The Hollies - very popular in late 60's into the 70's. Must listen and enjoy: Bus Stop, He ain't Heavy, The air that I breathe. Great vocals and instrumentals.
Great description of his voice at the end and also love that you noticed how solid the combination of bass guitar and drums and guitar is, it's just so damn fun. I love his voice and his delivery on this, and he's so playful at the end with what he does.
Love this song! So rock n roll! Contrast this with one of their early hits "Bus Stop"! Also He Ain't Heavy (He's My Brother). Great band that evolved with the times!
Oh my goodness, I can't wait for this. One of my favorite songs forever. The Hollies are a great band, although not much else they did sounds exactly like this, in fact I think it's hilarious that even back in the day, people often got confused and assumed that this was Creedence Clearwater Revival from the sound of it, but nope, it's The Hollies. I love everything about it as a musician on every level, and it's really a funny and clever song. When that bass guitar kicks in, wow, it's off to the races. This song is so fun to dance to. It was on the radio all the time and it got played a lot at parties and whatnot.
Maddy, this is truly one of my favorite songs by the Hollies but my all time favorite Song of theirs is often overlooked by reactors it is called “Bus stop” and it makes me wish for a simpler time.
When I was a teenager in the 70s I installed four big Kenwood speakers and a couple of tweeters in my car. My friends piled in and we headed down the road. I put this song on loud. When it finished, they all yelled "Play it Again!" Great memory.
I actually remember when this came out. Yup I'm that old but I don't care look at all the great music I got to listen to when it came out for the first time.❤
Good morning, Maddy! They must have been psychic.You truly are cool and wearing black, but I'm not sure about long. You're definitely awesome, Happy Monday, and thank you so much for the honor of carrying one of your wrenches. I will serve diligently and fairly! ✌️☮️👊🤙🤟❤️
The thing about this riff... I used to try and play it by ear, and it never sounded right. It sounds like such a simple blues riff, which it is, but I could just never make it sound right. But the key is in this video. There are 3 guitarists, and one bass player. Each of the 3 guitarists are playing the same riff, but on different octaves and each playing a little differently, but they make it sound like it's one guitar. Totally genius. Great reaction.
I love being Maddy's friend ❤ FYI the band took it's name because the members were all big fans of Buddy Holly ("The Hollies".... But because of the chosen spelling, many people think the band's name has something to do with Christmas greenery)
If you listen to Bus Stop, The Air That I Breathe, and this song, they sound like three great songs from three great bands, but it's all the same band, The Hollies! I see that somebody mentioned He Ain't Heavy, but I didn't know that was The Hollies. That's a great song, too.
I always liked this song. I never really thought about the lyrics but thanks to the comments below I now know what it' about. I was surprised at the multiple comments saying it sounded or reminded them of CCR. I don't hear it, but more than one person said it so there has to be something to it. Maybe it's because I always knew it was not CCR that I didn't hear any similarities. I bet next time I listen I will hear CCR.
The Hollies were part of the British Invasion, Their first hit was Bus Stop in 1965 . I always ❤ this song , even i was young then i loved that Bass guitar. 😎
Saturday night I was downtown Working for the FBI Sitting 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 D.A. man When I heard this woman singing a song A pair of forty fives 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 'n' tall Just one look I was a bad mess 'Cause that long cool woman had it all I saw her heading to the table Well, a tall walking big black cat Charlie said, I hope that you're able, boy 'Cause I'm telling you she knows where it's at Well, suddenly we hear the sirens And everybody started to run Jumping under doors and tables Well, I heard somebody shooting a gun Well, the D.A. was pumping my left hand She was 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 'n' tall Well with just one look I was a bad mess 'Cause that long cool woman had it all Had it all, had it all, had it all Had it all, had it all, had it all (she had it all)
Thanks for posting the lyrics. It was so hard for me to understand it when this first came out that I actually got the words and sang along with the song until I had it. Strange story but good song. "Jumping under doors ... " "I gotta be forgiven if I wanna spend my living ..." Pretty sure he would be in trouble for being there and not calling it in ? After the raid, why was she holding his hand ? Was he going to tell the cops to give her a pass ? Is she selling it and Charlie is her pimp ?
@@scottwontorski1274 I started requesting @March, you can see the requests? Only one per month but…can’t let yall have all the fun My brother was Michael ✌🏼😉🇵🇱🫵🏼
Graham William Nash OBE (born 2 February 1942) is an English-American[1] musician, singer and songwriter. He is known for his light tenor voice and for his contributions as a member of the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash.
I would suggest listening to it again but, follow along with the lyrics. It’s a great song but, his lyrics can be hard to make out at times. You’ll get a whole new appreciation for the song when you know all of the lyrics.
Hey, Maddy. He was working an undercover sting for the FBI when a LONG COOL WOMAN in a BLACK DRESS got caught up in the events that went sideways. He was distracted by her beauty and wanted to survive so he could be with her. She was 5'9", beautiful and tall, like you. Are you sure you didn't know the song was about you? Cheeky girl. BUS STOP, THE AIR THAT I BREATHE, and HE AIN'T HEAVY (HE'S MY BROTHER) are waiting from the Hollies. Unless you want something romantic by Neil Diamond. The song is one of my favorites, THE LAST PICASSO. This a little known gem in the Neil Diamond catalog. But it's your channel. Keep going and enjoy the music.
I’d like to hear your take on one of Joplin’s sadly neglected sleepers from that era: “Farewell Song” on the album “Live at Winterland ‘68” by Big Brother and the Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin. - -
Graham Nash, finally left the Hollies, he fell in love with Joni Mitchell, who was on tour. He left the Band and followed her to California, where they finally got togeather. His Song " Our House" says it all! Beautiful Song, however word of warning. Used to Sing it to my first Wife, Guitar and all! Didn't work, she ran off with a work colleague. Guess the House wasn't good enough! Maybe she was allergic to Cats, or just Me.
@@LoveOldMusic808 , not disputing that. Obviously Nash had a great voice and became a superstar in CSN. Just clarifying the lead on this one since his post only discussed Nash as if implying Nash was the lead here. The reactor is unfamiliar with the Hollies so I don’t want her to be confused in case she reads this thread.
He was so smitten with this 5'9" tall woman that he spared her when the police raided the prohibition era booze joint. He basically broke the law just to be with her.
Note:John Fogerty of the band Creedence Clearwater Revival tried to sue the British band the Hollies for their 1972 song "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" because he thought it infringed on their trademark sound used in the CCR song "Green River". Please do Green River next by CCR
The pair of 45.s just might be guns or her breast size, she was at a party where guys were gambling and getting drunk and the G man means FBI was there undercover but when the sirens announced the police were coming, they started running out the door and he grabbed the Long cool women to escape the FEDS! One of my favorites of all time!
In case y’all haven’t figured it out yet this song was about Maddy. I mean come on “a long cool woman in a black dress “? Its literally about a cop working a case, then he runs into you
If there's another hit song that requires first time reactors to see the lyrics more than this one, I'd be very surprised. 99.9% impossible to follow the story just by listening. Polar opposite of 'Bus Stop', in that regard.
Hi Maddy. I'm new to your site and am enjoying the experience. I'm not really sure how to make a request for you to review a certain site, but I'll give it my best shot. There's a metal singer named Dan Vasc who does a totally moving rendition of Amazing Grace. The site is entitled "Metal Singer sings Amazing Grace". The buildup within the song is tantalizing.
When I first heard this, I thought it was CCR, who I was a big fan of. Allen Clarke imitated John Fogerty's vocal style. It was similar to the Creedence song "Green River". Unlike typical Moody Blues, it sounds like they copied CCR's sound. Still a great song.
This song tells a story about prohibition, and all the bad people surrounding it, in 1930s America. It's about the FBI raiding and this woman singing at the bar. The narrator in the song doesn't want her to get in trouble, so he saves her.
seems like the narrator is a snitch and was about to call the DA, when he spies the singer and she shows up at his table just when the FBI raid the place and so he protects her by saying 'she's with me'
The Hollies - very popular in late 60's into the 70's. Must listen and enjoy: Bus Stop, He ain't Heavy, The air that I breathe. Great vocals and instrumentals.
One of many instantly recognizable opening riffs in rock.
Great description of his voice at the end and also love that you noticed how solid the combination of bass guitar and drums and guitar is, it's just so damn fun. I love his voice and his delivery on this, and he's so playful at the end with what he does.
Classic Rock at its finest!! Next up by the Hollies - The Air That I Breathe
Or “He Ain’t Heavy”
Good song
Great song 💯💯💯💯
Yes, that one is my favorite from The Hollies!
Never liked either
Yes, you have to read the lyrics through to understand the tune. It's definitely a complete story with a cool twist.
Love this song! So rock n roll! Contrast this with one of their early hits "Bus Stop"! Also He Ain't Heavy (He's My Brother). Great band that evolved with the times!
The Hollies great sound with a couple of iconic songs 👍✌️💜
Maddy,this one's for u. You are definitely a long cool woman in a black dress,or shirt😁❤️😁 I'm just glad ur wearing black.how lucky
Maddy is BAE !!!!!!!!
Oh my goodness, I can't wait for this. One of my favorite songs forever. The Hollies are a great band, although not much else they did sounds exactly like this, in fact I think it's hilarious that even back in the day, people often got confused and assumed that this was Creedence Clearwater Revival from the sound of it, but nope, it's The Hollies.
I love everything about it as a musician on every level, and it's really a funny and clever song. When that bass guitar kicks in, wow, it's off to the races. This song is so fun to dance to. It was on the radio all the time and it got played a lot at parties and whatnot.
The most American-sounding British rock song ever recorded. So much rockabilly!👍
Maddy, this is truly one of my favorite songs by the Hollies but my all time favorite
Song of theirs is often overlooked by reactors it is called “Bus stop” and it makes me wish for a simpler time.
The sound of that Rickenbacker bass, perfect
Very simple run but makes the song, Rick player for 30 years. :)
"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" is another great Hollies tune with a message we could all use today.
I hope you give it a listen at some point.
When I was a teenager in the 70s I installed four big Kenwood speakers and a couple of tweeters in my car. My friends piled in and we headed down the road. I put this song on loud. When it finished, they all yelled "Play it Again!" Great memory.
Kenwoods & Pioneers had the best back then, put many sets in many cars
I could listen to this a thousand times and never get tired of it 🤘🎸
I actually remember when this came out. Yup I'm that old but I don't care look at all the great music I got to listen to when it came out for the first time.❤
all time classic rocker! such a fun song! dbl ♥
I highly highly recommend the Hollies, THE AIR THAT I BREATHE and HE AIN'T HEAVY, HE'S MY BROTHER Maddy.
Hey mad Maddy, how appropriate is this song. Your the longest, coolest woman in a black dress I've ever seen!!!
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Love this guys! Thanks for sharing this one, Maddy!
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One of the best guitar intros ever!
Yesss
This one still sounds fresh on the radio 📻 ! Very catchy. Get It On 🔊
Good morning, Maddy! They must have been psychic.You truly are cool and wearing black, but I'm not sure about long. You're definitely awesome, Happy Monday, and thank you so much for the honor of carrying one of your wrenches. I will serve diligently and fairly! ✌️☮️👊🤙🤟❤️
Another great song... you are so close to that 80k shirt party Maddy... let's go people
Great song to dance too those days!
Great reaction, Maddy! You'll have to heck out some of their earlier music - Bus Stop, Carrie-Ann, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" and others.
Nothing like watching a reaction to "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress" from a long cool woman in a black top! ;)
YEP!
The thing about this riff... I used to try and play it by ear, and it never sounded right. It sounds like such a simple blues riff, which it is, but I could just never make it sound right. But the key is in this video. There are 3 guitarists, and one bass player. Each of the 3 guitarists are playing the same riff, but on different octaves and each playing a little differently, but they make it sound like it's one guitar. Totally genius. Great reaction.
Oh wow
I love being Maddy's friend ❤
FYI the band took it's name because the members were all big fans of Buddy Holly ("The Hollies".... But because of the chosen spelling, many people think the band's name has something to do with Christmas greenery)
Aw, can't believe I missed this! One of the BEST songs of that era!
If you listen to Bus Stop, The Air That I Breathe, and this song, they sound like three great songs from three great bands, but it's all the same band, The Hollies! I see that somebody mentioned He Ain't Heavy, but I didn't know that was The Hollies. That's a great song, too.
CLASSIC song. Great choice!!
As kids we use to play air guitar to this song, awesome jam yeah, your beautiful too 🤘😆🤘🎸🎸🎤🥁🔥🔥
always loved this
I always liked this song. I never really thought about the lyrics but thanks to the comments below I now know what it' about. I was surprised at the multiple comments saying it sounded or reminded them of CCR. I don't hear it, but more than one person said it so there has to be something to it. Maybe it's because I always knew it was not CCR that I didn't hear any similarities. I bet next time I listen I will hear CCR.
The Hollies were part of the British Invasion, Their first hit was Bus Stop in 1965 . I always ❤ this song , even i was young then i loved that Bass guitar. 😎
From the late 70’s this has always been in my top 5 songs.
Not ashamed to say I imagined dancing to this with this lovely looking woman. 😉Always a sickster,
Saturday night I was downtown
Working for the FBI
Sitting 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 D.A. man
When I heard this woman singing a song
A pair of forty fives 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 'n' tall
Just one look I was a bad mess
'Cause that long cool woman had it all
I saw her heading to the table
Well, a tall walking big black cat
Charlie said, I hope that you're able, boy
'Cause I'm telling you she knows where it's at
Well, suddenly we hear the sirens
And everybody started to run
Jumping under doors and tables
Well, I heard somebody shooting a gun
Well, the D.A. was pumping my left hand
She was 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 'n' tall
Well with just one look I was a bad mess
'Cause that long cool woman had it all
Had it all, had it all, had it all
Had it all, had it all, had it all (she had it all)
Thanks!
Thanks for posting the lyrics. It was so hard for me to understand it when this first came out that I actually got the words and sang along with the song until I had it.
Strange story but good song. "Jumping under doors ... " "I gotta be forgiven if I wanna spend my living ..." Pretty sure he would be in trouble for being there and not calling it in ?
After the raid, why was she holding his hand ? Was he going to tell the cops to give her a pass ? Is she selling it and Charlie is her pimp ?
Exactly, you defined the song perfectly! Every song of theirs is differ from the previous.
O yeah 👍🏼
That long cool woman had it alllll
Wooo!!!
Made him a big mess 🥳🥳✌🏼✌🏼
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Now you have to wear a black dress 😊
@@mechghost5742 weird but ok I’ll see what they have at target in the morning?🤷🏻♂️😝
Are u the same Scott that sends some requests?they're great but u confuse me? My name is scott and middle Michael 😂🤔😂.
@@scottwontorski1274 I started requesting @March, you can see the requests?
Only one per month but…can’t let yall have all the fun
My brother was Michael ✌🏼😉🇵🇱🫵🏼
Was the band singing about the reactor? It seemed that the woman's description in the song is exactly the lady reactor!
Great story telling in this song.
Love the intro
She had it aawwlllllllll 😂
Enjoy and Take Care ✌️🤠
Graham William Nash OBE (born 2 February 1942) is an English-American[1] musician, singer and songwriter. He is known for his light tenor voice and for his contributions as a member of the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Love this tune! Spy music!😂 Maddy is the long cool woman dressed in black! 🥴
This was a big turn in music styles from songs like Carrie Anne and Bus Stop
this was the first 45 (record) i ever bought as a young kid. still a favorite.
I understand this to be a 'true story' about a sting in a speak easy
He was a FBI plant trying to bust a speakeasy bar during prohibition. He got her out of a side door during the raid
They had to pay CCR a percentage of the royalties due to similarity creedance
I would suggest listening to it again but, follow along with the lyrics. It’s a great song but, his lyrics can be hard to make out at times. You’ll get a whole new appreciation for the song when you know all of the lyrics.
Thanks Scott!
For years this was my favorite CCR song. Then one day, someone pulled my coat to the fact that it is the Hollies, not CCR. 🤣
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I didn't know Anthony Cumia had a band way back then.
Hey, Maddy.
He was working an undercover sting for the FBI when a LONG COOL WOMAN in a BLACK DRESS got caught up in the events that went sideways. He was distracted by her beauty and wanted to survive so he could be with her.
She was 5'9", beautiful and tall, like you. Are you sure you didn't know the song was about you? Cheeky girl.
BUS STOP,
THE AIR THAT I BREATHE,
and HE AIN'T HEAVY (HE'S MY BROTHER) are waiting from the Hollies.
Unless you want something romantic by Neil Diamond. The song is one of my favorites, THE LAST PICASSO. This a little known gem in the Neil Diamond catalog. But it's your channel.
Keep going and enjoy the music.
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Awesome! You dressed for the occasion! 💋💗·ʘ͜ʘ·💗🫦
There’s no better music than the 70’s. Well,60’s and 70’s.
Cool - hadn't heard the Hollies for quite a while! And you are a long cool woman in something black there....
Reacting while wearing a black dress, perfect!
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5’9” beautiful tall
Yeah, it has a little bit of a story in it, but mainly just a great sounding vibe.
She was 5'9" beautiful tall!!!
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Good trucking music 💯
I’d like to hear your take on one of Joplin’s sadly neglected sleepers from that era: “Farewell Song” on the album “Live at Winterland ‘68” by Big Brother and the Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin.
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Graham Nash, finally left the Hollies, he fell in love with Joni Mitchell, who was on tour. He left the Band and followed her to California, where they finally got togeather. His Song " Our House" says it all! Beautiful Song, however word of warning. Used to Sing it to my first Wife, Guitar and all! Didn't work, she ran off with a work colleague. Guess the House wasn't good enough! Maybe she was allergic to Cats, or just Me.
Allan Clarke is singing lead here.
@@straycatttt2766 Graham Nash and Tony Hicks have really good voices too. Love their song Carrie Anne.
@@LoveOldMusic808 , not disputing that. Obviously Nash had a great voice and became a superstar in CSN. Just clarifying the lead on this one since his post only discussed Nash as if implying Nash was the lead here. The reactor is unfamiliar with the Hollies so I don’t want her to be confused in case she reads this thread.
Very recognizable song but couldn't have guessed the band's name of title of the song if you'd have asked me!
No crack head inspirations for this song 😂❤
lol I question this statement 🤣
It seems to me that you are long, cool, a woman and possibly wearing a black dress. Well done, Maddy
Long Black Woman in a cool dress, listening to Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress...
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He was so smitten with this 5'9" tall woman that he spared her when the police raided the prohibition era booze joint. He basically broke the law just to be with her.
Note:John Fogerty of the band Creedence Clearwater Revival tried to sue the British band the Hollies for their 1972 song "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" because he thought it infringed on their trademark sound used in the CCR song "Green River".
Please do Green River next by CCR
Do their other songs. You'll love them
This song is talking about you Madd one! 😂
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@MaddyReactions
"Just a five nine, beautiful, tall!"
The pair of 45.s just might be guns or her breast size, she was at a party where guys were gambling and getting drunk and the G man means FBI was there undercover but when the sirens announced the police were coming, they started running out the door and he grabbed the Long cool women to escape the FEDS! One of my favorites of all time!
I think this song was about a woman in a JAMES BOND movie?
In case y’all haven’t figured it out yet this song was about Maddy. I mean come on “a long cool woman in a black dress “? Its literally about a cop working a case, then he runs into you
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❤Maddy
Now I realize this song was written in prophecy......about you.
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Next Hollies. Look Through Any Window. Think it was their 1st hit in US.
She was a long cool woman in a black dress Just a 5'9" beautiful 'n' tall
This is The Hollies best song IMO and the epitome of Classic Rock. Somewhat reminiscent of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
speaking of a long cool woman in a black dress.....👍
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If there's another hit song that requires first time reactors to see the lyrics more than this one, I'd be very surprised. 99.9% impossible to follow the story just by listening. Polar opposite of 'Bus Stop', in that regard.
Ahh
Looking forward to this reaction from Maddy been waiting patiently for her uploads
He may be singing about you.
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The Hollies had a few good songs - more to listen to! Beautiful Maddy.
Hi Maddy. I'm new to your site and am enjoying the experience. I'm not really sure how to make a request for you to review a certain site, but I'll give it my best shot. There's a metal singer named Dan Vasc who does a totally moving rendition of Amazing Grace. The site is entitled "Metal Singer sings Amazing Grace". The buildup within the song is tantalizing.
When I first heard this, I thought it was CCR, who I was a big fan of. Allen Clarke imitated John Fogerty's vocal style. It was similar to the Creedence song "Green River". Unlike typical Moody Blues, it sounds like they copied CCR's sound. Still a great song.
It's a spy story.
Oooh
What a coinkadink, you're wearing black too! 🙃
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Was she a tall woman? Was he in the FBI? Was she?. All these questions and more when we come back. 😜💕💕🙏🙏
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early classic...Bus Stop...
Merry you’re so beautiful!!!
Don't be creepy.
This song tells a story about prohibition, and all the bad people surrounding it, in 1930s America. It's about the FBI raiding and this woman singing at the bar. The narrator in the song doesn't want her to get in trouble, so he saves her.
seems like the narrator is a snitch and was about to call the DA, when he spies the singer and she shows up at his table just when the FBI raid the place and so he protects her by saying 'she's with me'
@@blueboy4244 Yeah, that's the way it seems to me too.
Interesting take!!
The video explains the story...
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How’s this for a song title by The Hollies “The day that curly Billy shot down crazy Sam McGee” Have a listen
me encanta esta mina
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No wonder why you were wearing a black dress for your reaction video lol 🤪😜