The Zombies Perform Haunting ’65 “Summertime” Set You Won’t Forget

Summertime, 1965

Originally written as an opera song in the 30’s, “Summertime’s” lyrics were inspired by novel Porgy done by author DuBose Hayward about the soothing and relaxing setting of a summer day. Playwright George Gershwin conducted and scribed the lyrics we see today as a musical production in 1935 that brought the eerie song to life.

Performed by The Zombies in 1965, the classic was covered by the UK based group with effortless ease and may just be one of the greatest covers of the ballad. With over 2,000 covers of this song that each deliver a piece of justice to the calming lyrics, the Zombies made a name for themselves when putting this “Summertime” cover on their debut album, The Zombies.

Interesting Fact: This was the first song The Beatles played with Ringo Starr.

With greats like Janis Joplin, the Beatles, and Billie Holiday covering this classic, the Zombies bring their own flavor to this performance and nail it with killer vocals by lead singer Colin Blunstone that could haunt even your day dreams….

+ Summertime Lyrics +

Summertime,
And the livin’ is easy
Fish are jumpin’
And the cotton is high

Oh, Your daddy’s rich
And your mamma’s good lookin’
So hush little baby
Don’t you cry

One of these mornings
You’re going to rise up singing
Then you’ll spread your wings
And you’ll take to the sky

But until that morning
There’s a’nothing can harm you
With your daddy and mammy standing by

Summertime,
And the livin’ is easy
Fish are jumpin’
And the cotton is high

Your daddy’s rich
And your mamma’s good lookin’
So hush little baby
Don’t you cry