The Zombies! Wouldn't it be great if someone did a documentary about this great English group from the 1960's? They have! It is called "Hung Up On A Dream", which is one of their songs, of course!
"Underrated" and "A Genius Band" are just some of the comments that I have read about them . I hope you will agree with me!
"From teenage friends to legends in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame".
Sometimes, I get out and walk and enjoy nature. Our redbud trees have been beautiful. They are native trees, and you can not only see them in front gardens and formal settings but also growing wild in the woods. They are such a beautiful shade of lavender/purple. Please don't ask me why they are called "redbud". I asked my Dad that once and he said, "Well, I can't help it, that's what they are!"
Oh, how he made me laugh! (And he would always laugh with me.)
Take care everyone, let me know if you can listen to the videos that I have given you here.
"Somebody was making a fortune and it certainly wasn't us" -- that is too often the sad, sad story of those singers and musicians who work in the music industry, then and now.
ReplyDeleteAnd even if the artists have made a fortune, it must really be hard when they lose their song catalogs. I just heard a TV advert during the Oscars using the song "All Together Now" by The Beatles. I guess SONY gets the money from that.
DeleteSeeing the groups of our youth as they look now always surprises me. I know I've grown older and changed but I guess they will always be young in my mind! I always loved the Zombies! Yes, I could hear the videos just fine. We had a pretty red bud tree in my yard but it died and I was so sad. Then I noticed that we have two that are growing wild by the creek and I look forward to seeing them every Spring. It will be a while before that happens in my neck of the woods! Have a good rest of your weekend Kay!
ReplyDeleteYes! Wild redbud trees! They are so lovely and such a welcome sight! I must admit I feel a tinge of sadness when I see those young faces from the 1960's, how they look in their old age now but there are so many that we have lost. I hope you have a good rest of the week!!
DeleteI don‘t have time to watch the videos right now but I don‘t think I have ever heard the band‘s name - maybe they were not popular over here.
ReplyDeleteThe redbud tree is gorgeous! It lifts my spirits no end when I see trees and shrubs in blossom, like we did yesterday on a walk around O.K.‘s village.
Oh, you must know "Time of the Season"! Listen to it and see if you do!
DeleteBlossoms in the spring are so welcome to us!
No, I don't know any of their songs, sorry.
DeleteIn the "Tell Her No" video they look about 14 years old :-)
Am I right in thinking that you were born in 1968? It's a wonder you know any music from the 60's! 😊And I think the Zombies were still teenagers in that video, so young!
DeleteYes, I was born in 1968. My Dad listened to a lot of 60s music when my sister and I grew up; we were bottle-fed on it :-)
DeleteMy sister was born in 1966 and she was the same way! Her lullabies were all the music from The Monkees!!
DeleteI Love Redbuds...They're everywhere here in Texas!
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
I am so glad! You have some lovely wildflowers too, championed by one of my favorite Texans, Lady Bird Johnson!!
DeleteThose redbuds are a sure sign of Spring. I'm try to be patient waiting for it to get here. We get a tease now and then but we are still very cold and are seeing some light snow.
ReplyDeleteThe above is from Love, ma
ReplyDeleteOh, I have seen the snowy photos from the Midwest! Hope your Spring comes soon, MA!!
DeleteThe Zombies were fun. I really love that you often feature the music of my youth.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you enjoy the videos!! I guess you can tell I really enjoyed the British Invasion!!
DeleteI have to be honest - I have never heard of the Zombies.
ReplyDeleteWhat?? Oh well, you have heard of them now! LOL!!
DeleteThey were excellent, another of the wonderful bands of the era which has not been forgotten by fans. My Sweetie seems to know every one of them, and has introduced me to them all.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a blessed week!
Blessings to you, my dear! Your Mr. Sweetie has great taste! xx
DeleteWonderful, Kay. Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone. I don't know their material well, but my favourite has to be 'She's Not There' - classic! Of course, I don't remember the 60s...
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of folks can't remember the 60's even if they were around! LOL!
DeleteSadly I can remember the Zombies with 'She;s not there.'
ReplyDeleteSadly? No, happily! Take care, anonymous, whoever you might be!
DeleteI've always wondered about redbud trees too. The blossoms are so intensely pinky-purple. How lovely that you have them growing wild there. We won't see redbud blossoms here until next month, but it's such a magical time of year when they bloom.
ReplyDeleteNo speakers on my computer, but I'll have to check out the Zombies next time I'm on my tablet.
Hey Sue! I've read that redbuds are called that because when the tree first buds, the buds are a very dark maroon close to red. I suppose I will have to photograph one in that early stage next Spring! Hope you like the videos! I give me speakers a workout every day! LOL!
DeleteI remember them well. Some good songs. Bob.
ReplyDeleteHey Bob! Back when music was good. LOL.
DeleteTake care!