The Zombies
The Zombies - Parrot 1965 Tracks: 1. She's Not There / 2. Summertime / 3. It's Alright With Me / 4. You've Really Got a Hold on Me / 5. Sometimes / 6. Woman / 7. Tell Her No / 8. I Don't Want to Know / 9. Work 'N' Play / 10. Can't Nobody Love You / 11. What More Can I Do / 12. I Got My Mojo Working / 13. You Make Me Feel Good [*] / 14. Leave Me Be [*] / 15. She's Coming Home [*] / 16. I Must Move [US Single Version][*] / 17. I Want You Back Again [*] / 18. I Love You [*] Comments:This was the American version of The Zombies' debut album. Most often at that time, there were variations compared to the European versions. On the one hand, there were usually fewer songs on the American (here two) and on the other hand, they made sure to include singles and sometimes EP tracks. In this case you get the single "Tell Her No", which was not on the European "Begin Here" and also you get two fine Rod Argent originals - the fast and melodic "It's Alright With Me" and "Sometimes", which originates from a 1964 EP.
On the other hand, you "miss" five songs, among which especially leave out of the three original Zombies songs is a pity. Rod Argent's two ballads "The Way I Feel Inside" and "I Remember When I Loved You" are highlights on "Begin Here" and Chris White's "I Can't Make Up My Mind" is a very fine Merseybeat type song.
You are spared the group's annoying (mainly because of the annoying vocals) cover version of Roadrunner, while "Stick and Stones" is a miss I easily live with. In addition to the songs mentioned, the big hit "She's Not There", of course, is essential on this album.
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