The Music of Colin Blunstone
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The Best of Colin Blunstone
While you may not be familiar with Colin Blunstone's music, I am sure you are aware of his voice. If you turn on any Oldies radio station his clear, heartfelt vocals can be heard daily on songs like She's Not There, Time of the Season and Tell Her No.
This is because Colin Blunstone was lead singer of the Sixties British Invasion band, The Zombies. Seemingly more appreciated in the United States than in their homeland, The Zombies scored several hits on the US charts before disbanding in 1968.
Group members Rod Argent and Chris White went on to form the band Argent, while after a short hiatus, Blunstone returned to the music business as a solo singer. This time his voice graced the UK charts for a short time in the early 1970s.
Under appreciated by the majority of the record buying public, many of Blunstone's albums
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Contents at a Glance
- Colin Blunstone: Caroline Goodbye
- Colin Blunstone: Say You Don't Mind
- Colin Blunstone: I Don't Believe in Mira...
- Colin Blunstone: How Can We Dare to Be W...
- Colin Blunstone's Debut Album
- Colin Blunstone: Wonderful
- Colin Blunstone: It's Magical
- Colin Blunstone: Planes
- Colin Blunstone: His Greatest Hits &...
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Colin Blunstone: Caroline Goodbye
This was Blunstone's second solo single in the UK, on which he sings about the end of his relationship with actress and model, Caroline Munro.
Colin Blunstone: Say You Don't Mind
Colin Blunstone's third single - and his first hit single - from March, 1972.
Colin Blunstone: I Don't Believe in Miracles
Following the success of Say You Don't Mind, Blunstone's next single charted in the UK Top 40 in late 1972.
Colin Blunstone: How Can We Dare to Be Wrong
Colin Blunstone's final UK chart entry of the 1970s was this plaintive ballad from 1973.
Colin Blunstone's Debut Album
One Year
Amazon Price: $19.94 (as of 02/18/2012)
From November, 1971 this is Colin Blunstone's first solo album release and possibly his most acclaimed. It includes the singles "Caroline Goodbye" and "Say You Don't Mind" along with eight other memorable tracks. It was co-produced by Blunstone's former Zombie colleagues Rod Argent and Chris White, who also contributed three songs to the album.
Colin Blunstone: Wonderful
The title of Blunstone's next single describes the song perfectly: Wonderful. A criminal shame that this was not the massive hit it deserved to be.
Colin Blunstone: It's Magical
This next single was a more up tempo affair, but even this change of direction proved unsuccessful sales wise.
Colin Blunstone: Planes
The title track from Blunstone's 1976 album was a cover of an Elton John/Bernie Taupin number. Even with this influence, the song failed to chart.
Colin Blunstone: His Greatest Hits & More
Greatest Hits & the Light Inside
Amazon Price: $8.61 (as of 02/18/2012)
All the hits and more are included on this 24 track package of Colin Blunstone's finest recordings. Some new interpretations of songs he has previously recorded are also featured, along with the entire 1998 album release, "The Light Inside".
Colin Blunstone: Photograph
This single from 1978 is a track from Blunstone's album Never Even Thought. Despite a wonderful melody and powerfully wistful vocal, this release went the way of his then recent output.
Colin Blunstone's Latest Album
The Ghost of You and Me
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Colin has come up with another classic album which easily matches his three standards from the 70's. The Ghost of You & Me is a mature work of love, longing and loss. It is heartfelt, filled with great songs, as well as some wonderful string arrangements on the last three tracks.
But most of all, Colin's voice sounds stronger and better than ever.
Colin Blunstone : Smokey Day
Album track from Blunstone's first solo album, One Year.
Colin Blustone: Losing Your Way in the Rain
Colin Blunstone made a guest appearance in 1979 on an album by Mike Batt. This is his contribution.
Colin Blunstone: Miles Away
Absolutely beautiful song released in late 1981. Sung in Blunstone's trademark plaintive way, this is a lyric and melody for anybody missing that special someone in their life.
Colin Blunstone: Echo Bridge
Echo Bridge
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Originally released in 1995, "Echo Bridge" includes covers of Billy Bragg's "Levi Stubbs' Tears" and Art Garfunkel's "Breakaway".
The other eight tracks are nothing less than what you might expect from The Zombies' lead singer.
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted
Colin Blunstone & Dave Stewart
You'll recognize this one. A hit for Blunstone in 1981, this is a cover of the classic Motown hit by Jimmy Ruffin.
Colin Blunstone: The Singles Discography
"Mary, Won't You Warm My Bed" (1971)
"Caroline, Goodbye" (October 1971)
"Say You Don't Mind" (January 1972) (UK #15)
"I Don't Believe In Miracles" (Oct 1972) (UK #31)
"How Could We Dare To Be Wrong" (Feb 1973) (UK #45)
"Wonderful" (September 1973)
"It's Magical" (May 1974)
"When You Close Your Eyes"
"Planes" (November 1976)
"Beautiful You" (February 1977)
"Lovin' and Free" (April 1977)
"I'll Never Forget You" (May 1978)
"Ain't It Funny" (July 1978)
"Photograph" (November 1978)
"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" (with Dave Stewart) (1980) (UK #13)
"Miles Away" (September 1981)
"The Tracks of My Tears" (April 1982) (UK #60)
"Touch" (February 1983)
"Where Do We Go From Here?" (May 1986)
"She's Not There" (October 1986)
"Cry an Ocean" (May 1988)
"She's Not There" (club mix) - Timecode 64 W/ Colin Blunstone - Dancetrax (1993)
Spotlight on The Zombies
Zombie Heaven
Amazon Price: $50.51 (as of 02/18/2012)
Everything that you can conceivably think of that has been recorded by The Zombies. Forget all the other Greatest Hits releases, this is the collection that every fan will need and everyone new to the music will want to own. Did I say everything is here?
Colin Blunstone in the News
The Latest Colin Blunstone Headlines
- VIDEO: Colin Blunstone takes short break to tour solo
- Colin Blunstone (pictured) will be on stage demonstrating why his is one of the most distinctive voices in British pop. Blunstone is lead singer with The Zombies, where his distinctive voice manages to be both sweetly angelic and deceptively strong.
- Music legend Colin Blunstone on his way back to Kinross
- Zombies frontman Colin Blunstone will follow up his appearance with the legendary 'Sixties outfit at the Green Hotel in Kinross in November with a solo show at the same venue on Sunday week. Blunstone also appeared at the music Mecca last February, ...
- LateRooms.com - Pop Legend Colin Blunstone Set for Devon Performance
- Colin Blunstone of The Zombies is heading to the Palace Theatre in Devon for a solo show. DEVON, ENGLAND, February 07, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Pop vocalist Colin Blunstone is due to play live at the Palace Theatre in Paignton, Devon on Wednesday ...
- Oasis tribute at Flowerpot
- Then, on Saturday, February 18, there's a visit to the King Street venue by the Colin Blunstone Band. Ever since the 1960s, Colin Blunstone has managed to combine his successful career with The Zombies with his solo tours and material and still remains ...
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- I wanna meet Colin Blunstone from The Zombies so he can sing me all my Zombie favorites <3 his voice makes me smile (:
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- RT @CamilleJanszen: Deze monumentale pop evergreen in de live uitvoering gezongen door Colin Blunstone (The Zombies, Mike Batt en... http://t.co/irzc7wuL
Links to Colin Blunstone
- Photograph: The Colin Blunstone Appreciation Society Newsletter
- The official website of Colin Blunstone Rock singer and songwriter, lead singer of the Zombies, singer of 'She's Not There'.
- Contact Colin Blunstone
- The official website of Colin Blunstone.
- Colin Blunstone - Gig dates and details
- The official website of Colin Blunstone.
- BBC - Music - Colin Blunstone
- Colin Blunstone (born Colin Edward Michael Blunstone, 24 June 1945) is an English pop singer-songwriter,
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poddys
Sep 25, 2011 @ 3:24 pm | delete
- One of the local radio stations is still playing his songs now. I wasn't the biggest fan of his, but he has had some great songs over the years. Excellent lens, blessed.
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wayne_luvinlife
Jul 14, 2011 @ 3:14 pm | delete
- I had forgotten how smooth and lyrical is vocal are, brings back some very fond memories. You can here the British influence both musically and lyrically as you listen to his songs. Enjoyed the lens, Nicely Done
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TheLittleCardShop
Mar 26, 2011 @ 5:30 pm | delete
- Hadn't heard much of him but will listen to more of his music. Always something new to learn :)
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GroovyFinds
Nov 29, 2009 @ 11:40 pm | delete
- Fantyastic Lens!
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Nov 29, 2009 @ 2:07 pm | delete
- It's with never ending amazement that I find a previously undiscovered gem on your lenses. Photograph is probably my favorite of the selections you have here. Love it!
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