Care of Cell 44

The Zombies

About Care of Cell 44

"Care of Cell 44" is a single by The Zombies, from their 1968 album Odessey and Oracle. It was featured on Pitchfork Media's 200 Best Songs of the 1960s list, and has since been covered by modern artists including Elliott Smith and Of Montreal.


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1968
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Good morning to you, I hope your feeling better baby
Thinkin of me while you are far away
Counting the days until they set you free again
Writing this letter, hoping your okay
Sent to the room you used to stay in every Sunday
The one that is warmed by sunshine everyday
And we'll get to know each other for a second time
Then you can tell me about your prison stay

Feels so good your coming home soon

Its gonna be good to have you back again with me
Watching the laughter play around your eyes
Come up and getcha, saved up for the train fare money
Kiss and make-up and it will be so nice

Feels so good your coming home soon

Walkin the way we used to walk
And it could be so nice
Talkin the way we used to talk
And it could be so nice

Its gonna be nice to have you back again with me
Watching the laughter play around your eyes
Come up and getcha, saved up for the train fare money
Kiss and make-up and it will be so nice

Feels so good your coming home soon

(Ahh ahh ahh ahh ahh ahh
Ahh ahh ahh ahh ahh ahh)

Feels so good your coming home soon

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The Zombies

The Zombies are an English rock band, formed in 1961 in St Albans and led by Rod Argent (piano, organ, and vocals) and Colin Blunstone (vocals). The group scored a UK and United States hit in 1964 with "She's Not There". In the USA two further singles, "Tell Her No" and, in 1969, "Time of the Season", were also successful. more »

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Written by: Rodney Argent

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Care of Cell 44" is a song by the British rock band, The Zombies. The group first formed in St Albans, England in 1961, and their most famous song is probably “Time of the Season.”
Track Positioning
It's the opening track on their second and final album, "Odessey and Oracle." The album was originally released in 1968.
Single Release
"Care of Cell 44" was released as a single but didn't chart in the UK or the US.
Music Genre
The song is considered emblematic of the baroque pop genre, which fuses classical music elements with rock and pop.
Songwriter
Like most of the Zombies' original work, the song was written by the band's keyboardist Rod Argent.
Unique Subject Matter
"Care of Cell 44" stands out for its unusual subject matter, as it's written from the perspective of someone who's excited for their significant other to be released from prison.
Backing Vocals Arrangement
The song features complex backing vocal arrangements, which become especially noticeable in the chorus. The rich, layered harmonies are a hallmark of the Zombies' sound.
Critical Acclaim
"Care of Cell 44" didn't make an immediate impact, but it has since been recognized as a classic. In 2017, Rolling Stone Magazine included it in their list of "20 Great Songs That Beatles' Fans Overlooked."
Cover Version
Several artists have covered "Care of Cell 44," including Elliott Smith, Of Montreal, and Real Estate.
Album Recognition
Despite the lack of commercial success during its original release, the album "Odessey and Oracle," which features "Care of Cell 44," is now recognized as one of the finest British rock albums of the 1960s.

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