FIRST TIME HEARING The Zombies - Time Of The Season | Reaction

[@827dusty]

Rod Argent playing the organ, is considered one of the best. This Band was ahead of it's time. So darn good.

[@thack57]

Correct, but you forget to mention that Argent, who would, after The Zombies, would be the eponymous leader of the band Argent, was not the singer - that was Colin Blunstone.

[@joel65913]

She's Not There and Tell Her No are their two other well-known songs. You should seek out the video that goes with this song though. It's the most 60's thing ever.

[@debjorgo]

Yeah, The lyrics are pretty easy to catch on this. The live action video is the way to go with this one.

[@paulb4604]

With groups like The Zombies & The Kinks, you're getting into what's known as the "second wave" of the British Invasion, along with the Rolling Stones.All these acts followed The Beatles to America and helped usher in a more modern, blues based style of rock music to Ameircan audiences.

[@markusantonio4866]

I thought the second wave was in the 80s like Duran Duran, Billy Idol, Banarama, Culture Club, just to name some. Many of them were synth pop, or new wave. I’m just curious.

[@davidnajor7536]

Thanks Wikipedia. LOL

[@eostwix]

tbh the Zombies are more jazz based

[@RobertWoodruff-u2e]

He doesn't know what he talking about. The Beatles and Rolling stones yes. We got Elvis and Aerosmith.

[@gnomeofwar]

That moment when you realize your grandparent's generation was more bad ass than you thought. Show Love and Respect for your Elders.

[@sirjam327]

🎯🎯.

[@joepharmasst]

This guy had me laughing my ass off when he goes "He's an all out pimp!!"😂

[@lashaymorgan2052]

I was laughing so hard when he said that 🤣🤣🤣

[@anessalyn1035]

This song is a good example of listening to it when your young and not having a clue what the lyrics are, just liking the beat, then hearing them again as an adult and really understanding what he's saying and thinking yeah he's a player lol

[@samsungtelevision695]

Same. Except it comes off as kind of clumsy game to me rather than smooth. Definitely sailed over my head as a kid though for sure

[@827dusty]

Such a great Band from England, that is from that era in the mid 60s, known as "The British Invasion," because all of these British Bands like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, The Zombies and many more, came over to America, and took the teenage music world by storm. Those were some great days for Rock and Roll. So much new music coming out on the radio on a daily basis.

[@deborahcornell171]

Another important band from early in The British Invasion. Check out their first big hit, "She's Not There".💙☮

[@jameskirschling7887]

OMG, The Kinks and The Zombies in one day. Fantastic. She's Not There and Tell Her No are two more songs by The Zombies that are classics. Another classic for you to listen to Van is Hold Your Head Up by the band Argent. Rod Argent plays keyboards in both bands. This has been a great way to start off my morning. Thanks Van.

[@joeday4293]

Came here to recommend this. Be sure you listen to the long version with the absolutely epic organ solo in it.

[@CrustyUgg]

I would 1000% a tik tok with this song in it. I’m 33 but my mom raised me to appreciate and love this music And the 1960’s as a whole.

[@JCourts2k23]

I am 40, and same here, I love this era of music

[@finallythere100]

My 33 yo son and I were just listening to these reaction vids last night . SO much fun - he earns so much, and the he plays good music of today for me. You 2 have LOTS of fun!

[@annwilson6606]

Wonderful ! Look up " Crystal Blue Persuasion " Another eternal summer song of the luckiest generation. Long live the 60s !

[@roastedscorpion]

This reaction, HANDS DOWN one of my favorites to date!!!

[@robmarsili1450]

His pure joy of the song is priceless. He's the best!

[@aprilrussell6771]

My dad and I didn't have a lot in common, but we both loved music. This is just one of the few songs we listened to not long before he passed. I am truly grateful for him always listening to music from the 50's 60's and 70's and helped me expand my love for music of his generation. Thanks Van!❤

[@clemson1889]

I absolutely love how you're able to pick out those background nuances, subtle percussion in songs, etc, because of your own music background. Other reactors don't pick up on this. Makes me love your channel.

[@johnnymartines2118]

The Zombies and The Animals were the first bands to capture that hippe era sound.. then the Beatles did Magical Mystery Tour and took it another level.

[@mgentles3]

I used to listen to this song on the way to school (college) in 1969. The picture of a bright green field in winter (winter rye grass) will remain in my head forever with this song playing in the background. I love it! Yeah, Van. This is the definition of a groove.

[@AnnieAnnieBuckwheatCakes]

This is a classic song. Everything is well done.

[@jenalee3648]

This is one of the best “slow dance songs” from my middle school years. Catchy tune.👍

[@gritnix]

My parents were hippies before we kids came along. Once CDs came out and stuff like Columbia House was a thing, they bought this Time/Life set of 1960s-early 70s CDs that had all these songs. Stuff like Incense and Peppermints by Strawberry Alarm Clock. Still remember listening to that.

[@gregj1295]

One of my favorite songs back in the late 60's. So different!

[@thefoss5387]

This one randomly was chosen by the algorithm, and was a fun reaction. However, you are 100% wrong, the organ player was singing the echo part, he wrote it, and his name is Rod Argent. To hear another magnificent Argent organ solo, the song Hold Your Head Up, by the group, Argent, has been hailed by luminary keyboardist from Yes, Rick Wakeman, as the greatest organ solo ever. The lead singer, Colin Blunstone, is the one clapping and breathing into the mike.

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

My ex used to walk around the house singing this song almost every single day. We divorced 4 years ago and I still hear it in my head when i walk around the house... it's EXTREMELY catchy :)

[@dougsmith8430]

Rod Argent and the Zombies… so damn cool! 😎 I was in 2nd grade when this song came out, have loved it ever since! Very cool that you covered this old Classic, thank you! 🎹 🎶

[@jerryhorne7547]

They’re still around and performing today. Great band

[@johnredhd]

I love this song. I have the 45!!

[@thauptli2]

I LOVE your reaction to hearing this for the first time. This song is a masterpiece. One of my all time favorites...

[@janetf23]

Hey Van, I agree that Rod Argent (on his Hohner Pianet electric piano) and Colin Blunstone's unique voice are mesmerizing on this song. You might also want to check out their 1964 (1st) hit song, She's Not There, (which Santana covered in 1977 with their jazzy Latin flavors and got their own hit) and 1965's Tell Her No. ✌💘

[@debjorgo]

Yeah. Two guys. Colin knew he had a good wing-man though with Rod Argent. Rod went on with his own career and mega-hit Hold Your Head Up.

[@williamfacenda7057]

I remember driving in my 65 mustang convertible down sunset at night with the windows up and heater on listening to this , stereo full blast and my first girlfriend ! It was cool shit !!❤

[@elsievickie]

1968 came out. Still stands up today. Al Stuart..Year of the Cat, I know you will enjoy this classic, 1976. Soulful singer Billy Paul's song Me and Mrs Jones 1972...I'm 67 and enjoy all types of music, I'm sure you'll enjoy these. Enjoy your journey

[@asingh4025]

They don't make sex songs like this anymore.. It's not Blunt...it's Liquefied coolness .😎. Anybody whose confused about why the 60s was the decade of... Free Love... Listen to this song and the fog of confusion will be cleared 🎼🧊

[@christianhebditch]

The breath your hearing is from Colin Bluntstone the lead singer. He is still amazing to this day! My parents saw him back in 1972 he sang 3 feet off the mic all night and even now he still sings 3 feet off the mic! Check out the song “She loves the way they love her!” No sorry bro That’s Rod Argent on the Keyboard! He wrote the music and lyrics to the song!

[@rayj1011]

The Zombies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Had some old ones pop on my home page and this was one of yours I hadnt seen yet, Great blast from the past. We hippies def loved, love..A hippie is the one who embraces life to the fullest and promotes peace, love, and happiness at all times, just being full on a free spirit...Thanx for the memories, Peace

[@beeseewill2407]

Love this tune.Sixties were the best. Raking autumn leaves ,piling them up ,jumping around with the kids and tossing them into the piles of leaves on a crisp sunny day.So many memories. Great tik tok song.

[@kathleenbradford5086]

The singer is Colin Blunstone....the keyboards are Rod Argent. The Zombies are still touring and fantastic. Check out "I Love You" and "Tell Her No" and "She's Not There"

[@fridaylong2812]

Slang and innuendos didn't aways mean then what they mean now. And yes, I remember when this song came out...in 1968. The keyboard player was Rod Argent, and the vocalist was Colin Blunstone. I was glad that my parents couldn't understand the lyrics back in the 60's and 70's. The first 45 I ever bought was the Kinks 'Lola'. They would have come unglued if they could have understood it.

[@wheelerconover8723]

"Care of Cell 44" and "A Rose for Emily" weren't hits, but they will knock your socks off. Anything from "Odessey (sic) and Oracle" album.

[@gloriaandrea2539]

Fantastic!! Love it! Thank you!!

[@darlaflorence7428]

I am 68 and love watching you react to music. Thank you for your hard work making your videos.

[@avahightower4685]

LOL!!! LOVE IT< LOVE IT!! I'm over here jammin' with you Van!! LOVIN IT!! lol Thank you for sharing this! Loving your reaction, it's sooooo goooooooddd.... lol having such a good time. :)))

[@827dusty]

I think this came out in 1965 or 66. Great Band and top shelf musicians. Colin Blunstone's vocals are amazing.

[@timothymunger3186]

I love this group. They were only together for a few short years. Very inventive. I wonder what they would have done if they had been together longer. Colin Blunstone (the lead vocalist on this song) later sang a number of songs for The Alan Parsons Project. Rod Argent had a great hit with the song "Hold Your Head Up".

[@tombreeden595]

Songwriter Rod Argent doing the “aah” and playing organ

[@babyfry4775]

Love this. One of my old time favorites. Good reaction

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

LOVE this song- wish you would have seen the video with it- says a lot- 😉👍🤘🏼

[@johnhingston3859]

Good morning and thanks for the reactions! You should check out Digable Planets "Cool like Dat"

[@clare1061]

You just pulled me right back to my childhood.

[@GrannyMetalheadTV]

There's some pretty cool story behind the Zombies and a certain TX band that you played like a year ago. I had to do a whole show about it. Great reaction!

[@robertstoner8244]

This song was a huge hit from 1968 to early 70s.

[@finslaw]

Tell Her No was their other hit, but they also have one called I Love You that another group made a hit. Otherwise I'd recommend Care of Cell 44, then offshoots like Liar/Hold Your Head Up (Argent) and Say You Don't Mind/Andorra by Colin Blunstone.

[@notquitedone51]

There have been a few young people reacting to this song and eating it up too. It's a transcendent and timeless classic. Keep showing the kids better.

[@donnamiley6778]

This song is awesome!! I've always loved it!

[@FourFish47]

Thanks man for these memories. You have no idea how much pleasure it brings. Thank you!

[@bernardkelly7592]

Man,that is classic, best ever,the whole song,it stands alone...classoc

[@kishka7]

Mr Van - It is about time for you to be introduced to Zeger and Evans - "In The Year 2525" - what will it be like????

[@DLMaston1]

After The Zombies broke up, Rod Argent (the keyboard player) formed a band called Argent. Their song 'Hold Your Head Up' is killer! You'd like it, maybe even love it!! Peace from Texas! Oh, and the singer's name is Colin Blumstone, just FYI.

[@behrhunter1]

It's a complete classic

[@leolikiardopulos4891]

You are on the right path with this awesome old time song , bro

[@fionarose673]

I was just watching another of your videos when this song popped into my head so I searched and, here you are with a react to it 🎉❤😂

[@jakob_3646]

I saw them live in Bergen, Norway earlier this year, still got it!

[@jasonhoagland8444]

You should definitely check out more of The Zombies. They're a great band.

[@chrisappel1444]

Don't doubt you're "Radio Voice" You got it, Wolfman Jack style.

[@jocylynnhouy3994]

Love the Zombies Thank you !

[@christopherleonard8313]

Van check out the stray cats and the song is rock this town. Dope song

[@lisaldeene]

Great song and react!

[@bluesrock1]

For lack of a better term, it's Hippie music. Flower Child era!

[@christyd369]

Should have seen how we danced to this back in the day ooowwww. Smooth

[@foxman1546]

I remember 😆. A vertical version of a horizontal action.😂

[@lorijones9579]

One of the best songs ever. I recommend you listen and react to "Day After Day" by Badfinger. Another great song.

[@swurvegirl1978]

Lol funny a yr later this was used in TikTok the "what's your name,who's your daddy line" 🤣

[@skinmeister1]

This beat and song elements have been sampled a lot over the years…for obvious reasons, a timeless appeal to it!

[@trackrunner11]

You hear but you don't hear it. It about the soul of life that young people feel when love is new and at its peak .

[@fotoviano]

"I love you" by the People (breakoff from the Zombies)

[@shaye7121]

As a young person I love this song

[@davidmazon7516]

This was my favorite song when I first came out.

[@richardscanlan3167]

Man,do I thrash this song - it is so-o good.Enhanced by the video having a silhouette of a go - go girl. To use the parlance of the sixties - this song is just groovy.

[@brianemmanuelgrey9276]

Kinks and Zombies back to back. Van the Man!

[@chrisalloway4189]

Oh yeah.. very cool song.. I'm with ya the clap and sigh are so smooth ..without that the song wouldn't be complete.. I've heard that in the 50s and 60s hipsters/beatniks referred to the boyfriend or other cool dudes as daddy or daddyo.. much like how we use "dude" now... the singer and musician are not the same.. well the person on the keys is part of the harmony but not the lead.. check the video. Considered very sexy back in the day... lastly when they were inducted into the Rock Hall not long ago they performed this song.. they still sounded good.. check it out...

[@sharonbartley808]

Trust me, the young kids will looovve this.

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

THE song for the Mac Daddies of the late '60s :=)

[@evanmoss6185]

i love jiont its was very suggestive for its day with the lyrics and sounds

[@timsiemer7331]

LFR - That joint was right in your wheelhouse ....great reaction

[@6th_Army]

Hey LFR. Speaking of Zombies. How about the very start of the word Zombies? There's a song by Sabaton called Attack of the Dead Men. It's about the 150 gassed russian soldier of a fortress on tge verge of death brabely got up to counter attack the 7000 advancing German soldiers. The German saw soldiers that should already have been dead get up, and charge them, spouting out parts of their lungs and blood as they walked with a heavy limp. From what I've seen from you so far. I think you'll love it. It's educational and fun.

[@michaelriggan975]

Ease up on the Brandy. Getting excited. We don't need a repeat. 😂

[@lorilxn1597]

Love this song and band

[@darlaflorence7428]

React to Summer in the City. Loving Spoonful

[@jameslay5236]

That’s the clean version of that saying 😂

[@aaronshackelford6106]

The song from 1964 van

[@denisemay6807]

Have you since done “Tell Her No”? If not, you gotta do that one

[@TrevorHarden]

It’s a hot song! Big fan! Totally unrelated Song but if you haven’t you have to hit the album version of “Lover You Should’ve Come Over” by Jeff Buckley. One of the most “felt” songs eva! You rock bro!

[@simonpanter3627]

This song stands really tall for being almost 60yrs old.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

The Zombies were great.

[@daisytime2015]

Check out the video that goes with the song !!

[@Mike-nh2ml]

I love this song

[@AbdoA03]

I recommend you do "Eminem- rhyme or reason", it uses this song as a sample. It's great.

[@BossANova-xw9qi]

I heard and loved Melanie Fiona's - Give It To Me Right before I discovered it sampled this song but once I found out I was a fan ever since

[@bellavita1323]

Love this song and the video with it that I've seen is great, we'd love a tictok.show these kids what great music is!!!

[@FrugalMommaInTheWoods]

Great song have a good one,I'm having fun watching your videos but I need to be editing mine lol have a great night

[@nevetstrevel4711]

Let's live for today is another song from the era that has mega swag

[@tjbist]

A classic! ✌🏼❤️✌🏼

[@markthoele1808]

Great song Van.