Charlie and Fred

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The Hollies

The Hollies are an English pop group formed in Manchester in the early 1960s, although the majority of the band members came from towns in East Lancashire. Known for their distinctive vocal harmony style, they became one of the leading British groups of the 1960s and early 1970s. They enjoyed considerable popularity in many countries, although they did not achieve major US chart success until 1966. They had 30 charting singles on the UK Singles Chart, and 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, with songs including, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", "Carrie Anne", "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" and "The Air That I Breathe". more »

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1967

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He rides on his horse and cart, Charlie does. 
Working from six until nine. 
Collecting old rags and used bicycles, 
Old iron of description of any kind. 

Here comes Charlie, Charlie the Ragman. 
Throw out your old clothes for Charlie and Fred. 
Earning a living off things we've discarded. 
Earning enough for the board and the bed. 

You hear him shout "Rags and old iron." 
Everyone knows him that way. 
Once a week, they come 'round calling. 
How long it's been, I can't say. 

[Chorus] 
They live all alone in a hovel. 
He puts his money away. 
Taking enough to just live on, 
And at the end of the day 
He's saving enough 
To put Fred out to graze. 
 
Has anyone seen Charlie lately? 
Charlie just ain't been around. 
Everyone's seen Fred is grazing, 
Chewing the grass from the ground. [Repeat]

Children say Charlie is happy 
Giving balloons to the angels instead. 
Where is Charlie, Charlie the Ragman? 
Don't throw your clothes out

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