The Harmonica you hear is played by Alan Clarke the lead singer. My husbands favourite group and I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen them live . They just blow you away. They sound exactly the same live as they do in the studio. The good old days were simply the best . Great Reaction. Denise from Yorkshire England 🏴💓💓👍👍
@@SaeedReacts. Yes, three or four times. I believe Graham Nash was a bit miffed with them having two massive hits after he left. 'The Air That i breath' and this one.
So true, the tinny transistor radio sounds so different than the music we can hear now, but you're right, if the song is great that little radio still got the job done!
@@Reba-123 I grew up in So. Cal. and did the same. Wolfman Jack was a DJ at some megawatt station in Tijuana Mexico and once in a while at night conditions would be right to pick him up......oh the memories!
Love this group. The Hollies are a British pop rock group formed in 1962 & known for their great harmonies. They had so many hit songs such as "Bus Stop", "Stop Stop Stop", "The Air That I Breathe", "On A Carousel", "Carrie Anne", "Here I Go Again", "Look Through Any Window", "King Midas In Reverse", "Jennifer Eccles", "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress" etc. "Graham Nash" was originally in this group & left in 1968 to form "Crosby, Stills & Nash".
The Hollies have so many great songs that are so different from each other. "The Air That I Breathe" has a similar vibe to this. "Carrie Anne" is an upbeat and very catchy pop song. "Bus Stop" has a great storyline and melody as well. And then they can rock out with "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress".
Loved this group so much ! "The song’s title comes from the logo for Boys Town, a community established in 1917 by Father Edward Flanagan in Omaha, Nebraska, where homeless and troubled boys could receive help. The phrase “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” captures the spirit of Boys Town and has become synonymous with charity."
This was one of my favourite bands back in the day. Shortly after my handicapped brother died quite suddenly, this came on in the car on the way to work. I still wonder how I got that car and me to work in one piece! ❤
One of my favorite songs of all time! It pulls at your heartstrings whose message is timeless, moving and one we should all try to follow. The music just fits the lyrics perfectly along with their 3 part harmonies!
I've been there. A friend when his daughter passed away (age 5, cancer), a new friend who attempted suicide), a brother through a difficult time. This somg always brings me to tears. At no time were rhwy an encumbrance, the load did not weigh me down at all. Its just what you do. I didnt do much, i was just there. Im fortunate that i haven't had to face such overwhelmingly trials. But i am glad to have been of help. Ive had teials, but very minor compared to what others have had to deal with. Just be there for people, to show them that someone cares!
As with many songs and poetry, there is a duality in meaning. The original quote is based on a story of a young Scottish girl carrying her baby brother in the late 1800s (the oldest known telling of the scenario), and was later embraced as a statement by Boys' Town. But of course, the lyrics are meant to be taken as a statement that we all should be helping our brethren, which means all mankind.
FYI, We hippies felt like this song was written for us. Because that's who we were. People who wanted to live in peace together, no matter race, religion or sexual orientation. Everyone was included, no one more important than the other. I raised all my boys that way and now they're married to wonderful women of all shades and cultures. When we who lived through it are gone all you will have is what they have manipulated to fit their narrative. We still remember, we still have hope that one day we can all live in peace on this rock. 😊
I guess I needed a cry today. My Irish mother used to say “It’s a long road, don’t have a turn.” When we were kids she was always telling us to be nice to our brothers & sisters, they’ll be your best friends when you need one. This song reminds me of my trouble and beautiful brother who we lost 8 yrs (?!) ago. I would have done anything for him. 💔
That instrument was in fact a harmonica. This song was huge back in the 70s. The Hollies have a deep catalog. Keep exploring them! Thank you for another great reaction, Saeed! ✌💙✌
Yes a harmonica. Alan plays the harmonica. Graham Nash from Crosby Stills Nash was a member of this group before forming CSN. He and Allan Clarke (singer) met when they were in grade school. They are long-time friends.
They were a great band that had great songs. It's the perfect lyrics to say we are ALL brothers and sisters. We need to help each other. A predecessor to Tim McGraw's Humble and Kind.😊 90% of the world's problems are solved by simple kindness and concern for our fellow man.
That is a harmonica at the beginning (mouth harp). I think it has a powerful and majestic way of setting the stage for an ode. And oh what an ode it is! The Hollies made a lot of good music back in the day. Long Co Woman Bus Stop, The Air That I Breathe, just to name a few. Keep digging, there's gold to be found....!
Growing up in the US during the struggle for civil rights, I always leaned into what the song has to say about social justice. I also appreciate it as a person in recovery. He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother. From real.
Or, taken in context of the times in which it was written/performed/recorded, we're all brothers and sisters under the skin. We are all human beings together. We can carry each other as needed, right? Some of us need less carrying, some of us need more. It could all balance out though, if we managed a moment of making it reality, right? Yah, it aint gonna happen, but we can dream and sing about it, right? Damn. I really love this song, as much now as then.
I know a different version of this song but don't know who sang the verion I know so out of curiosity I googled it. I think we may have just listened to the most covered song in history.
*Funny you mention Forrest Gump, because this song came out during the Vietnam War, and was hugely popular among soldiers. "The Air That I Breathe" is iconic.*
I was seeing that scene where he carries the soldiers out of the jungle while this song was playing. Reminded me of that. Thanks for watching and the recommendation!
In the late 60's when this was recorded the idea that someone else in this world was my brother, and if I had more money, or more strength, that I could support them, that was quite radical. My black/Latino/Chinese/Gay/poor brothers aren't heavy - it's not a burden to me, and I'm glad to carry it when they can't.
Excellent reaction, your voice is so calming and thoughts insightful. Their best album to me is Another Night which is also the title song but my favorite song is Lucy, then I’m Down. Brilliant group.
If you watch one of the live performances('Midnight Special'being one of the better ones), you can see Allan Clarke playing the intro on harmonica, and the last ... "he's my brother" is actually sung by the backing vocalist so that Clarke can play the outro on harmonica. 'G' harmonica, by the way, for anyone who wants to recreate that beautifully stirring part.
I lost my brother to cancer and I couldn’t make it through the day’s without thinking of him and crying. I never had a tattoo and was against it for myself. My son in law drew a picture of angel wings with vines entangled and the words , He’s my brother. It was beautiful and I got a tattoo. He’s with me and I don’t feel guilty for not thinking about him all the time. I know that doesn’t make sense but losing my hero didn’t either 😢
Hi Saeed😊..yes it's a harmonica.. this song carries a strong message that resonates through the years, and never gets old.A beautiful song that can make you emotional..it makes me ponder over many things, and I do get emotional when that happens. I remember when they sang songs that made the teeny-boppers dance ( young teenagers and pre-teens)The first one that comes to mind is " Bus Stop" about young love, and "On a Carousel" which both had a different feel than this beautiful song. Then there's another song with even another totally different feel, from 1972 "Long Cool Woman ( in a black dress)" where the writers were trying to tap in to the American drinking culture particularly the prohibition era..and I used to think that one was about spies,😅. Thank you for your great insight into these songs. Much love to you and your family ❤️ 🫂
Youve found one of the most lyrically beautiful songs ever. A true place called Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska. It still is running To this day and helps troubeled and foster boys by finding them a place to learn and grow. The story goes one of the boys was wheel chair bound. The boys would carry him upstairs every night because "he ain't heavt, he's my brother".
There is another video (might be a copy of this one) where they are actually singing it live. This is the audio track matched with a live performance, so you're not hearing what they actually sounded like live. You can hear the rhythm piano part with Reg Dwight tinking the keys (before he was Elton John). This is the studio version that was the AM radio hit and not the live audio.
🌸 you're right the 15 year difference does does make a big difference in siblings..... I had my children actually 11 months apart all three of them and they have grown up and they stay very very close and best friends and that's what I had hoped for 🤍
Very big difference. I was an only child for my formative years. Now my brother is 22 and he is traveling with his friends and partying. And me i am now more an indoors person 😄 Sounds like you have a beautiful family ❤️
ok, try bus stop, stop stop stop, carrianne, long cool woman in a black dress, vers heaps mre hits, oh king midas, air that i breathe. jennifer eccles, look through any window, 2 young 2 b married, carousel, just one look, dear eloise, here i go again, enjoy
Fun for me, watching you guys listen to music I love, but haven’t thought of in years. I spend an unhealthy amount time surfing the net running down politics. This is break time for me. LOL, and here I sit, with tears in my eyes. “Cause he ain’t heavy. Hes my brother.
This song came during the Vietnam war and it meant so much to the vets over there...RIP my brothers in arms..🇺🇸
Yes. Takes me back there.
He is singing about the brotherhood of all mankind.
Great classic song that will last forever
The Harmonica you hear is played by Alan Clarke the lead singer. My husbands favourite group and I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen them live . They just blow you away. They sound exactly the same live as they do in the studio. The good old days were simply the best . Great Reaction. Denise from Yorkshire England 🏴💓💓👍👍
Thanks for taking the time to share that! Greetings from Belgium.
Their harmonies are fabulous. Love from Leeds.
The Hollies were a great band from Manchester, my wife and I managed to see them quite a few times. always a great night.
Awesome you saw them live!
@@SaeedReacts. Yes, three or four times. I believe Graham Nash was a bit miffed with them having two massive hits after he left. 'The Air That i breath' and this one.
This group was and is amazing. Big in the 60's and 70's. Please listen to The Air That I Breath, live 1974. It is truly a great love song.
Thanks for the recommendation! Will add it to my list.
Harmonica…harmonicas pull on the heart strings
Great song classic came out when I was a teenager. I am 71
And this is why we boomers keep saying we were so lucky to have grown up with so many fantastic artists and music especially our homegrown UK artists
Many great artists ! Im enjoying this journey of discovery.
Beautiful reaction as always. I agree with that. Brotherhood, humanity.
Thanks so much! Truly an amazing song.
Harmonica
Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress another great song by them
Thanks for the recommendation.
Even on a transistor radio, this sounded great! 50+ years later, those harmonies and those lyrics are deep.
So true, the tinny transistor radio sounds so different than the music we can hear now, but you're right, if the song is great that little radio still got the job done!
Oh my yes my transistor radio my best friend lol especially curled up in bed with it on low by my ear into the early hours listening to Radio Caroline
@@Reba-123 me too!
@@Reba-123 I grew up in So. Cal. and did the same. Wolfman Jack was a DJ at some megawatt station in Tijuana Mexico and once in a while at night conditions would be right to pick him up......oh the memories!
Brother means fellow man.
I sent this video to a friend who was calling a homeless man a loser.
Love this group. The Hollies are a British pop rock group formed in 1962 & known for their great harmonies. They had so many hit songs such as "Bus Stop", "Stop Stop Stop", "The Air That I Breathe", "On A Carousel", "Carrie Anne", "Here I Go Again", "Look Through Any Window", "King Midas In Reverse", "Jennifer Eccles", "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress" etc. "Graham Nash" was originally in this group & left in 1968 to form "Crosby, Stills & Nash".
You know a lot of great groups and artists! Thanks for watching and the recommendations.
I second your admiration of them. Hopefully, Saeed will take a dive further in their catalogue.
The Hollies have so many great songs that are so different from each other. "The Air That I Breathe" has a similar vibe to this. "Carrie Anne" is an upbeat and very catchy pop song. "Bus Stop" has a great storyline and melody as well. And then they can rock out with "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress".
Thanks for the recommendations. The Air that i Breathe sounds familiar.
Alan Clarke has an awesome voice.❤
Loved this group so much ! "The song’s title comes from the logo for Boys Town, a community established in 1917 by Father Edward Flanagan in Omaha, Nebraska, where homeless and troubled boys could receive help. The phrase “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” captures the spirit of Boys Town and has become synonymous with charity."
Love this song forever and ever❤
This was one of my favourite bands back in the day. Shortly after my handicapped brother died quite suddenly, this came on in the car on the way to work. I still wonder how I got that car and me to work in one piece! ❤
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.
A fun fact: On record the piano was played by Elton John as a session musician.
Now that is a fun fact!
So maybe it's time for Saeed to debut Elton John! Like a nice million dollar hit like:
"Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me."
---Or dozens of others!
You've found a great group with an outstanding singer. They're very versatile. Lots of hits.
he can really belt it out
One of my favorite songs of all time! It pulls at your heartstrings whose message is timeless, moving and one we should all try to follow. The music just fits the lyrics perfectly along with their 3 part harmonies!
❤❤ Beautiful, timeless classic, with a profound message for all of humanity❤❤
Amazing song. Thanks for watching.
Yes, that’s a harmonica. Beautiful song, great reaction. Thank you.
I've been there. A friend when his daughter passed away (age 5, cancer), a new friend who attempted suicide), a brother through a difficult time. This somg always brings me to tears. At no time were rhwy an encumbrance, the load did not weigh me down at all. Its just what you do. I didnt do much, i was just there. Im fortunate that i haven't had to face such overwhelmingly trials. But i am glad to have been of help. Ive had teials, but very minor compared to what others have had to deal with. Just be there for people, to show them that someone cares!
I always thought this song meant brothers as in all humans, not siblings per se.
Definitely brother in all senses of the word.
We are all just walking each other home.
As with many songs and poetry, there is a duality in meaning. The original quote is based on a story of a young Scottish girl carrying her baby brother in the late 1800s (the oldest known telling of the scenario), and was later embraced as a statement by Boys' Town. But of course, the lyrics are meant to be taken as a statement that we all should be helping our brethren, which means all mankind.
Beautiful song.❤❤❤❤❤
One of the great songs from the 60s.
I love this song!
Great band from the past that will never be forgotten.
One of the most beautiful songs ever. ❤❤❤
I loved this band so much! I look forward to enjoying more of their music with you.
Such a great song! Thanks for watching, my friend.
The Hollies are icons. I love this song so very much. Love your reaction!
Amazing song! Thanks for watching!
Certainly one of the most moving classics ever recorded.
One of my favorites in the 60's and beyond!
FYI, We hippies felt like this song was written for us. Because that's who we were. People who wanted to live in peace together, no matter race, religion or sexual orientation. Everyone was included, no one more important than the other. I raised all my boys that way and now they're married to wonderful women of all shades and cultures. When we who lived through it are gone all you will have is what they have manipulated to fit their narrative. We still remember, we still have hope that one day we can all live in peace on this rock. 😊
Brilliant comment
Beautiful ! I still have that same hope too! ❤️
It’s a harmonica.
Thanks for letting me know.
or a mouth harp!
Great reaction, you would be surprised at the reactors who don't understand the lyrics of this beautiful meaningful song. Thanks just subbed
Such a beautiful song. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!
One of my favorite songs by The Hollies is Bus Stop- this is one I think you'd like. The song is a story in itself!
Mine too!
The harmonies are just beautiful 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
I knew their vocals would wow you! Gorgeous voices and the skill to use them.
Amazing vocals and love the message.
@@SaeedReacts. Most def
I guess I needed a cry today. My Irish mother used to say “It’s a long road, don’t have a turn.” When we were kids she was always telling us to be nice to our brothers & sisters, they’ll be your best friends when you need one. This song reminds me of my trouble and beautiful brother who we lost 8 yrs (?!) ago. I would have done anything for him. 💔
That instrument was in fact a harmonica. This song was huge back in the 70s. The Hollies have a deep catalog. Keep exploring them! Thank you for another great reaction, Saeed! ✌💙✌
Thanks for letting me know. Will check out more of their music.
Great song, for all time 💚🎶🎵
Yes a harmonica. Alan plays the harmonica. Graham Nash from Crosby Stills Nash was a member of this group before forming CSN. He and Allan Clarke (singer) met when they were in grade school. They are long-time friends.
It's a truly blessed song isn't it. Check out their Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress for a wilder version of the Hollies.
Wonderful song. Loved your reaction. The instrument is a harmonica. Cheers to you. Your thoughtful comments add to the listening experience. Thanks.
Thanks for letting me know about the instrument! Much appreciated! Have a great day!
They were a great band that had great songs.
It's the perfect lyrics to say we are ALL brothers and sisters.
We need to help each other.
A predecessor to Tim McGraw's Humble and Kind.😊
90% of the world's problems are solved by simple kindness and concern for our fellow man.
Well said! ❤️
Sung by many Jr. High and High School choirs in the 1970's
This song is about the brotherhood of mankind. It's about reaching down to help instead of punching down to hurt.
I always feel this song means all of humanity is a brotherhood. Or should be.
It definitely is about Brotherhood in all senses of the word.
This is one of my strongest”memory songs” from my childhood. It’s beautiful
What a throw back! I sang this song at my 8th grade graduation. It's a great message. Thanks for another trip back into my history.
🌸 and those tears that you just said and those emotions that are so strong within you is why you're one of my favorite reactors.
Thank you! ❤️
That is a harmonica at the beginning (mouth harp). I think it has a powerful and majestic way of setting the stage for an ode. And oh what an ode it is! The Hollies made a lot of good music back in the day. Long Co Woman Bus Stop, The Air That I Breathe, just to name a few. Keep digging, there's gold to be found....!
Thanks for letting me know about the harmonica and for the recommendations!
Growing up in the US during the struggle for civil rights, I always leaned into what the song has to say about social justice.
I also appreciate it as a person in recovery. He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother. From real.
You're a good man. Wow. You be proud of yourself young man. This is what we need. God bless you sir
Thank you! Much love from Belgium
Great British band with many hits. This song is all about the message. ❤
Always brilliant harmonies.
Hi Saeed! Don't the harmonies and words of this song touch your heart? Awesome song, Awesome band!
Truly stunning harmonies. Thanks for watching.
Yeah. It gets me that way, too. Every time.
The air that i breathe, Long cool woman in a black dress
Thanks for the recommendations
hollies lots of hits !
Or, taken in context of the times in which it was written/performed/recorded, we're all brothers and sisters under the skin. We are all human beings together. We can carry each other as needed, right? Some of us need less carrying, some of us need more. It could all balance out though, if we managed a moment of making it reality, right? Yah, it aint gonna happen, but we can dream and sing about it, right? Damn. I really love this song, as much now as then.
Yes, definitely brotherhood in all senses of the word. Beautiful song.
I know a different version of this song but don't know who sang the verion I know so out of curiosity I googled it. I think we may have just listened to the most covered song in history.
Oh, Lord, after the Hollies sang it a gajillion jumped on board. Neil Diamond did a really good cover.
@@BarbaraABryant I counted at least 12 different people that have covered it. I knew the Rufus Wainwright verion.
Edit- I've now counted over 20 .
Maybe the Osmond Brothers?
Hey, I’m new , but so far you’ve hit every one of my favorites!!.... great job.
Hey! Thanks for being here! Discovering so many great artists on this channel!
The song was inspired by a true story.
I think this song is referring to "brother" in the general sense - we are all brothers. Yes, the instrument in the beginning and end was a harmonica.
This is my favorite song.
I love this song. ❤❤❤ The Hollies have a lot of good songs. More please.
*Funny you mention Forrest Gump, because this song came out during the Vietnam War, and was hugely popular among soldiers. "The Air That I Breathe" is iconic.*
I was seeing that scene where he carries the soldiers out of the jungle while this song was playing. Reminded me of that. Thanks for watching and the recommendation!
Love your authentic reaction
Thank you!
In the late 60's when this was recorded the idea that someone else in this world was my brother, and if I had more money, or more strength, that I could support them, that was quite radical. My black/Latino/Chinese/Gay/poor brothers aren't heavy - it's not a burden to me, and I'm glad to carry it when they can't.
Right now with where the world is, it’s important to remember everyone is your brother
100%
Harmonica.
Thanks for letting me know.
Excellent reaction, your voice is so calming and thoughts insightful. Their best album to me is Another Night which is also the title song but my favorite song is Lucy, then I’m Down. Brilliant group.
Thanks for the kind words and for the recommendations. Will add them to my list.
Beautiful song with such a powerful message, Thanks for this wonderful reaction.
Such a great song ! Thanks for watching.
If you watch one of the live performances('Midnight Special'being one of the better ones), you can see Allan Clarke playing the intro on harmonica, and the last ... "he's my brother" is actually sung by the backing vocalist so that Clarke can play the outro on harmonica. 'G' harmonica, by the way, for anyone who wants to recreate that beautifully stirring part.
I lost my brother to cancer and I couldn’t make it through the day’s without thinking of him and crying. I never had a tattoo and was against it for myself. My son in law drew a picture of angel wings with vines entangled and the words , He’s my brother. It was beautiful and I got a tattoo. He’s with me and I don’t feel guilty for not thinking about him all the time. I know that doesn’t make sense but losing my hero didn’t either 😢
So sorry for your loss
Great Vietnam song
That sound is a harmonica.
Beautiful ❤️ Reaction
Thank you!
Hey Saeed!
Hey Deb!
Thank you for the heart, my collection is growing!
@@SaeedReacts. Thank you for your reply Saeed!
Hi Saeed😊..yes it's a harmonica.. this song carries a strong message that resonates through the years, and never gets old.A beautiful song that can make you emotional..it makes me ponder over many things, and I do get emotional when that happens. I remember when they sang songs that made the teeny-boppers dance ( young teenagers and pre-teens)The first one that comes to mind is " Bus Stop" about young love, and "On a Carousel" which both had a different feel than this beautiful song. Then there's another song with even another totally different feel, from 1972 "Long Cool Woman ( in a black dress)" where the writers were trying to tap in to the American drinking culture particularly the prohibition era..and I used to think that one was about spies,😅. Thank you for your great insight into these songs. Much love to you and your family ❤️ 🫂
Beautiful sound! Thanks for sharing this! Always appreciated. Much love to you and your family ❤️🫂
Youve found one of the most lyrically beautiful songs ever. A true place called Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska. It still is running To this day and helps troubeled and foster boys by finding them a place to learn and grow. The story goes one of the boys was wheel chair bound. The boys would carry him upstairs every night because "he ain't heavt, he's my brother".
Wow! Thats beautiful. Thanks for sharing that.
this song and 'father and son' by cat stevens just gets me somehow
I know some folks that could use hearing this message.
Harmonica!
Graham nash
There is another video (might be a copy of this one) where they are actually singing it live. This is the audio track matched with a live performance, so you're not hearing what they actually sounded like live. You can hear the rhythm piano part with Reg Dwight tinking the keys (before he was Elton John). This is the studio version that was the AM radio hit and not the live audio.
Long cool woman in a black dress was one of their biggest hits...
Such a great song and by The Hollies is the best. For contrast listen to the Osmond Brothers.
Beautiful song! Thanks for watching!
The sound you want to know about is a Harmonica. :}
Yes! Thanks!
@@SaeedReacts. :}
🌸 you're right the 15 year difference does does make a big difference in siblings..... I had my children actually 11 months apart all three of them and they have grown up and they stay very very close and best friends and that's what I had hoped for 🤍
Very big difference. I was an only child for my formative years. Now my brother is 22 and he is traveling with his friends and partying. And me i am now more an indoors person 😄
Sounds like you have a beautiful family ❤️
Yes it’s a harmonica!,.
Thanks for confirming!
Like the bass man
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hollies were hit makers, in v 60s n early 70s, tink uve reacted to em b4, alan a competent vocalist n songwriter.
Great song! Definitely want to check out more.
ok, try bus stop, stop stop stop, carrianne, long cool woman in a black dress, vers heaps mre hits, oh king midas, air that i breathe. jennifer eccles, look through any window, 2 young 2 b married, carousel, just one look, dear eloise, here i go again, enjoy
Yes it was a harmonica you heard
Thanks for confirming!
Fun for me, watching you guys listen to music I love, but haven’t thought of in years. I spend an unhealthy amount time surfing the net running down politics. This is break time for me. LOL, and here I sit, with tears in my eyes. “Cause he ain’t heavy. Hes my brother.
We all need a break 😀
Its definitely a powerful and moving song.
Maybe a lighter one to balance it out next 😄