Janis Joplin - Another Piece Of My Heart; Boston- More Than A Feeling(Brad Delp); The Who- Reign On Me(Roger Daltrey); The Doors - LA Woman(Jim Morrison).
Dan McCafferty/Nazareth - Love Hurts Peter Garrett/Midnight Oil - The Dead Heart Jeff Keith/Tesla - What You Give Mark Lanegan/Mad Season - Slip Away Bruce Springsteen - The Wrestler Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache Bryan Adams - Run To You Neil Young - Old Man Vinnie Dombroski/Sponge - Plowed Sam Bettens/ K's Choice - Not An Addict Brian Johnson/ACDC - You Shook Me All Night Long
I got to spend the day with Eric Burdon and run sound for him and The New Animals at the Sheridan Opera House in Telluride on New Years Eve 1999 to bring in the year 2000. I can't believe that was nearly a quarter of a century ago! He has definitely aged since then, but so have I. I wish him all the Best!
Great episode! One thing in particular struck a chord with me. When Barry and Cynthia talked about feeling a bit silly being songwriters and talking to a doctor, I had the exact same thing. I once went out with a nurse. I said to her that I felt inadequate when I'm just a musician and songwriter, and she's helping save lives. She said "Yeah, I help save lives. But as a musician, you make those lives worth living." She's a wise and beautiful person, and we are still close years later. Again, great episode professor 🙂
My life’s mantra, and I will shout it…THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS “JUST”. Never sell yourself short. We all have our own peculiar strengths that we should take advantage of!!!!!
I have to agree with her. Honestly, in my opinion music is the food for the soul and without it, life is very bleak! Please don't ever think that what you do isn't something important because I suffer from depression and music has saved my life many times over the years! Sending love, light and big hugs, k 💗🕯️🕊️🫂
I was very fortunate as a fifteen year old to see the "Original" Animals play at the Toronto Bandshell during their 1983 Reunion tour. I and my three friends had very little in the way of any expectations of it being a good concert as one of my buddies insisted that Eric Burden could no longer sing. Well he and we changed our collective minds after the opening number as the Animals and Eric Burden showed us the error of our presupposition as they played hit after hit after hit with Eric's powerful soaring vocals piercing the warm summer night's air. Forty years later I still feel that it was one of the best concerts I have ever seen! 🐻🐹🐼🐯🦁
My late father, marine corps/Vietnam veteran was a huge Animals fan. We Gotta Get Out of This Place, was one of his favorite tunes....for obvious reasons. Miss you Dad!
In 1965, when I was 3 years old, we used to live in a mining town in the middle of the desert in Perú. I remember vividly my older brothers and sisters playing and listening to this song. While I used to dance to it, they used to sing along. Years later, as a teenager, this song was my personal anthem because I felt that I had to get outta that place, so many years ago. Thank you for the great memories, Professor of Rock. What an awesome group and song.
I grew up in(Buffalo area) Western, NY., In the latter 60s, 70, 80s., "We've got to get out of this Place" was about escaping the factories, the chemical exposure, and the dying industrial economy, for many of us. Many people dying from cancer or lung disease. We identified with the song.
The riff was so dark and ominous and it also invoked an urgency. That's what made that song so powerful and relatable to anyone, to everyone. It was definitely the perfect song for that time.
Yes. The bass riff is ominous, and matches the lyrics, then the chorus come in and the music and lyrics emotionally lift you. Such a well written song.
Eric Burdon is a magnificent rock & roll singer. His voice is a howl from the depths of his soul. You can tell he means every syllable. Give him a great song to sing and he's unstoppable.
The original US release is the better of the two versions, it was put on the original US album release as a mistake, it's actually a version that the producers weren't happy with and wanted to polish it a bit more, but that's what makes it better, it's grittier, his voice is more angry. There's a video here on UA-cam that erroneously titles that one as the original US release but it isn't, it's the UK release that we're all familiar with and all the radio stations have always played, that version replaced the original US release on all further US pressings after the mistake was discovered, some years back however a greatest hits release brought it back.
One of my favorites of all time. When I need an emotional boost, it is where I go. Burdon's voice, the bass background, and the keyboard to balance out the rest of the heaviness of the other two. Emotional and magical at the same time.
Thank you to the writers of this great song. Im a huge Animals fan and Eric Burdon is a babacool biker who inspired me with his biking a true real workin class geordie. A great guy who is still writing brilliant albums like his latest album with water. He should be layed a lot more on the radio and is one of the greatest 1960s singers. Every bit as good as the Stones and the Who and has a fab voice like the great Joe Cocker.
The animal...Eric Burdon and War..yeah, the man has done more than ppl know! I have my old scratched up Animals records from back in the day. "We Gotta get out of this Place" has always been one of my favorite songs. With this interview, it means even more. Thanks again, Professor!!!
Eric Burden's name is attached to SO many iconic songs, it's astounding. To start of course, "The House of the Rising Sun". "Don't Bring Me Down" "Monterey" "Spill the Wine" "San Franciscan Nights" "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" "Slippin' Into Darkness" I could go on. Each song, a monumental heavyweight, on it's own. An INCREDIBLE legacy.
Didn't know Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil were so diverse in their writing until now. Some very memorable and terrific hits reaching right into the soul and grabbing it to hold it forever through their fantastic art with shade and color applied to music.
Met Eric Burdon in the 1970s in Pensacola, Florida. My friends and I had tickets from my dad from the radio station, where he worked. We arrived late and couldn't find a parking space and then were able to follow the cars the group was in and was able to enter with them. I walked next to Eric. He asked me from the stage what song I would like to hear. I could only think of House of the Rising Sun. I was laughing so hard . Then, I asked if they had an album coming out or a new release. So, they played that, a few others before singing House. I was so happy. He did make a pass at me. I said no but was really flattered. My boyfriend was Furious! What a great time! Nice guy (Eric not the boyfriend).
Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Eric Burdon! Wow, you just got an interview I would’ve imagined was lost. Thanks for finding these legends and getting their stories. 😮 🤟🏼🙂
What a great great video. The interview with EB and with Barry Mann and Cynthia Brill were fantastic. (A previous video with them talking about the Righteous Brothers was also pure gold).) Professor Rock you are on a Roll!
When Bruce sang "Girl, there's a better life for me and you," a chill ran through me and I got goose bumps. Great moment. Great interviews. Great song. Kudos.
Really great show Adam. It has only one problem -- its too short! Really masterful to show the life of a great song as it goes from the art of the writer-composer as they brilliantly created a piece of art out of thin air to a wonderful band giving it a voice (and what a voice). The Animals did the right thing to make a few changes to make it work for their art. And then how that living song spoke to an audience who got.the message and were inspired to change their circumstances to its incredible inspiration of new artists as Springsteen was when he heard it. Also great to see the intelligent and charming Burdon on camera, one of greatest living blues and rock singers still will us and still performing.
I definitely felt like this ad a teenager. I'm from a small town. Both of my parents were raised in the same place and I felt like if I didn't get out I would be the same as them (stuck there with nothing to show for my life) other than a husband and a few kids. There's nothing wrong with that, but I felt like I needed something different and more meaningful for myself.😢😢
This song represents the story of the early and mid 60s in America and resonates into my 70s. I was 13 and discovering that other people in the world felt like I did through the speaker in my new transistor radio. I bought an electric guitar and played in a band with my cousins when the Beatles came over. This was one of my favorite songs we played. My two older cousins were drafted shortly after and went to Viet Nam. They came home, sort of, after their time there. Recently both of them died in their 70's. I wrote a song for them, and every child of the 60s that had their life ruined in that horrible war, titled "Remember Me" that can be heard on youtube. I can't hear "We Gotta Get Out of this Place" without flashing back to that dusty garage in Orangevale, California where we practiced and played this, and many more Animal songs. That era of music spoke of the great loss of innocence for the baby boomer generation. I know this isn't about me, but I wrote and recorded another song on youtube titled "Winners and Losers" that talks about the beginning of the end.
What a voice! He has such a deep growl people don’t realize how high he can sing. Just House of the Rising Son is 3 octaves. So glad I can say I’ve seen him in concert. The first album I ever bought was the mono recording of The Animals Greatest Hits.
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil are absolutely brilliant. Kicks is another of my favorites written by them. I really miss that Brill Building era of songwriting!
It's always been there. It's kinda weird to think about sometimes, songs I heard as a kid which were already being considered classic oldies in the 1980s and hadn't even been out but 14 years when I was born in 1979. Going to be an odd comparison, but I put in a category with Comfortably Numb. This little handful of songs that my brain takes comfort in when I feel like my mental issues are to much. It's not that any of them have a direct correlation, but they have a feeling about them in that either someone is there to help you, or your have a voice. So it's special to me and I'm glad it's always been there.
I made this our 1969 high school graduation class song. I lived in a very small village in McGrath Alaska and played guitar and lead singer in our band “The Uncaged” (as in animals). What memories.
Toward the end you talked about the change in rock/pop music at that time shifting from "Cars and girls" to mor social issues. It couldn't be more true. I immediately though of a song from a year or two later that was just that! "Over, Under, Sideways, Down" by The Yardbirds took that basic 50s rock 'n roll rhythm on the bass and drums, gave it two happy go lucky lines about cars and girls, then turned introspective for a line before turning absolutely bleak with "when will it end". All the while Jeff Beck was screeching out what was probably the most iconic guitar riff he ever played.
Hey Professor, Such a great episode . I’m a bit of a wonderer myself, this song has found it’s way rolling from my tongue on many occasions my friend. “Three cords and the truth for sure “!!!
Adam, you never cease to amaze me. I have been a huge Springsteen fan since I was 14 years old, (I'm 61 now) and I never made the connection between Bruce and the animals. I mean, he covers everybody. Thank you as always for truly being "the professor" of Rock. I grant you the honorary Ph.D!
Oh my god I was sixteen when this song came out. What a wonderful time to be alive. We had the best soundtrack to our coming of age EVER. Thank You for bringing those wonderful memories back. Sincerely, Lana
Esteemed Professor: I was a little kid during the British Invasion and watched all the bands on Ed Sullivan. When the Animals were on, you saw something different. They were darker and wearier than the the Beatles, Stones, DC5 or virtually any other band. They were doing blues based stuff but they appeared like they lived it rather than learned it. Eric Burdon has that voice that sounds like he’s lived three lifetimes even when he was a young man. Kudos to you Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Bruce Springsteen and of course Eric Burdon for this wonderful slice of life.
Enjoyed this song when it first came out and then a few years later, along with several million young GI's who spent time in Vietnam, it definitely became a go to song to express our feelings about the war. Once heard that it should be the official national anthem of Vietnam. The Professor of Rock rocks !!!
I love your shows professor...all of them...they truly brighten our days. As a singer-songwriter myself, I'll know I made it when the one-and-only Professor of Rock knows my music.
Thank you so much for giving us the history of this song! I first remember hearing this song on my Blue Oyster Cult Some Enchanted Evening album I bought for the Godzilla song. It took me years to find out The Animals first released it. I had no idea who actually wrote it. You enlighten us so much about such obscure information. I try to learn something new each day and you help me so much. Breaking open some mysteries from my past that I had no clue about.
Thank you for a great story and great memories. When I was 16 I won a free ticket to see Eric Burdon and The Animals in San Francisco. I was over the moon. I had fallen in love with Eric when he was on Where The Action Is. And I’d already seen my other two top favorites The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Their Best of the Animals was actually my introduction to American blues! Then I got to see Eric again in concert 30 years later when he came to my little island of Kaua’i. And he was as great as ever. Wow love what you’re doing Adam!
Thanks, Professor! This was fabulous. Another Professor classic! Barry & Cynthia (along with other Brill Building writers) wrote the soundtrack to my youth. And Eric.. I still remember where I was when I first heard "House of the Rising Sun" which totally blew me away.Thanks again... can't say that enough for your contributions to music.
This interview is so historic that this video should be in a Hall of Fame somewhere! Absolutely amazing, a treasure. Thank you for all your work! The odds of them ending up in the same doctor's lobby at the same moment is phenomenal?? And Eric's father & grandfather, I'm shedding tears. I get that. Gritty, honest reality, & he's always been purely real.
Great interview. Such nice people with interesting and tough life experiences. That song still resonates today and will continue to resonate for years to come. I can see why it’s your favorite interview.
A year or two after this came out, on Sunday mornings from 6 to noon I was on a street corner in Green Bay, Wisconsin selling newspapers, which paid for my first guitar and amp setup. But, in the Winter in Green Bay, you might not see the sun the entire time I was there. This song fits like a glove and was one of the first I learned on guitar. My wife and I saw Eric and the Indiana Animals at the City Winery in Chicago a few years back, and it was the fulfillment of boyhood dream for me!!
Great interview with these 3 legends giving insight to this classic song. I didn't know "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" had such an impact and influence on Bruce Springsteen but it makes sense. Throughout his career, Bruce sang about working-class themes and building a better life which were very similar to this song.
The Animals cover of "House of the Rising Sun" was one of the first tunes I ever learned to play and sing on guitar. "we've Got to Get Out of This Place" (1965) hit me hard. It was the year that I graduated from high school and went into the Navy (all with in 30 days), left childhood and began the life journey of adulthood Both these tunes hit within the same feeling too. I'm struggling to find words to convey the impact of your subject, today. Cynthia Weil, may have said it best, for those from my generation, so I'll leave it to her comment. Every so often Adam digs deep and goes back to the time when I was as he was in the 1990's. Memories well up and bring back times when I was uncertain about my future, or something I have mostly forgotten. Thank again Adam. ;-)
"We Gotta Get Out of this Place" came out at the start of our Senior year in high school. I think we all sang it at every dance and especially at the post graduation party. Several friends were heading to Viet Name after graduation. I did not know that it was a them song for those who served. Thank you for the history of this song.
I started playing guitar many, many years ago with a Mel Bay Guitar Chord book at 11 years old. By the time I was 14-15 I was ready to participate in my first duo performance for some family and friends. "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" was part of our repertoire !
This is one my favorite videos that you’ve ever made. Thank you. “We got to get out of this place” is one of the most powerful songs of the 60’s and one of my all time favorites.
The monster bass player in the power trio brought this one up. I wanted to make sure we rocked it so I went to the BOC version to borrow the idea of some groovy lead work for the intro. I was a spoiled little rich kid but very much the black sheep of the family and not inclined to conform to all of those expectations. That is where I got the real feel for the desperation to get out of this place. My better life, for me and you, was free of the shackles of upper middle class conformity, short hair, wearing a suit, going to an office, buying a Lexus sedan. I know Tony was a square peg as well, so we conveyed proper angst and lust to be free in the refrain, and our voices blended so well. Our harmonies were pretty good on whatever we did but we nailed it so hard on that song, and our arrangement was so funky and edgy. I miss doing this one with those guys. Gotta mention that our next level drummer also made it interesting. Just imagine what Bobby Caldwell or Keith Moon would do with that. I agree that it is one of the best songs ever written and the message is absolutely universal. You can play it as melancholy or as angry or alternate between the two as much as you please.
Thank you so much for this in-depth look at We Gotta Get Outta This Place. What a story! I was a huge fan of the Animals. I was 14 when I first went to a real concert. Had to get my parents to drive me 60 miles to get to the venue in Kansas City. I went to the show to see the Animals and I was not disappointed. They blew my teenage mind. The funny thing is that the Animals weren't the headliners. Herman's Hermits were the top bill. I could have cared less about them. It was Eric Burdon and the Animals I was interested in.
Growing up in the 60’s was like riding a roller coaster of life. Every age has had its times of war, its times of peace. We Gotta Get Out of This Place addressed the sense of being trapped that hit every person at one time or another who lived through the 60’s. Eric Burdon and the Animals hit that depth of reality that allowed rock and roll to give us a saving lifeline to sanity and a better life.
-Professor you said it so well, bust out of a prison of our own mind. Agree as well that when I first heard Burdon come in after that riff .... I was hooked and pulled thru the bars. For me the songs that made me feel that way are varied but all so powerful, stirs the soul ! We Gotta Get Out of this Place Strange Fruit Papa was a Rollin Stone Breakin the Law & United Lord is it Mine Superstition Born to be Wild Long Way to the Top if you Wanna Rock & Roll Everybody Knows and the list never stops.......lol
People are always talking about Eric’s work from 1964 to about 1966 but the stuff he did with the New Animals is pretty damn awesome. When I was young, San Franciscan Nights, sky pilot, Monterey, ring of fire, it was amazing deep songs. And a little trivia, Andy Summers of The Police was in the very last incarnation of the new animals
Yeah, When Monterrey came out, the atmosphere it gave off from the base- Down in Monterey to the trippy guitar work was perfect timing for that time & space. Still love it!
The Animals and their music inspired social commentary, and personal introspection, and inspired many to set better goals for themselves and society. We got out of this place and took a better look at things that were going on in the world. It was a revolution of thought and expectations. There was a lot of music that was inspirational during the 60s and 70s. What a ride!
One of the best songs of all time. I love that bass riff. One of the odd things about me is that I hate repetitive things except when it comes to great riffs.
Hi Professor, thanks for all the great content. I live in a small town "Ojai" California - not far from Santa Barbara. Eric has lived here for many years. I don't know him closely but one day I spotted him having coffee at a shop down the road, I'm a fan, I collected all the Animals albums and Eric's solo albums too. Always loved his authenticity! Anyway Mr. Burdon was gracious and let me sit for some moments and chat, I told him how I enjoyed reading his books and growing up with his music. I recommend his two autobiographies; 1 is "I used to be an Animal but I'm alright Now" and his other book titled "Please Don't Let me be Misunderstood". Both have great stories and are quick reads. He was close with movie actor Steve McQueen and Jimi Hendrix. Here in Ojai he lived close by Malcolm McDowell of "A Clockwork Orange" - their kids grew up playing together. You could hear Eric jamming sometimes downtown at a stage at the park with another notable local Robbie Densmore of the Doors. Eric's wife is from Greece, I think he may have moved to Greece a year or 2 ago
I'm with Bruce, one of the most inspired rock and roll outsider's call to arms anthem ever produced. It's the name of the song. It's the perfect title of all time. It says everything to anyone that's ever been left in a place with little or next to nothin'.
Fantastic episode! I saw Eric years ago live and the energy and electricity he brought to the stage was amazing. This song helped change music and like Bruce said it is that same feeling he tries to capture on his music. Great interviews professor
You are doing a great service to rock and roll. And its fans. Another outstanding video. I do hope you had a chance to speak with Cynthia and Barry about some of the other songs they wrote. Very talented people who helped shape the genre. Thank you for this.
In other words, we are jealous of your opportunities to speak with these icons Adam. We are however fortunate to be able to live vicariously through you.
Your video about this, is the one that so far , is my favorite...I agree with all of the points you made, especially about the value and importance of music....and the effect it sometimes has on us!
Wonderful interviews! I agree with everyone about the brilliance of Eric Burton’s voice, but I also love the brilliance of Cynthia Weill and Barry Mann. The whole Brill building genius songwriting machine is fascinating really.
I had the privilege to work with Eric Burdon when I could for twenty five years till the Covid put an end to everything. Only because of my great respect for him and his work. I can't think of anyone else I would have done it for. Maybe Buddy Holly, but fate took away that chance.
I see why you like this video so much. It’s excellent. That song hits the nitty, gritty ways of life. And yes to me it seems a bit deeper than just singing about cruising around in your fine car with your fine girl. Nothing wrong with those songs, I really like them too. But this is that theme we all can relate to. That every day grind of life and wanting something more. Great interview! ❤️💜💚
Eric also helped War with Spill the Wine; he left and then the band took off with songs such as Cisco Kid, Slipping into Darkness, the World's a Ghetto, Summer, Why Can't we Be Friends, and the ultimate crusing classic Low Rider.
I luv Barry & Cyn's NYC accents ! Really old school - Totally lost today - Anywaze, another great mash-up story & kudos to Eric's vox for delivering honest 'soul' to the classic tune.
Great episode, Prof. I was in the 7th grade when this song came out. I'd like to acknowledge The Animals as a great band, especially Allan Price, who was a big part of their great arrangements. Then, there's Chas Chandler who later brought us Jimi Hendrix.
Another amazing episode! The lowdown on another classic, and chock full of details, memories, and perspectives. Adam, I don’t know how wealthy you’ve become from your videos, but I hope VERY. Someone who investigates, compiles, and presents such interesting and vital content, so well and so consistently, with enthusiasm and earnest sincerity - aught to be darn stinking rich by now! You do a great thing! Appreciated by millions. You leave us stoked, informed, and enriched. Keep ‘em coming dude!!! 👍🙏
It always amuses me, Adam, when you tell us a video is worth watching. I mean, you wouldn't bother to upload a video if it weren't worth watching, right? Love your work, dude -- cheers!
Poll: What is your pick for the grittiest, most inspired vocal on a rock song?
Bastards of Young by the Replacements. Paul Westerberg on vocals.
Fortunate Son- Credence Clearwater Revival.
"Rooster" by Alice in Chains, Layne Staley vocals
Janis Joplin - Another Piece Of My Heart; Boston- More Than A Feeling(Brad Delp); The Who- Reign On Me(Roger Daltrey);
The Doors - LA Woman(Jim Morrison).
Dan McCafferty/Nazareth - Love Hurts
Peter Garrett/Midnight Oil - The Dead Heart
Jeff Keith/Tesla - What You Give
Mark Lanegan/Mad Season - Slip Away
Bruce Springsteen - The Wrestler
Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache
Bryan Adams - Run To You
Neil Young - Old Man
Vinnie Dombroski/Sponge - Plowed
Sam Bettens/ K's Choice - Not An Addict
Brian Johnson/ACDC - You Shook Me All Night Long
Love the Animals. God knows what anyone sees in Springsteen. If he was half as good as he thinks he is, we'd all be happy!
I have never owned a Springsteen song! Can't stand him. The whole "Boss" thing confounds me.
I got to spend the day with Eric Burdon and run sound for him and The New Animals at the Sheridan Opera House in Telluride on New Years Eve 1999 to bring in the year 2000. I can't believe that was nearly a quarter of a century ago! He has definitely aged since then, but so have I. I wish him all the Best!
Great episode! One thing in particular struck a chord with me. When Barry and Cynthia talked about feeling a bit silly being songwriters and talking to a doctor, I had the exact same thing. I once went out with a nurse. I said to her that I felt inadequate when I'm just a musician and songwriter, and she's helping save lives. She said "Yeah, I help save lives. But as a musician, you make those lives worth living." She's a wise and beautiful person, and we are still close years later. Again, great episode professor 🙂
My life’s mantra, and I will shout it…THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS “JUST”. Never sell yourself short. We all have our own peculiar strengths that we should take advantage of!!!!!
What an absolutely wonderful thing your nurse friend said to you. It touches my heart.
I have to agree with her. Honestly, in my opinion music is the food for the soul and without it, life is very bleak!
Please don't ever think that what you do isn't something important because I suffer from depression and music has saved my life many times over the years!
Sending love, light and big hugs, k 💗🕯️🕊️🫂
@@jeffbrooks8024 thanks Jeff. I'll have to remind myself of that 🙂
Great comment
I was very fortunate as a fifteen year old to see the "Original" Animals play at the Toronto Bandshell during their 1983 Reunion tour. I and my three friends had very little in the way of any expectations of it being a good concert as one of my buddies insisted that Eric Burden could no longer sing. Well he and we changed our collective minds after the opening number as the Animals and Eric Burden showed us the error of our presupposition as they played hit after hit after hit with Eric's powerful soaring vocals piercing the warm summer night's air.
Forty years later I still feel that it was one of the best concerts I have ever seen! 🐻🐹🐼🐯🦁
My late father, marine corps/Vietnam veteran was a huge Animals fan.
We Gotta Get Out of This Place, was one of his favorite tunes....for obvious reasons.
Miss you Dad!
In 1965, when I was 3 years old, we used to live in a mining town in the middle of the desert in Perú. I remember vividly my older brothers and sisters playing and listening to this song. While I used to dance to it, they used to sing along. Years later, as a teenager, this song was my personal anthem because I felt that I had to get outta that place, so many years ago.
Thank you for the great memories, Professor of Rock.
What an awesome group and song.
I grew up in(Buffalo area) Western, NY., In the latter 60s, 70, 80s., "We've got to get out of this Place" was about escaping the factories, the chemical exposure, and the dying industrial economy, for many of us. Many people dying from cancer or lung disease. We identified with the song.
The riff was so dark and ominous and it also invoked an urgency. That's what made that song so powerful and relatable to anyone, to everyone.
It was definitely the perfect song for that time.
Yes. The bass riff is ominous, and matches the lyrics, then the chorus come in and the music and lyrics emotionally lift you. Such a well written song.
Eric Burdon is a magnificent rock & roll singer. His voice is a howl from the depths of his soul. You can tell he means every syllable. Give him a great song to sing and he's unstoppable.
House of the Rising Sun is one of the defining features of a “talented singer.”
The original US release is the better of the two versions, it was put on the original US album release as a mistake, it's actually a version that the producers weren't happy with and wanted to polish it a bit more, but that's what makes it better, it's grittier, his voice is more angry.
There's a video here on UA-cam that erroneously titles that one as the original
US release but it isn't, it's the UK release that we're all familiar with and all the radio stations have always played, that version replaced the original US release on all further US pressings after the mistake was discovered, some years back however a greatest hits release brought it back.
One of my favorites of all time. When I need an emotional boost, it is where I go. Burdon's voice, the bass background, and the keyboard to balance out the rest of the heaviness of the other two. Emotional and magical at the same time.
Have always had a love for the Animals music … a sound all their own … combined with Eric’s vocals. Can’t be beat!
Thank you to the writers of this great song. Im a huge Animals fan and Eric Burdon is a babacool biker who inspired me with his biking a true real workin class geordie. A great guy who is still writing brilliant albums like his latest album with water. He should be layed a lot more on the radio and is one of the greatest 1960s singers. Every bit as good as the Stones and the Who and has a fab voice like the great Joe Cocker.
Eric Burdon Declares War is one of the best albums I've ever heard. Every time I put it on I listen to it at least 3-4 times in a row.
The animal...Eric Burdon and War..yeah, the man has done more than ppl know! I have my old scratched up Animals records from back in the day. "We Gotta get out of this Place" has always been one of my favorite songs. With this interview, it means even more. Thanks again, Professor!!!
Eric Burden's name is attached to SO many iconic songs, it's astounding. To start of course, "The House of the Rising Sun". "Don't Bring Me Down" "Monterey" "Spill the Wine" "San Franciscan Nights" "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" "Slippin' Into Darkness" I could go on. Each song, a monumental heavyweight, on it's own. An INCREDIBLE legacy.
No, he had already left the band War when they did "Slippin' Into Darkness".
'It's My Life,' 'See See Rider,' 'When I Was Young,' 'Sky Pilot.'
Didn't know Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil were so diverse in their writing until now.
Some very memorable and terrific hits reaching right into the soul and grabbing
it to hold it forever through their fantastic art with shade and color applied to music.
I also was unaware. Very enlightening.
Two of the best songwriters the rock era has gifted us.
Met Eric Burdon in the 1970s in Pensacola, Florida. My friends and I had tickets from my dad from the radio station, where he worked. We arrived late and couldn't find a parking space and then were able to follow the cars the group was in and was able to enter with them. I walked next to Eric. He asked me from the stage what song I would like to hear. I could only think of House of the Rising Sun. I was laughing so hard . Then, I asked if they had an album coming out or a new release. So, they played that, a few others before singing House.
I was so happy. He did make a pass at me. I said no but was really flattered. My boyfriend was Furious! What a great time!
Nice guy (Eric not the boyfriend).
Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Eric Burdon! Wow, you just got an interview I would’ve imagined was lost. Thanks for finding these legends and getting their stories. 😮 🤟🏼🙂
What a classic! Burdon is just so raw and pure in his talent. An absolute product of his time and beyond.
For sure. It was such an honor.
@@ProfessorofRock Congrats man!
Such a great man.
What a great great video. The interview with EB and with Barry Mann and Cynthia Brill were fantastic. (A previous video with them talking about the Righteous Brothers was also pure gold).) Professor Rock you are on a Roll!
The Animals "House of the rising sun" is my favorite song ever, His vocals are so powerful and amazing on that song.
It’s a perfect song.
When Bruce sang "Girl, there's a better life for me and you," a chill ran through me and I got goose bumps. Great moment. Great interviews. Great song. Kudos.
Thanks
Such powerful words.
Fantastic story. Eric sang with that sense of desperation, which was the very essence of that song. Great job as always, Adam.
Thanks for listening!
Yes indeed.
Really great show Adam. It has only one problem -- its too short! Really masterful to show the life of a great song as it goes from the art of the writer-composer as they brilliantly created a piece of art out of thin air to a wonderful band giving it a voice (and what a voice). The Animals did the right thing to make a few changes to make it work for their art. And then how that living song spoke to an audience who got.the message and were inspired to change their circumstances to its incredible inspiration of new artists as Springsteen was when he heard it. Also great to see the intelligent and charming Burdon on camera, one of greatest living blues and rock singers still will us and still performing.
I definitely felt like this ad a teenager. I'm from a small town. Both of my parents were raised in the same place and I felt like if I didn't get out I would be the same as them (stuck there with nothing to show for my life) other than a husband and a few kids. There's nothing wrong with that, but I felt like I needed something different and more meaningful for myself.😢😢
This song represents the story of the early and mid 60s in America and resonates into my 70s. I was 13 and discovering that other people in the world felt like I did through the speaker in my new transistor radio. I bought an electric guitar and played in a band with my cousins when the Beatles came over. This was one of my favorite songs we played. My two older cousins were drafted shortly after and went to Viet Nam. They came home, sort of, after their time there. Recently both of them died in their 70's. I wrote a song for them, and every child of the 60s that had their life ruined in that horrible war, titled "Remember Me" that can be heard on youtube. I can't hear "We Gotta Get Out of this Place" without flashing back to that dusty garage in Orangevale, California where we practiced and played this, and many more Animal songs. That era of music spoke of the great loss of innocence for the baby boomer generation. I know this isn't about me, but I wrote and recorded another song on youtube titled "Winners and Losers" that talks about the beginning of the end.
What a voice! He has such a deep growl people don’t realize how high he can sing. Just House of the Rising Son is 3 octaves. So glad I can say I’ve seen him in concert. The first album I ever bought was the mono recording of The Animals Greatest Hits.
Another great story, Adam.
I'm so glad that you were able to meet Eric, Barry & Cynthia who made the song famous.
Thank YOU!
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Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil are absolutely brilliant. Kicks is another of my favorites written by them. I really miss that Brill Building era of songwriting!
Yes!
By the Raiders.
It's always been there. It's kinda weird to think about sometimes, songs I heard as a kid which were already being considered classic oldies in the 1980s and hadn't even been out but 14 years when I was born in 1979. Going to be an odd comparison, but I put in a category with Comfortably Numb. This little handful of songs that my brain takes comfort in when I feel like my mental issues are to much. It's not that any of them have a direct correlation, but they have a feeling about them in that either someone is there to help you, or your have a voice. So it's special to me and I'm glad it's always been there.
I made this our 1969 high school graduation class song. I lived in a very small village in McGrath Alaska and played guitar and lead singer in our band “The Uncaged” (as in animals). What memories.
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Dude!! That's Eric Burdon!! Voice like no other 🎉
Toward the end you talked about the change in rock/pop music at that time shifting from "Cars and girls" to mor social issues. It couldn't be more true. I immediately though of a song from a year or two later that was just that! "Over, Under, Sideways, Down" by The Yardbirds took that basic 50s rock 'n roll rhythm on the bass and drums, gave it two happy go lucky lines about cars and girls, then turned introspective for a line before turning absolutely bleak with "when will it end". All the while Jeff Beck was screeching out what was probably the most iconic guitar riff he ever played.
Hey Professor, Such a great episode .
I’m a bit of a wonderer myself, this song has found it’s way rolling from my tongue on many occasions my friend.
“Three cords and the truth for sure “!!!
Adam, you never cease to amaze me. I have been a huge Springsteen fan since I was 14 years old, (I'm 61 now) and I never made the connection between Bruce and the animals. I mean, he covers everybody. Thank you as always for truly being "the professor" of Rock. I grant you the honorary Ph.D!
You might be interested in watching the entire speech Bruce Springsteen gave at SXSW. It's brilliant.
Oh my god I was sixteen when this song came out. What a wonderful time to be alive. We had the best soundtrack to our coming of age EVER. Thank You for bringing those wonderful memories back.
Sincerely, Lana
Esteemed Professor: I was a little kid during the British Invasion and watched all the bands on Ed Sullivan. When the Animals were on, you saw something different. They were darker and wearier than the the Beatles, Stones, DC5 or virtually any other band. They were doing blues based stuff but they appeared like they lived it rather than learned it. Eric Burdon has that voice that sounds like he’s lived three lifetimes even when he was a young man. Kudos to you Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Bruce Springsteen and of course Eric Burdon for this wonderful slice of life.
Enjoyed this song when it first came out and then a few years later, along with several million young GI's who spent time in Vietnam, it definitely became a go to song to express our feelings about the war.
Once heard that it should be the official national anthem of Vietnam. The Professor of Rock rocks !!!
Thanks for serving!
Mann & Weil, unbelievable talents. RIP Cynthia!
I love your shows professor...all of them...they truly brighten our days. As a singer-songwriter myself, I'll know I made it when the one-and-only Professor of Rock knows my music.
Great video !! Connecting the Brll to the song writers to Burdon to Bruce . You made it Real
Thanks!
It was fun!
Eric Burdon is a great raconteur...I always think we are on the same wavelength...he is THAT good...a clever man
Thank you so much for giving us the history of this song! I first remember hearing this song on my Blue Oyster Cult Some Enchanted Evening album I bought for the Godzilla song. It took me years to find out The Animals first released it. I had no idea who actually wrote it. You enlighten us so much about such obscure information. I try to learn something new each day and you help me so much. Breaking open some mysteries from my past that I had no clue about.
I love that album, "Some Enchanted Evening".. BOC is the best! Great album!
Eric Burdon❤❤❤ Amazing voice and that music! Truly one in a million, or probably more accurately, a gazillion! Thank you ❤❤❤
You might be rounding it down a little too much.
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Thank you for a great story and great memories. When I was 16 I won a free ticket to see Eric Burdon and The Animals in San Francisco. I was over the moon. I had fallen in love with Eric when he was on Where The Action Is.
And I’d already seen my other two top favorites The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
Their Best of the Animals was actually my introduction to American blues!
Then I got to see Eric again in concert 30 years later when he came to my little island of Kaua’i. And he was as great as ever. Wow love what you’re doing Adam!
Thanks, Professor! This was fabulous. Another Professor classic! Barry & Cynthia (along with other Brill Building writers) wrote the soundtrack to my youth. And Eric.. I still remember where I was when I first heard "House of the Rising Sun" which totally blew me away.Thanks again... can't say that enough for your contributions to music.
This interview is so historic that this video should be in a Hall of Fame somewhere! Absolutely amazing, a treasure. Thank you for all your work!
The odds of them ending up in the same doctor's lobby at the same moment is phenomenal?? And Eric's father & grandfather, I'm shedding tears. I get that. Gritty, honest reality, & he's always been purely real.
OMG! Great to see Eric! What a fabulous band!
Great interview. Such nice people with interesting and tough life experiences. That song still resonates today and will continue to resonate for years to come. I can see why it’s your favorite interview.
A year or two after this came out, on Sunday mornings from 6 to noon I was on a street corner in Green Bay, Wisconsin selling newspapers, which paid for my first guitar and amp setup. But, in the Winter in Green Bay, you might not see the sun the entire time I was there. This song fits like a glove and was one of the first I learned on guitar. My wife and I saw Eric and the Indiana Animals at the City Winery in Chicago a few years back, and it was the fulfillment of boyhood dream for me!!
Great interview with these 3 legends giving insight to this classic song. I didn't know "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" had such an impact and influence on Bruce Springsteen but it makes sense. Throughout his career, Bruce sang about working-class themes and building a better life which were very similar to this song.
I love that!
So many people relate to Bruce’s music, so it does not come as a surprise to me that he would take inspiration from this song.
The Animals cover of "House of the Rising Sun" was one of the first tunes I ever learned to play and sing on guitar. "we've Got to Get Out of This Place" (1965) hit me hard. It was the year that I graduated from high school and went into the Navy (all with in 30 days), left childhood and began the life journey of adulthood Both these tunes hit within the same feeling too.
I'm struggling to find words to convey the impact of your subject, today. Cynthia Weil, may have said it best, for those from my generation, so I'll leave it to her comment.
Every so often Adam digs deep and goes back to the time when I was as he was in the 1990's. Memories well up and bring back times when I was uncertain about my future, or something I have mostly forgotten. Thank again Adam. ;-)
"We Gotta Get Out of this Place" came out at the start of our Senior year in high school. I think we all sang it at every dance and especially at the post graduation party. Several friends were heading to Viet Name after graduation. I did not know that it was a them song for those who served. Thank you for the history of this song.
I started playing guitar many, many years ago with a Mel Bay Guitar Chord book at 11 years old. By the time I was 14-15 I was ready to participate in my first duo performance for some family and friends. "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" was part of our repertoire !
This music worked downward from my ears down to into my feet and my said ohhhh man get ur azz moving baby go go go.
This is one my favorite videos that you’ve ever made. Thank you.
“We got to get out of this place” is one of the most powerful songs of the 60’s and one of my all time favorites.
The monster bass player in the power trio brought this one up. I wanted to make sure we rocked it so I went to the BOC version to borrow the idea of some groovy lead work for the intro. I was a spoiled little rich kid but very much the black sheep of the family and not inclined to conform to all of those expectations. That is where I got the real feel for the desperation to get out of this place. My better life, for me and you, was free of the shackles of upper middle class conformity, short hair, wearing a suit, going to an office, buying a Lexus sedan. I know Tony was a square peg as well, so we conveyed proper angst and lust to be free in the refrain, and our voices blended so well. Our harmonies were pretty good on whatever we did but we nailed it so hard on that song, and our arrangement was so funky and edgy. I miss doing this one with those guys. Gotta mention that our next level drummer also made it interesting. Just imagine what Bobby Caldwell or Keith Moon would do with that. I agree that it is one of the best songs ever written and the message is absolutely universal. You can play it as melancholy or as angry or alternate between the two as much as you please.
Thank you so much for this in-depth look at We Gotta Get Outta This Place. What a story! I was a huge fan of the Animals. I was 14 when I first went to a real concert. Had to get my parents to drive me 60 miles to get to the venue in Kansas City. I went to the show to see the Animals and I was not disappointed. They blew my teenage mind. The funny thing is that the Animals weren't the headliners. Herman's Hermits were the top bill. I could have cared less about them. It was Eric Burdon and the Animals I was interested in.
Growing up in the 60’s was like riding a roller coaster of life. Every age has had its times of war, its times of peace. We Gotta Get Out of This Place addressed the sense of being trapped that hit every person at one time or another who lived through the 60’s. Eric Burdon and the Animals hit that depth of reality that allowed rock and roll to give us a saving lifeline to sanity and a better life.
-Professor you said it so well, bust out of a prison of our own mind. Agree as well that when I first heard Burdon come in after that riff .... I was hooked and pulled thru the bars. For me the songs that made me feel that way are varied but all so powerful, stirs the soul !
We Gotta Get Out of this Place
Strange Fruit
Papa was a Rollin Stone
Breakin the Law & United
Lord is it Mine
Superstition
Born to be Wild
Long Way to the Top if you Wanna Rock & Roll
Everybody Knows
and the list never stops.......lol
Great song choices. Makes me want to start up a playlist!
Love the diversity of genres in your list. Some choices I don't know, so I'm gonna get to digging at your recommendations.
Papa Was a Rolling Stone is one of the most incredible songs ever.
People are always talking about Eric’s work from 1964 to about 1966 but the stuff he did with the New Animals is pretty damn awesome. When I was young, San Franciscan Nights, sky pilot, Monterey, ring of fire, it was amazing deep songs. And a little trivia, Andy Summers of The Police was in the very last incarnation of the new animals
Yeah, When Monterrey came out, the atmosphere it gave off from the base- Down in Monterey to the trippy guitar work was perfect timing for that time & space. Still love it!
Awesome interviews Professor! Great legends! Thanks for keeping the music alive!
The Animals were such an underrated band! They were such an influence for Rock & Roll over all.
I agree. Timeless band.
Music keeps my head above water.
That is one of the great things about it!
The Animals and their music inspired social commentary, and personal introspection, and inspired many to set better goals for themselves and society. We got out of this place and took a better look at things that were going on in the world. It was a revolution of thought and expectations. There was a lot of music that was inspirational during the 60s and 70s. What a ride!
Oh man baby baby ... the animals, they had so many great songs including this one. Thanks Professor, you're the best
One of the best songs of all time. I love that bass riff. One of the odd things about me is that I hate repetitive things except when it comes to great riffs.
Man, I can relate to that. I can't stand repetitive sounds. I instantly go nuts and it has to stop.
Simply brilliant
Hi Professor, thanks for all the great content. I live in a small town "Ojai" California - not far from Santa Barbara. Eric has lived here for many years. I don't know him closely but one day I spotted him having coffee at a shop down the road, I'm a fan, I collected all the Animals albums and Eric's solo albums too. Always loved his authenticity! Anyway Mr. Burdon was gracious and let me sit for some moments and chat, I told him how I enjoyed reading his books and growing up with his music. I recommend his two autobiographies; 1 is "I used to be an Animal but I'm alright Now" and his other book titled "Please Don't Let me be Misunderstood". Both have great stories and are quick reads. He was close with movie actor Steve McQueen and Jimi Hendrix. Here in Ojai he lived close by Malcolm McDowell of "A Clockwork Orange" - their kids grew up playing together. You could hear Eric jamming sometimes downtown at a stage at the park with another notable local Robbie Densmore of the Doors. Eric's wife is from Greece, I think he may have moved to Greece a year or 2 ago
Great history captured. Thank you.
I miss the videos of forgotten gems. I love either discovering songs I never heard or a song I completely forgot about.
I'm with Bruce, one of the most inspired rock and roll outsider's call to arms anthem ever produced. It's the name of the song. It's the perfect title of all time. It says everything to anyone that's ever been left in a place with little or next to nothin'.
One of the best voices ever! Thank you again for your great work brother!
Great video Adam. Hope you have a lot more of Eric Burton to come. Major score for interviews.
Fantastic episode! I saw Eric years ago live and the energy and electricity he brought to the stage was amazing. This song helped change music and like Bruce said it is that same feeling he tries to capture on his music. Great interviews professor
He's still got it!
He’s in his 80s and has yet to lose that quality spark in his voice that makes him shine.
You are doing a great service to rock and roll. And its fans.
Another outstanding video.
I do hope you had a chance to speak with Cynthia and Barry about some of the other songs they wrote. Very talented people who helped shape the genre. Thank you for this.
In other words, we are jealous of your opportunities to speak with these icons Adam. We are however fortunate to be able to live vicariously through you.
Your video about this, is the one that so far , is my favorite...I agree with all of the points you made, especially about the value and importance of music....and the effect it sometimes has on us!
Wonderful interviews! I agree with everyone about the brilliance of Eric Burton’s voice, but I also love the brilliance of Cynthia Weill and Barry Mann. The whole Brill building genius songwriting machine is fascinating really.
Great interviews! Never knew this story but the song is classic. Thanks again!
"We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" is a certifiable classic-The Animals did a superb job.
I had the privilege to work with Eric Burdon when I could for twenty five years till the Covid put an end to everything. Only because of my great respect for him and his work. I can't think of anyone else I would have done it for. Maybe Buddy Holly, but fate took away that chance.
I agree, one of your best interviews! That song will never get old. Keep on keepin' on!
I see why you like this video so much. It’s excellent. That song hits the nitty, gritty ways of life. And yes to me it seems a bit deeper than just singing about cruising around in your fine car with your fine girl. Nothing wrong with those songs, I really like them too. But this is that theme we all can relate to. That every day grind of life and wanting something more. Great interview!
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Eric also helped War with Spill the Wine; he left and then the band took off with songs such as Cisco Kid, Slipping into Darkness, the World's a Ghetto, Summer, Why Can't we Be Friends, and the ultimate crusing classic Low Rider.
Correctomundo.
Moving on up! Look at these music legends you’re interviewing! ❤
Thank you for your hard work on building this great channel! Good job.🎉
This sheds new light for me on Springsteen's "My Hometown".
I love this interview. Kudos!
Eric is such a kind, intelligent, and awesome guy it is so great to see him. Your interview is excellent.
Thank you!
He is so sweet.
What A GREAT EPISODE !!! Please keep up this type of historical connection of the Rock & Roll GREATS. Thank you very much. GREAT work ! 😎😎😎😎
Eric IS the man!.
As is Bruce
We gotta get out....is an A.M radio in the car classic growing up.
That was very good!!! Thank you and it is one off the best you have done
One of your best! I just admire what you do so much. Documenting what might otherwise be lost. And bringing it all to the masses. Thank you!
I luv Barry & Cyn's NYC accents ! Really old school - Totally lost today - Anywaze, another great mash-up story & kudos to Eric's vox for delivering honest 'soul' to the classic tune.
Great episode, Prof. I was in the 7th grade when this song came out. I'd like to acknowledge The Animals as a great band, especially Allan Price, who was a big part of their great arrangements. Then, there's Chas Chandler who later brought us Jimi Hendrix.
Another amazing episode! The lowdown on another classic, and chock full of details, memories, and perspectives. Adam, I don’t know how wealthy you’ve become from your videos, but I hope VERY. Someone who investigates, compiles, and presents such interesting and vital content, so well and so consistently, with enthusiasm and earnest sincerity - aught to be darn stinking rich by now! You do a great thing! Appreciated by millions. You leave us stoked, informed, and enriched. Keep ‘em coming dude!!! 👍🙏
It's not often that I heartily agree with Springsteen.
BRAVO!
It always amuses me, Adam, when you tell us a video is worth watching. I mean, you wouldn't bother to upload a video if it weren't worth watching, right? Love your work, dude -- cheers!