Charlie And Fred
Hollies · Other Songs - Hollies
He rides on his horse and cart, Charlie does
Working from six until nine
Collecting old rags and used bicycles
Old iron of description of any kind
Here comes Charlie, Charlie the rag man
Throw out your old clothes for Charlie and Fred
Earning a living off things we've discarded
Earning enough for the board and the bed
You hear him shout rags and old iron
Everyone knows him that way
Once a week, they come round calling
How long it's been, I can't say
They live all alone in a hovel
He puts his money away
Taking enough to just live on
And at the end of the day
He's saving enough
To put Fred out to graze
They live all alone in a hovel
He puts his money away
Taking enough to just live on
And at the end of the day
He's saving enough
To put Fred out to graze
Has anyone seen Charlie lately?
Charlie just ain't been around
Everyones seen Fred is grazing
Chewing the grass from the ground
Children say Charlie is happy
Giving balloons to the angels instead
Where is Charlie, Charlie the rag man?
Don't throw your clothes out
Working from six until nine
Collecting old rags and used bicycles
Old iron of description of any kind
Here comes Charlie, Charlie the rag man
Throw out your old clothes for Charlie and Fred
Earning a living off things we've discarded
Earning enough for the board and the bed
You hear him shout rags and old iron
Everyone knows him that way
Once a week, they come round calling
How long it's been, I can't say
They live all alone in a hovel
He puts his money away
Taking enough to just live on
And at the end of the day
He's saving enough
To put Fred out to graze
They live all alone in a hovel
He puts his money away
Taking enough to just live on
And at the end of the day
He's saving enough
To put Fred out to graze
Has anyone seen Charlie lately?
Charlie just ain't been around
Everyones seen Fred is grazing
Chewing the grass from the ground
Children say Charlie is happy
Giving balloons to the angels instead
Where is Charlie, Charlie the rag man?
Don't throw your clothes out
Charlie And Fred
Released by the British Invasion group The Hollies, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of pop sensibility and melodic craftsmanship. As a staple of their discography, the song reflects the harmonies and production values that defined their era in the early 1960s. The Hollies were instrumental in shaping the sound of British rock, and this recording stands as a testament to their ability to craft catchy, emotionally resonant material that appealed to a wide audience. Their work during this period remains a significant part of music history, influencing countless subsequent artists across various genres.