Formed in Manchester in 1962 by childhood friends Allan
Clarke (b. 15 April 1942, Salford, Lancashire, England;
vocals), and Graham Nash (b. 2 February 1942, Blackpool,
Lancashire, England; vocals/guitar). They had already been
singing together locally for a number of years as a
semi-professional duo under a number of names such as the
Guytones, the Two Teens and Ricky And Dane. They enlarged
the group by adding Eric Haydock (b. 3 February 1943,
Burnley, Lancashire, England; bass) and Don Rathbone
(drums), to became the Fourtones and then the Deltas.
Following the recruitment of local guitar hero Tony Hicks
from the Dolphins (b. 16 December 1943, Nelson, Lancashire,
England) they became the Hollies. Almost immediately they
were signed to the same label as the Be More...
Review about Hollies Big British Explosion | Reviewer: Dave
------ About the song I Can't Let Go performed by Hollies
I was a young teenager in the US when the Hollies broke onto the music scene.
Although "I Can't Let Go" didn't chart as well as their big hits, to me it personifies the best of the British Invasion. Tight harmonies, a driving drum and bass line, and some strong guitar work, take me back to a point in 60's rock just on the cusp of psychedelia.
It was definitely a time of growing out of innocence, but still a kinder and gentler era.
After just 10 seconds of hearing this for the first time I knew it was heading for No 1. The 60's was a great era for pop, but this was one of the best, and has been etched on my mind ever since. A great record by a truly great group.
ROMANY Hollies "Crosby Stills Nash & Young" album | Reviewer: TomasHakansson
------ About the album Romany performed by Hollies
This is Hollies Crosby Stills Nash & Young album. The album is fantastic with only two original Hollies songs "Touch" (Mikael Rickfors) and "Blue In The Morning" (Lynch/Hicks). The album starts with a brilliant version of Lesley/Day's "Won't You Feel Good That Morning" and with the Swede Rickfors behind the microphone it rocks like hell. On the new CD realese you find a version of the song "Witchy Woman", later a big hit with Eagles. To make a long story short, by the album and you will be suprised that Hollies could do a "american sound" album with a Swedish singer, odd but true.
Hmmmm....guess The Hollies misunderstood the lyrics, as well....the song is listed as LONG COOL WOMAN IN A BLACK DRESS on their albums. Are you saying you know more about this than the artist?
*****
A fine mess up in lyrics | Reviewer: missheard | 2/13/2007
Just a quick note..
Title of this song is actually Fine Mess
second line is actually fine mess not bad mess
but since second line is hard to understand it has become know as long cool woman in a black dress
No matter what the title or lyrics I agree it is timeless and will NEVER get old...
I listen to this Hollies classic all the time, along with "Long Dark Road."
BTW, LOL Jim, it wasn't THAT innocent a time. After all alcohol was the drug of choice, it was prohibited, and people willingly broke the law to have it anyway ... the events in the song probably take place in a speakeasy.
just downloaded this CLASSIC HOLLIES song it takes me back years when we were young and there were no drugs and stuff like that .they dont write songs like this anymore.pity.
I remember this song playing on the radio back in the day when it became a huge hit and, to this day, I think it's one of the most romantics songs ever composed.
This song is timeless.It will never die.I have never heard a song like it;I mean there's not even a guitar solo in it,but who cares,it's superb.The vocals are so on,and I think it is right up there with Pink Floyd's "Brain Damage/Eclipse" and "Astronomy" by Blue Oyster Cult.One of My all time favorites.
This song is timeless.It's one of those that will be around forever.If I had to pick 20 songs to go up in a space shuttle with Me,this would be in the top 2,along with side 2 of "the dark side of the moon" by pink floyd.I mean,I don't even thinnk it has a guitar solo in it,but it does'nt need it,either.
Oh Man! Will you listen to the Reverb on this song. First time I heard this song I thought it was CCR, but I didn't hear that voice I was used to, & then discovered it was the Hollies. Imagine that. They must have used a nice Fender Amp with Reverb cranked or mabey a Ampeg Reverbrocket? If anyone knows what they used for the guitar & voice please reply? Hollies, you cut a fine classic. Everyone I know loves your song.
Every time I hear this song it takes me back to a different time. i love it. I also hear it on a lot of movies.
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