Dear Eloise
Hollies · Clarke Hicks & Nash Years [2011]
[Chorus:]
Dear Eloise, I am writing to say
A number of funny thing I heard today.
I heard that he's left you and run off to sea.
Could be the best thing that's happened to me.
1. Writing a letter to make you feel better.
Sorry to hear that he left you that way.
I could have told you, he was much older,
So much older than you.
2. You rushed blindly, he treated you kindly
Until he found out what he could get from you.
You should have departed before he got started.
Now you've been burned just like I said you would.
3. Please read my letter closely.
It's beneficial, too.
You must read in-between the lines,
A message you will see.
If you use your mind, you'll find
I want you back with me.
[Verse 2]
So much older than you, so much older than you.
[Chorus]
Dear Eloise, I am writing to say
A number of funny thing I heard today.
I heard that he's left you and run off to sea.
Could be the best thing that's happened to me.
1. Writing a letter to make you feel better.
Sorry to hear that he left you that way.
I could have told you, he was much older,
So much older than you.
2. You rushed blindly, he treated you kindly
Until he found out what he could get from you.
You should have departed before he got started.
Now you've been burned just like I said you would.
3. Please read my letter closely.
It's beneficial, too.
You must read in-between the lines,
A message you will see.
If you use your mind, you'll find
I want you back with me.
[Verse 2]
So much older than you, so much older than you.
[Chorus]
Dear Eloise
Hollies' 1963 recording of 'Dear Eloise' stands as a quintessential example of their mid-1960s British Invasion pop sound. Released during the height of their success, the track showcases the band's signature blend of upbeat rhythms and melodic harmonies that defined their catalogue. While often associated with their massive hit 'Long Tall Sally', 'Dear Eloise' demonstrates the group's versatility and songwriting depth, featuring a catchy structure typical of the era's rock and roll. The recording captures the vibrant energy of the early 1960s music scene, reflecting the optimism and style that made Hollies a prominent act in the United Kingdom and beyond.