Zor and Zam

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Released 1968 (1968) Label Colgems Language English		Genre Rock Writer(s) Bill and John Chadwick

"Zor and Zam" is a song written by Bill and John Chadwick and recorded by The Monkees for their 1968 album The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees. It was also featured in the final episode of season 2 of the band's popular television series, entitled "The Frodis Caper". The song involves the preparations for a war between two monarchs of rival kingdoms; however, when it comes time to fight, no one shows up and the war never happens.

The song appeared in a markedly different mix on the television show than it did on The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees.

Personnel

Micky Dolenz - Lead Vocal, Percussion

Davy Jones and Mike Nesmith - Backing Vocals

Keith Allison and Bill Chadwick - Guitars

Michael Melvoin - Piano

Chip Douglas, Richard Dey and Max Bennett - Bass

Eddie Hoh - Drums

Hal Blaine, Henry Diltz, Milt Holland and Stanley Levey - Additional Drums and percussion

Additional Personnel on horns, strings, etc.

Shorty Rogers - Arrangement

References

Zor and Zam Wikipedia

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