Carrie
The Hollies
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One cold and sad affair Take my heart and leave it there I'm gonna feel this way forever Never thought that I'd be free Now you've made this change in me Carrie, Carrie Now only time will tell It's a dream I know so well You always tried so hard to please me Only thing I know for sure I couldn't love you any more Carrie, Carrie Waited so long no one to share Could you belong to someone Show you care, I'll be there Oh, Carrie, is it more than a dream this time? (more than a dream) Carrie, can I tell everyone you're mine? (tell everyone you're mine) I will never be the same Now you've made me live again Carrie, is it more than a dream this time? Oh, Carrie, is it more than a dream this time? My heart is open wide You know how I feel inside You say my sad old days are over Never need to hide away Getting stronger every day Carrie, Carrie Waited so long no one to share (Why did you keep me waiting?) Could you belong to someone? Show you care, I'll be there Oh, Carrie, is it more than a dream this time? (more than a dream) Carrie, can I tell everyone you're mine? (tell everyone you're mine) I will never be the same Now you've made me live again Carrie is it more than a dream Oh, Carrie, is it more than a dream this time? (more than a dream) Oh, Carrie, can I tell everyone you're mine? (tell everyone you're mine) Oh, Carrie, is it more than a dream this time? (more than a dream) Oh Carrie, can I tell everyone you're mine?
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Written by: Alan Clarke, Graham Nash, Tony Hicks
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"The Hollies" is a British rock band that was formed in Manchester in the early 1960s.
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Song Release"Carrie" is one of the songs by "The Hollies" but it isn't as popular as their most known hits, like "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" and "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress".
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Lack of Album AppearanceStrangely, "Carrie" doesn't appear on any of their albums or singles list.
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MisnomerOften, people mistakenly attribute the song "Carrie" to "The Hollies", but the song is actually titled "Carrie Anne" which was released in 1967 and did fairly well in the charts.
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Chart SuccessThe actual song, "Carrie Anne", reached No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart and No. 9 in the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Song Origin"Carrie Anne" was written by band members Allan Clarke, Graham Nash, and Tony Hicks.
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MisconceptionThere is a common misconception that "Carrie Anne" was referring to Marianne Faithfull, Mick Jagger's girlfriend. However, this was dismissed as a mere rumor.
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Final Live Performance"Carrie Anne" was one of the final songs performed with Graham Nash before he left the band to form Crosby, Stills & Nash.
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Song ThemeThe song "Carrie Anne" features a steel drum solo and lyrically revolves around a young woman who is the object of the singer's affection but is perhaps a bit too young for them.
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Lasting LegacyDespite it not being one of "The Hollies" top-charting songs, "Carrie Anne" continues to be a popular choice among fans and is often featured in the band's live performances to this day.
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