3 Songs by The Hollies performed by Crystal Drive (live 1973)

Crystal Drive was a cover band based in Madeira Beach, Florida during the early to mid 1970s. They were fans of The Hollies and their set included the hit “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress” as well as the rarely covered songs “Survival of the Fittest” and “Gasoline Alley Bred.” These cuts feature the lead vocals and piano of Chris Jones. This audio was recorded live on Thanksgiving 1973. The video (made in 2024) was made to celebrate the talent and tightness of this band.
Crystal Drive personnel:
Chris Jones - keyboards & vocals
Lonnie "Butch" Ledford - bass & vocals
Jeff Lloyd- guitar, vocals, and band MC
Mark Stock - drums & vocals
Images include Crystal Drive and spin-off photos, The Hollies, and candid cameos of Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean), Richard Basehart, Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Cary Grant, Peter Lorre, Nick Mason (Pink Floyd), Mike Mazurki, Matthew McConaughey, Robert Mitchum, Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick Powell, Rihanna, cast members of THE STAR OF THE SHOW, Twiggy, Mamie Van Doren, and Richard Widmark.
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“Survival of the Fittest” written by Allan Clarke, Graham Nash, & Tony Hicks © 1970 Sony Music BMI
“Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress” written by Clarke, Cook, & Greenaway © 1972 Sony Music BMI
“Gasoline Alley Bred” written by Cook, Greenaway, & Macaulay © 1970 Sony Music BMI
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[@SaberRedwan]

nice❤❤❤❤

[@brigglerintune]

Wow! They sound great live.

[@JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge]

They worked hard at it. Even built a real recording studio in Chris's garage. Only 2 of them are left in this mortal coil. Thanks for tuning in.