Hi, Folks -

From 1972, here are The Hollies with "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress", which as a single went to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It first appeared on the group's 1971 "Distant Light" album. Wikipedia says:

On the day "Long Cool Woman" was recorded at AIR Studios, the group's producer, Ron Richards, was ill and, as a result, the song was produced by the group. The song is different from most Hollies songs in that there are no three-part vocal harmonies, and the song features lead guitar and lead vocal work by Allan Clarke. Upon his return, Ron Richards mixed the recording.[2]

The song was written in the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival, in terms of the vocal, rhythm, and melodic style. It came out in the summer of 1972, that same time when Creedence split up. Clarke imitated John Fogerty's vocal style, which was based on the Creedence song "Green River".

According to Clarke, the song was written "in about five minutes". When the song made its mark in America, Clarke had already left the band; but Clarke feels that "it wasn't unfortunate", since he had written the song.[2] Clarke rejoined the Hollies in the summer of 1973, partly due to the success of this song.

Thanks to YouTuber Hoopie88.

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https://youtu.be/lP94PlEtsEQ

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--hobie