The Hollies: He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother (2019 Remaster Video)

Recorded on 25 June and 7 August and released on 26 September 1969. It peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and number 7 on the US Billboard. Song written by Bob Russell and Bobby Scott. Song features Elton John on piano.
Be sure to wear headphones or earbuds to fully hear the remastered quality.
Allan Clarke (vocals/harmonica)
Tony Hicks (vocals/guitar/bass guitar)
Terry Sylvester (vocals/guitar)
Bernie Calvert (piano/bass guitar)
Bobby Elliott (drums/percussion)
Elton John (piano)
Unknown (orchestral arrangments)
Ron Richards (producer)

[@boris8787]

Who is still watching in 2024.

[@lujinming6339]

you bet

[@laurabarlaj6836]

More relevant than ever

[@edwardvelez2926]

I will forever n I'm 67yrs n LOVING OUR CLASSIC MUSIC!!😊

[@user-bw5rb9lp9q]

Fortaleza 21 june 2024

[@provideomemos]

Me. I am from México,and I loved in fall with this beautiful song and the Band too.

[@judithbrown24]

My brother died in 1970, at age 15. His classmates carried his casket to the hearse. These weren't big boys, but they dutifully carried their brother

[@bahiacampeao2025]

AMOR ETERNO!

[@ozzy8791zig]

I just lost my brother today. Thankful to God I was able to share the Gospel to him and he accepted Jesus as his Savior

[@ms.sleeper1902]

Condolences 😢

[@arthuntington9338]

Praise God.

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

Pff what is the use of that may i ask?

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

@@arthuntington9338 Why praise a fictionary figure?

[@AlexLightGiver]

He's fine. There are no Christians in heaven only former.

[@Russellsagecline]

For all the Vietnam combat vets who held their dying buddies and rubbed the mud and blood from their faces, telling them, "hang in there... bird's on the way, you're gonna make it," and watching their lives ebb away...thank you for being there.

[@elliej11j68]

Absolutely! Thank you.

[@caesarcusati]

@@elliej11j68 Was there . . . . .done that.............live with the memory

[@elliej11j68]

@@caesarcusati You have my deepest respect Sir. I can’t imagine the horrors you endured. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@trevordawson6555]

Fuck yeah we wouldn't be here if we didn't have them around can't rely on the younger generation no go figure ungrateful cunts😢

[@danharkins5673]

Oorah

[@electronixTech]

My older brother was diagnosed with cancer 3 months ago and just got out of hospital recently. I've been doing everthing in my power to help him because "he ain't heavy, he's my brother".

[@lindagroves3121]

No

[@militzamadrid462]

...God bless you and hice you strengh. 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@electronixTech]

@@militzamadrid462 Thank you.

[@electronixTech]

Just an update for anyone who cares to know: My brother has done his second round of out patient chemo and is rapidly losing his hair. He has to go back into the hospital for about 4 or 5 days each session so he tells me what food he wants so I make up a care package and bring it to him at the hospital because the food there is pretty nasty. I am doing everything I can to help him because if he dies I want to know I did everything I could to help.

[@cathysiedlecki5570]

@@electronixTech I pray the chemo works! Stay strong and though you help him watch that you also take care of yourself!

[@daniellucero2520]

This song should be heard by all haters in 2023 . Our world needs this now.

[@karylkline6442]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@ronaldoloiacono9489]

❤

[@runner8095]

😢

[@karylkline6442]

When I was in the 6th grade, we sang this song in chorus. I always loved this song, and believe it or not, a girl I worked with just did not get it. She could not understand what was so great about it.

[@karylkline6442]

Oh, and I have been singing this song for the last year, just by myself walking alone because I really can't sing but I love the song

[@bettym170]

2024. Have a mentally brother and I’ve been his legal guardian for 42 years. It’s been an honor. He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother ❤️

[@konstantinosntinas8139]

❤

[@bubhub64]

God bless you.

[@dalepalaniuk9338]

God bless you man.

[@frankrsalatino5845]

He is a blessed man to have a sister like you.

[@piscesempress1978]

Hes blessed to have you as a sister!

[@henrydillon9618]

my younger brother joined the army after i did. Had to follow his big Bro. Sadly the drink and PTSD got him , lost him . I carried his coffin to this song. always cry to it

[@meg-so4ev]

😭 ❤️ 🙏

[@cliveholland9954]

God bless you both.

[@bahiacampeao2025]

AMOR ETERNO!

[@dancarter7840]

This was played at my brothers funeral. I miss him. This song always makes me cry.He wasnt heavy he was my brother RIP Ricky ❤

[@dalesmith5370]

Sadly, I am terminally ill. My little brother lived 7 hours from me. They wanted to put me in hospice back in August. My doctors have up on me and I had given up as well. Eric said he wasn't going to give up on me even though he had his own busy life to live because he is a nurse practioner? He brought me to Amarillo and he doctored me and found help for those in my condition. He could have taken the path of least resistance but he didn't and I am still here for now. He improved my quality of what time I have left. I asked why he did it. He said "Because you're my brother and I love you". I played this song for him and we both had a good, healthy cry.

[@taraquinch1256]

So awesome and inspiring ❤❤❤.I pray your health continues to improve

[@lyndonprice4584]

Precious Relationship You Have There- Amen-

[@guentermcbuenter2651]

@dalesmith5370 Thank you for sharing. Hope you are still with us, and I am wishing you the strength of a thousand Suns right now.

[@ianbell7342]

my heart goes out to u ❤

[@konstantinosntinas8139]

God bless you and your brother ❤ A prayer from affar for you both. Kostas

[@kevink1575]

Just lost my little brother suddenly a few days ago. I had found him a few hours after he apparently passed... He was only 26 years old. He was never too much to handle. He was my best friend and I will always miss him.

[@Shea8Queens8]

Sorry for your loss. The brotherly bond will never been broken.

[@thomasschibilio4132]

Very sorry

[@nmwt2011]

Lost mine on Feb 9, still feels like a dream. ❤️

[@ronnibertoli1907]

Ele está alguns passos adiantados ..Aqueles que partem jamais estarão para trás ...Eles estão logo à frente ...nos esperando

[@user-pr4dg4rf9e]

I know how you feel, I'm still grieving 18 month's after I lost my only younger brother 😓🙏🏻❤🌹

[@Paul-ky6jw]

My little brother and i danced to this one at his wedding. He ain't heavy he's my brother

[@edwardvelez2926]

CLASSIC DANCE!😊

[@neverettebrakensiek8771]

Such a beautiful song, brings me to tears. My parents died together and so young leaving me to care for my handicapped brother who is so beautiful and innocent. RIP my loving parents.

[@Jean-ni6of]

Brings tear to my eyes too. Wishing peace to your parents too. I pray for you and your brother.

[@neverettebrakensiek8771]

@@Jean-ni6of Thank you for that. God bless you

[@carolecarr5210]

U R a beautiful soul. !!

[@neverettebrakensiek8771]

@@carolecarr5210 Anyone who feels this music so deeply has the beauty in their soul. Anyone who would blindly pick up their cross and carry it with love, feeling honored to do so and find some joy in it, is able to feel the hand of God moving them in their life. Bless all those soldiers who have and are carrying those crosses, you are all beautiful souls.

[@diahsetiawan3985]

​@@neverettebrakensiek8771 im so, so sorry to hear that,,,GBU ,,,,RIP to loving parent,,,

[@donaldschmidt2990]

It's one of the most fabulous songs ever written and rendered!! The exquisite vocals rank with any ever performed by any artist. No song has a deeper, more desperately needed message than "He ain't heavy, he's my brother." It's moral and humane expression of caring for our fellow man has never been surpassed. The Hollies hold a unique place in musical history for this timeless gem of a song.

[@ruthmccurdy8623]

My late hubby was a Vietnam veteran. He would cry so hard w this song. R. I. P. Steve and all our fallen heros. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@robertbusuttil7848]

may GOD OUR HEAVENLY FATHER BLESS YOU, PROTECT YOU AND PROVIDE ALL YOUR NEEDS. AND MAY HE COMFORT YOU IN YOUR SORROW. MAY YOU SEE YOUR HUSBAND AGAIN IN THE COMING PARADISE ON EARTH WHEN JESUS COMES TO REIGN ON EARTH. FROM YOUNG ROBERT IN AUSTRALIA .

[@ruthmccurdy8623]

@@robertbusuttil7848 awwww too sweet Robert. It’s ok. When my husband died he “ shared “ heaven with me for about two seconds. PERFECT LOVE. PERFECT FORGIVENESS. PERFECT PEACE , and music. I know he’s in a better place. Bless you and your kind kind heart ❤️

[@robertbusuttil7848]

@@ruthmccurdy8623 you are more than welcome sister. Young Robert.

[@abcxyz123]

Are you really a hero when having done Vietnam?

[@-ANGLO-SAXON-1]

Your Husband had good taste in music 🇬🇧🤝🏻🇺🇸

[@sunnygill1087]

These songs create value and character, such good lyrics and meaning. No wonder the current generation is confused, they never hear songs about love and loyalty to one another.

[@TheRoyalBavarian]

Having grown up in Father's Flanagan's Boys Town in the 1960s I walked past the statue dedicated to the story from which this comes from. There was a small boy who could not walk well and another boy picked him up on his back and carried him around even through the Nebraska snow. Father Flanagan ask him if he was weary from the burden and the responded, "He's not heavy Father he's my brother ". I think this group honored the story well with there music.

[@tonisumblin2719]

Yes. Boy’s town. There’s also a poster I’d like to have that says, “he ain’t heavy, Mister, he’s my brother” this became the motto for Boy’s Town.

[@freyrsta1076]

"He's not heavy Father he's my brother ".

[@iwashere9670]

I read the story of this on world war 2 when the japanese was bomb , and a japanese child carry his younger brother who is dead already. G.i asked him to lay down the child because it was dead already and he said he ain't heavy, he's my brother.

[@tr7b410]

That is a great sentiment for a song that should not create a division in our society,but a sense of unity.All Are 1=GODS MESSAGE.

[@kiansyysvaara4860]

Thank you you gave me the answer to my music class question!

[@les6234]

One of the great songs of all time.

[@renegaderunner332]

Agree!

[@retnonurdiati7663]

Yes, i agree 👍

[@vaderkod]

Yes. 100% fact.

[@tompeterson6090]

agreed and i was barely two when this came out

[@lindasafley4794]

Sung with feeling.

[@arrylambertus5459]

I lost my little brother, 47 years old, 3 weeks ago, following my late Papah who also passed away at his 77 years old, i really got my self shocked, and this song really brings me down for i remember we used to listen to this song when we were younger. All the best for you Papah and my little brother, may God be with you always❤❤❤

[@bigdanger8246]

I lost my little brother on the 20th of January 2024😞😢 l love you so much, rest in peace Jimmy.

[@user-qf2ud3mi9b]

😢so sorry my friend,that rest un peace your brother

[@bigdanger8246]

@@user-qf2ud3mi9b thank you.

[@wesleylicorish779]

Sorry to hear that

[@bigdanger8246]

@@wesleylicorish779 thank you.

[@carolinearcher3226]

😢

[@kevinherzog2540]

Why has this song cut to my soul for my whole life? I’m 57 and it still gives me chills.

[@judybaquie5505]

Me too! Absolutely indescribably touching!!!

[@ddoppster]

64 and that's what the great songs do

[@cedergrenpeter]

It cuts to your, and my heart, because we all know deep down we are all brothers and sisters. We often lose sight of that truth in this world, yet we still feel it.

[@caroledefelice8972]

Me too and I'm 64, I could listen to it all day

[@gracetaguinod4729]

Same herr

[@marieconte9884]

My brother is a Vietnam veteran 1968. God bless our veterans ❤

[@Paula-rj3fx]

Tell your brother I said, Thank you for your service.

[@ruthmccurdy8623]

My late hubby was too. This song made him cry. Blessings 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🕊️🕊️🕊️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@john19655]

This song still brings tears to my eyes.Beautifully written, played and sung.Masterful.

[@jimnelson6179]

Same here

[@summerfitzhugh92]

Same

[@morganlio]

same here 😢

[@simonsimon2888]

Look up for this song by the Rolling Stones' PAINT IT BLACK!

[@freyrsta1076]

On mine too

[@user-tf8ec3si8u]

I❤ this song especially if your taking care of someone that is disabled and needs your help 😊

[@bearilcor]

I wish folks would listen to this song we are all brothers and sisters

[@charleneevans5848]

even after all these years, still one of my favorite songs

[@HarperShawn-xu3en]

Hello 😊 how's your day going so far?

[@melindatravers6375]

My brother passed away on July 30th, 2006. I will never forget him nor the tragic way he died. David, I will always remember you and love you.

[@user-qd8sx8ft6x]

So sorry for your loss; only when my sibling got severely ill I realized what a big part of our hearts our siblings take. Better late than never.

[@melindatravers6375]

@user-qd8sx8ft6x thank you

[@loriharrod2147]

💔

[@sanjamatsuri]

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."

[@robertgranat6335]

back in a days when the songs lyrics actually had a meaning.

[@hamza.g-g6m]

sad fact

[@aligeoff.27]

And you could hear what they were singing.

[@vb8428]

Sounds like you don't listen to a lot of modern stuff then. Dumb tunnel vision.

[@ffjsb]

I don't know what you're listening to, but I've heard LOTS of current songs with meaning...

[@ingridkivi3024]

You got that right None of shit rapper songs

[@ianmoffatt580]

Lost my brother today. So listening to this

[@mvmfamily5787]

I'm so sorry 💔😭

[@imago2780]

My sincere condolences 😞😞😞

[@metube2824]

I feel you pain,for I have the same Dilemma.ITS HARD.

[@k.m.anderson883]

Sorry for your loss

[@CodyCole80]

Condolences 💐

[@ayla4686]

I've always loved this song over the years. Sadly, my brother and I were from a Divided dysfunctional family BUT we had a connection for decades that knew none of that division in our hearts really because no matter how much time......weeks or months pass.....it was like yesterday and we were never long out of touch until we were older with our families and jobs and different states. Time flies .....I wish we had kept in touch more later on but things happen. If you're younger reading this.....i hope you ponder the quicknesss of time and share more of that cherished time with your brother or brothers.❤🌀✌️🌀🌀

[@Paul-tl9sm]

I lost a lot of loved ones along the way, songs like this keeps me going on, love you all, just live on ok brothers & sisters😊😊

[@joyceclark8476]

We need this song now, today, more than ever.

[@meltorres7207]

Concordo com você Joice

[@idontknowexactlywhoiam2207]

Ok

[@petersimson9519]

why

[@hankgolfer1]

​@petersimson9519 If you have to ask why, then you would never grasp and understand the answer.

[@hankgolfer1]

Very, very true.

[@annetteehmer1339]

Had my first dance at my wedding with my brother to this song. He passed away from 911 cancer in 2010. When I hear this song, I am beside myself. It is hard to hear it but yet it makes me happy because it brings back good memories.

[@peppermintpatti5152]

Never forgotten. NEVER.

[@Poloassassin828]

That's very sad, but your first wedding dance was with your brother, not your new husband?!

[@annetteehmer1339]

​@@Poloassassin828 It was the father daughter dance! My father passed away so my brother stepped in to have my father daughter dance!

[@amyexner]

We were blessed being young in the days when songs like this one were hits. I miss the days; was a kinder world.

[@andromedastar1]

Agreed Amy. Just sent this to my 30-year-old daughter, and I said, sing this to your partner and have them sing it back to you and live by these words. The world was so much more peaceful.

[@margaretgehler9580]

Lost my brother yesterday. I'll miss him so much. Peace David.

[@tonisumblin2719]

A beautiful song with a beautiful message. In the 1940’s there was a poster of a young boy carrying his little brother on his back. The caption read. “He ain’t heavy, Mister. He’s my brother”

[@corkeylewis4669]

I lost my baby brother about 5 years ago every time I hear a song I start crying I miss him so much he wasn't just my baby brother he was my best friend we played football together and basketball

[@peterj6740]

Corkey that is a sad story but I have one consoling fact ....... Jesus said to her " Your brother will rise again " Jesus further said to her " I am the resurrection and the Life " He who believes in me will live , even though he dies " In all the literature of the world no other person has made such a statement and that is the final and sure hope for the Human Race. You will see your brother again , so stand tall , and believe it because it is going to happen as sure as night follows day .

[@massagetherapyforinjuriesf8197]

I love your baby brother… God will resurrect him pretty soon…. the time is coming.

[@dclifervigil2013]

wow thank you for sharing I happen to be the baby of the boys 4 and sadly have lost 2 leaving just the oldest and of course myself it never gets easier but I have the good Lord to thank for blessing me with the many wonderful life memories laughter's that of which we all shared together privileged" you bet God bless and bring comfort to you your heart and life amen.

[@k.m.anderson883]

God put this song in my head today for a reason. I caught a quick look and saw your post it's been 5 years since I personally lost one of my twin baby brothers too. THANK YOU FOR THE BLESSINGS

[@jeffreydemarco2822]

Same time here my brother.

[@robinbare4925]

This song hits home especially for us who had friends and family who were in the Vietnam war. Just young boys on the cusp of becoming men. Some of my friends came home, some not. If we could love one another as we were created in love, what a beautiful world this would be.Im 70 now, a widow of a retired disabled veteran. I've read so many comments and my heart brakes for all of you. We all have a story to tell. Jesus said we are passers-by, we will be with the ones who have returned home. We are in this world but not of this world.I pray for everyone to find peace and love in their hearts.

[@peppermintpatti5152]

Amen. The TRUTH.

[@Jack-jh1ih]

GOD BLESS

[@johne1972]

My brother died on August 4th , 1986 from lung cancer, at the ripe old age of 37! I was 35. I’m now 72, but there is seldom a day goes by that I don’t think about him. He was a pain in the butt sometimes, but I wish he was here now. I love you Bob, see you in my dreams and hopefully be with you one day

[@therealdannychristie8255]

My dads funeral song. Until we meet again. I love you dad, I know you got my back

[@johnodonnell414]

Who's the person playing the harmonica

[@dannygutierrez8010]

This reminds me of my brother (ex. Marine 1974). He wanted to go to Vietnam But He was still in HS. He's still alive but I don't know where He is. He has always told me The VA led to the death my other brother, another Ex. Marine. I wanted to go but I have flat Feet. My 3 uncles were also ex. Marines. This song hits hard.

[@mayapitoy]

I have only one brother, little brother, but he was always hated me for no reason since i can remember. He lied so many about us while keep playing and taking advantage of me n my family. He is really weighed on me.., took me awhile to understand : no matter how cruel he was and he is to me, he is still my brother.. and the best gift God gave to me through him - is : i can experience and finally understand what does it mean of TRUE FORGIVENESS.. He aint heavy, he is n will be always my brother.. i let your approval go brother.. ❤❤❤

[@lyndonprice4584]

Amen My Friend!

[@patricawalker1461]

What an amazing song. My brother served 2 times in Vietnam. Bless him and everyone that did.

[@JameGreg26]

Bless your brother for being a great veteran.

[@BarbLentz]

God bless your brother. Especially serving in a war that was more unpopular than all the others. He is a hero to me and I wish I could thank him in person.

[@JameGreg26]

@@BarbLentz hello Barb

[@rondeneef]

them played........

[@rondeneef]

viet izzz 45y ago. . . . ..

[@brentdavidson1905]

My Brother led a troubled life in many ways and for many reasons.I as his only older brother and nine years older, always tried to help and or protect him as big Brothers do.However I could not help or protect him the night he died in a tragic truck crash in 2003. This Hollies song makes me ball every time I here it.Miss him always and he never got to heavy. Love this song.

[@simoneast2922]

❤

[@malena2467]

I dedicate this song to my dear older brother David who died in 2011 and always remember him with great affection, because he was very good to me and introduced me to listening to incredible music.

[@malena2467]

@pame1799 Our brothers will always live forever in our hearts.

[@kenpreston7579]

Hi Malena, Ennio Morricone title song to the movie "Malena" is beautiful as this song.

[@malena2467]

@@kenpreston7579 That's right, Ennio Morricone is an excellent composer. The theme of the movie "Malena" is beautiful, as well as the Love theme of "Cinema Paradiso", Your love from "Once upon a time in America", the theme of the movie "The Mission" and others.

[@sallysmith4492]

My baby brother died at 57 last summer 2022!!!

[@malena2467]

@@sallysmith4492 Dear Sally: The beautiful memories spent together will never be forgotten. Rest assured that wherever you are he will always take care of you.

[@chasinthewind1198]

As long as there is music here on earth this one will live on and never be forgotten…….

[@juverfranciscocoteravenega3919]

Not only my mother but also my father died of cancer. Then my older brother died. My father and brother couldn't celebrate their 56 as I did. Fortunatelly, My brother died while I was praying for him. R.I.P dear Orlando 😢 2:52

[@psychsquirrel]

My brother struggled with serious mental health challenges while he lived. I dedicated this song to him

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi 👋 how're you doing?

[@MrWierchawsky]

What a pretty and fascinating woman ,hello my darling ?

[@anderson088]

I haven't heard this song since I was a kid. Thinking about my uncle brought me here today. He and my father served in Vietnam in the air force and army both survived the war only for my uncle to die from senseless gun violence in the states years later. RIP uncle Larry. 1943-1973.

[@PamByrd-rz3fl]

Lost my fiancé a few years ago and this song gave me so much peace - Miss you Jeff ….

[@karinmuller8645]

lost my brother in 1976 still miss him everyday of my life because he is my brother for always . Prachtig nummer.

[@forevergemma2002]

No one else could sing this song. It was made for them!

[@ritacohen8161]

Yes so true ❤

[@digital6string1]

Agree!

[@lolkevandewitte1713]

The Neil Diamond version ain’t to bad…

[@markclowe]

Was about to say that. Very moving rendition from an amazing album. Tap Root Manuscript. If you aren't familiar with this album, get it and hear it and love it before you leave this mortal coil!!! Trust me!!!

[@gypsy1507]

Both my brothers passed from cancer God what I'd do to have them here now Hold on tight to ur family, in a blink of an eye one day their gone from you ... U were never heavy my brothers, I luv u Brian n Carman n miss u both so much xoxoxo

[@daisydrte2485]

Someone once told me your siblings will be the most important people in your life and who you have really close so always be there for each other. ♥️

[@DadPool85]

In March this year my dad got very ill with him having to go through medical tests for dementia and when he was released from the hospital he put the TV on and watching the music on TV and he ain't heavy he's my brother came on so I went home and rewrote the lyrics slightly. The road is long With many a winding turn That leads us to who knows where, who knows where But I'm strong Strong enough to carry him He ain't heavy, he's my father … So on we go His welfare is of my concern No burden is he to bear We'll get there … For I know He would not encumber me He ain't heavy, he's my father … 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 … It's a long, long road From which there is no return While we're on the way to there Why not share? … And the load Doesn't weigh me down at all He ain't heavy, he's my father … He's my father He ain't heavy, he's my father He ain't heavy, he's my father

[@reneemallicone6839]

There Harmonies are out of this world. Absolute Legends! I lost my only brother to cancer last year. Makes me Cry. Beautiful song.

[@user-xf3bk4ze2i]

I'm so sorry... (and I agree 100% with your comment).

[@cjsansoo7]

I lost my brother in 2016 and it still hurts! This makes me think of him!

[@tottolino9802]

I don't have and never had a brother ... 😶 And not a sister ... 😶

[@jeanniemainzer8551]

Their

[@cjsansoo7]

@@jeanniemainzer8551 thank you missed that. When in mourning, spelling is irrelevant.

[@greatculture9585]

This song is a song that has an emotional connection to my father. Now he is in heaven. It's been a few years, today I decided to hear it again. Magical, my heart won't stop crying, Thank you for such beautiful memories

[@davidharned6421]

I lost my younger brother in january. He was 82nd airborne retired from Henry county as a major in Dec. 2024 He lived one.month.agter he retired @58 years youmg. This song reminds.me so.much.of him My best buddy Love you bro Richard . Look forward to meeting you on the other side.

[@deborahwirth382]

Yeah, my brother Marty died he was mentally ill and suffered terribly. You made it to the other side.Thank you, were the best you could be with your illness.

[@abbreviatethis]

💜Marty💜

[@nonamo]

Allan Clarke of The Hollies is one of the iconic voices of 1960's pop music, especially when he was harmonizing with Graham Nash. The Hollies had some of the best rock musicians of the era in the line-up, including the ones you see in this video. Unfortunately, they are lip-syncing here. Their live performances are equally awesome.

[@LG-kl3co]

I made a similar comment on another vid. for He ain't heavy. Try to listen to Allan's voice rather than the song and it is surely one of the best in all of popular music for that decade.

[@AndrewVOdom]

I’m not bothered that the hit single audio was added here. They probably played it live anyway. People prefer the hit version plus you get visuals. Live versions are also on KZbin. Great tune!

[@marccherry7409]

Saw the Hollies live some 30 or so years ago when Allan Clarke was still with them still rate it as one of best shows I've seen period. Could have happily watched them till daybreak. Total class.

[@kristinadospoy7347]

Allan Clarke was very, very underrated. Very beautiful!!❤ So is Graham Nash😊

[@danielnovosad3392]

Also could be when they retrack the audio for a live performance and use the original recording for the viewers in TV land 😊

[@angelc813]

This song..this song holds so much meaning and emotion for me. My brother died by suicide in 2017. This song started playing continuously on the radio within days of his death. My brother has never been heavy. He's my brother, forever loved and treasured in my heart. This song will always mean my brother is nearby.

[@dnhy7951]

Peace to you.

[@jerimiller5651]

Sad for your loss. I had a nut spoiled sister I always had to check on. I finally accepted if life was that bad- she had to do what she had to do. Received the call from my Mom. Sister dead. Wrong Sister!! The one who never threatened it- had so much abuse....Any way- lean on me -reminds me of her.

[@kristinadospoy7347]

That's a shame

[@robertbusuttil7848]

may our loving heavenly father be with you in your sorrow. .you will see your brother again in a better world that is coming.

[@Mega1moon]

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[@kerriejones2136]

What a strong song . The world would be a better place if people lived their lives to this song . Kj❤.

[@grahamscosier9691]

I tried in bain tobring my buddy of 35yrs back, i had too watch for 30 plus min as paramedics gave him adrenaline shots but he passed. Ill never forget him, he was my brother. RIP Phil.❤

[@kathyfinney6599]

This song came on the day I found out my Brother passed. Such a special song to me...22 years ago today...Miss you bro.

[@brieze1233]

Am listening 2 this song with the Lord: I lost my younger brother in 2021..another died 2018 and the third 6 years before. Thank God my mum and dad passed before the above..they wouldn't been able 2 cope😪

[@susanbeard9641]

I lost my brother who meant the world to me 10 years ago this month. This song came on at the right time. I miss you so much Tommy!❤️

[@louisechambers8253]

Aww,bless you.much love. Xxx

[@louisechambers8253]

🙏❤️

[@clynge]

Sorry for your loss 😢❤ 9 and a half year for me.

[@bluesbearbryden]

So sorry to hear this. 💐💐💐

[@davidredford3111]

Me to

[@glendabrukman9509]

My husband was a biker they played this at hi funeral 6 years ago...wasn't able to listen without crying...now I just smile and think of all the good memories we made❤

[@Gerardnolan191]

Smiles, how are you doing?

[@glendabrukman9509]

@@Gerardnolan191 Hi never really check on who replies to my comments I'm doing well thank you his memorial coming up soon 21st August

[@Gerardnolan191]

@@glendabrukman9509 really? Where are you from?

[@glendabrukman9509]

@@Gerardnolan191 South Africa...Cape Town

[@Gerardnolan191]

@@glendabrukman9509 wow😍 I'm from Atlanta Georgia

[@Mfitness43]

A song for all time that evokes emotions from the soul. Music you feel, not just hear!

[@MidnightWarrior1976]

That lead singer is truly talented. All his songs he is amazing.

[@zoedow]

This song kills my heart as i never got to say goodbye to my Eldest brother Rab who passed in 2018 from a 4 month battle with stage 4 lung cancer and bone metatarsal 😢 I miss him so much.

[@theexorcist2605]

If you are a 20 or 90 this song touches every generation

[@MrNewrad]

Just a masterpiece of a song.

[@jimleighton7563]

The songs of good old days. This country has gone down the toilet. I loved America more back in the older days. God save us.

[@user-ex9cs9up8b]

This is simply an epic song. One of a kind.

[@starmusic_relax]

Unforgettable music, I never get tired of listening to it, very good....

[@TheKraut59]

I lost My older brother Two Years ago and he was Always There for Me And Never let Me Down I miss him Very Much thank You Brother for never letting Me be a burden to You and this song is for you Wherever you Are I Hope that one day we are Together again I Miss You until We see each Other Again

[@michaellongville1598]

The Hollies the perfect song the harmony is like heaven great sound and lyrics 🎶

[@TramNguyen-xp9gn]

Exactly 👏🌹❤

[@netaprefontaine4795]

One of the best songs ever. He’s not heavy, he’s my brother!

[@netaprefontaine4795]

Many of our soldiers know this and people who have been crippled or hurt in the war. Thank you.

[@maryannemorey1689]

This breaks me up every time I hear it now after my son's funeral two and a half years ago and his older brother was a casket bearer...😢

[@UnwrappingByMimiKoteng]

The road is long With many a winding turn That leads us to who knows where, who knows where But I'm strong Strong enough to carry him He ain't heavy, he's my brother … So on we go His welfare is of my concern No burden is he to bear We'll get there … For I know He would not encumber me He ain't heavy, he's my brother … 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 … It's a long, long road From which there is no return While we're on the way to there Why not share? … And the load Doesn't weigh me down at all He ain't heavy, he's my brother … He's my brother He ain't heavy, he's my brother He ain't heavy, he's my brother

[@1wirey]

This song reminds me of my brother who passed away in 1990 during an icy water rescue incident. The man was as fierce as they come, but would also give you the shirt off his back and could not part company without a hug and saying “I love you”. The world could use more of him. You can look up the incident that happened at Convict Lake, CA in 1990.

[@lizzi7128]

I feel your sadness *hugs*

[@kimb5983]

This song was played at a relatives funeral, such a beautiful song 😢

[@friedrice9535]

Great Song, and what a voice. Makes this boomer Marine cry. Every time.

[@theexiled473]

RIP Con Murray, you were one in a million, the lovable rogue I'll always remember 🥃🥃

[@annemariewentworth6432]

This song makes me so emotional every time I hear it.

[@DavidMatthet]

Hi there, Good morning. Seeing you here put a smile on my face. I would really love to get to know you better. Is there anything you would like to tell me about yourself? I'm all ears! Well I'm from Italy. But I am currently in Las Vegas NV. I'm new on here and I hope to hear from you soon Ok

[@ogdens67]

Lost my brother 8th December 2023, Whenever I heard this beautiful tune it always made me think of Stuart....even more so now with a heavy heart....but I can carry it because he's my brother

[@Carolacan]

I absolutely love this song. ❤ Back in 1968 and 69 my brother took in a lot of strays, hitch hikers, hippies and draft dodgers passing through our town to who knows where. He called them inside, gave them food, hot coffee and a place to sleep. When we woke up in the morning our Mothers purse was missing money and her wallet. They stole our vintage radio, a lamp, and our record collection. Anything they could sell. That's when our Mother told my brother to pull his head out and quit taking in strays. Nice song, but it can still be a dog eat dog world sometimes.

[@ellenhagan6148]

My disabled brother was born in July of 1968 younger than me by 4 years and we lost him in Jan 2024this is the song that always made me realize just how special David Francis the second really was he was even name after my father s late brother who died of cancer when I was just 4 years old

[@barry6482]

I have to say - one of the very few songs that brings on tears ........

[@sharoncrist7320]

We owe a lot to our Veterans and especially our Vietnam Veterans. I used to work at the Veterans Home if California great bunch of men and women. Thank you all for your service.

[@katherinegates1559]

❤️🇺🇸💙 God Bless You...Forever..❤️

[@Marcel_Audubon]

sorry, not into veteran worship

[@scorpio19771111]

The 3million Vietnamese people who died during the war, and the hundreds of thousands who suffered from the effects of Agent Orange, have them to thank too, I guess.

[@Paul-tl9sm]

Don't know what i'll do & become without Stanley, my one and only brother

[@anthonyzammit3765]

My beautiful brother passed at 53 this song makes me cry

[@d-modemonstrate5553]

This song was played at my grandpa's funeral many years ago, I forgot about this song until recently when I read the back of the eulogy pamphlet from that day which had the name of this song on it. My grandma gave me the two they handed out on that day this past week because I told her that despite the pain his loss caused that I forgot which day it was that he left us. Life has been hard on me over the years since then and even harder in the recent months, but my grandma told me that we are strong people and we will always find a way to carry on. RIP Grandpa; April 20th, 1964 - September 15th, 2004.

[@patriciaroach685]

I just sent a message. Forgot to say. I am nearly 78 years old. Send out this song We need to remember We all brothers and sisters.

[@rxzabaleta]

My mother dedicated this song to her long long distanced brother. Since then, my brother and I have stolen this song as our anthem to prove to my mother that when she goes we will always be united. And that means the world to all of us. 😢

[@keimahane]

This song always takes me to my brother. We did not have a great start in life, but we always had each other. We were so close to being torn apart in 1968, but through the grace of God our Mom prevailed and we were reunited in 1970. This is a very emotional song for both of us even to this day.

[@eugenemessom1192]

One of most beautiful songs I ever heard

[@judybaquie5505]

Me too! One of the saddest too!

[@puppycat58]

Allan Clarke...your voice is amazing...no one sings this like u....

[@amdanyahya2439]

Really miss u

[@kristinadospoy7347]

He was a doll. Still a good looking guy for 81 too

[@MrWierchawsky]

What a pretty and fascinating woman ,hello my darling ?

[@gbayaraa123]

Thank you my brother, always caring for and loving me.

[@RaVenDaWn999]

From very young, I could see the damage in his eyes, hear it through his voice, feel it in his expressions. We were close. People all say we'd choose the same 5 ideas, only each settle on a different one. I watched him falling backwards into the eerie void of loss. He was always reaching for his father's love. There was no love there to find. I was cold, coz I knew this. Pops hit me once and I took back at him with a big blade. Our mom, just like my brother himself wanted that love so very much, they could not ever see pop's emptiness. When my brother finally slipped into the evermore, I was on the other side of the planet. My other brothers called, one at a time, each saying how pops told them they did not have to attend his funeral. It was a cop out, because he had helped each of us at one time or a few. He and I protected each other- and we were fierce about it. Then he snapped. It was 2012. Pops asked me to come and not to speak much. The crowd was very rude, and the displays were all not the ones he wanted. I had a few things to say. Many stopped to tell me how "eloquent" my words were. Yet it mattered so little. My brother was in an urn- against his wishes. After 55 years of fights, trouble and yes, great moments we had, he was just gone. Poof. So I do not just listen to this song, I feel it in my soul. It brings me both joy and blues; sometimes anger. I appreciate that beyond even my love for the music. My brother will always be with me. His damage has gone full cycle. My own is such, I can overcome. Great band and one of their best songs. OK, be well and carry on. ~RaVen~

[@donwalters8877]

I'm 58 and this song takes me back to a happier place