Nearly one year ago, on November 25, 2024, legendary vocalist Colin Blunstone returned to London’s Union Chapel for a once-in-a-lifetime concert. #Powerjournalist Markos Papadatos has the scoop.
Performing his landmark 1971 debut solo album One Year in its entirety…including “Say You Don’t Mind,” “Misty Roses,” and “Caroline Goodbye” alongside career favorites, Blunstone was joined by a full ensemble, featuring bandmates from the current Zombies lineup and former Strawbs, plus the Q Strings quartet for a spellbinding evening that instantly became part of his legacy.
Blunstone remarked, “On the 25th of November 2024 I performed my first solo album “One Year” live in its entirety for the first time at London’s Union Chapel. Looking back this was not an undertaking to be taken on lightly knowing that “One Year” encompasses so many different genres of music. With very little rehearsal time my solo band (Dave Bainbridge, Søren Koch, Chas Cronk and Steve Rodford) and the incredible Q Strings took on the challenge without a moment’s hesitation.”
Now, to honor that unforgettable night, Gonzo Distribution proudly presents Colin Blunstone: One Year And More – Live from Union Chapel, a strictly limited collector’s edition box set, available November 21, 2025.
Pre-order the box set and more: www.musicglue.com/colin-blunstone
This exquisite release is designed for true connoisseurs:
· 2CD + full concert DVD, capturing the complete Union Chapel performance in pristine audio and video
· Luxurious gold foil–embossed box with gold satin lining
· Exclusive 24-page booklet with never-before-seen photographs of the concert that brought One Year full circle
· Each set includes an autographed and numbered certificate, underscoring its scarcity and value
Blunstone, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 as the voice of The Zombies, has long been celebrated for his singularly silky and emotive vocals. His career, spanning more than six decades, bridges timeless Zombies classics (“She’s Not There,” “Tell Her No,” “Time of the Season”) with his solo masterpieces (One Year, Ennismore, Journey).
Released in 1971, One Year remains a cult classic of British pop…listed in The Guardian’s “1,000 Albums to Hear Before You Die”…and has influenced artists from Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) to Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys), and even Jeff Buckley, whose A&R Rep cited Blunstone’s strings as an inspiration for Grace.
With One Year And More – Live from Union Chapel, fans can finally experience Colin’s solo masterpiece reimagined, presented in a collector’s edition as timeless and elegant as the music itself. This is not just a release…it is an heirloom for anyone who values artistry, rarity, and legacy. And not to mention, it captures the ambience of the evening, perfectly.
TRACKLISTING
FIRST SET
TIME TO MOVE
WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKENHEARTED
WILD PLACES
LEVI STUBB’S TEARS
TRACKS OF MY TEARS
HUNG UP ON A DREAM
ANDORRA
ANY OTHER WAY
OLD AND WISE
I DON’T BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
SECOND SET
SHE LOVES THE WAY THEY LOVE HER
MISTY ROSES
SMOKEY DAY
CAROLINE GOODBYE
THOUGH YOU ARE FAR AWAY
MARY WON’T YOU WARM MY BED
HER SONG
I CAN’T LIVE WITH YOU
LET ME COME CLOSER TO YOU
SAY YOU DON’T MIND
JUST OUT OF REACH
To learn more about Colin Blunstone, check out his official website.
