The Hollies - He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother (REACTION) with my wife
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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....
I am 74. Those times inferred that all people are our brothers. The intent, I believe, to help all mankind. Be selfless.
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
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.
The next Hollies song you should hear is “The Air That I Breathe” 😊👍
I concur
yes please!
Thank you for the suggestion ☺️
One of my all-time favorite songs!! ♥
This song is about caring about your fellow man/ woman. It's a message sorely needed these days. Thanks for sharing this beautiful song ❤️
Yes, yes, yes! Next Hollies smash hit- LONG COOL WOMAN IN A BLACK DRESS.
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 😊
The joy on your faces at the words and harmony are precious. Thank you for feeling it.
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."
MUST HEAR Classics,, The Hollies "The Air That I Breathe" & "Bus Stop"
"The Air That I Breathe" is another great one from them.
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.
Those harmonies....❤❤❤
This is such a beautiful gem - thank you!!!
The Holies are awesome. My favourite song is Bus Stop.
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 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.
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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 a reminder that we are all brothers and sisters.
So your burden is mind too.
Your not heavy because you’re my brother/ sister 🩵
Their song, "Bus Stop" is a lyrical masterpiece!
You two are so intuitive.
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.
Beautiful song and always love your reactions! ❤❤ thanks
Such a beautiful song and message especially for these chaotic times. Thanks so much guys for your reaction and comments.🧡
Whewwwww...such a great one. Nice reaction! Ty MOA ☘️🇺🇲
You are both going to love The Hollies, I guarantee it!
Graham Nash who one one part of the vocal trio left, went to the USA and formed Crosby Stills and Nash, one of the greatest bands ever. He was also a superb songwriter. Try some CSN. You’ll love them !!!!
‘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.
We need MORE SONGS LIKE THIS: TODAY!! Peace & Love TO YOU BOTH...and, ALL!! HUGS, YA'LL!!!
Aren't they just amazing. I enjoy your videos, guys. Thank you for sharing yourselves with us. Love from Boston, USA.
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
"The Air That I Breathe" and "Long Cool Woman" are must reacts to as well.
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 😊
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 😊
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.
One of my favorite songs of theirs 🎶❤
A beautiful, beautiful song with a loving meaning and message!!! LOVE the Hollies!❤
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.....
Back in the day we had a saying... GROOVE.. meaning just the best . You guys are GROOVE
60’s 70’s wasa lovely musical time! I still love the music today!
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.......🌹💔
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 💚😍
Song was inspired by an actual response made by a young boy entering Boys Town carrying his younger brother, many, many years ago: "He ain't heavy, he's my brother."
"The Air That I Breathe" and "Long Cool Woman" are some of the other must listens from The Hollies.
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.
The harmonies lift the soul
I love yall.
" The Air That I Breathe " should be next. ❤
For me this song is all about emotions gusbumps and a tear.
❤A beautiful, timeless, and deeply profound message, for all of us❤
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!
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. 😞
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 😊
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.
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 💚
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. ❤✌
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 💚
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 💚
7:00 to 7:30 I love what you said here, Andrei--so true!
Love The Hollies ❤❤ love your reaction ❤x
The Hollies were a great band, many hit songs that are still classics to this day.
Kids are always carrying their younger brothers and sisters . I love this song
"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.
The air that i breathe. Please.
Please check out the Air that I breathe by The Hollies. Another beautiful song.
Always enjoy spending time with you both.
Thank you
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 🦘🦘🦘🦘❤❤❤❤🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵🎵
It's such a coincidence, but last night the thought came to me that this song would be great for you two to hear--honestly! I know that it's often thought of as an anthem, but the meaning behind it is so sacred, it's almost seems like a hymn, aided by the beautiful harmony. And singer Allen Clarke is such an underrated vocalist! Another lovely reaction from a lovely couple.❤
Many thanks and much love from Romania 💚
The Hollies have done many great songs. One of my favorites is The Air that I breath. It's so good.
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
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 😊
Brilliant - the 60s had the best music of all times , led by the Beatles
This song reminds me of the time in my life that we were caring for my brother in law as he was battling AIDES we played this song for him all the time so he knew he wasnt a burden we did it out of love and respect ......RIP DAN.......
Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories 💚
A good Hollies tune for you two is “Bus Stop”. Give it a listen! 😉😁👍
Graham Nash from Crosby Stills and Nash came from the Hollies, he was on Vacation in La and was introduced to them and the rest is history.
Another great Hollies song, which I love, is "Bus Stop." It tells a great little story...So clever and so sweet!
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 😊
Amazing message to this song.❤🎉
I have 2 son’s just a year apart and this song has special message ❤
The Air That I Breathe next!
We listened to music like this and we didn't lock the front door during the daytime. It was so beautiful and different.
Try listening to them sing "The air that I breathe". It's fantastic !
I've lost both my elder brothers who were band mates with me in the 70s. And In the 80s, I was in another band with three other guys that were like my brothers to me. I learned just last week that the drummer in that band has now got terminal cancer and is very ill in palliative care. I started crying when this song started and sobbed all the way through. Myself and the other two guys are hoping to go see him before the end, so the four of us can be in the same room one more time.
You both have such beautiful spirits
Right? They seem to be such genuine and nice people.
Thank you kindly 💚
A masterpiece of, songwriting, production, instrumentation, vocal harmony and execution.
The 60s and 70s was a fantastic time for music these bands will live on forever
Love both your reactions you understand beautiful music 🎶 ❤
That was a Beautiful Response..."We Don't Calculate ", " Pure" , "Comes Naturally" !❤
my best friend and his brother RIP. i cry everytime i hear this
A true jewel, guys, wow! What a throwback melody. Kinda Beattle-esque. Beautiful memories streaming through my mind. Tops! guys. 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. ☮
Thinking, "You're gonna like this". A founding member of the Hollies was Graham Nash. He left and went to L.A. where he, David Crosby (Byrds) and Stephen Stills (Buffalo Springfield), formed the super group, Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN).
Try their song ,”Bus Stop”,it was a big hit too for the Hollies.
Heart felt reaction. Hoping you have a wonderful week. Thank you.
Thank you! You too! 😀
Esta canción es inolvidable en sonido se queda en nuestro album de las cosas que tienen vida ,quedan girando como un disco
Love this song when it first came out!!! Strong message!!!! This band was very popular and apart of The British Invasion!!!!
Just another from the long list of fantastic English bands 🏴
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.
Great song! In the 60s and 70s people cared about their fellow man. With what happened in the United States today, I am energized and filled with hope.