The Hollies - Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) (Official Audio)

You're listening to the official audio for The Hollies - "Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress)" from the album 'Distant Light'.

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Lyrics:
Saturday night I was downtown
Working for the FBI
Sittin' in a nest of bad men
Whiskey bottles piling high

Bootlegging boozer on the west side
Full of people who are doing wrong
Just about to call up the DA man
When I heard this woman sing a song

A pair of 45's made me open my eyes
My temperature started to rise
She was a long cool woman in a black dress
Just a 5'9 beautiful tall
With just one look I was a bad mess
'Cause that long cool woman had it all

I saw her heading to the table
Like a tall walking big black cat
When Charlie said I hope that you're able, boy
Cause I'm telling you she knows where it's at
Then suddenly we heard the sirens
And everybody started to run
A-jumping out of doors and tables
When I heard somebody shootin' a gun

Well the DA was pumping my left hand
And a-she was a-holding my right
Well I told her don't get scared
'Cause you're gonna be spared
I've gotta be forgiven if I wanna spend my living

With a long cool woman in a black dress
Just a 5'9 beautiful tall
Yeah, with just one look I was a bad mess
Cause that long cool woman had it all

Had it all
Had it all

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[WhatIsTheDill]

I played this song for a few friends. None of them liked it. Clearly I need new friends.

[Deeharris]

This song will never get old too me.
Who's with me on that..
✌️😎

[CKeatley]

That opening riff is still one of the best sounding of all time

[jingalls]

Only 32 but man you just dont hear songs like this anymore. Dads always had good taste in music.

[muffassa]

I have always loved this song, when I was 18yrs old my boyfriend soon to be husband bought me my first black dress and high heels. I felt so happy with the memory of that wonderful experience. We've been married for over 50yrs years now and my dear husband is fighting Cancer now for the 3rd time please put him in your prayers 🙏❤.

[mxcannondale]

My dad just passed away last month, the day after his 75th birthday due to cancer. He loved this song. Heard it many times as a kid riding around in his truck. Hearing it here again just brought me to tears because of him. What a rocking song, it’s not even from my era but it’s great.

[lisacurbello]

I'm 53 years old. My earliest memories was my parents cranking this up in the car. No seatbelts. My little brother and I would be going crazy dancing in the back seat. Bouncing everywhere. LOL! I still bounce crazy when I hear this song. Good times!!!!

[ZACH__]

I just turned 31. I’ve been listening to rock and roll since a little kid. With everything I know, I can say this is one of the best of all time.

[dakotasalcido]

Who else is suck in a loop of the classics and doesn't ever wanna leave.

[canterburytail]

That opening riff is one of the best in classic rock. Inspired many to pick up a guitar.

[jenellefudge]

2024 If you're still listening to this classic you're a legend

[terrasiho]

God this was real music, if you kids of today are listening. Those were such amazing times you kids just can't imagine.

[williamwerner]

I'm 28. I'm greatful that my dad turned me on to good rock n roll. Classic rock will forever be timeless ✌️

[mel_va_]

The music, the lyrics, that voice, everything about this song is so perfect

[shirleynitka]

my granddaughter will be 16 next week. She asked for all of my old albums!! She said, current music stinks. I had the good stuff. Yep she's right!

[XxredfredxX]

I’m only 30 I grew up in the 90’s and I thank god everyday for this clasic rock music idk where we would be without the classics, there’s just no more soul in music now days, this is a masterpiece

[TheBob]

50 years later, this song still rocks.
A classic.

[maryshumate]

Intro was amazing - still is! This song just never gets old.

[skintslots]

Ridiculous that this song only reached 32 in the UK charts but hit Number 2 in the USA. The guitar riffs alone are pure gold.

[duncanidaho]

American National living in Guatemala.
Proud, loud, simple, and undefeatable.
To my people... I shall always love you and miss you.