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In my opinion The Hollies do not have the lasting reputation as one of the top groups of the 1960s they should have. See how well you remember them and their great songs by taking this quiz
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A tribute to one of the most popular bands of the British Invasion.
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The Hollies Trivia Questions
1. In which UK city were The Hollies formed?

From Quiz The Music Of The Hollies

Answer: Manchester

The Hollies, Allan Clarke (vocals), Graham Nash (guitar), Tony Hicks (guitar), Eric Haydock (guitar) and Bobby Elliott (drums) were formed in Manchester in the then county of Lancashire in the north west region of the UK. This was the line-up from 1963 to 1966 (my favourite line-up). There are various theories as to the origins of their name, named for Buddy Holly or after some Christmas holly on Graham Nash's house, being the more likely one. The Hollies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

2. Who was the lead singer of the Hollies?

From Quiz The Hollies

Answer: Allan Clarke

Allan Clarke was the lead singer until 1999, when he was replaced by Carl Wayne, formerly of the Move.

3. Which two Hollies smash hits were written by Graham Gouldman of 10cc?

From Quiz The Hollies

Answer: Bus Stop & Look Through Any Window

Gouldman wrote numerous hits during the Sixties, for bands like the Hollies, Herman's Hermits and the Yardbirds.

4. The Hollies only had one number one single during the '60s either in the UK or US, can you name it from these words? "Did you ever see a man with no heart Baby, that was me"

From Quiz The Music Of The Hollies

Answer: I'm Alive

"I'm Alive" was number one for one week on the UK chart in 1965. It never charted in the US but bubbled under at number 103 on the Hot 100. It was written by Clint Ballard Jr for Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders who had a hit with his "Game Of Love". The Hollies have never had a US number one hit. "Just One Look" was a number two hit on the UK chart in 1964. It reached number 98 on the US pop chart in 1964 and number 44 in 1967. "I Can't Let Go" was a number two hit on the UK chart in 1966. It reached number 42 on the US pop chart in 1966. "Look Through Any Window" reached number four on the UK chart in 1965. It reached number 32 on the US pop chart in 1966.

5. Which Hollies hit does Graham Nash claim he wrote for singer Marianne Faithful, though it was really a joint effort with Hicks and Clarke?

From Quiz The Hollies

Answer: Carrie Anne

Marianne Faithful was a sweet-looking Catholic school girl who first gained fame by singing the Rolling Stones' ballad "As Tears Go By." She looks and sounds a lot rougher today!

6. This song was the highest placed single by The Hollies on the US pop chart, can you remember it from these words? "Saturday night I was downtown Working for the FBI"

From Quiz The Music Of The Hollies

Answer: Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)

The Song was "Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)" and it spent two weeks at number two on the US pop chart in 1972. It only reached number 32 on the UK chart in 1972, the lowest UK chart position for a Hollies song up to then. "Long Dark Road" did not chart in the UK but reached number 26 on the US pop chart in 1972. "Magic Woman Touch" did not chart in the UK but reached number 60 on the US pop chart in 1973. "I Can't Tell The Bottom From The Top" reached number seven on the UK chart in 1970. It reached number 82 on the US pop chart in 1970.

7. Which soul singer originally recorded "Just One Look," which became one of the Hollies' first hits?

From Quiz The Hollies

Answer: Doris Troy

Doris Troy's life was adapted into a musical called "Mama, I Want to Sing," in London's West End.

8. Was The Hollies "Bus _____" going anywhere? What is the missing word from this hit?

From Quiz The Music Of The Hollies

Answer: Stop

The Hollies "Bus Stop" reached number five on the UK chart and on the US pop chart in 1966. It was The Hollies 12th UK hit but only their 4th US hit. They were slow to join the invasion with the rest of the British groups. Even though they were not managed by Brian Epstein they were on the same label (Parlophone) as The Beatles in the UK but Imperial and Epic in the US.

9. In what British city did the Hollies first get together?

From Quiz The Hollies

Answer: Manchester

Herman's Hermits and Monkee Davy Jones are among the other Sixties pop stars to emerge from Manchester.

10. This Hollies single was not going anywhere. Do you recognize these lyrics? "Can't they understand that I want her, happens every week Heavy hand upon my collar throws me in the street"

From Quiz The Music Of The Hollies

Answer: Stop Stop Stop

"Stop Stop Stop" all the dancing sang The Hollies and reached number two on the UK chart in 1966. It stopped at number seven on the US pop chart in 1966. "On A Carousel" was a number four hit on the UK chart in 1967 and reached number 11 on the US pop chart in 1967. "Carrie-Anne" reached number three on the UK chart in 1967 and was a number nine hit on the US pop chart in 1967. "King Midas In Reverse" was a number 18 hit on the UK chart in 1967 and fared even worse on the US pop chart at number 51 in 1967.

11. In the song "On a Carousel," how did the girl the narrator is following win all her presents?

From Quiz The Hollies

Answer: Pulling ducks out of the water

"As she leaves, she drops the presents that she won before, pulling ducks out of the water, got the highest score."

12. Do you know this UK hit written by these three Hollies: Clarke, Hicks and Nash? "I should be better off without you You take a pride in making me blue"

From Quiz The Music Of The Hollies

Answer: We're Through

"We're Through" sang The Hollies, it reached number seven on the UK chart in 1964 but failed to chart in the US. This was the first single penned by members of The Hollies. "Here I Go Again" was a number four hit on the UK chart in 1964 but failed to chart in the US. "Yes I Will" was a number nine hit on the UK chart in 1965 but failed to chart in the US. "Stay" (a cover version of the Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs 1960 US number one hit) was a number eight hit on the UK chart in 1963 but failed to chart in the US. The Hollies missed the boat in the early days of the British invasion in 1964. Only one of their first eight UK chart hits ("Just One Look") was a hit in the US.

13. What was the Hollies' last top ten hit on the U.S. Billboard charts?

From Quiz The Hollies

Answer: The Air That I Breathe

"The Air That I Breathe" was written by Albert Hammond, who recorded the hit "It Never Rains in Southern California."

14. Do you know this song about a girl and a love that started in the school yard? These words might help. "White chalk, written on red brick Our Love, told in a heart"

From Quiz The Music Of The Hollies

Answer: Jennifer Eccles

The Hollies were singing about "Jennifer Eccles". It reached number seven on the UK chart in 1968. It reached number 40 on the US pop chart in 1968. "Listen To Me" was a number 11 hit on the UK chart in 1968 but failed to chart in the US. "Sorry Suzanne" was a number three hit on the UK chart in 1969 but only reached number 56 on the US pop chart in 1969. "Dear Eloise" failed to chart in the UK but reached number 50 on the US pop chart in 1967.

15. Which Bruce Springsteen track did the Hollies sing on their 1975 "Another Night" album?

From Quiz The Hollies

Answer: 4th of July Asbury Park (Sandy)

Springsteen wasn't a huge star yet, in 1975, but that would change shortly.

16. Even if you don't know much about The Hollies you might know the lyrics to this single. Which song is it? "It's a long, long road From which there is no return"

From Quiz The Music Of The Hollies

Answer: He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" sang The Hollies and reached number three on the UK chart in 1969. It reached number seven on the US pop chart in 1970. The song was re-released in 1988 and was number one for two weeks on the UK chart. That gave The Hollies only their second UK number one, 23 years after their first. The title of the song is associated with Father Flanagan's Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska USA. "Gasoline Alley Bred" reached number 14 on the UK chart in 1970 but failed to chart in the US. "Hey Willy" reached number 22 on the UK chart in 1971 but failed to chart in the US. "The Day Curly Bill Shot Down Crazy Sam McGhee" reached number 24 on the UK chart in 1973 but failed to chart in the US.

17. What is it, that The Hollies do need in the words of this song? "No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound Nothing to eat, no books to read"

From Quiz The Music Of The Hollies

Answer: The Air That I Breathe

"The Air That I Breathe" is what The Hollies needed and reached number two on the UK chart in 1974. It reached number six on the US pop chart in 1974. "Sandy" failed to chart in the UK but reached number 85 on the US pop chart in 1975. "Another Night" failed to chart in the UK but reached number 71 on the US pop chart in 1975. "(I Will Be Your) Shadow In The Street" failed to chart in the UK but reached number 41 on the US pop chart in 1978.

18. The original Hollies reunited in 1983, and scored a minor hit on the U.S. charts with a re-make of which song by Diana Ross & the Supremes?

From Quiz The Hollies

Answer: Stop! In the Name of Love

The reunion didn't last long, as Graham Nash had no intention of leaving Stephen Stills and David Crosby, but he stayed with the Hollies long enough to make an enjoyable album, and to do a short tour.

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