He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

The Hollies

About He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" is a ballad written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. Originally recorded by Kelly Gordon in 1969, the song became a worldwide hit for The Hollies later that year and a minor hit for Neil Diamond in 1970. It has been recorded by many artists in subsequent years. Scott and Russell were introduced to each other by Johnny Mercer, at a California nightclub. Although Russell was dying of lymphoma and the pair met only three times, they managed to collaborate on the song.  


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1998
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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

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The Hollies

The Hollies are an English pop group formed in Manchester in the early 1960s, although the majority of the band members came from towns in East Lancashire. Known for their distinctive vocal harmony style, they became one of the leading British groups of the 1960s and early 1970s. They enjoyed considerable popularity in many countries, although they did not achieve major US chart success until 1966. They had 30 charting singles on the UK Singles Chart, and 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, with songs including, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", "Carrie Anne", "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" and "The Air That I Breathe". more »

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Written by: BOB RUSSELL, BOBBY SCOTT

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5 facts about this song

Song Origin
"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" was originally composed by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell in the year 1969.
Performance
Both Neil Diamond and The Hollies covered this song. The Hollies' rendition became a worldwide hit, while Neil Diamond's version gained traction in the U.S.
Inspirational Quote Behind the Title
The title, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" comes from an old Boys Town logo, a community in Omaha, Nebraska.
Chart History
The song achieved second position in the UK Singles Chart and seventh in the US Billboard Hot 100 when The Hollies released it.
Famous Lyrics
The lyrics "The road is long / With many a winding

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