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Allan Clarke - The Hollies: "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress", "Carrie Ann", "Bus Stop". Talks About Graham Nash.
Episode 170
Allan Clark was the lead singer of and a composer for The Hollies, one of the great British Invasion bands of the 1960s that set the music world on fire. He co-founded the band with Graham Nash. Allan co-wrote a number of their hits including “On A Carousel”, “Carrie Ann” and “Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress” and he was the lead singer on so many hits including “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”. Allan and The Hollies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2010.
My featured song is my band’s cover of “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” from the Spring Dance album by Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.
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Allan and I discuss the following:
- Met Graham Nash at age 6 and became good friends
- Named the band after Buddy Holly
- His happy, working class childhood
- Played in many bands
- Cavern Club
- First album - 24 songs
- “Pay You Back With Interest”
- “Long Cool Woman” story
- Nash leaving the band for Crosby, Stills & Nash
- “Long Cool Woman”
- Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2010
- “Buddy’s Back”
- “Journey Of Regret”
- “I’m Coming Home”
“BOBBY M AND THE PAISLEY PARADE” is Robert’s new album. Featuring 10 songs and guest appearances by John Helliwell (Supertramp), Tony Carey (Rainbow) and international sitar sensation Deobrat Mishra. Produced by Tony Carey. Called "ALBUM OF THE YEAR!" by Indie Shark and “One of the great rock sets of the year!” by Big Celebrity Buzz. "Catchy and engaging with great tunes!" - Steve Hackett (Genesis)
"This album has life and soul!" - John Helliwell (Supertramp)
"Bobby M rocks!" - Gary Puckett (Union Gap)
"Nice cool bluesy album!" - Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds)
"Robert really really really rocks!" - Peter Yarrow (Peter Paul & Mary)
"Great songs. Great performances. It's a smash!" - David Libert (The Happenings)
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LIVE AT STEELSTACKS is the 5-song EP by Robert and his band, Project Grand Slam. The release captures the band at the top of their game and shows off the breadth, scope and sound of the band. The EP
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago