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18/04/2020 4:27 pm
John Bono
North Jersey
18/04/2020 5:04 pm
In an interview on Australian TV, singer, Allan Clarke said that this song was his all time......
favourite Hollies song. When asked why, he told the audience that the song was a Rock n Roll gem.
A sister song to this and with the same Telecaster guitar sound and with singer Clarke also playing guitar, is: The day Curly Billy Shot Down Crazy Sam McGee.
Both great songs and always a thrill listening to them.
Many thanks John. You posted a song that for a few minutes, was an isolation breaker. Brought back some great memories too. Always does when ever I hear the song being played.
18/04/2020 5:28 pm
A favorite at dance parties!
19/04/2020 3:29 am
Great song, their best. The group did OK after Graham Nash left, but he did go on to even greater success.
19/04/2020 3:46 am
Oddly enough, this is the first time I have seen the lyrics to this awesome song.
I see now that I have misunderstood the story all these years. Thanks!
19/04/2020 6:08 am
Music is great..the lyrics, well.... meh
19/04/2020 8:02 am
Sometimes a person wonders how some of these odd lyrics are even thought of.
19/04/2020 8:38 am
Aces !!!!!!
19/04/2020 6:29 pm
I guess that song writing is not so difficult if you're a professional songwriter.........
"Allan Clarke wrote this song with the Brittish songwriters Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway. Cook and Greenaway also wrote "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" by The New Seekers.