The Hollies - Long Cool Woman | REACTION

[@nashburnette7247]

"Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress)" by The Hollies has been called the greatest Creedence Clearwater Revival song they NEVER recorded.

[@oldermusiclover]

very true

[@adam.4487]

LOL that's a great statement. Eyes closed I would have though CCR! yikes.

[@nashburnette7247]

@@adam.4487 ........ It's far and away my favorite song by The Hollies, but I can't say if or not that's the reason.

[@cathyopthof8136]

Ha ha!

[@georgitchobanov9299]

The first time I heard it I was like... what is that CCR Song? Doesn't sound familiar at all oOOOOO xD I was so confused :D

[@Anniearchy]

My favorite was their oldest hit, seemed so innocent: “Bus Stop!”

[@wilfbentley6738]

My fave is Magic Woman Touch, The Air That I Breathe, He Ain't Heavy and this one.

[@MyNameIsBucket]

Bus Stop is definitely my favorite even though it doesn't qualify as one of those instantly-recognizable classics.

[@donnylynch2842]

Song gets stuck in my head for days

[@MusicLover-wo7ig]

@@MyNameIsBucket Bus Stop is definitely a recognizable classic for sure.

[@MusicLover-wo7ig]

@Jon Birch Carrie Anne is a classic too.

[@Noname-ni1dy]

One of the best rock songs ever. This goes to full volume when it plays while I am driving.

[@marthalowe1556]

Same

[@elmoomle4565]

"The Air That I Breathe' is another Hollies goodie...

[@wilfbentley6738]

Another one of my favourite Hollies tunes is Magic Woman Touch.

[@lindahandley5267]

I love that one too!

[@UrsaMajorPrime]

@jamal - React to this one please

[@kimberlystark3944]

Most romantic song ever!!

[@blossom_n_gin]

OMGosh.... this is one of my favorites.... Love it!😍

[@kellsinpdx]

This is an all time favorite song of mine! The Hollies are underrated nowadays in my opinion!

[@charleslatora5750]

Agree.

[@randycooper3428]

same here

[@thomascarpenter7415]

Every time I went to my favorite “ Club “ in Fayetteville NC I’d tip the DJ to play this ... Safire to the center stage, Safire on center stage ! Lol

[@Irish-Rose]

Wow! Hadn’t heard this in years! 😄❗️💯💯💯

[@fgf366]

I totally agree with you!!..👍👌😃

[@dennisvincent94]

One of the most iconic introductions in rock history, you know the song in under 1 second when it starts playing. I also love the lyrics in this rock classic, “sitting in a nest of bad men, whiskey bottles piling high...”

[@veganlovebirds1559]

I’m in tears right now. This was my father’s favorite song and yesterday when you posted this was the Anniversary of his death. I haven’t felt this close to him in a minute. Today is my birthday and it was a wonderful surprise. Thank you Jamel ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@rowdyrx6109]

Vegan Lovebirds happy belated birthday!

[@lindahandley5267]

Now you're making ME cry. I'm glad it was a good memory for you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Your dad and I must have been near the same age. Those were great days.

[@veganlovebirds1559]

linda handley thank you for the kind words Linda ❤️

[@veganlovebirds1559]

linda handley wow right after I replied to your message a commercial just came on TV for Woodbridge wine with this song?!? I’ve got goosebumps. Makes you wonder...

[@lindahandley5267]

@@veganlovebirds1559 My pleasure.

[@onlyme114]

I've probably heard this song a thousand times over the years and I still can't sit in one spot while it's playing !!!😂😂😂

[@neilkapelka2557]

Jamel, you always say this to us, but I wanted to tell you that I hope you’re continuing to stay safe and are hanging in there too! Tough times right now and your channel definitely makes them a little better.

[@Nan-59]

TOTALLY AGREE!💥✌🏻

[@josephpalazolo1699]

Neil Kapelka thank for saying what I would imagine most of us feel but haven’t said and thank you for reminding Jamel that he is appreciated and not taken for granted.

[@angelajakem366]

I really always liked this song, but found it difficult to understand most of what he's saying!

[@christy2808]

🙏❤ AMEN

[@FjarilGoddess]

Yes indeed and tha k you for reminding us of the importance of giving gratitude to one who brings us so much joy laughter and some much needed peace... Blessings to you Jamal and to all of the fans here.

[@oldairyheir]

Hollies also did 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother', and 'The Air that I Breathe', among others. Thanks again, take care, Jamel!

[@speckledove]

I love them too. Air that i breath is so romantic

[@danohstoolbox]

The air that i breathe is a epic song

[@MrFloyd-te1nh]

The Air That I Breathe is a cover, the original song was written by Albert Hammond

[@understandingitall3927]

I just realized they did “The Air That I Breathe,” about a year ago..love this bands versatility! Good job with this selection man!!!

[@jonathanmaybury5698]

@@understandingitall3927 They did "the air that I breathe" back in 1974, I don't know where you got that information from but it is dead wrong.

[@jimfrederick3907]

One of the best male singers of the era!

[@TexasMagnolia]

This was “The Song” at the skating rink! Everybody Skate!

[@leeann3920]

"Bus Stop", "The Air That I Breathe", "Carrie Anne" are all great. "The Air That I Breathe" is a superb love song. Glad you found The Hollies!

[@TheCatandCrystalWitch]

Lee Ann All my favorites also!

[@niearallitar9844]

watch reo brothers covering the hollies zusanne and bus stop. it was top notch.

[@karlagoddard2353]

The Air That I Breath is an awesome song. I get goosebumps on that one!

[@itsmissyvonne]

OOOOOH! "The Air That I Breathe," breath-taking love song.

[@LaJefa1018]

Of Course, The Air That I Breathe!!!!! Super Beautiful Song!!!!!.....

[@glennelfmann3143]

Don't think I've ever heard anyone suggest this one - Wild Thing by the Troggs

[@charleslatora5750]

Yes! A must!!!!! Please!!

[@tonygee6418]

"Love is All Around"

[@matthewdrake4385]

If your going with that, how about Louie Louie or 96 Tears? Classic garage rock.

[@daveowens9849]

Wild Thing...by Fancy! Same song, different year!

[@ronaldswantek6344]

A must!!!

[@mdkram]

"Bus Stop" is my favorite song of theirs. You'll like that one. Good story too.

[@sarahmcmullen6028]

Bus Stop was written by Graham Gouldman/ 10cc fame

[@debbiechang5781]

“He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” or “Bus Stop” are two more great songs from this underrated band

[@bryansproles2879]

A lot of people could easily mistake this for CCR, the styles and slightly raspy voice are so similar.

[@TheMovieHowze]

I always did as a kid

[@grimson]

So true, and kind of crazy because so much of the rest of the Hollies' catalog is more traditional British Invasion and NOTHING like CCR!

[@bigmike2464]

@@grimson After Graham Nash left their style changed

[@kirkyoshida1076]

Like me for years

[@eagleotto2527]

I always thought this was a CCR song, wow, I've been educated

[@Meyzen76]

"That EPIC part!" Exactly. One of the dirtiest chug riffs I ever heard. If that don't make you move a part of your body, you're probably dead. Always loved this song.

[@charlareese8871]

Meyzen76 Me too! "... you're probably dead." Made me laugh! 😄

[@cunard61]

They were truly great, one of most unique groups of all time.

[@margaretflounders8510]

Yep..no one says CCR sounds like the Hollies....

[@LMDinNC]

This is a song you could imagine being made into a feature-length film.

[@davidhawley3337]

Yes, a kind of 1940s film noir type thing.

[@purplehaazebee1649]

I'm so happy that you have done this. You need to do "The Air That I Breathe".

[@douglewis6129]

He ain't heavy, he's my brother.... The air that I breathe

[@michaelclabaugh7204]

Ahhh yeah...now we're talkin'. I've cruised many of highways with this tune playing. One of THE best cruising songs of all time. Thanks for doing this one.

[@BoingBB]

I don't think the Hollies ever made a bad song!

[@deborahcornell171]

Try some earlier 60's Hollies when Graham Nash of CSN was with them.."Bus Stop" & "Carrie Anne"...simple but very famous & well loved. And you look so bright, sunshiny & SUMMERY! You always lift my spirits but today just looking at you does it!🧡💛💙

[@prognerd39]

Seconding this. Fantastic harmonies on both of those tunes

[@sandyamaulana2317]

"Carrie Anne" has such a beautiful harmony.

[@lightningbug276]

Can’t lose with Crosby, Stills, and Nash!

[@dmac8949]

Yes when The Hollies at their best werer when Nash was with them. Of all the great stuff The Hollies did, this and He Ain't heavy are my least liked Hollies songs.Bus Stop and Stop, Stop, Stop some of their best.

[@bobriemersma]

Johnny Rivers "Secret Agent Man" and "Poor Side of Town" and "Summer Rain"

[@shawni321]

Yes! Johnny Rivers STILL sounds good!!!!

[@Tmolesky]

Yes! I second Summer Rain!

[@Hobodeluxe960]

Slow Dancin,Swaying to the Music. Mountain of Love etc.

[@tonyanderson3143]

Yes definitely

[@David_Theisen]

Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu!!

[@roblambert9149]

The best memory I have of this song was in 1972. I was heated South of Jacksonville on 95. I had just been dumped by the golddigger I was engaged to. My pal and I were headed to Miami to party for a weekend. The Playboy Club was deeply involved. About 3:00 in the morning we were listening to some AM station in South Carolina. The Skip was wide open that morning. The DJ said, "Here are the Hollies singing Long Black Woman in a Cool Dress." Everytime I hear this it makes me smile.

[@haroldmachroli7038]

My absolute favorite Hollies song. LOVE this.

[@vickieray]

You did it!!! Thank you ☮️💖♥️ A huge song for them from 1974 is “The Air That I Breathe” It’s beautiful ♥️

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

He aint Heavy...Hes my Brother..Bus Stop..Air that I Breathe

[@slowerthinker]

Bus Stop is my fav Hollies tune.

[@dschardt66]

YES! I was going to comment this

[@shiningwolf8269]

Love he ain't heavy

[@Anniearchy]

Bus Stop!

[@Nan-59]

Yes! BUS STOP! A Classic!

[@andymacke5163]

They sound familiar because the have a similar sound to CCR “Creedance” for a long time I thought this song was a CCR creation!

[@CarrotDugTooDeep]

I won a lot of bets with people that argued that it was CCR...lol

[@jamieshanahan4567]

True. Similar sound.

[@casalaiz4413]

You mean CCR sound similar to the Hollies! 😊

[@casalaiz4413]

@Denise Uhlry It's all good 👍

[@debbielogsdon3164]

I thought it was CCR too

[@mrfester42]

"I saw her head up to the table with a tall walkin' big black cat. Charlie said, I hope that you're able, boy 'Cause I'm telling you she knows where it's at!"

[@jesslynn105]

Love this song! You have to play The Air That I Breathe!!! Please!!

[@donparker8246]

Allan Clarke had an incredible voice.

[@workingman6681]

This song was in one of my favorite sports movie, Remember The Titans!!! Denzel Washington.

[@betsyduane3461]

This song was a huge departure in sound for them. In the Hollies' native United Kingdom, the song was only a modest success for the band, peaking at number 32 on the charts. However, it was a smash hit in the United States, peaking at number 2 for two weeks.

[@SCA440]

All i need is the air that I breathe, He aint heavy, bus stop. Hollies have A ton of hits! Graham Nash from CSN is from the Hollies...

[@johnbarton1339]

The Hollies biggest came AFTER Nash left the band!

[@tonyvoyles296]

The Hollies.....massive songs. Legends

[@DaisyAnnabelle65]

Badass! 🎼 There was definitely something in the water in England because the rock groups were crazy good!

[@robertcutting4007]

I can remember this song blasting out of radios when I was 14, 15 years old. I have always loved this song. It's the rhythm and the story that got me!

[@beatnpotatoes]

Check out their songs - he ain’t heavy, he’s my brother - Carrie Ann - Bus stop.....all fire 🔥

[@donparker8246]

These are all good ones. I also like Stop Stop Stop.

[@SaltyPirate71]

The Air That I Breathe

[@sn1ckers100]

Pay you back with interest is very good also

[@kbusby4824]

@@SaltyPirate71 Yes, just saw it on a list of the top 100 songs of the 70s.

[@SaltyPirate71]

@@kbusby4824 Long Cool Woman gets the most play because of the guitar and drums, but I think The Air That I Breathe is the better song. Although I would gladly take the royalties for either.

[@rockymountainrussian2540]

One of the best openings to any song. This is from Remember the Titans also.

[@msminicooper2010]

Your joy when listening to this song made my day!!!

[@BooLee01]

Been listen to this in my car for decades. It's one of my favorites.

[@r.awilliams9815]

This song has the best intro ever.

[@Meyzen76]

"The Air That I Breathe" is another great one by The Hollies!

[@bellab6275]

All great suggestions. Love watching you. These songs take me back to a time when music was great. So many great bands. This one brought a tear to my eye. Just remember listening to this, laying in the sun. To Jamel and everyone thanks for the reaction and comments. So many good memories. Take care and be well!

[@dalecrowe7757]

Love the "crunchy" guitar sound they get. The right kind of amp and the right kind of pick works wonders.

[@ralphsanchico2452]

So are those 3 lead guitars in there? The reason why I'm asking is because I wanted to suggest this to a friend of mind to do a cover song on it. But it looks like it would work better with all 3 guitars!

[@Nan-59]

“The air I breathe” came out in ‘74! I turned 15 that summer ✌🏻

[@angelamillard6418]

I remember singing this in the back seat of my mom's car without seat belts lol!

[@shakti7457]

That's another great one!

[@rokkkrinn2793]

I turned 2 that summer. 😆

[@deadbettafish8493]

I love this song so much. You should listen to “Radar Love” by Golden Earring, but it has to be the full version so you get the whole experience. It’s another classic.

[@vincentsablan732]

"I've been driving all night, my hands wet on the wheel.. " BRILLIANT

[@Anniearchy]

OOOh that reminds me how strange Jamal would be for Golden Earring's "Twilight Zone"

[@susanoneill370]

Huge fan of GE! "Twilight Zone" had more play but Radar's full version is fab!

[@angelitafortner314]

One of their best songs! Everytime I hear this song I jump up and can't help but dance to this sexy song!! I love 'Bus Stop', 'He ain't heavy he's my Brother', 'Carrie Anne' . . I love my Hollies🥰🥰

[@jdunkmann]

Jamel, I love your energy, the vibe you put off while listening to great music!!

[@debs3957]

I was about 14 or 15 when this came out. I used to listen to Casey Kasem's Top 40 on Saturdays, and for some reason, I remember this one specifically.

[@allanerickson5053]

Casey also hosted a television music show, Shebang, way back when

[@christy2808]

@@IslaSkye123 😂😂 same!!

[@debs3957]

@@IslaSkye123 I didn't have that capability, but I kept track a few times by writing the songs down as he announced them.

[@danielburke9881]

@@IslaSkye123 love songs and dedications

[@mistagunther8569]

Kasem: "Deb S, thank you for listening. AND now... on to number 17 on the charts......."

[@hollydatsopoulos7998]

“The Air That I Breathe” is my favorite song by The Hollies, but I love this one too! I always have to crank it up when I hear it in the car! 😄

[@thebigcevap]

To use your signature phrase: “Come on, man!”. You hit a 180 on the 🎯 Jamel with this reaction video. 🙏 for keeping this music alive...

[@phillipharrison2836]

'Stop stop stop', 'King Midas in reverse', 'The day that Curly Billy shot down Crazy Sam McGee' and 'Carrie Ann'. Thanks for the memories. Also try The Dave Clark Five, also part of the British invasion of the mid sixties. 'Glad all over' is one of their best.

[@ministersinister807]

Bus Stop, He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother, Carrie Ann, look through any window, and Stop in the Name of Love are some of my favorites from the Hollies.

[@GJRight]

The Romantics, “What I like About You”

[@wreathsbybeth8104]

Yes!!!!

[@JustMeAndThePossums]

Thank You! I had my own Jamel moment with this one. I thought of the Hollies as "The Air That I Breath" and nothing else that interested me. Then this one started and "I know this song" - not one of my all-time favorites, but very famous and worth keeping in my collection of top songs of all time.

[@curlybrownk9]

This is one of those songs, that the louder you play, the better it gets. Try it. Definitely one of my faves.

[@rhiahlMT]

More from the Hollies, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother. One of their best. Very popular with the Vietnam Vets and for soldiers up through today.

[@DreamsSketcher]

Rhiahl An incredible song.

[@Caseytify]

That's the one I was going to mention. Fun fact: Graham Nash was in the Hollies before he joined CSN.

[@kbusby4824]

This is my favorite song by them. I am 5'9". I guess that explains my love for this song.

[@Ralf09]

First heard this when I was 15, great memories from a great song..

[@ladykaycey]

They had so many hits. Like others have mentioned, The air that I breathe, Carrie Anne, bustop, Jennifer Eccles, on a carousel, look through any window and I'm alive. Such a great group.

[@sexyrexy4507]

You're going to love, "Bus stop".... enjoy!

[@robinhall3160]

I hope you are successful at keeping the music alive and stimulating the interest of the younger generation. You’re off to a good start and I truly enjoy your videos!

[@mountaingator7673]

One of my all-time favorite songs - came out when I was 7 years old and I've loved it ever since!!

[@looneyjudith]

I LOVE The Air that I Breathe by these guys. Beautiful song.

[@shakti7457]

The Hollies sand, "He ain't heavy, he's my brother", an absolute classic!!! Additionally, have u ever listen to, "American Woman", by The Guess Who?

[@ritahall2378]

What about Lenny Kravitz ??!!!!!!!! American woman

[@TheCaptinhazmat]

@@ritahall2378 The original is better. I like Lenny but gotta go with the original on this one.

[@MrFloppy131]

@@ritahall2378 The Original is always better than someone else doing it

[@klw11jlw00]

I'm pretty sure American women is anti America. Originally written by a Canadian I think. Stay away from me... Your war machines.. Worth checking out the meaning

[@nancynewby1233]

This was one of the very first 45’s that I bought back in the day. I felt cool owning it.

[@angrylittlespider_9701]

Always loved the groove this song. That bass. Can't not get into this. "We gotta keep this music alive." Always much love, Jamel.

[@Dan-eh4tg]

In 1967, David Crosby was kicked out of the Byrds. In early 1968, Buffalo Springfield broke up and Neil Young and Steven Stills' were looking for a place to land. And in December 1968, Graham Nash left The Hollies. Luckily for us, those four found each other.

[@lynnelle66]

I just love this song by The Hollies. Check out their song, “He ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.”

[@baskervillebee6097]

Or as we said, "He's my brother and he weighs a ton." 😆

[@angelaackerman8934]

He just did that song before this one.

[@MrWolf954]

Brother from another mother, I just have this feeling that our spirits must have met in another time....we just like to vibe to the same tunes....I hope you and yours are staying safe brother peace and love with a bit of SOUL

[@carriagegirl4260]

As well as their great 60s music, you really have to listen to their 70s and 80s recordings as well. Not forgetting Gasoline Alley Bred, Hey Willy, The Day That Curly Billy Shot Down Crazy Sam McGee, I'm Down, Son of a Rotten Gambler, Stormy Waters, Don't Let Me Down , Sandy (4th July Ashbury Park). Then their is also Allan Clarke's solo recordings, his recording of Sunrise is brilliant. They all have so much talent.

[@saltydan2858]

Thanks for doing this one, it has a special place in my heart. We had been forward deployed in Japan for years and our ship changed home ports to Long Beach Ca. We were all excited to be back home as it were and the evening before we pulled into port we were steaming along at a pretty good clip and I went up on the fantail with my boombox (this was in 88). I was able to pick a US radio station and this song was playing. I cranked it up and there were maybe a dozen of us shouting dancing, it was great!

[@kertlabelle4219]

The Air that I Breathe. It's haunting beauty is the greatest testament to romantic love

[@miketaylor8510]

Bad ass song love the guitar 🎸 Jamel one last time I’m asking Kenny Wayne Shepherd Aberdeen and Blue on Black please

[@angelamillard6418]

Omg blue on black

[@karlsmith2570]

How about adding "Lie To Me" to that list too

[@mariefc8504]

LOVE Blue on Black...oh that song!

[@emd523]

Blue on black.A fabulous song Jamal.

[@laurie5925]

Great song and Kenny Wayne is from my hometown.

[@sjenkins3309]

I've always loved this song, even from childhood! Fantastic musical arrangement. 🎸🥁🔥

[@stealthimaster8583]

Love this song, reminds me of when they would play this song at the skating rink for people to do the backwards two step clicking their wheels to the beat of the song.

[@jimmcmahon0720]

Billy Thorpe Children of the Sun album version please.

[@lasvegasbill4711]

Jim McMahon Leland Sklar just did a video about that song, he was the bass player on that album and talks about Billy Thorpe. I highly recommend checking that out.

[@thomasrose7713]

I was going to say that 😂

[@tgranny3547]

Yes!!

[@deenoruve1542]

And while he's having a look at Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs, Cigarettes and whiskey and wild, wild women, Most people I know (think that I'm crazy) and look at their performance from Sunbury in the early 70's 👌

[@tgranny3547]

@@deenoruve1542 I don't know them

[@paulmiller957]

Great video you should really react to the Band so great The weight Up in cripple creek The night they drove old Dixie down

[@cocobeauvier]

The Hollies are a BRITISH rock group best known for their distinctive three-part vocal harmony style. The Hollies became one of the leading British groups of the 1960s and into the mid 1970s.

[@RuthKing-wm9nw]

The Hollies what memories..their music is great..can't sit still lol!

[@Chicken_Wing91]

This is my jam!

[@jaimegarcia6114]

Yet another one of most favorite tunes Jamel!! The Hollies had hits in the 60's too.

[@exeter1985]

If you have seen the movie 'Remember the Titans' then you definitely heard this song.

[@melissaward6311]

This was THE song back in the day. Thank you again for this.

[@LaserRanger15]

The "N" in CSN, was in this band

[@Defmusicman1]

He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother The Air That I Breathe Perhaps their most well known songs in addition to this one. Great vocals and musicianship.

[@deb5710]

They were also hot in the 1960's, with hits like Bus Stop, On A Carousel, Carrie Ann, etc. Additional info on the Hollies, Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills and Nash, was a former member of the Hollies.

[@marthacrowley1644]

My favorite song by the Holly's He's he ain't heavy he's my brother. The song came out during the Vietnam era In the song 1 soldier carries another who is wounded To safety and help. I have never heard the song without crying. I promise it will touch you deeply. I watch you a lot and love seeing your reactions. You are 1 of a very few That has not resorted to using profanity all the way through a reaction. Thank you so much for that

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

Jamal, I'd love to see you react to Dusty Springfield singing Son of a Preacher Man.

[@gooddognigel4947]

One would never know they were Brits by listening to this song.

[@beckywatt5048]

Look up the lead singer , he sang for like five different groups in a,very short period of time .

[@nigelglover3220]

@@beckywatt5048 Huh? What five different groups did Allan Clarke sing for? I think you are confused!

[@bettyann1951]

The rythem guitarist is Tony Hicks. He is not given the acknowledgement he deserves! Another great hit was He Ain't Heavy, Hes My. Brother, On a Carousel, Carrie Anne, Look Thru Any Window, and a ton more! I have followed them for over 50 years, but never got to see them in person. I was supposed to see them this Sat 7/12, but thanks to the Coronavirus, the concert was cancelled. They don't like playing the USA, to crazy here I guess, lol! The singer her, is Allan Clarke, he left the band because of a medical condition. After all these years, Bobby Elliott, drummer, and Tony Hicks are the last 2 remaining members. The still sound awesome!!

[@warrenburlingame7087]

One of my favorite songs of all time. The bass in this song is killer

[@missbelled6700]

2 Steps To Get People Groovin' 1. Strong, Simple Bass 2. Turn That Thing Way UP In The Mix!

[@bethmerryfield7186]

Jamel, try Donna Summer, Love to Love You Baby, and I Feel Love. Great roller skating songs.

[@shannonhailey7187]

And Mac Arthur Park live....so so good!

[@robertw.munden9210]

The Hollies -"The Air That I Breath". One of there Love songs. also "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother".

[@rickcline9640]

I like hearing a brother saying We Have To Keep This Music Alive! Amen!!! Jamel right on man!

[@lynb2039]

you are adorable. glad you joined the Hollies-initiated! Black Dress - one of the greatest R 'n R songs of all time. Don't know about you, but I think that the 70's was the most innovative, fun, experimental, AWESOME music era in American history. What an amazing mix of genres and creativity. Thanks for the blog.