He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother Dave McCabe, Paul Heaton, Hollie Cook, Jon McClure, John Power, Gerry Marsden, and two original members of The Hollies, Bobby Elliott and Tony Hicks. Another version by an unknown vocalist was used in the early 1990s by the New Zealand Police in a televised public service announcement. 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
80's remix homage to Madonna, Vanessa Williams, and Whitney Houston while sounding like an aerobic song. SpinOrBinMusic deemed Tronicbox's work as "strangely amazing", while "E! News" deemed them masterpieces. "Like Totally 80s" took his work less seriously, describing it as funny and hilarious, while recommending it as the "perfect prank" for kids who were oversinging the 21st century songs. "Digital Spy" said Tronicbox reworked the songs into "gloriously retro anthems". MensXP described Jerry Galeries' reworking of Linkin Park's Numb has having a "peppy...retro-disco-vibe" that would have topped the 80's charts. Thump called "Closer" as more than a gimmick, and instead something "strange