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Nash encouraged the Hollies to write their own songs, initially with Clarke, then with Clarke and guitarist Tony Hicks. From 1964 to mid-1966 they wrote under the alias L. Ransford. Their own names were credited on songs from "Stop Stop Stop" from October 1966 onward.
Eventually Graham, Allan and guitarist Tony Hicks (under the pseudonym ‘L. Ransford’) would come in to their own as songwriters, contributing greatly to their recording legacy. That legacy, whether covers or originals, was almost exclusively forged at Abbey Road Studios.
Aug 29, 2024 · Here’s a look at three of the songs Nash, Clarke, and Hicks shared with the Everly Brothers and later recorded as the Hollies. [RELATED: The Story Behind the Hollies’ Cheeky Tribute to ...
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Apr 29, 2016 · The Hollies’ ‘L. Ransford’ writer-alias was lifted from Nash’s grandfather, and used by the Nash/Clarke/Tony Hicks triumvirate.
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Jan 11, 2024 · This bouncy pop tune was written and produced by one L. Ransford, a pseudonym for the team of Hollies members Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks and Graham Nash. Nash reputedly appears on the track as well.
Prior to that, Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks and Graham Nash wrote under the mysterious collective name of L Ransford – which transpired to be the name of Graham Nash's grandfather, L Ransford...
Oct 10, 2014 · The team of Tony Hicks, Allan Clarke and Graham Nash became a formidable writing partnership very quickly with the song “We’re Through” being a breakthrough. ALLAN CLARKE: Well, that was our first A-side. Graham, Tony and I right from the beginning were always writing songs.
