In Part Two of Ian’s chat with Colin Blunstone, the spotlight turns to his brilliant solo career spanning nearly 60 years.

The episode also includes some great music and expect some more “deeper cuts” from Colins solo catalogue. We also focus on his extremely underrated songwriting skills and his famous appearances on The Alan Parsons Project albums.

“In many ways, Ennismore was the beginning of me as a writer”

Colin Blunstone

“Old and Wise is one of my favourite songs that I’ve ever recorded”

Colin Blunstone

The Voices of Russ Ballard Podcast is proud to kick off 2025 with an extra special guest, The Zombie’s lead vocalist Colin Blunstone.

In Part One, Ian chats to Colin about his career in the band and their continued success to this day.

It’s a fascinating insight into the band’s image, Zombies impersonators, Elvis, recording studio secrets and how both John Lennon and George Harrison helped shape the future for them in different ways.

Oh and some great music from Colin too….

"When Susanna Hoffs from The Bangles says your voice is just plain sexy, it's difficult to know how to respond!”

Colin Blunstone on Susanna Hoff’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech for The Zombies

"I was half asleep when we recorded "Tell Her No” and in the first chorus, I definitely mumbled"

Colin Blunstone

"Odessey and Oracle would have been a totally different album if John Lennon hadn't left his mellotron behind in the studio at Abbey Road”

Colin Blunstone

Ian presents the final part of the Podcast with Ray Greene as special guest and it's a very enlightening and fun conversation with Ray and Russ Ballard himself. They discover they have similar tastes in both music and life in general. And have a sing along too…..available in both audio and video versions.

“I love the connection I feel with you"

Ray Greene talking to Russ Ballard

As usual you can listen here on Russ’s website…..

https://russballardmusic.com/podcast

Or all mainstream platforms-

Apple

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-voices-of-russ-ballard-podcast/id1562909888

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/7mMNx0xe1akK6Sq3JQpLEO?si=T5iu1H4HQDKKyjh1IcCFZw

Pocket Casts

https://pca.st/93jv9ojn?fbclid=IwAR3dyJbD7qGVWErDJKwYJbl5zf6qzw1XS2rDvyHWvqDLzk7SwZkBey004DY

And the video version can be found on YouTube here-

https://youtu.be/ux9StjyQbjs