One of the most exciting musical events
of the 80's was the breakout success of Zebra, as they rose
from regional popularity to national recognition. Their 1983
debut album sounded more like an experienced mid-career
production rather than a first effort. Generating a groundswell
of media and popular support, the LP became one of rock radio's
most played albums and remained on the national charts for
eight months. Such stand-out tracks as "Who's Behind the Door?"
(which went gold) and "Tell Me What You Want" became and has
remained video as well as audio favorites. This first release
proved to be the fastest selling rock album in Atlantic
Record's history!
Zebra's second album, "No Tellin' Lies",
found the band tapping their potential in a variety of new
areas. The trio sought to encompass a wide range of moods and
expanded their sonic array by using state-of-the-art digital
keyboard instruments. The songs range from the hard rocking
sounds of "Wait Until the Summer's Gone" to the Beatle-esque
ballad, "Lullabye." The result was a diverse and ambitious
follow-up.
With the release of their third Atlantic
effort, "3.V", Zebra took their career one step further; the
album's credits read "Produced by Randy Jackson and Zebra".
Thus, for the first time, the group gained complete control of
its creative output. Most characteristic of the band's sound,
"3.V" is also Zebra's most cohesive effort to date. A
collection of the finest songs they have ever written, the
biggest sounding album they had made, "3.V" clearly shows
Zebra's lasting power and originality. From the outset, Zebra
has created music out of contrast and diversity from massive
walls of electronic sounds to lyrical acoustic moods. With this
third album, they made ther intentions clearer, their stance
stronger, and their message more eloquent.
"Zebra Live", the bands fourth record
release, was an answer to Zebra fans decade-long request. It
captures the band's energy and power on stage. Containing live
versions of hits from previous releases, it also features the
previosuly unreleased "Last Time" and Led Zeppelin's "The
Ocean".
Fast forward to 2003. The long-awaited
release of "Zebra IV" the band's fifth album arrives. The CD
features empowering songs such as "Why" and "Waiting to Die"
that can question ones beliefs in faith and life.
A "Zebra Live" DVD recording is due out
in early summer of 2006. The DVD will feature "Live" concert
clips from various venues including the House of Blues in New
Orleans, LA and The Dowtown, in Farmingdale, LI. You can check
out a demo of the upcoming DVD by clicking on the link
below!
Zebra still continues to meet the
constant demand for their live performances.
- Courtesy of Big J Productions - New
Orleans, LA and an anonymous contributor
Zebra
(self-titled)
1. Tell Me What You Want
2. One More Chance
3. Slow Down
4. As I Said Before
5. Who's Behind the Door?
6. When You Get There
7. Take Your Fingers From My Hair
8. Don't Walk Away
9. The La La Song
Zebra - No Tellin'
Lies
1. Wait Until the Summer's Gone
2. I Don't Like It
3. Bears
4. I Don't Care
5. Lullaby
6. No Tellin' Lies
7. Takin' A Stance
8. But No More
9. Little Things
10. Drive Me Crazy
Zebra -
3.V
1. Can't Live Without
2. He's Making You the Fool
3. Time
4. Your Mind's Open
5. Better Not Call
6. You'll Never Know
7. About to Make the Time
8. Hard Living Without You
9. Isn't That the Way
Zebra -
Live
1. Said Before
2. She's Waiting For You
3. Last Time
4. Wait Until the Summer's Gone
5. One More Chance
6. Take Your Fingers From My Hair
7. Bears
8. Better Not Call
9. The La La Song
10. Time
11. Who's Behind the Door
12. Making You the Fool
13. Tell Me What You Want
14. The Ocean
The Best of Zebra In
Black and White
1. Tell Me What You Want
2. But No More
3. Better Not Call
4. Bears
5. The La La Song
6. Lullaby
7. Hard Livin' Without You
8. One More Chance (1978 Workshoppe Demo)
9. Children at Heart (Unreleased from 3.V
sessions)
10. Time
11. Take Your Fingers From My Hair (1978
Workshoppe Demo)
12. Wait Until the Summer's Gone
13. Riverside (3.V Pre-production demo)
14. As I Said Before
15. Who's Behind the Door?
16. Your Mind's Open
King Biscuit Flower
Hour - Zebra
1. Who's Behind The Door?
2. The La La Song
3. Bears
4. Tell Me What You Want
5. I Don't Care
6. I Don't Like It
7. As I Said Before
8. Slow Down
9. Interview
Zebra
-IV
1. Arabian Nights
2. Light of My Love
3. Who am I
4. Angels Calling
5. K.K. is Hiding
6. Free
7. So I Dance
8. Waiting to Die
9. A World That is Learning
10. My Life Has Changed
11. Why
Randy Jackson's
China Rain
Bed of Nails
1. You're Only Lonely Today
2. Bang On the Wall
3. Psychedelic Sex Reaction
4. Last Forever
5. Light of My Love
6. Bed of Nails
7. Before It's Too Late
8. I Loved You Lied
9. Valerine
10. Love Calls
Felix Hanemann
Rock Candy
1. Little Things
2. Jonathan Jones
3. If You Try
4. Rock Candy
5. Inspiration
6. Bad Blood
7. Odd Fellows Rest
8. Reaching For Rainbows
9. My My But You're Strong (Neat's Song)
10. I Need Your Love
Boot Stompin Hip Shakin American Music GHOST TOWN at RIVERSHACK TAVERN Jefferson, LA (504) 834-4938 FRI OCT 24 10 pm therivershacktavern. com plenty of ABITA beer giveaways
Hi Randy Felix and Guy, thought I'd let you know that I was watching a movie on Showtime last night called "Ash Wednesday" and two of your songs were in the movie..I'm sure you know about it, but some of your fans may not. It was awesome hearing one of my favorite bands when not expecting it. Rock on!
See you guys at Bikefest! Not happy about the way they are selling tickets for this bikefest. Can't buy tickets until the day of the show. Whats up with that? Anyho....we will be at bikefest no matter what! See ya then.
