He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother Town children's home by founder Father Edward Flanagan. The Hollies' recording, which featured Elton John on piano, was released in the UK on 1 September 1969 and on 1 December 1969 in the US. It reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 7 in the US. The song, paired with rarity "Carrie", was re-released in late 1988 in the UK following its use in a television advertisement for Miller Lite beer. It reached the No. 1 spot in the UK chart for two weeks in September 1988. Neil Diamond's version of the song, recorded for his "Tap Root Manuscript"
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle" is an episode of the BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". It was the fifth episode of series 7, and was first broadcast on 27 January 1991. The title of the episode is derived from the song "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother". In the episode, Uncle Albert comes home claiming to have been mugged and, thinking he's become a burden, decides to leave Nelson Mandela House. There is an over-60s night happening at the "Nag's Head", and Albert wants to dance with Marlene's mother, Dora Lane. Meanwhile,