He ain't heavy, He's my brother - The Hollies

[jacknash711]

The true inspiration for this goes back to Boys Town in Nebraska and Father Flanagan. The story is that Fr. Flanagan always had an open door policy and wayward. homeless children could always come there and have shelter and warmth and a meal. One day Fr. Flanagan saw two boys walking down the road toward the main gate with one boy carrying the other piggyback style and as Fr. Flanagan rushed out to help, asked if he could help, he was told:Thats OK Father, He ain't heavy, He's my Brother! True

[tapir76]

..but i'm strong!.. :(

[theopat1999]

I was told by a War Historian that the inspiration for this song was a true event that happened in Vietnam. The story goes that a 10 year-old girl in Vietnam carried her 4 year brother, who was mortally wounded for miles to an American Hospital. When they asked her how she did it, she responded, "he isn't heavy, he's my brother!" Does anyone know if this was the true inspiration?

[gutteslusk]

@theopat1999 , you are absolutely right, that's the purpose of this song.

[GunaMalaysia]

@theopat1999

heard the same story. i wonder what happened to them though...

[tapir76]

he's my brother.... Ő A BÁTYÁM!!!!! :(((

[MrMikeStahl]

Excellent.

[zamari101]

who ever has a heart of stone will have a heart of cotton.

[alfingido]

The song and images are about compassion. A word relatively unknown by many people around the world pursuing their "religion" to carry out atrocities

[MrMikeStahl]

@alfingido

I agree w/you. Aunt Bea

[TheProdicalSn]

very heartfelt.

peace and good health to all

[bak8881]

Best song

[cyphres]

to much suffering and hate in the world why !!!! the answer his so simple LOVE AND COMPASSION

thanks for the message cyphres

[chewybean29]

Some of those images were powerful. Thanks for the message.

[TheProdicalSn]

always meaningful, touching and compassionate.

thank you

peace

[marylynncleveland]

lovely video.

[Dudley1948]

Beautifully done Lilly.

[mammawandpappaw]

another good message from you.[thank -you.} we can and do show love. that we are a world of helping & loving people as we are taught to do.

[electrotek]

This song is my alltime favourite :)

Such a powerfull message to share with

the world :) Thanks for adding as a video

response :) Much appreciatted. Cheers, and

take care, Michelle to you and your family :)

from James and family :)

[ParadiseEarth1]

Greetings Michelle -- I'm 100% in agreement with your regarding humanity's purpose. It is absolutely an essential prerequisite if we as a human species are to realize our ultimate and "beautiful" destiny.***** :^)

[ayraleena]

this is really nice