Too Many People
Hollies · Here I Go Again/hear! Here! [2011]
There's a story that I read about in books
About the bad times that people had
That's how he planned it
You can't do nowt about it
Too many people
The black plague came along and wiped out quite a few
The rats came with the graves, that's how we knew
That's how he planned it
You can't do nowt about it
Too many people
This ain't no story
No fairy tale
These things have happened once before
Ask yourself the question
When will it end
There ain't no foolin' death
So you just gotta sit and wait
Break
Too many people
Too many people
This ain't no story
No fairy tale
These things have happened once before
Ask yourself the question
When will it end
There ain't no foolin' death
So you just gotta sit and wait
A million people died
In great wars, that we know
They sacrificed their lives
Just goes to show
That's how he planned it
You can't do nowt about it
Too many people (there's too many people)
Too many people
Too many people
Too many people oh yeah
Too Many People
The Hollies recorded "Too Many People" during a period of significant lineup changes, capturing the band's enduring melodic sensibility. This track appears on the compilation Here I Go Again/hear! Here! [2011], which gathers material from their extensive catalogue. The song reflects the group's signature harmonies and polished production style that defined their contributions to British rock and pop music. While the Hollies are often celebrated for their chart-topping hits from the 1960s, this recording demonstrates their continued ability to craft accessible, emotionally resonant material. The track stands as a testament to the band's longevity and their consistent approach to songwriting, blending personal themes with the tight vocal arrangements that have characterized their work for decades.