“Zebra” is the first single released from the John Butler Trio’s album Sunrise Over Sea. Featuring the Sunrise lineup of John Butler on guitar/vocals, Shannon Birchall on double bass and Nicky Bomba on drums/percussion, it blends the genres of roots, funk, rock, and a bit of blues.
Zebra is exceptionally known for its catchy refrain and lyrics which are entirely about opposites, for example “I can be alive, man, or be the walking dead” or “I can be black or I can be white”.
Personnel
- John Butler - Amplified 11-string acoustic guitar, banjo, lead vocals
- Shannon Birchall - Double bass, electric bass, backing vocals
- Nicky Bomba - Drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Michael Barker - Cookie Spoons, congas (Track 1)
- Michael Caruana - Hammond organ (Track 1)
- Dave Pensabene - Backing vocals (Track 1)