These Brothers Got SOUL | The Zombies - She’s Not There • REACTION!!

[@TheDivayenta]

“ Time of the Season” will really get going!

[@realPenrodPooch]

Classic!

[@MixedMediaArtByTrina]

Love that song!

[@liamj.mcmars8383]

Yes. The zombies are great check out "time of the season"

[@debjorgo]

My favorite. It's in my top five, all time greatest songs.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

I 2nd this!

[@kyleward7805]

Me 3

[@liamj.mcmars8383]

@lfrfamily what's up with it

[@mosquerajoseph7305]

Butchers Tale

[@johnandrews3151]

Yes, it was the Pop 60's scene. The Zombies were part of the British Invasion of that era. The first #1 hit by a British group was in 1962, The Tornadoes. The song, an instrumental, is called Telstar and is well worth a listen.

[@klaptongroovemaster]

"Pop" was first used in the 60s for Top 40 music that wasn't "Motown." Most of it would be categorized as "rock." Rock was pop, and pop was rock until the 70s when FM Rock stations started playing what we now call "Classic Rock".

[@dognerd7280]

A lot of people seem to not know that “pop” is just popular. It CAN be any genre , but has “become“ light, uncomplicated/“fun” music.

[@Cissablack708]

The zombies are a whole thing on themselves. I love the zombie. You should DEFINITELY listen to time of the season!

[@pamphillips5968]

Nothing is left to imagination anymore. This song is amazing

[@johnandrews3151]

The Zombies/Time Of The Season

[@pcallas66]

Rod Argent is the name of the keyboard player. He had a band called Argent in the early 1970s and they had an incredible hit with "Hold Your Head Up. You have to react to the long version. In the short version they edited parts out and back in the day they actually would find the spot on the tape that they'd want removed, used a grease pencil to mark the tape on the in and out points cut it with a razor blade, They'd throw the piece of tape away that wasn't used in the edit and would use splicing tape to join the two sections together that they did want. The tape back in 1964 was probably going at 15 inches per second and at that speed it's a lot easier to find a place to cleanly edit it. The people in recording studios were amazing at that. Anyway, thank you for your reaction. This was only about 2 years before I was born.

[@jerryhorne7547]

They’re still around performing today. Great band

[@StaciaAmnaber]

Yeah I like your personality! It's dope dude. This is the beginning of rock.

[@mlittlemlittle2966]

"She's Not There" was also rock-covered by santana in 1977, the version I heard of.

[@sassymessmess9110]

Yes, I was going to say that.

[@crosscatch]

These guys were very much influenced by R&B. Zombies were an underappreciated band but in the past 10 or so years, have enjoyed some good success..

[@chrishowell199]

This is just a great classic. It's not over the top. It's not too dull. It kind of had a mysterious sound and tone to it.

[@woodysthoughts4032]

Another good one by the Zombies is "Time of the Season."

[@andreamace3676]

This is the British Invasion sound. Rod Argent is the keyboard player. They also did "Tell Her No" and "It's the Time of the Season".

[@specialsauce5290]

Great music is great music, dont matter what year its from or what they look like, all that matters is how it sounds and how it hits you.

[@oh4sox]

Love your reaction.

[@richardscanlan3167]

Your comments were priceless.Great song,and you are not wrong about the women - beautiful and classy.

[@meganpetty223]

Love that you checked out The Zombies. I've been lucky enough to see them live a couple times within the past decade...they pretty much still sound this amazing, even 50 or so years later. Post-COVID, if they tour again you should try to see them. Thanks for such a great reaction, and Happy New Year.

[@jackbarnhill9354]

Soul was a major influence on rock in the 60s and 70s.

[@waltreed2578]

And the Zombies are still performing.

[@PeggyHarbert]

IT WAS ROCK-N-ROLL IN THE 60'S

[@jawadkazmi8856]

Yes my brother it was English Popular music of the day.

[@susanstein6604]

Yes it rock! Rock is more varied than you think.

[@jjns5600]

It's like "Go-Go" music from the '60's. The style, but also a kind of alternative rock.

[@shaunfoulk4233]

Oh yeah 😎this song 🎵is the definition of cool 😎You gonna love it my brother. Enjoy 🎵❤😉

[@shade51]

Definite jazz elements in the song. Ahead of its time in some ways. That "classic beauty" - if she's still alive - is still being classically beautiful in a nursing home somewhere.

[@rickher4794]

When I was young.😊

[@leomoore3597]

The Zombies were part of a wave of U.K. pop music groups that started coming to the U.S., after the U.K. group, The Beatles became big in the U.S. in the mid-1960's !

[@AD-pd3ov]

Woodstock Era is in a league all on their own

[@pamphillips5968]

You classy. You get it

[@Bekka_Noyb]

classic song

[@nessjustness2691]

Now it is R&B real old school my guy

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

I was in 6th grade in 1965. Always liked the Zombies. This is from a British movie, I think.

[@nessjustness2691]

I can tell you thier names no problem Chief lead vocals Colin Edward Michael Blunstone, Bass Christopher Taylor White, Organ player Rodney Terrance Argent, drums Hugh Birch Grundy, And guitar Paul Ashley Warren Atkinson

[@wfly81]

This was a time kinda before genre in music. It's early rock n roll, but back when rock n roll wasn't much different from soul, R&B, the blues, or even jazz. It was a very exciting time for music, because nobody knew what was happening, but they knew it was electrifying and exciting. Part of this is due to the war being over (so British rock n roll made its way here) technology making sound recordings more available (young people hearing music, and therefore having artists to emulate and take inspiration from). It was a crazy time. And the coolest thing about it, is that the young kids making all this incredible music LOVED blending racial influences. And that's what made rock n roll. And rock n roll wasn't a white thing, because it was an anybody thing. Before that, young untrained post-adolescents didn't have a voice. So young musicians loved working together, and they didn't give a shit about race. "Are you good at your instrument? Let's make some music!!" I had to learn about the history of popular music for my college degree. And I can VERY confidently say that this was THE first generation of adolescent rebellion. Black parents didn't like their kids hanging around high falutin white people who think they're better than everyone else...and you can only imagine what the white parents thought about their kids hanging with the black kids. But the young musicians didn't give a shit about race...the best found the best, and learned from each other. It was a time when highly talented musicians who weren't actually trained, found each other. And that's the thing about being a musician...you're a musician first, and whatever racial BS came after that. It's the best time in music history, IMO. It was very instrumental in the civil rights movement, because black people realized that young white people would stand with them. And tada!!! The hippy movement.

[@kyleward7805]

Accurate 💯

[@ronmerchant3934]

I hope you and your family had a great Christmas and New Year. Thank you for hanging out with me.

[@kennethmanning9984]

It’s rock just like the Beatles

[@rullmourn1142]

Ahead of their time [1965] and a well-dressed band.

[@mikethej4218]

55 years later, performing the same song

[@jellybathwater]

This is the Mod era!

[@KelvinKamsg]

the bass line, kinda cool the brits were heavily influences by the african-american musicians of the time, it's like echoes back and forth of musical transactions. very cool

[@julietvelarde3816]

The Animals, The Doors

[@mikethej4218]

Please react to them Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...Brilliant

[@terrywelsh6144]

For a group that came out around the same time as a British invasion she's not there in my opinion was better than most of the stuff that was coming out in that error

[@olskoollover01]

The zombies back then open the door for white artist that combined rock n roll with r&b influences in the 70s and beyond

[@pellestroika177]

MF DOOM needs a tribute. Consider it, will you? ✌️✌️

[@WrenTheGrey]

YES THIS ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻

[@TroysPop]

Van, you just aged me big time with this video. I graduated from college the year you were born. Jeez! I remember hearing this song performed on TV in the 60's when I was about 10 or so. I would classify it as "rock" and this would have been called a "rock and roll" band back then. "Pop" music would have been used to describe contemporary singers that you saw on TV variety shows. People like Andy Williams, John Gary, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day. Remember this was also the hey day of Motown, back when their music really catered to a white audience. I don't even remember hearing the term "soul music" used regularly until I was in high school in the early 70's.

[@billdomitilli8125]

"Pop" music is whatever is popular at the time. Mozart was pop music in his day. This tune was an AM radio popular hit record. Concise, and to the point, with a big hook.

[@KaiatheSiberianHusky]

They are psychedelic rock

[@donnabruhn6907]

Music didn't need T & A the music speaks for itself

[@kestrelle5345]

The music is Pop.

[@kestrelle5345]

More specifically, British Invasion pop.

[@tylerkay3]

Doors- riders on the storm or light my fire.

[@kentclark6420]

I really enjoyed this video. I've heard the song many times, a real jammin' tune, but the video adds an interesting element. The beautiful women give it a real artsy, sensual touch. Cool!

[@b.buster.]

Vocalist and keyboardist are the founders and still perform.

[@473mec]

I saw these guys perform live less than two years ago. They played Zombie's tunes and other music that the individual members have been involved with, including Alan Parsons and, of course, Argent music. The show was fantastic.

[@seanspartan2023]

This is British Invasion

[@danielr6107]

Psychedelic Pop

[@julietvelarde3816]

The Mama's and the Papa's

[@timbaker6540]

PoP British Invasion band 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@andreahanson-cruz1556]

It’s pop

[@sassymessmess9110]

"TIME OF THE SEASON" "TELL HER NO"

[@evabartlett4599]

Pop is short for popular...

[@xTheGreatDestroyerx]

Pop definitely was a thing back then, the Beatles early music is considered more Pop than rock.

[@charliecochran3035]

I think you call this rock and roll. Rememver it was still a new genre in 1965. This is British invasion rock and roll...the very definition of it. And ites one of the best examples. You might want to look up the Santana cover of this. They amplify the rock aspect by a factor of at least 10. That might start you on a Santana train. If you haven't checked them out from the late 60s yet then PLEASE do!

[@davidstobie2751]

The Zombies were cool before zombies were cool

[@fishhookism]

Is that Lee Meriwether or am I stoned?

[@shwicaz]

I'm not sure but she did have a familiar face. I kept saying "oh, isn't that...." but I couldn't place the face.

[@matthewsynoradzki4656]

I have such huge respect for you for this joint though I love it crazy bruh if anyone says you're not real tell em fight me

[@markyates1116]

He said pop wasn't invented then 😂

[@scottgelb2650]

You might also really like Santana's version of this song. No disrespect to The Zombies. I love both versions. But every time I hear the Zombies version I feel compelled to play Santana's version afterward, which is what I am about to do.

[@annmills3163]

You should listen to more 60’s rock, you’ll be amazed ☮️💜

[@andreahanson-cruz1556]

British Invasion in the 1960’s

[@guidosarducci]

I like your reactions a lot, however, I would REALLY like them a lot better if you didn't interrupt the videos. Just sayin'...

[@taylorcronin955]

Dude. Did you just lick your fingers?

[@hii-rr9uj]

what??? i thought you were in your 20s

[@craigswitzer544]

Robert Palmer androgynous models lounging around

[@danielr6107]

Organ

[@SIXX2772]

This is white guys trying to sound like the black bluesmen the best they can.....thats how rock was born lol

[@josephcox178]

Absolutely right. Just like The Rolling Stones, The Animals, The Yardbirds. All VERY heavily influenced by Black Rock & Roll, Early R&B and Chicago Blues.

[@SIXX2772]

@@josephcox178 You know it lol

[@josephcox178]

@@SIXX2772 You want to see something SUPER COOL? Check out Howlin' Wolf's "How Many More Years" with The Rolling Stones sitting within arm's reach of him, mesmerized by the fact that they're that close to one of their idols. Fun fact: That's Billy Preston on piano.

[@SIXX2772]

@@josephcox178 Will do

[@bryanjoiner7385]

Don't appreciate the intro. To me it seems like hearing the punchline of a joke

[@bobconklin7159]

Miss Peggy Lee, “Fever”. Sexy, sultry, classic.

[@duaneshank6788]

I know u enjoyed it, so watch "Time of the season" by the Zombies

[@liamj.mcmars8383]

Also good bands like them are The Moody Blues "nights in white satin" and Cream " white room" the Doors any song

[@jazzminb]

I take them referencing "she's not there" - is she looks good but she has no substance as a person - like an empty vessel

[@johns.7609]

I always felt it was more “she’s not really into you but she plays the part”

[@monilaninetynine3811]

She's a playa

[@aliwantizu]

The Zombies weren't around very long but they had 2 of the best songs of the 60s, with sounds and production that was waaaaay ahead of its time. As others have suggested, try Time of the Season it's amazing, and their other well known song, Tell Her No.

[@GrandmaZeppelin]

I think you thoroughly enjoyed it! I loved your reaction!☮️💜

[@stephenlawson3071]

"She's not there" refers to her being out of it on heroin or some other 60s era drug.

[@greggross8856]

“They don’t make people this cool anymore.” Sho you right!

[@douglasleinbach6313]

I've loved this song since the day it was released and thats a long time. These are the songs that started it all.

[@rileyandmike]

This would probably fall under psychedelic rock.

[@sharonbartley808]

Yup

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

They don't make people this cool anymore was the coolest thing I heard in a while.this is British invasion music from 60's.hard to categorize,just to enjoy. And the scenery.

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Hall of fame class 2019.ron argent on keys.

[@skipwilliam5639]

Here is the greatest whitest blues singer you will ever see Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter - Tobacco Road (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5eTo4lsmdGcldE

[@klaptongroovemaster]

You might dig The Association. Solid grooves, great harmony. I recommend "Along Comes Mary", "Windy" (You've heard this one), "Cherish".

[@maryellenazack4466]

"Here comes mary" next PLEAZ

[@craptasticboyage]

The entire album, Odyssey and Oracle is an absolute masterpiece. My wife and I had our wedding dance to the song, This Will be Our Year. Killer track.

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

What they would call “groovy” back then. Most of the white bands were heavily influenced by American blues and Soul artists. This came out 2 years before I was born but I remember it because my parents listened to it. ‘Time of the Season’ next, no doubt

[@buspasspete]

fun to see how real pop/rock was back in the day! i'm old enough to have enjoyed them 1st hand, we didn't know this was a magical time geart to see it being appreciated all over again, also try the who, the kinks

[@carleensmith5168]

I also really love the Santana version of this song too!

[@johnniekight1879]

Colin Blunstone vocals, Rod Argent keys & Chris White on Bass. They still tour. Seen them 4 times.

[@roughmatch3899]

Mods as opposed to rockers (punks came a few years later)

[@jeffreymazzoli9814]

They have another hit with Tell her no

[@louis638]

As others stated you need to check time of the season

[@klaptongroovemaster]

Request: Super 60s Series of Reactions: 1. Eight Miles High -- The Birds (David Crosby) 2. Bus Stop -- The Hollies (Graham Nash) 3. For What It's Worth -- Buffalo Springfield (Steven Stills, Neil Young) 4. Carry On / Question -- Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young

[@katayfa]

Of course, this is rock.and it's classic rock at that.