Hollies Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress Reaction

[@teresamiller4115]

After almost 50 years this song still "has it all".

[@terrigail7]

This song always reminds me of going to the skating rink on the weekends as a kid because they always played it!!

[@MrAitraining]

I've heard this my whole life but could never make out 75% of the lyrics til now lol.

[@sherrifrazier5722]

MrAitraining same

[@mommasmurf6776]

Same here. This song came out when I was in high school. Still love it. Never knew most of the lyrics until today.

[@allent7118]

MrAitraining me too

[@dappylu]

7:38 THIS is my favorite song of the Hollies, followed by 'The Air That I Breathe'.

[@john-stringham]

As for the "war movie" vibe, this particular song sounds a lot like Creedence Clearwater Revival, whose songs are often used in Vietnam war movies.

[@m.h.7360]

Was thinking the same thing. For the longest time, I thought CCR were the ones who made this, then found out who it actually was later.

[@ricxcarr655]

...so basically any classic southern rock song will give him a war movie vibe

[@AnthonySipes]

yes they did sound much like CCR

[@AnthonySipes]

@@ricxcarr655 It does sound like a song that could easily be in a war movie soundtrack with the helicopters flying over vietnam

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

It's an image sound from film noir. Are you obtuse?

[@yorumsfield556]

My parents listened to The Hollies alot. Now I listen to them alot. I love their music. It's so hard to share my favourite Hollies song. "Air that I breathe" comes to mind. Beautiful song.

[@edphs75]

Great tune by The Hollies. A favorite of mine. One of the most iconic opening guitar riffs ever.

[@remedy9648]

I get you perfectly. You’re feeling every part of the song and no one can tell you how a song makes you feel. The lyrics can absolutely make you envision one thing while the beat another...it’s a personal journey, that’s the joy of music. Keep ‘em coming and stay safe💜🙏💜🤘🏿💜

[@steve9199]

​I'm not seeing a "war movie" with this tune... I'm seeing more of a 30's Gangster flick!

[@davidhoward2487]

Yes...indeedie!

[@RedDawnRocker]

@@davidhoward2487 I can see actually both. The lyrics are about prohibition, gangsters and speakeasies but musically it has that 60s-70s feel you could see on the soundtrack of any Vietnam war-film. It's the best of both worlds. It shows the song as a song that can always withstand the test of time.

[@1717jbs]

Remember the Titans

[@tommyward1265]

Nah you know this would be sick in a Vietnam don’t lie

[@fukawininetynine5999]

Lyrics definitely 30s film noir. Music 60s groove is what I hear. Interesting combination.

[@cjgeel1]

He aint heavy hes my brother. You gotta listen. Period.

[@prussianmillionaire5055]

Beautiful the hollies were great..I remember hearing bus stop when I was a teen.it was played on the radio a lot.

[@lynjudd7106]

Another GREAT song to roller skate to. It was the most requested song at the skating rink when I was a kid.

[@alwynnshae6309]

I was never really a lyrics man lol, but the voice and instrumentals... that spoke volumes to me even if I never actually understood the lyrics. I always preferred my own personal interpretation anyway ;) Right on Ty!

[@gloriagaddy]

Even as a child, when this song was popular, I could appreciate that awesome guitar intro and that cool bass. I had no idea what the song was about...but that didn't matter. This is my favorite by them, but I also love "Bus Stop" and "The Air that I Breathe."

[@sharikraft1706]

One of my most favorite 70s songs. The guitar work is iconic. I get that 30s vibe from this song too. Like Prohibition era

[@1OldBuzzard]

I listened to this song and one other one all the way from New Jersey to Frankfurt, Germany back in 1972 when I was going to my ship while in the Navy.

[@carlaosborne160]

Thank you Sir for your service so that folks like me and mine can live free. SALUTE

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

Thank you for serving.

[@wadeisaac8932]

Thanks for playing this song. I remember when it came out back in the day, loved it then and love it now. Brings back a lot of memories.

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@larrymartin8146]

Absolutely LOVE the tone of the guitar!!!

[@cnatview]

I had just gotten my driver's license when this song became popular. My brother had a '68 Mustang that had speakers inside the front doors. I would crank this song as I was flying down the highway. Great review, MRM.... totally understood what you were saying about the song and how it made you feel. Take care and be well. Peace.

[@rakitakhan]

This has been my favorite song since 1972. We had moved from California to Arizona. We had just driven in to Williams AFB in Az. and The Hollies were playing that night in the NCO club. I was crashed in the back seat of the car while my dad, mom, and big brother and sister went into the club (things were safer then). I was so mad when I found out they had seen The Hollies. I was only 7 at the time. I took me a while to get over it. Great video !

[@kg4tri]

One of those women in a black dress near the end is Diana Krall a Jazz singer and musician who is also Married to Elvis Costello .Krall and British musician Elvis Costello were married on December 6, 2003, at Elton John's estate outside London. Their twin sons, Dexter Henry Lorcan and Frank Harlan James, were born December 6, 2006, in New York City.

[@amberkellycrum2192]

Great choice to react to! When I was younger I always thought this was a CCR song lol. Love the intro to this song!

[@vitosmith2183]

That base line is ridiculously on point man!!!!!!

[@jaylayland2867]

This is a special song between me and my son that passed away.

[@remedy9648]

Jay Layland my condolences, May he Rest In Peace. You must’ve had a beautiful relationship with him if you shared music together. Stay safe 💜🙏💜

[@lindanadeau1884]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@itsnotthesamething]

So sorry for your loss.

[@jaylayland2867]

Thank you all. Seem like music holds such strong memories. You hear a song and you are transported back to a time and place like you are actually there.

[@remedy9648]

Jay Layland so true, only music has that power, it’s a time machine. Stay safe and healthy. 💜

[@johnperkins5467]

One of my favourite bands very underrated.Alan Clarke great voice

[@thunor100]

I went to see the Hollies at Sheffield city hall in 1964 when Graham Nash of Crosby stills and Nash was singing with them.

[@carriagegirl4260]

A brilliant song. Allan Clarke, the original lead singer to The Hollies, who wrote this song with Roger Cook, has recently written and released a follow up to Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress - Long Cool Woman's Back In Town. Check it out.

[@bfitz1975]

This song is in Remember The Titans during the football montage of when the team started winning

[@itsnotthesamething]

Our skating rink played this song every weekend. When they played it, the rink filled up with skaters who were sitting on the sidelines, waiting on a good song. The owner of our skating rink was a wonderful man, and everyone loved him and his sidekick. It was a sad day when they shut the doors for good.

[@karireynolds4820]

The Hollies-Carrie Anne is the song my dad named me from. My mother changed the spelling to Kari Anne. I was born in 1971.

[@pattymesagal2654]

i also named my daughter carolyn because of their song.

[@joehearn4279]

Just subscribed. Please do “Bus Stop” by the Hollies.

[@jbdbsb]

Arguably the greatest guitar intro ever

[@seanslaughter5483]

I do understand . This song reminds of Creedance clear water revival who did fortunate son a Vietnam protest song . I could here this in a Vietnam war movie.

[@stuartclayton1856]

Loved this song when released brings back great memories... I detected a bit of TRex sound in the guitar opening.. Holies wonderful songs...The air that I breathe just brilliant... Thanks for the suggestion ...cool.

[@nancysrock9379]

Reminds me of The Steel Pier show in Atlantic City with Ed Hurst. Good times and great memories!

[@scottsyoutubevideos]

my songs i go to when i had few drinks.. 70s and 80s.. best music by far..

[@OldBoiler62]

Wow, after 50 years of listening to this and I finally got to see what the words were. Also, I understand what you mean. It does sound like it could be part of a Vietnam movie.

[@olivepoola9153]

This is one of my favorite jams!!! I get what you're saying about vibes. It's got the same feel as Bad Moon Rising and Fortunate Son by CCR. You almost hear the helicopter. Another great reaction! Keep up the good work!💜

[@maxbrazil3712]

A perfect song in every way. Pure visualization.

[@texadan314]

An old fave. Thanks. Love it when the bass kicks in.

[@kennethbarkley1491]

That song was during the time of the Vietnam War.

[@jameskirschling7887]

I just listened to this song the other day. This song always reminds me of a friend of mine's parents. They played this song all the time, in fact the first time I heard it was at their house. Reading the lyrics to this song I realized I didn't know many of them, I have been mumbling to this song for years and years and not getting very many correct. By the way, not that anyone cares, the woman at the beginning and end of the video is the actress Charlotte Rampling. My favorite Hollies song is He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother, followed by Bus Stop.

[@garylindsey5174]

I been trying to get this one reacted to for a year. Great Great classic rock song. As good as it gets!

[@lindanadeau1884]

I was in high school when this came out. Love their song "Long Dark Road".

[@deannacrownover3]

I love The Hollies! I actually have this album! Great choice brother!!

[@chercee]

The woman at the beginning and at the end is actress Charlotte Rampling. She was in the last season of Dexter.

[@arleneelvisgirl4451]

One of my very favorite songs of all time!!

[@allent7118]

My fave song by The Hollies is “The Air That I Breathe”. I watched your video on that one too!,

[@danpals7678]

Lmao!!!! You're killing me and that's my job. Just haven't found the right oaktree yet!

[@rpmcentire]

I get the war reference, because this has sound like Steppenwolf's Born To Be Wild, used in a lot of 'Nam movies.

[@lakeracer8453]

Check out "The air that I breath", same band.

[@LisFayte]

Lake Racer, he just did that one a few days ago.

[@sharonkay8638]

Great track, with the usual strong vocals from Alan Clarke. A story of a good man gone bad because of a woman (we always get the blame!😄) This always got us on our feet way back when. It was released during the Vietnam war and I think it was featured in Good morning Vietnam. I get it Ty! And in case you haven’t seen the memo from the others. He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother. You’re reactions are so forthright and honest - love it!🥂

[@m.h.7360]

Even though it has an almost totally different sound from them years before, I also liked "Bus Stop" by the Hollies.

[@debravirden7130]

In1971,I used to play this song on the Juke while bussing tables after the restaurant closed up. It was great/ hot!

[@Jd-im4my]

This song. Always reminds me of my Dad. (RIP). When I was a little kid my Dad owned two (beer joints). In the country that's what we call drinking establishments in a rural country setting. Lol. This song was on the juke box and was played all the time and the sound of the song sounds like their singing in a beer joint setting. Kinda an echo sound. I've been hearing this one since prob first grade. But now it reminds me of my dad and makes me smile. Thanks.

[@lessthanlaughing4373]

I have been in love with this song for about thirty years. It is nice to know what the hell they are singing about, finally...

[@johnmagill3072]

A very fun song to play on drums for me. The first I perfected. I agree on your inerpitation on the music and melody. I honestly never thought of it that way but once I thought about what you were saying I have to agree.

[@TheR1200clc]

You are absolutely right on the money, I can not believe your level of understanding!

[@nhallett1]

My favorite song by the Hollies is Bus Stop

[@victoriav389]

"Bus Stop " is a great song by the Hollies!

[@williamcabell142]

I will alway stop,listen, and sing along when I hear this song! 😎✌️

[@jonnno2439]

My favorite song by The Hollies is "I'm Alive". I think it was their first high chart entry.

[@gailjohnson5950]

It was great background music for a football game collage in "Remember The Titans".. I get the vibe ..

[@NicoleMacintyre52]

What a great way to start the morning !! Gooood morning Ty 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

Good morning!

[@411965mlb]

Love this song....Thanks for sharing

[@imck8071]

Graham William Nash, later of Crosby, Stills and Nash, was a member of The Hollies

[@timhunter8337]

I don't see a war theme here but more of a gangster theme. This is my favorite song by the Hollies!

[@hickokhaley]

I thought I had remembered that song played in the movie "Air America", 1990? Looking it up they did play the song, but Charlie Sexton sang it.

[@frannibarr116]

This is one of my favorrites. I was 5'; 9 back then and a dj on a pirate ship.

[@pamelah848]

I hear you. There are songs I've listened to and liked for years and only one day heard the lyrics.

[@TheWynch]

This has always been one of my fave songs, however like the person that requested it, we never had the words, it was years before I think people got the words down. Heck I still miss some of them. Thanks for listening.

[@michelleortega1514]

You should react to the hollies he ain't heavy hes my brother

[@donnaregister6141]

Great Song

[@wynnssecret8584]

@@donnaregister6141 ........Your right, forgot about that one😉

[@donnaregister6141]

Me too.... 70s were the best

[@wilfbentley6738]

Try also All I Need is The Air That I Breathe.

[@johnwhelan8034]

Fun fact. Lead singer Allan Clarke had left the Hollies when this track was released. The record company had a single to release to fulfill contract`s with the group and they agreed as they didn`t think it would be a hit. When it was, they had to convince Allan to come back.

[@briancook1167]

I got what you mean, Ty, and I I agree! Oh and I subscribed a loooooonnnnnnggggg time ago. First time commenting. Love your thoughts on music. Sometimes gives me a different and even better way to look at a song! So thanks, Brian D Cook Benson NC

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sharmullins3894]

I know what you mean. This is the type of music you would hear during a Vietnam war movie.

[@brigidswellspringandmother9545]

Yep. It has that Vietnam feel. Believe the song came out around that era. This is a cool song. One of the only songs Hollies did without back ground vocal. They are known for their harmony.

[@cbilky2914]

I loved to back in the day on a saturday day cruise to the ''ville'' (Louisville), just rolling down the windows in the summer and blasting this on my stereo system (that i saved all year to have installed in my car)..LOL this was driving music for me great song.

[@annieh5479]

Graham Nash was one of the few that was in two great groups at the same time, the Hollies, and Crosby, Stills, and Nash.

[@jvance6961]

I DIG-IT Brother......You did just AWESOME!!!!... NO WORRIES! :-)

[@donrogers1337]

The Hollies were a great band, and had a lot of hits. More than most people remember till You start looking at a list of their hits.

[@haroldmachroli7038]

My favorite Hollies song. This song was actually their highest ranking one on Billboard. #2

[@leylaevans9116]

I love dancing to this song.

[@svenska81]

I love the instrumentals of this song, and can see it in a movie like “Good Morning, Vietnam”, “Apocalypse Now”, or “US Air”.

[@dunk531]

I finally subscribed. I have been following your videos for a few months and really appreciate your take and point of view on music your not necessarily familiar with. I totally get your insight and critiques. Keep it going !

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

Welcome aboard!

[@quagmire01]

The Hollies have so many good songs.

[@MissAstorDancer]

To the commenters who dispute MRM's "vibe" he gets.......Wikipedia is your friend. This song (performed by Charlie Sexton) was used in the movie "Air America". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_America_(film) "The plot of the film is adapted from Christopher Robbins' 1979 non-fiction book, chronicling the CIA-financed airline to transport weapons and supplies in Cambodia, Laos and South Vietnam during the Vietnam War." -------------- Here is Sexton's version of the song that was in the movie: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4TYmXeDm89lisk Just sayin'.

[@alvinlee4586]

a short listen, Smith "Baby It's You" (1969)

[@brendarobinson2154]

I subscribed several weeks ago and I enjoy you're reaction and comment on the different songs. I LOVED the reaction you did the other day of the gospel song by the Gaither Vocal Band. I've followed them for years and have seen them in concert several times. Bill and his wife Gloria Gaither are famous gospel songwriter. They have written He touched Me, The King is Coming and a whole LOT of others. Google them because most of the songs they have written I'm sure you've heard.

[@daveowens9849]

When you stumbled at the beginning I thought..that would be a cool follow up song for the Hollies..."Long Black Woman in a Cool Dress". Got my attention! wah wah wah... lol I was 15 in '72 when this hit the top of the charts. One of those iconic songs of the teen years. My favorite song by the Holy's? This one. No complaints dude.

[@dnalia64]

Meatloaf "Objects in the Rear View MIrror". It's amazing, sad and powerful. I never get tired of listening to it.

[@TrueBornNana]

I think we all hear music and it takes us back to a memory or era of when we first heard it or similar music. I remember this song being played on the radio in the 70’s. So glad you had the lyrics because I could never fully understand what he was saying. We used to laugh and wonder what language he was singing in. 😂 Love the beat and many fond memories of dancing to this song.

[@dennisvincent94]

This is my favorite Hollies song. It has been one of my favorite songs for decades. Thanks for covering it. The only thing I do not Ike about the Hollies is their name. I’ve always thought it sounds too frilly or childish for the music they played. Try “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”. Probably my second favorite Hollies song.

[@brendapaddlety2413]

This song reminds me of my older sister 😁 this song would be blaring from her bedroom all the time.Fell in love with it I was around 8 or 9. Wonderful memories 😀👍

[@truthteller7228]

What a great song the instrumentality.

[@gunnymom86]

THIS SONG IS IN THE MOVIE “REMEMBER THE TITANS”

[@MRM-Red]

Mine is He Aint Heavy and Bus Stop. You already did my favorite the other week :)

[@mariebishop7357]

I get what you're saying. Everyone has their own way of interpreting a song, and it doesn't hit everyone the same way. My personal favorite is by The Hollies is He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother.

[@immortalfae13]

I get what you're saying with the era & vibe of the song and there are several that were around while war was happening. there's barely any recent war movies that have been made that doesn't have CCR in there somewhere. Your vids are great. Don't sweat the small stuff, lol! Keep it up

[@valoriegibbons378]

The beat, the tune has always made me want to dance and still does in my dottage, lol

[@Moonshinedave1]

I believe the beauty of a lot of songs, not all, is that is conjurers up different feelings for different listeners.

[@MrRandymc]

MRM man you aint right!!!I hear ya about the vibe, remember i grew up inthe early 60's and 70's..