Here I Go Again (album)

Here I Go Again
Studio album by The Hollies
Released June 1964
Recorded 11 October 1963 – 13 April 1964
Studio EMI Studios, Abbey Rd, London
Genre
Length 28:57
Label Imperial
Producer Ron Richards
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Singles from Here I Go Again
  1. "Stay"
    Released: January 31, 1964
  2. "Just One Look"
    Released: March 1964
  3. "Here I Go Again"
    Released: June 1964
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Allmusic[1]

Here I Go Again is the debut studio album by British pop band the Hollies. Imperial Records released the album in June 1964 in the United States to capitalize on the moderate success of the singles "Here I Go Again" (No. 107) and "Just One Look" (No. 98).[2] It also features covers of well-known R&B songs, not unusual for Beat groups of the day.

Background

After the success of the Liverpool-based group The Beatles, many artists and repertoire men from London-based record labels went to Liverpool in search of other beat groups. When Ron Richards from Parlophone visited Liverpool in early 1963, the group playing that night at the Cavern Club was The Hollies, who were actually from Manchester. Richards promptly signed them to Parlophone, which was also The Beatles' label.

Recording, production and songs

After the group was signed to Parlophone, the Hollies made their studio recordings at EMI Studios, located on Abbey Road in London – which later had its name changed to Abbey Road Studios. The group was produced by Ron Richards, who was the primary assistant to George Martin, produced other Abbey Road artists such as Gerry & the Pacemakers, and later started Associated Independent Recording with Martin and John Burgess. Because Parlophone already had The Beatles, Richards had The Hollies release a series of singles. However, by the end of 1963, despite the departure of original drummer Don Rathbone, The Hollies' single releases had been successful enough for Parlophone to release an album by the group.

From the beginning, the songs performed by The Hollies were known for the vocal harmony between Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks, and Graham Nash, which enabled them to bring a different sound to older tunes. In fact, most of the songs on the album were originally written and performed by Americans, including Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, and Little Richard. The only original composition here is "Keep Off That Friend of Mine", written by guitarist Tony Hicks and drummer Bobby Elliott.

Track listing

Side one

  1. "Here I Go Again" (Clive Westlake, Mort Shuman) – 2:17
  2. "Stay" (Maurice Williams) – 2:08
  3. "Memphis, Tennessee" (Chuck Berry) – 2:30
  4. "Lucille" (Albert Collins, Little Richard) – 2:20
  5. "You Better Move On" (Arthur Alexander) – 2:39
  6. "Talkin' 'Bout You" (Chuck Berry) – 2:00

Side two

  1. "Just One Look" (Gregory Carroll, Doris Payne) – 2:30
  2. "Keep Off That Friend of Mine" (Bobby Elliot, Tony Hicks) – 2:03
  3. "Rockin' Robin" (Jimmie Thomas) – 2:12
  4. "Do You Love Me" (Berry Gordy) – 2:10
  5. "What Kind of Girl Are You" (Ray Charles) – 2:58
  6. "It's Only Make Believe" (Conway Twitty, Jack Nance) – 3:10

Personnel

The Hollies

Technical

Charts

Singles

Year Single US Billboard Hot 100
1964 "Just One Look" 98[2]

"Just One Look" charted again at number 44 in 1967 when it was re-released from The Hollies' Greatest Hits album.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Here I Go Again – Review". allmusic.com. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Billboard Hot 100 - May 16, 1964". Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Billboard Hot 100 - The Hollies". Retrieved April 2, 2017.
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