Drummer reacts to "Tell Her No" & "She's Not There" by The Zombies

[@grahambatchelor3576]

Colin Blunstone....... so underrated, such a brilliant singer. Thank you for these gems.

[@alvillanueva2525]

Prayers for Rod Argent. He recently suffered a stroke.

[@L33Reacts]

Oh shit really?? damn man. Prayers indeed

[@pvank1799]

He's okay but is retiring from touring.

[@MrKeychange]

​@@pvank1799Thank god. I hate that these guys can't stick around forever.

[@Atom-56]

Thats mortality for you. However, music from the past will always be around. 👍

[@gsparkman]

The Zombies, along with The Beatles,Rolling Stones and many, many more bands are why the term “British Invasion” was coined. During the early mid-60s the best music on the radio was coming from Britain. Such a rich musical landscape in those days.

[@L33Reacts]

Absolutely man. Y’all were so blessed with music back then. Crazy it led us to where we are now with everything…

[@julianbarber4708]

I don't think I've heard 'Tell her no' since it came out....fantastic!

[@shemanic1]

As someone who was a teenager in the mid 60's I loved the Zombies & any other band who had a 'jazzy/progressive' edge, from then into the late 80's. "She's Not There" is such an awesome tune. Santana's cover does it justice.

[@Leightym]

Santana's version is A MUST listen!

[@54fighting5]

Colin Blunstone was such an underrated vocalist back then. They came out in America in the first wave British invasion and I think the enourmous wave of talent that hit us in 1964 kind of pushed some bands to the back of our minds. They, and Colin singing had so many hooks and memorable songs that still hold up today. The days of the 3 minute pop song crammed so much music into 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. I think the Dave Clark Five even had a sub 2 minute hit. Amazing!

[@jimgreen2080]

Paul passed away 20 years ago. Hugh and Chris have mainly only toured if the Zombies were doing special commemorations. For She's Not There, you saw Rod Argent's cousin (and bandmate in the group Argent) Jim Rodford on bass and Jim's son Steve on drums. Jim passed away in 2018. And as noted below, Rod has just had a stroke, so they cancelled their US tour, and Rod has decided to retire from touring.

[@kathyutica]

Tell her No is one of my all time favorite songs, definitely my favorite Zombies song.

[@cindyp1033]

As someone old enough to have been listening to them when they first came on the scene, you just knew how special and different their music was.❤ This has been a constant on my playlists since then.

[@melissadambro8873]

Colin Blunstone.. . I’m at least 23 years younger and I still think he is 🔥 What a voice!! ❤

[@SpiderMcGee]

Colin Blunstone was the vocalist for the Alan Parsons Project on the song "Old and Wise". It's a great song that really hits home.

[@Noelle0026]

The Zombies are amazing. They still tour and their shows are great.

[@tommcgowan525]

Unfortunately they have stopped the current tour due to illness

[@Mitch-oe4fm]

It's more than illness. Rod Argent had a stroke. ​@@tommcgowan525

[@corawheeler9355]

Songs from way back and they still sound good

[@rosemontoya3656]

MY FAVORITE IS TIME OF THE SEASON! THOSE R MY 3 FAVS…THEY WERE SO DIFFERENT AND COOL FOR THERE TIME!

[@ChasBeauregarde]

SoI'm listening to this for the millionth time, besides, "She's Not There" never getting old, I can hear songwriting influences in cuts as different as Steely Dan's " Do It Again" and Joe Jackson's " Look Sharp." Testimony to excellent songwriting!

[@harrydoupe9315]

Nice to see the late, great Jim Rodford on bass on She's Not There. He was the co-founder of the band Argent (with his cousin Rod - biggest hit "Hold Your Head Up" well worth a listen), and I knew him best from the 20 years he was The Kinks bass player.

[@bobmessier5215]

Santana had a big hit as a cover for "She's Not There".

[@kathyrizzi8754]

The Zombies were part of the British invasion. After the Beatles came to America, a lot of British bands followed suit, what a gift for us teenagers. Glad you’re enjoying this music!👍👏👏👏💜☮️

[@marilyn4917]

Thanks for checking out this older music Lee. You’re doing a great job diving into this type of music and I enjoy watching you.

[@L33Reacts]

Well shucks marilyn I appreciate that so much. I’m glad you enjoy the videos. Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@60sbaby456]

Talent never dies❤

[@Russ-gy7tx]

"Passes the Test of Time." We had New Sounds every day in the '60s. "Zombie Action", LOL. Those two words together never ever came out of my mouth. Thanks L33

[@thefoss5387]

The Zombies original guitarist, Paul Atkinson, passed away in 2004, after a career as an A&R man for CBS UK. The band for She's Not There, Had Rod and Colin, with Rod's cousins, Jim Rodford on Bass, and Jim's son Steve on drums. The Guitarist in the 2010's was Tom Toomey. Jim Rodford (died 2018) passed on joining the Zombies in 1964, and was then a member of the Swinging Bluejeans. He did join Rod when Rod formed Argent. Jim joined the Kinks in 1978, and joined the Zombies when they reformed in 2001.

[@KarlOwen-ju1kl]

For early influence music, listen to The Kinks " See My Friend " from 1965. Early India music influence before The Beatles. One of The Kinks greatest songs. The song was a tribute to Ray Davies older sister who had sadly passed away.

[@mr.macbeevee498]

The Zombies were musically ahead of their time. A little to 'jazzy/progressive' for the teenagers of the mid 60's.

[@louisdellavalle2159]

I think a young Donald Fagen and Walter Becker were listening

[@mr.macbeevee498]

@@louisdellavalle2159 Very possible.

[@michaelnorris7353]

If were true they would not have as big they were. We thought they were great.

[@mr.macbeevee498]

@@michaelnorris7353 Not saying they weren't great. Just that a lot of teenagers weren't fully rerady for them. Myself included.

[@L33Reacts]

This stuff is frickin awesome. I can’t believe this was in the 60s! Y’all were blessed with music back then lol. So much better than today.

[@CharlyDS]

Love them. Their singles collection is extraordinary!

[@russallert]

Hugh Grundy never gets mentioned for his drumming skills. He always picked the right beats for the right songs, put in some well-placed (and well-played) fills, had a great drum sound and just kept everything well-grounded. For me, he's up there with Ringo, Charlie, Mick Avory, Mick Fleetwood, Bobby Elliott and other great British drummers of the time.

[@geraldbryden6720]

He's widely known foe playing the most fills whether they were needed or not LOL

[@StevenW1958]

I saw the Zombies at a concert in 2007. It took place in Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. Colin Blundstone and Rod Argent were amazing!

[@mimig3904]

Zombies were so far ahead of their time. I was 14 in '64 & they were my favorite band. The beginning of grunge, progressive rock. Along w/the KInks.

[@moondogaudiojones1146]

Love The Zombies!! Prayers indeed.

[@kentnottingham9635]

Just saw Colin and the Zombies on our cruise ship. He also sang a few songs for Alan Parsons Project. (Also on the Cruise) Prayers to Mr Argent.

[@HeidiDenoble]

To still have it and do it live is incredible.

[@L33Reacts]

Yup they never lost a step. Wild.

[@olias056]

And the keyboardist, Rod Argent went on to for the band Argent, with their anthem "God Gave Rock and Roll to you". You may have heard it other places or other bands doing it.

[@kelvinheron3425]

The bass player in the live clip, the late Jim Rodford, was also a founding member of Argent (he was Rod Argent's cousin) as well as playing in many other bands, including The Kinks. His son Steve is on drums here also. Jim was a lovely, very humble guy - him and Steve often guested with a friend of mine's band, the Blue Bishops. He was just as happy playing pubs and clubs as he was playing much larger venues.

[@mucksmith3569]

They are awesome. I can’t imagine seeing them in such a small venue. Some lucky people got to see this tour.

[@MrKeychange]

There was a short window where you could see a lot of these classic acts in this kind of venue (before so many started passing away and/or aging out). I saw Paul Revere and The Raiders, James Brown, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Monkees (playing their own instruments), The Beach Boys w/ Brian & Carl...

[@edgarsnake2857]

I saw Rod and band a couple times during the 'Hold Your Head Up' years and the shows were great. I didn't expect Colin to sound so good on the live 'She's Not There,' but he did. Loved your reaction.

[@carolynschmidt5467]

She's not there....gives me chills. A girl who is beautiful and damaged to the point where she's empty. Please, Don't call yourself stupid btw. You are obviously intelligent and sensitive. Take it from one who has lived it. Calling yourself stupid hurts you.

[@kweile4339]

Agreed

[@wendyryder2708]

Yes! I TOTALLY agree! From someone who has suffered from low self esteem all my life and is struggling from it!

[@larrymcleod3618]

Tell Her No became the first single to top The Billboard Chart , drop to number 3 then 4 then went back to the top of the chart again and stay there for a few weeks

[@jamesanderson5268]

One of my favorite bands from way back when.

[@arizrich]

60 years, gone by in a flash.

[@mikefannon6994]

Sure did, but didn't we have fun?

[@sldrums]

that,s three of the original five.my first concert with an international hit group was the ZOMBIES.they were fantastic back in 1965,crushed it.

[@orchidwave2574]

I've gotten to see the Zombies about 4 times in their recent incarnation, each time on a humble casino main stage. I feel weirdly lucky that they're almost forgotten and I got see these icons (icons to me, anyway!) on a smaller stage rather than a huge hall or arena. Rod's keyboard solos mash up his influences in jazz, classical, and Motown in ways that are almost like a fingerprint, you KNOW it's him playing. Colin's delivery is much more full-throated these days (the breathy delivery of the 60's was sort of a gimmick of the time he wanted to get away from, but I always liked that style, affected or not). And they've been releasing new music too, not just relying on playing their vintage material.

[@827dusty]

They were as some people in the music business said, "ahead of their time." These guys were so good. The Keyboard man (Rod Argent) went on to form the Band "Argent" in the early 70s. They had a huge hit called "Hold Your Head Up."

[@michaelbadyna1715]

TIME OF THE SEASON IS MY FAVE

[@Rolling_Ronnie]

Colin Blunstone features in a number of Alan Parson Project albums and was also in a band created by Eric Woolfson and featuring other APP session musicians. Woolfson called the band 'Keats' after his favorite restaurant.

[@donholl]

I could be wrong (not a musician), but that chording/riff you like so much is a pairing of the guitar with Rod's electric piano. It's a great riff, however it's constructed.

[@user-du2zl6se3u]

I was a teenager when these came out and I loved them - the lead singers voice ahh

[@UFOS4]

Great choices! Always liked this band.

[@JoTracy]

She's Not There is a rock classic Love it

[@L33Reacts]

Me too! When I had it requested back in the winter it was a favorite of mine :)

[@thescrewfly]

I was kind of dreading the reunion version of She's Not There, but it was actually pretty decent. Good find, Lee!

[@freda1182]

Was lucky enough to see them in a small venue a few years ago - I recommend them if they come to a town near you! Thanks for the videos.

[@donholl]

I was just a kid when the "invasion" hit, but I had a teenaged sister, so we listened to a lot of the great mid-'60s stuff together: The Zombies were my favorite British band - even over the two big acts. I remember them playing on a variety show (the Kraft-sponsored one, perhaps) and getting quite angry, because the screaming girls were so loud they mostly drowned them out: it's likely they were just lip-syncing, but I was too young to grasp that.

[@johnfraser5614]

The Zombies broke up just after their classic album Odyssey and Oracle came out in I think 1966. They rejoined for the 50th anniversary of the album. Have been touring ever since. Their album, Sargent Pepper and Pet Sounds all in same year. Changed everything. Get well Rod Argent.

[@ralpholson7616]

Santana did a great cover of She's Not There. It is well worth a listen.

[@heartoftherose]

Odyssey and Oracle is so rewarding., too...

[@markgallemore8856]

Now you have to listen to Carlos Santanas cover of She’s Not There. It’s F ing excellent !

[@user-uh3nn9sm1j]

What an iconic bad riff!!

[@mimiwiz1]

Great picks, Lee! Such iconic tunes, with incredible musicianship and vocals. Thanks!

[@cliff481]

They are zombies, of course it's a headless bass. LOL. Another great reaction. I was 15 when this came out and have pictures from back then and mirrors in my house today. I resemble that remark. Love what you do. Thanks!

[@PaulBonelli-wz9zw]

In my opinion, the Zombies were the best of the second tier British Invasion bands, but had the bad luck of being signed to a label that didn't like rock and roll (they turned down the Beatles) and they only got albums at the start and end of their career. In between they released a lot of very good singles, all of which are out there if you go looking for them.

[@Alewifes_Husband]

Lee, you really should also hear Santana's version, from 1977 or so. It appears on the double album Moonflower. It's terrific, too, as is the original.

[@loisrogers9042]

I used to sing "Tell Her No" ad nauseum! 😂

[@L33Reacts]

I’ve already been singing it all morning lol!

[@johnniekight1879]

Seen the Zombies 4 times including the original line up and Colon once.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

It was a good pick

[@poutine57]

one of my favs L33! Great song.

[@robertthole695]

underrated band

[@user-fc8lz1cg4x]

Zombies, yeah!!! 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️🧟❤

[@bradjenkins1475]

Yeah, we do hear these songs differently than you. We experienced them as part of life in our teens. These 2 songs were so different fo the mid 60s, and I recall vividly hearing Shes Not There. I was a junior in high sckool, dating a cheerleader. Yeah, it was different for us.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Love The Zombies!

[@chitownlee]

Check out Rod's post Zombie's band, Argent. There's a live video of them doing, God Made Rock and Roll For You and it's very cool.

[@rsp8999]

Santana has a nice cover of She’s not There

[@hoovgroov1571]

Check out the Bluegrass version of this song by the Cleverlys "She Ain't There" funny as hell!!

[@ritagryphon222]

Much better than the original recording

[@Coastal15]

Colin Blunstone was a great vocalist, try his Old And Wise from the Alan Parsons Project

[@tomroome4118]

L33, man, if you have time you would like Argent doing "Liar".

[@cindyp1033]

You should listen to the original audio of She’s Not There to appreciate how good this version is!

[@L33Reacts]

I have! I did it months ago

[@cindyp1033]

@@L33Reacts will check that out! Thanks

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Greats songs

[@MrStanleyMilton]

More mature sounding voices now and more seasoned players...but they were great way back when to start with so...

[@tigerpinky]

great music! I have always liked this band.

[@martinduner1844]

Colin is a GREAT singer! Listen to the version of "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted" that he did with Dave Stewart! - The real D.S. ;-)

[@julianbarber4708]

I could never understand what 'The way she acted the colour of her hair' meant.....at least until my twenties!

[@axandio]

60 years later.

[@L33Reacts]

Absolutely nuts. They didn’t lose a step in the slightest

[@geraldbryden6720]

Check out the Santana version of "She's not There".

[@gpxo11]

have you heard Time Of The season by the Zombies yet-another good English band is Tomorrow led by pre-Yes member Steve Howe-check out My White Bicycle.

[@jamesgabbert9375]

If you can, give a listen to Santana's version of She's Not There off of the Moonflower album. It is equally as good as the original Zombies version. I love them both equally.

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

What you thought to be a guitar was actually the electric piano. The camera man (or the director?) got it wrong too😂

[@L33Reacts]

In the first song? It was a riff layered on top of the piano. So, technically it was both ;)

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

@@L33Reacts Yes, it was both. The guitar plays the same as the piano but what we actually hear is mostly the piano.

[@larrykoltun3703]

L33 Play Hold your head up by the band "Argent"

[@kweile4339]

Nice picks!

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you! I figured they were due for a proper video since it has been so long since we have done one. We did a very short one recently but that wasn’t good enough lol. We did a few earlier this year though

[@mitchellbatchelor1594]

Have you reacted to Argent - “Hold Your Head Up”?

[@MrNormaltoo]

don't forget - Tell Her No

[@swamihuman9395]

- Every day is better w/ some Zombies in it :D

[@jpirard]

Get well Rod...thankfully it was not a stroke that could end his playing but heavy touring...

[@erolbulut2584]

Mr. Rod Argent

[@drimblewedge2789]

I love The Zombies, but have you heard Colin Blunstone's solo album, "One Year"? It's a very chill, acoustic-based, jazz-oriented album. Check-out the track, Misty Roses,(kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnbRiKmJaq6DsMksi=IQ2yOS2a3FaerMGr). You don't have to react to it. Just something to enjoy. They entire album is like Misty Roses.

[@freda1182]

Sorry, didn't know about Rod Argent's retirement.

[@vaquerojoe1976]

Santana has a nice version.

[@dougca7086]

When they say remastered it's a cover-up for butchering the song and taking the soul out of it they have auto-tuned it made it sound as horrible as today's music

[@am74343]

There's an electric piano doubling the rhythm guitar.

[@kevanbodsworth9868]

Soooo 60s 🙂

[@jhamptonjr]

The first rock and roll song I remember is get off my cloud by the rolling Stones which came out in 1965 which means I would have been about 6 years old. So that's how long I've been listening to The rolling Stones! Sweet!

[@marcdaviddecker]

Yeah bro- those guys were good. I remember when they hit back in the 60’s. Surprised they didn’t go further! Singer had a unique voice, plus solo keys rather than guitar. Yeah- unique is the word… or “different.”