I'm very distantly related to Tony Hicks. My maiden name is Hicks and I was able to trace back 14 generations ago we share an ancestor who had 2 sons. One stayed in England and one went to the new world at the very beginning in the 1620s. Respectively our 14x great grandfather and 14x great uncle ☺️ even though I don't know him or anything I have pride that he is my relative, no matter how distantly.
While I agree with you, Wiki says that a tape delay was used for the banjo. This track was recorded and released in 1966 when miming was common for TV appearances. The sound seems identical to the vinyl release.
The sound was more like a balalaika, which when I first heard it in 1966, I thought it _was_ a balalaika. To find out it was a banjo I was surprised, to say the least -- and I wanted to know how Hicks got that sound out of it. Credit the producer Ron Richards, who put the banjo on tape delay for the lay-down.
Wow, what a brilliant 3-minute blast of music and humor! Sitar-esque banjo with reverb, pitch perfect harmonies, hilarious story line. Even after 50 years this shines like a diamond.
Thomas Lyon I've just found this song at 28 and it was so good I had to research it after hearing it on the radio. what're more songs like this from the era
Love this performance of Stop Stop Stop!! Tony Hicks on that Turkish banjo is superb!! The harmonies are fabulous as well!! Song cracks me up!! The pan of the audience at 1:05!! I wonder if they’re listening to the lyrics or just enjoying the music? 😂 I saw an interview with Tony Hicks and they were playing this particular performance. He cracked up laughing when he saw the pan of the audience as well! Good stuff!!
it was like the most exotic erotic hypnotic sound, as well as lyrics, beat, vocals, visual images conjured up! Fitting the times perfectly! Nobody even knew what to make of this except trip out and enjoy it!. Hilarious at this point they were so pinch-their- cheeks cute young and wholesome. Singing wild sexy fantasy lyrics. in those shirts! Who knew?
Hermosa música..innovadores, así son los grandes maestros..joyas para la eternidad. Un gran legado. Primera canción que escucho de ésta maravillosa banda. Nunca había escuchado antes ni en re vistas sus fotos de los integrantes. Gracias por compartir esta parte de la historia de la música que no volveremos a tener. Únicos . Legendas. Tesoros que se pueden apreciar admirar y conocer a fondo en estos tiempos.
Loved this when it first came out. Clever, clever song and really innovative use of banjo. And even with no Graham Nash, superb harmonies anchored by the brilliant Allan Clarke. Love the very middle-aged, very square audience oblivious to the song's lyrical content - reminds me of Monty Python.
Dicky Fox I think tony Hicks's the only original member. A reunion would be awesome- are they still living? I saw that recent live video- I'd be content just hearing that song live the way tony nails that banjo!
The Hollies were one of the finest bands who emerged, during the 1960s. Their songs were excellent & OH those great vocals, along with Tony Hicks' fine musicianship.✌😇
Around that same time in the mid 60's, Roger McGuinn of the Byrds was using the banjo even earlier as a former quasi member of The Chad Mitchell Trio - 1962 although better known for his 12 string later on with The Byrds. Hicks use of it in this song is one of the most memorable uses of a banjo by a rock band ever...my favorite Hollies song.
Saw them do this live a few years back and out of everything they played, they seemed to enjoy playing this one the most. Such a great song in all respects, and especially live.
My Mum and Dad had this on a single and I used to listen to this and many more 60s records on my Mum's record player on which you could stack 6 singles at a time. In the 70s when shops were closed on a Sunday and there was limited TV this used to be our entertainment xx
I really took this song for granted back in 1966.Now I see the 12 string and the rock banjo played to the point of perfection.now I understand why this song was magic.The words are true magic also,I loved the Hollies.
That's the nice part about memories and audio/vids.We kinda can.I just never knew until I watched this and saw how it was produced that I fully appreciated it.
***** Yes today with technology,we can almost"turn back time"!And today many advertising are using songs of the 60' and 70'.Last week, for Winners's stores"Just one look" magnifique...that's all it took!
Tony Hicks was the Hollies' answer to Brian Jones-could play anything,would have played a washboard if you'd asked him.............AND made it sound melodic1
@@florjanbrudar692 On top of his great guitar playing on other tunes, he jammed on banjo on this tune. Loved Tony Hicks.. And oh, BTW, I've loved belly dancers since I was a little kid and especially after hearing this song..
This one of few rock songs that features a banjo surely? Comes out really wonderful and possibly any other instrument string or otherwise would not have the same impact, a lovely song and super lyrics.
There were so many wonderful groups in the sixties. The Hollies sometimes seem to get lost in the huge shuffle of music. It's songs like this one that remind me just how wonderful they were. Thank you for uploading this video.
This AWESOMELY catchy, foot-tapping song is yet another irrefutable testimony to the fact that the 60s were the BEST when it comes to producing utterly FANTASTIC tunes!
Beautiful song, a very 60s sound, adorned with a banjo, it was a very creative idea because at that time the zither was in fashion, The Hollies preferred to use the banjo the soul of the United States and Ireland.
Have listened to this song for years abs never realized that it was a banjo that he did that unique sound with till I watched this video! Very talented group!
Tony Hicks their lead guitarist, could play anything with strings!...He was great with a Vox and Ric-12 string, and as you can see, the banjo here!...One of the best
This catchy song is notable for being one of the few recordings by the group that feature Tony Hicks playing the banjo, and was the only song with that instrument to be performed live - love the three-part vocal harmony between Clarke, Hicks and Sylvester.
+Lorraine Ashby Hi Lorraine,you are right-this song is from 1966 when Graham Nash was still in the Hollies.I can only think this was a later performance,after Terry Sylvester had replaced him.The last single Nash appeared on was "King Midas in Reverse" in 1967.By the time "Jennifer Eccles" was released in early '68,he had left to form Crosby,Stills and Nash.
Memories from when I was a teenager ,,,,,always danced to this song ,,,epic banjo playing by Tony ,haunting beautiful voice of Alan ,drums etc epic as well, ,hard to beat the Hollies ,the bands of the 60,s were the best ever😊
I remember when this song hit the charts in 1966. I still watch this video and enjoy the music as much as ever. Allan Clarke is such a good singer. Tony Hicks is incredible, Terry Sylvester is great. I truly enjoy how they all get into the music and performing. Countless hours of my life I have listened to their music. I cannot thank them enough. And now, to see the performances on you tube! Amazing.
I first listened this song in the 60’s,with the gorgeous banjo playing. ,firstly I was impressed in Herman’s Hermits’s ‘ Mrs. Brown you’ve got a lovely daughter, I watched the movie for just wanted to listen the song with banjo. Film wasn’t fantastic, but the song was great even it was played nearly the end, around 5 minutes before we all stood up for the Queen while playing the National Anthem.
I just heard this song for the first time on an oldies rock station. I immediately fell in love with it and it's just cool how the music still spreads to new listeners half a century later. one of the coolest songs I've heard in my 28 years on this planet
In 1965 I bought my first Two albums, this one,Stop Stop Stop by the Hollies and Little Games by The Yardbirds. I still have them both. I loved them then and I love them now!✌
I recall hearing this on an oldies station when I was a kid a few decades ago. So, so catchy, but I never listened to the lyrics. Later on, when I had money and bought it, I finally paid attention to the words. Epic. Best song story ever.
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I am glad to see all the favorable and positive comments for Tony Hicks. He deserves every bit of it.
Agree
I'm very distantly related to Tony Hicks. My maiden name is Hicks and I was able to trace back 14 generations ago we share an ancestor who had 2 sons. One stayed in England and one went to the new world at the very beginning in the 1620s. Respectively our 14x great grandfather and 14x great uncle ☺️ even though I don't know him or anything I have pride that he is my relative, no matter how distantly.
@@karlimyers1192
My 14x great grandfather was a pirate n I have the video to prove it. JK😂
Tony Hicks is an extraordinary musician. How he gets a banjo to sound like a sitar is so amazing and creative.
While I agree with you, Wiki says that a tape delay was used for the banjo. This track was recorded and released in 1966 when miming was common for TV appearances. The sound seems identical to the vinyl release.
miming
Also, funnily enough he does play a guitar-sitar (yes, it's rlly called that). :')
@@MJC1124 he started he used a six-string banjo which is tuned like a guitar and slap back echo was applied to it. Yes awesome guitarist
The sound was more like a balalaika, which when I first heard it in 1966, I thought it _was_ a balalaika. To find out it was a banjo I was surprised, to say the least -- and I wanted to know how Hicks got that sound out of it. Credit the producer Ron Richards, who put the banjo on tape delay for the lay-down.
Alan's got an incredibly piercing voice. Outstanding
Ich bin 68 und bin damit groß geworden und ich finde sie heute noch sehr gut
Jederzeit ist es sehr gut und gefallen wir alles
Ja Sie haben Recht....Beobachten 😅🎉
@@languagesandstuff danke für ihre Antwort 🎈
Ich hätte es nicht besser sagen können!
stop
The Orient-sound from that banjo! How great is that!
trying for a bazouki sound I reckon
A banjo in a British group? Never saw that before.......Love the Hollies!
the jefferson airplane used a vacuum cleaner on an early album. no , really
People don't realize how many big hits The Hollies had back then. This is just one more great one.
You're spot on yippee
Love the Kinks and the Zombies too - all made great music!
YES THEY WERE JUST AMAZING. GREAT SONGS.BEAUTIFUL VOICES.
Yes your right. Even when Graham Nash left the group nothing changed.
Yes they are miming to the origional terry sylvester is present he replaced nash who is heard singing
One of our greatest groups of all time, yet somehow under-mentioned, under-recognized.
You are 110 percent correct.
BIG hit in the 60s!!---for those of us that were there!
And still hit for me today I love this song and I’m 54!
@@dwiggins1how old? I is 73 sheeeat! Take it easy bud! 😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫
@@goffthomas2554 I wasn’t actually but I like the song
...and are still here in 2024!
I'm so thankful that I grew up with this music so wonderful
ch habe dieses Lied zum ersten Mal in den 60ern
Another of those British Bands that provided us with fabulous music , with the British music invasion of the 60’s/70’s . Enjoyed it all !
Tony Hicks never knew about this hidden gem until RUclips. Quite the guitar player.
Man, this band blows me away...so many decades, so many sounds, so many styles...AMAZING!
Possibly because they had so many writers coming up with the songs.
Thank you Lord, for letting me grow up in the era of music
DITTO to that!!
One of my favourites..love the bajo😊
Wow, what a brilliant 3-minute blast of music and humor! Sitar-esque banjo with reverb, pitch perfect harmonies, hilarious story line. Even after 50 years this shines like a diamond.
I totally agree, cute song! very catchy. But the audience, way to serious!.
Thomas Lyon I've just found this song at 28 and it was so good I had to research it after hearing it on the radio. what're more songs like this from the era
Unfortunately, this song is one of a kind! The Hollies had many other songs!
Thomas Lyon I couldn't agree more. Brilliant song by an equally brilliant group.
That audience could only exist in the 60's
through early 70's.
A masterpiece of discordance that sounds fantastic. I cannot believe that Tony Hicks pulled those sounds from a banjo! How rock & roll is THAT??!!
Tony Hicks plucking that banjo in a style I've never heard.Good show !!!
He plays it like it was a guitar, says the banjo player in me. But it sounds very special and I like it!
hot licks Tony Hicks
Tony is a very talented musician.
Plucking ? No, that is what's known as shredding.
What a great band!!! Especially their typical Hollies voices, so recognizable and nostalgic, love it!!!!
I am so glad they got this on film. Truly a piece of history. My hat is off to the Hollies for having the wisdom to capture it.
Love this performance of Stop Stop Stop!! Tony Hicks on that Turkish banjo is superb!! The harmonies are fabulous as well!! Song cracks me up!! The pan of the audience at 1:05!! I wonder if they’re listening to the lyrics or just enjoying the music? 😂 I saw an interview with Tony Hicks and they were playing this particular performance. He cracked up laughing when he saw the pan of the audience as well! Good stuff!!
Using a banjo in this song is whats known as innovation. My favorite Hollies tune.
it was like the most exotic erotic hypnotic sound, as well as lyrics, beat, vocals, visual images conjured up! Fitting the times perfectly! Nobody even knew what to make of this except trip out and enjoy it!. Hilarious at this point they were so pinch-their-
cheeks cute young and wholesome. Singing wild sexy fantasy lyrics. in those shirts! Who knew?
Hermosa música..innovadores, así son los grandes maestros..joyas para la eternidad. Un gran legado. Primera canción que escucho de ésta maravillosa banda. Nunca había escuchado antes ni en re vistas sus fotos de los integrantes. Gracias por compartir esta parte de la historia de la música que no volveremos a tener. Únicos . Legendas. Tesoros que se pueden apreciar admirar y conocer a fondo en estos tiempos.
I think a better word to describe the banjo is.................annoying.
No it's what's known as using a banjo in a song
@@brianlanders5306 and whys that?
Loved this when it first came out. Clever, clever song and really innovative use of banjo. And even with no Graham Nash, superb harmonies anchored by the brilliant Allan Clarke. Love the very middle-aged, very square audience oblivious to the song's lyrical content - reminds me of Monty Python.
This was the first 45 I bought. Still love this!
I saw them live just 2 hours ago (March 23 2018). Tony Hicks can still do it. Brilliant!
Dicky Fox I think tony Hicks's the only original member. A reunion would be awesome- are they still living?
I saw that recent live video- I'd be content just hearing that song live the way tony nails that banjo!
Tony Hicks ... greatest banjo man ever.
The Hollies were one of the finest bands who emerged, during the 1960s. Their songs were excellent & OH those great vocals, along with Tony Hicks' fine musicianship.✌😇
That Tony Hicks sure can pick a Banjo!!!!😁
I love that banjo play by Tony Hicks. He was awesome.
Around that same time in the mid 60's, Roger McGuinn of the Byrds was using the banjo even earlier as a former quasi member of The Chad Mitchell Trio - 1962 although better known for his 12 string later on with The Byrds. Hicks use of it in this song is one of the most memorable uses of a banjo by a rock band ever...my favorite Hollies song.
Saw them do this live a few years back and out of everything they played, they seemed to enjoy playing this one the most. Such a great song in all respects, and especially live.
Truly inspiring, a banjo in a band from England! Tony Hicks played it to perfection! Allan Clarke's vocal was superb!
I don't think many people realise how important Tony hicks was, truly excellent band
That echo on the banjo makes this song! Very clever. I love the Hollies. Amazing band!
A true Hollies masterpiece ! One of my favorites. That banjo was perfection !
MOST UNDERRATED BAND EVER.
When I was a kid I didn't know that this song was about a creep stalking an exotic dancer. I just loved the banjo playing.
I think it was a belly dancer.
Yes she was a belly dancer
One of my favorites! And it’s 2023.😊
My Mum and Dad had this on a single and I used to listen to this and many more 60s records on my Mum's record player on which you could stack 6 singles at a time. In the 70s when shops were closed on a Sunday and there was limited TV this used to be our entertainment xx
This Record always amazes me.
I really took this song for granted back in 1966.Now I see the 12 string and the rock banjo played to the point of perfection.now I understand why this song was magic.The words are true magic also,I loved the Hollies.
Tony actually played the part on a 6 string banjo tuned the same as a guitar.
***** Totally agree with you,but in those days we were to Young to appreciate...lots of things!!!;-)
That's the nice part about memories and audio/vids.We kinda can.I just never knew until I watched this and saw how it was produced that I fully appreciated it.
***** Yes today with technology,we can almost"turn back time"!And today many advertising are using songs of the 60' and 70'.Last week, for Winners's stores"Just one look" magnifique...that's all it took!
They and their music kept us Goin"!!! ...back then...
That banjo was a great idea, so cool to hear.
I love watching him play his banjo .He takes joy in it .
So good love the instruments
A banjo in a rock song? Hell yeah!
Banjo is all over classic rock songs today.
Tony Hicks was the Hollies' answer to Brian Jones-could play anything,would have played a washboard if you'd asked him.............AND made it sound melodic1
Right here you go mate! from the banjo capital of the world, Finland? ruclips.net/video/e4Ao-iNPPUc/видео.html
Pop song... but yeah, I know, right? IMHO it's the only time it's ever worked.
And a 12 string!
Great classic song.
Amazing!!! such a band of good looking men to boot!!
Tony HIcks is one major guitar player. Probably one of rock and rolls most underated guitarist. Now Waas, no peddles, just pure chops.
He was playing a banjo
@@florjanbrudar692 On top of his great guitar playing on other tunes, he jammed on banjo on this tune. Loved Tony Hicks.. And oh, BTW, I've loved belly dancers since I was a little kid and especially after hearing this song..
Always great intros
Tony Hicks is amazing on strings...I could watch him for hours..😍
Hello,how are you?
Tony Hicks has magic hands . I'm 66 and have never seen a guitar player move his hands so fast while playing.
This is a phenomenally amazing number
Tony Hicks ! Man can that lad play. Love him :)
Tommy Steele's brother...
Not bad for 17 yeas old!!!!!
Many thanks to the BBC for this gem...
I need to stop stop stop listening to this song. I'm addicted.
Saturday's Child :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) 🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓
me too
It's a much healthier addiction than some others! Lol. Actually I'd say it's good for you, soul food. Life 😌
c'mon just one more time lol
Great addiction among so many that warp body and soul.
Oh my gosh, I had a blouse like that in third grade! LOVE IT and LOVE THE HOLLIES!
Hello,how are you?
Hauntingly beautiful 😊❤️🎼🎶
In 1966, this hit #7 in the US, #1 in Canada, #1 in New Zealand, #2 in the UK. It was top 10 in many other countries too.
Man, back when AM radio was still on top of the hits, Loved this tune, still do too
Hicks was just amazing on that banjo. You can see in his face how much he was putting into that riff....
Absolutely miming.
Some rock songs are just downright clever and this is one of them...neat song.
Very talented band. With or without Nash . Harmonies are terrific.
I love the Hollies and they absolutely are brilliant with or without Graham Nash.
LUV THIS!! SUPER BRILLIANT...MAJOR WOW...ONE OF THE KOOLEST!!
The hollies were so underrated, fantastic group
They were never underrated in 1967 !!!! I know, because I was there...
@@frandanco6289 Same
No ...never been underrated ...never will be ! They were HUGE in the 60's and have been so ever since ....never underrated
@@frandanco6289 Me too ! Yep , they were , and still are , huge xxx
This one of few rock songs that features a banjo surely?
Comes out really wonderful and possibly any other instrument string or otherwise would not have the same impact, a lovely song and super lyrics.
Omg. I loved this song as a kid.. never realized it was about a belly dancer in a Girly joint...LoL...who cares...I still love it..💃
There were so many wonderful groups in the sixties. The Hollies sometimes seem to get lost in the huge shuffle of music. It's songs like this one that remind me just how wonderful they were. Thank you for uploading this video.
At one time in the UK, they were more popular than the Beatles. It's not hard to see why!
I live alone, 67, was dancing to this like no body was watching
@@richardallan5460 Me too!
They were good in the 70s
@@jonnierotten7 like the hollies but that's factually inaccurate
One of the best - Tony Hicks rocks the banjo!!!!!!!!!!!
This AWESOMELY catchy, foot-tapping song is yet another irrefutable testimony to the fact that the 60s were the BEST when it comes to producing utterly FANTASTIC tunes!
One of the best..if not THE best harmonising bands
Beautiful song, a very 60s sound, adorned with a banjo, it was a very creative idea because at that time the zither was in fashion, The Hollies preferred to use the banjo the soul of the United States and Ireland.
My favourite song I'm 55 this year the hollies had sensational songs
Tony Hicks is so versatile! He manages to sound like an exotic George Formby or something, lol. Fantastic.
Have listened to this song for years abs never realized that it was a banjo that he did that unique sound with till I watched this video! Very talented group!
Super Cool! I really like the songs of Hollies
Hello,how are you?
I'm in love with this song-
Tony Hicks their lead guitarist, could play anything with strings!...He was great with a Vox and Ric-12 string, and as you can see, the banjo here!...One of the best
Tolles Banjo mit Tony. Bin 66 Jahre alt.Damals tolle Musik
The Amazing Hollies! very cool music
This catchy song is notable for being one of the few recordings by the group that feature Tony Hicks playing the banjo, and was the only song with that instrument to be performed live - love the three-part vocal harmony between Clarke, Hicks and Sylvester.
+Lorraine Ashby No Nash Here!
Hi Lorraine,
The guitarist and back-up vocals in Terry Sylvester, ex Swinging Blue Jeans who replaced Nash.
Cheers,
True Averil
+Lorraine Ashby Or Clarke,Hicks and Sylvester in this video-don't see Graham Nash here.
+TheIgmister1 I am a bit confused here - what year did Sylvester replace Nash - this song was released in 1966 I think so work it out from there !!
+Lorraine Ashby Hi Lorraine,you are right-this song is from 1966 when Graham Nash was still in the Hollies.I can only think this was a later performance,after Terry Sylvester had replaced him.The last single Nash appeared on was "King Midas in Reverse" in 1967.By the time "Jennifer Eccles" was released in early '68,he had left to form Crosby,Stills and Nash.
tony hicks talent shines keep playing
The lyrics , backing, and presentation is so original and impressive.
Magnificent Masterpiece from the greatest musical decade of all time, great music & great memories of life forever
Beautiful Masterpiece from one of the very best groups of all time, top of the line solid gold standard of excellence
This song just popped into my head...and I had to hear it...loved The Hollies
Hello,how are you?
Memories from when I was a teenager ,,,,,always danced to this song ,,,epic banjo playing by Tony ,haunting beautiful voice of Alan ,drums etc epic as well, ,hard to beat the Hollies ,the bands of the 60,s were the best ever😊
I remember when this song hit the charts in 1966. I still watch this video and enjoy the music as much as ever. Allan Clarke is such a good singer. Tony Hicks is incredible, Terry Sylvester is great. I truly enjoy how they all get into the music and performing. Countless hours of my life I have listened to their music. I cannot thank them enough. And now, to see the performances on you tube! Amazing.
Good band good songs. Drummer was better than ringo. But Beatles were a million x better
I hope they enjoyed playing this song as much as I enjoy listening to it. Love the humor in it, and a great tune.
stunning music
60's music is the best, no contest.
I every time get a kick of Tony's banjo play! Cool it was both at those younger times and now
Ja , das waren die 60 iger , ganz große Klasse .
Love these guys, used to "borrow" my dad's Hollies cassettes to listen on my Walkman...
I first listened this song in the 60’s,with the gorgeous banjo playing. ,firstly I was impressed in Herman’s Hermits’s ‘ Mrs. Brown you’ve got a lovely daughter, I watched the movie for just wanted to listen the song with banjo. Film wasn’t fantastic, but the song was great even it was played nearly the end, around 5 minutes before we all stood up for the Queen while playing the National Anthem.
Haven't heard this song in over a quarter century. I had forgotten about it and am glad for the revisit.
Eine elegante Band mit topp Hits
I just heard this song for the first time on an oldies rock station. I immediately fell in love with it and it's just cool how the music still spreads to new listeners half a century later. one of the coolest songs I've heard in my 28 years on this planet
Song is way before my time and a guy i work with showed me this glad he did love it!
トニーの抜群のリズム感‼️トニー、テリーが左右に居るこの光景が大好きです。若くて可愛いお二人❤
In 1965 I bought my first Two albums, this one,Stop Stop Stop by the Hollies and Little Games by The Yardbirds. I still have them both. I loved them then and I love them now!✌
Love forever changes
Little games is a fantastic album.
I recall hearing this on an oldies station when I was a kid a few decades ago. So, so catchy, but I never listened to the lyrics. Later on, when I had money and bought it, I finally paid attention to the words. Epic. Best song story ever.
Truly a one of a kind song