See more ideas about rock and roll, rock bands and songs. Argent my things music history for those who are able to. Although argent have been labelled a prog rock band, their eponymous debut album is much more of a straightforward rock album than the kind of music most lovers of the genre would classify as progressive rock. Argent is an english rock band founded in 1969 by rod argent after his previous band, the zombies, broke up. The british brass band is based on an earlier volume, bands, published by open university press 1991 as part of its popular music in britain series. It was a solid start and contained ballards excellent number liar, which was subsequently covered by three dog night. Book editors, designers, proofreaders, and indexers. Another 63 words 4 lines of text covering the years 1507, 1625, 1649 and 1568 are included under the topic early argent history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. The british release was called the best of argent an anthology and had a different track list. The stardust hotel, longtime cash cow for the mob, debuted 60 years ago on the las vegas strip midwest crime syndicates skimmed millions from resort, a.
Sam argent is a ball of gluttony who devours delicious food and great books to find whatever pleasure she can in a world getting crazier by the minute. Procol harum is a british rock band formed in london, england, in 1967. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Original members of the band were bassist jim rodford rod argents cousin and formerly wit. Argent the argent anthology a collection of greatest hits. Ray davies, the kinks cofounder, tweeted that rodford was an integral part of the kinks later years. Striking a chord with its style very reminiscent of neil young and oblique, dreamy lyrics, it shot straight to the top, and america the band took off. Released as a single in 1972, and taken in a heavilyedited form from the band s album all together now, it was a top 5 hit in both the us and uk. The argent anthology a collection of greatest hits wikipedia. Over the years, she got tired of characters like her dying tragically or excluded from fiction due to historical accuracy while totz real creatures such as zombies got a pass. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v related v.
The argent anthology a collection of greatest hits is the first compilation album released by british rock band argent. Apr 17, 2017 read on for an oral history of odessey. Argent s biggest hit was hold your head up written by rod argent and chris white. To do so, all during this month, well continue to share the stories of girls and women throughout history and around the world, with special attention to lesserknown but equally amazing women whose stories have too often been consigned to the footnotes of history books. The guitar work by the two new argent members is not to be overlooked. A collection of greatest hits argent to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. It was hailed as the most detailed and scholarly treatment of its subject. They contributed to the development of progressive rock, and by extension, symphonic rock. The stardust hotel, longtime cash cow for the mob, debuted.
Complete song listing of argent on argent songs list covid19. In which john explains why he is always taken aside and searched when attempting to enter the great nation of canada due to the insufficient funds incident of 1995. Their first album, argent, was critically acclaimed, if not a massive seller. A four hour broadcast salute to british rock and roll band the zombies, featuring a two hour interview with principal members rod argent and colin blunstone, on wprk fm, winter park, fl, usa. In 1968 bob bradbury formed a band called the flashback berries. A collection of greatest hits good for its time rel. I found myself singing it for weeks and there are many other gems here too. The lavishly illustrated book includes handwritten lyrics for 22 songs.
Aug 2, 2016 argent were an english rock band founded in 1969 by keyboardist rod argent, formerly of the zombies. Out of the ashes of the zombies came their keyboardists new band, argent. Argent were an english rock band founded in 1969 by keyboardist rod argent, formerly of the. The zombies rod argent reflects on real reason for bands. Feb 24, 2017 the zombies rod argent reflects on real reason for odessey and oracle bands split the zombies star rod argent has opened up on the groups initial split before odessey and oracle went on. Resources for publishing since 1978 seeking highly experienced. Argent the argent anthology a collection of greatest.
Among the highlights are original versions of rumors are flying frankie carle, anniversary song dinah shore, and ive got my love to keep me warm. New york times bestseller the badass librarians of timbuktu is getting a documentary adaptation with director otto bell the eagle huntress and producers argent pictures chasing coral. Topics about argent band albums in general should be placed in relevant topic categories. The picture of dorian gray by oscar wilde, dracula by bram stoker, the time machine by h. Based in north london with members robert clark, alan osborne and kevin munn. They were best known for their songs hold your head up and god gave rock and roll to you. If you could somehow remove the vocals, the annoying captured hand claps of a band member, and drums, being left with only the organ and bass line, and the final lead guitar splashes, you might stress might have a something. Ill go over argents well compiled greatest hits packages. Rod argent keyboards and vocals russ ballard vocals and guitar jim rodford bass bob henrit drums. A collection of greatest hits might be a little skimpy, yet it includes all of the band s biggest hits and aor staples, including hold your head up, liar, god gave rock and roll to you, and a reworking of rod argent s zombies hit time of the season. Jun 26, 2012 in which john explains why he is always taken aside and searched when attempting to enter the great nation of canada due to the insufficient funds incident of 1995.
Ballard and ending with the vast number of styles they tried to cover, some better than the others, some far, far worse. Still, its fascinating to study and follow the band s history itself starting from the clash of personalities argent vs. In deep produced a minor hit in god gave rock n roll to you, which was covered by kiss in 1992. The making of john lennon and yoko onos double fantasy, 2010, etc. The zombies rod argent reflects on real reason for odessey and oracle bands split the zombies star rod argent has opened up on the groups initial split.
I have long been a fan of 70s prog rock but argent were a band i have sadly overlooked. When the 60s pop group the zombies finally disintegrated in 1969, keyboard player rod argent rodney terence argent, 14 june 1945, st. A collection of greatest hits is a music boxsetcompilation recording by argent crossover progprogressive rock released in 1976 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Rod argent and colin blunstone of the zombies discuss their.
Argent leaf press is a small, rare book publisher located in dallas, texas. Number one hits of the 1940s 79893144528 cd barnes. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our argent research. Through scores of interviews with band members, fans, roadies, rival musicians and label executives, sharp starting over. Shop vinyl and cds and complete your argent collection. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we. The bad ass librarians of timbuktu gets movie adaptation. This is a worthy budgetpriced collection for fans of the big band and vocal pop of the era. But no more and i am enjoying finding out more about their work. It should only contain pages that are argent band albums or lists of argent band albums, as well as subcategories containing those things. The bands claim to fame is a whiter shade of pale, a huge hit in 1967. I recently met with argent to discuss the zombies most recent album still got that hunger 2015 as well as the bands history and just what brought the group back together in collaboration. Argent s first two albums, argent and ring of hands, received a fair amount of critical acclaim, but their real breakthrough came with 1972s all together now, which contained the top five smash hold your head up. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
Sony special products number one hits of the 1940s revisits ten songs from that decade. The band was completed by bassist jim rodford and drummer bob henrit. There was a hugh demand to regroup the zombies but rod argent preferred to form his own band to make more progressive music. Original members of the band were rod argent on keyboards, bassist jim rodford argents cousin and. Lead vocal duties were shared between ballard, rodford and argent. Apr 19, 2018 that is, until the second single, a horse with no name, was released. They were a mime group, miming to songs using wooden instruments made by bobs dad, vic bradbury. New york times bestseller the badass librarians of timbuktu is getting a documentary adaptation with director otto bell the eagle huntress and.
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