Hold Your Head Up - The Zombies

Live at Thalia Hall, Chicago - 4/13/2017

[@RawDaDa]

This song was inspirational to me while standing up to an abusive step father during my teens.

[@keithcaudill4111]

God bless you some people are just dipshits and some have their own dads be turds too

[@diane1390]

My late father was an abusive alcoholic and had abused me for years. At age 17 I stood up to him, and that was the last time he physically abused me. Challenge yourself to be more than the past has given you. It's your choice, be better for it!

[@lukebakerlpb9034]

😥

[@lukebakerlpb9034]

I hear you man .. Its a good song 👍

[@mikejohn0088]

Hold your head up, keep your chin tucked, watch their eyes and when they blink make them sink.

[@hifibrony]

Rod Argent has always been a first rate musician as well as a class act.

[@kjevans68]

He wrote a song called Liar that Three Dog Night remade. This what brought me here to listening The Zombies

[@hifibrony]

@@kjevans68 Russ Ballard wrote that tune.

[@jackconnolly2665]

I love KZbin. I was confused by the title so I thought I'd take a listen. I knew The Zombies from Time Of The Season, She's Not There and Tell Her No when I was 13ish and until today, I didn't know that they formed Argent. I never really followed the musicians names (still dont) or I might have picked up on Argent. I learned a LOT of things today!!! Peace

[@mikecarbone828]

I had absolutely no idea about the connection between “The Zombies” and “Argent” whose debut album originally featured this song. It’s awesome that this material is still being performed, and that it is still relevant. “The Zombies” were a creative force that inspired many artists throughout the decades and their music helped to launch a variety of musicians careers including Carlos Santana, whose rendition of “She’s Not There” was one of his earliest hits. “The Zombies” definitely deserve to be inducted into the Rock’n Roll Hall Of Fame soon, if they haven’t been already. They still sound great. Thank you for posting this video! Please have an excellent and awesome day! ☀️✨

[@jhandle4196]

Maybe if you'd known Rod Argent was the keyboardist for the Zombies, a light might have come on..

[@orionwarren4244]

Neither did I! The threads that connect old to new are many!

[@robmikels]

The Zombies were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 in a heartfelt dedication given by Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGTEfnWrZtyVf6c

[@phillipmiller1008]

Has has ...you read my mind..

[@markvv177]

Rod Argent is the keyboardist for both band

[@howardtennenhouse7849]

Saw the Zombies tonight in Winnipeg.Superb.They are stronger than ever.They performed an extended version of this song-at least 10 minutes long.Closed with an extended She’s Not There.Great organ solos.The crowd went nuts.If you get a chance to see them this tour,don’t hesitate!

[@davidcowger1903]

R. Argent great on Hammond organ

[@peterpandemonium3336]

Saw this show at the Mohawk in Austin, Texas just prior to The Zombies being inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame. Wonderful! You've got to catch these revival/reuniting bands before they're oldies but deadies.

[@annabayles19]

This is my FIGHT SONG. Has been for years! By Argent of course~ Love this!

[@Crezelltree4261]

Old dudes can still rock.

[@tonyalfano2479]

What a brilliant keyboard solo!!!

[@kennethwashington3919]

Still gives me chills

[@antoniodelrey585]

Both Argent albums with keyboards by Rod Argent and Russ Ballard were awesome and what more can be said about the greatness of the Zombies?

[@lesschoenberger3070]

Man Colin really belted this one out didn't he? John Kay & Steppenwolf did a pretty decent job covering this song on their 1982 "Wolftracks" album.

[@paulduffy8774]

GREAT BAND i grew up with them

[@floydburney6060]

...One of the 1st live shows I ever saw. 1972 Berkeley Comm Theater opening for Jeff Beck Group. Russ Ballard played that Swiss cheese looing strat with all the holes in it. Hold your head up was a top 10 at the time too. Yup - Good Times!!!

[@garyjohnson1392]

I was just looking at a relatively recent pic of Ballard...he still has that guitar that you referenced. Check out some of his solo work... Give a listen to " I can't hear you no more ", or " Once a rebel "... a good starter. Really good stuff!

[@Cracktaculus]

Wow, what show u Lucky geezer!

[@chrisst8922]

I remember first hearing this one (and their other one, God Gave Rock And Roll To You) late at night on Radio Caroline in the mid 1970's. 'Comin' atch yer from the North Sea, the Sound Of Lovin' Awareness....'

[@robmikels]

A little background on the song: When "Odyssey & Oracle" came out the Zombies had already broken up. Rod Argent explained that "Hold Your Head Up", written by Chris White of the Zombies, evolved from a keyboard jam that Rod was doing in the break of "Time of the Season" as his band Argent was playing it to promote it, since their was no active offlcial band called the Zombies to promote the record. And Rod is always quick to state that the words are actually "Hold your head up, *woman*".

[@erniebender7886]

That is really cool back story always wondered about that Argent song one of my favs I’m 52 and love this stuff and of course the Zombies have always been a fav . When I hear these bands for some reason it’s like a Van Halen moment I stop what I’m and just listen, it’s magic . Thanks man appreciate you

[@davidgemmell3220]

It pays to look everywhere but up especially, the cloud formations are amazing

[@shepmathe]

I remember this song. It was a big hit. Had no ideas the Zombies did it. Thanks for posting!

[@henryashley9945]

It was Argent.

[@shepmathe]

@@henryashley9945 ok now I heard the intro. Thanks that helps.

[@PopeNorton]

@@henryashley9945 Argent formed out of the Zombies.

[@henryashley9945]

@@PopeNorton yes, they did.

[@lesterpaul9657]

Zombie' s big hit was She' s not there.

[@onemoremisfit]

Rod Argent kicking some tall ass at age 72, not just some washed up old frump from his era, like say Clapton passing off his flaccid unplugged shit, but still rockin' it! (for a bonus tossed in a little Bach too!) One of my all time favorites.

[@scottmichael742]

I also had not know Argent stemmed from the Zombies. Thank you for post

[@loveistruth5713]

Believe It or Not Jay Sekulow band does great cover of this song live fantastic keyboards and vocals

[@terrymccann1550]

Hold your head up WOMAN

[@tinydancer62]

I was like everyone else and always thought they were saying "Hold Your Head Up, whoa" until Rod Argent said the correct lyrics.

[@chas.5009]

Remember k-tel albums? Usually an album with 20 or more hits from that year. I wore argent out on mine. Had several actually.. gawd I'm old..

[@btdtagain]

I am not old, and of course ktel, Ronco, 10-4 good buddie

[@garytaylor9148]

Saw this one back inn the 70s Great show

[@veraautopilotradiodj63]

Rock and roll Z to A... & THEM some. Autopilot radio DJ Vee Doll

[@GodsBarnChurch]

Military 18 going overseas Scary but hold your head up

[@CrazyBear65]

I never knew that Argent came from The Zombies. Learn something every day.

[@leobendsfrendz6437]

Wow Zombies, still alive great band of the 60s

[@mark25964]

God gave rock and roll to you was also a song by argent

[@peterpandemonium3336]

Argent means silver but this is gold.

[@bellavia5]

The drummer was rock solid - awesome.

[@lukebakerlpb9034]

Cool 😎 👍👍 "hold yr head high" 🎸 🎹 🎶

[@QueenofArgyle2525]

Well SOAB:) They we’re in Chicago:) well, alright:)❤️👍

[@alanthomson1227]

Argent album version amazing .

[@jonathanlafrance8643]

Fantastic song!!!

[@gregorypidich8439]

Always hold your head up a band with power argent

[@RapIsDeadly]

Always loved this song but NEVER knew it was wooooman. lol Now I hear it.

[@Mike383HK]

I miss cousin Jim Rodford. You don't realize how good Rod is until you put him up against a legend like Rick Wakemen. They both played with Ringo and Rod just left Wakemen lost. I mean how could anyone play blues, rock and jazz in the same solo. It was incredible.

[@Crezelltree4261]

Hold your head up...guys.

[@Cracktaculus]

This band scratched gouges in rock history yo

[@sebastianmelmoth9100]

The Z's were the Doors before the Doors.

[@jennifergregory7461]

No comparison.

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

Zombies are cool baby.

[@timkirkpatrick7888]

It was by Argent which is Rod Argent of the Zombies . I believe he is the organ player un this video.

[@shinyoneincarnate5565]

Yes, that's true.

[@kb9788]

No kidding, maybe the best keyboard of the rock era. That's how good Rod Argent is.

[@gregsz1ful]

Get well Rod. 👍👍👍👍

[@dannolson6661]

Had all the Zombies on records for my stereo

[@amangogna68]

Fantastic band !

[@terrymccann1550]

Mere youngster..Great Song....

[@adude394]

Awesome song. Rod is an artist on the B3. If I remember correctly, he had a keyboard credit on the original London cast recording of "Phantom of the Opera" (1986).

[@haydeeavila5828]

Solo un maestro como Rod Argent puede tocar el sintetizador en este tema asi!!!

[@JavierBonillaC]

Really? Parece una mala noche….

[@haydeeavila5828]

@@JavierBonillaC Por? Yo segui al grupo Argent con Russ Ballard en voz y guitarra, y ese organo es inconfumdible! No lo conocia de Los Zombies, ni antes ni despues. Si bien a mis 62 pirulos un oido me falla un poco, puedo todavia distinguir las melodias y los instrumentos, y hta x la voz puedo decir.

[@jirukoguerrero5756]

Sonido perfecto.

[@BlackDogBones1964]

Thanks dad..😎

[@davidlawrence5]

Great keyboard solo which shows you don't need a killer/flash guitar solo to make the song sit up.

[@Gottenhimfella]

Indeed, and like Keith Emerson, Rod's not too proud to quote some tasty J.S. Bach (which NEVER gets old) - both BWV 147 and 565. Without Bach, the best keyboardists of the Rock era (Jon Lord, KE, RA, Rick Wakeman, etc) would have never had the melodic and harmonic sophistication, or the phrasing, (or the rigour) that made their music so legendary.

[@veraautopilotradiodj63]

The Handsome Zombies

[@robert7981]

Check out Rachel Flowers version of Hold your head high. Killer solo.

[@jzsuperstar9948]

I just checked it out, Then I found her doing a "Prog On The Ranch" show doing ELP flawlessly. My Lord, what a performance. Thanks Robert

[@Diggerdog2nd]

For years & years I always thought this was a Styx song. Got to admit it sounds very Styxy. Or maybe Styx sounds like them.

[@barbaracabello587]

I agree and, more to your point the first line in the lyrics of this song sound quite similar to the first line in the lyrics of "Lady" (by Styx) melody -wise.

[@davidlanham99]

I am just going to go with my original lyrics of “Whooaa”. Sorry, been doing that since I was 13. I did not need to know this.

[@bloodeverywhere9809]

The bands got it wrong they always said hold your head up boy

[@terrencemiller5284]

Rod, you rock !!! Why didn’t you bring a Leslie Speaker to the show dude ?? The Leslie simulation sounded good though !!!

[@kevinr.3542]

If he can't tell the difference and saves that much space time and effort can you blame him?

[@kb9788]

Get a life!

[@veramclaughlin4849]

Autopilot radio DJ vee Doll

[@saltybildo9448]

Sound is iffy good doh

[@eyeballll]

Russ Ballard was the original singer.

[@ralphhbernstein6798]

great group. .. ... a shame the audio is this way. (BAD)

[@debbiejantzen9353]

Who is singing lead vocals?

[@hifibrony]

Zombies vocalist Colin Blunstone.

[@debbiejantzen9353]

@@hifibrony thank you

[@fredgien]

@@hifibrony Don’t think so…

[@auramac]

@@fredgien It certainly is.

[@hifibrony]

@@fredgien The video's credits list Colin as lead singer

[@phorobierre2884]

red 💊 blue 💊 green 💊 purple 💊...

[@RJ-pu6nc]

Rod argent not zombies

[@ronrice1931]

One of my favorite songs, but playing it at 102 beats per minute as they do here instead of 90 bpm as on the original wrecks the groove and the song. Why do bands do this? So dumb.

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[@gregpeterman1102]

Hold Your Head Up was played by Argent not this offshoot band.

[@illuminutteh_2033]

Rod Argent was in the Zombies. He was their keyboard player. Offshoot band? You're stupid.

[@larrywilliams7942]

This is argent on keys.he wrote it.

[@Cracktaculus]

All one or two hit wonder bands need fresh personnel to book shows as geezers baby!

[@barrymccreary9565]

Rod argent is playing the keyboards in this he was with the zombies first when they recorded it so this not an offshoot band

[@AB..__..]

@@larrywilliams7942 Hold Your Head Up was written by Chris White of the Zombies.

[@bapparrott6098]

too fast. ....... great band. members get jacked up during live performances always......

[@mwdrum]

To fast, the original. Tempo mad3 the tune, listen to be original, this doesn’t groove like the original……

[@Showboat_Six]

Argent is far better!

[@JavierBonillaC]

They really sound like Zombies…. I don’t like this song but surely I am wrong.

[@kb9788]

You're an absolute moron. Can't you understand the facts that people have posted.?

[@JavierBonillaC]

@@kb9788 Take it easy KB. I did not mean they are not more important in R&R than Bob Dylan and The Beatles put together, I just like Meat Loaf better or, Uriah Heep. The keyboard solo is pretty good though, just the vocals are a bit off and, like another comment says, a little cringy.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Sorry guys ! This is just " Cringe ".....! Why ruin our memories ??!

[@MusicOverMyHead]

What is cringe about it?

[@Fretless99]

@@MusicOverMyHead Good question, there's nothing wrong with this version

[@phillipmiller1008]

Argent also recorded a good version of this song...

[@phillipmiller1008]

I LOVE this version of this Song....But who performed it Originally or First....???? The Zombie or Argent??????