The deeper meaning of this song is that we should care for everyone around us and help each other out. We are all brothers and sisters on this earth, and we are all on the same journey. I love your reaction as always ❤️.
@@Thor_7577 I understand, but my point is that religious zealots make room in their lives for hate. They don't want many people to exist. How do you find a middle ground with that? 🤔
‘If I’m laden at all, I’m laden with sadness, that everyone’s heart isn’t filled with the gladness of love for one another…’. Wow. What powerful lyrics.
I get chill bumps on top of chill bumps then tear up when I hear this song. I know this some is about everyone but I apply it closer to home. I'm 68 and except for a few years my brother and I have live together. I would watch out for him, but now that I'm disabled he lives me and takes care of me.
"The Air that I Breathe" , "Bus Stop" and "Long Cool Woman" are musts from the Hollies! One of my favorite Bands...FYI, they named the Band after the Legend Buddy Holly.
Boys Town In 1918, Reuben Granger, an older boy at Father Flanagan's Home for Boys, carried Howard Loomis, a boy with polio, up and down the stairs. When Father Flanagan asked Reuben if carrying Howard was difficult, Reuben replied, “He ain't heavy, Father… he's m' brother”. The phrase has become iconic and symbolizes the spirit of Boys Town.
OMG I love The Hollies !!!!! "The story of the song ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ is a poignant one that has stood the test of time. This song was written by Bobby Russell while battling cancer, and it was later performed by The Hollies in 1969, reaching high positions on several charts worldwide. 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."
father flanagan got the quote from a book - In his 1884 book The Parables of Jesus, James Wells, Moderator of the United Free Church of Scotland, tells the story of a little girl carrying a big baby boy. Seeing her struggling, someone asked if she wasn't tired. With surprise she replied: "No, he's not heavy; he's my brother."
I always assumed it had something to do with the war considering when it came out. Maybe it was in a war movie or something. But I'm glad I got the story of where the title came from. I'm still not sure what it's about, why it was written. Who was Bobby talking about carrying? I have to look up the lyrics and see if there's anything there. Thanks for the info, everyone! ✌
@@snakeinthegrass7443It definitely became associated with Vietnam War Vets. And there is at least one beautiful RUclips video that shows the brothers in combat. It's known to be a favorite of the vast majority of Vietnam War Vets.
One of the greatest songs ever written and performed. Thanks for checking it out. It was great. A little trivia. Elton john played the piano on the studio version.
The Hollies where amongst the original British Invasion of the USA along with the Beatles etc. One of their original members was Graham Nash, later of Crosby , Stills and Nash. The Hollies had many hits and are still touring!
🇬🇧 I have loved this song for as long as I can remember, I don't think I will ever tire of it. I was born in 1964, & this was released in 1969, so I probably don't remember it from then,but this was on the radio "oldie's station every Sunday, and my mam had the 45 single so we could play it on the record player. Glad you liked it. 🎼🎶❤️
This reaction is kind of the essence of the '60's (and 70's), whereby the artists were real and sharing themselves live and people like you listened and discussed the music and themes. The Hollies were simply awesome, and kind of heavy, too. They were pros, so all the music is good, even if you don't click with it all.
My younger brother just passed away on July 5th of cancer. He was diagnosed on February and only made it to July. I gave the eulogy then played this song. I MISS YOU BROTHER.
Great song! The Hollies are a British pop rock group formed in 1962 & known for their great harmonies. They had so many hit songs such as "The Air That I Breathe", "Bus Stop", "Stop Stop Stop", "On A Carousel", "Carrie Anne", "Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)", "Here I Go Again", "Look Through Any Window", "King Midas In Reverse", "Jennifer Eccles" etc. "Graham Nash" was originally in this group & left in 1968 to form "Crosby, Stills & Nash".
Both of you are so intelligent you both show such love from your souls. Yes, so beautiful. Love you both so much. East Tennessee, United States of America. ❤😊
The Hollies are a great band & have had several hits over the years. You will enjoy listening to the hits they've had over the years. I was about 8 years old when I first heard them back in the mid-1960s.
Few bands could match the Hollies for their harmonising....... And still touring today... This song has made it to No 1 in the British charts several times over the decades.....
"The road is long...from which there is no return..." It is the long road of "life" that we all travel and nobody knows when their journey will end. Live each day positive.
Essa BANDA maravilhosa nos leva a reflexões sobre a linha do tempo e as mudanças, não podemos esquecer que somos todos iguais, ajudar, unir, com amor, com certeza somos muito mais felizes 😊
My mum was a nurse in war-torn London. One day she saw a 6-year old carrying a 4-year old, stumbling across the rubble of a bombed out building. She shouted “Oh be careful, you’re going to drop him!” He looked up at her and said “‘S’alright Miss, ‘e’s only me bruvver.”
Graham Nash from CSNY was an early member of The Hollies. Their mid sixties pop hits shone brightly back in the day, upbeat and rocking. LONG COOL WOMAN IN A BLACK DRESS, BUSTOP, are my faves.
Awesome song. I just love listening to it. For another song by The Hollies, as good or better, I would recommend The Air That I Breathe. You will not be disappointed.
The song refers to the surviving combatants of the Vietnam War who, upon returning home, manifested nervous disorders and psychological imbalances such that being too often judged as crazy ("He Ain't Heavy") by the family, those around them and the community, they experienced inhumane exclusion ("He's My Brother"). On this issue, it is the most beautiful and moving song to have been composed and recorded. Thanks. [NB: Two musical instruments were favored by the fighters sent to Vietnam: the guitar and the harmonica.]
This song was written back in (1969). It's about a very famous boys' home in Omaha Nebraska USA known as "Boys Town." They made a movie about it back in (1938) starring Spencer Tracey as Father Flanagan who started (Boys Town) and Mickey Rooney. The story goes... When it was time to go to dinner a priest saw a boy carrying another boy on his back and ask the boy can he help carrying him to the dining hall. The boy replied, "That's okay Father He Ain't Heavy, He's, My Brother." Today they have a statue in Boys Town of a boy carrying another boy piggyback. The song was written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell who were visiting Boys Town. They heard about the story and decided to write a song about it. And the rest is history. Another monster hit by the Hollies is their (1972) "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress." This was one of their greatest hits. It was a banger.
In his 1884 book The Parables of Jesus, James Wells, Moderator of the United Free Church of Scotland, tells the story of a little girl carrying a big baby boy. Seeing her struggling, someone asked if she wasn't tired. With surprise she replied: "No, he's not heavy; he's my brother." this is where father flanagan got the quote from
One of the most moving songs ever for me. Their voices, the beautiful melody, gorgeous instrumentals and the poignant lyrics, everything touches your soul. Lovely reaction, thank you.✌❤
The Hollies are one of my favorite British bands. This song is by far the most touching of all they did. Graham Nash got his start here before joining up with Crosby and Stills. This song is perfect for you two beautiful, socially conscience lovebirds haha. I knew that you would love it. 😍 As always a great reaction. Thanks. ☮
Shortly after this song came out my best teenage friend's brother was killed in a car accident and we sat on some neighborhood steps and listened to this song on a transistor radio and I cried along with him. Still sticks in my memory as one of the worst and best days of my life. 😞
Your reactions to these older classics always transport me back to when I first heard these songs on the radio or when my brothers would bring home a new album.
All things great!🎶 Great music with a great reaction by you both!..like always! I enjoy your input on how you may look at and interpret certain songs .. I enjoy your input on music & life itself .. think you're both great! MUSIC🖤
We got real music in the sixties and the proper voice from the singers….” Carrie Anne” was my very first 45rpm when I was 15 by the Hollies, old person now, best wishes from England.
Love knows no weight, when you have love for a brother ( family or not ) you will bare all the weight on yourself and carry that weight. Today this song by the fabulous Hollies is still perfect the vocal and harmonies and the composition simply a perfect song. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘❤❤❤❤🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵🎵
My younger brother is in assisted care for early onset dementia. We are the only ones left of a large family. You are not kidding, “He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.” I got him.
Watching you two reacting to this song for the first time was absolutely beautiful! I was a young boy when this song came out. It is one of my all time favorites. I lost my oldest bother in the Vietnam war the day this came out. I cry Everytime I hear it. This song is for you Big Brother.......🌹💔
I love your comments about being children, unguarded, and just laughing crying or doing. It’s so true as adults you have to think reason and for me rarely do anything without thinking it to death. LOL. Great reaction as usual. ❤✌
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The deeper meaning of this song is that we should care for everyone around us and help each other out. We are all brothers and sisters on this earth, and we are all on the same journey. I love your reaction as always ❤️.
Yes. In fact THE meaning... very much a message prevalent in the 1960s. Not at all a reference to an actual sibling, except by extension.
Sadly lost on a large number of Trump cult followers.
@@Thor_7577 I understand, but my point is that religious zealots make room in their lives for hate.
They don't want many people to exist. How do you find a middle ground with that? 🤔
Wise words 💚 Thank you kindly 😊
@@cpmf2112 Not lost on THIS Trump follower....
‘If I’m laden at all, I’m laden with sadness, that everyone’s heart isn’t filled with the gladness of love for one another…’. Wow. What powerful lyrics.
my best friend and his brother RIP. i cry everytime i hear this
I get chill bumps on top of chill bumps then tear up when I hear this song. I know this some is about everyone but I apply it closer to home. I'm 68 and except for a few years my brother and I have live together. I would watch out for him, but now that I'm disabled he lives me and takes care of me.
The Hollies are awesome! This is a very beautiful song. You both are so precious! Love your reactions!
"The Air that I Breathe" , "Bus Stop" and "Long Cool Woman" are musts from the Hollies! One of my favorite Bands...FYI, they named the Band after the Legend Buddy Holly.
I am 74. Those times inferred that all people are our brothers. The intent, I believe, to help all mankind. Be selfless.
Boys Town
In 1918, Reuben Granger, an older boy at Father Flanagan's Home for Boys, carried Howard Loomis, a boy with polio, up and down the stairs. When Father Flanagan asked Reuben if carrying Howard was difficult, Reuben replied, “He ain't heavy, Father… he's m' brother”. The phrase has become iconic and symbolizes the spirit of Boys Town.
This song makes you reflect on what kind of person you are or have been in life. Beautiful!
this song is a masterpiece
This song is a reminder that we are all brothers and sisters.
So your burden is mind too.
Your not heavy because you’re my brother/ sister 🩵
The song was on the album Hollies Sing Hollies from 1969. The first album after Graham Nash left.
OMG I love The Hollies !!!!! "The story of the song ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ is a poignant one that has stood the test of time. This song was written by Bobby Russell while battling cancer, and it was later performed by The Hollies in 1969, reaching high positions on several charts worldwide. 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."
father flanagan got the quote from a book - In his 1884 book The Parables of Jesus, James Wells, Moderator of the United Free Church of Scotland, tells the story of a little girl carrying a big baby boy. Seeing her struggling, someone asked if she wasn't tired. With surprise she replied: "No, he's not heavy; he's my brother."
@@saintdon4461 Wow, never knew this. Brought tears to my eyes. Many thanks.
@@witsend236 your welcome
I always assumed it had something to do with the war considering when it came out. Maybe it was in a war movie or something. But I'm glad I got the story of where the title came from. I'm still not sure what it's about, why it was written. Who was Bobby talking about carrying? I have to look up the lyrics and see if there's anything there. Thanks for the info, everyone! ✌
@@snakeinthegrass7443It definitely became associated with Vietnam War Vets. And there is at least one beautiful RUclips video that shows the brothers in combat. It's known to be a favorite of the vast majority of Vietnam War Vets.
Such a beautiful song and lyrics. The music of the 60's just hit straight to your heart. So sad we just don't seem to learn. Peace and love to all.
One of the greatest songs ever written and performed. Thanks for checking it out. It was great. A little trivia. Elton john played the piano on the studio version.
Oh cool. Thank you 😊
You two are so intuitive.
The joy on your faces at the words and harmony are precious. Thank you for feeling it.
The Hollies where amongst the original British Invasion of the USA along with the Beatles etc. One of their original members was Graham Nash, later of Crosby , Stills and Nash. The Hollies had many hits and are still touring!
"The Air That I Breathe" is another great one from them.
The harmonies lift the soul
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I have loved this song for as long as I can remember, I don't think I will ever tire of it. I was born in 1964, & this was released in 1969, so I probably don't remember it from then,but this was on the radio "oldie's station every Sunday, and my mam had the 45 single so we could play it on the record player. Glad you liked it. 🎼🎶❤️
This song is about caring about your fellow man/ woman. It's a message sorely needed these days. Thanks for sharing this beautiful song ❤️
The next Hollies song you should hear is “The Air That I Breathe” 😊👍
I concur
yes please!
Thank you for the suggestion ☺️
He is singing about The Brotherhood of Man. "I'm laden with sadness...that everyone's heart isnt filled with the gladness of love...for one another."
This reaction is kind of the essence of the '60's (and 70's), whereby the artists were real and sharing themselves live and people like you listened and discussed the music and themes. The Hollies were simply awesome, and kind of heavy, too. They were pros, so all the music is good, even if you don't click with it all.
My younger brother just passed away on July 5th of cancer. He was diagnosed on February and only made it to July. I gave the eulogy then played this song. I MISS YOU BROTHER.
So sorry for your loss, Lawrence.
@@punkydoodle4774 thank you I appreciate that. God bless you.
@@punkydoodle4774 thank you,that means a lot. God bless you.
The Holies are awesome. My favourite song is Bus Stop.
this was played as my uncles carried my father's coffin into the church,so it means a lot to me
I can imagine that whas beautiful
@@cwes6404 i didnt know it was going to be played, i was stunned then teary eyed
Such a beautiful song and message especially for these chaotic times. Thanks so much guys for your reaction and comments.🧡
The Hollies had many great songs throughout the years. I especially liked the "bubblegum pop" Bustop and later rock "Long Cool Woman".
Great song! The Hollies are a British pop rock group formed in 1962 & known for their great harmonies. They had so many hit songs such as "The Air That I Breathe", "Bus Stop", "Stop Stop Stop", "On A Carousel", "Carrie Anne", "Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)", "Here I Go Again", "Look Through Any Window", "King Midas In Reverse", "Jennifer Eccles" etc. "Graham Nash" was originally in this group & left in 1968 to form "Crosby, Stills & Nash".
Thank you for the info 😊
MUST HEAR Classics,, The Hollies "The Air That I Breathe" & "Bus Stop"
The Air that I Breathe
Both of you are so intelligent you both show such love from your souls. Yes, so beautiful.
Love you both so much.
East Tennessee, United States of America. ❤😊
Thank you so much! Warm wishes from Romania 💚
The Hollies are a great band & have had several hits over the years. You will enjoy listening to the hits they've had over the years. I was about 8 years old when I first heard them back in the mid-1960s.
Few bands could match the Hollies for their harmonising....... And still touring today... This song has made it to No 1 in the British charts several times over the decades.....
"The road is long...from which there is no return..." It is the long road of "life" that we all travel and nobody knows when their journey will end. Live each day positive.
We need MORE SONGS LIKE THIS: TODAY!! Peace & Love TO YOU BOTH...and, ALL!! HUGS, YA'LL!!!
The Air That I Breathe next!
Yes, yes, yes! Next Hollies smash hit- LONG COOL WOMAN IN A BLACK DRESS.
And Bus Stop.
Beautiful song and always love your reactions! ❤❤ thanks
"The Air That I Breathe" and "Long Cool Woman" are some of the other must listens from The Hollies.
Essa BANDA maravilhosa nos leva a reflexões sobre a linha do tempo e as mudanças, não podemos esquecer que somos todos iguais, ajudar, unir, com amor, com certeza somos muito mais felizes 😊
First heard this song with Neil Diamond....classic song!
I like that you "feel" the 60s, to me, who remember that time, it's the gratest periode in pop music!
The Hollies have done many great songs. One of my favorites is The Air that I breath. It's so good.
One of my favorite songs of theirs 🎶❤
One of my all-time favorite songs!! ♥
Esta canción es inolvidable en sonido se queda en nuestro album de las cosas que tienen vida ,quedan girando como un disco
- Jump on "The Hollies" train, and enjoy the ride: many great destinations ahead! :)
My mum was a nurse in war-torn London. One day she saw a 6-year old carrying a 4-year old, stumbling across the rubble of a bombed out building.
She shouted “Oh be careful, you’re going to drop him!”
He looked up at her and said “‘S’alright Miss, ‘e’s only me bruvver.”
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing 😊
Graham Nash from CSNY was an early member of The Hollies. Their mid sixties pop hits shone brightly back in the day, upbeat and rocking. LONG COOL WOMAN IN A BLACK DRESS, BUSTOP, are my faves.
This is such a beautiful gem - thank you!!!
Awesome song. I just love listening to it.
For another song by The Hollies, as good or better, I would recommend The Air That I Breathe.
You will not be disappointed.
Their song, "Bus Stop" is a lyrical masterpiece!
I agree and I love it!
The song refers to the surviving combatants of the Vietnam War who, upon returning home, manifested nervous disorders and psychological imbalances such that being too often judged as crazy ("He Ain't Heavy") by the family, those around them and the community, they experienced inhumane exclusion ("He's My Brother"). On this issue, it is the most beautiful and moving song to have been composed and recorded. Thanks.
[NB: Two musical instruments were favored by the fighters sent to Vietnam: the guitar and the harmonica.]
You are both going to love The Hollies, I guarantee it!
This song was written back in (1969). It's about a very famous boys' home in Omaha Nebraska USA known as "Boys Town." They made a movie about it back in (1938) starring Spencer Tracey as Father Flanagan who started (Boys Town) and Mickey Rooney. The story goes... When it was time to go to dinner a priest saw a boy carrying another boy on his back and ask the boy can he help carrying him to the dining hall. The boy replied, "That's okay Father He Ain't Heavy, He's, My Brother." Today they have a statue in Boys Town of a boy carrying another boy piggyback. The song was written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell who were visiting Boys Town. They heard about the story and decided to write a song about it. And the rest is history. Another monster hit by the Hollies is their (1972) "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress." This was one of their greatest hits. It was a banger.
In his 1884 book The Parables of Jesus, James Wells, Moderator of the United Free Church of Scotland, tells the story of a little girl carrying a big baby boy. Seeing her struggling, someone asked if she wasn't tired. With surprise she replied: "No, he's not heavy; he's my brother." this is where father flanagan got the quote from
Lovely, thank you for the info 😊
"The Air That I Breathe" and "Long Cool Woman" are must reacts to as well.
Whewwwww...such a great one. Nice reaction! Ty MOA ☘️🇺🇲
Those harmonies....❤❤❤
Love the song and your reaction.😀
Try listening to them sing "The air that I breathe". It's fantastic !
One of the most moving songs ever for me. Their voices, the beautiful melody, gorgeous instrumentals and the poignant lyrics, everything touches your soul. Lovely reaction, thank you.✌❤
Thanks for listening 💚
A beautiful, beautiful song with a loving meaning and message!!! LOVE the Hollies!❤
Just another from the long list of fantastic English bands 🏴
60’s 70’s wasa lovely musical time! I still love the music today!
The Hollies are one of my favorite British bands. This song is by far the most touching of all they did. Graham Nash got his start here before joining up with Crosby and Stills. This song is perfect for you two beautiful, socially conscience lovebirds haha. I knew that you would love it. 😍 As always a great reaction. Thanks. ☮
Excellent song❤
Shortly after this song came out my best teenage friend's brother was killed in a car accident and we sat on some neighborhood steps and listened to this song on a transistor radio and I cried along with him. Still sticks in my memory as one of the worst and best days of my life. 😞
It's okay to get teary-eyed!! Actually, I cry buckets listening to this.
The Hollies were a great band, many hit songs that are still classics to this day.
Your reactions to these older classics always transport me back to when I first heard these songs on the radio or when my brothers would bring home a new album.
Glad to hear you enjoy our videos 💚😍
A masterpiece of, songwriting, production, instrumentation, vocal harmony and execution.
And, did you realise, one of the Hollies - Graham Nash, went on to be part of Crosby, Stills & Nash?
Every time I hear this song I think of my brother, he struggled with addiction and it finally took him in 2009. We played this at his viewing 😢
Much love from both of us 💚
The 60s and 70s was a fantastic time for music these bands will live on forever
Love both your reactions you understand beautiful music 🎶 ❤
Back in the day we had a saying... GROOVE.. meaning just the best . You guys are GROOVE
For me this song is all about emotions gusbumps and a tear.
All things great!🎶
Great music with a great reaction by you both!..like always!
I enjoy your input on how you may look at and interpret certain songs ..
I enjoy your input on music & life itself .. think you're both great! MUSIC🖤
Thank you 😊
Brilliant - the 60s had the best music of all times , led by the Beatles
I have 2 son’s just a year apart and this song has special message ❤
A good Hollies tune for you two is “Bus Stop”. Give it a listen! 😉😁👍
Kids are always carrying their younger brothers and sisters . I love this song
We got real music in the sixties and the proper voice from the singers….” Carrie Anne” was my very first 45rpm when I was 15 by the Hollies, old person now, best wishes from England.
We listened to music like this and we didn't lock the front door during the daytime. It was so beautiful and different.
Love knows no weight, when you have love for a brother ( family or not ) you will bare all the weight on yourself and carry that weight.
Today this song by the fabulous Hollies is still perfect the vocal and harmonies and the composition simply a perfect song.
Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘❤❤❤❤🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵🎵
You'll love 'The Air that I Breathe' by them. Their discography is large and they were one of the top groups throughout the 60's & 70's
Bella canción the HOLLIES EL NO ES UN ESTORBO ÉL ES MI HERMANO
Love The Hollies ❤❤ love your reaction ❤x
Heart felt reaction. Hoping you have a wonderful week. Thank you.
Thank you! You too! 😀
Another great Hollies song, which I love, is "Bus Stop." It tells a great little story...So clever and so sweet!
My younger brother is in assisted care for early onset dementia. We are the only ones left of a large family. You are not kidding, “He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.” I got him.
You both have such beautiful spirits
Right? They seem to be such genuine and nice people.
Thank you kindly 💚
A true jewel, guys, wow! What a throwback melody. Kinda Beattle-esque. Beautiful memories streaming through my mind. Tops! guys. Thank you😊
Amazing message to this song.❤🎉
I love yall.
" The Air That I Breathe " should be next. ❤
Watching you two reacting to this song for the first time was absolutely beautiful! I was a young boy when this song came out. It is one of my all time favorites. I lost my oldest bother in the Vietnam war the day this came out. I cry Everytime I hear it. This song is for you Big Brother.......🌹💔
The air that i breathe. Please.
I love your comments about being children, unguarded, and just laughing crying or doing. It’s so true as adults you have to think reason and for me rarely do anything without thinking it to death. LOL. Great reaction as usual. ❤✌