Artist:The ZombiesSong:Time Of The Season
Album:Absolutely The Best
The Zombies were one of the most memorable British bands of the 60s. Their sound was much different than the other British Invasion bands. Time Of The Season was their final hit in 1969. The group was formed in the London suburb of St.Albans by pianist Rod Argent (born June 14, 1945 in St. Albans), vocalist Colin Blunstone (born June 24, 1945 in Hatfield, England) and bassist Chris White (born Mar. 7, 1943 in Barnet, England) along with guitarist Paul Atkinson and drummer Hugh Grundy. A talent contest win got them a contract with Decca and the single She's Not There was a worldwide hit in 1965. Tell Her No was an even bigger hit in the US but subsequent singles failed and The Zombies had split up in 1968 after recording the Odessey and Oracle album. They had signed with Columbia in the US and Al Kooper remixed the album for the US release. Time Of The Season was a surprise hit and reached #3 on the US singles charts. The Zombies had already split up so Rod Argent started his very successful group Argent. Colin Blunstone went solo and had a lot of success in England. Chris White didn't actually join Argent but continued to write songs with Argent. He later discovered Dire Straits. This comp from Fuel 2000 is perfect. The Zombies reformed in recent years and continue to tour today. Here's the VH1 video for Time Of The Season by The Zombies.
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