Auto tune isn’t primarily used to change a singers voice entirely. Mainly it’s used in pitch correction. In live performances, most artists can’t stay in key ALL the time, so recordings have pitch correction (auto tune)
@@gandhialwaysleavesanonion679 Yes, probably. British record companies didn't invest much in "pop" music, as the kids call it, back then. They knew that nobody would be listening to these records in sixty years anyway. ;)
He is brilliant, but he is miming here, and none of the instruments are plugged in. It was compulsory for television shows for many years not to sing 'live'. They are laughing because out of shot someone pushes Alan Price and his organ from the back to the front for the finale. Notice as well the black keys and white keys are reversed.
Alan Price on keyboard is an incredible talent. Great singer also. The fact that this was filmed live in one take is amazing. I loved the music back then - now that’s what I call music. So grateful to have grown up listening to this kind of talent.
I mean unless they teleported the keyboard I'm pretty sure it wasn't one take and it certainly wasn't sung live. It's not like it even matters... great song, great singer, great band.
The same as it comes out of Black Boys. How did Janice Joplin a WHITE WOMAN Get her voice? Blacks don't own the market on Blues or Rap...never have. But they have made a contribution....as have ALL RACES.
I felt the same way first time I watched a video of the Righteous Brothers _You've Lost That Loving Feeling._ I'd heard and enjoyed the song before, but when I saw the video of their performance, I couldn't help what went through my head: "Wait a minute!! . . _.They're not black?!?!"_ Floored me; never knew a couple of white guys could sing like that!
I am a 69-year-old baby boomer born in 1955... The 60s and 70s was my era of music and I think most boomers will agree we had the best musicians and the best music of all time 💕
No contest. The 60's and 70's will never be matched again. I always laugh when someone says the 80's were great. To me they were terrible after what had come before.
Do you know why? I think anyway, it's our love of live music. Our music festivals are ridiculously good and none of the bands at a festival lip sync ever. You can spend the whole 2 days soaked, freezing, covered in mud and it'll be the best time you ever had.
My Nan was only one year old in 1939, lived above a pub in Soho (sketchy area in those days). They had a lot of black soldiers playing and singing music from '42 until the American's left. A lot of new sounds exposed to the lower classes in Britain and they ate it up. My nan's in her 80's now and has a bunch of old blues songs memorized from black artists from the 40s that wasn't allowed in on white American radio. A whole generation of British artists were exposed to something they loved and would happily tell you their influences if asked.
@@dolemites_chainThe British/European bands that "invaded" America in the early 1960s did take the old Classic American Black Blues and they ELECTRIFIED THE BLUES. The Animals were one of the early invasion bands; but you couldn't guess they were Brits because Eric effects a great southern U.S. drawl to many of his lyrics: "New Aw-lee-uns" and "New Aw-leens," "the rah-zin sun," "muh-thuh was a tay-luh," "the only tahm he's satisfied," etc.
They didn't. As is seen by the piano guy showing up at the end way in front. The audio was done in one take. But nearly EVERY song ever created before the 2000's was one take. That was the only way to do it.
@@louisemacpherson565 Yup it's mimed, not many people seem to pick up on this? Not to detract from what must've been an incredible studio recording, but we can't praise them too much for being "calm" in the promo video! Nothing's plugged in and there are no microphones! I'm definitely going to look for a live performance video though!
Very very impressed that you appreciated how rich and wonderful his voice is. And how effortless he makes the words sound so heartfelt and emotional. Great singer.
Love Eric Burdon & The Animals. They were part of the British Invasion along with The Beatles, Rolling Stones & others. People are always shocked that Eric has such a different unique deeper voice. The Animals had a lot of great hits in the 60's such as "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place", "Baby Let Me Take You Home", "I'm Crying", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", "Bring It On Home To Me", "It's My Life", "Don't Bring Me Down", "See See Rider", "Monterey", "Sky Pilot" etc. Eric later joined the funk rock band "War" & they had a few hits "Spill the Wine" & "Tobacco Road".
A great band from the North East of England. As a teenager I remember this song was played endlessly in dance clubs. I’m a 70+ year old Brit from London and think it’s fabulous that young US people are picking up the talent that the Animals had 👍
It's amazing back then he looks like a 13-year-old boy singing with a deep soulful voice. He is still alive somewhere in his 80's and still singing I believe
Booming bass voice (technically, he is a bass-baritone; one step below a baritone and blurs the lines between a baritone and a bass), with an incredible upper range, too. Hearing that voice coming out of him has always amazed me.
The walking was a nod to the jazz/ blues funeral processions common in New Orleans. The house of the rising sun is a "House of Ill Repute"- brothel, gambling, alcohol, drugs.
Yes, it's about a WOMAN who regrets being a prostitute. Why is a man singing it, lol? He regrets being a patron at the brothel? DId he get an STD? "mothers, tell your children not to do what i have done and spend your life" in a brothel. Definitly a chick song.
I heard this song when it had just started getting airplay here in the USA, in 1964. I was 12 years old, and the hair on the back of my neck stood up. Almost 60 years later, Burdon's voice is still doing its magic.
And the sad thing is… we rarely get to hear raw talent like this! Not only just “no auto tune” but you could feel the blues song being sung deep in your soul
It was songs like this that let us know: Life as we knew it was changing fast, and seemed more thrilling and exciting than the beach movies and bubble gum music was promising (not that there is anything wrong with beach movies and bubble gum).
I'm old enough that I remember when this song first came out. It was one of my favorites of the British invasion. I'm so happy to see the younger generation enjoying it. Thanks. Eric Burden was one of the best blues singers to come out of the UK. And, there were a lot of incredible British blues singers to come out of the UK in the 1960s. Again. Thanks for making our music viable.
The walking is to represent the funeral procession in New Orleans. Reason Hilton was smiling was when they moved Alan to the front for the last shot it struck his funny bone. The tall red head bass player Chas saw Jimi Hendrix in Harlem and became his manager.
His facial expressions never changed no matter what he was singing. Glad you check these bands out when they actually had to sing! Bless you. Stay healthy✌️
This came out in late 1964. I joined the Navy in June '64 and was in New London, CT by the time this song came out. It was being played everywhere and you heard it at least 10 times a day on the radio. Restaurants still had juke boxes and someone was always plugging a nickle in and playing this. It was a pretty big hit. Eric Burdon (the singer) whet on from there and is still kicking around.
I just love watching the reactions of youngsters like yourself to Eric Burdon's amazing vocals! He's 82 now and has apparently been performing up till the age of 80! Not bad for a Geordie lad from Newcastle!
Only hired the studio for 15 minutes, hired the suits and then went and made this iconic hit without autotune and real instruments. 1964 and everyone knew the words and still do. Their hiuts resonated with the time and glad to see the younger generations catching up on pure talent. Listen to We gotta get out of this place a Vietnam classic loved by all those who served at that time.
The lead singer Eric Burden. Was in another band called War. He sang a song called spill the wine. Watch the live version. His performance is fantastic.
'Spill the Wine' - Tara, I haven't thought of that song for ages! Must look it up in a minute. I can remember dancing to it in my late teens. Thanks. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤
I saw them when I was 15 in California at the Circle Star Theater . It was great. Third row and you could just about touch them. A great memory. People threw flowers lol. Those were the days. I believe it was 1968. Tells my age lol💙💜👏👏
One of the greatest songs every written and performed. That Animals knocked this out of the park. Great vocals and organ. This was a #1 hit in both the U.S. and Britain in 1964. It still commands respect today. They made it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
A great song.. The keyboard!!! Early music videos were often just the band playing.. but the way they walked around and then moved the keyboardist while playing.
One of the greatest songs of all time. Eric Burdon also was lead singer for War. Spill The Wine is my favorite from that band. He is still alive. Born in 1941. Such an amazing singer.
If you want to hear an incredible voice with no autotune, (not to take anything away from Eric Burden here), check out the Righteous Brothers "Unchained Melody" live from the Andy Williams Show in 1965. Bobby Hatfield absolutely killed it.
I ALWAYS love to watch other people's, especially young people's reaction to the Animals , and other great bands and singers of the 50's, 60's, and even some of the 70's.
Many have called this the greatest recording in rock & roll history, and it wa a huge hit in the 1960s. However, keep in mind that, in the video, they were just pretending to play. There was no wireless technology in those days, so for the guitar and bass to make sound, they had to be plugged into amplifiers, which would make it impossible for the players to walk around the studio. Eric Burden (the singer) was lip-synching, so that might be why he wasn't showing any strain to his voice. The song itself is a folksong, first collected by Alan Lomax in Kentucky in the 1930s, sung by a 14-year-old girl in Kentucky. A fair number of folk musicians had recorded it, and Dave van Ronk had worked out the chord progression used by the Animals (but never shared in any royalties). Note, however, that in this version, Eric Burden changed one word from the original lyrics: It's been the ruin of many a poor *girl*. You see, the House of the Rising Sun was a house of prostitution. But, of course, Eric Burden couldn't sing "girl" on a song played on popular radio in the 1960s.
My friend, I'm 70. This is the very first song of the Golden age of Rock n Roll. 1964 - 1967. It ended with the Who's "I can see for miles". Then the corporate record monsters took over.
Boy at that the truth.I don't recall my dad ever singing this, but he would sing St.James Infirmary , and some others.He grew up in the 1920s and 30s when Bessie Smith, Rudy Valee, Ruth Etting and a lot of singers were around.
Hi Patrick, I love your comment. I'm the same age as you & I still believe we had the best music. I commented on a video the other day & got a reply "another Boomer who knows nothing about anything especially music". If she only knew ............ 😅 Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤
The reason he was smiling was the guy playing the organ was moved by the crew to be in the front of them all at the end. He didn't miss a note while they were moving him.
Great reaction! The reason they smile at the end is bcz they did it in ONE take! And the studio was so small they hardly had room but to go around in a small circle!! Eric's voice & the Animals band were beasts! GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT! 🙏🏼☮️💯🥰
This was one of my dads favourites, we used to sit and listen to his shoe box of 45's and he would tell me about being a young man in the 60's. Got my dads deep voice (deep for a girl) and I have been known to belt this out in my kitchen karaoke, obviously not as good as this lol but still a very special song for me ❤
That thing he did with voice that got you shook is called a cry. He went a bit deep in his tenor range to get that treble, but he doesn’t have to strain. He sounds like he can cross over into the baritone range easily which gives him at least a two octave range, although it’s probably bigger than that. Avi Kaplan, in our time can range from a very deep bass to a high baritone. If you’ve never listened to Pentatonix, check out their cover of “Hallelujah”. Between Avi’s bass - baritone range and Mitch Grassi’s tenor - countertenor range you will be astounded. And in this song, the cry Avi puts in his singing with break your heart.
An interesting fact about this song is that it's author is unknown. The earliest recording of it dates back to 1933, the earliest known publication of the song is 1925 and it was known to coal miners in 1905. It is possible that the origin of the song dates back to the civil war era or even earlier, there is some anecdotal evidence linking it to 16th and 17th century ballads.
Thanks for the info. Interesting indeed. Always liked the song and the Animals but when it was released, to me the somber lyrics 'felt' like they were telling an old story. Hope I expressed that in a way that makes sense.
@@HalkerVeil won't take meaning it all the audio video everything you see with one life goddamn take. No edits no retouches at the time save minor shit. They did not have the money for it you've already been told many goddamn times how about you go argue with the guy that is actually singing he could tell you better.
@@christyshultz6443I was in studios back then. That is not how it worked at all. They did many takes. And you can clearly see the cuts here. They also dubbed it. You can cry about it all you want.
Our parents didn't like us listening to Eric Burden and The Animals. It wasn't just about the lyrics talking about a prison (which they misinterpreted as a ho house because there was one of the same name) but the grit and power of Eric's voice they thought was dangerous. They never said it was too sexy or what, but back then parents didn't have to give reasons. They just stated their views and that was it. Tobacco Road was one of my favorites. I mean, we did ride around in cars listening to AM radio and hearing what Mom and Dad didn't approve. 😂
It isn't about a prison. It's an old folk song that has several claims of origin, going back hundreds of years. The most prevalent being a gambling house in New Orleans after the civil war.
@@kentclark6420 There are only two places in New Orleans that were called by this name. The 'gambling' house was much better known as a whore house, but I doubt they were made to wear 'a ball and chain' there.
Eric Burdon is 82 and still performing!! React to Eric Burdon and War..."Spill the Wine"! The "grinning guitarist " is watching them move the organ! While it's being played!
Yes, Eric Burden and the Animals! I feel they were underated but sooo good. I was in my early teens back in the sixties, we had the Best music, the sixties, seventies, and even eighties❤ love all good music.
Luv watching somebody experience The Animals for the first time. Lead singer Eric Burdon and the band grew up near Newcastle England next to the shipyards. That rough gritty upbringing comes through is many of their awesome songs. My favorite is "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place"
I'm blessed that my parents raised me on this music and that I have an older brother who was into Nirvana and other grunge bands. I am truly thankful for my eclectic taste in music.
I've loved the Animals since high school, also The Dave Clark Five, The Who, Led Ziplen, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones. A group of us would get together on Fridays and play all their music.🙃🇦🇺
I love watching/listening to you hear the songs of my youth. I remember that "House of the Rising Sun" was playing one evening while I was waiting in line at a drive-in in North Carolina (Marine Corps territory). Gives me the chills to watch you go back there. Stay good, Greg. You're a good one!
Always enjoy your reactions but I cannot tell a lie ...they are extra- fun for me when you do reactions to 'our' music because watching you sincerely appreciate and enjoy them as much as we did then (and still do) is great fun. Thank you.
¡Hola! Qué buen oyente. Escuchaste varios detalles de la instrumentación y sutilezas en la voz del cantante. Una de mis canciones preferidas. Great reaction!! ¡Saludos, desde Argentina!
There are still people who can actually sing. But now, an artist is chosen more on how they look than what they sound like, because with the auto tune and the rest, they can make them sound how ever they want. The lead singer of this band wouldn’t get much of a chance today. He’s not pretty enough.
Hey Greg, I've seen the video and heard the song countless times and it still blows me away when I see that voice come out of that man lol.... I'm 44 but he looks like he could be my sons age... I hope ya like it, time to watch the reaction lol :)
This song and We Gotta Get Outta This Place were the two songs by The Animals that played everyday on the radio....l used to walk around with my transister radio around my wrist listening to theses songs you young people are only hearing now...this music is one of the many things that made my childhood special...anyone else carry a transister radio around as kids?
This man’s voice is “Majestic “ The whole group plays effortlessly. When groups were “groups” Voice is absolutely Awesome, you can feel it in Your Soul
Yes, takes me way back to 1964 was 10 years old and watching Dick Clarks American Bandstand on our Black & White TV. If you think this is awesome just wait till you hear Geoff Castellucci of VoicePlays cover of this song.
Eric Burdons voice gives me goosebumps. Im an 80's baby but I was raised listening to this music. So much so Eric was (and still is) my first crush lol!
Great reaction! Eric Burdon has a superb voice. This wonderful video however is lip-synced. Notice there are no microphones, none of the guitars are plugged in and the Vox keyboard has no power or audio cords attached. The slow walk around the stage is like the funeral processions seen in New Orleans, LA.
Burdon was lead vocalist of the Animals, formed during 1962 in Newcastle upon Tyne. The original band was the Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo, which formed in 1958;[16] they became the Animals shortly after Burdon joined the band. The Animals combined electric blues with rock; in the US they were considered one of the leading bands of the British Invasion.[17] Along with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Hollies, the Dave Clark Five, and the Kinks, the group introduced contemporary British music and fashion to American audiences.
The kicker in this is when Alan Price levitates himself and the organ to the front of shot at the end of the song. This was the sort of thing we northerners could do back in the sixties, before Thatcher and all that.
I love how he transitions between raspy, to soft and harmonious, you can see him playing with it. A true master, Joe Cocker and Bing Crosby had a love child
Eric Burdon, the vocalist, has an amazing voice - but, of course, he was miming in this video. You might be interested to know that Chas Chandler, the bassist, also discovered and managed Jimi Hendrix. Alan Price, tha organist, had a successful solo career after he left The Animals.
@@kathrynplatten-higgins3464 Nope ; this video was shot on 35mm film for a movie featuring multiple bands. It was shot with a single camera, with multiple set ups. Notice that the keyboard player plays the entire song, but has moved at the end of the video... The audio track for the album WAS done in one take.
Never apologize for rewinding…those who truly support people reacting to the songs they love understand when the reactor hears something amazing and has to hear it again.
I love that you love it. My dad is a Vietnam vet so this is my parents era. I grew up listening to this era of music in high rotation. A lot of deep soulful music came out from all cultures during this time like it was a message.
The Animals had a lot of great hit songs you should check out. Eric does have a powerful voice. In this video though he was lip syncing. You probably didn't notice it, but they moved the keyboard from the back of the room by the drummer to the front, during that last verse. ☺👍
My mom always had 50's and 60's rock playing on the radio when I was growing up but I never heard this song until I was in my late teens. It hooked me and I never really understood why until I watched the reaction videos on youtube. Such beautiful music set to hard-rending lyrics with those raw vocals! I made sure my kids knew about this song while they were growing up.
Zero auto tune. No strain. No background dancers. Just talent.
Autotune is the worst thing that could have ever been invented. It's ruined the music business
Well said 🙂
Auto tune isn’t primarily used to change a singers voice entirely. Mainly it’s used in pitch correction. In live performances, most artists can’t stay in key ALL the time, so recordings have pitch correction (auto tune)
Com certeza lindo e puro talento
@@yummyyugi4580 yup, tell that to Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin....
Not only no autotune, it was done in a single take. It had to be perfect the first time.
People, In concerts, on Broadway they do this 8 times a week.
I wonder why it had to be the first time? budget reasons?
@@gandhialwaysleavesanonion679 they only had enough money for one take
@@gandhialwaysleavesanonion679 Yes, probably. British record companies didn't invest much in "pop" music, as the kids call it, back then. They knew that nobody would be listening to these records in sixty years anyway. ;)
@@gandhialwaysleavesanonion679 budget and they were in the middle of a tour, they basically were between stops and pulled this off in 1 take.
Eric Burdon, the lead singer was only 23 years old, such a powerful voice for such a young man ❤❤❤
He is old with very little hair and all of it grey now.
He is brilliant, but he is miming here, and none of the instruments are plugged in. It was compulsory for television shows for many years not to sing 'live'. They are laughing because out of shot someone pushes Alan Price and his organ from the back to the front for the finale. Notice as well the black keys and white keys are reversed.
still has a voice!!
That's a Vox Continental organ, the black and white keys were all reversed in the style of the harpsichord.
@@paulmidsussex3409 Not surprising since he was born in 1941!
Alan Price on keyboard is an incredible talent. Great singer also. The fact that this was filmed live in one take is amazing. I loved the music back then - now that’s what I call music. So grateful to have grown up listening to this kind of talent.
Yes, the keyboard guy, the best!
I mean unless they teleported the keyboard I'm pretty sure it wasn't one take and it certainly wasn't sung live. It's not like it even matters... great song, great singer, great band.
loved him on this
Alan Price has stolen all the money
I love the reaction that so many people have to this one. "How is THAT voice coming out of this 22-year old white boy?"
Lol!
The same as it comes out of Black Boys. How did Janice Joplin a WHITE WOMAN Get her voice? Blacks don't own the market on Blues or Rap...never have. But they have made a contribution....as have ALL RACES.
Talent. Just sheer talent. If I had half his cool and I could die happy.
I felt the same way first time I watched a video of the Righteous Brothers _You've Lost That Loving Feeling._ I'd heard and enjoyed the song before, but when I saw the video of their performance, I couldn't help what went through my head: "Wait a minute!! . . _.They're not black?!?!"_ Floored me; never knew a couple of white guys could sing like that!
@citizenghosttown.
And you find normal that this guy earn money like that ?
Honey....when we say the 60s and 70s is the best genre it's not just because we were there, it's because we are right.
The most talented full natural singer ever. No stress, just pure natural voice. He could sing as naturally as we talk.
Maraaavilhosoooss
and has asthma too boot
Along with Stevie Marriott
I am a 69-year-old baby boomer born in 1955... The 60s and 70s was my era of music and I think most boomers will agree we had the best musicians and the best music of all time 💕
No contest. The 60's and 70's will never be matched again. I always laugh when someone says the 80's were great. To me they were terrible after what had come before.
100% correct. born in 1953. seen it all.
Hell yeah. Nothing better 😌
@@MsRhodeman still have all my vynil records from 60s upto now
Absolutely, also a 50's baby boomer!
The British Invasion groups were just amazing. They took our blues and rock and turned us on our heads.
Do you know why? I think anyway, it's our love of live music. Our music festivals are ridiculously good and none of the bands at a festival lip sync ever. You can spend the whole 2 days soaked, freezing, covered in mud and it'll be the best time you ever had.
someone had to do it!
My Nan was only one year old in 1939, lived above a pub in Soho (sketchy area in those days). They had a lot of black soldiers playing and singing music from '42 until the American's left. A lot of new sounds exposed to the lower classes in Britain and they ate it up. My nan's in her 80's now and has a bunch of old blues songs memorized from black artists from the 40s that wasn't allowed in on white American radio.
A whole generation of British artists were exposed to something they loved and would happily tell you their influences if asked.
The Beatles used to listen to all the Blues that came into Liverpool ports from U.S in the 50's@@runningfromabear8354
@@dolemites_chainThe British/European bands that "invaded" America in the early 1960s did take the old Classic American Black Blues and they ELECTRIFIED THE BLUES. The Animals were one of the early invasion bands; but you couldn't guess they were Brits because Eric effects a great southern U.S. drawl to many of his lyrics: "New Aw-lee-uns" and "New Aw-leens," "the rah-zin sun," "muh-thuh was a tay-luh," "the only tahm he's satisfied," etc.
I read they did this in one take!
Eric Burdon’s voice is legendary. He looks 18 and sounds a seasoned 40.
They didn't. As is seen by the piano guy showing up at the end way in front.
The audio was done in one take.
But nearly EVERY song ever created before the 2000's was one take. That was the only way to do it.
He probably smoked 20 Woodbines a day.
@@HalkerVeilit’s mimed like most of these clips were back then… the live performance showed him belting out his voice … he’s awesome…
@@louisemacpherson565 Yup it's mimed, not many people seem to pick up on this? Not to detract from what must've been an incredible studio recording, but we can't praise them too much for being "calm" in the promo video! Nothing's plugged in and there are no microphones! I'm definitely going to look for a live performance video though!
Wasn't this clip from their Ed Sullivan appearance? My memory is what it used to be. At least I still remember the music.
Greg, Eric's voice made this cover iconic, but it was Alan's organ solo that pushed it into legend. Great reaction.
Yea, I love that organ.
Yeah, and it's disgusting the way Alan screwed all the others out of their share of the royalties!
You must be kidding. This song is nothing without Eric's voice.
Very very impressed that you appreciated how rich and wonderful his voice is. And how effortless he makes the words sound so heartfelt and emotional. Great singer.
Love Eric Burdon & The Animals. They were part of the British Invasion along with The Beatles, Rolling Stones & others. People are always shocked that Eric has such a different unique deeper voice. The Animals had a lot of great hits in the 60's such as "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place", "Baby Let Me Take You Home", "I'm Crying", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", "Bring It On Home To Me", "It's My Life", "Don't Bring Me Down", "See See Rider", "Monterey", "Sky Pilot" etc. Eric later joined the funk rock band "War" & they had a few hits "Spill the Wine" & "Tobacco Road".
All dat
Some say this was the first Rap Song.
I learned something new today, I never knew they were British.
@@AyeliaGDoren most of the groups are British, at least the good ones...
That's why this one chose to sing blue and music that originated in America, because all the good groups are from Britain.@@kentishmale1969
A great band from the North East of England. As a teenager I remember this song was played endlessly in dance clubs. I’m a 70+ year old Brit from London and think it’s fabulous that young US people are picking up the talent that the Animals had 👍
It's amazing back then he looks like a 13-year-old boy singing with a deep soulful voice. He is still alive somewhere in his 80's and still singing I believe
I agree. Such a baby face. So talented.
Booming bass voice (technically, he is a bass-baritone; one step below a baritone and blurs the lines between a baritone and a bass), with an incredible upper range, too. Hearing that voice coming out of him has always amazed me.
He still performs in South Lake Tahoe.
I believe he still lives in Palm Springs, California
Pure talent,no showing off ,orpilling faces or screaming.just great music.andvwe will still hearing in another 50 years time too.
The walking was a nod to the jazz/ blues funeral processions common in New Orleans. The house of the rising sun is a "House of Ill Repute"- brothel, gambling, alcohol, drugs.
Yes, it's about a WOMAN who regrets being a prostitute. Why is a man singing it, lol? He regrets being a patron at the brothel? DId he get an STD?
"mothers, tell your children not to do what i have done and spend your life" in a brothel. Definitly a chick song.
I heard this song when it had just started getting airplay here in the USA, in 1964. I was 12 years old, and the hair on the back of my neck stood up.
Almost 60 years later, Burdon's voice is still doing its magic.
And the sad thing is… we rarely get to hear raw talent like this!
Not only just “no auto tune” but you could feel the blues song being sung deep in your soul
It was songs like this that let us know: Life as we knew it was changing fast, and seemed more thrilling and exciting than the beach movies and bubble gum music was promising (not that there is anything wrong with beach movies and bubble gum).
I'm old enough that I remember when this song first came out. It was one of my favorites of the British invasion. I'm so happy to see the younger generation enjoying it. Thanks. Eric Burden was one of the best blues singers to come out of the UK. And, there were a lot of incredible British blues singers to come out of the UK in the 1960s. Again. Thanks for making our music viable.
that song always had a haunting tune to it . i love that song
Love watching reactions to this song...his voice sends chills down my spine every single time.
❤ I love watching the younger people listening to the music of my time. This is an was always a great song. No auto tune needed.
Me too.
The walking is to represent the funeral procession in New Orleans. Reason Hilton was smiling was when they moved Alan to the front for the last shot it struck his funny bone. The tall red head bass player Chas saw Jimi Hendrix in Harlem and became his manager.
Jimi Hendrix did a great instrumental cover of this song. Actually this song was first recorded in the 1920’s.
Young man, welcome to our world. This is how we grew up.
His facial expressions never changed no matter what he was singing. Glad you check these bands out when they actually had to sing! Bless you. Stay healthy✌️
Eric was 23 years old here, he looked younger but sounded much older. Epic song 🔥
So glad you enjoyed him as much as the rest of us from the 60's So much talent from him.
Eric Burdons voice is a salve for the soul❤
This came out in late 1964. I joined the Navy in June '64 and was in New London, CT by the time this song came out. It was being played everywhere and you heard it at least 10 times a day on the radio. Restaurants still had juke boxes and someone was always plugging a nickle in and playing this. It was a pretty big hit. Eric Burdon (the singer) whet on from there and is still kicking around.
I just love watching the reactions of youngsters like yourself to Eric Burdon's amazing vocals! He's 82 now and has apparently been performing up till the age of 80! Not bad for a Geordie lad from Newcastle!
This is of my generation. Many gems to discover, Greg!
Only hired the studio for 15 minutes, hired the suits and then went and made this iconic hit without autotune and real instruments. 1964 and everyone knew the words and still do. Their hiuts resonated with the time and glad to see the younger generations catching up on pure talent. Listen to We gotta get out of this place a Vietnam classic loved by all those who served at that time.
The lead singer Eric Burden. Was in another band called War. He sang a song called spill the wine. Watch the live version. His performance is fantastic.
'Spill the Wine' - Tara, I haven't thought of that song for ages! Must look it up in a minute. I can remember dancing to it in my late teens. Thanks. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤
Live, one take, the walk is a simulated funeral procession. I got to enjoy them live way back when.
I saw them when I was 15 in California at the Circle Star Theater . It was great. Third row and you could just about touch them. A great memory. People threw flowers lol. Those were the days. I believe it was 1968. Tells my age lol💙💜👏👏
One of the greatest songs every written and performed. That Animals knocked this out of the park. Great vocals and organ. This was a #1 hit in both the U.S. and Britain in 1964. It still commands respect today. They made it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Eric Burden is an amazing singer.
Haha, I love your reaction, brother! We really had great music in the 50's, 60's & 70's!
The only thing new is all the history you don't know. HST. Love these!!!!
A great song.. The keyboard!!! Early music videos were often just the band playing.. but the way they walked around and then moved the keyboardist while playing.
No mics, and the guitars were not plugged in...
One of the greatest songs of all time. Eric Burdon also was lead singer for War. Spill The Wine is my favorite from that band. He is still alive. Born in 1941. Such an amazing singer.
Raw talent ☮️ such a beautiful song 🔥
If you want to hear an incredible voice with no autotune, (not to take anything away from Eric Burden here), check out the Righteous Brothers "Unchained Melody" live from the Andy Williams Show in 1965. Bobby Hatfield absolutely killed it.
Great reaction! The Animals were part of the British invasion in the mid 60s. A really talented group and singer.
I ALWAYS love to watch other people's, especially young people's reaction to the Animals , and other great bands and singers of the 50's, 60's, and even some of the 70's.
This was back when ban's had to actually play and sing in order to be recognized
Classic song from a classic period. All talent, no auto-tune.
Many have called this the greatest recording in rock & roll history, and it wa a huge hit in the 1960s. However, keep in mind that, in the video, they were just pretending to play. There was no wireless technology in those days, so for the guitar and bass to make sound, they had to be plugged into amplifiers, which would make it impossible for the players to walk around the studio. Eric Burden (the singer) was lip-synching, so that might be why he wasn't showing any strain to his voice.
The song itself is a folksong, first collected by Alan Lomax in Kentucky in the 1930s, sung by a 14-year-old girl in Kentucky. A fair number of folk musicians had recorded it, and Dave van Ronk had worked out the chord progression used by the Animals (but never shared in any royalties). Note, however, that in this version, Eric Burden changed one word from the original lyrics:
It's been the ruin of many a poor *girl*.
You see, the House of the Rising Sun was a house of prostitution. But, of course, Eric Burden couldn't sing "girl" on a song played on popular radio in the 1960s.
My friend, I'm 70. This is the very first song of the Golden age of Rock n Roll. 1964 - 1967. It ended with the Who's "I can see for miles". Then the corporate record monsters took over.
Boy at that the truth.I don't recall my dad ever singing this, but he would sing St.James Infirmary , and some others.He grew up in the 1920s and 30s when Bessie Smith, Rudy Valee, Ruth Etting and a lot of singers were around.
Hi Patrick, I love your comment. I'm the same age as you & I still believe we had the best music. I commented on a video the other day & got a reply "another Boomer who knows nothing about anything especially music". If she only knew ............ 😅 Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤
`I can see for miles`, one of my absolute favourites ! Moooney!!!
The lead singer’s voice is amazing ❤ and the dude on the guitar grinning like a fool at the end always makes me laugh
The reason he was smiling was the guy playing the organ was moved by the crew to be in the front of them all at the end. He didn't miss a note while they were moving him.
Great reaction! The reason they smile at the end is bcz they did it in ONE take! And the studio was so small they hardly had room but to go around in a small circle!! Eric's voice & the Animals band were beasts! GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT! 🙏🏼☮️💯🥰
They were one of the best from back when I was learning music.
Glad to see you recognise such great musicianship and singing. This is and will always be an all time classic.
This was one of my dads favourites, we used to sit and listen to his shoe box of 45's and he would tell me about being a young man in the 60's. Got my dads deep voice (deep for a girl) and I have been known to belt this out in my kitchen karaoke, obviously not as good as this lol but still a very special song for me ❤
That thing he did with voice that got you shook is called a cry. He went a bit deep in his tenor range to get that treble, but he doesn’t have to strain. He sounds like he can cross over into the baritone range easily which gives him at least a two octave range, although it’s probably bigger than that. Avi Kaplan, in our time can range from a very deep bass to a high baritone. If you’ve never listened to Pentatonix, check out their cover of “Hallelujah”. Between Avi’s bass - baritone range and Mitch Grassi’s tenor - countertenor range you will be astounded. And in this song, the cry Avi puts in his singing with break your heart.
An interesting fact about this song is that it's author is unknown. The earliest recording of it dates back to 1933, the earliest known publication of the song is 1925 and it was known to coal miners in 1905. It is possible that the origin of the song dates back to the civil war era or even earlier, there is some anecdotal evidence linking it to 16th and 17th century ballads.
Thanks for the info. Interesting indeed. Always liked the song and the Animals but when it was released, to me the somber lyrics 'felt' like they were telling an old story. Hope I expressed that in a way that makes sense.
Wow that’s such an interesting backstory.
Thank you for telling us 🦭
They only had one take, it had to be perfect. Great song
this video was done in one take! Pure talent
It was not.
Keyboard ends up in front at the end.
The audio was one take. But every song created back then was one take. That's how you made music.
@@HalkerVeilThe studio recording was done in one take.
@@christineboulter1349 Yes. For audio. Like most songs.
@@HalkerVeil won't take meaning it all the audio video everything you see with one life goddamn take. No edits no retouches at the time save minor shit. They did not have the money for it you've already been told many goddamn times how about you go argue with the guy that is actually singing he could tell you better.
@@christyshultz6443I was in studios back then. That is not how it worked at all.
They did many takes. And you can clearly see the cuts here.
They also dubbed it.
You can cry about it all you want.
Wonderful lead voice. Some magical music from the sixties by this group!
Our parents didn't like us listening to Eric Burden and The Animals. It wasn't just about the lyrics talking about a prison (which they misinterpreted as a ho house because there was one of the same name) but the grit and power of Eric's voice they thought was dangerous. They never said it was too sexy or what, but back then parents didn't have to give reasons. They just stated their views and that was it. Tobacco Road was one of my favorites. I mean, we did ride around in cars listening to AM radio and hearing what Mom and Dad didn't approve. 😂
It isn't about a prison. It's an old folk song that has several claims of origin, going back hundreds of years. The most prevalent being a gambling house in New Orleans after the civil war.
This came out you could interpret it in many ways. As a gambling house with a brothel, or whatever else you could imagine.
@@kentclark6420 There are only two places in New Orleans that were called by this name. The 'gambling' house was much better known as a whore house, but I doubt they were made to wear 'a ball and chain' there.
That voice is so unique, ask anyone of us from that era and we’ll tell you within less than a second. A gorgeous voice.
Eric Burdon is 82 and still performing!! React to Eric Burdon and War..."Spill the Wine"! The "grinning guitarist " is watching them move the organ! While it's being played!
The epitome of coolness! One of the greatest songs ever! I have four teenage/young adult daughters and they each have this song on their playlist
Yes, Eric Burden and the Animals! I feel they were underated but sooo good. I was in my early teens back in the sixties, we had the Best music, the sixties, seventies, and even eighties❤ love all good music.
Luv watching somebody experience The Animals for the first time. Lead singer Eric Burdon and the band grew up near Newcastle England next to the shipyards. That rough gritty upbringing comes through is many of their awesome songs.
My favorite is "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place"
Fantastic reaction! I love hearing young people digging on my generation's music! Thank you!
This was one of my favorite band back in the day…brings back great memories ♥️
I'm blessed that my parents raised me on this music and that I have an older brother who was into Nirvana and other grunge bands. I am truly thankful for my eclectic taste in music.
I've loved the Animals since high school, also The Dave Clark Five, The Who, Led Ziplen, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones. A group of us would get together on Fridays and play all their music.🙃🇦🇺
My favorite song of all times , since I was 7 years old and heard it new years eve 1970 for the first time that I can remember.
I remember when this came out! They were my favorite of the British Invasion bands. Eric still has that voice. They were way ahead of their time.
I love watching/listening to you hear the songs of my youth. I remember that "House of the Rising Sun" was playing one evening while I was waiting in line at a drive-in in North Carolina (Marine Corps territory). Gives me the chills to watch you go back there. Stay good, Greg. You're a good one!
Always enjoy your reactions but I cannot tell a lie ...they are extra- fun for me when you do reactions to 'our' music because watching you sincerely appreciate and enjoy them as much as we did then (and still do) is great fun. Thank you.
@@FloLvsDogs Always some Black Bozo ready to bring up race
I found the first pressing of this vinyl album, it wasn't cheap but it's in perfect condition! Sounds awesome
and he's in his 80's and can still sing this song
Seeing the reactions of the younger people does my old hippy-heart so Good.....GOOD MEMORIES✌💕
¡Hola! Qué buen oyente. Escuchaste varios detalles de la instrumentación y sutilezas en la voz del cantante. Una de mis canciones preferidas. Great reaction!!
¡Saludos, desde Argentina!
I love these old classics. They tell a story with great talent. 🇨🇦🤟
The time when men and women could actually sing.
There are still people who can actually sing. But now, an artist is chosen more on how they look than what they sound like, because with the auto tune and the rest, they can make them sound how ever they want. The lead singer of this band wouldn’t get much of a chance today. He’s not pretty enough.
Lol!
I beg to differ, Eric Burden was handsome.
@@deborahdanhauer8525 That is sadly true. At least we still have access to the music we grew up with.
@@ajruther67 Thank all the Gods for that!!❤️🐝🤗
Man I just love your reactions . You are one of the coolest dude's on UA-cam. You just get it brother!
Hey Greg, I've seen the video and heard the song countless times and it still blows me away when I see that voice come out of that man lol.... I'm 44 but he looks like he could be my sons age... I hope ya like it, time to watch the reaction lol :)
This song and We Gotta Get Outta This Place were the two songs by The Animals that played everyday on the radio....l used to walk around with my transister radio around my wrist listening to theses songs you young people are only hearing now...this music is one of the many things that made my childhood special...anyone else carry a transister radio around as kids?
This man’s voice is “Majestic “
The whole group plays effortlessly.
When groups were “groups”
Voice is absolutely Awesome, you can feel it
in Your Soul
One of my favorites. Hadn’t heard it in awhile. Thanks!
Eric's voice is epic. He did some great stuff with WAR as well. Check out When I was Young by the Animals and Spill the Wine with WAR!
Love this sing by the Animals. A great British band one of so many besides the Beatles
Yes, takes me way back to 1964 was 10 years old and watching Dick Clarks American Bandstand on our Black & White TV. If you think this is awesome just wait till you hear Geoff Castellucci of VoicePlays cover of this song.
Nowhere near as good as this. In this version the story pulls you in to the emotion, rather than simply showcasing a voice.
Eric Burdons voice gives me goosebumps. Im an 80's baby but I was raised listening to this music. So much so Eric was (and still is) my first crush lol!
Great reaction! Eric Burdon has a superb voice. This wonderful video however is lip-synced. Notice there are no microphones, none of the guitars are plugged in and the Vox keyboard has no power or audio cords attached. The slow walk around the stage is like the funeral processions seen in New Orleans, LA.
Thank you !...I was concerned no-one else realized it wasn't an actual recorded performance...now I feel better..😁...🌿🌿🌿
Burdon was lead vocalist of the Animals, formed during 1962 in Newcastle upon Tyne. The original band was the Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo, which formed in 1958;[16] they became the Animals shortly after Burdon joined the band. The Animals combined electric blues with rock; in the US they were considered one of the leading bands of the British Invasion.[17] Along with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Hollies, the Dave Clark Five, and the Kinks, the group introduced contemporary British music and fashion to American audiences.
The kicker in this is when Alan Price levitates himself and the organ to the front of shot at the end of the song. This was the sort of thing we northerners could do back in the sixties, before Thatcher and all that.
I love how he transitions between raspy, to soft and harmonious, you can see him playing with it. A true master, Joe Cocker and Bing Crosby had a love child
Eric Burdon, the vocalist, has an amazing voice - but, of course, he was miming in this video. You might be interested to know that Chas Chandler, the bassist, also discovered and managed Jimi Hendrix. Alan Price, tha organist, had a successful solo career after he left The Animals.
Not miming it was live
@@kathrynplatten-higgins3464 Nope ; this video was shot on 35mm film for a movie featuring multiple bands. It was shot with a single camera, with multiple set ups. Notice that the keyboard player plays the entire song, but has moved at the end of the video...
The audio track for the album WAS done in one take.
So good to see a young coloured guy appreciating the music I grew up with.Thank you!
If you love Eric’s voice check him out with the Group War! Fantastic!
Never apologize for rewinding…those who truly support people reacting to the songs they love understand when the reactor hears something amazing and has to hear it again.
I really enjoy that he rewinds :😀
Show us a singer today who can do this without autotune. Just his voice.
There is one, except it’s a female! Angelina Jordan! Check her out if you don’t already know her!
Gigi De Lana just did a cover of this the other day. Live with her band Gigi Vibes. Go check out!
I love that you love it. My dad is a Vietnam vet so this is my parents era. I grew up listening to this era of music in high rotation. A lot of deep soulful music came out from all cultures during this time like it was a message.
The Animals had a lot of great hit songs you should check out. Eric does have a powerful voice. In this video though he was lip syncing. You probably didn't notice it, but they moved the keyboard from the back of the room by the drummer to the front, during that last verse. ☺👍
Yes, 100% lipsynced. But that's always been a very common practice in television to this very day. Still, a fantastic song.
Agreed. @@Mr.Dobalina_Mr.BobDobalina 👍
My mom always had 50's and 60's rock playing on the radio when I was growing up but I never heard this song until I was in my late teens. It hooked me and I never really understood why until I watched the reaction videos on youtube. Such beautiful music set to hard-rending lyrics with those raw vocals! I made sure my kids knew about this song while they were growing up.
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood