Colin Blunstone - Say You Dont Mind

[@johnlazenby723]

My wife went to a talk and question session with Colin Blunstone last night. He told the story of this performance. He said that he was so nervous that he drank a whole bottle of scotch before going in to the studio. The stool was to stop him falling over and moments after the performance he was violently sick! To me the fact that he was able to sing at all after drinking that much whisky let alone sing so beautifully is testimony to his natural talent. To this day his voice has not changed.

[@fergusmaher7490]

Wow, great story. I wouldn’t mind but he looked so composed. Great performance though!

[@TheMasterizer]

Gracias por la anécdota, le da valor al video

[@lornsmith643]

Came here to say he looked like he was battling some severe indigestion!

[@nickwinstone-cooper8257]

A whole bottle of scotch and he could still sing so beautifully? I wouldn't have been able to find the stool or stand!

[@lawrencenoctor2703]

A full 1/2 bottle Id guess. Anyway a phenominal performance of a fabulous song. A lifelong fan.X

[@SuperAnimelover100]

I just love Colin Blunstone's smokey English voice !!!

[@jamesr5443]

WOW! I so wish there were other songs of Colin singing live in this era. I could listen to this all day!

[@marknestbox]

Try Caroline Goodbye and Ain't It Funny.

[@ChuffingNorah]

Thank-you KZbin, this is the first time I've ever seen this song being performed by the wonderful Mr Blunstone. I can remember listening to it some 50 years ago on the Johnny Walker lunch-time show on R1 Fab FM, and always wondered who the singer was. Now I know, as I was never interested in the minutiae of the pop world by reading the MM and the like. I noticed what big flaring nostrils he has like Kenneth Williams, which I suspect must give him the dreamy, breathy quality to his voice. What an absolute joy it is to hear and see this marvellous song again, after all these years Also isn't the String Quartet backing totally amazing, probably second only to Eleanor Rigby by the Fab Four, for the unique backing to a pop song.

[@allismile0]

Colin gave this such a beautiful treatment. RIP Denny Laine- you wrote an amazing song❤

[@g8ymw]

November 2023, still a fantastic song Loved it when it came out, loving it now

[@stevendimmock4791]

Colin's best and Denny's best, but the most beautiful thing to me is the age range of the musicians, giving Their very best to make this wonderful piece. Thanks to all of them, young and old.

[@MarkBaggett-hf4hn]

total respect to Colin and Denny Fabulosa!

[@sailinginourfifties7036]

Thank you Denny Laine for a wonderful song!

[@gerardmccavana4905]

Cracking song...and a cracking vocal performance

[@julesakers3051]

One of the greatest ever voices in pop music. Brilliant.

[@pauldunn231]

^ desitively Not Wrong

[@lizquinn3568]

Sublime x

[@paulwebb5555]

Does the poster of this possess the entire show broadcast on 14th December 1971 also featuring Uriah Heep?

[@martincox7354]

Congratulation Jules! I appreciate the use of the phrase “one of the greatest” rather than the arrogant “the greatest”. There were and are many very good voices and Colin rates amongst them.

[@hometruths9411]

Totally from the soul as when he sang The Eagle Will Rise again in the Alan Parson Project.

[@rayb3065]

No auto tune for that geezer.. beautiful song and voice.. my mum used to love this song didn’t really get it as a child I certainly do now

[@grandad1903]

Just lovely, not an easy song to sing, Colin's voice perfectly suited to the song. The strings were magnificent too. Can't believe it's over forty years ago, where has all the time disappeared to.

[@bjmcmahon722]

Agreed...!

[@fluorosco]

Now it's 51 years ❤ Nothing comes clase though these days does it I love this soooo much ❤

[@marciallinn6425]

❤

[@rherchenreder]

The voice: the ability with octaves, and the beautiful cadence. The emotion. So Moving. A one of a kind gift that he has shared with us all for decades. I appreciate this so much.

[@williamwellington8668]

Another one of this country's great singers......that won't be appreciated until he's gone....

[@rherchenreder]

He is widely and deeply appreciated :-) I live in Massachusetts.

[@bizbizley]

It’s not about the voice. It’s about the vibe. Totally organic and original. Wonderful.

[@sydhughes6041]

Violinist with a Dicky Bow! And no backing dancers... In the days when real music ruled. And he is still performing in 2020.

[@marciallinn6425]

Wow..I'm 62..makes me cry😢 so wonderful

[@daryllportas8453]

Yes I'm 62, too. This song reminds me of the beautiful energy of that time.

[@peteperry5712]

that high note at the end gets me every time over the last 50 odd years, timeless, gifted, effortless vocals.

[@fluorosco]

Its awesome. I try not to listen too often. I dont want to get bored of it. Im starting to think its not possible anyway

[@terrymccullough6758]

Yes Ethereal and so pure!

[@gary-songwriter]

What's amazing is that it is so pure. An E5. McCartney actually manages an A5 on the mid section of Twist and Shout, the "aw aW AW Woah WAAAAA!!" bit, but that's more of a scream. Fantastic singers both.

[@nickwinstone-cooper8257]

He did some gorgeous work with The Alan Parsons Project

[@lindabeeston7408]

So beautiful. The song too 😊

[@jacobbandock8732]

One of the most underrated vocalists of the rock era

[@hughmartin6618]

The exquisite sweetness of Colin Bluestone’s voice is a rare gift and a real pleasure to listen too..

[@bexlocks]

I listen to this at least once a week. It’s sublime

[@stevefield9967]

I hope you're still enjoying it.

[@clivehorton3860]

I fully agree. Takes me back to my youth. Great voice.

[@lubnarahman4608]

Me too...superb in every way...

[@wendydavies9302]

Me too 😊

[@missGolightly420]

He is one of my favorite singers! I feel like he is so underrated

[@milesey01]

One of England's greatest soul singers ...

[@kenmurray1600]

this song will survive with all the classical songs and composers because it seems to be as perfect as anyone can get singing a individual song live. [IMHO]

[@xiropigado]

One of the greatest songs ever recorded, i am just 65 years old, i have heard thousands of songs, i love music, but this song gets me every single time.

[@juliep4319]

I loved Colin and his voice over 50 years ago and I still do today...

[@RobertShaw-l9m]

His voice is perfectly suited to this song and not an easy song to sing. Brilliant.

[@guyperry4010]

Utterly and irredeemably MAGNIFICENT. I love the old boys playing along with Colin.

[@kelvingolden252]

It's not just his great voice but it's the feeling he puts into it ,great voice , great performance

[@nickwilson8853]

Would that they only could make songs like this today, simple clean lyrics, brilliant dynamic vocal and fantastic strings and no autotune !! Timeless classic.

[@kevinbeck6785]

yes yes yes we will be listening in another 20 years if we are still here music that never dates

[@mariamcdermott4159]

YES BRILLIANT

[@mariamcdermott4159]

A GREAT SONG

[@patricaoreilly2143]

Everything was real

[@matthewdurkin9662]

They do lmao, get your head out of the sand and listen to Father John Misty or Weyes Blood

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

It is rare to find a performer of this class, everything he does is a classic.I love this today as much as as the first time I heard it.

[@johnheppenstall4904]

What a gorgeous performance of a gorgeous song. And what a beautiful arrangement. This really wasn't what I was listening to in 72(?ish) but quality always speaks and I'm glad it's one of those records that always stayed with me.

[@OLDGOLDDREAMER]

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[@caretakerfochr3834]

Just sublime. I'll never tire of hearing Colin sing this.

[@speel1959]

Takes me back so many years, to a much better place. Thank you Colin for the memories.

[@johndixon3987]

I'm back at middle street school newcastle upon tyne. all the lovely smiling faces . I see you all. great .x

[@moonbeanification]

Good God that voice! Exquisite.... an impeccable performance....!

[@Rose06091]

I agree

[@macelven]

Never tire of this song. Superb. Colin's breathy voice just gives me chills.

[@keithjb100]

That last high note will live forever.

[@lesleyeldridge-612]

I was at a CB concert at the Stables in Milton Keynes a few decades ago. In the audience was Rod Argent who lived locally. He went on stage and they had a reunion after years of estrangement. Subsequently the zombies reunited and thry had another bite of the cherry of success. So glad i was there to see it!

[@BarryHawk]

This is pure gold. Beautiful

[@DaveSpagnol]

I saw him live in 1972 or 73. I think he had Argent backing him. When he did this one, they replaced the strings with a cleverly controlled wall of feedback and fuzz. But of course his voice soared above it. I've honestly never seen a performer looking so genuinely happy before or since.

[@upupandaway0306]

What a beautiful voice and an arrangement! It gives me goose bumps each time I listen to this song.

[@tz7207]

I have listened to this take for 6 years at least twice a week. ❤

[@563421094]

Classic song sung by one of the finest singers in the history of popular music...

[@justanotherrandomcrit8115]

This wasn’t written by him, you know that right? This is a cover. He even says it in the video.

[@kadiummusic]

​@@justanotherrandomcrit8115 He doesn't say it was. 🤔

[@DonnaJ1312]

@@justanotherrandomcrit8115it was written by Denny Laine formerly of Wings

[@abrokenframe82]

Wow! that was beautiful, Colin had such a voice that could cover all genre's

[@mooseing22]

Wow what a find. Just browsing Gilbert Osullivan 'alone again naturally' Great song. Then this appears in my search. His voice is so mystic, remarkable. Thank goodness for algorithms. Thanks whoever you are for this.

[@DebbieHirons]

Loved this as a child…love it still…fabulous and transports me back to less complicated days. ❤️💙❤️

[@joanbunnywills1004]

I haven't heard this song for many years. It sounds just as good today. Beautiful.

[@Ellen_mcg]

I love how he always smiles when he sings. You can really HEAR that smile

[@ThomasAnderson-qz5fv]

I love youtube! when they put on clips as good as this! Colin Blunstone a track from his first solo album after the breakup of the Zombies.One of the finest singers England has ever produced. All his recorded efforts are wonderful and worth tracking down.

[@michaelegan6092]

Perhaps the best song that I've ever heard. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@brianwoods2395]

If you haven't already, get the 1972 album Ennismore ( Colin Blunstone ) A beautiful masterpiece, 50 years on an still pure gold......

[@skrich9690]

Just one of those incredible songs that is perfection and timeless.

[@earlwilliams1525]

A Voice for the Ages, One of a precious few true artists who can truly tuch your heart and make you weep and in the very next moment touch a chord in your heart to make you smile, never stop bringing a little bit of heaven to a saddened world

[@janeough45]

what a stunning song that never ages its such a pleasure hearing it again xxx

[@michaelcastro6731]

Timeless classic. Today's music aint got the same soul.

[@jackiemreekie4637]

His voice is so heartfelt singing this song it's makes me cry. Plus I was only 10 when it came out and I'm 59 now so.. Very nostalgic for me xxx he's still touring!!! 🥂

[@MrTonio1962]

Absolutely and utterly exquisite. A joyous experience and the string quintet know that they absolutely nailed this. Just watch their reactions at the end. Great arrangement and an even better performance. Sublime vocals.

[@mariamcdermott4159]

SUBLIME

[@robinion3093]

God ! utterly sublime!

[@davefish4965]

never tire of this record

[@debrahitchman416]

Agree 🎻

[@timmyspence]

Just astronomical. Had to listen over and over, Like a little reset.

[@daveoconnell9100]

Colin captures so many emotions with his subliminal voice pain sadness and sexual longing even despair are all there. Every time I hear this song I'm overwhelmed with admiration for the guy and for a guy like myself who can't sing jealousy.

[@yesemitesam333]

That video is the nearest thing to a time machine. I was back there for 3 minutes 23 seconds.

[@stephenreeds3632]

Every time this brings tears to my eyes...it is such a superb song so beautifully performed.

[@britishcomposers]

Pure magic! What a classic piece of quality music making to a truly fine composition and a handsome guy with a voice to match.

[@dutchy777]

Rediscovered this song from my youth, he still has the 'breathy' quality to his voice he had back in 65 in she's not there. Great singer Colin Blunstone.

[@alanjackson2712]

Just beautiful 😍!

[@TEVEZ1231000]

One of the greats, an unbelievable singer, absolutely the most underated singer in the last 40 years.

[@BryanMcMeekin]

Oh wow, utterly brilliant!!!

[@stevecook8941]

Very classy...................and he's still performing live with that superb voice

[@g8ymw]

As part of the reformed Zombies

[@Sal123471]

Omg, just discovered this! Awesome and so beautiful!

[@upupandaway0306]

a beautiful vocal and melody, accompained by nice-arranged strings. just one word, "Fabulaous!"

[@jimmeven1120]

I never tire of hearing this song. Christopher Gunning, who made the arrangement, died two days ago (24 March 2023). If you have some spare time take a look at some of his original orchestral works.

[@BeasleyStreet]

🙂👍

[@dianaallison6110]

What a cutie..& love his awesome voice 🙂🙂☮☮✌✌💗💗

[@ericdoran24]

Pure magic. Thank you sooooooo much for sharing. Sweet sweet memories.

[@andrewjohnstone963]

Excellent voice and song 🎵 ❤

[@peteperry5712]

Colin, in this fickle business, who the hell knows, but God Bless you and Rod for still being there....rare talents whom I still treasure some xxx years on.

[@chalkyc]

One of the best voices to grace this earth.

[@TheGERALD1949]

Brilliant song - the incredible Colin Blunstone.

[@wendyblinston1213]

Love this song love his voice..

[@branchdangler1st]

+WENDY BLINSTON You have class Wendy....

[@irenecostigane8348]

Brilliant. Timeless X

[@vicomtedelomagne]

Amazing performance

[@duncanrs]

as a teenager I listened to this and heard only the words ,,,,,I,m a lot older now and hear the music as well ,,,,,a lot of work went into this song

[@bran756]

You know,this tune takes me way back,colins tune was great,ah strings then elo perfect.

[@twosie7661]

Listen to this lovely song, close my eyes.....I can almost believe that it's 1971 again and I'm still doing my A levels! It has worn well over the years...wish I could say the same!

[@carlranger8060]

Had the pleasure of seeing Colin a number of times. Always great!

[@alfoon1]

I just adore this video. I look at it often. See him with the band "The Zombies" September 2012. He's still very much got it! Brilliant show.

[@severnboar]

Incredible. I can still being totally knocked out by this in 18-whatever, when it wa originally released.

[@ferguscurrie5937]

I don’t know if anyone has tried to identify the musicians in this video, but The bass player is a very young Chris Laurence.

[@ChrisTobinSingerGuitarist]

Beautiful!

[@chrisdavies6958]

Great memories of growing up in the 70s listening to this on the radio when I was at home with mum and dad and rest of family ❤soo miss that era of my life 😢such a one off tune that can last for ever 😌I was 11 years old, now 61 years old 😊

[@sugarapplepie]

He aged well! I mean his voice is still intact after all those years. Now thats magnificent!! :D

[@trfesok]

In my "Magnificent Moodies" playlist with Denny's original. Thanks for the upload!

[@davidjuliesmiththomas7983]

I bought his One Year album when it came out and still play it. Love the voice.

[@Rose06091]

Stunning .pure class

[@denishoulan1491]

With all the rubbish that they play on UK radio these days, it is so nice to come onto KZbin and find quality music such as this.

[@robertgould1411]

That high note always catches, me beautiful...

[@elondontopguy]

Beautiful song and voice

[@trickymicky0007]

bloody hell thats so good,refreshing,uplifting,so so beautiful

[@Mudge07]

Wonderful performance by Colin, sweetly piquant arrangement with those strings; particularly the bowed cello and double bass. Finally, not forgetting the delightful song-writing of Denny Laine; whose own version of this song is equally as striking in its vocal range.

[@moonshinefiftyseven6063]

Always loved his voice. And even today he sounds good.