Most underrated singer of his era, amazing soul, amazing song. 55 years later it still carries its weight and cuts through your heart and soul, thanks to musical genius of singer and keyboard player.
the Beatles would steal your girl, the Rolling Stones would sleep with your girl, the animals would steal your girl, sleep with her mother, drink your pint in front of you and expect you to pay for it. They were badass way before it was hip
The Animals' guitarist Hilton Valentine, best known for the iconic opening riff on the English rock band's arrangement of "The House of the Rising Sun," has died at the age of 77. 29th January 2021. R.I.P. Keyboard player Alan Price has a fear of flying, and as he travelled the world performing his 60s hits he was gripped with the constant fear of flying. He had to have a shot of vodka before he could even step on a plane.“I once did a tour of 70 cities so that meant 70 vodkas!” said Alan, whose keyboard wizardry turned the Animals into a household name. It was one of the reasons he left the band in 1965.
The lead singer is Eric Burdon. He has a very distinctive voice. You should listen to some of their other hits. The Animals were big in the middle 1960s.
@@scruffmcmuff236 I'm 72 and heard all these from day one. Saw many of the groups at a small dance hall. The Who, Animal's, Pink Floyd, Pretty Thing's, Downliner's Sect, The Birds (UK Group.) Yes, I'd like to make a list but where would I put it ?
Many of the rockers who became famous in the 70s & 80s would point to The Animals as one of their inspirations in getting into the industry. I believe that lead vocalist had a tough upbringing (he looks like he could defend himself in a fight). That keyboardist gave Ray Manzarek from The Doors a run for his money. You should play some more of these guys as the ladies always liked the lead singer and his rough vocals.
I love this song. My step dad played it all the time when I was a kid. I didnt appreciate it then. Its great. The power pouring out of the singer's soul is just so intense.
@@james161271 lol my dad had Nat king Cole and Frank Sinatra playing on the record player at his bachelor pad. House was white and had a pool in the hot summer San Fernando valley.
@@i.m.7710 my pops never liked rock-and-roll. It began after he returned from Korea. He was a big band, swing, and crooner fan too. My ma had just turned 16 when Elvis hit the scene in '56. She never got into 60's rock and couldn't stand the Beatles, but liked C&W and Motown. I was born in '67 and like both my parents music and EVERYTHING else through the 90's. Fifty years of fantastic music!!!
I'm 58 and remember this from when I was a little kid in the 1960s. I had no idea that it was an old Southern folk song until later. My family is from the South originally and according to my mom when she was a little girl in the 1930s she would hear her mother playing this on her mandolin. Kind of cool that it stretches back so far.
los V yep it’s awesome but the only real singer of “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” is Nina Simone. The hair on your neck stands to attention at her rendition👍👍
I went straight out and bought the 45 - This song still resonates with me 56 years later! Dad threatened to throw me out of the house for constantly playing this song on my guitar. Yeah, those were the days. I still love ya Dad RIP.
After The Animals disbanded, Eric Burdon would soon go on to form the funk group WAR. He made some excellent songs with them like SPILL THE WINE and TOBACCO ROAD.
And the bassist was the one who found and managed Hendrix in the beginning. Sadly Eric was the one around him on his death too. But rock and let roll, they gave us more than we deserve
Eric was just a hard Geordie, who didn't take crap from anybody. Mick was just a wimpy Londoner, by comparison. For a hard night's drinking around Soho, Eric, in tow with the man he looked up to - Glasgow's Alex Harvey - you were in good company. Both hard as nails but deep down gentle - and great singers.
You have to realize how different this song was in 1964 when everything else on the radio still had sort of be-bop feel to it. This song is amazing for the way it helped to change music.
released in 1963. They made the video in one take, in 15 minutes. After they finished, they did a show. way ahead on their time. This song really is heart wrenching, it is embracing the darkness in ourselves. Very moving.
Eric Burdon is the singer of the Animals. After the Animals Eric Burdon started a band called WAR. Two of War's known songs are Low Rider and Spill The Wine , you should check those out. Thanks and ☮️
back in the day - 60/70's this was my theme song - my anthem - and I did - I've seen a lot of not only the USA but the world and now come full circle back to my roots - funny world - they were my group back when I was 11 and still on my list.
The Animals' "We Gotta Get Out of this Place" was banned from US military radio in Vietnam. That's Alan Price on organ. He went on to create his own band, the Alan Price Set. The band included Georgie Fame, another British singer. Hilton Valentine on guitar.
Took my dad (70 years old) to see Eric Burdon perform in Nov 2018 and he still sounds great. My dad last saw him perform in '67 so seeing my dad's reaction when Eric Burdon came out was awesome and surreal. But to be honest, seeing most of the crowd which are my dad's generation react and act like teenagers/young 20's, was awesome.
The Animals were one of those groups that came over with the British Invasion in the 60s. Eric Burdon had a powerful voice that radiated a lot of emotion and soul. The Animals were only big for a couple of years, had a couple of hits, and then broke up.
Love the Animals! They are awesome. Don't Let Me be Understood and Baby Let Me Take You Home are two of my other faves. Thanks for the great reaction :-)
The actual House of the Rising Sun was a brothel in New Orleans in I believe the 1860's or 1870's named after the Madam's name when translated from French.
@@shadowphoenix8962 Yes, gambling was often a part of a "House of ill Repute" as were drug and alcohol sales. The house was by no means a casino. It was a brothel, bordello, or whore house that also had gambling. The Hotel Villa Convento on Ursulines Street is rumored to be the legendary house. More common is the lore of a structure at 828 St. Louis St., which in the 1800s was said to be a bordello run by Madame Marianne Le Soleil Levant, whose surname is French for "rising sun."
😎 India it’s so great that you are turning others on to some of these songs!! And you have excellent taste in the artists and choice of songs. This was my era and thank you 😘
An absolute classic!! He was wise beyond his years! And that voice!🤯 Amazing! Every time I hear it, I think of my late mother-in-law-who wld belt this out after a few beers- she also sang in choir and was a great talent for a lady that just loved to sing- Their entire family very musically talented- 💛🤘🏼✌️
I love that song, with these songs you react to...you're the only one that does so many songs I really like from different eras and genres!! Keep it going
Know Eric personally. Lives in California. Met him and the band in 1964 in New York. I was 16. Got to see and meet many of the British groups~Meeting Mick Jagger was a highlight!
For whatever reason, this song always reminds me of my father. ❤. Today would have been his birthday. Thank you so much for the soft smile on my face and in my heart ❤😔
I so appreciate that you let the songs play through and react then comment, most that I've watched stop the song and comment, I will subscribe with you, you go girl.Thank you!!!
This is beyond iconic in that it comes from a folk song originally. I'm assuming the folk song originated in the southern US, but I honestly don't recall. I'm sure the info can be found, but just a quick history for those that want to jump into google and learn more...
It's thought that the "Rising Sun" was a traditional name for British pubs, but the song itself probably comes from the US South. The originak version is from a girl's point of view, but the Animals changed it to a boy's point of view.
chas chandler, guy on bass, even considered himself a mediocre musician. his greatest contribution to rock and roll was in discovering Jimi Hendrix, bringing him to England, getting him signed to a record deal and becoming his manager.
Imagine this - a young 11-year-old girl, in a small town in the middle of some other small nowhere towns in the NE USA back is 1964 - all her friends are going nuts over the Beatles but she is up in her room jamming to this tune. My mother gave up all hope. I felt like I had found my place. Still rocking and soo pleased to see that people still appreciate good music. You do good work bringing music of all kinds to people who might otherwise never hear it. Thanks!
I was 15 when this came out. When I was 11 I was listening to Blue's Artist's at my Head Boy's house.... We were the only 2 who liked that sort of music in my small village. Big age gap and I only got to know him because I had so many detention's, I was put under his wing at school !!! LOL
As a kid, this was one of the songs that inspired me to learn how to play guitar. I wanted to sing it--and needed an instrument to accompany it. Later, in Canada, I was able to sing this song in English and French. Soulful song. The Animals--another classic British rock group...
I've lived in New Orleans pretty much my entire life, and even though they're a British band, they got the pronunciation exactly right. "New Orlinz". (Another acceptable one is "New Or-lee-inz". If you say "New Orleeenz", you're definitely a tourist 😅 Great reaction :)
I remember when I first heard this song. I was in the far back of my dad's station wagon and when Eric Burdon sang that first verse, a shock-wave went up my spine. I've since heard this song done by numerous people - most of whom you may not know - "Peter, Paul and Mary"," Dolly Parton", and "BB King", to name a few. I love to play it on the guitar, not for the lyrics, but because it feels good in my throat. ::grin::
Eric Burdon...that bad boy was always one of my favorites. Badass and a voice described as 'sounding like he spent 50 years drinking whiskey in a smoke filled bar' when he was only 24 years old. Love them! And him....oh yeah...
Most underrated singer of his era, amazing soul, amazing song. 55 years later it still carries its weight and cuts through your heart and soul, thanks to musical genius of singer and keyboard player.
the Beatles would steal your girl, the Rolling Stones would sleep with your girl, the animals would steal your girl, sleep with her mother, drink your pint in front of you and expect you to pay for it. They were badass way before it was hip
LOL. Great comment.
So so true total bad arses.
Damn Lol
Lol my brother in law was in a group that opened for them! And you are sooo right, he said they truly were animals.
Typical bloody Geordies then LOL!!
this song and that voice still gives me goosebumps today.
that s a fact! the campy on stage video doesnt do justice,, i watcher india!
ME 2
Well I reacted. Got a cold shiver down my back. What about India? Just read a bit off Wikipedia. Did she like the song?
Superbumps!
Me too
The Animals' guitarist Hilton Valentine, best known for the iconic opening riff on the English rock band's arrangement of "The House of the Rising Sun," has died at the age of 77. 29th January 2021. R.I.P. Keyboard player Alan Price has a fear of flying, and as he travelled the world performing his 60s hits he was gripped with the constant fear of flying.
He had to have a shot of vodka before he could even step on a plane.“I once did a tour of 70 cities so that meant 70 vodkas!” said Alan, whose keyboard wizardry turned the Animals into a household name. It was one of the reasons he left the band in 1965.
The lead singer is Eric Burdon. He has a very distinctive voice. You should listen to some of their other hits. The Animals were big in the middle 1960s.
always surprised me, to look at him, I was surprised to hear such a powerful voice.
It has been said that this performance is Eric at 23, looking 17, and singing like he's 40.
Eric Burdon & War, from the early 70's, is a nearly forgotten gem!!
@@rusynlig1 ikr, Spill the wine is a classic!
I was ten....and really fell hard with this song. Oh, the grand music of that time...
There are about 50 classic rock songs I can listen to and not get tired of hearing them. This is one of them
Me too
We need to get that list on paper! I want to listen:)
60s classic release, my friend
Only 50 ? LOL My list would be at least 500
@@scruffmcmuff236 I'm 72 and heard all these from day one. Saw many of the groups at a small dance hall. The Who, Animal's, Pink Floyd, Pretty Thing's, Downliner's Sect, The Birds (UK Group.) Yes, I'd like to make a list but where would I put it ?
The great Alan Price, killing it on keyboards!! 😃
You can say that again!
Ha, not sure the rest o the group would agree, when they found out what he had done with the labelling of this and other songs...
@Wayne Coke vox continental tho.
Eric Burden and Hendrix were tight, Hendrix liked him a lot. Hendrix said he sang like a great black blues singer
That guy playing bass, Chas Chandler, discovered Jimi Hendrix.
That was Herman Rabkin. I think he said something like "kid, I don't know what you call it- talent, charisma, magic, but you got it".
And I think he managed Slade,my fave band when I was a kid
Yes
Donald trump
Was that before or after Little Richard discovered him along with The Upsetters?
Such a incredible voice.
Many of the rockers who became famous in the 70s & 80s would point to The Animals as one of their inspirations in getting into the industry. I believe that lead vocalist had a tough upbringing (he looks like he could defend himself in a fight). That keyboardist gave Ray Manzarek from The Doors a run for his money. You should play some more of these guys as the ladies always liked the lead singer and his rough vocals.
I love this song. My step dad played it all the time when I was a kid. I didnt appreciate it then. Its great. The power pouring out of the singer's soul is just so intense.
My dad always had the Beatles, the stones and jonny cash on. As a kid I thought they were terrible. I know better now. Legends for a reason
@@james161271 lol my dad had Nat king Cole and Frank Sinatra playing on the record player at his bachelor pad. House was white and had a pool in the hot summer San Fernando valley.
@@i.m.7710 that is the coolest sentence I've ever read. It's a little better than sat in my garden in England in the rain!! 😁
My step-dad would play it on his guitar, but I like The Animals version better!
@@i.m.7710 my pops never liked rock-and-roll. It began after he returned from Korea. He was a big band, swing, and crooner fan too. My ma had just turned 16 when Elvis hit the scene in '56. She never got into 60's rock and couldn't stand the Beatles, but liked C&W and Motown. I was born in '67 and like both my parents music and EVERYTHING else through the 90's. Fifty years of fantastic music!!!
One of the most classic rock groups of all time. No comparison to anything or anyone else and never will be. Period.
“Please don’t let me be misunderstood” and “it’s my life” are other great animals tracks
I'm 58 and remember this from when I was a little kid in the 1960s. I had no idea that it was an old Southern folk song until later. My family is from the South originally and according to my mom when she was a little girl in the 1930s she would hear her mother playing this on her mandolin. Kind of cool that it stretches back so far.
Eric Burdon is 78 and is still out touring with the Animals.
And can still belt them out
He looks like he is 12 in these clips. An Amazing talent.
Rob Connors yeah cause the bassist chandler the tall guy died in ‘98
Jim M. Wow I love that song.
@@imajsstove2907 He was the one who signed Hendrix up. He knew talent.
Don't let me be misunderstood by the animals is a good song too
That's my favorite Animals song.
Also Its My Life
los V yep it’s awesome but the only real singer of “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” is Nina Simone. The hair on your neck stands to attention at her rendition👍👍
I like Dimples.
Facts.
What a song, his voice was massive for a wee fella.
I went straight out and bought the 45 - This song still resonates with me 56 years later! Dad threatened to throw me out of the house for constantly playing this song on my guitar. Yeah, those were the days. I still love ya Dad RIP.
I’ll never tire of hearing this one it’s a stone cold classic.
After The Animals disbanded, Eric Burdon would soon go on to form the funk group WAR. He made some excellent songs with them like SPILL THE WINE and TOBACCO ROAD.
John loudermilk wrote tobacco road. Dude wrote all kinds of songs, and literally every kind of artist sang them. From country to rock.
I didn’t know that but makes sense why I love Spill the Wine so much!
Low Rider is a classic.
loved spill the wine
TOBACCO ROAD by the Nashville Teen's (A UK band) Probably the best version ever....
That animals are one of the most underrated bands. Don’t let me be misunderstood, or we got to get out of this place are good songs too.
Don't forget It's My Life or Sky Pilot. This song still gets me like it did when they brought it out.
How about San Francisco night's or Monterey or sky pilots.
Eric Burden was the original Bad Boy. in the day he made Mick Jagger look like a choirboy.
And the bassist was the one who found and managed Hendrix in the beginning. Sadly Eric was the one around him on his death too. But rock and let roll, they gave us more than we deserve
Not anywhere near bad
Eric was just a hard Geordie, who didn't take crap from anybody. Mick was just a wimpy Londoner, by comparison. For a hard night's drinking around Soho, Eric, in tow with the man he looked up to - Glasgow's Alex Harvey - you were in good company. Both hard as nails but deep down gentle - and great singers.
The fact remains Jagger's name & reputation went forward in leaps and bounds.
@@willcambeul6172 Alex Harvey Band.... Woweee let's Party..... Have a Boston Tea Party.
Perfect song. Everything about it. What a voice. What a sound.
What a great classic song! This was actually at #1 on the charts on the day I was born. God, I'm getting old!
Just a bit ahead of you my friend. The music still has appeal though, eh?
centuryrox Don’t feel bad...I still have the 45 😂
As my daughter told me, then that makes me really old!
@@rondohunter8966 I don't know, I could do with never hearing The Archies again, just sayin'...
@@andyfletcher3561 Lmao!! Yep, well every era has it's faults. I suppose they were ours? How about The Monkees? Your thoughts?
This is a cool classic. Have always loved this song, Eric Burdons voice is so powerful!
He was such a great singer in the group War, especially the song "Dig the girl, spill the wine".
What a voice, I've never met anyone who can sing this with so much feeling.
I was eight years old when I saw this on the TV, it was riveting - totally unforgetable !
Heavy song. A cautionary tail to avoid the seven deadly sins.
You have to realize how different this song was in 1964 when everything else on the radio still had sort of be-bop feel to it. This song is amazing for the way it helped to change music.
released in 1963. They made the video in one take, in 15 minutes. After
they finished, they did a show. way ahead on their time. This song
really is heart wrenching, it is embracing the darkness in ourselves.
Very moving.
I got chills listening to this. India you're right his voice is ---- ahhhh.
I love his very powerful and distinctive voice especially on this song.
Eric Burdon is the singer of the Animals. After the Animals Eric Burdon started a band called WAR. Two of War's known songs are Low Rider and Spill The Wine , you should check those out. Thanks and ☮️
"We Gotta Get Out Of This Place".
Don't let me be misunderstood, When I was young, fantastic blues band from Newcastle, UK !!!!
"In this dirty old part of the city. Where the sun refused to shine....." .... With a good bass line .... Amazing!
back in the day - 60/70's this was my theme song - my anthem - and I did - I've seen a lot of not only the USA but the world and now come full circle back to my roots - funny world - they were my group back when I was 11 and still on my list.
my first two 45s that and like a rolling stone - came out round the same time
The Animals are underrated because they were ' bad ' back when being bad wasn't cool.
Amazing song. Powerful voice. The instruments sound makes me shiver.
His voice touches my soul. I first heard this song at my first middle school dance. Love it.
The Animals' "We Gotta Get Out of this Place" was banned from US military radio in Vietnam.
That's Alan Price on organ. He went on to create his own band, the Alan Price Set. The band included Georgie Fame, another British singer.
Hilton Valentine on guitar.
Love watching him play that organ It's excellent I love it
Bass player became manager of Jimi Hendrix
@@user-ky6vw5up9m Bass player DISCOVERED Jimi H.
To me, this is the beginning of hard rock. Prog rock. Heavy metal. ☮️
Took my dad (70 years old) to see Eric Burdon perform in Nov 2018 and he still sounds great. My dad last saw him perform in '67 so seeing my dad's reaction when Eric Burdon came out was awesome and surreal. But to be honest, seeing most of the crowd which are my dad's generation react and act like teenagers/young 20's, was awesome.
Lol i’m 19 and would love to see them live
You're a credit to your dad.....
This song is public domain, Nobody is certain who actually wrote it. The oldest recording of it was in 1933.
The Animals were one of those groups that came over with the British Invasion in the 60s. Eric Burdon had a powerful voice that radiated a lot of emotion and soul. The Animals were only big for a couple of years, had a couple of hits, and then broke up.
The Bassist went on to manage Slade and discovered the legendary Jimmy Hendrix.
True, but you can’t forget War, the group Eric Burdon put together.
Love the Animals! They are awesome. Don't Let Me be Understood and Baby Let Me Take You Home are two of my other faves. Thanks for the great reaction :-)
I remember exactly where I was the very first time I heard this song by The Animals. Great song.
The actual House of the Rising Sun was a brothel in New Orleans in I believe the 1860's or 1870's named after the Madam's name when translated from French.
Actually ,not a brothel,a gambling house,listen to the words.
@@shadowphoenix8962 Yes, gambling was often a part of a "House of ill Repute" as were drug and alcohol sales. The house was by no means a casino. It was a brothel, bordello, or whore house that also had gambling. The Hotel Villa Convento on Ursulines Street is rumored to be the legendary house. More common is the lore of a structure at 828 St. Louis St., which in the 1800s was said to be a bordello run by Madame Marianne Le Soleil Levant, whose surname is French for "rising sun."
@@shadowphoenix8962 These are not the original words.
@@shadowphoenix8962 It was both
All these comments are wrong I've done my research. It's quite an old song but the house of rising sun was a jailhouse!
Remember hearing this in the summer of 1964 and saying to myself, this will be a big one.
From Newcastle in north east England my hometown try We’ve gotta get outa this place ! ✌️
I LOVE that song We've Got To Get Out Of This Place.
New castle east central Indiana !!
@@wmorris3484 No the original Newcastle. In the North East of England.
Y I Man
The guy on the organ was killing it
The great Alan Price
Alan price was the lad who discovered jimmy hendrix and brought him over to london where his career took off
@@GazzerYid09 I thought that was Chandler (bass)
@@MariaCarabin Indeed it was him.
He looks like Hermann Munster
First recorded in the 1930's but older than that by several years. The Animals were the most successful with their version.
😎 India it’s so great that you are turning others on to some of these songs!! And you have excellent taste in the artists and choice of songs. This was my era and thank you 😘
Eric Burdon's penetrating voice with that slight rasp. So great.
An absolute classic!! He was wise beyond his years! And that voice!🤯 Amazing! Every time I hear it, I think of my late mother-in-law-who wld belt this out after a few beers- she also sang in choir and was a great talent for a lady that just loved to sing- Their entire family very musically talented- 💛🤘🏼✌️
I love that song, with these songs you react to...you're the only one that does so many songs I really like from different eras and genres!! Keep it going
Imagine being a teenager in 1964 when this first played on the radio in US.
And I bet you couldn't belive it was a band of working class lads from the North East of England, land of coal mines and shipyards.....
He also became the lead singer for the group “War.”
Thank you for reacting to this. “We Got to Get Out of this Place” and “Don’t Let Me be Misunderstood” are awesome songs by them, too.
Imagine defacing the American flag to defend the corrupt police unions. I’ll pray for you
New subbie from Pa. Love The Animals and love Eric's raw & gritty voice!! 😘❤
Absolute classic 60's British rock. 👍🏼
Know Eric personally. Lives in California. Met him and the band in 1964 in New York. I was 16. Got to see and meet many of the British groups~Meeting Mick Jagger was a highlight!
I love this!! Its so many fantastic bands and songs from the golden era. And singers!!❤ Back when they had to be good at singing...
Loved that you reacted to The Animals! More please!
That is one of the classic organ lines in Rock..
For whatever reason, this song always reminds me of my father. ❤. Today would have been his birthday. Thank you so much for the soft smile on my face and in my heart ❤😔
🖤℁
The melody is over 200 years old, from England. The version we know was from 1905 to about 1925, small changes here and there. Recorded by everyone...
I always point to British & Celtic folk when people mention the origins of blues.
@@emilyharms456 celtic and British folk inspired blues?Really?
Got and link or websites where i can learn more?
Oh god i love this song so much, nice that you reacted to them :)
I'm showing you love, my friend!!! My mom and sister used to sing this song. I've always loved it! Yah, The Animals do it justice!!
Nobody belts out the blues like Eric Burdon.
I'm a metal head and this is my all time favorite song. You should check out Procol and Harum Whiter shade of pale. It's a beauty from the same era.
I so appreciate that you let the songs play through and react then comment, most that I've watched stop the song and comment, I will subscribe with you, you go girl.Thank you!!!
This is beyond iconic in that it comes from a folk song originally. I'm assuming the folk song originated in the southern US, but I honestly don't recall. I'm sure the info can be found, but just a quick history for those that want to jump into google and learn more...
It's thought that the "Rising Sun" was a traditional name for British pubs, but the song itself probably comes from the US South. The originak version is from a girl's point of view, but the Animals changed it to a boy's point of view.
Apparently it's tune is from an old English folk song.
FYI. This was the song that finally knocked the Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand" out of the #1 slot.
Its one of my favorite songs ever
I was 10 years old when I first heard this song and it was so dramatic to me. I am now 66 and I still love hearing this song.
I LOVE this song done by THIS singer. I love him!!!
Yay!! Did I ever tell you that I love you?! I do 😃
It’s my life by the Animals is my all time favorite song.
chas chandler, guy on bass, even considered himself a mediocre musician. his greatest contribution to rock and roll was in discovering Jimi Hendrix, bringing him to England, getting him signed to a record deal and becoming his manager.
Your face describing his voice at the end... me too, girl, me too! ooof!
Imagine this - a young 11-year-old girl, in a small town in the middle of some other small nowhere towns in the NE USA back is 1964 - all her friends are going nuts over the Beatles but she is up in her room jamming to this tune. My mother gave up all hope. I felt like I had found my place. Still rocking and soo pleased to see that people still appreciate good music. You do good work bringing music of all kinds to people who might otherwise never hear it. Thanks!
I was 15 when this came out. When I was 11 I was listening to Blue's Artist's at my Head Boy's house.... We were the only 2 who liked that sort of music in my small village. Big age gap and I only got to know him because I had so many detention's, I was put under his wing at school !!! LOL
One of my favorite vocals
The Lead singer has that sexy quite Mark Wahlberg in Fear (1996) kinda face.
Paired with his voice he is a killer.
As a kid, this was one of the songs that inspired me to learn how to play guitar. I wanted to sing it--and needed an instrument to accompany it. Later, in Canada, I was able to sing this song in English and French. Soulful song. The Animals--another classic British rock group...
The UK and one of its greatest tunes! How many groups come from there, frightening!
Eric burden was an amazing talent. Power singing. Grr=eat choice India. They keyboard was so powerful in this dsong.
Alan Price.
His last name is Burdon and he is still singing.
One of my faves songs. 😁
So much soul in one song love this
This song is a classic !! Great voice!! Great Band!!!
Voice and keyboard- Magical!!
The final scene of Casino where this is playing while Sharon Stone's character dies... OMG chills
No, it's about a great song done with the perfect arrangement, and sang by a man with the perfect voice for it. One of my favorite songs of all time.
You look great girl, great music, great reactions!!! Keep them coming, love this kinda music!!
Also can’t forget Sky Pilot. Great lyrics.
one of the best anti war songs..
Not typical pretty boy band! Awesome singer, band and song!
My Uncles friend was a minder for this group back in the day, always loved this song 👍🏻
Lesson of the song don't gamble ever!
Thanks! My fave band. Started playing electric guitar after hearing this record! ***** 5 *****
I've lived in New Orleans pretty much my entire life, and even though they're a British band, they got the pronunciation exactly right. "New Orlinz". (Another acceptable one is "New Or-lee-inz". If you say "New Orleeenz", you're definitely a tourist 😅
Great reaction :)
I remember when I first heard this song. I was in the far back of my dad's station wagon and when Eric Burdon sang that first verse, a shock-wave went up my spine. I've since heard this song done by numerous people - most of whom you may not know - "Peter, Paul and Mary"," Dolly Parton", and "BB King", to name a few. I love to play it on the guitar, not for the lyrics, but because it feels good in my throat. ::grin::
Eric Burdon...that bad boy was always one of my favorites. Badass and a voice described as 'sounding like he spent 50 years drinking whiskey in a smoke filled bar' when he was only 24 years old. Love them! And him....oh yeah...