The Hollies - Look Through Any Window

[@philiphoward1731]

Tony Hicks playing a Vox 12 string electric guitar through a Vox Amplifier and singing harmony it doesn’t get any better than this my dad bought a bunch ofVox Amplifiers and we still have them and they actually still work

[@jlbaker2000]

My life has been filled with losses and misfortunes, but at least I grew up in the '60s - the greatest decade of music. I have my memories and still listen to my favorite artists from back then.

[@kh23797]

People below are saying Tony H. was underrated and the Hollies under-appreciated. Really? They were famous in their day, and toured for years and years. We all knew they were top notch from the get-go and their many fans stayed loyal. Not every good group can be a Beatles or a Stones but the Hollies had lots of hits - and longevity as a group..

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

A real class act, every song they released was a classic, they never get the respect they truly deserve, brilliant band original and always consistent they really mark their time

[@rjmprod]

I remember when the music was an art and not a computer program and the performers did not need $1million of technical equipment to perform.....! Great Music, Great Performers, Great Songs, Great Writers..........the was the "60's"........!

[@79tazman]

Man I would give anything to be alive in the 60's and experience all the great talent that decade offered

[@kilts4u2]

I was a teenager during the British Invasion. Close to 70 now. It was everthing you've heard and can imagine. I am so blessed.

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

79tazman .... it was great but a lot of rubbish tools

[@simflan3013]

Written by Graham Gouldman of 10cc fame.In Graham Nash's autobiography he and Allan Clark went to Gouldman's house because they heard that he had written some songs. This was one the other was Bus Stop.He had a third which was No Milk Today. They wanted that one as well but Graham said that Herman's Hermits had already claimed it! Graham Gouldman was only about 17 then and already writing great songs!

[@boltsyllable]

Wow, great to know.

[@jackatkinson6760]

Two of the most underrated musicians of their time, Tony Hicks and Bobby Elliot.

[@garygritter5701]

They're the only original members left in the band.

[@NetCerpher]

That is why the two of them can carry on the sound for so many years.

[@Annie41069]

I feel like I'm a child of 60's and 70's eventhough i am in my late 30's.

[@vitocorleone3035]

love the "live" stuff. shows what a real group with real musicians can do.

[@veleicemajohnson4840]

the hollies - just that name and you know greatness !!

[@petrslivinski7481]

Graham Gouldman from 10cc band wrote this song and Bus Stop song for The Hollies.

[@TedBear1954]

such a great period to be alive in

[@jaddison1112]

"Look Through Any Window" ..... Such an under rated song ... It is really one of their best ..... loved then and now .... The British Invasion music was the grooviest !

[@maureenmcgovern6119]

I was the perfect age to enjoy all of the British Invasion.

[@petrslivinski7481]

English singer/songwriter of 10cc fame Grahame Gouldman wrote this song for the Hollies. He's also responsible for the song Bus Stop for the Hollies, too. Also, Gouldman wrote songs for The Yardbirds "For Your Love" and "Heart Full of Soul" and "Evil Hearted You". An exceptional songwriter who uses tempo changes and mixes in melody and chord changes. He songs usually focus around the man pining for a women's love.

[@philgrace3528]

One of the most underrated pop bands ever. In the 60's right up there with the Beatles and the Stones.

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

Man, our boys sounding like The Byrds here with the janglin guitars and harmonies!

[@terryashton3541]

Absolutely fantastic and from Manchester too, I used to watch the Hollies regularly in the night clubs around Manchester back in the early 1960s, the Northern Sporting club, the Embassy club etc, never realised then how they would go on to be world famous and rightly so as many of the comments here say about them, Alan Clarke had a fantastic voice and Tony Hicks; well, he was in a class of his own and what about Graham Nash, he went on to make a name for himself with Crosby Stills & Nash, without doubt one of the best groups to come out of not only Manchester but the UK and I think if memories serves me right, they had more hits in the 60s than the Beatles.

[@MrBarneg]

I'd forgotten just how good this song was. Great playing and live vocals.

[@davecarveswood2645]

those vocals are gold

[@ardalla535]

wow ...not lip-synced. And really good quality.

[@selkiesealion]

Fantastic song of the mid 1960s.

[@mackb909]

Freakin' Tony Hicks, making those riffs look so easy which they're not AND singing harmony simultaneously. Freakin' genius.

[@td7456]

Especially on a 12 string!!

[@gpop57]

mackb909 those chords are not easy, my guitar player does a good job but he is nowhere near a mic.

[@PhillRobinson]

Muscle Memory

[@FAITH-FAY]

TONY HICKS so handsome. His eyes so dam sexy. He's eye candy.

[@52kevoc]

Especially on a 12 string.....The lovely Vox Phantom 12. He is genuinely one of the unsung heroes among guitarists.

[@kaleyjoyce]

Is one of my all-time favorite songs and Tony Hicks guitar playing is the best ever

[@barbarosa788]

I love this so much. Brings back so many memories. This. Is. Music.

[@SpeegBJ]

Loved them...from the minute their tunes hit California, I was 15, 1965. Thanks for the music.

[@rossdemarco1206]

Tony Hicks is one of those musicians who has been very overlooked

[@maureenmcgovern6119]

Definitely!

[@JimLeslieBerrier]

"My first memory of connecting the band to the song was an extraordinary record called Look Through Any Window, which begins with one of the signature guitar riffs of the '60's, and one I still can't play properly, played by the Hollies' unsung, very underrated, superb guitar player, Tony Hicks, who's giving a guitar lesson somewhere right now as we speak."- Steve Van Zandt

[@clairelegend]

I was 12 when this song came out, still one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES EVER!! I saw the Beatles in Seattle summer of 64, they were great, but would have loved to have seen the Hollies!!

[@markjamesmeli2520]

The Hollies REALLY LIVE. Outstanding.

[@mab31347]

this is power pop before that term was invented. Totally enjoyable!

[@BunneRabb]

First record I ever owned. My mom bought it for me. I wore it out. : )

[@jeffkarrow6924]

1965 was such a great year. It's funny it doesn't seem that long ago. My first girlfriend. That Mustang convertible 289 V8. Color TV!! (NBC went first w/24 hr color)

[@JumpinJAKEFlash]

Bobby Elliott- what a drummer!

[@waterbird91]

Tony Hicks..................a real rock GOD, If it has strings Tony can play it to the moon & back. ... then rock it all the way to Jupiter & Neptune.................And he's drop dead GORGEOUS. Wonder if he knows that? He married that 12 string VOX @ the age of 11. Doesn't surprise me. He's barely 19 years old in this video. A super guitarist he is. And he deserves every bit of the limelight.

[@notrombones5041]

Wonderful classic band. Great songs, cool harmonies, sparkling, original guitar work. With The Hollies--What's not to like?

[@ripley14625]

Fantastic. Haven't heard this in years. Thanks.

[@blueticecho]

I have always felt that Bobby Elliott was the best drummer from this era . period. Man and those 2 inch heel Beatle boots are smokinnnn.

[@janfromnycsavesmoney8723]

Yes!!!

[@strangebrutoo]

Has always been one of my favorite songs, and that intro outro, one of the best !

[@alabhaois]

Beautiful-- I've always loved the Hollies!!

[@1m2r3s]

Love the 12 string sound on this song. Tony Hicks came up with some great riffs and sounds. The Hollies were a really polished band.

[@1m2r3s]

***** I remember going to the music store when I was about 10. The Vox looked so cool. It sure made the Byrds sound and a few of the Beatles songs. The Rickenbacker that is.

[@paulmessis1985]

+Mark Sisk Vox guitars all have a unique tone, its not as bright as the Rickenbacker but cool none the less.

[@makwabid69]

Hicks was perhaps one of THE most underrated rhythm guitarists of his era.

[@Vito_Tuxedo]

Actually, it depends on the guitar. Tony’s playing a 2-pickup model, whose bridge pickup is actually not very close to the bridge. But on my Vox Phantom XII stereo (3 pickups), the bridge pickup is much closer to the bridge, and it’s brighter than the Rick 360-12’s bridge pickup. In fact, the Vox is by far the brightest, most jangly, and best-sounding of the three electric 12-strings I’ve owned (Vox Phantom XII Stereo, Guild Starfire XII, and Rick 360-12, in that order). The Guild was better than the Rick on the bridge pickup alone, but the neck pickup on the Guild lacked clarity and definition. The Rick’s neck pickup was much better than the Guild’s; consequently, the Rick sounded better in the middle (both pickups) position, and in the neck-only position. But since I used the 12-string mostly for jangle, I eventually traded the Rick and held onto the Guild. Don’t get me wrong; I loved the Rick 360-12 - a beautiful guitar that was clearly the best-crafted of the three, and it was much easier to play than the Guild. But the Vox is the hands-down winner, both in quality of sound and in ease of playing. Its bridge pickup has the best sound of any 12-string I’ve ever heard or played.

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Brilliant!!!

[@MyMy-li6qw]

Tony Hicks, guitar rock GOD, then, now forever! My fave since the mid 60s, still makes my heart stop and palpitate simultaneously! Any day, any time, Tony, baby!!

[@stonehand49]

I was so into motown how the hell did I miss these masters? music amazing

[@luvbasses5487]

Listen to that Vox Phantom 12-string! I was slightly reminded of You Can't Kill Rock and Roll by Randy Rhodes as I heard this intro. I sure Randy LOVED these guys growing up.... What a tremendous band.

[@janeough45]

happy new year to all the hollies fans ....what amazing harmonies these guys had .lol xxfrom south yorkshire england

[@gstegg1]

An overlooked gem, and what a sensational performance! Awesome guitar work (as later perpetuated with Long Cool Woman, too). Such tight harmonies, too, a perfect moment in time.

[@walterfechter8395]

Amazing live performance! Legendary vocals, great percussion, great bass, and king tone from Mr. Hicks! Some of the absolute best sound from the 60s (or from the entire 20th century, for that matter)!

[@LG-kl3co]

Heard a few live versions of "Window" but I think this one is the best. And, although Graham Nash could talk a glass eye to sleep, his harmonies really add to the song.

[@surfvimeo9077]

Awesome Song !!! by such an awesome band !! incredible drummer Bobby elliot !! The hollies always rocked with the highest energy !!

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

I've always loved this song! It is the quintessential 1960's pop song!

[@paulliccardo3484]

This band ROCKS

[@gillianlewis4138]

didnt realise what a good singing voice tony hicks had, as well as being a brilliant guitarist

[@13towerofpower]

LOOK THROUGH ANY WINDOW hit skupiny HOLLIES, ktorý bol v UK rebríčku 11 týždňov od 2. septembra 1965 a obsadil 4.m.ako v poradí siedmy TOP 10 hit po sebe.Autorom piesne bol Graham Gouldman nar. 10. mája 1945 v Manchestri bývalý člen skupiny The Whirlwinds.Skupinu v tom čase tvorili Allan Clarke spev, Graham Nash gitara, Tony Hicks solová gitara, Eric Haydock basová gitara a Bobby Elliot bicie

[@fcaughli]

Always great harmonies with The Hollies

[@rbraxley]

Loving some early Hollies these days. I've always know them, but have come to a new appreciation of Tony Hicks. He really did a lot of interesting work and helped them up their game. He was punching above his weight class, something I never realized until giving their stuff a new listen.

[@pwb0511]

Always loved this song. I thought the Hollies were just incredable, especially their high high harmonies and interesting tunes.

[@cherixbiggs5819]

I think it is spectacular!!! Thanks, Roy! --- Cheri B.

[@rostovspetnaz850]

They are really a talented group, I enjoyed their music all the British bands were phenomenal still then and now!!!!!

[@keithtucker5868]

Tony Hicks ... dear god, .... amazing

[@georgecandreva9215]

Polished to perfection! So smooth were these boys.

[@margomarquezgibb9734]

I remember this great song ... Love it :-)

[@westrokker]

In my opinion , ... One of the greatest songs ever recorded

[@rossdemarco1206]

Listen to his ( Tony hicks) guitar work on too young to be married and many other Hollies tracks he is so good . Yes Yes those progressions he’s playing on look through any window in this clip looks simple but they’re really not and as you stated singing harmony too ! great work

[@scottjackson1420]

Rest in peace, Eric Haydock. Helluva bass player.

[@robertmendez2548]

CHRISTMAS time 1965, great memories.

[@willnotallow1]

I was 11 years old and playing drums to this!

[@raymondsullivan5960]

I thought of the Hollies as the English Beach Boys .With those bitchin' 3-part harmonies. LOVE 'EM!!

[@davidsoom1551]

Do you think the kids of today will look back on their rap music as we do with the Hollies, Beatles, Hendrix etc. etc. etc. etc..........? Maybe hmmmm.

[@93KHJBOSSRADIO]

A Super Super Group~ Love This Gem & Long Dark Road The Best!

[@c.w.b.5409]

heard this on oldie sta such memories greatest time of my life

[@racketman2u]

So many great songs; they even wrote some of them! Whatever the source, the Hollies musicianship certainly created their unique sound.

[@ianredpath8359]

Great musicians. Great voices.

[@willnotallow1]

i was 11 years old and really into pop then!!!!! Beatles, Hollies, Manfed mann etc and alert to girls!

[@lulamidgeable]

Fantastic quality video!

[@philiptucci2458]

Absolutely Magnificent Masterpiece

[@dmojor8788]

Great song. One of the most underrated bands of the 60's.

[@andrewburgess633]

excellent group

[@LakeErieOH1]

those lead vocals (one of the best i've heard), that lead guitar, good musical sound all around

[@epipick]

Superb on every level.

[@egrogshub]

Magnificent! Can't help but love this song. Thank you for posting.

[@AJ1952Chats]

+Angelo Mercure I can just listen to this over and over! Such a positive message! I've made this part of the homepage of my website!

[@lavertera]

My fave of theirs..

[@swingsandroundabouts6138]

So good, Nash's high harmony brings such life in the chorus, I had to rewatch as I was sure it was backing track/live vox at first but no this is all live, beautiful

[@timothyflyte9443]

Fantastic performance !!! Thanks for posting

[@Nazzz65]

Many-many-many-MANY thanks for this rcpinsa!

[@RockinProfessor]

Terrific play-it-live sound's, lot's of good fun for this RockinProfessor !.................................Cheer's !

[@ullty]

thanks 4 sharing simply great

[@ruthbarron9775]

ONE of My FAVS by them !! :D :D

[@hazelstroud6866]

What an amazing band the Hollies are, still going strong though sadly without Allan Clarke. They all seem such nice people, love Allan, go to their gigs still. Good health and happiness to Allan and his family, I know he still does very good work in music.

[@chasmaldo60]

the hollies were the fantastics cartoon!!

[@partyofdevils]

Great great stuff. All live. What a treat.

[@kathyparcheta2795]

Love watching this video! Great song, excellent (live!) vocals and instrumentation. And when I'm not drooling over Tony Hicks, I'm chuckling over Allan Clarke breaking into some "Mashed Potato" dance moves or watching the stage hand scoot behind the backdrop, LOL! Guess he was "rushing through the busy stage set"! Thanks for posting this!

[@tylerdenaro639]

Rest in peace Eric Haydock 😥

[@CANDYPINK60]

gee this band had heaps of hits

[@stephenviesti5066]

You won't see a Vox 12 string often, but you see one here

[@keithwaldron1077]

A lot of groups didn't get as much credit as they should like the Hollies they were really great muscians

[@markbrusky6239]

awesome work...

[@angelomercure3747]

Thank you for posting. I love the song, the band, the era, fantastic!

[@JA-ou7nt]

Not sure what Graham Nash brought to this performance. All the music clearly provided by the superb playing of Tony Hicks, Eric Haydock & the brilliant Bobby Elliot on drums.

[@donnafrost12strings]

One of the best records from that era. Perfect

[@loZoneranger560]

Beautiful rhythm guitar work!