THE HOLLIES - Sandy (HQ)

[Poopaloo55]

Summer holiday romances...painful at the time, but now I know they were all magic. Yay Bognor!!!! Allan is steaming in this...sssteaming!!

[60s4everanever]

Tony's tenor vocals are amazing!!! And terry and tony well what else! Love the song, thanks for the post!! : )

[pumpmykicksbitch1]

They really embraced the decades they performed in.Like REALLY embraced the decade they performed in.

[MrMorpol]

Total shit

[ComradeCrusty]

@MrMorpol I agree, it IS that good! But I keep my poopies inside me, even then. I suggest you look into Depends Undergarments, my friend. Check Wal-greens. Peace!

[MrMorpol]

@ComradeCrusty Haha, very funny!

[evilofisalm]

@MrMorpol True ` you are `

[ulihein]

Finde ich super!

[whitemanrunshim]

Love it.

[tigerstorm54]

what a fabulous song, great music, great era, great time love it

[wilco490]

Did you know this song was written by mr. B.Springsteen?? Awsome!

[kielego]

they were hippies right?

[MalaBia666]

Great song ! amazing harmony! but what is that corny out of tune key board doing in this song ???????

[KilmerVarient]

Great song....i can imagine Phil Lynott singing this

[heymaryann1]

I 'm in heaven-- lots of closeups of Terry looking and sounding gorgeous next to Allan. I agree with those of you that think Terry added more to the Hollies than Graham. Also, did you catch Tony at 2:05 saying something to Terry that makes him smile? I love candid moments like that. The Hollies usually looked like they enjoyed performing together.and that's another reason I LOVE them.

[acrean]

so weird to hear these guys doing The Boss's song! Nice but I prefer Springsteen singing it

[celsizinho]

Anos "70".....festinha rolando na garangem.....a Única garrafa com bebida escondida na calçada.....apenas 4 casais dançando os demais muito timidos e com uma vergonha danada.....pensando "Talvez ela diga que não quer dançar"...que farei...!!! Hahahahah...essa é a descrição de uma reunião dançante...como chamavamos lá na fronteira ...Ao som do "THE HOLLIES"....Época de lindas canções....e amores Prá-lá de platonicos .....porem um período de Páz e bóns momentos .....Boas lembranças !! Lindo vídeo!

[ocarrington]

OK I take it back I like Allan's clothes @ 3:46 I think he is about to loose them :) Whew were is that cold shower !

[73849309378]

What happened to Graham Nash during this time?

[evilofisalm]

@73849309378 the hollies had many even bigger hits after Nash left in 1968 Nash was with crosby stills, but did come back for a few months in 1983, and made a cover version of, stop in the name of love,

[Poopaloo55]

OK Allan...I give in.

[b44ts]

Clarkes vocals are certainly live and Bernie Calvert never got the recognition he deserved for his brilliant bass playing.

[Bunnyy81]

Meine Eltern haben mich nach dem Lied benannt.

[ferraridinoman]

You can see where Smokie got their influences!?

[Heike0815]

wunderschön :-))))

[setenteromusic]

THIS IS MUSIC!!!

[JimmyL84]

Correct me if I'm wrong. But didn't Bruce Springsteen write this song ?



[bnjfever]

What a great cover man!

[smash3desire]

dude he is s a gay...?????

[Poopaloo55]

@smash3desire Totally straight.....totally.

[jughead12345678]

That's lip sync only on rare ocassions like American Bandstand, Where the Action Is and such TV shows. Mostly they wanted to "perform in the pure"!! Bands kicked ass back then

[rich88b]

I love this song and Peter Howarth does a good version accoustically!  :o))

[ocarrington]

Why do I hate Allan's close here ! :)

[ApollonianKing]

The Hollies made GREAT music in the studio, but otherwise they were fake. They practiced pertending to play live as much as they practiced performing.

[dlpine71]

@ApollonianKing Your 'facts' are off a bit, King, in my opinion. Have you ever heard the Hollies perform 'live'? I have a couple of times. They were one of the best 'live' bands I have heard - and there weren't many that played as well live as in the studio, including the Beatles and Rolling Stones/Uglies - and most others.

[motorwaydrifter]

@ApollonianKing You forget that all these bands from the sixties were originally live bands. It took many of them years on the circuit before they got a recording deal. Not like most of todays bands and singers.

[jughead12345678]

@ApollonianKing Where do you get this stuff? The Hollies were mainly live. little lip sync, maybe. Graham Nash, Allan Clarke a couple of the greastest rockers to ever live and perform. Go get your facts before saying this stuff. A fake group making the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? I don't think so... you are thinking of the Archies:" Sugar, Sugar"... ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!

[schopferwirt]

Super Musik !!!

[123456734459]

lanklylad50 it was Bobby Elliott who replaced Don Rathbone on drums and Eric Haydock was replaced by Burnie Calvert on bass in the early years,But the Hollies line up has changed a lot since then but no worries there still fab,,,Tezza the Manch..

[Orpheusbeach]

This is an awe-inspiringly good performance! They're incredibly tight here. It's easy to see why their career continued on so long in Europe. It's a shame the folks in my country (the States) didn't want to know.

[TheLynxen]

Thank you Hollies, Still everyday i love your music and your songs.

[schneemann2703]

Einfach nur schön.....Ein Traum, das Lied und Sie....

[yvonne5919]

well this was the music when we are young . and that fashion wat they wear was nice for that time .we called here soulpantalons .

[Poopaloo55]

I've come over all funny..... ;o)

[ApollonianKing]

LOOK! A PIANO!!!

[123456734459]

Being a Manch Ive seen these guys from day one, This song" Sandy" is truely stunning, Thank you for posting it, Tezza the Manch...........

[lankylad50]

@123456734459 Ah but did you know that Graham Nash worked in the Post Office on Regent Street just near Cross Lane....or was it Graham Hicks....I forget.....and that Eric (whats iz name) the original Drummer was dumped cos he didn't want to tour while his Missus was pregnant?

Us Mancs need to stick together.....I saw them in Toronto in 1975 where they sang this one (amongst many other great songs of theirs) and I remember walking home on cloud 9 because I was so proud being a Manc.

[Gilruzon1]

a musica maravilhosa dos Hollies.

[celsizinho]

Muito linda " Sandy"....puro Romântismo.....esse vocal encantador .....meigo ...chega dar um aperto.....The Hollies....perfeito...não apenas essa mas todas as canções são lindas......" E Sem dúvida servem de élo com boas recordações que temos guardadas lá no fundinho de nossa memôria ! Parabéns a voce Nyrainbow pelo lindo vídeo !

[magaleecraveiro]

@celsizinho Obrigada Menino do Sul!!

Sucessos e bjus,

Maga-Lee :-))

[tworist69]

I love 'The Boss' but his version doesn't go close to this.

[mazinhaweb]

Beautiful!!!!

[Aibajunno]

I have no words to decribe the actual beauty they do tho this song. It's complete and beyond measure of description to me.

[Poopaloo55]

I have to go for a cold shower every time I watch this!!!!!

[veraluciasc]

@Poopaloo55

Oh! You, and these four fingers positive are Responsible for the lack of water on the planet!...

[Poopaloo55]

@veraluciasc Hahaha!!! Maybe...I'll just have to stay hot from now on.

[takemeback2]

Cool

[chapter5music]

Love this song !!!

[lucyndskywdmnds]

2:05 *sigh*

[Aibajunno]

@lucyndskywdmnds

YES! Twice.

[zqzqpj]

Another Hollies tune that really brings back all those good memories of my youth...damn i'm sounding old, but thats life.. I remember Sandy D.

from S.H. PA

[lucyndskywdmnds]

Oh my, I think I just melted when Tony Hicks looked at the camera.

[45rpmSINGLES]

Allan looks like he just came back from sharing the stage with Robert Plant and the others are dressed like a cabaret band from Butlins. Weird.

[Poopaloo55]

Phew! Getting hot in here!

[SmokieTheBand]

AMAZING SONG AND BAND!!!

[sanjean100]

leisure suits omg

[schoaskopf]

i think the leadsinger looks a little bit like robert plant^^

[Poopaloo55]

@schoaskopf Hmmm...could be...but Robert Plant (great as he is) has never made me feel like this... hehe!!!

[martinb5mvp]

Great version - they made it a hit before the Boss was famous.

[homemoviescolorado]

Great band doing an awfull version of a great song

[lyndloo]

Allan Clarke u gotta stop this !! u r driving me Crazy with love for you xx !!! not fair ..thank you for being theee sexiest man from my generation ..The one and Only 60s' .. hugs .. lyndloo..

[GrinchandMax]

Love the Holies but don't care for this none too much

[celsizinho]

Os caras são muito bons .....quem não tem uma "SANDY GIRL" ou pelo menos teve ??? A canção é muito linda !

[Mskazkaz42]

Omg ...nice video. I still love this group and many of songs.Thanks of posting.

[avlisk]

Allan Clarke can make anything sound good. Very nice, Hollies.

[jeckske]

This is a fine example how to fuck up a good song. What a pissversion, ugh

[mkyjhns]

@jeckske tosser

[jeckske]

@mkyjhns

:D I know, the truth hurts. And you're right, I nearly did toss my lunch when I heard this version. But don't get me wrong, I think they are very talented. It takes a true talent to wimpify a great song the way they did. Perhaps not the talent you'd be proud of, but hey, some guys hold the world record for long distance pissing. And these guys - they are great song fuck uppers.

[PatMonc]

@mkyjhns Freedom of speech man, learn to respect it. And btw I also believe this version brings down the quality of the song.

[MrSjarel]

moi x

[MrSjarel]

moi x

[sathosch3]

Rickenbacker bass guitar??

[MegaHockeypuck1]

Sounds like the ' Eagles  ' !

[henley900]

nothing like the eagles, sounds more like smokie.

[fetoshisandy]

ich liebe dieses/mein Lied!

;-)

[Heike0815]

Ich liebe diesen wunderschönen song :-)))) Sind viele schöne erinnerungen damit verbunden ;-) Habe damals im walkman die kassette immer wieder rauf und runter gespielt :-) Aber wie die so süß singenden Hollies aussahen, wusste ich nicht so wirklich - so brav...

[joe22589]

@Heike0815 Es waren auch wahrlich keine Rocker. Aber es gibt eine LIVE Scheibe (habe ich als LP, keine Ahnung ob es auch mal auf CD rauskam) - die ist klasse. Prima Vocal-Band gewesen, die sich immer nur auf den Song konzentriert haben - ohne Schnick-Schnack und Schnörkel. Und sie haben "He ain´t heavy, he´s my brother" aufgenommen - dafür gehören sie in den Olymp...

[Heike0815]

stimmt, und für "The air that I breathe" und "Lucy" und "Sandy" auch :-)))

[BazCanada88]

First time I heard this version. It is brilliant! Interesting to note that in my opinion, it sounds a little Crosby, Stills and Nash-ish. BUT in a GOOD way! The Hollies definitely paved the way for "CSN", and of course "CSNY". Why else would Crosby and Stills lure Nash away? :-)

[gherkamum]

WoW love this music, Im from the 60s

5*********

Terry

[clazza01]

wish i was

i was born in 74!!

[Poopaloo55]

@clazza01

Don't be sad...'74 was a bloody good year...woohoo!

[legebakkenb]

In hope some of you guys read this. You were --- perhaps the best. You make me cry.This is one of your best best songs,but most of them were wonderful. Nash out - Sylvester in -- equally good. Bless your singing and your musuc. 51 model

[Poopaloo55]

Beautifully written. Thank you...I hope they read it too.

[CallumJStewart]

Pity they didn't write it.

[rangeric52]

I think it's interesting that in that Graham Nash performed Harry Chapin's "Sandy" (named for Harry's wife, Sandy) in a Harry Chapin tribute/benefit concert. The two songs are totally different, but one wonders about the connections.

[sophieisahomo]

none i guess

[ladybluluv]

I like this version SO much better than Springsteen's. Some weird lyrics, but other than that it's a good song. Those Hollies harmonies on the chorus are GORGEOUS! You can't beat that!

[Poopaloo55]

Summer make-out song! Allan sizzles!!!

[suzie0517]

love this song,thanks again

[WouterJ]

According to what Paul Stanley said on the Kissology commentary, he wrote the Kiss song "Shandi" as a second "Sandy" he liked the original so much, he wrote a similar song with a similar title.

[veraluciasc]

Allan's voice is amazing and he always gives his magic touch with their interpretation.

Besides being this man sexy.

[Poopaloo55]

He is a bit sexy, I`d have to agree ;))

Add that VOICE and I`m a gonner!!!!

[cablonde320]

Beautiful tune...one of many great songs written by Bruce, but no one can compare to Allan with his voice!!

[veraluciasc]

ALLAN CLARKE is unsurpassed, unique, perfect!!!!

[cablonde320]

Just my opinion but I adore these guys!!!

And it doesn't matter if they are singing something from the 60's,70's,80's...it's like I'm a teenager again and in love for the first time!!...only it's for this WHOLE band!! I really think Terry replacing Graham adds so much more....plus he's just gorgeous !! It's amazing how they can take you to a different time and place and you feel they are just singing to you!! Thanks so much for posting this!!

xxx

Barbara

[Poopaloo55]

I agree with all you wrote.

YT Hollies videos make life complete. A million thanks to all the generous and talented people who post them...we love you!!!!

[rocksinger45]

The Hollies had a knack for making hits of songs by unknown songwriters at the time of this hit one Bruce Springsteen was a unknown performer.

Thanks for the great post ...at least it has a live mike.

[LemonMeringue49]

How did I never hear this song way back then?

Intoxicating.

[Sky14657]

No idea how this song could escape all the "best of" and oldie albums. I really tried to get my hand on it, now i'm glad i found it here.

[Poopaloo55]

HOTTTTTT!!!!!!! SSSSSSSSteamy!!!!!!

[lyndloo]

Oh ALLAN.. I think you were and still are ..theeee one and only best lead singer of my generation...... those wonderful 60s'..The "Hollies" have left me with music that I will never forget forever !!!!!!!!!love you guys thanx for all those Great songs that I will cherish all my life ..xxx thanx ..Lyndloo..

[setenteromusic]

FANTASTIC SONG!!!

[lyndloo]

mmmm..ALLAN CLARKE you always have my full attention..I can't get enough of you.. I love your voice and love the way you turn any song into pure magic ..you are truly an amazing artist . and there will never be another  singer that cud even come close ..The End .. xxx..Lyndloo...

[veraluciasc]

I fully agree

[veraluciasc]

Allan Clarke é tudoooooo

[lyndloo]

Oh Allan!!! you are too much...Im going nutz cos I love ya man!! my heart is beating so fast I think its gonna stop ... But I will die with a smile on my face !!! love you xxx...Lyndloo....

[Poopaloo55]

Death by Allan....what a way to go!!!!

[lyndloo]

sorry misprint on my last comment ..please forgive me !! I get so excited when Im talking about My Hollies ..I type too fast haha!!!!...Lyndloo...

[lyndloo]

just had to see this vid again !! and my" ALLAN "'... such a Fox !! mmmmm......I love this guy ..he makes me happy just looking at him and as for his singing wellll...its over the top ..outta this world guys !!! Im sure all Hollie you Fans wud agree yessss xx thanx for posting ...lyndloo...

[Poopaloo55]

One of the nicest things about watching Hollies videos on youtube is reading the comments. Courteous, charming and sweet...just like the band. Thank you.

[gothus48]

This Song is from Bruce Springsteen, and it's wonderful, but from Hollies it is much more wonderful.

I love both Versions very very much!

[wouldntyoulike2know]

Allan should not be able to get away with looking THAT sexy. Gosh, is he ever looking so wonderful here.

[Poopaloo55]

Criminally sexy!

[veraluciasc]

Criminally sexy

I am also watching that video and thinking just that, Ah! ALLAN!

[wouldntyoulike2know]

I couldn't have said it better, :D Criminally Sexy, yes indeed, you better believe it!

[mickyhollie]

YOU REALLY LOVE HIM, i HOPE SOMEDAY YOU LL FIND HIM FACE TO FACE, BYE MY FRIEND

[lyndloo]

thank you for your nice comment ! I hope I will meet him someday too .... Lyndloo...

[sapphiretaurus]

He knows who I am, but we have never met!

[barilko5551]

Thank you to whomever posted this!!! Love this song - LOVE THIS GROUP!!!! I think Terry Sylvester added MORE to the Hollies after Graham left - what a CLASSY band - thank you Hollies!!!!

[lyndloo]

love this vid one of my all time favs on Youtube !!!thanx for posting love itttttttttt Allan clarke..I love You !xx Lyndloo...!

[groovibri]

I agree with you about Terry, The Hollies should have been bigger than the Eagles.

[Poopaloo55]

Wow...great compliment groovibri! The Eagles were great, but I agree with you...management and PR is everything in the music business, I guess.

[Mummextradry]

hohllies

[EJGGEV]

Wow what a band!  Amazing voices and such grace and presence on the stage. There will never be another band as great as the Hollies.

[redhairkid]

Usual high standard from our boys.

[Poopaloo55]

Stupid waitress. I'm on fire right now.....get the hose!!

[GayJoyJack]

The Hollies - unbeatable!!!

[literalmetaphor]

I love this song. Especially because my name is Sandy.

[lyndloo]

hi guys Im bak again !!cant help myself Im weak when it comes to "ALLAN" I just cant fight this urge to clik this vid on over and over again !Im on overdrive right now !!thank you.. nyrainbow4.. this is GREAT!!see you soon ..Lyndloo..

[Poopaloo55]

Hi, I'm back too...Once a week for a fix. Yipeee! Feelin' GOOOOD!

[margerock51]

If there's a Sexy Hall of Fame, he would be there and having the HIGHEST SCORE. I think this song was made for him. He knows how to give it that unique feeling...yes he does. And Tony is the the other Sexy Man, woow!

[margerock51]

Ye, we must take a cold shower after seeing this sexy video,too much chest flesh.. OMG

[Poopaloo55]

Yes sisters...it's gettin' mighty hot around here too. Let's vote Allan Clarke the sexiest man of ALL TIME! This was always a great summer make-out song.

[lyndloo]

oh wow!! ALLAN CLARKE is OOOzzzzing with sex appeal on this vid ! love ittttt.... thanx so much.... ill be bak later to watch again and again .. I just gotta calm down a little ..

[margerock51]

OMG what a voice Allan...and look how Tony looks at the camera, so sexy!

[AnneCherch]

Go Allan. You're the greatest! Just love this song.

[citybeat60]

That waitress in the song needs her head examined.

[katdowli]

I know what you mean ;)

[lyndloo]

OMG!!!!I cant stand much more of these GREAT vids from my fav group of all time !THE HOLLIES!!! I dont think my heart can take it !! PHEW !ALLAN CLARKE I love you xxx

[dietje147]

thanks for the video,this is so great

[sapphiretaurus]

I'm floating on a cloud after seeing this dreamy video. Allan's vocals are outstanding, and it was nice of him to show some chest flesh! Thanks, NYRainbow4. You made my day!

[RP50]

Allan's vocal is live and the other two may be singing over the themselves on the track but no one is playing live. No keyboardist and especially, no guitar cords - always a dead giveaway.

[moorlock2003]

They may not be playing it live as they are performing here, but the entire track, including the backup, is new. It is not the studio recording.

[BazCanada88]

Why is moorlock getting negative comments? She/he is not critisizing the fact it is not live. He/she is only mentiong the interesting fact that it is a new recording, perhaps made only for this broadcast, which I , as a true Hollies fan, do find interesting.

[BazCanada88]

But RP50, this was very common in those days to lip sync. It was intended for television promotional purposes. So what. Reading all of these positive comments, it served the purpose. :-)

[busruckus1]

I am positive Bruce Springsteen did a version of this song and I can't find it anywhere. Anyone else remember this?

[smokylonesum]

Written by Springsteen - on his 2nd LP "Wild Innocent & E Street Shuffle". The song is called "4th Of July Asbury Park"

[busruckus1]

Thank you very much for the info. I had no trouble finding it once I knew the actual title- I just always thought it was called "Sandy".

[Foxy1304]

@busruckus1 "I am positive Bruce Springsteen did a version of this song ..."

That might be because Bruce Springsteen wrote the song. It is on his album 'The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle' released in 1973.

[Poopaloo55]

@Foxy1304 It is Bruce Springsteen's, but evidently he heartily approved of The Hollies rendition!

[SabbraCadabra]

@busruckus1 Bruce Springsteen wrote the song. It's called 4th Of July, Asbury Park from The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle.

[hollies65]

Nice!

[rwells47]

Wow- I never thought I would see a music video of "Sandy" by the Hollies! Thank you nyrainbow4!!

[gomogo2000]

Finally, a live version of Sandy. They sound amazing, but I wouldn't expect anything less from those Hollies boys. :)

nyrainbow4, you have definitely made my weekend too!

[shootthebusstop]

Made my weekend too. This is totally fabulous. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ricogarion]

Are you friggin kidding me? I am now complete as a YOUTUBE Hollies junkie.Thank you nyrainbow4 you have made my day.