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Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress

Get down with The Hollies' surprisingly gritty 1971 hit, "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress"...
BAND | The Hollies

"Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress"

Last updated 📅 2025-04-16

Get down with The Hollies' surprisingly gritty 1971 hit, "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress"! A departure from their pop sound, this swamp rock classic features a killer guitar riff and Allan Clarke's distinctive vocals, becoming one of their biggest international successes.

  • TITLE: Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress
  • BAND: The Hollies
  • GENRE: Swamp Rock
  • RELEASEDAY: October 08
  • YEAR: 1971

Featured on the 1971 album Distant Light and rocketing up the US charts in 1972, "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" showcased a different side of The Hollies. Inspired by Creedence Clearwater Revival, this swamp rock track, penned by Clarke, Roger Cook, and Roger Greenaway, hit hard with its reverb-laden guitar and driving beat.

This 1971 rock staple stands out with its iconic slapping bassline and atmospheric guitar intro. Telling a noir-ish tale, "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" remains The Hollies' highest-charting single in the US, a testament to its unique swamp rock groove and enduring cool.

SONG MEANING: The song tells a story from the point of view of an FBI agent raiding a bootleg liquor operation ("Working for the FBI"). Amidst the action, he becomes captivated by a mysterious and alluring woman present at the scene ("a long cool woman in a black dress"), who is revealed to be connected to the operation's boss.

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"The Hollies"

The Hollies remain legends of the British Invasion, celebrated for their distinctive three-part vocal harmonies and a string of catchy, well-crafted pop-rock hits throughout the 1960s and 70s. Their enduring melodies and polished sound secured their place in rock and roll history globally.
  • TITLE: The Hollies
  • ACTIVE: 1962–present (1962)
  • BAND: The Hollies
Beyond their harmony-rich pop origins, the band showcased surprising versatility. Around 1971, they embraced a grittier, Creedence Clearwater Revival-influenced swamp rock sound, exemplified by a major international hit single featuring a famous reverberating guitar riff and a noir-ish narrative about a mysterious woman...
THE HOLLIES: Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress
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