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Song of the Day #6,663: ‘Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress)’ – The Hollies

The Hollies had to wait more than two decades for their first Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, but they made it in on the first ballot. Eligible since 1989, they ultimately joined the Class of 2010.

Formed in 1962 by Graham Nash and Allan Clarke, The Hollies officially retired from touring in August of this year, putting them up there with The Rolling Stones in terms of longevity. They recorded into the 2000s but enjoyed most of their success between 1963-1974.

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Song of the Day #4,059: ‘The Air That I Breathe’ – Albert Hammond

Here’s a copyright infringement tale that goes a few layers deep, and one I think is a neat illustration of how similar elements can lead to completely different songs.

In 1972, singer-songwriter Albert Hammond released the song ‘The Air That I Breathe’ on his album It Never Rains in Southern California (the title track of which is his best-known hit). He wrote the song, which is embedded below as today’s SOTD, with Mike Hazelwood.

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