Time of the Season

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"Time of the Season" is a 1968 psychedelic rock song by the Zombies, known for its distinctive bassline, breathy vocals, and enduring popularity as a classic of the late 1960s.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
album Odessey and Oracle
artist The Zombies
associatedWithMovement 1960s psychedelic era
bassist Chris White
chartPosition Canada RPM Top Singles number 1
US Billboard Hot 100 number 3
composer Rod Argent
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
drummer Hugh Grundy
genre psychedelic rock
rock
hasCulturalStatus classic of the late 1960s
frequently used in film and television soundtracks
hasEnduringPopularity yes
hasEra late 1960s
hasMusicalFeature breathy vocals
call-and-response vocals
distinctive bassline
handclaps
organ riff
hasNotableInstrumentation Hammond organ
bass guitar
drums
handclaps
isConsidered classic rock staple
signature song of The Zombies
keyboardist Rod Argent
language English
length approximately 3 minutes 30 seconds
lyric What’s your name? Who’s your daddy?
lyricTheme late 1960s counterculture atmosphere
romantic attraction
sensuality
originallyIncludedOn Odessey and Oracle
performer The Zombies
producer Chris White
Rod Argent
recordedIn 1967
recordLabel Columbia Records
Date Records
releaseDate 1968
tempo medium
timeSignature 4/4
vocalist Colin Blunstone
vocalStyle breathy lead vocal
layered backing vocals
writer Rod Argent

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The Zombies notableWork Time of the Season
The Zombies notableSong Time of the Season
Odessey and Oracle hasTrack Time of the Season
Odessey and Oracle notableSong Time of the Season
Rod Argent notableWork Time of the Season
Argent notableWork Time of the Season (live performances)
linked to: Time of the Season
R.I.P. (The Zombies album) hasPart Time of the Season (alternate mix)
linked to: Time of the Season