The Zombies formed in St. Albans, England in the early 1960s with Colin Blunstone on vocals, Rod Argent on keyboards, Hugh Grundy on drums, and Chris White on bass. Their debut album 'Begin Here' came out in 1965, but it was their 1968 album 'Odessey and Oracle' that contained what would become their most recognizable song, 'Time of the Season.'
That album also included tracks like 'Care of Cell 44' and 'A Rose for Emily,' which showed their tendency toward baroque pop arrangements and melancholic lyrics. The band's original lineup didn't last long after that album's release, with White leaving in 1969 and Grundy departing in 1971.
Blunstone and Argent have remained the consistent figures through various reunions and projects over the decades. 'Time of the Season' eventually found its audience and became a radio staple, though it took some time after its initial release. The song's distinctive bassline and Blunstone's breathy vocal delivery made it stand out from other British Invasion material of the era.
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