THE HOLLIES(W/Mikael Rickfors)-“HE AIN’T HEAVY, HE’S MY BROTHER“(LYRICS)

After the 1971 album “Distant Light“, lead singer Allan Clarke left the group to pursue a solo career-(only to return again in 1973). Until 1973, Allan was replaced by Swedish singer Mikael Rickfors. LYRICS: 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 Songwriters: BOB RUSSELL, BOBBY SCOTT