The Hollies perform on "The Top" (1984)

Legendary British pop group The Hollies perform their remake of the Supremes' "Stop In The Name Of Love" on the short-lived music/comedy show "The Top."
Aired January 27, 1984

The Hollies are still together, with a different line-up, and this song is their last Top 40 hit to date. They are introduced by Andy Kaufman, who would pass away from lung cancer four months later.

Maybe at the time, this strange aerial view was considered cutting-edge camera work.... but I personally wouldn't have minded an actual close-up of the band once in a while.

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[christianphi]

its pretty funky and tony hicks kicks butt on the guitar solo but no matter how hard you try you just cant possibly beat the original by a longshot. sorry hollies.

[tygersflowerz]

@christianphi Sometimes I don't think it's an artist's intention to "beat" the original. They are just very fond of the song and feel like putting their own spin on it. That's the impression I get with a lot of remakes, including this one.

[Poopaloo55]

Allan, Tony and Graham...that's the essential Hollies for me....I think about what might have been if Graham had stayed.

I love Allan in a suit and tie....be still my heart!!

[veraluciasc]

The Hollies are amazing and Allan Clarke gives the band its magic beautiful voice.

I loved the video thank you for posting

[66serendip]

yeah needed a close up or two

[NoelArtMedia]

Innovative use of split screen, video and live performance. I like this version of the song, too. Too bad "The Top" was so short lived. Also, I think I saw a young Lili Haydn in the video screen on the right. Thanks for posting.

[NewHopeNashFan]

@Raxman263 Hear, hear! That Nash-y sound is platinum!!!! It's a secret weapon!!!!

[Pacisdiligo]

Wow. This was an excellent cover. Love the Hollies' sound. I think I may actually prefer this to the original.

[phoobingcamel]

@tygersflowerz I was surprised to discover that The Hollies' version is actually based on Barbara Dickson's 1982 version. They've done this a few times, even with their own songs, doing up-to-date arrangements based on other people's covers of their own songs. Of course, The Hollies 'stamp' is unmistakable, each time giving the song an inimitable certain something ;-)

[Raxman263]

A great remake. what other male bane could handle the vocals besides the Hollies with Nash?

[citybeat60]

ICAM. :)

[videoport120]

Sweet Stuff!!! Thanks "E"