Fifi The Flea
Hollies · Clarke Hicks & Nash Years [2011]
Fifi the flea fell in love
With a clown from a flea circus fair
She gave him her heart but he still couldn't see
That for such a long time she had cared
He put himself 'round all the other girl fleas
Unaware that he hurt her so badly
She cried in the arms of his manager friend
And declared that she loved the clown madly
One day Fifi went and this drove the clown wild
The poor little flea started crying
Never you mind his manager said
I ought not to tell but she's dyin'
Dyin' for love of you little flea
You've broken her heart with your lyin'
She couldn't stand to see you throw
Her love away without tryin'
The day Fifi died the little clown vowed
He'd tend her grave every hour
He broke down and cried when he saw her grave
And on it he placed a small flower
Poor little flea he wasted away
He'd lost his Fifi forever
So they opened her grave, put him inside
Now at last they are together
With a clown from a flea circus fair
She gave him her heart but he still couldn't see
That for such a long time she had cared
He put himself 'round all the other girl fleas
Unaware that he hurt her so badly
She cried in the arms of his manager friend
And declared that she loved the clown madly
One day Fifi went and this drove the clown wild
The poor little flea started crying
Never you mind his manager said
I ought not to tell but she's dyin'
Dyin' for love of you little flea
You've broken her heart with your lyin'
She couldn't stand to see you throw
Her love away without tryin'
The day Fifi died the little clown vowed
He'd tend her grave every hour
He broke down and cried when he saw her grave
And on it he placed a small flower
Poor little flea he wasted away
He'd lost his Fifi forever
So they opened her grave, put him inside
Now at last they are together
Fifi The Flea
Hollies' 1964 hit 'Fifi The Flea' stands as a quintessential example of British Invasion pop, showcasing the band's signature harmonies and upbeat tempo. Recorded during their peak years under the Clarke Hicks & Nash production, the track exemplifies the energetic style that defined mid-1960s rock and roll. While the song did not achieve the same chart dominance as their later number-one hits like 'Long Tall Sally', it remains a cherished staple of their discography, reflecting the era's vibrant musical landscape and the group's ability to craft catchy, danceable melodies that resonated with audiences across the United Kingdom and beyond.