One Year

This article is about the album. For the YouTube channel with a Latin version of that name, see Unus Annus.

One Year is the debut solo studio album by English singer-songwriter Colin Blunstone, a member of the Zombies. It was released by Epic Records in 1971. It includes "Say You Don't Mind", which peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.^[2]

One Year
Studio album by Colin Blunstone
Released	November 1971
Recorded	1970–1971
Studio	Abbey Road Studios and Sound Techniques, London[1]
Genre	Chamber pop, rock
Length	33:17
Label	Epic
Producer	Rod Argent, Chris White
Colin Blunstone chronology
One Year (1971) Ennismore (1972)
Singles from One Year
"Mary Won't You Warm My Bed" Released: 1971 "Caroline Goodbye" Released: 1971 "Say You Don't Mind" Released: 1972

Production

After the Zombies disbanded in 1968, Blunstone left the music business only to return after the surprise success of "Time of the Season".^[3] Recorded between 1970 and 1971, One Year was co-produced by Blunstone's former Zombie colleagues Rod Argent and Chris White.^[3] Some of the songs had previously been recorded during the last days of the Zombies, although they were re-recorded for this album. The distinctive string arrangements on six of the tracks were made by Christopher Gunning.

The album chronicled a year in Blunstone's life, during which he broke up with his then-girlfriend, actress Caroline Munro, to whom "Caroline, Goodbye" is obviously addressed.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[4]
The Rolling Stone Record Guide	[5]

Reviewing the album for AllMusic, Fred Thomas wrote: "Marked by a thoughtfulness that’s always on the brink of despair, One Year is an understated masterpiece. It drifts by quickly but connects immediately, capturing the same stir of conflicting feelings as remembering a time that will never happen again, or a romance you wish hadn’t ended quite so soon."^[3] Neil Tennant said: "It's an incredibly romantic album, which is why it's been with me such a long time."^[6] Thurston Moore called it "a gorgeous example of classic British pop music."^[7] He added: "It's very personal, very sophisticated in its sentiment."^[7]

In 2007, The Guardian included it on the "1000 Albums to Hear Before You Die" list.^[8]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"She Loves the Way They Love Her"	Rod Argent, Chris White	2:49
2.	"Misty Roses"	Tim Hardin	5:04
3.	"Smokey Day"	Rod Argent, Chris White	3:13
4.	"Caroline Goodbye"	Colin Blunstone	2:54
5.	"Though You Are Far Away"	Colin Blunstone	3:24
6.	"Mary Won't You Warm My Bed"	Mike d'Abo	3:11
7.	"Her Song"	Rod Argent, Chris White	3:31
8.	"I Can't Live Without You"	Colin Blunstone	3:27
9.	"Let Me Come Closer to You"	Colin Blunstone	2:24
10.	"Say You Don't Mind"	Denny Laine	3:20

2006 reissue edition bonus track

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
11.	"I Hope I Didn't Say Too Much Last Night" (mono single version)	Colin Blunstone	3:30

2010 reissue edition bonus tracks

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
11.	"I Hope I Didn't Say Too Much Last Night" (mono single version)	Colin Blunstone	3:30
12.	"Mary Won't You Warm My Bed" (mono single version)	Mike d'Abo	3:06

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.

Musicians

• Colin Blunstone – vocals, guitar
• Rod Argent – keyboards (1, 4 & 6)
• Russ Ballard – guitar (1, 4 & 6)
• Jim Rodford – bass guitar (1, 4 & 6)
• Robert Henrit – drums (1, 4 & 6)
• Alan Crosthwaite – guitar (2)

Technical personnel

• Chris White – production
• Rod Argent – arrangement (1, 4 & 6), production
• Chris Gunning – arrangement (2, 3, 5, 7, 8 & 10)
• Tony Visconti – arrangement (4 & 6)
• John Fiddy – arrangement (9)
• Jerry Boys – engineering (1 & 2)
• Peter Vince – engineering (2-10)
• Paul Ostrer – photography