ua-cam.com/video/MlC4_eX99Ng/v-deo.html "Go Down Gamblin" by Blood Sweat & Tears. These guys were responsible for Brass and big band Jazz fused into Rock n' Roll, Blues, and Pop. Then group like Chicago. Steely Dan, Earth Wind & Fire. with a dash of Classical music. Check it out!!!
I will never forget seeing this album for the first time in my parents collection. Looked so weird to a child. The album ended up in my collection.... lol. Great stuff.
This is literally one of the ALL-TIME great albums... I went decades with this album flying below my radar... I just heard this for the first time a couple of years ago. It belongs on the same shelf with the Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" and the Beatles "Revolver" or "Sgt. Peppers." The band broke up before the song "Time of the Season" became a massive hit. Interesting tidbit: They misspelled "Odyssey" in the title "Odessey and Oracle." ... a beautiful album from beginning to end. So glad you're giving it a shot, JP! Also: LOVE that Laurie Anderson album!! "O Superman" and "From The Air" are incredible and so different than ANYTHING else that was happening at that time. (She's worked with Peter Gabriel on a couple of songs, as well. Check out "This is the Picture")
Good list. Other classic albums from that time that are a bit under the radar imo are "Days of Future Past" by The Moody Blues, "Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus" by Spirit, "Mr. Fantasy" by Traffic, and "Spooky Two" by Spooky Tooth.
That was one of the sweetest, wittiest love songs I've ever heard. A Delinquent Beach Boys? In the same vein, has anyone suggested you do an album review of Small Faces' "Ogden's Nut Gone Flake'?
Keyboardist Rod Argent had a huge solo hit with, "Hold Your Head Up" (1972) Colin Brunstone, the vocalist, did several really good songs with The Alan Parsons Project in the 70's. Too many vocalists did the same so I'd have to look up which ones, if I had to name any... ;-) Personally, on first listen, I wouldn't even have recognized the band... I don't know this band as well as I should, but this is not the sound that I hear in my head when the band is mentioned. This was a bit pop-ier than I would expect... Maybe I just noticed their slightly darker songs, I dunno... Try, "Time of the Season", "She's Not There", and "Tell Her No"... These are the songs that put them on the map, for me anyway. Cheers!
Zombies - great band. Well respected. Colin Blunstone had very distinctive vocals, later went solo. Rod Argent keyboards, later formed his own band - Argent. Listen to the longer album version of Hold your head up, if you ever need a lift. I've not heard this track before. On the radio they normally play other hits - Time of the season, She's not there. A much loved band.
Hey JP, I finally Subscribed. (oops) I previously recommended an Argent song. The Zombies are more recognized and appreciated by other musicians than the general public. Countless Musicians who have achieved success have cited The Zombies and the Odessey and Oracle Album their inspiration to become Musicians. This is the reason they were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. Rod Argent has been credited by the Music World for being the first keyboard player to establish a place for keyboards in Rock Music, and his keyboard solo in Argent's song Hold Your Head Up, Woman, was considered to be the best keyboard solo ever, by nonother than the Legendary Original Keyboardist Rick Wakeman of YES. High Praise indeed. The Zombies is a long story that is both sad and inspirational, starting in 1961, being the second band from the UK to tour the USA after The Beatles, (George Harrison of The Beatles loved The Zombies) during the "British Invasion". The Zombies were horribly mismanaged and ripped off by their manager. By 1967 they were beginning to burn out and going broke they financed their 2nd Album Odessey and Oracle and produced it themselves in Abbey Road Studios, (the studio owned by The Beatles). Without money or a record company to promote the Album, by the time Odessey and Oracle was released the Band had already broken up and the song "Time of the Season" became a World Wide Hit. The were even imposter bands touring as The Zombies, one of them would become ZZ Top. From 1967 over the next 30 years interest in The Zombies grew by purely word of mouth and Odessey and Oracle kept selling more and more copies. Rod Argent & Colin Blunstone (lead singer) formed a duo in the late 1990's and were pleasantly shocked by how much interest there was in The Zombies music, they reconstituted The Zombies and have recorded New Music most recently in 2015. The Zombies have about 200 songs available now that most people aren't aware of. Many from the 1960's that were never released. They are more popular now than ever, and in 2015 they were recognized by Billboard Magazine to be the the first band in their history to have an Album in the Top 100 Billboard Charts; 50 Years Apart. My wife and I flew to Vancouver to see them live in 2017. They played for 2 1/2 hours which included the full Odessey and Oracle Album. To see them Live is to see Masters of Their Craft. Peace ✌️ Out
Not only Zombies but Ms. Anderson. Cool. Double cool. I kept hearing about this album and tried to listen not long ago. I just wasn’t ready for some reason. Now I’m digging it. I was reading in Tape Op magazine about the recording of a this record and as others have mentioned it was in EMI , the Beatles studio space. Same piano and Mellotron, nice... some tidbit, the band was walking down the hall to the studio and passed George Harrison working on a solo or song progression and after the Zombies finished up for their session hours later, again, passed George still there working on probably, the same solo. And as others have mentioned the vocals are more reminiscent of The Beach Boys. Mr. Heartbreak is my favorite Laurie Anderson album which features Adrian Belew of Zappa, Talking Heads, Bowie, and King Crimson fame. His solo albums are great too. The song Pretty Pink Rose with David Bowie is really good, also, Gunman: ua-cam.com/video/wDWPyVCT0X4/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/07VUkkE81Ls/v-deo.html It’s 5am Sunday merning, to drink some coffee or go back to sleep, that is the question. Take care everyone, be best to everyone and yourself, mask up pls, Peace and letter Music (don’t mess with our U.S. Post Office man!)
There was a melotron. Apparently this was recorded at Abby Roads, and they used one that had been left behind by the Beatles, just using it without asking. They actually had a small budget for the record, and couldn't afford to have any session musicians or even stereo. They had to pay some of their own money for a stereo mix. All things considered, makes it even more impressive.
A great song from one of the great albums of all time. When the Zombies got to the studio the Beatles had left their mellotron, the Zombies requested to use it and Lennon granted it and one of the best early used if the instrument. If you get to hear these guys live Colin still sounds like that they are terrific! Fabulous choice and if you do an album listen you will be richly rewarded. The best of the, 60's!
Really nice you started with this track - I know you’ll get to one of my absolute favorite tracks of all time , Time of the Season , as well as another single from the album , Butchers Tale A later track of theirs , She’s Not There , is also a favorite of mine. Santana later did an absolutely scorching cover of it as well As for this track - the harmonies are definitely more of a Beach Boys pastiche than they are the Beatles A year before this track there was a pretty ‘ groovy’ one hit wonder : 98.6 by Keith Though I’ve never seen it discussed in relation to this track , I really believe 98.6 influenced this song. Check it out and decide for yourself
Hooray! My favorite song from one of my very favorite albums. Everyone I've ever played this album for has fallen in love with--including my teen stepdaughter that I played it for about 10 years ago, so much so that when they did a tour of this in which they were playing the whole album came around and I asked if she wanted to go, her reply was "Are you kidding me? OF COURSE!" And those 70 year old guys hit all those notes just perfectly. So perfectly I cried. And thank you for your analysis--you pointed out things I'd never noticed/thought of, particularly the mellotron work.
There’s a really nice version of this song, by Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles with Matthew Sweet doing the backing. And I really dig the particular narrative of this track, when it’s coming from a girl’s perspective.. Cheers!!
Rod Argent (Zombies) played the piano on the studio recording of Who Are You. His band Argent, had a huge hit in the early 70's with the song Hold Your Head Up.
Yes, Pete Townshend mentions this in his autobiography. This is before he brought Rabbit Bundrick into The Who (on a limited basis, not a full fledged member like Kenny Jones became shortly after Moonie's death). I love, love, love the band Argent. They never got enough credit. Argent had KISS opening for them in 1974. Can you imagine ?.... Many years later, KISS reworked Argent's God Gave Rock and Roll To You, as well...😎🇺🇸
I came to love this album in the same way that I did Pet Sounds: I had it on in the background while doing other things. Studying. Reading. Every now and then I'd look up and go "Damn, this is good."
I love this album! I think it's really a masterpiece. Rod Argent is one of the best keyboard players and musicians in England, and yes, the Mellotron is in the spotlight during the whole album
What a gorgeous, bright song.. There's a bit of the beatles... Beach Boys too Justin. Beautiful vocals.. Harmonies are superb. 😊 I've heard of the Zombies, but never heard the band Justin. I thought it was Colin Blundstone singing, what a voice, stunning imo. This guy as sung quite a bit with Alan Parsons project too Justin. 👍 👍 👍 Great choice butty.. Put a smile on my face, big time
You also might want to check out Laurie Anderson's 1984 album Mister Heartbreak, which was co-produced by Peter Gabriel, and has guitarist Adrian Belew (King Crimson etc.), Gabriel, Phoebe Snow, Bill Laswell, Nile Rodgers, and even some lines from William S.Burroughs on it.
I only know of The Zombies because a record online store accidentally sent a CD box by them to me together with my big order. They didn't want it back so now I have "Begin Here: The Complete Decca Mono Recordings 1964 - 1967", still sealed for years now :D Time to unwrap.
It (the album ‘Odessey and Oracle’) was recorded in Abbey Road and Olympic Studios. Two of the best London studios of that time. I think the Mellotron was the same one The Beatles used. This song was recorded at Abbey Road. They were on a tight budget so the material was heavily rehearsed in order to reduce expensive studio time.
Thanks for doing this. Just didn’t have the cash back then to buy all the albums we wanted. So just knew of Zombie hits that got airplay. Really nice and gotta love the mellotron and the ‘flower power’ album art!
Although The Zombies were at their peak when I was in grade school, I'll confess, I've never hear this, even though the song has a Beach Boys harmony that my skateboard 'desert surfer' friends would have loved ( try a real 1960's skateboard, someday ) . "Time of the Season" of course and "She's Not There" are a part of the soundtrack of my preteen life. And then, of course, flash-forward a half-decade to Argent's "Hold Your Head Up" with that solid bass and drum - and try to keep your head still . . .
Very sixties somewhere between The Beach Boys and The Monkees. Laurie Anderson is much more than only music. She is one of those who are able to create multimedia performances on a high level in every aspect of the show. So only listening to her music is very satisfying because it is so good and unique. But watching it is even more. Watch "Home of the Brave": ua-cam.com/video/mua8Pr6uRso/v-deo.html
I love Mellotron...You will probably enjoy the Moody Blues if you haven’t reviewed them already. The Zombies did a tour of this album for the first time some years back. They never played it out in the 60s.
I was a little late coming to The Zombies, having only known the hits until recently. Odessey and Oracle has been near the top of my playlist since I listened to it in full for the first time. This is great.
In the course of like a little over a decade, recording went from mono to 2 track, 4 track, 8 track, 16 track, to 32 track and with the advent of digital unlimited track. But I have to say that period between 2 track and 16 track was pretty darn cool; and I love listening to the sound of those recordings. Dig up some early Kinks, like "Groovin on a Sunny Afternoon" or "Waterloo sunset", or the original version of the Beatles "Abby Road", particularly "Here comes the sun". The mix was another instrument to me. Kudos to producers. Great reaction, Thanks!
Laurie Anderson's Excellent Birds is also recorded by Peter Gabriel as This is the Picture (Excellent Birds) on his So album. They perform together on both versions. It would be cool to see you review them both on one review.
I’ve asked for it (them) previously, and sent him pics of my artwork in copper repossé inspired by these songs. I prefer Laurie’s version but, I’ll take what I can get. Keep asking maybe it’ll happen. :)
Laurie Anderson's subsequent albums only get better and better as she evolves her sound, even later working with Adrian Belew (Of 80s King Crimson) and Peter Gabriel.
This is a stellar album. Their (arguably) most iconic song, time of the season, is off this one. If you ever do decide to rectify your Beatles shortcomings, LOL, I would suggest starting with Abbey Road. Super strong album, particularly side two. The white album, Revolver, and Rubber Soul I highly recommended as well! Cheers!
This is really a consistently fine album for 60s Pop fans. This song is currently being used to sell BelVita Breakfast Biscuits. www.ispot.tv/ad/n5fc/belvita-baked-with-nutritious-morning-energy-song-by-the-zombies I guess somebody at the ad agency has some good taste. Fun fact: The Zombies had already broken up at the time this album was released. Because of the surprise success of the album's single 'Time of the Season' they got back together to tour (and then they broke up again). They released an album as recently as 2015 which wasn't half bad. ua-cam.com/video/Nbu_ThhDibk/v-deo.html
Breakfast can wait, this is my immediate priority. I love this song and it does have a dark edge to it: what did she do to get sent to prison? It's never discussed so it leaves you wondering. The Zombies were a great band, broke up after releasing this album which is too bad. In recent years they reunited and put out 3 albums between 2004 and 2015, all worthy of their legacy. There's a lost b-side of theirs from 1965 I like a lot called 'I Love You' many people are unfamiliar with, you may want to give it a listen. After 3 years it was issued as an a-side, it's been covered by several other artists.
@@maruad7577 It is hard to imagine. However we have a whole generation of Millennials who have not heard of The Beatles. All they know is Rap and Hip Hop... They know NOTHING about the roots of Rock music. So, we must educate them and pass it on.
@@maruad7577 not fair ..it's the truth....and a lot of these reactors are young and finding themselves liking and falling in love with the music of the 50's 60's and 70's where it all begin.....so I just laugh...because back then there were no computer or voice machines just raw talent. Hahaha...lol...hahaha
@@anthonyblakely399 I was agreeing with you but sometimes I am not as clear as I should be. On a side note, even though I lived through all those eras, I still am learning new material from watching justjp.
Have seen Colin Blunstone live a few times in recent years and he still has an incredible voice and can hit high notes that others can only dream of. Had (UK) solo hits with Say You Don't Mind and I Don't Believe in Miracles, while Old and Wise is his most notable song with the Alan Parsons Project (and also a staple of his live shows) though The Eagle Will Rise Again is also magnificent!
Ah the Zombies. They were a band that were a great influencer although short lived. Listen to Time of the Season on the same album. If you want to change your background the album cover would I suggest.
Damn this song is so optimistic and uplifting without being cheesy or twee in the slightest, gotta dig it. Also, Justin do you have some more metal prepared for the future? Cause that would be sick. Highly recommend Kathaarian Life Code by Darkthrone 🔥🔥
By the way, most people will tell you to do "Time of the Season" next, because that was the hit single, but my next favorite would be "This Will Be Our Year."
Brilliant lp though this track is atypical. Try Colin Blunstone’s solo stuff too 👍 The mellotron was the one used by the Beatles. The Zombies lp was recorded in the same studio as Sgt Pepper just after the Fabs moved out. Btw some of the songs on the lp are darker and more melancholic 👍
I saw a video this weekend of Paul with an audience at Abbey Road Studios playing around with a mellotron - he also played a bit of Strawberry Fields on it. ua-cam.com/video/tTKPW92ndUA/v-deo.html
You have to experience the entire album. Great track but this is kind of like Sgt. Pepper in that the individual tracks make more sense in the context of the whole. ‘On The Threshold Of A Dream’ by The Moody Blues is like that as well.
Much like Rap and Hip-Hop style of music rules today's music....The Beatles and Motown sound and style ruled the early 60's, so you are going here a lot of rock groups and soul bands in the 60's having one or two songs that sound like either the Beatles or Motown. So, yeah you are right on in your reaction. But each group had a distinct sound when they released their hits. The Harpsichord was a sound used in the sound of the 60's which makes the 60's distinct. Used a lot in The Beatles sound.
Laurie Anderson and Kate Bush are just people that are from another world....not a bad things but approach to their audiences are like Angels that are aware of the sufferings and fragilities of humans and they are here on this planet...like the Prog group "YES" to take you on a journey of healing and exploration of your-self. Just Excellent Deep Artist!!! Way to go!!! I encourage you to keep exploring them. I still recommend Kate Bush's "Moments of Pleasure," which is the best work since "A woman's Work."
@@JustJP Yes...Look....when first heard Kate or Laurie on the radio I cried!!! I CRIED!!! And being young at that time ...I don't cry!!! They have a way using their vocal and words to seep into your emotions and uyou just start cryin" lol...agreed ...more human than us who are human. lol
Yeah the Zombies are pretty underrated. There's a good chance you've heard a couple of their hits, so it's not like they're totally obscure, but I would think they'd be remembered more alongside the Beatles and Beach Boys. That should become a regular phrase now, "third bowl of porridge." If you're liking it, go for the whole album!
Ok - cant believe I'm about to do this but -going to recommend an Andy Williams song for you to check out ( yes , as a child hearing him the 60's / 70's I thought he was my grandparents music - lol ) Check out 'Happy Heart ' - have to admit its really good and perfectly captures that late 60's 'easy listening ' / Burt Bacharach influenced sound . Seriously - check it out
Laurie Anderson does a highly entertaining college professor act in the movie Home of the Brave - I got to see this show at Scottish Rite Cathedral in St. Louis - well worth checking out. ua-cam.com/video/mua8Pr6uRso/v-deo.html
Great reaction video! My third of yours that I've watched today (and subsequently I have subscribed)! Has anybody recommend for you to check out Metal Box by PiL? Chant and Poptones would be interesting reactions to say the least! Also, Don't Stand Me Down by Dexys Midnight Runners - This Is What She's Like is a 13 minute single! 😃
@@JustJP I having witnessing a lot you young reactors saying they wish they were born in my time to witness these groups like Steely Dan or Genesis or Yes in concert or hearing them for the first time on the radio....lol...But you guys are keeping our music ALIVE!!! and influencing others of your generation to listen to Old School music.
The song could be interpreted as a uplifting piece about second chances - but I always had a darker take on it. Although it's sung by a man, I always imagined it was from the point of view of a naive woman who was inviting a dangerous man back into her life. (If you read what band members have said about it - it's not my interpretation. But that's what I always thought.)
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No one is complaining, I love this song.
@@Tintop neither would a broken clock be right twice a day.
May want to set your watch to military time. 0 dark thirty.
ua-cam.com/video/MlC4_eX99Ng/v-deo.html "Go Down Gamblin" by Blood Sweat & Tears. These guys were responsible for Brass and big band Jazz fused into Rock n' Roll, Blues, and Pop. Then group like Chicago. Steely Dan, Earth Wind & Fire. with a dash of Classical music. Check it out!!!
This whole album deserves a review
A few years ago The Zombies played the entire album and an Argent song in my hometown and I was there. What an incredible show.
I will never forget seeing this album for the first time in my parents collection. Looked so weird to a child. The album ended up in my collection.... lol. Great stuff.
The Zombies were more influential than they were popular, if you know what I mean. One of my favorite of the '60's bands. Great song writing.
This is literally one of the ALL-TIME great albums... I went decades with this album flying below my radar... I just heard this for the first time a couple of years ago. It belongs on the same shelf with the Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" and the Beatles "Revolver" or "Sgt. Peppers." The band broke up before the song "Time of the Season" became a massive hit. Interesting tidbit:
They misspelled "Odyssey" in the title "Odessey and Oracle."
... a beautiful album from beginning to end. So glad you're giving it a shot, JP!
Also: LOVE that Laurie Anderson album!! "O Superman" and "From The Air" are incredible and so different than ANYTHING else that was happening at that time. (She's worked with Peter Gabriel on a couple of songs, as well. Check out "This is the Picture")
Good list. Other classic albums from that time that are a bit under the radar imo are "Days of Future Past" by The Moody Blues, "Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus" by Spirit, "Mr. Fantasy" by Traffic, and "Spooky Two" by Spooky Tooth.
Ty John!
That was one of the sweetest, wittiest love songs I've ever heard. A Delinquent Beach Boys? In the same vein, has anyone suggested you do an album review of Small Faces' "Ogden's Nut Gone Flake'?
Ty! I dont believe so
Keyboardist Rod Argent had a huge solo hit with, "Hold Your Head Up" (1972)
Colin Brunstone, the vocalist, did several really good songs with The Alan Parsons Project in the 70's. Too many vocalists did the same so I'd have to look up which ones, if I had to name any... ;-)
Personally, on first listen, I wouldn't even have recognized the band... I don't know this band as well as I should, but this is not the sound that I hear in my head when the band is mentioned. This was a bit pop-ier than I would expect... Maybe I just noticed their slightly darker songs, I dunno... Try, "Time of the Season", "She's Not There", and "Tell Her No"... These are the songs that put them on the map, for me anyway. Cheers!
The song Hold Your Head Up is a CLASSIC song that is a must-hear at some point. It's fantastic.
No Hold Your Head Up is not a Rod Argent solo hit. Argent is a band like Santana is named after the band leader.
Have you heard KEATS?
@@shyshift Yes, that is correct.
Zombies - great band. Well respected.
Colin Blunstone had very distinctive vocals, later went solo.
Rod Argent keyboards, later formed his own band - Argent. Listen to the longer album version of Hold your head up, if you ever need a lift.
I've not heard this track before. On the radio they normally play other hits - Time of the season, She's not there.
A much loved band.
Hey JP, I finally Subscribed. (oops)
I previously recommended an Argent song.
The Zombies are more recognized and appreciated by other musicians than the general public. Countless Musicians who have achieved success have cited The Zombies and the Odessey and Oracle Album their inspiration to become Musicians.
This is the reason they were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.
Rod Argent has been credited by the Music World for being the first keyboard player to establish a place for keyboards in Rock Music, and his keyboard solo in Argent's song Hold Your Head Up, Woman, was considered to be the best keyboard solo ever, by nonother than the Legendary Original Keyboardist Rick Wakeman of YES. High Praise indeed.
The Zombies is a long story that is both sad and inspirational, starting in 1961, being the second band from the UK to tour the USA after The Beatles, (George Harrison of The Beatles loved The Zombies) during the "British Invasion".
The Zombies were horribly mismanaged and ripped off by their manager.
By 1967 they were beginning to burn out and going broke they financed their 2nd Album Odessey and Oracle and produced it themselves in Abbey Road Studios, (the studio owned by The Beatles).
Without money or a record company to promote the Album, by the time Odessey and Oracle was released the Band had already broken up and the song "Time of the Season" became a World Wide Hit.
The were even imposter bands touring as The Zombies, one of them would become ZZ Top.
From 1967 over the next 30 years interest in The Zombies grew by purely word of mouth and Odessey and Oracle kept selling more and more copies.
Rod Argent & Colin Blunstone (lead singer) formed a duo in the late 1990's and were pleasantly shocked by how much interest there was in The Zombies music, they reconstituted The Zombies and have recorded New Music most recently in 2015.
The Zombies have about 200 songs available now that most people aren't aware of. Many from the 1960's that were never released.
They are more popular now than ever, and in 2015 they were recognized by Billboard Magazine to be the the first band in their history to have an Album in the Top 100 Billboard Charts; 50 Years Apart.
My wife and I flew to Vancouver to see them live in 2017. They played for 2 1/2 hours which included the full Odessey and Oracle Album.
To see them Live is to see Masters of Their Craft.
Peace ✌️ Out
Not only Zombies but Ms. Anderson. Cool. Double cool.
I kept hearing about this album and tried to listen not long ago. I just wasn’t ready for some reason. Now I’m digging it. I was reading in Tape Op magazine about the recording of a this record and as others have mentioned it was in EMI , the Beatles studio space. Same piano and Mellotron, nice... some tidbit, the band was walking down the hall to the studio and passed George Harrison working on a solo or song progression and after the Zombies finished up for their session hours later, again, passed George still there working on probably, the same solo. And as others have mentioned the vocals are more reminiscent of The Beach Boys.
Mr. Heartbreak is my favorite Laurie Anderson album which features Adrian Belew of Zappa, Talking Heads, Bowie, and King Crimson fame. His solo albums are great too. The song Pretty Pink Rose with David Bowie is really good, also, Gunman:
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It’s 5am Sunday merning, to drink some coffee or go back to sleep, that is the question.
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There was a melotron. Apparently this was recorded at Abby Roads, and they used one that had been left behind by the Beatles, just using it without asking. They actually had a small budget for the record, and couldn't afford to have any session musicians or even stereo. They had to pay some of their own money for a stereo mix. All things considered, makes it even more impressive.
A great song from one of the great albums of all time. When the Zombies got to the studio the Beatles had left their mellotron, the Zombies requested to use it and Lennon granted it and one of the best early used if the instrument. If you get to hear these guys live Colin still sounds like that they are terrific! Fabulous choice and if you do an album listen you will be richly rewarded. The best of the, 60's!
Really nice you started with this track - I know you’ll get to one of my absolute favorite tracks of all time , Time of the Season , as well as another single from the album , Butchers Tale
A later track of theirs , She’s Not There , is also a favorite of mine. Santana later did an absolutely scorching cover of it as well
As for this track - the harmonies are definitely more of a Beach Boys pastiche than they are the Beatles
A year before this track there was a pretty ‘ groovy’ one hit wonder : 98.6 by Keith Though I’ve never seen it discussed in relation to this track , I really believe 98.6 influenced this song. Check it out and decide for yourself
Jerry Petrillo actually She’s Not There came before this album.
The Beach Boys-Pet Sounds is oozing out of this song. Pet Sounds is a whole album must!
Hooray! My favorite song from one of my very favorite albums. Everyone I've ever played this album for has fallen in love with--including my teen stepdaughter that I played it for about 10 years ago, so much so that when they did a tour of this in which they were playing the whole album came around and I asked if she wanted to go, her reply was "Are you kidding me? OF COURSE!" And those 70 year old guys hit all those notes just perfectly. So perfectly I cried. And thank you for your analysis--you pointed out things I'd never noticed/thought of, particularly the mellotron work.
Thats awesome Stephanie! Ty
Jon Anderson voice feels! Great songs, some Beatles vibes loved it!
There’s a really nice version of this song, by Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles with Matthew Sweet doing the backing. And I really dig the particular narrative of this track, when it’s coming from a girl’s perspective.. Cheers!!
As far as I know, the keyboard player of the Zombies also performed on The Whos's "Who Are You" Anyone on the comments care to elaborate??
Rod Argent (Zombies) played the piano on the studio recording of Who Are You. His band Argent, had a huge hit in the early 70's with the song Hold Your Head Up.
Yes, Pete Townshend mentions this in his autobiography. This is before he brought Rabbit Bundrick into The Who (on a limited basis, not a full fledged member like Kenny Jones became shortly after Moonie's death). I love, love, love the band Argent. They never got enough credit. Argent had KISS opening for them in 1974. Can you imagine ?....
Many years later, KISS reworked Argent's God Gave Rock and Roll To You, as well...😎🇺🇸
My fav Zombies track is on the same album and is called Brief Candles. It's a melancholic sounding psychedelic ballad. So beautiful.
I came to love this album in the same way that I did Pet Sounds: I had it on in the background while doing other things. Studying. Reading. Every now and then I'd look up and go "Damn, this is good."
Nice tune, enjoyed the vibe, very cheerful, loved the bass.
I love this album! I think it's really a masterpiece. Rod Argent is one of the best keyboard players and musicians in England, and yes, the Mellotron is in the spotlight during the whole album
What a gorgeous, bright song.. There's a bit of the beatles... Beach Boys too Justin. Beautiful vocals.. Harmonies are superb. 😊
I've heard of the Zombies, but never heard the band Justin.
I thought it was Colin Blundstone singing, what a voice, stunning imo.
This guy as sung quite a bit with Alan Parsons project too Justin. 👍 👍 👍 Great choice butty.. Put a smile on my face, big time
Glad you enjoyed it+
You also might want to check out Laurie Anderson's 1984 album Mister Heartbreak, which was co-produced by Peter Gabriel, and has guitarist Adrian Belew (King Crimson etc.), Gabriel, Phoebe Snow, Bill Laswell, Nile Rodgers, and even some lines from William S.Burroughs on it.
I only know of The Zombies because a record online store accidentally sent a CD box by them to me together with my big order.
They didn't want it back so now I have "Begin Here: The Complete Decca Mono Recordings 1964 - 1967", still sealed for years now :D Time to unwrap.
Oh I promise you will love it!
@@gregoryweakland3481 you were right. I listened to the CDs now. Great stuff!
They're in the HOF for a reason!
Their earlier stuff is quite different than this, though still pretty amazing. Nothing quite touches this album, though.
Man, please, please, please do more of this album. It's one of my favourite albums of all time. Please do more.
Ty Martin🙃
I'm shocked how well produced this is, it could have been recorded much later than it was.
It (the album ‘Odessey and Oracle’) was recorded in Abbey Road and Olympic Studios. Two of the best London studios of that time. I think the Mellotron was the same one The Beatles used. This song was recorded at Abbey Road. They were on a tight budget so the material was heavily rehearsed in order to reduce expensive studio time.
Zombies meet the Beach Boys and the Partridge Family for a Zombie Beach Party I'll leave it at that
Thanks for doing this. Just didn’t have the cash back then to buy all the albums we wanted. So just knew of Zombie hits that got airplay. Really nice and gotta love the mellotron and the ‘flower power’ album art!
Although The Zombies were at their peak when I was in grade school, I'll confess, I've never hear this, even though the song has a Beach Boys harmony that my skateboard 'desert surfer' friends would have loved ( try a real 1960's skateboard, someday ) . "Time of the Season" of course and "She's Not There" are a part of the soundtrack of my preteen life. And then, of course, flash-forward a half-decade to Argent's "Hold Your Head Up" with that solid bass and drum - and try to keep your head still . . .
Very sixties somewhere between The Beach Boys and The Monkees.
Laurie Anderson is much more than only music. She is one of those who are able to create multimedia performances on a high level in every aspect of the show. So only listening to her music is very satisfying because it is so good and unique. But watching it is even more. Watch "Home of the Brave": ua-cam.com/video/mua8Pr6uRso/v-deo.html
Sounds like I'm 6 again and ferrying 'cross the Mersy! Brit-pop fer sure. Top 'o the morning to ya!
I love the Zoms. This is a great album. I particularly like Hung Up On A Dream.
I love Mellotron...You will probably enjoy the Moody Blues if you haven’t reviewed them already.
The Zombies did a tour of this album for the first time some years back. They never played it out in the 60s.
Argent had some pretty great solo stuff too. Hold your Head Up is probably the most popular song, I highly recommend it.
I was a little late coming to The Zombies, having only known the hits until recently. Odessey and Oracle has been near the top of my playlist since I listened to it in full for the first time. This is great.
In the course of like a little over a decade, recording went from mono to 2 track, 4 track, 8 track, 16 track, to 32 track and with the advent of digital unlimited track. But I have to say that period between 2 track and 16 track was pretty darn cool; and I love listening to the sound of those recordings. Dig up some early Kinks, like "Groovin on a Sunny Afternoon" or "Waterloo sunset", or the original version of the Beatles "Abby Road", particularly "Here comes the sun". The mix was another instrument to me. Kudos to producers. Great reaction, Thanks!
"This Will Be Our Year" from this album is one of my favorite songs of all time
Laurie Anderson's Excellent Birds is also recorded by Peter Gabriel as This is the Picture (Excellent Birds) on his So album. They perform together on both versions. It would be cool to see you review them both on one review.
I’ve asked for it (them) previously, and sent him pics of my artwork in copper repossé inspired by these songs. I prefer Laurie’s version but, I’ll take what I can get. Keep asking maybe it’ll happen. :)
Laurie Anderson's subsequent albums only get better and better as she evolves her sound, even later working with Adrian Belew (Of 80s King Crimson) and Peter Gabriel.
This is a stellar album. Their (arguably) most iconic song, time of the season, is off this one. If you ever do decide to rectify your Beatles shortcomings, LOL, I would suggest starting with Abbey Road. Super strong album, particularly side two. The white album, Revolver, and Rubber Soul I highly recommended as well! Cheers!
Lovely album opener! One of my favourites.
This sounds to me a bit like the Kink’s Sunny Afternoon. Same tempo. Jaunty beat. I like it.
This is really a consistently fine album for 60s Pop fans. This song is currently being used to sell BelVita Breakfast Biscuits.
www.ispot.tv/ad/n5fc/belvita-baked-with-nutritious-morning-energy-song-by-the-zombies
I guess somebody at the ad agency has some good taste. Fun fact: The Zombies had already broken up at the time this album was released. Because of the surprise success of the album's single 'Time of the Season' they got back together to tour (and then they broke up again). They released an album as recently as 2015 which wasn't half bad. ua-cam.com/video/Nbu_ThhDibk/v-deo.html
Rod Argent - I have his album "Hold Your Head Up" I didn't know he was in the Zombies.
You know, it just struck me how much Jellyfish were influenced by these guys. I really hear it in the bass and keyboards.
@@HippoYnYGlaw Odessey & Oracle is one of those classic albums that lives up to the hype in every way. It's fantastic.
They deserve a deeper dive. Monster hits in late 60’s.
Breakfast can wait, this is my immediate priority. I love this song and it does have a dark edge to it: what did she do to get sent to prison? It's never discussed so it leaves you wondering.
The Zombies were a great band, broke up after releasing this album which is too bad. In recent years they reunited and put out 3 albums between 2004 and 2015, all worthy of their legacy.
There's a lost b-side of theirs from 1965 I like a lot called 'I Love You' many people are unfamiliar with, you may want to give it a listen. After 3 years it was issued as an a-side, it's been covered by several other artists.
Breakfast can never wait! 🍳🥓
The Zombies are one of the most influential Rock groups in the early 60's....check out..."She's Not There," and "Time Of The Season."
They are such famous songs it is hard to imagine he hasn't heard them though he might not have realized it.
@@maruad7577 It is hard to imagine. However we have a whole generation of Millennials who have not heard of The Beatles. All they know is Rap and Hip Hop... They know NOTHING about the roots of Rock music. So, we must educate them and pass it on.
@@anthonyblakely399 Fair enough.
@@maruad7577 not fair ..it's the truth....and a lot of these reactors are young and finding themselves liking and falling in love with the music of the 50's 60's and 70's where it all begin.....so I just laugh...because back then there were no computer or voice machines just raw talent. Hahaha...lol...hahaha
@@anthonyblakely399 I was agreeing with you but sometimes I am not as clear as I should be. On a side note, even though I lived through all those eras, I still am learning new material from watching justjp.
Have seen Colin Blunstone live a few times in recent years and he still has an incredible voice and can hit high notes that others can only dream of. Had (UK) solo hits with Say You Don't Mind and I Don't Believe in Miracles, while Old and Wise is his most notable song with the Alan Parsons Project (and also a staple of his live shows) though The Eagle Will Rise Again is also magnificent!
Ah the Zombies. They were a band that were a great influencer although short lived. Listen to Time of the Season on the same album. If you want to change your background the album cover would I suggest.
Laurie Anderson. Big Science. O Superman. Crazy fun album.
Really is!
Damn this song is so optimistic and uplifting without being cheesy or twee in the slightest, gotta dig it.
Also, Justin do you have some more metal prepared for the future? Cause that would be sick. Highly recommend Kathaarian Life Code by Darkthrone 🔥🔥
Ty! I actually have Death-Symbolic coming up this weekend
By the way, most people will tell you to do "Time of the Season" next, because that was the hit single, but my next favorite would be "This Will Be Our Year."
I like how it's a guy pining for his gal getting out of prison. Nice little twist. Perfect British pop song.
You can get this album on Amazon....I think it's $40. Experience the whole album.
Groovy!
Laurie Anderson is definitely 2AM music. But you should really try to watch her videos as she is a performance artist.
this albums up there with tangerine dream by kaleidoscope
David Lindley was in Kaleidoscope right? Have to check it out. Thx.
@@-davidolivares yep
Brilliant lp though this track is atypical. Try Colin Blunstone’s solo stuff too 👍 The mellotron was the one used by the Beatles. The Zombies lp was recorded in the same studio as Sgt Pepper just after the Fabs moved out. Btw some of the songs on the lp are darker and more melancholic 👍
I saw a video this weekend of Paul with an audience at Abbey Road Studios playing around with a mellotron - he also played a bit of Strawberry Fields on it. ua-cam.com/video/tTKPW92ndUA/v-deo.html
Should listen to time of the season
You have to experience the entire album. Great track but this is kind of like Sgt. Pepper in that the individual tracks make more sense in the context of the whole. ‘On The Threshold Of A Dream’ by The Moody Blues is like that as well.
I had this album when I was in college in the late 80s/early 90s. Everyone thought I was a freak.
Now you're the cool kid on the block😎
Much like Rap and Hip-Hop style of music rules today's music....The Beatles and Motown sound and style ruled the early 60's, so you are going here a lot of rock groups and soul bands in the 60's having one or two songs that sound like either the Beatles or Motown. So, yeah you are right on in your reaction. But each group had a distinct sound when they released their hits. The Harpsichord was a sound used in the sound of the 60's which makes the 60's distinct. Used a lot in The Beatles sound.
Laurie Anderson and Kate Bush are just people that are from another world....not a bad things but approach to their audiences are like Angels that are aware of the sufferings and fragilities of humans and they are here on this planet...like the Prog group "YES" to take you on a journey of healing and exploration of your-self. Just Excellent Deep Artist!!! Way to go!!! I encourage you to keep exploring them. I still recommend Kate Bush's "Moments of Pleasure," which is the best work since "A woman's Work."
Man, so true Anthony. So alien, yet perhaps even more human than we think
@@JustJP Yes...Look....when first heard Kate or Laurie on the radio I cried!!! I CRIED!!! And being young at that time ...I don't cry!!! They have a way using their vocal and words to seep into your emotions and uyou just start cryin" lol...agreed ...more human than us who are human. lol
ua-cam.com/video/la9Iy0RTvCI/v-deo.html " And When I Die," by Blood Sweat & Tears was very popular song back in the day. Check it out!!!!
Yeah the Zombies are pretty underrated. There's a good chance you've heard a couple of their hits, so it's not like they're totally obscure, but I would think they'd be remembered more alongside the Beatles and Beach Boys. That should become a regular phrase now, "third bowl of porridge." If you're liking it, go for the whole album!
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@@JustJP xD
Ok - cant believe I'm about to do this but -going to recommend an Andy Williams song for you to check out ( yes , as a child hearing him the 60's / 70's I thought he was my grandparents music - lol )
Check out 'Happy Heart ' - have to admit its really good and perfectly captures that late 60's 'easy listening ' / Burt Bacharach influenced sound .
Seriously - check it out
Haha ty Jerry
Laurie Anderson does a highly entertaining college professor act in the movie Home of the Brave - I got to see this show at Scottish Rite Cathedral in St. Louis - well worth checking out. ua-cam.com/video/mua8Pr6uRso/v-deo.html
Great reaction video! My third of yours that I've watched today (and subsequently I have subscribed)! Has anybody recommend for you to check out Metal Box by PiL? Chant and Poptones would be interesting reactions to say the least! Also, Don't Stand Me Down by Dexys Midnight Runners - This Is What She's Like is a 13 minute single! 😃
Thanks Jordan! I've done just a little from PiL
Far out man. Recommend Herman’s Hermits’ Mrs Brown you Have a Lovely Daughter.
Wow. Herman’s Hermits. 'Henry VIII' - shortest set of lyrics I think I've heard . . . . "Second verse, same as the first!"
LMAO!!! I think you should have been born in the 60's.....you would have LOVE that time!!!!
Haha probably!
@@JustJP I having witnessing a lot you young reactors saying they wish they were born in my time to witness these groups like Steely Dan or Genesis or Yes in concert or hearing them for the first time on the radio....lol...But you guys are keeping our music ALIVE!!! and influencing others of your generation to listen to Old School music.
@@JustJP ua-cam.com/video/la9Iy0RTvCI/v-deo.html " And When I Die," by Blood Sweat & Tears was very popular song back in the day. Check it out!!!!
Try SUMMERTIME
The song could be interpreted as a uplifting piece about second chances - but I always had a darker take on it. Although it's sung by a man, I always imagined it was from the point of view of a naive woman who was inviting a dangerous man back into her life. (If you read what band members have said about it - it's not my interpretation. But that's what I always thought.)
the vocals are right off the beach boys....not the beatles