Allan Clarke & Graham Nash (Hollies) reunite for Bus Stop -- London October 2011

Yes Allan Clarke joined Graham Nash and David Crosby on stage to sing The Hollies hit Bus Stop during the Crosby & Nash gig at London's Royal Albert Hall 8th October 2011. C&N had been playing Bus Stop since Manchester the week before responding to a request by Nash's sister Elaine. Sorry about missing the start again (!!) and poor view (the goons were clamping down on videoing so I couldn't lift the camera too high) but you can see and hear Allan enjoying himself; however he left the stage -- ran off!! - as soon as the song was finished. The rest of the Crosby & Nash band is -- James Raymond keyboards; Kevin McCormick bass; Shayne Fontayne guitars; and Stevie DiStanislao drums.
For the Allan-less version see
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA7JnjfnVI0
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI5ehMHnWUI

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• Graham Nash
• Allan Clarke
• The Hollies
• David Crosby
• Crosby & Nash
• James Raymond
• Kevin McCormick
• Shayne Fontayne
• Stevie DiStanislao

[citybeat60]

Wow!! That was fantastic! I have been hoping Allan would join Graham on stage again. What was the audience reaction when Graham introduced Allan? Everybody must have been thrilled! Thanks for this one, a true gem.

[gbakerlowside]

@citybeat60 We were all thrilled indeed. Allan seemed to enjoy the applause but then almost ran off stage !!

[ocarrington]

Oh I have been waiting for this I knew Allan could sing...wonderful my favorite guy is back at it and looking great... Thanks Nash and Thanks David for sharing the stage with Allan .... And thank you for taping this wonderful moment in time and sharing with us :) OMC

[gbakerlowside]

@ocarrington - My pleasure !

[sueli9011]

Sweet to see my beloved, favorite singer back on the stage with Graham.May the Gods of rock and roll reunite for the 50th. anniversary,next year.HOLLIES for ever!

[hectorsalinasisback]

@ocarrington Allan Clarke has sounds ok here, he lost much of his range by the late 90s. Singer Charley Pride had vocal surgery and with intense voice coaching, was able to regain his original voice and sounds exactly the same. Allan looks to be in good physical health, very fit, so he could do the same. Miracles do happen, sometimes they require a little effort on the receiving end.

[matildelle]

What an unbelievable bonus to see Allan & Graham sing together, and bring all of the memories flooding back .... so emotional to think about their great music from the past.

Many thanks for posting.

[carsa1g]

What a nostalgic treat for London. Wish we'd seen Clarke at the Glasgow gig. "Bring him Home/Back !"

[GlennShepMusic]

Wow thanks for posting this Graham! That was so fantastic to watch and I'm not ashamed to say it made me quite tearful. Allan is STILL the man!

[Poopaloo55]

I get so emotional watching this...I hoped and dreamed, but never thought it would happen!!! Allan, you rock!

[NewHopeNashFan]

C! C! N! What's that spell?  I am still so tickled to see this. Wonder if Allan could fill in for Stills....

[veraluciasc]

ALLAN is on stage ... singing ... I love the sound of his voice ...

The same knack ...

The stage presence!

A big star

[ricogarion]

The stars must have aligned for the great Allen Clarke to take to the stage once again.It would seem his great friend Graham Nash has been encouraging Allen to return to the limelight in some capacity,to our good fortune I might add.It is so wonderful to see Allen where he belongs soaking in all his fans adoration.

[PHL76Music]

Thanks for posting. That was great! How cool for you lucky people across the pond that you got to see that.