Whenever You're Ready was The Zombies’ sixth single. It was written by singer/organist Rod Argent and bassist Chris White. Released in August 1965, exactly one year after the release of their debut single (She's Not There), and like the previous four singles it failed to chart. But the song on the B-side, I Love You (written solely by Chris White) had a life of its own. It was included on the Japanese version of the album The Zombies and it became a hit there and in The Philippines. In 1968 it was translated into Japanese by Kenji Sazanamias as Sukisa Sukisa Sukisa (好きさ好きさ好きさ) and recorded by Japanese band The Carnabeats. Who had a hit with it. A year later a cover by American band People! was a huge international hit. It reached number one in Japan, Israel, Australia, Italy, South Africa, and the Philippines. It also peaked at #14 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Since then it has been covered many times. It was been sung in Spanish and Portuguese, as well as, several versions in Japanese.
Colin Blunstone lead vocals
Rod Argent organ, vocals
Paul Atkinson guitar, vocals
Chris White bass, vocals
Hugh Grundy drums
Colin Blunstone lead vocals
Rod Argent organ, vocals
Paul Atkinson guitar, vocals
Chris White bass, vocals
Hugh Grundy drums
As a bonus here's People!'s version of I Love You
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