He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" is a 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 recorded by many artists in subsequent years. The Hollies' and Rufus Wainwright's versions of the song were featured in the film "Zoolander". Scott and Russell had been introduced to each other by Johnny Mercer, at a California nightclub. Although Russell was dying of lymphoma and the pair met in
He Is Your Brother Zealand is FAY 1054 on the Family label, the previous issue on this label being "People Need Love". The catalogue number in the United States is P 50037 on Playboy Records label. A. "He Is Your Brother" B. "Santa Rosa" A. "He Is Your Brother" B. "I Saw It In The Mirror" USA (Mono / Stereo) A. "He Is Your Brother" B. "He Is Your Brother" The song was written and composed by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus. All four ABBA members share lead-vocals on this recording. The song was one of the early favourites among the group's members, and