It was a testament to the strength of the band’s new album that two of its songs which followed this transcendent mini-set, “Play It For Real,” and “Moment In Time,” didn’t seem like a huge drop-off in quality. Instead, they fit in beautifully, and by the time of the final triple-hit whammy of “Tell Her No,” “Hold Your Head Up” (a '70s smash for Argent) and “She’s Not There,” the audience was quite delirious with joy.
The “connections” theme again resounded in the encores, as the Zombies showed they are at home at the extreme ends of popular culture by giving an airing to “God Gave Rock and Roll To You,” another Argent hit penned by Russ Ballard and later covered by KISS, and then finishing the night with a very sultry and smoky “Summertime,” a George Gershwin cover
which highlighted the skillful crooning of Blunstone.
If there were some in the house who weren't true believers by this point, they remained well hidden. The Zombies had indeed lived up to their ever-expanding legend — and more.
Setlist:
1. "Sticks and Stones"
2. "I Love You"
3. "Can't Nobody Love You"
4. "Breathe Out, Breathe In"
5. "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted"
6. "I Don't Believe In Miracles"
7. "Show Me the Way"
8. "Any Other Way"
9. "A Rose for Emily"
10. "Care of Cell 44"
11. "This Will Be Our Year"
12. "Beechwood Park"
13. "I Want Her She Wants Me"
14. "Time of the Season"
15. "Play It For Real"
16. "Moment In Time"
17. "Whenever You're Ready"
18. "Tell Her No"
19. "Hold Your Head Up"
20. "She's Not There"
Encore:
21. "God Gave Rock and Roll To You"
22. "Summertime"
— Review by Johnny "Gutter" Walker; photos by Greg Cristman
Article comments
1 - Arthur
Awesome review and great photos as well -- nice going, guys!