On a Carousel
The Hollies
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Riding along on a carousel, trying to catch up to you Riding along on a carousel, will I catch up to you? Horses chasing 'cause they're racing So they ain't so far On a carousel On a carousel Nearer and nearer by changing horses, Still so far away People fighting for their places just get in my way Soon you'll leave and then I'll lose you Still we're going 'round On a carousel On a carousel 'Round and round and round and round round and round and round and round with you Up, down, up, down, up, down, too As she leaves, she drops the presents that she won before Pulling ducks out of the water, got the highest score Now's my chance and I must take it, a case of do-or-die On a carousel On a carousel 'Round and 'round and 'round and 'round 'Round and 'round and 'round and 'round with you Up, down, up, down, up, down, too Riding along on a carousel, trying to catch up to you Riding along on a carousel, will I catch up to you? Now we take our ride together No more chasing her On a carousel On a carousel On a carousel On a carousel On a carousel
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Written by: ALAN CLARKE, GRAHAM NASH, TONY HICKS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
'Artist Information'"On a Carousel" is a song by British pop group, The Hollies, a band that Graham Nash was a part of. The band was formed in the early 1960s and it became one of the leading British groups of the era.
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'Songwriter'Graham Nash, along with Allan Clarke and Tony Hicks, wrote the song. Nash later went on to be a part of the supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash.
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'Release Date'The song was released in the UK on 17th February 1967 and in the US in March 1967.
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'Song Success'"On a Carousel" became a big hit and is considered one of The Hollies' best songs. It reached No. 4 in the UK Singles Chart and No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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'Inspirational Background'The song was inspired by a fairground ride, hence the name "On a Carousel".
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'Musical Style'The song is noted for its intricate harmonies and rich orchestral sounds, very typical of the ‘Baroque pop’ style that was popular in the mid to late 1960s.
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'Iconic Lyrics'The lyric "Riding along on a carousel, will I catch up to you" is among the memorable lines from the song, symbolizing the cyclical nature of love and relationships.
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'Album Inclusion'The song "On a Carousel" features in several compilation albums of The Hollies, including "The Hollies' Greatest Hits" (1973), "The Air That I Breathe: The Very Best of The Hollies" (1993), and "30th Anniversary Collection 1963-1993".
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'Distinctive Feature'The roundabout feel of the song, the carousel-like melody, and the layers of harmonies made it stand out from other songs of that era.
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'Retrospective Acclaim'The song has been retrospectively acclaimed for its complex musical arrangement and poignant lyrics. It continues to be a favorite among The Hollies' fans and is often played on classic pop and rock radio stations.
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'Cover Versions'"On a Carousel" has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its enduring influence. These include a version by British singer and actor, David Essex in 1978.
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