When I first heard «The House of the Rising Sun» I thought it was the coolest song in the world, and I was a wee lad then. And I remember that all the kids loved it, and since we were in a Catholic, parochial, school we were not supposed to be mentioning songs like that one. After all the song was about a whore-house… But the song was powerful and fitting for a band that called themselves «Animals».
Ok, so these guys, The Animals, hailed from Newcastle and did not really get any notoriety until 1964, even though they did form in 1962. They did become famous with «The House of the Rising Sun«, curiously enough a sort of folk song from the United States whose author is unknown. But they had many other hits as well, like «It’s My Life«, «Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood» and «We Gotta Get Out of this Place«. Some think they were part of the «British invasion», but in truth I think they sort of missed it.
The band went through several personnel changes throughout the 1960’s. They even re-located to San Francisco and became somewhat of a psychedelic rock band. They still had hits like «San Franciscan Nights» and «Sky Pilot«. The Animals were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
It was 1963 when Eric Burdon joined the group Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo and changed its name to The Animals. The band originally was: Eric Burdon (lead singer), Alan Price (keyboards), Hilton Valentine (guitar), John Steel (drums) and Chas Chandler (bass). They played the blues, covering songs of John Lee Hooker, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Nina Simone and others.
Well, The Animals are still around…
Hope you liked it and tell me what you think about this classic, phenomenal band.
CHEERS
JaZzArt en València 
One of my favourites Francesc. They epitomised the grittiness of the North-East and life in the 60s outside London. Although Alan Price was an integral part of the band, I wasn’t so keen on his stuff after they split . Eric Burdon was the man for me. Chas Chandler, although the bass player, went on to make a name for himself as a producer and manager, most notably helping to promote Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton into the pop world’s psyche – but I suspect you already knew that.
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Yes! I agree 100% 💯! One of my faves too and I still love their early sound!
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I loved them a lot!
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Phenomenal! All the best Luisa! Have a very happy Friday! Buon fine settimana!
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Thanks a lot for your kind reply, dear Francisco!
Happy weekend to you too ❣️
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Grazie mille Luisa! Buona serata
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Buona serata anche a te, caro Francisco ❣️
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Debo reconocer que aparte de «la casa del sol naciente» apenas he escuchado ninguna canción de ellos. Gracias por compartir esta información. Un saludo.
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Pues si te ha gustado esa te gustaran algunas otras, por seguro, menuda banda tio. Saludos!
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Estoy buscando canciones para escucharlo, de paso voy visitando los blogs que sigo. Un saludo.
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Fenomenal. feliz día.
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I saw them in person in NYC.
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Smashing! I wish I could have, loved those blues from these lads. Cheers GP and all the best.
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A great British band indeed, Francisco! 🎶🧡🌻
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For sure Sara! Cheers 🌻💙🌻
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My pleasure, Francisco! 😁🧡🎶
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Loved that group. We got to get out of this place was a theme song in college. Good choice, Francisco.
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Yes! That music stays with me. Glad you liked it Pat, thanks 🙏🏻
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De nada.
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