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.
You Make Me Feel So Good
The Zombies Lyrics
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Surely you should know that by now
But if you need a reason, I'll give one to you
You make me feel good, you make me feel good
I don't need any reason when I hold you
I never do ask myself why
But if you need a reason, I'll give one to you
[Chorus:]
So good, so good, don't have to justify
Why I feel so good, so good, so good
Never thought could be so good to me
But if you need a reason, I'll give one to you
You make me feel good, you make me feel good
[Chorus]
You don't need any reason, do you baby
Surely you should know that by now
But if you need a reason, I'll give one to you
You make me feel good, you make me feel good
The Zombies’ song “You Make Me Feel So Good” is a declaration of love, gratitude, and appreciation. The song’s lyrics are simple and straightforward. The first two lines of the song make it clear that the person addressed in the song does not need a reason for why they make the singer feel good. This is a common sentiment in many love songs, but what makes “You Make Me Feel So Good” special is the sincerity and honesty with which the lyrics are delivered.
The second verse echoes the same sentiment, with the singer saying that they never question why they feel good when they hold this person. However, if this person ever needed a reason why they make the singer feel good, the singer would tell them that they do because of who they are. The chorus reinforces the main message of the song, saying that the feeling that the singer experiences is so good that it doesn’t need any justification.
The song is a celebration of the feeling that love and affection can bring to a person. It’s a declaration that sometimes the feeling is enough and doesn't need to be backed up by reason or validation. The song is a reminder that we should appreciate and cherish the people in our lives who make us feel good, and tell them so.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't need any reason, do you baby
I know you don't require any explanation for how I feel about you
Surely you should know that by now
It's obvious to me that you understand my feelings without me having to tell you
But if you need a reason, I'll give one to you
Even if you do need an explanation for why I feel so strongly about you, I can provide one
You make me feel good, you make me feel good
You bring me happiness and joy that I've never experienced before
I don't need any reason when I hold you
Whenever I'm near you, I don't need to justify my feelings or explain how I feel
I never do ask myself why
I never question the love and happiness that you bring into my life
So good, so good, don't have to justify
My feelings for you are so pure and genuine that I don't have to give a reason or explanation for them
Why I feel so good, so good, so good
I don't need to understand why I feel so good with you, I just know that it's true
Never thought could be so good to me
I never imagined that I could be this happy and fulfilled until I met you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOPHER WHITE
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@rock-a-billy-fazz1759
Quintessential British Invasion
Tune, I think it was a B side to
She's not there, great vocals,
harmonies, chords everything
I love in those early British songs
I'd like to do it in my Classic Rock
cover band it should be fun.
@kathleenbradford5086
I love this song!! Makes me feel like 1964 all over again!!!!!! And the harmonies are perfect!!
@13loomisst
One of the greatest flip sides ever.
@JayGuack
This song does what it says is done, makes me feel GOOD!
@Eric-hq7cs
As pointed out this was the "B" side...and as such I have NEVER heard this on the radio in my life,but it is one of my favorite songs.
@kathleenbradford5086
me too!!
@andrewpalmer9486
It is played on Chris Carter’s British Invasion on Little Steven’s Underground Garage. Sirius channel 21.
@judyslater6995
Wonderful song, and definitely among my favorite Zombie songs. I wish they would include it in their song line-up.
@deanaustin1806
They should play this song on the radio.
@Eric-hq7cs
I agree... I do not think I have EVER heard it on the radio
@G8GT364CI
@Eric 44 They used to play it in Mass in 1964, was a fairly big hit as I remembered it the first time I heard it a few years ago after so many years. I think it was the B side of "She's Not There".