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He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

Music by Bob Russell and Bobby Scott

Originally Performed by Neil Diamond

"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" is a popular music ballad written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. Originally recorded by Kelly Gordon in 1969, the song became a worldwide hit for The Hollies later that year and again for Neil Diamond in 1970. It has been covered by many artists in subsequent years. The Hollies' and Rufus Wainwright's versions of the song were featured in the film Zoolander.

    Release Date: 1969


He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

The Hollies

This anthem of brotherhood, first released by the Hollies, topped the charts in 1969, becoming one of their biggest hits and one of the most defining and enduring tunes of the 1960s. This powerful choral setting makes a great feature for graduation and many other concert occasions. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:10.

Voicing: SATB


He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

The Hollies

This anthem of brotherhood, first released by the Hollies, topped the charts in 1969, becoming one of their biggest hits and one of the most defining and enduring tunes of the 1960s. This powerful choral setting makes a great feature for graduation and many other concert occasions. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:10.

Voicing: SAB


He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

The Hollies

This anthem of brotherhood, first released by the Hollies, topped the charts in 1969, becoming one of their biggest hits and one of the most defining and enduring tunes of the 1960s. This powerful choral setting makes a great feature for graduation and many other concert occasions. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:10.

Voicing: SSA



Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Men's Edition : Solo : Songbook : 884088312503 : 1423468872 : 00001217

Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Men's Edition

Many large theatre auditions call for a 16-bar excerpt, and sometimes specifically request pop/rock songs. This book unprecedentedly answers that need. Beyond theatre, this volume will be useful for other audition calls requiring a brief song. Each volume includes great songs from the 1950s to the 21st century. Each excerpt has been given a thoughtful and effective form.

Songlist: Hero, Without You, Home, No Matter What, I Need You, Solitaire, But It's Alright, Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now), Amanda, I'll Be There, Golden Slumbers, I'll Stand By You, Let Her Cry, This Ain't A Love Song, If, I Will Remember You, Don't Stop, All By Myself, All I Need, All My Loving, Best Of My Love, Everytime I Close My Eyes, Back To You, Lately, You'll Be In My Heart (Pop Version), Unchain My Heart, Somebody To Love, A Song For You, Kids Wanna Rock, Lady, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 3017b | Songbook | $22.95 | Voice and Piano


Neil Diamond : The Essential Neil Diamond : Solo : Songbook : 073999065015 : 0634054368 : 00306501

Neil Diamond : The Essential Neil Diamond

39 of Diamond's definitive hits, including: America - Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show - Cracklin' Rosie - Forever in Blue Jeans - Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon - He Ain't Heavy ... He's My Brother - Heartlight - Hello Again - I'm a Believer - Kentucky Woman - Love on the Rocks - Red, Red Wine - September Morn - Shilo - Solitary Man - Song Sung Blue - Sweet Caroline - You Don't Bring Me Flowers - and more.

Songlist: Hello Again, America, You Are The Best Part Of Me, Beautiful Noise, Brooklyn Roads, Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show, Captain Sunshine, Cherry, Cherry, Morningside, Love On The Rocks, Cracklin' Rosie, Crunchy Granola Suite, Desiree, Forever In Blue Jeans, Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, Headed For The Future, Heartlight, Holly Holy, I Am...I Said, I Got The Feelin' (Oh No, No), I'm A Believer, I've Been This Way Before, If You Know What I Mean, Kentucky Woman, Lady Magdelene, Play Me, Red, Red Wine, September Morn, Shilo, and more

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Neil Diamond | 40111b | Songbook | $29.95 ON SALE $19.95 | PVG


Various : Peace, War & Social Justice : Solo : Songbook : 073999252613 : 0634086626 : 00311161

Various : Peace, War & Social Justice

A collection of 31 war and peace songs, including: Buffalo Soldier - Give Peace a Chance - If I Had a Hammer - Imagine - Let It Be - London Calling - Revolution - Turn! Turn! Turn! - War - We Are the World - What a Wonderful World - What's Going On - and more.

Songlist: Freedom, Signs, Abraham, Martin And John, Share The Land, Buffalo Soldier, Joy To The World, War, Power To The People, We Shall Overcome, Revolution, Imagine, Black And White, Eve Of Destruction, London Calling, Give Peace A Chance, Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season), He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, The Universal Soldier, If I Had A Hammer (The Hammer Song), In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle), Let It Be, Let Me Be, One Tin Soldier, People Got To Be Free, San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair), We Are The World, What A Wonderful World, What The World Needs Now Is Love, What's Going On, Where Have All The Flowers Gone?, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 10249b | Songbook | $14.95 | PVG


Chicago Children's Choir : Songs of the Human Spirit : 1 CD : Josephine Lee / Judy Hanson

Chicago Children's Choir : Songs of the Human Spirit

Exuberant singing comes from the Chicago Children's Choir on songs of the human spirit. This live recording features Faure's Requiem and Bernstein's Chichester Psalms with piano accompaniment by Russell Stern. A cappella songs include a very spirited arrangement by Moses Hogan of The Battle of Jericho, Sizohamba, a South African Xhosa song and Svadba, a Bulgarian Wedding song featuring the treble voices. The tenors and basses are featured on the John Coates Jr. arrangement of He Ain't Heavy...He's My Brother. The program closes with Gods Love Nubia from the musical "Aida."

Songlist: Requiem, Op. 48:, - Introit and Kyrie, - Offertory, - Sanctus, - Pie Jesu, Agnus Dei, - Libera Me, - In Paradisum, Chichester Psalms: Psalm 108 vs. 2 & Psalm 100, entire, The Battle of Jericho, Sizohamba, Svadba, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, Gods Love Nubia (from the musical "Aida")

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6959c | 1 CD | $15.98 | Some a cappella


Vocal Majority : Bandstand : 1 CD : VM29000

Vocal Majority : Bandstand

First founded by 12 men in Dallas, TX in 1971, The Vocal Majority, after a disappointing 3rd place international finish in 1973 convinced member Jim Clancy to take the role of director (and arranger). Since then they have won 11 Gold Medals! There's a classic Wurlitzer jukebox on the cover of "VM Bandstand," and if you love the Doo-Wop and Pop tunes that used to cost a dime or quarter on such a machine, this collection is for you. Although we need to warn a cappella purists that some of these tunes are rock-band accompanied, there is great stuff here-"Bandstand Boogie," "Turn Around, Look at Me," "50s Medley" (with "Lollipop," "Rock Around the Clock," "Sh-Boom" and others), "Blue Moon," "Jersey Boys Medley" ( with "Let's Hang On," "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Walk Like a Man"), "All the Way," "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" and others. Powerful, butter-smooth harmonies, sweet leads, great arrangements and top-drawer songlist-what's not to like?

Songlist: At the Hop, Bandstand Boogie, Turn Around, Look at Me, 50's Medley, Pure Imagination, Blue Moon, Put Your Head on My Shoulder, Jersey Boys Medley, All the Way, Can't Take My Eyes Off of You, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, Bandstand Boogie (Reprise)

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9839c | 1 CD | $14.95 | A Cappella


Individual Folios

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He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother : SAB : Mac Huff : Bob Russell : The Hollies : 1 CD : 08202249 : 884088240042

Mac Huff : He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

This anthem of brotherhood, first released by the Hollies, topped the charts in 1969, becoming one of their biggest hits and one of the most defining and enduring tunes of the 1960s. This powerful choral setting makes a great feature for graduation and many other concert occasions. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:10.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composers: Bob Russell and Bobby Scott Performed By: The Hollies

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.15 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08202249 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SATB, SSA, SSA, SATB,


He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother : SATB : Jay Althouse : Hollies : Sheet Music : 00-11649 : 038081118925

Jay Althouse : He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

An exceptional song of brotherhood skillfully arranged by Jay Althouse. Opens with an optional alto solo and builds with strong choral writing, closing with a soft, final statement of the title. Use it as an inspirational piece the year 'round, including graduation. If you liked "Let There Be Peace On Earth," you'll love HE AIN'T HEAVY, HE IS MY BROTHER.

Arranger: Jay Althouse Performed By: Hollies

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-11649 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, TBB


He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother : 2-Part : Mark Hayes : Bobby Scott : Sheet Music : 35008971 : 747510185772

Mark Hayes : He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

Mark Hayes has created a new and wonderful arrangement of this '70s classic made famous by The Hollies. Mark's lush orchestration supports interesting and unusual musical features. A classic recorded by many artists over the years, most recently by Barry Manilow in 2007, this piece is a choral masterpiece as a pop selection and perfect for a piece promoting unity and brotherhood in your programming.

Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Bobby Scott

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Voicing: 2-Part | $2.50 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35008971
Other Voicings: SATB, SAB

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