The Hollies - He Aint Heavy, He's My Brother (Rock 'n' Roll Gold Mine, British Invasion)

[snipindowntown]

What an amazing song

[2833124]

Magnifique lyric. A poem.

[aerialski24]

What a great voice. This is not even lip-synched. Looks like he sang it live.

[KennyDlist]

It was the year I got married. Man landed on the moon. Obviously unconnected.

[Ettoredipugnar]

Written by the late great Bobby Scott. he also wrote "a

taste of honey "

[jimmywoodfull]

me

[jimmywoodfull]

Beautiful stuff

[CultofAdonis]

"If I have to go from an uptempo record to a ******* request for a dead dog...."

-Kasey Kasem

[basicaa]

This song still tugs at my heartstrings -- love it and the story behind it. thanks for posting!

[punnybone04]

@basicaa What is the story behind it? Please share.

[basicaa]

@punnybone04 Back when it was released I heard the songwriter on a visit to an orphanage saw a boy carrying a younger boy on his back around the schoolyard. Upon being asked if his burden wasn't heavy, he said, "He ain't heavy. He's my brother."

[sixtiesforever1966]

John1948tic Thank you for posting this great piece of Hollies History.

Nothing compares to the British Beat and their great Music of the 60's

Thank You. Sir David

[istoyful]

the song reminds me of George Harrison singing stand by me....

[skeaneable]

Kasey Kasem from America Top 20 and 40 hits but old school generation may know him as the voice of Shaggy from Scooby Doo!

[sueli9011]

The best lead singer EVER and good looking too:Mr Allan Clarke!!!

[TheSnowsbeauty5]

Gorgeous.

[sueli9011]

How great is this song and the amazing voice of ALLAN Clarke!

[trent8002003]

Makes me wanna cry. So tender yet so powerful.

[ZeldaGlitterKitty]

@Sloney1969: that may be "urban myth" but Graham Nash didn't write the song, and the real story is much much older (I tried to post a link here but it funked - however if you Google it you'll see what I'm talking about...)

[megagun31]

these dudes make the beatles look like patty and selma off simpsons

[stasop]

I heard Elton John did the Piano for this recording, does anyone know for sure?

[Pilotpatty1]

One person does not know awesome music like this if they heard it!

[Sloney1969]

Graham Nash saw someone in Manchester carrying a disabled lad around... and Urban myth says that he asked him why he carries him everywhere... is he not heavy... and the title is his reply.....???

[cel1888tic]

who is the guy at the start of this video?? please help

[John1948SixA]

@cel1888tic That is Kasey Kasem who was a famous DJ back in the day.

[cel1888tic]

@John1948SixA Thanks man. I live in Dubai and I always hear recordings of him on the radio what a beast

[Thelby1]

@cel1888tic, @John1948SixA

Kasey Kasem did 2 stints as host of American Top 40 Radio Show. I believe it is currently hosted by Ryan Seacrest. I listened to Kasey for the first 15 years. Wonderful time for music I tell ya!!!

[dfexpc]

@John1948SixA famous dj for like 50 years.

[punnybone04]

@John1948SixA The voice and host of the origional "American Top 40" weekly radio show, before "Shadow Stevens" tanked it.

[theshanetrain313]

@John1948SixA and the voice of shaggy on scooby doo

[SequoiaSemperviren]

@cel1888tic Casey Kasem who hosted America's top-40 from 1970-2004, was also the voice of Shaggy from the cartoon show "Scooby-Doo". His wife Jean appeared in several episodes of the sit-com "Cheers" as the character of Nick Tortelli's (played by Dan Hedaya) (dumb blonde second wife Loretta). Nick Tortelli's character was first married to the character of Carla the barmaid (played by Rhea Perlman, Danny Devito's real life spouse).

[intothearena1]

Our Franky Bubba Boo passed away at 4am, January 28th,2011....we tried everything to keep him alive. So sad to see him pass in front of us in our home. He spoke to me right before he went....So dramatic and sad....the song fits....he had a bad heart and was supposed to pass within 6 months and lived for 7 years,almost 8 years...So sad to hear him say goodbye to me...WE LOVE YOU BOO!!!

Love,

Anthony & Anthony

[ukenutcase]

The guy who introduces this clip can now shut up because the GREAT MANCHESTER GROUP THE HOLLIES made it into the rock and roll hall of fame last year

[fab4fan4ever64]

@ukenutcase Yep, The Hollies, whose 2010 induction into the RRHOF was WELL DESERVED !!

[whity72]

@fab4fan4ever64, well spoken, more than deserved, so many century-hits...

[cesarpirapora]

saudades dos meus sabados a noite , linda canção e belas recordações.

[OMGDeBest]

One of the Greatest Songs Ever....Heartfelt Words Evoke Powerful Feelings. This song could be adoped as our New National Anthem which would Unite Brothers and Sisters bringing us to Our True Greatness All Due to the Power of LOVE.

[veraluciasc]

Show!!!

ALLAN CLARKE is a spectacle!!!!!!!!

Sensational, everything.............

Thanks for posting the video, I love the color

[winscott9601]

@veraluciasc Totally AGREE with you...both he and Graham Nash were amazing!!

[kickassfan]

cute video

[RedrooAU]

great to see what cassey looked like after hearing him on American Top 40 for all thoughs years...this song will never die...