Keep Off That Friend Of Mine (Hicks/elliott)
Hollies · Other Songs - Hollies
He's not for you, ah-ah-ah
He just wants to spin you a line, ah-ah-ah
There's nothin' new ah-ah-ah
Just one thought on his mind
You know it's that kind you shoulda
Known when you met him you must be blind
Seems like only yesterday
That girl was mine in every way
People couldn't part us if they tried
Now she's turned her head away
She's lost her smile she's not so gay
Won't you come back to my side
Keep off of that friend of mine, ah-ah-ah
He's not for you, ah-ah-ah
He just wants to spin you a line, ah-ah-ah
There's nothin' new ah-ah-ah
Just one thought on his mind
You know it's that kind you shoulda
Known when you met him you must be blind
Seems like only yesterday
That girl was mine in every way
People couldn't part us if they tried
Now she's turned her head away
She's lost her smile she's not so gay
Won't you come back to my side
Keep off of that friend of mine
Keep off of that friend of mine
Keep off of that friend of mine
Keep off of that friend of mine
Keep Off That Friend Of Mine (Hicks/elliott)
Hollies' 1964 recording of 'Keep Off That Friend Of Mine' stands as a quintessential example of mid-60s British pop, blending upbeat rhythms with the group's signature harmonies. Written by Clarke Hicks and Eddie Elliott, the track showcases the band's ability to craft catchy, danceable material that defined their early catalogue. While the song lacks the overtly romantic themes often associated with the group's later hits, it captures the same energetic spirit and polished production characteristic of their work during the Clarke Hicks & Nash era. The recording remains a notable song in their discography, reflecting the vibrant musical landscape of early 1960s England where the Hollies were establishing themselves as a leading force in the British Invasion.