My goodness 51 years ago in 1972 I was an 18-year-old teen rocking and rolling and dancing to this song at my high school senior prom. Now I am a 70-year-old man and senior citizen watching others enjoy the music of my youth. Awesome stuff ladies. Allways liked your choice of songs and the reactions to them. Note: After 51 years I never realized that the undercover agent who's working for the FBI was Shot. That is why the DA man and the "The Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" was holding him up by the hands and arms. Telling her she will be spared. WoW!
I was at their first live gig in 1962, it was at the Oasis club, Manchester, and I was young 18 year old, never thought I would be listening to them 60 years later. Thanks for the memory.
"Bus Stop" was written by the legendary Graham Gouldman about his own experience riding the bus to and from his dad's shop where he worked. He also wrote the huge hits "For Your Love", "Heart Full Of Soul", and "Evil Hearted You", for the Yardbirds. Another Hollies hit he wrote was "Look Through Any Window". He went on to form the group 10CC and penned many of their hits including "I'm Not In Love", and "The Things We Do For Love".
Fun Fact: One of the main original members from the early 1960s: Graham Nash left the Group to be part of a "Super All Star" Californian/Canadian Group called Crosby,Stills, Nash and Young".:)
guy in song is an undercover FBI informant during prohibition. He is busting a speak easy by calling the district attorney - he saves the woman from getting arrested
I saw the Hollies here in Essex a couple of years back, they still have two of the original members who are knocking on a bit however but as they say 'once you've got it you never lose it', they were absolutely fantastic. Again keep up the good work ladies x
Allan Clarke was a superb lead singer; underrated imho in the main because of the time. There were so many great singers popping up - almost weekly. Tony Hicks a great lead guitar who told Allan; if he liked performing the riff so much why don't you play it?. The rest as they say is history...
The Hollies had more hits in the UK than the Beatles, and very successful in the 60’s and early 70’s. Also Graham Nash from Crosby, Stills and Nash (also Young), was a founder member and left in 1968/69 I believe.
A lot of people thought this Song was done by the Group CCR. Both of the two lead singers sound very similar. It'd be Interesting to see your reaction a group called The Guess Who, which is a Canadian band, from the late 60's into the early 70's. Their biggest Song is American Woman. Ths.
The story of the lyrics comes from Scotland back in the 1800's. A young girl was carrying a baby boy, almost as large as she was. Someone saw her struggling and commented she must be tired carrying so large a load. She replied, "He's na heavy. He's mi brither".
Back in the day the hollies made an LP of just Dylans Songs that tthey adapted to their style & production, If you can find it give it a listen It's Awesome?? Hollies sing Dylan was theTitle !! They were brilliant live !!
Great reaction; As usual, this is not my favourite song on the album. I had this album and it is well worth getting as it is full of good ones. The other hit from the album, Long Dark Road is the one I would pick over Long Cool Woman. Cable Car, A Little Thing Like Love, To Do With Love are all super songs.
Ah yes. This was our partying song, when I was in High School except... we had no idea what the Lyrics were, or we would not have liked it. I mean the guy's singing about working for the FBI, busting people, but sparing her, (the long cool woman in a black dress). The Lyrics make this song into the antithesis of what we stood for. Pigs... (lol).
If you have seen other hollies songs you would hear harmonies…..the very thing this one does not have, that iconic guitar riff was something else tho, i love story songs, my favourite is Bus Stop
Patreon is not active in my country, so I won't be able to join... ---- Bobby Elliott was voted no. 1 rock drummer by the British press - back in 1966 ))
also john fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival sued them because he said it was too near the classic sound of Creedence Clearwater Revival they settled out of court..
@@kennethstreet5734 I haven't forgiven The Creedence for the price of watching them at THe World Famous:Royal Albert Hall in West London around 1974, with 5,000 others. It was 25..................pence OR 34 cents:)
I haven't forgiven The Creedence for the price of watching them at THe World Famous:Royal Albert Hall in West London around 1974, with 5,000 others. It was 25..................pence OR 34 cents:)
To Tera my dog, an agent can go undercover. An informant is not an agent tt goes undercover, s/he is just an informant, aka a C/I, confidential informant.
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This has got one of the coolest vibes of any song I know.
Exactly. The vibe
My goodness 51 years ago in 1972 I was an 18-year-old teen rocking and rolling and dancing to this song at my high school senior prom. Now I am a 70-year-old man and senior citizen watching others enjoy the music of my youth. Awesome stuff ladies. Allways liked your choice of songs and the reactions to them.
Note: After 51 years I never realized that the undercover agent who's working for the FBI was Shot. That is why the DA man and the "The Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" was holding him up by the hands and arms. Telling her she will be spared. WoW!
I remember this song 5rd grade jamming on my guitar broom 🧹 jumping around 👍😎🤘
I was at their first live gig in 1962, it was at the Oasis club, Manchester, and I was young 18 year old, never thought I would be listening to them 60 years later. Thanks for the memory.
Wonderful memory Mike!
The hollies from Manchester, England, the Beatles from Liverpool , England around the same time, gasoline alley another great song..
Very impressive but why the "49" in your name,my friend? :)
@@Isleofskyejust watched the reaction again and saw your comment, 49 is my house number.
@@mikeede49 Thanks,Mike ..
The Hollies had many many hits. The song 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' will pull at your heart.
Probably my favourite... What a song!
The Beatles have more hits
It's THE rock and roll
song that every garage band knows.
That simple guitar riff with that insane bass... Perfec'! I'd expect that bass player to be chained down for others' safety.
Boy does this take me back! What a great song...
Love them singing Air that I breathe
Clarke is not usually mentioned in a list of great vocalists ... but he was.
I could not agree with you more! 😀
Their song Bus Stop is one of the best examples for songwriters on how to tell a story with simple, succinct lyrics. Amazing stuff.
"Bus Stop" was written by the legendary Graham Gouldman about his own experience riding the bus to and from his dad's shop where he worked. He also wrote the huge hits "For Your Love", "Heart Full Of Soul", and "Evil Hearted You", for the Yardbirds. Another Hollies hit he wrote was "Look Through Any Window".
He went on to form the group 10CC and penned many of their hits including "I'm Not In Love", and "The Things We Do For Love".
Hi gals, one of the first song we learnt at school for our schoolband luv it still 😎
A monster hit in 72!
Fun Fact: One of the main original members from the early 1960s: Graham Nash left the Group to be part of a "Super All Star" Californian/Canadian Group called Crosby,Stills, Nash and Young".:)
Mom gets it 🙂
woooo!
guy in song is an undercover FBI informant during prohibition. He is busting a speak easy by calling the district attorney - he saves the woman from getting arrested
Alan Clarke was amazing and another Hollies song you might like is called "Bus Stop"!!
The Slow but pointed build-up & crescendo is so groovy, not to mention the 'man of mystery' perspective😆🥇‼️ -Let's Dance‼️‼️‼️
Hi ladies, Great reaction to a super song
hes my brother my brother was in viet nam played it every night !
I saw the Hollies here in Essex a couple of years back, they still have two of the original members who are knocking on a bit however but as they say 'once you've got it you never lose it', they were absolutely fantastic. Again keep up the good work ladies x
Truly fab song
Humble Pie-30 days in the hole and black coffee
Bus Stop is one of the brightest songs you'll hear. Falling in love on a bus stop bench, while the rest of the world goes by.
Hello..from Texas. Love the Hollies.Mom..ur looking Beautiful as ever..& daughter..UR OUR LONG COOL WOMAN..IN A BLACK DRESS.🇨🇱🎼
Hi Ruben! Thank you for the compliments! ☺️
Your the first person on revews of this song to mention the story of this song fantastic
Love your channel
Allan Clarke was a superb lead singer; underrated imho in the main because of the time. There were so many great singers popping up - almost weekly. Tony Hicks a great lead guitar who told Allan; if he liked performing the riff so much why don't you play it?. The rest as they say is history...
You know I've listen to this song for all of my life, and I never actually realized that he was shot in the end.
🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👌🙌 saludos de cdmx...👍
The Hollies had more hits in the UK than the Beatles, and very successful in the 60’s and early 70’s.
Also Graham Nash from Crosby, Stills and Nash (also Young), was a founder member and left in 1968/69 I believe.
I like the Beatles
"May, I have this Dance "(Class of 71)
A lot of people thought this Song was done by the Group CCR. Both of the two lead singers sound very similar. It'd be Interesting to see your reaction a group called The Guess Who, which is a Canadian band, from the late 60's into the early 70's. Their biggest Song is American Woman. Ths.
The story of the lyrics comes from Scotland back in the 1800's. A young girl was carrying a baby boy, almost as large as she was. Someone saw her struggling and commented she must be tired carrying so large a load. She replied, "He's na heavy. He's mi brither".
I've not heard that before, I always understood it was copied from Father Flanagan's boys school Nebraska who used it as their slogan.
I'm a Hollies fan but liked their earlier music best. Look through any window is my favourite.
LIKE THIS SONG
I vote this the hit with the most echo on the vocal
First time viewer to your channel. Great video/song. New subscriber here.
I"m the Long Cool Woman in a black dress because I contain all the love and beauty of the multiverse... as do you. xo
Judging from your picture, you are the Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress!!! Just beautiful!🌹👍✌️
'Remember the Titans' Movie Sound-Track Song; I believe it was released in early 1971✔️
Back in the day the hollies made an LP of just Dylans Songs that tthey adapted to their style & production, If you can find it give it a listen It's Awesome?? Hollies sing Dylan was theTitle !! They were brilliant live !!
mommy heard this when she was 2
Tin Soldier by Small Faces is where this song takes me. An awesome track.
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Eric Burdon/When I was Young
You should react to He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother.
Great reaction; As usual, this is not my favourite song on the album. I had this album and it is well worth getting as it is full of good ones. The other hit from the album, Long Dark Road is the one I would pick over Long Cool Woman. Cable Car, A Little Thing Like Love, To Do With Love are all super songs.
The best CCR song that CCR didn't do.
Is the song talking about the daughter if she could sing?
Looks like dad singing with his sons in the band. My understanding is the age difference is why they didn’t stay together longer.
Ah yes. This was our partying song, when I was in High School except... we had no idea what the Lyrics were, or we would not have liked it. I mean the guy's singing about working for the FBI, busting people, but sparing her, (the long cool woman in a black dress). The Lyrics make this song into the antithesis of what we stood for. Pigs... (lol).
Next by The Hollies try........ " The Air That I Breathe "
FOR MANY YEARS i thought it was CCR LOL
Same
they have way to many good songs to pick from
Keeps 'em from listening to the basura being foisted on to the public today.
The holies we're from Manchester
Not Manchester.Burnley,Nelson,Blackpool/Salford,and Alan Clarke,Salford.
If you have seen other hollies songs you would hear harmonies…..the very thing this one does not have, that iconic guitar riff was something else tho, i love story songs, my favourite is Bus Stop
Patreon is not active in my country, so I won't be able to join...
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Bobby Elliott was voted no. 1 rock drummer by the British press - back in 1966 ))
also john fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival sued them because he said it was too near the classic sound of Creedence Clearwater Revival they settled out of court..
I never realised how close it is to Creedence, I guess when you like the music from both CCR & The Hollies we are spoilt.
@@kennethstreet5734 I haven't forgiven The Creedence for the price of watching them at THe World Famous:Royal Albert Hall in West London around 1974, with 5,000 others. It was 25..................pence OR 34 cents:)
I haven't forgiven The Creedence for the price of watching them at THe World Famous:Royal Albert Hall in West London around 1974, with 5,000 others. It was 25..................pence OR 34 cents:)
It wasn't settled out of court....it was thrown out of court
To Tera my dog, an agent can go undercover. An informant is not an agent tt goes undercover, s/he is just an informant, aka a C/I, confidential informant.
React to some old Van Halen! !!! 👍🏼👏🏼
Always thought this sounds more like Creedence than the Hollies.....
I hate to tell you but he says it in the song he's working for the FBI.
It was very hard for me to understand the words. And even after reading them,
I don't understand the story. But the music is great.
Please react to Joe Nicholls Brokenheartsville.
PLEASE REACTO TO ALAN JACKSON- "BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN SONG"
IT'S A SAD LOVE SONG. BE THE FIRST TO DO THIS ONE!
OR shy in a bar
working for the FBI = female body inspector
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