The Hollies: Consistent Standards Gain Wider Audiences
uncredited writer, Beat Instrumental, December 1969
CONSIDER THE HOLLIES. Consider them carefully. Because they are pretty well unique. In a scene where their attributes of enthusiasm, dignity, courtesy and style are not always acceptable, they are as consistent as anybody could possibly be. And sometimes it even surprises them.
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