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.
I Don't Want To Know
The Zombies Lyrics
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Than tell me stories about her that you think are true
I don't wanna hear anything about her that's bad
I don't wanna hear anything that makes me sad
I don't want to know (I don't want to know)
I don't want to know (I don't want to know)
I don't want to know; you'd better turn around & go
I don't want to know
I don't wanna listen; I'm not gonna hear you
I believe what I want, no matter what you do
(x3:)
I don't care, don't want another word of anything you say
I don't wanna hear anything; you just keep away
I don't want to know (I don't want to know)
I don't want to know (I don't want to know)
I don't want to know; you'd better turn around & go
I don't want to know
The lyrics of the song "I Don't Want To Know" by The Zombies discuss the importance of preserving one's own sense of love and affection for someone, even if others may have a different perspective. The singer highlights the fact that others may try to persuade him to change his feelings about someone or tell him negative things about a person he cares about, but he does not want to hear it. The singer is resolute in his own beliefs and desires, and he firmly tells the other person to stop talking and turn around and go.
The lyrics speak to the idea that one's own personal experiences and feelings about someone are important and should not be swayed by what others say. The song encourages listeners to trust their instincts and not let others dictate how they feel about someone they care about. The chorus, where the singer repeats "I don't want to know," emphasizes his determination to not give in to the opinions of others and instead trust his own feelings.
Overall, "I Don't Want To Know" presents a message of individuality and staying true to oneself when it comes to matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
If you can't find better things to do
If you have nothing better to do than talk about her, please leave me alone.
Than tell me stories about her that you think are true
Instead of telling me stories about her that you assume are true, find something else to do.
I don't wanna hear anything about her that's bad
I don't want to hear anything negative about her.
I don't wanna hear anything that makes me sad
Anything that brings me down or makes me feel sad is not of interest to me.
I don't want to know (I don't want to know)
There is simply no need for me to be privy to any further details about her.
I don't want to know (I don't want to know)
I don't want to hear anything more about her, even if it is true.
I don't want to know; you'd better turn around & go
I suggest that you turn around and walk away because I am not interested in talking about her anymore.
I don't wanna listen; I'm not gonna hear you
I have no interest in listening to anything you have to say regarding her, so please refrain from speaking to me about her.
I believe what I want, no matter what you do
I have formed my own beliefs and opinions about her, regardless of anything you might say.
(x3:) I don't care, don't want another word of anything you say
No matter how many times you try to bring up the subject, I am not interested in hearing any more about it.
I don't wanna hear anything; you just keep away
I am simply not interested in hearing anything further about her, so please stay away from me.
I don't want to know (I don't want to know)
I have no desire or need to know any more information about her.
I don't want to know (I don't want to know)
I am not interested in hearing any more about her, end of discussion.
I don't want to know; you'd better turn around & go
I suggest that you leave me alone, as I am not interested in talking about her anymore.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY HERMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
playa moth
The '60's secret is out. People rediscovering one of my favorite bands. I was right rooting for the Zombies all these years!
Castor Denston
What a unique and sophisticated sound from that era! I remember my older brother got the American version of the "Meet the . . ." album. Every track is still great nearly 50 years later!
Leslie King
Can't get The Zombies out of my head. <3
Jackie Richardson
Wow! Great song. I never heard this one before either.
Mryrhodesian
A SOUND ALL THEIR OWN!!!
SeattleLA
The Zombies, so great, fresh, alive, just as relevant today. They are touring nowadays, mostly in UK.
DepresedSoldier
MY FAVORITE SONG BY THIS GROUP...
bernie powell
I remember seeing them in reading in the 60s also Eric burden and war The who ,pretty much when they were all starting out .they were great days .
Nora Enciso
Was only very very young,freshman in hi school but was a very very avid fan until now tho. Love them..
Pomme de terre chaude
I just met rod and colin at a show 2 days ago... a nice couple gave me their meet and greet pass last second... so i didnt kno what to say.. and didnt have anything for them to sign... ended up just saying .. uhhh.. uhhh.. you guys are awesome... wish i had time to think about it... got a nice picture with them both on my phone tho.... second time i saw them live... they played for almost 4 hours nonstop... 30 dollar ticket... if you get a chance to see them they wont let you down!!