Allan Clarke was one of the best singers of his generation and a great man.
@open-minded-oldie3 жыл бұрын
Down to earth bloke, what a fabulous group the Hollies were!
@jimyobbie72263 жыл бұрын
for sure i agree we all get old i feel the same dont wanna stop but have to
@liamwilliams60883 жыл бұрын
*Alan, you're the man and voice of the Hollies.I grew up listening to you and the Hollies..there could never be another Alan Clarke..so thank you, Alan, for the music*
@ronlargecock77753 жыл бұрын
Allan comes across as a tremendous guy - honest and reflective. He also happens to be one of the greatest pop vocalists of all time
@theoldcraftsman50003 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more...incomparable.
@semmcstevenson Жыл бұрын
Yes… he definitely is.
@rayedwards77363 жыл бұрын
A very special interview. Nothing brash or outrageous. Full of respect, dignity and understanding.
@anthonydavella83503 жыл бұрын
the word is class
@slydogmania3 жыл бұрын
Agree - Allan Clarke was the Hollies, I was a massive fan of his voice, and to bow out gracefully, befitting of a true legend of British pop
@voicevoice20533 жыл бұрын
Allans voice was the Hollies. I could never accept another lead voice. Not only that his image was a big part.
@SPDY653 жыл бұрын
Allan is a natural born front man. He has stage appeal. He always knows where the camera is. He smiles and genuinely likes what he does. And Allan knows HOW to sing. As much as I like watching his later work when he had completely perfected his craft, I think I like the early years the best. He just has so much fun on stage and that vitality is endearing.
@gitzah3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! His sound was impeccable. Such a super band they were.
@dawnjenniferclark44643 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@donaldduck21393 жыл бұрын
Allan Clarke, what a humble down to earth guy... awesome
@noyfor33223 жыл бұрын
Allan it’s good to see you looking well, you are a legend sir.
@SPDY653 жыл бұрын
After watching this I have a new found admiration for Allan Clarke. What a humble man he is. Incredibly honest and gracious. There seems to be no inflated ego in him at all. How great would it be to hoist a pint with him.
@Moshavnik72722 жыл бұрын
Alan Clarke’s voice was so unique and its presence was so strong that the band could play anything and it would sound great! This is even more incredible when you consider that the rest of the band including Graham Nash and Tony Hicks could more than hold a tune on their own. Whenever I hear a Hollies song I’m overwhelmed all over again. Such great harmonies and unforgettable songs,
@margaretrundle78353 жыл бұрын
I love The Hollies, and although I love Graham Nash, Allan Clarke leads are my favorites. Wonderful interview and as others have said, what a humble man with so much talent.
@michaelrogers7344 жыл бұрын
This is great: so good to see Allan fit and well, with no hard feelings or animosity, and still no pretensions despite his wonderful career. I personally remember very well that day 56 years ago in my native Coventry when he married Jenni (who lived with her parents just a couple of doors away from a good schoolfriend of mine). What a good band The Hollies were (and, what remains of them, still ARE).
@holydiver733 жыл бұрын
Yes, they were married at the church at the top of Hearsall Road by the common.
@manfredwilliams38602 жыл бұрын
@@holydiver73 No, they were married at St.James church on the Leamington Road, same as me. His wife was a Styvechale girl.
@charlesfarran17173 жыл бұрын
What a great interview and what a solid guy Alan is.
@lew8323 жыл бұрын
At 72, I am not a fan of manufactured music. Looking back to the eighties I would think some of those bands would cringe when they see themselves today. The Hollies were up there with the Beatles. Allan was a great singer and front man. You watched him sing and listened. A great band, always smartly dressed for the show, and together they played honest, enjoyable music. He looks great, a decent chap, and still working. All the best to you.
@veriurquizo2953 жыл бұрын
I love to see that Mr. Allan Clarke is well and always willing in his fabulous interviews.
@joannkripper99903 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved this interview, I’ve always loved the Hollies since their beginning ..lovely seeing Allan, and hearing his stories of the early Hollies days...again loved it..☮️💝✌️
@robertknowles26993 жыл бұрын
Jo Ann, I grew up in a truly safe environment; there was never any thought of harming one another. As a 1/2 Gewish man prayer in Sunday Skool, Confirmation after reciteing most of 10 Commandements as my friends did in Catholic school, recognizing ‘On a Carousel’ and ‘Bus Stop’ while pushing a hand lawn grass mower hearing from a transistor radio to earn a few $, and hearing Crosby, Stills, and Young and NASH ; and this morning to see on satellite telephone 10 people were murdered in Colorado I see the spillover from Ww2 with pistol and rifle manufacturers making ancient Norse death for $. March 23, 2021. I hope we can endorse organizations to stop manufacture of guns everywhere to halt stupidity whether in car, house, barn, tank, airplane, land, jet, boat, where instead of boxing or fist fighting innocent folk die. The renewal of Jewish people is like Coventry Cathedral to me. One opposite of dynamite, gunpowder is bicycles and staying healthy in sail with the law to ok this. This band gives me courage, or gevura, to get more involved.
@aliciaavelino93657 ай бұрын
I'm avid fan until now, he's the best lead singer. I'm 70 yrs old but still never tired playing all their songs. Again, thank you for the opportunity watched him in this interview. Bring back my memorable sweet memories in high school and college days...
@pattih78 ай бұрын
Priorities change, as years go by, in life. Family is number one, and Allen made a good decision to leave , though all those songs, still stand today! I’m coming up on 73, and I totally understand! So good to see you, Allen, and listen to you. God bless you and your wife and family. ☺️🧡🙏🌹❤️
@ashleywood16283 жыл бұрын
Great to see and hear from Allan Clarke. He's one of the greatest British singers of that generation.
@tikiwaqanivere34253 жыл бұрын
Miss you Allan ,Your voice is full of magical feelings,your music is one of the best in the World❤❤❤
@philrobertson71733 жыл бұрын
Long Cool Woman is still one of the great pop tunes ever, Timeless
@rogerball92 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful man he appears to be. Used to love watching The Hollies live many years ago. Great times.
@rosieb.86264 жыл бұрын
Thankyou The Hollies for the all the memories your songs evoke.
@Cradley6844 жыл бұрын
Saw The Hollies a few times at gig's Birmingham Allan is still the best lead singer The Hollies have had I reckon though WHAT a Band !!!. Stay Safe everbody !!!>
@milaleonen45363 жыл бұрын
A great singer... ALLAN CLARKE I salute you!. Up to these days I still love to listen to the music of your group THE HOLLIES! He sangs very well and played guitar remarkably. Wish you GOOD HEALTH, SIR ALLAN CLARKE! Take a lot of care!
@juandoez30313 жыл бұрын
There woud have NEVER been any HOLLIES, without Alans fabulous voice box.
@chrichr493 жыл бұрын
My claim to fame was that Alan Clarke bought me a pint at a gig where I was the resident D.J. had a long chat with him at the bar after his soundcheck, and to this day I remember him as a really down to earth nice guy.
@johnandersonjjr3 жыл бұрын
Great interview great singer of one of my favourite bands Who needs TV?
@stephenbrown38353 жыл бұрын
Allan Clark ~~~ great singer and The Hollies fantastic ~~ still looks tops !! 🏴❤️🏴
@carriagegirl42604 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Allan is a brilliant singer and his latest album is great.
@brian.79663 жыл бұрын
thank you Allan for the music.
@gregmcloughney90423 жыл бұрын
Brilliant interview. A Wealth of music history here and what an amazing and humble man Allan Clarke is.
@timward42273 жыл бұрын
Was thirteen in 64 when I first heard the Beatles...Hollys shortly thereafter. Listening to A.M radio in those days, where there was music explosion of great Artists like Alan Clark...Thanks for the memories Alan...
@333ohmy3 жыл бұрын
What a great interview with one of the best lead singers of all time in Rock!
@eikohasegawa22254 жыл бұрын
Thank you The Hollies came to Japan when I was 13 I still remember the TV show the Hollies appeared They sang two songs on the show Jeniffer Eccles and Stop Stop Stop I’ve been fascinated by Allans voice
@jeanward36924 жыл бұрын
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@johnandersonjjr3 жыл бұрын
Great interview great singer from great band from a great time .I’m glad fm radio decided to play only”classic rock” for the last 40 years. Now that I’m bored of hearing the same songs over and over ,I can with great enthusiasm listen to great stuff like “Im alive” (it escapes me how this song never made the radio in my area ,Canada) and the rest of their impressive catalog.
@maureenmcgovern61193 жыл бұрын
I also enjoy his dancing.
@mikes68443 жыл бұрын
Was very fortunate to see the Hollies and Allan many many times, fantastic music and a great human being. I'd still love to see him but respect his life decisions, which just goes to show the type of person he is. All the best Allan and good health and happiness to you and your family.
@LG-kl3co3 жыл бұрын
Its totally admirable that Allan knew when it was time to go, there are many "has beens" who do not recognise when the game is up ! Its a bit like "Guitar Man" by Bread ......
@maureenrhysjones46433 жыл бұрын
What a fabulous interview! Thanks! I still remember seing Hollies live at Bournemouth Wintergardens in 1978, just before we migrated to Australia. Alan's voice absolutley knocked our socks off! HUGE! For me, Alan was the best Hollies front man but the others are still having fun out on the road... AND they sound pretty damn good...I don't begrudge them that one iota! BUT there will only ever be one Alan Clark... bless him. XXX
@lesleyaqua18193 жыл бұрын
I was 18. In 1971. They are one of my favs I still watch them on u tube about 3 times a week they take me to my most happiest place . It’s better than any meditation. I couldn’t choose one song but each one I associate with differnt. Outfits and clubs. I get totally transported back to a great time when all my loved one were alive. And Life was So exciting I couldn’t choose one track But The keys in Suzzane send shivers. The happiness in bus stop. The emotion in he ain’t heavy. Thank you alan so much for your music. Xxx
@robharding40283 жыл бұрын
What a great guy, ! such a modest chap, for all his music achievements.
@ivanashley78753 жыл бұрын
I get what Allan means, his voice was one of the best in the business and I can see why he wouldn't want to tarnish perfection. I still love and listen to the the Hollies and thank him creating the soundtrack of my teenage years.
@lindalucas63184 жыл бұрын
Legend!!!
@ColinStuart4 жыл бұрын
What a joy! Graham and Allan's music has certainly fed my life for years! Thank you for this interview.
@markjamesmeli25203 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear Allan doing so well. I met him on that US tour with Graham and the Hollies in 1983, and he was one of the nicest people ever. It's also good to hear him speak so highly of Terry Sylvester. In 2019 when Allan's RESEARGENCE album came out, Terry's sentiments were hardly the same.
@dphotos0073 жыл бұрын
Alan was a wonderful singer . Nice interview.
@NS-vw8pm3 жыл бұрын
Really hope Allan and Graham record again. That would be a fantastic collaboration
@rosarioreside33278 ай бұрын
I’m glad to see Allan Clarke on this interview. He aged but still looking great one of my favorite artists since the 60’s Thanks for sharing!
@petrslivinski74813 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this with us. Love the Hollies with Allan Clarke. The Hollies wouldn't have happened without him, Nash, and Hicks. The three of them were the magic of the band. The Hollies recorded music that are now considered "classic" music. We have all their albums from beginning to the time he departed the band. Glad to know he is doing well.
@texastornado88423 жыл бұрын
He ain’t heavy was such a powerful song...with his powerful voice..
@normanmorgan15963 жыл бұрын
What a smashing guy. Very level headed, genuine nice person. Best wishes Alan for the future, thanks for the numerous songs the Hollies did. Still enjoy seeing the group today, would have seen them earlier this year but for the lockdown.
@rogerhance58833 жыл бұрын
Allan was always a hero for me as a young lad and I bought all the Hollies singles. I liked the Beatles, but I was more a `Hollies fan` than a Beatles fan. THe Hollies played at the Odeon, Chelmsford and I was standing by the side door when they went in. Such amazing songs.
@susanneredford37663 жыл бұрын
Love you! Best wishes, and stay well. God Bless.
@richieburns10213 жыл бұрын
Legend .
@peterwalton15023 жыл бұрын
Wonderful lead singer
@dagmargross60642 жыл бұрын
Allan Clarke was my very favourite lead singer back then! So manly! And I was always watching out for all the Hollies' new hits, which came at one or two every year! Okay, it coincided that I liked most of their music anyway. "The Air that I breathe" for me is the greatest they did! Sublime! And I met The Hollies briefly in Hamburg at the concert hall backstage there after their concert and they were so lovely! And I got Allan's autograph too! So thrilled!
@doreenf80403 жыл бұрын
The hollies were my favourite band especially Alan's voice, saw them many times Alan's voice gave me goosepimples still listen to them always will great voice alan
@michaelnotigan77963 жыл бұрын
Total class gentleman, Allan Clarke.
@herculitaomictin93513 жыл бұрын
I love his song, He Aint Heavy, Hes my Brorher. A song often sung by our church choir.
@peterjordan27383 жыл бұрын
I give Allan so much credit for not following in others footsteps of "staying on the circuit" until they would drop. Kudos Allan to you from a HUGE fan from CA. Stay well and healthy.
@jv-ep2tc3 жыл бұрын
Clarke looks great, what a find this is!!
@Rob-fx2dw Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic interview with Allan Clarke. It is great a revelation of what was behind the story behind the Hollies who were one of the oustanding groups of the 60's and 70's with their stunning harmonies and songs. No autotune there but just quality voices.
@johnhills62623 жыл бұрын
Brilliant ,well done Allan!
@holydiver734 жыл бұрын
You hear a lot of Interviews with Graham Nash where he is open about how Steven Stills and/or David Crosby have pissed him off in some way. In contrast, you will never find a Graham Nash interview where he says a bad word about Allan Clarke. Graham, Steven and David were collaborators in music, Allan and Graham have been collaborators all their lives as friends. There’s the difference. In my opinion, The Hollies were better than the Beatles....and Allan married a girl from Coventry, which also proves he has excellent taste. And that Interviewer has excellent taste in baseball teams as that is a brilliant St Louis Cardinals shirt.
@harvey19543 жыл бұрын
Graham has said that The Hollies were the best band he was ever in.
@tessflores7852 жыл бұрын
Allan Clarke was, is and will always be , the best lead singer for me. Such talent. He is the voice of the Hollies. Glad to see him looking fit. Take care , Allan Clarke.
@allanhall86233 жыл бұрын
Nothing to prove Allan just absolutely great
@RogerBeverley3 жыл бұрын
Followed The Hollies since late 50's ( before they made the big time) they used to play in the town i lived in which was close to Manchester . Have everything they recorded on vinyl singles, Ep's and Lp's plus CD'S and now Allan's solo albums .
@p.g.81383 жыл бұрын
Great vocal range, song writing and a great guitar player
@Steve-le3jq3 жыл бұрын
Hollies one awesome band Gasoline alley bred one of my favourites Manchester certainly has had some fantastic bands 10cc as well Graham Gouldman, Graham Nash Great song writers.
@bluey70073 жыл бұрын
Absolute legend...
@rajendranramasundram257011 ай бұрын
Thank you very for the music Allan
@urchill13 жыл бұрын
Class group, none better in the day!!
@tbeau66633 жыл бұрын
Lovely interview
@CURVEDGLASS1233 жыл бұрын
Credit to the interviewer.
@maryprinz80873 жыл бұрын
I did research for Combat PTSD Nightmares with our US government about 10 years ago. I watch/listen to your He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother at least once a week. I doubt anyone could sing that like you did. I am your age now, but surely have been around for the Vietnam war and the rest following and have always worked with veterans...through various mental health systems.
@philipmanning73523 жыл бұрын
Remember seeing the Hollies in Derby 30 years ago always listen to their CDs nowadays.
@tim.timothy.brennan3 жыл бұрын
It is great to see and hear 'Allan Clarke' The Hollies! what a sound! Bus Stop, He aint Heavy just a couple to mention.CLASS ACT!!!
@tonydunn74553 жыл бұрын
Great to come across this video ,great to see you back Alan.
@shauncorless89652 жыл бұрын
Yeh one of the nice guys ☺️ glad he's still here and looking well ,
@XCodeHelpHub2 жыл бұрын
Allan is a class act!
@PaulLea3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful clip Tom, Alan looks & sounds great. Lots of cool info here. Thanks.
@piper0811473 жыл бұрын
Great to see and hear Allan looking so well. Great name check for The Oasis. Happy days!
@whathappenedtoclaudio3 жыл бұрын
What a great fella, and a great interview
@davidarthur241110 ай бұрын
Loved the Holies since 1963..Rock on . Saw them many times . Fantastic live band . Have every 7" single and almost all albums
@anthonyhampton60593 жыл бұрын
I loved ya, and still do, what a voice.
@lhanieradam92283 жыл бұрын
luv u..allan clarke..stay healthy..idol
@TheElarich Жыл бұрын
Brilliant interview. Love Allan Clarke's voice in He Ain't Heavy... I hope you will write an autobiography. I was born in 1964 and I love your songs. ❤
@jfelton41533 жыл бұрын
Just loved how he said 'the pictures'.
@brendanaschinski-bp9dj Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful smile
@ivetteriveraleyva79343 жыл бұрын
I always love him!!!
@thatdudewholikesguns3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely riveting commentary from the legendary Mr. Allan Clarke. His is a priceless rock and roll perspective that is a joy to listen to and learn from. I can’t say enough about his talents. I was born in ‘71, so I came a bit late to the party. Mom would talk about the Hollies as being one the bands that she had seen in the ‘60s, so I had an awareness of the band from an early age. Lately, though, I’ve really just been mesmerized by their wonderful catalog of songs. I can’t say enough!
@Toppitmanilikeit Жыл бұрын
Truly one of the greatest English vocalists of his generation.....and a great guy too. Top man Allan Clarke.
@calescapee96423 жыл бұрын
I love the Hollies! One of my favorite songs is Take Your Time, Written by Buddy Holly. That song always brings me to tears.
@liamwilliams60883 жыл бұрын
*Thank you. also, Tom Cridland for this interview with Alan*..I subscribed to your channel
@marybellethrockmorton75033 жыл бұрын
I just love Alan Clark !!!! God bless all the Hollies.
@bazwillrun3 жыл бұрын
So good to see him looking so well...back in the day I used to go for drinks with him and the rest of the band in a pub called the Shakespeares Head at the top end of Carnaby St
@edwardbliss89313 жыл бұрын
His vocals on "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" is magical. BTW the "songs with handclaps" craze in the 80s Alan is referring to near the end of the interview is Stars On 45.
@jonwootten3 жыл бұрын
Great interview! Not a mention of the best Hollies song though (IMO) “I Can’t Let Go”.
@royferguson22973 жыл бұрын
Great Bloke Hollies are not The Hollies without him.
@avlisk3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this interview, 'arold!
@clairerobsin2 жыл бұрын
I always knew the people that sang these Songs which I have listened to all my life were as genuine and as excellent as the Songs themselves - thank you, wonderful!