The group scored British and American hits in 1964 with "She's Not There". In the US, two further singles—"Tell Her No" in 1965 and "Time of the Season" in 1968—were also successful. Their 1968 album Odessey and Oracle is ranked number 100 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The Zombies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.
The Zombies signed to Decca and recorded their first hit, "She's Not There" after winning a beat-group competition sponsored by the London Evening News. "She's Not There" was released in mid-1964 and peaked at number twelve in the U.K., where it would be their only top-forty hit. It was first aired in the United States in early August 1964, on New York City rock station WINS by Stan Z. Burns, who debuted the song on his daily noontime "Hot Spot" segment during which new songs were played. The tune began to catch on in early Autumn and eventually climbed to number two.
In early 1965, "Tell Her No" became another big seller in the United States but had failed to make the Top 40 in the band's native U.K Subsequent recordings such as "I Love You" (which became a hit for People! in 1968), "Indication", "Whenever You're Ready", and "Is This the Dream" failed to achieve the success of the previous two singles.
Their first LP, Begin Here (1965), was a collection of early singles, half a dozen original songs combined with several R&B covers. The Zombies signed to CBS Records for one final LP in 1967. The resulting album, Odessey and Oracle, was one of the very first to utilise a Mellotron keyboard, as the band's budget did not allow for the hiring of session musicians. The band discovered too late that "odyssey" had been misspelled by the cover designers and were reportedly deeply embarrassed.
By the time Odessey and Oracle was released in April 1968, the band had broken up. The album sold little, and was only released in the U.S. because musician Al Kooper vouched for it. It has since gone on to be recognized as one of the greatest albums of all time, with Rolling Stone ranking it eightieth on its 500 Greatest Albums list. An album track called "Time of the Season" was released as a single. and eventually (1969) it became a huge nationwide hit (Billboard number three) after a radio DJ discovered it and put it on heavy rotation.
After The Zombies disbanded, Rod Argent formed a band called Argent; Colin Blunstone started a solo career. In1991 Blunstone, Grundy, and White briefly reunited as The Zombies with guitarist Sebastian Santa Maria, and recorded the album New World.
Iconic British psychedelic pop legends The Zombies have returned to celebrate the release of their latest Billboard-charting album, Still Got That Hunger, lead by founding and current members, vocalist Colin Blunstone and keyboardist Rod Argent, alongside bassist Jim Rodford (formerly of ARGENT and The Kinks), Rodford’s son Steve Rodford on drums, and renowned session guitarist Tom Toomey.
The band’s live performances, described by Rolling Stone as “absolutely triumphant”, take fans on a journey through time, from their early hits…their 1968 masterpiece Odessey & Oracle…post-Zombies solo favorites…right to today with Still Got That Hunger.
The second U.K. band following the Beatles to score a #1 hit in America, The Zombies infiltrated the airwaves with the sophisticated melodies, breathy vocals, choral back-up harmonies and jazzy keyboard riffs of their 1960’s hit singles “She’s Not There” and “Tell Her No.” Ironically, the group broke-up just prior to achieving their greatest success – the worldwide chart-topping single “Time of the Season,” from their swan-song album Odessey & Oracle, ranked #100 in Rolling Stone’s ‘500 Greatest Albums of All Time.’ To this day, generations of new bands have cited The Zombies’ work as pop touchstones, and the band continues to be embraced by new generations of fans.
Following the break-up of the original band, lead vocalist Colin Blunstone went on to develop an acclaimed solo career (with hits including "Say You Don't Mind," "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted", and “Old & Wise” with Alan Parsons Project) and keyboardist/songwriter Rod Argent rocked ‘70’s arenas with his eponymous band ARGENT (“Hold Your Head Up,” “God Gave Rock ‘n’ Roll To You”), but the legend of The Zombies continued to take on a life of its own. By the start of the new Millennium, Blunstone and Argent were inspired to resurrect The Zombies.
The explosive release of Still Got That Hunger proved that Zombies fever is stronger than ever, with premieres at Rolling Stone, Mojo, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian Speakeasy, and Spin, alongside special broadcast performances, including Later…With Jools Holland, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and AOL Sessions. Moreover, it marked a historical moment on the Billboard charts, as The Zombies’ critically acclaimed album Odessey And Oracle re-entered the Billboard 100 forty-eight years later at the same time as Still Got That Hunger!
The Zombies look forward to an even busier 2017, with a major world tour, table-top book release and other exciting projects to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the recording of Odessey And Oracle.
Can't Nobody Love You
The Zombies Lyrics
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Like I'm loving you baby
'Cause they don't know how
To love you like I do
Can't nobody love you
Like I'm loving you right now
'Cause they don't know how
I'm going to love you in the morning
Love you late at night
I ain't going to stop loving you
Till you tell me everything's alright
Can't nobody love you
Like I'm loving you right now
'Cause they don't know how
To love you like I do
Can't nobody kiss you
(Can't nobody kiss you)
Like I'm kissing you right now little girl
Cause they don't know how to kiss you
Like I do
(Can't nobody love you)
And ain't nobody that can talk to you
Like I'm talking to you right now
'Cause they don't know how to talk to you
Like I do
Listen now
Sam bought you cake and ice cream
Called you cherry pie
Ray Charles called you his sunshine
But you're the apple
Apple of my eye, oh
Can't nobody love you
(Can't nobody love you)
Like I'm loving you right now
'Cause they don't know how to love you
Like I do
No they don't know how
To love you
Like I do
In the song Can't Nobody Love You by The Zombies, the singer is trying to convince his lover that no one can love her like he does. He repeats this idea over and over again in the chorus, asserting that his love is unique and special. He also promises to love her always, from morning till night, until she tells him that everything is alright. He believes that others may kiss and talk to her, but they can't do it like he can. He cites examples of other men who have tried to woo her, but he believes that he loves her the best.
The lyrics are fairly straightforward, but they convey a powerful message about the strength and uniqueness of the singer's love. He is confident and assured, and he believes that he is the only one who can truly love his partner. The song is well-known for its catchy melody and upbeat tempo, which enhance the optimistic and optimistic message of the lyrics.
Overall, the song communicates a simple but compelling idea about the power of love. The singer believes that his love is special and unique, and no one can match it. By repeating this message over and over again in the chorus, he drives home this idea and convinces his partner of the depth and intensity of his feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't nobody love you
No one else can love you
Like I'm loving you baby
The way I love you is unique and special
'Cause they don't know how
Others don't understand how to love you like I do
To love you like I do
My love for you is unparalleled
I'm going to love you in the morning
My love for you will never diminish
Love you late at night
I will love you at all times
I ain't going to stop loving you
My love is enduring
Till you tell me everything's alright
I will continue to love you until you are happy
Can't nobody kiss you
No one else can kiss you
(Can't nobody kiss you)
Reiterating that no one else can kiss you
Like I'm kissing you right now little girl
My kisses are special and unique
Cause they don't know how to kiss you
Others don't understand how to fulfill your needs
Like I do
I am the only one who truly knows how to satisfy you
(Can't nobody love you)
Reiterating that no one else can love you
And ain't nobody that can talk to you
No one else can communicate with you
Like I'm talking to you right now
My words to you are special and unique
'Cause they don't know how to talk to you
Others don't understand how to communicate with you
Like I do
I am the only one who can truly connect with you
Listen now
Attention is being drawn
Sam bought you cake and ice cream
Others try to win you over with material things
Called you cherry pie
Others may give you sweet but empty compliments
Ray Charles called you his sunshine
Others may try to call you beautiful names but none are truly original
But you're the apple
But you are the uniqueness and reason for my affection
Apple of my eye, oh
You are everything to me
No they don't know how
Others don't understand how to love you like I do
To love you
The depth and nature of my love is beyond others
Like I do
I am the only one who truly knows and loves you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES MITCHELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@asbjoernbrunaes4169
GREAT song - I have loved it since 1964
@nestorhocson2442
1 of my favourite 🎶👍🏼…sunshine❤️
@MoNaturalButterfly
love this song❤❤
@npenciso
always a great favorite!
@jussix48
Fresh and fine...!
@otouhamiadam3230
Love ❤️ this song
@keplertagapan2912
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@cityzen2717
The Zombies were so unique words don't suffice; listen 2 the music 4 verification.
@maurodessy6323
grande la versione di solomon burke
@alex-ny2xw
hello Girls. If you know, you know