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G. Sheppard, covered the song on his 1997 album Nothin' on But the Radio. A cappella group Rockapella released a version on their 1995 album Primer. Their version often accompanied the map round on Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" was the first song played by the band Phish.
The 1972 hit, one of the last for the Hollies, made it to No. 2 in the USA, but a major shake up in the group prevented it from regaining its 60’s place as one of the top British Invasion bands.
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Black's version charted on the Hot Country Songs chart at #58. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" (also titled "Long Cool Woman" or "Long Cool Woman ") is a song written by Allan Clarke, Roger Cook, and Roger Greenaway and performed by the British rock group The Hollies. Originally appearing on the album Distant Light, it was released as a single on 17 April 1972 , selling 2 million copies worldwide, including 1.5 million in the United States. It reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1972 for two weeks, behind Gilbert O'Sullivan's "Alone Again ". Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. Heavy metal rocker Vince Neil released a heavier version of "Long Cool Woman", along with other covers and original material, on his third studio album, Tattoos & Tequila, on 22 June 2010.
They also played the song at their 15th and 20th anniversary concerts. Phantom, Rocker & Slick released their version on their 1986 album Cover Girl. OEA Auctions will bid incrementally for you up to your maximum bid.
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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". Country music singer Clint Black released his version of the song to country radio on 19 February 2008, under the title "Long Cool Woman".
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