Perhaps the most interesting fact about the Zombies’ debut single is that the session that birthed it was won as a prize. The band came first place in a talent contest in 1963 and by the end of the next… Read More ›
The Zombies
Play This More Often, Part 12
Play This More Often is a series of essays meant to highlight songs that deserve more attention and appreciation, all in the humble opinion of this music listener of course. Some of them may be neglected by the public at large,… Read More ›
Today In Rock History: The 1st of April
1) 1955 – George Martin becomes the head of EMI Records Often said to have been the perfect producer The Beatles, George Martin’s life took a very important turn of phrase when he became the head of EMI’s Parlophone Records… Read More ›
The Song In My Head Today : The Zombies – Imagine The Swan
I’d like to give this song the award for the most forgotten Zombies gem. Released as a US-only single in May 1969, about a year and a half after the band’s break-up and having charted badly (#109), this is as… Read More ›
Top 5 Albums Released In 1968
#5. The Pretty Things – S.F. Sorrow And the award for the first rock opera goes to… (*drum roll*)… The Pretty Things, ladies and gentlemen! I always knew they had it in them! Let’s see who dares to call them… Read More ›
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