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.
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The Zombies Lyrics
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I sleep so easy
There's nothing on my mind
And life seems kind
Now, I want her she wants me
I walk downtown and as I look around me
All around me
It's plain to see that
I want her she wants me
She told me to be careful
If I loved her
'Cause she had given her heart
Once before
And now she knows she doesn't have to worry
I would not make her sorry
There's nothing on my mind
And life seems kind
Now, I want her she wants me
She told me to be careful
If I loved her
'Cause she had given her heart
Once before
And now she knows she doesn't have to worry
I would not make her sorry
There's nothing on my mind
And life seems kind
Now, I want her she wants me
I want her she wants me
I want her she wants me
I want her she wants me
I want her she wants me
I want her she wants me
I want her she wants me
I want her she wants me
I want her she wants me
I want her she wants me
I want her she wants me
I want her she wants me
The lyrics to The Zombies' song "I Want Her She Wants Me" express a sense of contentment and happiness that the singer experiences when he is with his loved one. They mention the idea of being carefree and having nothing on their mind, suggesting the peace of mind that they both feel in their relationship. The lines "I want her she wants me" are repeated several times throughout the song, reinforcing the sense of mutual desire and affection between the two people.
The second verse adds an interesting layer to the song, as the woman warns the singer to be careful with her heart because she has been hurt before. However, she now trusts him and knows that he would not make her sorry. This creates a sense of vulnerability and trust between the two people, highlighting the importance of trust in a relationship.
Overall, the song is a sweet and simple expression of love and companionship. It's a nostalgic, classic pop tune that captures the joy of falling in love and the comfort of being with someone you care about.
Line by Line Meaning
I close my eyes and soon I'm feeling sleepy
When I close my eyes, I become relaxed and comfortable.
I sleep so easy
I sleep peacefully and without any disturbances.
There's nothing on my mind
I have no worries, no stress, and am carefree.
And life seems kind
Everything in life seems to be going well and in my favor.
Now, I want her she wants me
I have a strong desire for her, and she shares the same feelings towards me.
I walk downtown and as I look around me
As I stroll through the city streets, I observe my surroundings.
All around me
The people and environment around me.
The people smile at me
People greet me and show me kindness.
It's plain to see that
It is evident that...
She told me to be careful
She advised me to be cautious.
If I loved her
If I had love for her.
'Cause she had given her heart
Because she had already trusted someone with her heart.
Once before
In the past.
And now she knows she doesn't have to worry
She now understands she can trust me, and does not need to be concerned.
I would not make her sorry
I would not hurt her or give her a reason to regret trusting me.
I want her she wants me
My desire for her is mutual.
I want her she wants me
My desire for her is mutual.
I want her she wants me
My desire for her is mutual.
I want her she wants me
My desire for her is mutual.
I want her she wants me
My desire for her is mutual.
I want her she wants me
My desire for her is mutual.
I want her she wants me
My desire for her is mutual.
I want her she wants me
My desire for her is mutual.
I want her she wants me
My desire for her is mutual.
I want her she wants me
My desire for her is mutual.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: R. ARGENT
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@innateresaalvarezotanez5970
Sublime!!! ❤
@mrnobody3161
Love it! That first song! Tom is on fire with that Guitar Solo! Love the harmonica too!
@beckyw766
Great Chris Gunning arrangement. RIP Chris.
@TheEricMatthews
I was just asked by a fan if I wrote the string arrangements. I didn't even know that that Z were writing and recording. wild
@TheEricMatthews
BTW. why does it sound like Elvis Costello is on the lead vocal. This sounds like a fax of The Juliette Letters
@iang1
How good is this song?, it could easily have been on Odessey and Oracle in my opinion...
@dougreed2257
Its a beautiful song,but i just dont get the constant redoing old songs from past albums,it seems to be a pattern with the band for quite a while now,2 on this album,1 from one of colins solo albums,sorry i just dont get it!!!surely with rods supreme songwriting skills,and colin is no slouch either,its a mystery🤔,but i stil love this band😊
@TheEricMatthews
the tank may be running lower than you give them credit for. Cut them a break. Some of the guys are probably great grandfathers by now.
@dougreed2257
@@TheEricMatthews thanks for your advice, but I have an opinion and I'll stick to it, rod is capable of writing songs still, probably has leftovers from times past, and coli isn't a slouch either, not as prolific as rod argent, but has composed some excellent tunes, so I'm afraid your 'argument' is weak happy listining😊
@TheEricMatthews
@@dougreed2257 I have a number of peers in my age category (born in the 60's) who are routinely hired to come in and help with the legends in the making of new albums and songs. All I am saying is that there could well be hired guns involved. We sign NDA's and take the check and help prop up our masters, the inventors of the form. It's not honest but it's fine. But yes, Rod and Colin can probably still write. They may have 100% legit publishing shares on all of these songs.