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.
Summertime
The Zombies Lyrics
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The bees are jumping and the cotton is high
Your daddy's rich and your mama's good looking
Would you hush, pretty baby, don't you cry
One of these mornings you're going to wake up singing
There you're going to spread wings and take to the sky
But till that morning ain't nothing, nothing going to harm you
It's summertime and the living is easy
The bees are jumping and the cotton is high
Your daddy's rich and your mama's good looking
Would you hush, pretty baby, don't you cry
The Zombies's song Summertime is a beautiful tribute to the joys of summer and to childhood. The lyrics paint a picture of a carefree summer day, complete with buzzing bees and lush cotton. The singer describes a world in which life is easy and pleasant, filled with the support and protection of a loving family. The refrain of the song, "Would you hush, pretty baby, don't you cry," seems to suggest that the singer is addressing a baby or young child, encouraging them to enjoy the moment and not to worry about anything.
The second stanza of the song is particularly lovely, as it describes the future aspirations and dreams of the child. The singer suggests that one day, the child will wake up with a song in their heart and will take flight, spreading their wings and soaring high into the sky. Even as the singer describes this exciting future, they reassure the child that there is nothing to fear, as their parents will always be there to protect them.
Overall, Summertime is a deeply nostalgic and evocative song that captures the beauty and fleeting nature of childhood. The lyrics convey a sense of warmth, joy, and innocence that will resonate with listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
It's summertime and the living is easy
Summer is the period of the year when the days are longer, weather is warm, and we can relax and enjoy life at a slower pace.
The bees are jumping and the cotton is high
Nature is bursting with energy, and everything is in full bloom, bees are pollinating and spreading life, and cotton plants have grown high before harvest.
Your daddy's rich and your mama's good looking
Your parents are successful and good-looking, and you are lucky to have them as caretakers.
Would you hush, pretty baby, don't you cry
Do not worry or be upset because you are secure, protected, and surrounded by love.
One of these mornings you're going to wake up singing
One day, you will feel confident, happy and like singing about your accomplishments.
There you're going to spread wings and take to the sky
At that moment, you will have the opportunity and ability to fly high and reach your potential.
But till that morning ain't nothing, nothing going to harm you
Until that day, you will be safe, protected, and cared for by your parents and others who love you.
With your mommy and daddy there standing by
Your parents will always be there to support you and ensure that you are secure and happy.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Linton White, Andreas Nilsson, Adidja Palmer, Charles Richard Flores Jr.
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@marcobroca4020
LYRICS:
It's summertime and the living is easy
The bees are jumping and the cotton is high
Your daddy's rich and your mama's good looking
Would you hush, pretty baby, don't you cry
One of these mornings you're going to wake up singing
There you're going to spread wings and take to the sky
But till that morning ain't nothing, nothing going to harm you
With your mommy and daddy there standing by
It's summertime and the living is easy
The bees are jumping and the cotton is high
Your daddy's rich and your mama's good looking
Would you hush, pretty baby, don't you cry
@user-ip9yu7lp1q
LYRICS:
It's summertime and the living is easy
The bees are jumping and the cotton is high
Your daddy's rich and your mama's good looking
Would you hush, pretty baby, don't you cry
One of these mornings you're going to wake up singing
There you're going to spread wings and take to the sky
But till that morning ain't nothing, nothing going to harm you
With your mommy and daddy there standing by
It's summertime and the living is easy
The bees are jumping and the cotton is high
Your daddy's rich and your mama's good looking
Would you hush, pretty baby, don't you cry
@hollywoodharriet13
Hauntingly beautiful version.
@watchingthewheels9314
Wow. I love this song. So beautiful
@oughtonoughton2634
I too love this song its so romantic , ive adored it for years ,, the Zombies do a great version
@jhvuvghvftdvgjgjhfgrdb78b83
Your dady's rich, but is he rich like me?
@marlonbrando2698
That’s what I’m saying. They clearly established that he is indeed rich, so why pose the question again?
@chocho8036
richer 😂
@chocho8036
@@marlonbrando2698 don't you know when someone's just messing around 😂
@marlonbrando2698
@@chocho8036 it was dry sarcasm...
@user-qm6wc2ek9y
Hell, yeah😂
@joeest3855
One of a kind keyboard by Rod Argent. So distinctive, you know it’s the Zombies