Written for Song Lyric Sunday –
“Queen of the Gods”
This is my response to the challenge.
This week at Jim Adams’ Song Lyric Sunday, the theme is “Queen of the Gods”. Our challenge is to write about a song written or performed by someone born in the month of June.
Rod Argent, keyboardist, singer, songwriter, and record producer, was born June 14, 1945 in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. In a career that has spanned more than half a century, Argent has outlasted countless musical and cultural changes in order to remain true to his own distinctive style. Argent’s musical adventures began early in life, absorbing jazz, classical and early R&R while singing in the St. Albans Cathedral Choir. During his early teens, Argent launched the Zombies, with singer Colin Blunstone, guitarist Paul Atkinson, bassist Chris White and drummer Hugh Grundy; all five members were still in school at the time. Although he had originally intended to be the Zombies’ lead singer, Argent’s keyboard skills made it apparent that he was destined to be the group’s keyboardist, and he relinquished frontman duties to Blunstone.
It didn’t take long for the Zombies to stand out among the rising tide of young British Invasion acts. In December 1964, when Rod was just 20, one of his earliest compositions, “She’s Not There,” made the Zombies the first British group, after the Beatles, to reach #1 on the American singles charts. The Zombies continued to record and tour, expanding their musical horizons as well as their popularity. Another Argent composition, “Tell Her No,” became a massive U.S. hit in 1965. By the summer of 1967, though, the Zombies’ commercial fortunes seemed to be on the wane, and the band set about recording the ambitious album Odessey and Oracle. Intended as the band’s swan song, the album was initially a commercial disappointment; however, in 1968, Odessey and Oracle would emerge as one of rock’s most beloved cult items
When “Time of the Season” became a surprise hit, Argent and the other band members resisted the temptation to re-form the Zombies, preferring to focus their energies on other projects. “Time of the Season” received a BMI Award for achieving 7 million plays on U.S. radio in 2015, and the songs that Rod Argent wrote as a member of the Zombies in the 60s continue their relevance today, with over 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone.
Now almost 80, Rod Argent has finally called an end to his touring career, after suffering a stroke following a triumphant tour of the UK in 2024. However, he remains committed to creating vibrant new music with his bandmates.
This is “She’s Not There” by The Zombies
LYRICS
Well, no one told me about her
The way she lied
Well, no one told me about her
How many people cried
But it’s too late to say you’re sorry
How would I know, why should I care?
Please don’t bother trying to find her
She’s not there
Well, let me tell you ’bout the way she looked
The way she acts and the color of her hair
Her voice was soft and cool, her eyes were clear and bright
But she’s not there
Well, no one told me about her
What could I do?
Well, no one told me about her
Though they all knew
But it’s too late to say you’re sorry
How would I know, why should I care?
Please don’t bother trying to find her
She’s not there
Well, let me tell you about the way she looked
The way she acts and the color of her hair
Her voice was soft and cool, her eyes were clear and bright
But she’s not there
But it’s too late to say you’re sorry
How would I know, why should I care?
Please don’t bother trying to find her
She’s not there
Well, let me tell you about the way she looked
The way she acts and the color of her hair
Her voice was soft and cool, her eyes were clear and bright
But she’s not there
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Rodney Terence Argent
She’s Not There lyrics © Music Sales Corporation
This is “Tell Her No”, by The Zombies
Songwriters: Rod Argent
Tell Her No lyrics © Music Sales Corporation
This is “Time of the Season” by The Zombies
Songwriters: Rod Argent
Time of the Season lyrics © Music Sales Corporation
Bonus Album – a delightful 35 minutes: This is “Odyssey and Oracle” by The Zombies
Big thanks to Jim Adams for hosting another great Song Lyric Sunday this week and every week. Be sure to follow his link and check out his site.
Thanks for stopping by and listening to some great music. I hope you enjoyed the theme for this week as well as the information and songs I featured.
That’s all she wrote, kids. See you on the flip side. 😎
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