One Year
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Production
After the Zombies disbanded in 1968, Blunstone left the music business only to return after the surprise success of "Time of the Season".[2] Recorded between 1970 and 1971, One Year was co-produced by Blunstone's former Zombie colleagues Rod Argent and Chris White.[2] Some of the songs had previously been recorded during the last days of the Zombies, although they were re-recorded for this album. The distinctive string arrangements on six of the tracks were made by Christopher Gunning.
The album chronicled a year in Blunstone's life, during which he broke up with his then-girlfriend, actress Caroline Munro, to whom "Caroline, Goodbye" is obviously addressed.
Reception
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In 2007, The Guardian included it on the "1000 Albums to Hear Before You Die" list.[5]
Track listing
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Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
Musicians
- Colin Blunstone – vocals, guitar
- Rod Argent – keyboards (1, 4 & 6)
- Russ Ballard – guitar (1, 4 & 6)
- Jim Rodford – bass guitar (1, 4 & 6)
- Robert Henrit – drums (1, 4 & 6)
- Alan Crosthwaite – guitar (2)
Technical personnel
- Chris White – production
- Rod Argent – arrangement (1, 4 & 6), production
- Chris Gunning – arrangement (2, 3, 5, 7, 8 & 10)
- Tony Visconti – arrangement (4 & 6)
- John Fiddy – arrangement (9)
- Jerry Boys – engineering (1 & 2)
- Peter Vince – engineering (2-10)
- Paul Ostrer – photography
References
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External links
- One Year at Discogs (list of releases)
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