The Hollies - Bus Stop (1966)

 By 1966, the Hollies were hitting their stride. They were coming into their own in terms of sound, as well as hits. Additionally, they were writing more of their own songs. They didn't shake off covers right away, but that's not a terrible thing, since they sound as good as always. The big hits on this lp are the titular "Bus Stop", as well as "Look Through Any Window". Also here is a cover of "If I Needed Someone", originally done by The Beatles, who cristicized The Hollies version as sounding like it was recorded by "souless session men". Whatever, it sounds good.

There's only elevin tracks here, including "After The Fox", which was recorded for and featured in the film of the same name starring Peter Sellers. The song is okay enough, but, it also features Peter Sellers singing in response to The Hollies: "Who is the fox?" "I am the fox" etc. The whole thing is kind of silly, but the harmonies are impeccable.

The album art is just the US cover for the album of the same name.

Side One

1. Don't Run and Hide
2. A Taste of Honey
3. Running Through The Night
4. I Can't Get Nowhere With You
5. Look Through Any Window 
6. After The Fox (Feat. Peter Sellers)
   

Side Two

1. If I Needed Someone
2. I've Got A Way Of My Own
3. Little Bitty Pretty One
4. She Gives Me Everything
5. Bus Stop