I remember this!! Watched it on our brand new Zenith 25 Inch Color Set. This was what we referred to as "psychodelic" way back then. I remember loving it, and my parents thinking it was stupid. My mom eventually caught on to the art of it, though.
Too, too too cute for words -- and nice song, too. You can always depend on The Hollies to do something unexpected, and to do it better than anyone else.
I saw this when it first played on TV when I was a kid and I've never forgotten it. Must have made some kind of impression. Been a Hollies fan ever since.
Good morning, do you like sixties? Listen and pod cast my program " great sound of 60' s " on the site plumfm. Greeting and made blooper in rock and roll. Salut, vous aimez les sixties ? Ecoutez et podcatez mon émission "le super son des sixties" sur plum fm. Salut et faites gaffe au rock'n roll
Old promo films for band's songs back then were so much more fun to look at. I love the overlapping images of the band during the "ba, ba, ba, ba" breakdown. I could care less about how Gwen Steffani tries to be so hot in a No Doubt video, how Blink-182 try to be funny when they're not, Or how Toby Keith or Taylor Swift think they're reminding us of our country roots. Bull. These early experiments in video are where it's at. And this is one of my favorite songs by The Hollies!
I agree but bubblegum not really all bad. Hollies could never shake their image as a singles band. Graham Nash wanted to push the band toward a more progressive sound. But couldn't and he left to join CSN&Y
Leadoff track to their 1967 psychedelic LP "Butterfly". Not intended for single release in the UK, but issued as a single in various countries including the US, Holland, Germany, and Sweden (where it reached No. 1).
C`mon Cleveland. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is missing one key British Invasion band. Why Graham, Allan Tony and the rest aren`t enshrined is a travesty.
Rarely are The Hollies ever considered in the same category as Beatles, Stones, Kinks, Who, but they had a lot of great songs and were a great singles band. I think they were often dismissed as being just that.
Yes, by people such as yourself. Anyone who bothers to actually listen to the band's albums knows that is far from the truth. But every band in the '60s, including The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, released their best songs on singles, so they were singles bands too.
The Hollies are definitely another contender for "most underrated band ever". Their number of hits is impressive, and their harmonies are amazing. Too bad this is just a video with the record playing, not a live performance. However, Dear Eloise is freaking brilliant. I have a younger friend who fancies himself a student of music (loves navel gazers like Morrisey). I laid "Hollies Greatest Hits" on him. Dear Eloise completely blew him away. He is now researching all things Hollies.
@ForeverYoung58 I agree with you, but finally some recognition with the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame nod. I`m still pissed that Tony Hicks and Bobby Elliott thought it was more important to play a gig in London with a bunch of people unrelated to the Hollies past than to join their original mates for the induction. It made something I was really looking forward to into a bittersweet moment instead of a really special one...
The 2old2Rock comment on this Smothers Brothers performance says that it's 10 years before MTV. Actually it's more like 13 years prior. This was done in '68 and MTV broadcast it's first video in '81.
One of my favorite Hollies songs. I saw this when I was a kid also. For years I thought it was from Ed Sullivan Show and have been searching every now and again here for it. I always remembered that quill. SO glad to finally see it again after talking about it for years.
This video was part of The Hollies' appearance on the US variety show The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. They also performed "Carrie-Anne", with live vocals (directly over the record; you can hear both!)
I remember this!! Watched it on our brand new Zenith 25 Inch Color Set. This was what we referred to as "psychodelic" way back then. I remember loving it, and my parents thinking it was stupid. My mom eventually caught on to the art of it, though.
Thanks for the memories.
scubawrestler 4 months ago
Too, too too cute for words -- and nice song, too. You can always depend on The Hollies to do something unexpected, and to do it better than anyone else.
carshagify 6 months ago
I saw this when it first played on TV when I was a kid and I've never forgotten it. Must have made some kind of impression. Been a Hollies fan ever since.
jayply55 1 year ago
Yes, the Hollies are definitely underrated. At least now they're in the
rock and roll hall of hame. What MattHatter wrote I can agree with.
The newer acts are lame. Toby Keith is a patriotic bore and other
bands were funny long before blink 182. Won't touch
Gwen 'cause she's so cute. Funny how the Hollies attained even
bigger success when Graham Nash left in 1968.
chrisbacos 1 year ago
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Good morning, do you like sixties? Listen and pod cast my program " great sound of 60' s " on the site plumfm. Greeting and made blooper in rock and roll. Salut, vous aimez les sixties ? Ecoutez et podcatez mon émission "le super son des sixties" sur plum fm. Salut et faites gaffe au rock'n roll
supersondessixties 1 year ago
Mario Granozio--come si fa a non apprezzare questo pezzo?
mariogranozio1 1 year ago
Old promo films for band's songs back then were so much more fun to look at. I love the overlapping images of the band during the "ba, ba, ba, ba" breakdown. I could care less about how Gwen Steffani tries to be so hot in a No Doubt video, how Blink-182 try to be funny when they're not, Or how Toby Keith or Taylor Swift think they're reminding us of our country roots. Bull. These early experiments in video are where it's at. And this is one of my favorite songs by The Hollies!
MattHatter 2 years ago 4
@MattHatter Right on! People were just being their groovy, silly selves, and that's enough for me :D
sixtiessyl 1 year ago
I like this video. I like the fx. Thank you for share.
vithiamortensen 2 years ago
Another classic Hollies gem video and song.
Thanks for posting!
gomogo2000 2 years ago
WOW!...the first video, before mtv....i like it...mayby the person that launched mtv had seen this and idea was born...love the song and the HOLLIES!
luvsmuzik1 2 years ago
@luvsmuzik1 not really. lot's of sixties' bands had videos. check out beatles, doors, etc.
clod8 2 years ago
its good, but borders on bubblegum
edmccabe48329 2 years ago
I agree but bubblegum not really all bad. Hollies could never shake their image as a singles band. Graham Nash wanted to push the band toward a more progressive sound. But couldn't and he left to join CSN&Y
thewillismon 2 years ago
I am so old, I remember watching this on the Smothers Brothers show.
dpgjmg 2 years ago
Leadoff track to their 1967 psychedelic LP "Butterfly". Not intended for single release in the UK, but issued as a single in various countries including the US, Holland, Germany, and Sweden (where it reached No. 1).
moorlock2003 2 years ago
I wish they could have been on The Ed Sullivan Show they were a highly acomplished band,they deserved that chance.
kickassfan 2 years ago
Blame their lousy management. The Hollies definitely SHOULD have been on the Sullivan Show. On reflection it makes no sense that they weren't.
moorlock2003 2 years ago
A fantastic treat from the Sixties. I remember the Smothers Brothers -- who probably would have been right up Graham's alley at the time.
ItsAllAboutNash 3 years ago
C`mon Cleveland. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is missing one key British Invasion band. Why Graham, Allan Tony and the rest aren`t enshrined is a travesty.
pilesovinyl 3 years ago
@pilesovinyl Now they are. But they enshrined one Hollie too many. It should have been the Nash-era Hollies only....
NewHopeNashFan 1 year ago
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EllieRuss 3 years ago
I have always loved them with all my heart...this great they are for me.
kickassfan 3 years ago
Another great Hollies song!They are right up there with the best of ,em.
garyco34 3 years ago 2
Rarely are The Hollies ever considered in the same category as Beatles, Stones, Kinks, Who, but they had a lot of great songs and were a great singles band. I think they were often dismissed as being just that.
dlanodrelda 4 years ago
Yes, by people such as yourself. Anyone who bothers to actually listen to the band's albums knows that is far from the truth. But every band in the '60s, including The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, released their best songs on singles, so they were singles bands too.
moorlock2003 3 years ago
The Hollies are definitely another contender for "most underrated band ever". Their number of hits is impressive, and their harmonies are amazing. Too bad this is just a video with the record playing, not a live performance. However, Dear Eloise is freaking brilliant. I have a younger friend who fancies himself a student of music (loves navel gazers like Morrisey). I laid "Hollies Greatest Hits" on him. Dear Eloise completely blew him away. He is now researching all things Hollies.
ForeverYoung58 3 years ago 12
@ForeverYoung58 I agree with you, but finally some recognition with the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame nod. I`m still pissed that Tony Hicks and Bobby Elliott thought it was more important to play a gig in London with a bunch of people unrelated to the Hollies past than to join their original mates for the induction. It made something I was really looking forward to into a bittersweet moment instead of a really special one...
pilesovinyl 1 year ago
Far out man ! Like um Psychadelic baby, 'Turn on,tune in drop out !'
kenfig 4 years ago
The 2old2Rock comment on this Smothers Brothers performance says that it's 10 years before MTV. Actually it's more like 13 years prior. This was done in '68 and MTV broadcast it's first video in '81.
slimshine953 4 years ago
i seen this tv program when i was a kid. dang brings back the past. very good song. i never care much for nash, after he the left the hollies.
kaleyjoi 4 years ago
One of my favorite Hollies songs. I saw this when I was a kid also. For years I thought it was from Ed Sullivan Show and have been searching every now and again here for it. I always remembered that quill. SO glad to finally see it again after talking about it for years.
MS2171 4 years ago
The Hollies were never on The Ed Sullivan Show. Poor management.
moorlock2003 3 years ago
Right. I was just stating I had always thought it was Ed Sullivan. Thx
MS2171 3 years ago
I saw a similar version on the Mike Douglas show.
MrMoz58 4 years ago
One of their best-ever songs, although this video is kinda goofy. The bass line is simply amazing. It really drives the song.
nhoner 4 years ago
Evolution & Butterfly are 2 must-have Albums for any 60s fan...
gillesbertacco 4 years ago
This video was part of The Hollies' appearance on the US variety show The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. They also performed "Carrie-Anne", with live vocals (directly over the record; you can hear both!)
moorlock2003 4 years ago
Great, that was really different. Never seen it before.
ladytilly 4 years ago
Thanks for posting another great rare clip of the Hollies, much appreciated.
piooma 5 years ago
great to see the hollies (butterfly era) there does'nt seem to be much around
thekingnewt 5 years ago