somewhere in the world, spanning over five decades), although they did not achieve major US chart success until “Bus Stop” was released in 1966. The Hollies had over 30 charting singles on the UK Singles Chart and 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Hollies are one of the few UK groups of the early 1960s, along with the Rolling Stones, that have never disbanded and continue to record and perform. In recognition of their achievements, the Hollies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. Here are all of The Hollies’ songs ranked.
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14. What’s Wrong with the Way I Live (For Certain Because, 1966)
“This song is probably the most memorable one for me. It builds up perfectly, and the bass and guitar in the end is A+. I love the eerie feeling of the song as well.”
13. Too Young to Be Married (Confessions of the Mind, 1970)
“An absolutely beautiful song by The Hollies. I cannot listen to this song without getting tears in my eyes. One of its own kind! A classic. If anyone hasn’t heard this song please go listen cause you are missing something special.”
12. I Want You (Hollies Sing Dylan, 1969)
“Awesome, this is a very good song from one of the most iconic albums of all time, it’s very touching and it makes you think.”
11. I Can’t Tell the Bottom From the Top (Collection, 1986)
“Amazing song. Probably one of the best of all time! (Note the piano playing by Elton John ~ when he was still Young Reg Dwight)”
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10. I’m Alive (In The Hollies Style, 1964)
“Beautiful song, through and through. Great when you’re happy, powerful when you’re sad, all around genius piece of art. Timeless stuff.”
9. Stop, Stop, Stop (For Certain Because, 1966)
“This is the song that get me hooked on The Hollies. So much undisclosed passion that lay hidden in this song. When I listen to this song an array of memories and emotions come back to me, and the next time I listen to it I get a totally different experience.”
8. On a Carousel (The Hollies’ Greatest Hits, 1967)
“Definitely a classic listen-to. It’s a very bittersweet song that is just absolutely lovely and its actually the first Hollies song I heard, influencing me to be the big fan I am.
7. Soldier’s Song (All the Hits and More: The Definitive Collection, 1988)
“Definitely one of the most beautiful songs ever made. Great lyrics, nice instrumentals, and The Hollies absolutely spot-on.”
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6. I’m Down (Another Night, 1975)
“Beautiful song, through and through. Great when you’re happy, powerful when you’re sad, all around genius piece of art. Timeless stuff.”
5. Carrie Anne (Evolution, 1967)
“When I listen to this song an array of memories and emotions come back to me, and the next time I listen to it I get a totally different experience. Number 1 in my opinion no doubt.”
4. The Air That I Breath (Hollies, 1974)
“Possibly the most beautiful, haunting and relaxing instrumental I’ve ever heard. The sense of freedom it gives is utterly breathtaking.”
3. He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother (He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, 1970)
“Such a beautiful song. It paints such a vivid image for me of a woman who’s just ethereal. The Hollies is a blessing.”
2. Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) (Distant Light, 1971)
“The Hollies had several hit songs, and unfortunately in 1972 (??), this was one of the last of their truly great hits before they sort of “faded from the scene”. But, it was one of their very best! A true, “rock-’em-sock-it-to-’em” rock-n-roll song!”
1. Bus Stop (Bus Stop, 1966)
“This is a great tune from the 60’s. It was a big radio hit in Chicago on wls and wcfl. I listened to both stations then and this song was played frequently. “
