Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress - The Hollies | The Midnight Special

The Hollies performed May 11, 1973

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[dmoriarty]

Terry Sylvester is on the mic here instead of Allan Clarke who did the original singing on the studio version. Clarke left the group in '72 to try solo like Graham Nash did some time before. The Swede Mikael Rickfors replaced him and in my opinion the Hollies made their most mature and qualitative music in this period (check out their albums 'Romany' and 'Out on the road'), but without big commercial success. When Clarke also failed to make it solo the two parties were quick to reunite and continued to perform the unexpected mega succes which was ... Long cool woman in a black dress!

[KittyGrizGriz]

Yeah, I’m old. Had this .45 record, love the Hollies! ❤

[kongshow]

Terry Sylvester on vocal...Rare and welcome

[yuvgotubekidding]

This song sounded so cool on an A M car radio.

[antondial]

This was great. Terry Sylvester on lead vocal there. He was a member of the group when they recorded the album with, "Long, Cool Woman", which was, "Distant Light". Terry contributed vocals and guitar, and his photographs appear on the album's inner jacket. I think that at the time the Midnight Special performance was done, Allan Clark had left the band (to rejoin in a short time thereafter), to try a solo career. Therefore, it was either the group stop performing or move ahead, and at this point, The Hollies had decided to move ahead, and Terry was just doing his part to help in the process. So while some people are quick to compare Terry to Allan, the whole thing has to be seen in proper perspective. In fact, it was a good thing that the rest of The Hollies kept on playing after Allan left, because the band was still a going concern when Allan Clark decided to rejoin. Perspective.

[marcgatto]

There's no need to remaster this original performance. It's awesome just the way it is!

[stavmgoo]

Long hair always gets in your mouth singing, moving and playing an instrument. Thanks Bert for preserving real music, no overdubs, no vocal correction, just pure talent

[ScottDaddyMac]

This song, Green River and All Right Now were songs the grabbed my very young ear, (around 7 or 8 years old), and got me interested in the guitar. Ah, what a great time to be a kid!

[rebeccawagner]

A timeless classic on the Midnight Special. I love seeing my favorite groups. This was the best time to hear your favorite songs and your favorite bands. Music was everything then. And it still should be today.

[Merylstreep]

As a 70s kid, this was my introduction to real music ❤still love it all these years later

[rogertemple]

I just turned 60 last month and I've been binge watching and listening to classic rock and roll
from the 60's 70's and 80's. Thanks for the classic rock music memories Thank You.
🎶🎤🎸🎸🎹🥁🎶

[rocknjbindad]

That is a groovy rocking rhythm section right there. FN

[henryhoward]

Terry Sylvester does a surprisingly good job covering Allan Clarke's vocal.

[brbadge]

"Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" Fixed it for you.

[AloisioDutra]

My god, a cowbell would be perfect...🤩

[jamesbarrick]

Thank you for posting genuine live performance and not lip sincing bs. We want to hear the artists on stage.

[cerrem]

Graham Nash was replaced in January 1969 by Terry Sylvester, formerly of the Terry would remain till 1981... Clarke left the group in 1971 and rejoined in July 1973. This performance was in May 1973...

[rockerman]

Great song but it's not nearly as good without Allan Clarke's vocals.

[RodeWerk-Rw]

An incredible performance and song. I loved this song from the moment I first heard it. Platform heals were en-vogue throughout the 70's and I might have been guilty of owning a pair or two. Thanks a lot for the video.

[alanclarke]

I remember this from the AM radio days! 😎