The Hollies ~ Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress) 1972 Extended Meow Mix

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"Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)" gets 'em up every time. It was a huge hit back in early 1972 when it peaked at #2 for two weeks, kept out of the top spot by Gilbert O'Sullivan's poignant "Alone Again (Naturally)".

The Hollies got started with Allan Clarke and Graham Nash first meeting back in 1962, with Eric Haycock and Don Rathbone joining soon after. Tony Hicks became the fifth and final member when they were signed to EMI Records in the UK. During that time, they released classic Brit Pop like "Bus Stop", "Stop Stop Stop", "On A Carousel" and "Carrie Anne".

They shifted into the the 70's with Allan testifying to brotherhood of man with the anthemic heartfelt hit "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother". Soon, band members quit with Allan Clarke going solo in 1971. After the break up, one track from their final LP "Distant Light" was this rockin' dance tune that was a tribute to the sound of Creedence Clearwater Revival and did not do well in the UK, so they expected it to tank in the US too.

"Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)" did just the opposite, the song proved irresistible to the Americans, who took it to their heart and never forgot about it. Clarke delivers a Grammy-worth effort along with his bandmates that sounds worlds away from the inner tensions that had already broken up the band. The success of this one led Clarke to reconsider and rejoined the band in 1973, recording "The Air That I Breathe", a #6 ballad and another rock classic.

Clark flew the coop in 1974 again but returned to record "Russian Roulette" with the band in 1976 and then in 1983 Graham Nash reunited with them and they got a #29 hit with their cover of 60's chestnut "Stop! In The Name Of Love". I always think of Cher when I hear this one...cos she was the long cool woman when she wore a black dress.

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Neighbors called the cops on me for playing this too loud. They got arrested...

nuttybangerz
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My mom was a long cool woman in a black dress (back then) and this was 1 of her favorite songs. Love ur parents (don't try 2 understand them) before they are gone.

tfi
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Life is beautiful. Love is a given gift, use it to spread the word

katherinetrent
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All these songs when we where young, that's what's we keeps us together, what is the world with out it?

lindahubsch
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I married a long cool woman in a black dress. She was gorgeous. We had the best marriage. She passed away 5 years ago. Whenever I listen to this song I can't help but smile when I think about the night we first went out.

dionhughes
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Immer noch top, wer kommt da heute noch ran.
Coole sexy Musik❤️

hounddog
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All decades have been great, but the 60s and 70s have a special touch of magic that I've never seen again.

benlange
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Please bring this type of music back in 2021. We have lost our legends, but most of all we lost talent!!

DrakeAlan
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I love this song . When my neighbors are doing yard work, I crank it up and watch the old people start dancing around like they were in 1972 !!

tonyhurd
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I was in hospital managment and some guy in maintenance walked by and looked at my dress suit, he said long cool woman in a black dress. 11 months later, we married and lived happy for 34 years. This song brings him back.

janekohler
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I'm 90 and love this now in 2020 as much as in 1972.

edmahoney
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Once I was a long, cool woman in a black dress, but at eighty, I am no long, and not cool, but still rocking.

rosaliemckenzie
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There's nothing like this kind of music 🎶back in the days I'm 65 years old and still jamming to this music 🎶this is what you call music 🎶

gloriasuarez
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I was presenting this track to my old Mother 78 of ages and a very bad Elvis fan. She said damn send this track to me the singer is fantastic.

tarragonlovran
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When I was 43 years old, I was out dancing with the girls. I happened to wear a little black dress that night. To my surprise, the band dedicated this song to me. I am now 70 remembering those days. Great Hollies Rock Big Time!

happyme
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listen up kiddies, this is what music is supposed to sound like

checkinout
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Still playing the oldies at 70 and toking up, peace.

TheRBW
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Some songs were created to be played loud...this is one of them.

woytinek
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Hello boomers and Gen x folks... it's me a 19 year old guy listening to this awesome music. You guys had the best music ! Period!

sithlord
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I was 12 years old when I first heard this. I am 61 now and still love it. Good music doesn't get old it just gets better...

johnnyholland