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The Hollies' version was re-released in 1988 and again was a major hit in the UK. ... Elton John was paid £12 for his work on the song. [8]
The Hollies went back into the studio on 6 June 1981 with singer/writer/guitarist John Miles and session bassist Alan Jones to record "Carrie" and "Driver". But neither one of these songs was released at this time ("Carrie" appeared as the B-side of the re-released "He Ain't Heavy" in 1988).
Elton John, who was working as a session musician at that time, played piano on the song. [ 3 ] Reviewing for Melody Maker , Chris Welch wrote that "the Hollies drone on with implacable solemnity and it's nice to hear their individual vocal harmonies again and Bobby Elliot's drumming. [ 4 ]
Their own names were credited on songs from "Stop Stop Stop" from October 1966 onward. In 1965, Nash, with Allan Clarke and guitarist Tony Hicks, formed Gralto Music Ltd, a publishing company which handled their own songs and later signed the young Reg Dwight (a.k.a. Elton John) who played piano and organ on Hollies 1969 and 1970 recordings.
Elton John's gift may be his song, but that doesn't mean he loves them all. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, Dec. 17, the 77-year-old musician spoke about ...
See Elton John in the early days of his career and in his final days of touring in an exclusive first look at his new documentary 'Elton John: Never Too Late,' premiering at the Toronto ...
In May 1981, both Calvert and Sylvester left the Hollies after the group began working with new producer Bruce Welch, rhythm guitarist of the Shadows.Speaking about the event, Calvert noted he was omitted from a recording session by Welch, after which he decided to leave following a phone call from Sylvester, who informed him of his intention to quit. [14]
But Elton John, the grandest pop figure of his time, the original king of pop, had an extremely idiosyncratic career, because he was always breaking ground in ways that he never planned to. His ...