He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

Neil Diamond

About He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" is a ballad written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. Originally recorded by Kelly Gordon in 1969, the song became a worldwide hit for The Hollies later that year and a minor hit for Neil Diamond in 1970. It has been recorded by many artists in subsequent years. Scott and Russell were introduced to each other by Johnny Mercer, at a California nightclub. Although Russell was dying of lymphoma and the pair met only three times, they managed to collaborate on the song.  


Year:
1970
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The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows when

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

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Neil Diamond

Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades from the 1960s until the present. As of 2001, Diamond had sold over 115 million records worldwide including 48 million in the United States alone. He is considered to be the third most successful adult contemporary artist ever on the Billboard chart behind Barbra Streisand and Elton John. His songs have been covered internationally by many performers from various musical genres. more »

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Written by: BOB RUSSELL, BOBBY SCOTT

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5 facts about this song

Song Origin
"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" was originally composed by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell in the year 1969.
Performance
Both Neil Diamond and The Hollies covered this song. The Hollies' rendition became a worldwide hit, while Neil Diamond's version gained traction in the U.S.
Inspirational Quote Behind the Title
The title, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" comes from an old Boys Town logo, a community in Omaha, Nebraska.
Chart History
The song achieved second position in the UK Singles Chart and seventh in the US Billboard Hot 100 when The Hollies released it.
Famous Lyrics
The lyrics "The road is long / With many a winding

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