Long Cool Woman - The Hollies | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

Hey guys! We had this on a poll a way while back and decided it was time we looped back around to it!! Cheers guys we got some Neil Young coming Friday!! 🙌🏻🔥

[@V7avalon]

Friday with Mr Soul yes 👍😎

[@mizzwinter28]

YEET. 💥

[@lisamorrison2149]

VERY COOL!! Enjoyed your reaction and analysis. Yep, good road trip tune. B+ is fair. Check out "All the Air that I Breathe". Have a great day.❤✌

[@loosilu]

@@lisamorrison2149 We should warn them it's a very sappy ballad (but a good one)

[@robertprof1379]

Don’t forget to discuss lyrics in your reactions. Sometimes they’re just as or even more important than the music.

[@susanklasinski1805]

This song was done after Graham Nash left the band. The Hollies were a British Invasion band. Graham Nash left the Hollies after they rejected his song Marrakesh Express, moved to LA and joined up with David Crosby and Stephen Stills. Marrakesh Express becomes Crosby, Stills & Nash's first single.

[@michaelconnors8525]

I like that song, but it's not an obvious hit. IIRC, CSN's record label wasn't keen on it either. It just happened to catch people's fancy at a certain point in history. Probably wouldn't have done well a couple of years earlier or later.

[@susanklasinski1805]

@@michaelconnors8525 It cracked the Top 40, but yeah there were quite a few hits from 1969 that were head-scratcher's and would not have done well if released later.

[@jayburdification]

My Hollies faves are from their Baroque Pop period of the late 60s where Graham Nash was very prevalent but that stuff might be a little bit too wimpy for your tastes. You guys should check The Air That I Breathe or He Ain’t Heavy next. Nothing else they do that I’ve heard really sounds like this song.

[@jayburdification]

It’s interesting they rejected Marrakesh Express. “Stop! Stop! Stop!” was WAY more experimental but maybe they were trying to move away from that eastern feel. I can’t believe they rejected that, it’s as much a classic rock radio staple as this song is.

[@susanklasinski1805]

@@jayburdification I love Stop Stop Stop. It was really cool that they made a banjo sound like a balalaika.

[@simianinc]

The Hollies didn’t strike gold inadvertently ... they were a hit machine...

[@teerexness]

Yeah, they were a "flash in the pan" band in the same way The Who was.

[@johnnhoj6749]

I think that they were massively underrated largely just because they were so reliably excellent. No great traumas, no fuss, just another three or four major hit UK singles every year for years.

[@cincox3919]

A hit machine...absolutely, and ya...I was there. I remember

[@gman7495]

One of the greatest guitar opening licks to a song in rock history!!!!!!

[@theodoreritola7641]

TRUE

[@garylindsey5174]

One of my all time favorite classic rock songs.

[@jeffcorey5841]

For me as as well, top 10 all time!

[@MusicFan1977]

The Air That I Breathe is another good one from them.

[@extracaliber432]

My fave.

[@AnthonyLaMastra]

I love that song!!!

[@michellewhaley3489]

Yes!!

[@butterknowsmusic]

The Air That I Breathe is their best song IMO. These dudes will dig it.

[@jessicacoleman4673]

Love that song

[@v.p.anderson4952]

This song is a centerpiece of classic rock.

[@bbser]

BINGO

[@EchoesDaBear]

Well it's about time!! The Hollies are such an incredible band - part of the British Invasion! That opening riff alone is worth the price of admission. Solid A tune for me. Where to go from here: He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, The Air That I Breathe, Bus Stop, Just One Look, Long Dark Road - that's just for starters...so many amazing tracks!!

[@joannwoodworth8920]

Don’t forget CARRIE ANN.

[@Magravated]

The opening riff is probably one of the top 10 Guitar Center customer "performances". One song is actually banned in some guitar stores. Can't remember which one though. I'm old! Cut me some slack! Jack! TThat reminds me Aretha, "THINK"!!!

[@FBodStudios]

Look Through Any Window Stop Stop Stop Dear Eloise

[@extracaliber432]

@@joannwoodworth8920 I love Carrie Ann.

[@joannwoodworth8920]

@@extracaliber432 Great vocals/harmonies and a steel drum. What’s not to like?! 😁💜

[@billd.4224]

"I'd Love to Change the World" by Ten Years After.... I'm persistent....

[@jgsrhythm100]

They would, but they don't know what to do.

[@SaverioP]

Great song.

[@billd.4224]

@@jgsrhythm100 😭

[@kevingeeting4011]

So relevant today

[@tonyanderton3521]

Oh, yes, Bill. Definitely. That's an astonishing song.

[@IZZY_EDIBLE]

Do HE AIN'T HEAVY, HE'S MY BROTHER! Do THE AIR THAT I BREATHE! Do BUS STOP!

[@markstoudenmire4935]

Bus Stop for sure!

[@GratefulZen]

@@markstoudenmire4935 Count me in on Bus Stop!

[@michaelmurray9544]

Carrie Ann.

[@gettingkilt]

Bus stop, The Air that I Breathe both classics and not at all similar. The Air That I Breathe also pioneered the yearning/cringing chord progression (I-III-IV-iv) that Radiohead's Creep later borrowed (and had to give cowriter credit to The Hollies for)

[@djhrecordhound4391]

Graham Nash is on Bus Stop (edit: went through comments, he's also on Carrie Ann)

[@Zebred2001]

Long Cool Woman was always in the same vein for me as T-Rex's Bang A Gong and Golden Earring's Radar Love.

[@Ianmackable]

Strong echoes of CCR's "Green River" too. Nothing wrong with that.

[@betsyduane3461]

@@Ianmackable Fogerty filed a lawsuit against the Hollies for plagiarising his song "Green River". It was settled out of court with Fogerty receiving half of the proceeds for the song.

[@Ianmackable]

@@betsyduane3461 Soon afterward Fogerty was sued by Little Richard's publishers over "Travelin' Band" and settled out of court. So, maybe he broke even. Anyway, the two songs that were deemed too derivative were two of my favourite songs of that era. Lesson: if you're going to steal, at least make a great record.

[@JohnRJune]

It was early than those.

[@michaelrochester48]

@@Ianmackable In fact when this song first came out, people mistaken that for a Creedence Clearwater Revival song and requested it on radio station says that credence song that just came out

[@makeadifference4all]

B+? No way! That snaking guitar line at the beginning, the cool riffs, catchy but dark melody and lyrics, fantastic guitar sound, and great production touches put this in A territory.

[@axeman03]

They are entitled to their opinion, but I agree with you. Alex and Andy didn't seem moved at all by the opening riff, which for me is nothing short of iconic.

[@allisonreed7682]

I think that, with time, their assessment of this song may change. It was the first time they’d ever heard anything by The Hollies. Once they hear more, they may come to understand them in a different way. The Hollies weren’t an acquired taste for me - I loved them outright. But I’m much older and grew up in a different era.

[@ammie8659]

Try some boogie blues from Canned Heat- "On the Road Again" or "Going Up the Country"

[@howardchaney6481]

Let's Work Together and Bullfrog Blues

[@tjtampa214]

Love Going Up the Country. 🧡🍂

[@bobbyg7102]

Add Wet Willie- keep on Smilin' to that list

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

@@howardchaney6481 They should listen to the original Wilbert Harrison version of Let's Work Together.

[@susanklasinski1805]

Have you ever heard their song with the Chipmunks? 😄

[@a.g.marshall2191]

You have to check out "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother."

[@rustytime]

Good song . Turned into The Osmond Brothers theme song

[@michaelligue3842]

Their best ......

[@DreamsSketcher]

One of the best songs ever written.

[@dennisvincent94]

He Ain’t Heavy is a rock classic as is Long Cool Woman. Which one I prefer oftentimes depends on my mood. During the unrest these days I prefer He Ain’t Heavy.

[@jamee1457]

Absolutely!!!!!

[@MrBuddybones]

In the same vein: Please, please listen to the band Argent with “Hold Your Head Up” and “Thunder and Lightening” both are awesome.

[@joannwoodworth8920]

YES to Hold Your Head Up 👍🏼

[@HALberdier17]

"God Gave Rock and Roll to You" and than the cover from Kiss just to compare them.

[@MrBobbyz24]

I think they did "Hold Your Head Up" already.

[@HALberdier17]

@@MrBobbyz24 I don't see it on KZbin unless they did it on Patreon.

[@joannwoodworth8920]

@@MrBobbyz24 Thank you 👍🏼

[@jerrypetrillo2903]

Nice to see you hit this classic Should definitely check out Green Eyed Lady /Sugarloaf - definitely the original album version - its ear candy

[@SteelyDaddy59]

I second "Green Eyed Lady". Banger with a capital B!

[@2869may]

Absolutely..!

[@ethanwalmark5621]

Type in Sugarloaf 2 times, then the first track is Green-Eyed Lady. The album version owns the single version.

[@davidd8212]

I agree so much. 100% correct that it has to be the album version.

[@jerrypetrillo2903]

@@ethanwalmark5621 Thanks. They absolutely want / deserve to hear the extended version. The radio edit is cool but the extended version is phenomenal

[@frankdiceiii5399]

Summer In The City by The Loovin Spoonful has a similar vibe, but a little more dynamic and expansive if y’all are looking for another 60’s vibe.

[@grahamdavies2624]

Totally agree with Argent with “Hold Your Head Up” as the next Banger!!

[@steveherlihy7904]

Russ Ballard?

[@SaverioP]

If "Turn the Page" which is a slow jam is worthy of a reaction, then "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" absolutely is. The most important song The Hollies ever did.

[@sjw5797]

A song that is much needed, these days.

[@bsanderfer]

Don't forget "The Air That I Breathe," which is also a slow jam with a haunting melody.

[@AussiesFragranceTalk]

All I need is the air that I breathe

[@V7avalon]

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother The Air That I Breathe Bus Stop On A Carousel more from the Hollies 🥰

[@Martin.Wilson]

The Hollies evolved from one album to the next...this was near the end of their musical evolution. Had the 8-track in my '68 Firebird and used to rattle the windows something fierce with this tune.

[@rustyrebar123]

Lyrics: 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)

[@patrickq7489]

Nice. Thanks, never knew all the lyrics, it was always such a cool song I never really paid attention.

[@marcmcfinn7470]

@@patrickq7489 I could never understand them. Well, some of them. But not many.

[@Rockford03]

Thanx for the lyrics🤘🤘👍👍🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲

[@robinmills8675]

Thanks. I also never could understand all of the lyrics. I just remember a lot of us girls began wearing black dresses after the song came out.

[@laurawalkerJD]

The weirdest thing about the lyrics is they paint such a vivid scene - and because of the band name I always picture a Buddy Holly type guy going from Mr. Clean Cut to maybe cutting loose a little all because of this woman. Great storyline :D

[@99sheepy]

Great reaction. I think The Zombies are in this vein, as well. Their songs Time of the Season, and She's Not There.

[@artprince9163]

Hollies were successful for a much longer time than the Zombies. Way more hits.

[@VU-WakeUp]

Yes - Graham Nash was in the Hollies. They were a British band. BTW - named for their high regard of the GREAT Buddy Holly.

[@avlisk]

The Rock History Music channel just has an interview with Bobby Elliot.

[@9337sjm]

💯 This song came out in 1971 and was a staple on AM Top Forty radio back in the day. The song is nearly 50 years old and still rocks! The Hollies also had hits with “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” and “The Air That I Breathe”.

[@maryklacik5358]

How about some Buffalo Springfield - For What It’s Worth? Since were talking about former CSNY bands.

[@ednicholson7839]

Broken Arrow by Buffalo Springfield would blow their minds

[@nicholasmckibbin1510]

Buffalo Springfield is one of the best American bands of the 60s, in my opinion. They couldn’t go wrong picking any song off of Retrospective. GREAT SUGGESTION

[@spicy321]

Mr. Soul or Bluebird too!

[@otisdylan9532]

And The Byrds as well.

[@susantarallo2496]

One of the best songs EVER

[@patrickmichaelrosser6287]

These guys were as popular as the Beatles in GBR. They weren't as big in North America but have literally dozens of great tunes! "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother." is IMO one of the greatest tunes ever

[@micknordstrom2591]

As a swede I am proud to say that they had a swedish lead singer for a while, Mikael Rickfors.

[@jkocol]

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, is a true classic.

[@brianoneil9662]

Back in my drinking days this was my guide to good local dives. If this was on the jukebox it was a place I could hang at.

[@AussiesFragranceTalk]

My grandpa used to always play and sing this song to me and my brothers on his Gretsch. I still get goosebumps every time I hear that intro and guitar riff.

[@gonnahitcharide]

Andy: “They have like a million albums.” Alex: “Really? That’s a lot of albums.” 😂

[@loosilu]

Math majors

[@DreamsSketcher]

Maybe he meant a million sold, or a million likes....🙂

[@andyandalex]

@DreamsSketcher A million albums, they have so many...!

[@martinsmusic1724]

@@andyandalex I've told you guys a million times not to exaggerate!

[@Rock_Snob]

@@martinsmusic1724 Back in the 70's THAT was my impression of my mother!

[@crimmo54]

30 charting singles on the British charts. He Aint Heavy He's My Brother is probably their most widely played song, Bus Stop, Carrie Anne, The Air That I Breathe, Just One Look, Sorry Suzanne, Look Through Any Window, and more.

[@thatoneguyagain2252]

I've always seen "Look Through Any Window" as the definitive British Invasion song - every element is there.

[@russleblanc2128]

@@thatoneguyagain2252 I remember my brother buying the 45 "Stop, Stop, Stop". The Hollies has SO many different sounds that evolved with the times. The Hollies, in my opinion, are the exact opposite to the definition of the word "derivative".

[@davidroberts4769]

I Love The Hollies

[@Fuphyter]

Hi Andy and Alex! Yay another great banger, awesome. Boz Scaggs Lido Shuffle or Lowdown are incredible songs. Different kind of vibe that's very cool.

[@susanklasinski1805]

Yes, I've wanted Boz for a while now too.

[@susanklasinski1805]

It's been consensual for a while! Let's see, so far you've listened to the Beatles, Stones, Who, Kinks, Animals, Hollies, and are planning on doing some Yardbirds. The British band that should follow would naturally be the Zombies. The Zombies' excellent "Odessey and Oracle" experienced a rebirth, and is now hailed as one of the best albums of the 60s. It's a psychedelic pop dream delight. Give "Time of the Season" a listen at least. Then get back to the Kinks ;)

[@susanklasinski1805]

@Celtic Revival / Adfywiad Celtaidd Badfinger!

[@susanklasinski1805]

@Celtic Revival / Adfywiad Celtaidd Also Donovan and possibly Nazareth from Scotland, but they didn't hit until mid-70's

[@thomasstambaugh5181]

"She's Not There" -- their absolute best (kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWPLiXWcZqmUoac)

[@susanklasinski1805]

@Celtic Revival / Adfywiad Celtaidd I wish Budgie made a bigger impact here, but they didn't :(

[@sirperybLakeney]

Small Faces

[@cccs800]

This slinky, sexy tune has been on my playlist for decades! Yup, I'm a 70's girl. Play it loud in my car. Got my son hooked on it as well. He plays it on his guitar now.

[@rustyrebar123]

Sounds so much like CCR. I would have thought this was CCR if I were guessing. I have heard this before, many times.

[@avlisk]

I remember hearing this for the first time, in my 67 VW, AM radio. We thought it was CCR.

[@dbadbt]

No kidding! I always wondered if it was a conscious choice by the Hollies to go for that sound...

[@4keystone1]

Totally

[@alrivers2297]

Yup, the picture of the album even looks like a swamp as in swamp rock

[@jiminut]

Down to the unitelligible vocals.

[@iancunningham5576]

GRAHAM NASH wasn't on this tune. But, this was a hugely successful period (phase II) for this Rock-n-Roll band. You should check out THE AIR THAT I BREATHE. From this same time period.

[@V7avalon]

OmG contemporary? they were leaders ahead of the rest. 1966 you need to do Bus Stop The Hollies enough said 🔥🔥🔥

[@DaleM66]

Yeah that comment through me for a loop too, along with the B+ rating. Jesus...

[@ericmorgan204]

I’m cracking 70 and I remember from about the age of 15 hearing songs like Bus Stop and Cary Ann. They were an iconic band of the day, and went to see them in concert about 5 years ago and they were still rocking the hall.

[@MrBuddybones]

I’ve always loved this song. Their best, IMO. So catchy.

[@davidmooney2512]

URIAH HEEP you are missing out try "Stealing"

[@josepharmsberger7633]

Yes

[@michaelritter8951]

I suggested that song to them before. My favorite by Uriah Heep.

[@kevinbedwell7647]

I love this song!

[@djdelusion100]

Now, there’s a banger “Rock n Roll ..Alright!!!”🤘

[@thatoneguyagain2252]

That's the first song I told Alexa to play this morning - they should definitely do the reaction

[@Jfieri1]

Have you guys done "Stuck In The Middle With You" by Stealers Wheel? You'll get lost in the sauce guaranteed!

[@makeadifference4all]

Yes, and as long as they're doing Gerry Rafferty (of Stealers Wheel), they also ought to go winding their way down Baker Street.

[@jubilee6997]

The best song ever to listen to if your ear is getting chopped off.

[@dwc1964]

@@jubilee6997 Optimal if you start with "DJ" Steven Wright's introduction

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

Such a great band. Long Cool Woman is their CCR inspired hit and an anamoly in their catalogue, being a solo showcase for singer Allan Clarke in contrast to their usual marvellous Harmony led poprock.

[@55judylw]

Excellent choice. This is a hard driving, dance inspiring song. When I hear this song while I'm driving, I immediately start tapping my feet and shifting my hips back and forth in my seat.😁

[@rubentullenaar2934]

Yeeesss, it was about time guys👍🏼😉. Next “He Ain’t Heavy He’s my Brother” “Bus Stop” and “The Air that I Breath”.

[@junietunes2148]

Ahh, a song for us tall ladies :) Great reaction gents!

[@rcdolphin714]

The Hollies were in the same boat as The Kinks, The Animals, Jerry and the Pacemakers, etc...They were competing for radio airplay with The Beatles which was a Herculean task. Allan Clarke sang most of their hits and was a fine vocalist. I really love "Bus Stop" and "Air That I Breath". He also sang "Breakdown" for The Alan Parsons Project.

[@dennisvincent94]

I’m trying to remember that B+ is a good rating. You should read the lyrics and give some recognition to what a tightly packed story it is (for a approx. 3 minute song). Also, “Derivative”? Do you mean derivative from songs before 1971 or it sounds derivative now that there has been nearly 50 years of music since it was released?

[@tammyedwards-buchin3193]

I love watching your faces. Seeing someone understanding what the music is trying to tell you, it's awesome. Reminds me of the first time I heard it. Keep it up you guys are great.

[@jeff-wo6mm]

I think you guys sometimes lose site of the fact that you are reviewing songs that are over 50yrs old. The initial thought shouldn't be that you've heard this all before, but rather "oh, so this is where it came from".

[@johnnymartin49]

Well said!!

[@Historian212]

What I was thinking.

[@kennethparsons4456]

Yeah this song is 1971.. If a band tossed it out in 1981 as a new wave bop it would fly. Crisp, to the point. Now I love progressive but this pushes back hard in its time. "The air that I breathe" is my fav Hollies. I'm just a hopeless romantic I guess.

[@Ianmackable]

Well said. Trust me, in 1972 (not '71), when this song was blasting out of every radio, absolutely nobody was thinking, "This is good. What a shame it's so derivative."

[@SG-ct4yn]

I wish I could hit the thumbs up a hundred times on your comment. It's easy to lose sight of a song's age and context. By reacting to each song as a standalone entity there's little or no appreciation of the state of music, nor what the competition was doing, at the time the song was released.

[@guitjammin4710]

Hey guys, when this song came out it was played over and over on AM radio, and I never got tired of listening to that opening guitar riff! Always fun to listen to... still is!

[@jeaninia]

He Ain’t Heavy is the one! 👍

[@murraybozinsky7067]

My Mum's favourite band, grew up listening to them. Next up He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, and The Air That I Breathe.

[@suzanneprock7286]

"He Aint Heavy, He's My Brother" by the Hollies (the Vietnam War Veterans tribute video) is a very touching video that will make you want to cry. Please react to that!

[@dougbarton4668]

Hey guys, I saw the Hollies live in a small venue, back in the 70’s. It was without a doubt, the best concert I’ve ever been to.

[@terryhuwe2184]

That's an oldy but a goody. If you like this you probably would like T-Rex.

[@ender26]

Absolutely!!!

[@chrissiegle1065]

The coolest thing about this song, is there is literally 3 rhythm guitars playing at the same time. When you first sit down to try and play this, you quickly find its impossible to get the right sound.. it's because they have 3 players playing a different thing, but it sounds like 1 guitar.... It's genius...

[@dogstar7]

This was a retro groove back in it's own day. Post Nash, derivative of CCR for sure.

[@patrickingalls5954]

Their song Carrie Ann great song was about Mary Ann Faithful, Mick Jaggers old flame. She was a underage runaway groupie. All the boys had a crush on her. Old Mick won though. As tears go by Jagger wrote for Mary Ann to sing and she really does a great job nice voice. Lots of tidbits from the past. 👍😊✌

[@ChaiMeiLan]

When I was in high school the drill team had a black light routine to this. Every time I hear it I see those white gloves popping up in sequence. Great memories!

[@landshark7730]

The first song I ever learned on bass.

[@tracysnow349]

You guys are so awesome. I could play all the bands and songs on I have been catching up to in your reactions myself. But. Wow. This band and this song in particular is over the top today!

[@tyronejohnson8932]

The Hollies was a great band and was high up their in their era!

[@susanball692]

Check out the extended version. It kills! Also, if you feel like you've heard it before, it's because everyone who's come after were influenced by it. This is early 70s and just about everyone loved, and still loves, this song!

[@VG-iq8xq]

Nice reaction guys, trying to think of some early 70s rockers that are under the radar. How about Jump Into The Fire by Nilsson? The bass line is just wow!

[@susanklasinski1805]

That bass and those drums!

[@VG-iq8xq]

Yeah!

[@sherryheim5504]

Good song for driving...it is on my road weary list, along with Radar Love and Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys for as long as I can recall.

[@scottjswenson]

David Essex - Rock On, another like this that was a bright spot in a "eh" catalog.

[@kdpflush]

Great recommendation, but...you think The Hollies have an "eh" catalog?

[@scottjswenson]

​@@kdpflush I guess "eh" could be taken as "meh," which wasn't my intent. They have a good catalog, but I think compared to their contemporaries, it was "good," not great. They had some GREAT songs, but - in my opinion, and that is all it is :) - it isn't a band that I would sit through every album, then start at the beginning and repeat. Probably will get flack for saying this... but I feel the same way about the Doors, when they had a great song, it was GREAT. The rest? Just good. In their defense, the mid-60s right up to the disco era was an amazing time to listen to music, the diversity and innovation was at its peak, to be "good" isn't a slight, just there was so much great stuff across the spectrum. I'd love to see A&A hit some of the great storytellers (I think Long Cool Woman is one of those story-songs that really hits the imagination and is what makes it so special) like Jim Croce, Gerry Rafferty, Gordon Lightfoot, Jackson Browne, Cat Stevens, Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor, Bread, Harry Chapin, Loggins (Dave and Kenny). I love me a good banger, though as I get older the darker, more brooding music really strikes a chord :). Stay safe, listen to good (and great) music :)

[@kdpflush]

@@scottjswenson Fair enough, they are no beatles or LZ, that's for sure, but who is.

[@kdpflush]

I say "who is", but there are a handful of bands where almost every song on every album is good, like Pink Floyd, and my favourite, Nazareth.

[@cranmeister2365]

Hollies kind of had two good runs,their early stuff was very much a mod 60's sound and when they came out with this LP and song it was definitely 70's vibe.This song Radar Love, Drivers Seat,and about 50 more were great driving songs and still are.

[@beatledad]

A great AM radio hit. Welcome to the world of Top 40 radio

[@bodhisattva3774]

Their last great song. Thanks! How about Bodhisattva from Steely Dan. It's a banger! ...and I kinda like the name. Lol

[@Fuphyter]

Yes been suggesting Bodhisatva for a long time. I love King Of The World too

[@peteb2304]

They're saving Bhodhisatva for deep cuts on Saturday! RIGHT, A&A?

[@salinagrrrl69]

WOW! As l was driving this morning l was thinking/reflecting on this band & their songs. In high school in the 1970s @ a local parking lot jam a group called, "The Rolling Sex Beatles" did a long version cover of this tune circa spring 1978.

[@DreamsSketcher]

So glad you got to one of the all time great songs. But your youthful perspective is showing and tripping you up here. The Hollies were leading with this sound at that time. Take into account the time it was done. Of course you hear stuff similar in decades later! It doesn’t make this band less, it made them at the FOREFRONT! No way it is just a B+. Respectfully, NO. That’s like saying the Beatles were good, but just a B+ because you have heard that sound many times since (who influenced whom...Hmmm?)You also can’t compare it to the very developed sounds and better equipment that bands have in recent decades. These bands were creating completely new music. Innovators. Not copycats. And their early music was far different than this. Sweet little radio tunes teen girls would love (bubblegum).Here, they really stepped into their own groove on this one. I love so much of their later mature work. (Although Bus Stop in 1966 is a favourite). You will see those songs requested in the comments. Very talented and diverse sound. Thanks for reacting to this song! Bang A Gong by T- Rex would be awesome sometime

[@tommathews3964]

Couple of bands from the 60s that nobody is picking up on, but had huge radio presence: The Box Tops, and The Grass Roots. As far as the Box Tops go, "The Letter" is the big one (listen to Joe Cocker's version on Mad Dogs and Englishmen as well!) and "Cry Like a Baby". Both were really big radio hits. The Grass Roots had quite a few hits, probably the biggest being "Midnight Confession". Also charting for them would be, "Temptation Eyes" "I'd Wait a Million Years" "Things I Should Have Said" "Where Were You When I Needed You" . This was a very pivotal time in music, and there were so many other great bands that nobody else is doing, but were hugely inspirational, like "The Zombies" "The Dave Clark Five" "Rare Earth" and "The Association" (and many more). Sure their music sounds a bit dated now, but it's the foundation of what rock and pop became. If it weren't for banging heads with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark Five would have been absolutely HUGE! They were wildly popular anyway, but had the misfortune of being contemporaries of those other two bands and competing for airplay.

[@marjorythrash1045]

I am listening to this in my office before leaving for home - college closing for hurricane!

[@libraryfiles4470]

Small window to fly a kite. Prepare, stay out of harms way.

[@jimcarlson6157]

I heard your national CEO will nuke it today

[@ninamravlja3632]

@@jimcarlson6157 hope he doesn’t drown in his bunker 🙄😏

[@ALifeThatRocks]

It’s nice to hear a tone free guitar every once in a while. Clean.

[@scottjswenson]

Another classic, transports you right into some smoky bar.

[@jennifermclean9520]

I love you guys..thank you for bringing joy back into my heart and life!!

[@rayboyd7110]

I totally thought this CCR! No excuse as I’m old af! Lol. Btw, this song inspired Stevie Nick’s stage apparel. Keep up the awesomeness guys!

[@1ericamat]

Air that I breathe is my fave from them along with this this. Anything less than an A is a crime.

[@dennisvincent94]

Cat Stevens “Father and Son” followed by many classics such as “Peace Train” or “Morning Has Broken” or “Oh Very Young” or “Moonshadow’ or “Wild World” and more I can’t remember.

[@ButterflyDance444]

Hard Headed Woman is a must!!

[@dennisvincent94]

@@ButterflyDance444 Thanks, I was trying to remember that one. “I’m looking for a hard headed woman ...” great lyrics and sound. It is a must.

[@myratatano5187]

Hearing this brings me right back to 1972 with this record kicking off the back to school party 9th grade year!

[@DaleM66]

With this cut, there's only one out of the first 3 community polls (12 total) that hasn't been hit despite promises to do so. Kinda fitting that it has two of your favorite things - one of the most iconic guitar riffs and wall to wall cowbell. Nazareth Hair of the Dog deserves to be heard.

[@andyandalex]

@Dale DeLarm Despite promises to do so? I get where you’re coming from but no reason phrase it like that. We’re going to get to it friend, lol!

[@DaleM66]

You said it would be on the first deep cut livestream. Whatever...

[@andyandalex]

@Dale DeLarm Oh damn I’m sorry man, I must have forgot. Either way my point stands that it’s not fair/cool to come at it with that attitude, we’re both interested in hearing the track.

[@maryann1252]

@@andyandalex tell this dude you’re gonna play “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” for him and call it a day. People need to understand these guys have a life outside this channel and devote a hell of a lot of time on it. They can’t do every single request from everyone. Chill and enjoy FFS. Great job boys. Carry on....🙄

[@nicholasmckibbin1510]

@@maryann1252 Come to think of it that’s a good song suggestion. 😂 As well as an excellent point.

[@petepower4217]

One of the best guitar intros in all of rock and roll history. Anybody hear how CCR was influenced by this band? "With just one look I was a bad mess" my oh my, what a woman can do to you in the space of a moment!

[@jcroston3266]

So after the Hollies it makes sense to do something from CSNY, which had a ton of hits and some great classic rock iconic tunes. Suite Judy Blue Eyes, Wooden Ships, Wasted on the Way, Treat Your Children Well, Woodstock, so many great tunes.

[@johnnyjga]

Love the One You're With

[@charlesduncan6529]

The Bass justs BOOMS in this song, love it!!

[@pattyfair7384]

Can you please do Fleetwood Mac “Hypnotized”? You guys are gonna love it! (This was before Stevie)

[@mt9054]

Absolutely!

[@idcniles]

Yes this. I often forget this is a FM song.

[@michaelligue3842]

Peter Green ..... great song for Mac

[@mt9054]

No...Bob Welch...

[@JoBisbee]

I am still obsessed with Hypnotized!

[@davidshingledecker1016]

Their greatest hits album is choked full of hits. Maybe not all rockers but every one of them tell a story and make you sit back and think and without a "formula" or "set sound" each song is unique in style and sound. Bus Stop, He Ain't Heavy, King Midas in Reverse, Carousel, et al, all great songs.

[@MelissaMFrye]

I'm very fond of The Hollies. "The Air That I Breathe" is on more than one of my playlists. I really like "Bus Stop" as well. I've been trying for a while (years) to write a poem based on the 'umbrella' from "Bus Stop."

[@michaelclabaugh7204]

Ahhh yes...brings back memories. I spent many hours cruising with this tune blasting.

[@4keystone1]

Always gave the volume a twist up when this came on the radio; come to think of it all their hits were turn-it-ups;) A good alternative in the same groove is Time Of the Season by the Zombies. Radio bliss.

[@erniehenderson1100]

Very talented man with some songs you probably know but you didn’t know it was the hollies my favorite is the air that I breathe

[@johnkominar8417]

Always reminded me of CCR

[@ericanderson2791]

CCR ACTUALLY SUED THEM OVER THIS SONG, LOL

[@petterv6604]

Everything about this song screams CCR lmao

[@love-vy1ry]

@@ericanderson2791 Not true

[@artprince9163]

They came before. CCR

[@ericanderson2791]

@@love-vy1ry Long_Cool_Woman_in_a_Black_Dress

[@pattiboyes686]

Thanks for The Hollies listen. Some great music there!

[@mattshaw6180]

Try some early Hollies with Nash (and their fantastic harmonies), like "On a Carousel" or "Look Through Any Window." They're brilliant mid-60s songs.

[@joegoulet7299]

Damn good show guys. I have always loved this hit (banger) from this band. Great story and please keep the positivity rolling. Your videos keep this frontliner going.

[@gingerbaker1]

Derivative? Not when they recorded it - it was fresh. :)

[@DreamsSketcher]

Exactly. That was a big oops.Did they not check the date of the song or band, or even tell just by the sound? Love these guys, but they did not place this song in context at all.

[@scottmcrae3355]

Other than the fact that there was this other little band called CCR😉

[@Ianmackable]

@@scottmcrae3355 Keep in mind that this song was a hit a couple of years after CCR's heyday. To a lot of kids hearing it on AM radio it would have been totally fresh. Besides, to my ears Allan Clarke doesn't sound anything like John Fogerty. The similarity is in the guitar sound and the echoey production. A style that Fogerty intended as a tribute to the Sun Records sound of the 50's.

[@cazgerald9471]

I seem to recall John Fogerty filing a lawsuit over this song.

[@Ianmackable]

@@cazgerald9471 Yes, I always thought that was small-minded of him. That same year Little Richard's publishers sued Fogerty over "Travelin' Band". It was settled out of court.

[@kwoz61]

I dare you to sit still while listening to this song! Such a fun happy-go-lucky song!

[@detritus8095]

This song is great, but the Hollies are better known for tight vocal harmonies and a more sedate tempo, like "The Air That I Breathe".

[@Mr05Chuck]

This song reminds me of cruising Friday nights downtown Spokane for hours just to see and be seen. Cool days