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
S. M. Diaz S. M. Diaz S. M. Diaz (born 1919; died 2000) was former Inspector-General of Police of Tamil Nadu. Formerly, he was a professor of economics. He was the first Director of the Sardar Vallabhai Patel National Police Academy that trains officers who are inducted into the Indian Police Service. He is known for translating the Tirukkural into English. S. M. Diaz was born in Manapad, Tamil Nadu in 1919. He graduated in mathematics from St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli, obtaining an M.A. He began his career as a professor of mathematics at the same college. In 1949, Diaz topped the first