It’s an old black American blues song ~ that sound was the inspiration for the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and the Animals. Beautiful what they did with it. The House of the Rising Sun was a brothel in New Orleans. It’s originally a woman’s song.
This is a wonderful reaction to this song. It’s so powerful and it’s humbling with so much meaning here. I love this reaction, thank you. I heard this song growing up in the USA. My single mom, who worked two jobs to make ends meet… my mom who also raised my 3 cousins because my aunt was a drunk. My mom who worked so hard and had no help from my so-called father figure who also was an alcoholic. My mother worked so hard. Rest In Peace mom, I appreciate your sacrifice. I miss you.
I've always wondered if they did two tapings of this performance: (1) in the recording studio for the vocals and music and (2) the action taping for the stroll around the set -- with the vocals/music synched up with the later action section. Note the instruments in the walk-about have no electric cords! Also, how does the keyboard get from the way-back near the drum set to the foreground by the end of the walk? Go figure!
@@artbagley1406 They wheeled the keyboard player up front for the end shot. That is why the guitarist is smiling at the end. That's the kind of charm that would have been lost if they could have afforded a 2nd take. Burdon is so stone-faced the whole song and at the climax, the guitar player is laughing.
Was 7 yrs old and remember we all had 45s of this and played it til there weren’t grooves left ha! ha! That’s all we had, no videos, TH-cam, TV. We were jealous of the older kids who went to concerts. You may want to react to We gotta get out of this place, another hit of theirs. Loved your reaction and keeping the good music flowing ✌🏼
Yeah I always assumed he was a gambling addict. As much as women are great and all, I don't think too many people are addicted to what they're selling. He's telling you towards the end he can't stop himself and he's going back to wear the ball and chain (be chained by his addictions again).
Always enjoy this one!!👍 Love the reactions P …. I know you have so many rabbit holes to explore…BUT…a scan of your catalog reveals at least Two glaring omissions from the early 70s era “Steely Dan” …and my personal favorite “Yes” Both greatly influential on later music… (Studio recordings first please) For Yes…”Heart of the Sunrise” or “Roundabout”are good introductions For Steely Dan…almost any track …”Kid Charlemagne” will get you going…”Black Cow” will also start you off nicely…. Anyway!!! Keep having fun…we’ll keep watching!!!
The band was from Britain, but Eric Burdon (vocals) did a pretty darn good southern drawl on a few words and phrases, making listeners think (for only a moment, perhaps) this was an American group. "Rah-zin sun," "platfoam," "New Aw-lee-uns," and others.
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This song and this performance have never lost its popularity in all the years since it was made.
It’s an old black American blues song ~ that sound was the inspiration for the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and the Animals. Beautiful what they did with it. The House of the Rising Sun was a brothel in New Orleans. It’s originally a woman’s song.
Eric Burdon was the ripe old age of 23 when they recorded this.
I saw him perform a number of years ago when he was in his 70s. He was still incredible@!
This was a traditional folk song. The Animals lifted it from Bob Dylan’s first album. Dylan lifted it from Dave Von Ronk.
This is a wonderful reaction to this song. It’s so powerful and it’s humbling with so much meaning here. I love this reaction, thank you. I heard this song growing up in the USA. My single mom, who worked two jobs to make ends meet… my mom who also raised my 3 cousins because my aunt was a drunk. My mom who worked so hard and had no help from my so-called father figure who also was an alcoholic. My mother worked so hard. Rest In Peace mom, I appreciate your sacrifice. I miss you.
The audio of that track was recorded in a single take.
I've always wondered if they did two tapings of this performance: (1) in the recording studio for the vocals and music and (2) the action taping for the stroll around the set -- with the vocals/music synched up with the later action section. Note the instruments in the walk-about have no electric cords! Also, how does the keyboard get from the way-back near the drum set to the foreground by the end of the walk? Go figure!
@@artbagley1406 The audio is actually the record. The performance on screen was shot using the record for timing only.
@@artbagley1406 They wheeled the keyboard player up front for the end shot. That is why the guitarist is smiling at the end. That's the kind of charm that would have been lost if they could have afforded a 2nd take. Burdon is so stone-faced the whole song and at the climax, the guitar player is laughing.
Check out Frijid Pink's cover from the early 70's, a different harder sound, the guitar's do the singing--feel it!!
Your analysis is spot-on. It is arguably one (if not THE) first Folk-Rock songs.
Was 7 yrs old and remember we all had 45s of this and played it til there weren’t grooves left ha! ha! That’s all we had, no videos, TH-cam, TV. We were jealous of the older kids who went to concerts. You may want to react to We gotta get out of this place, another hit of theirs. Loved your reaction and keeping the good music flowing ✌🏼
He's singing about a brothel and house of gambling. He is addicted to that lifestyle, like his father.
Yeah I always assumed he was a gambling addict. As much as women are great and all, I don't think too many people are addicted to what they're selling. He's telling you towards the end he can't stop himself and he's going back to wear the ball and chain (be chained by his addictions again).
Great Reaction 👍🙏👣
Thank you 🙌Glad you enjoyed it
You're bang on
Always enjoy this one!!👍
Love the reactions P …. I know you have so many rabbit holes to explore…BUT…a scan of your catalog reveals at least Two glaring omissions from the early 70s era “Steely Dan” …and my personal favorite “Yes”
Both greatly influential on later music…
(Studio recordings first please)
For Yes…”Heart of the Sunrise” or “Roundabout”are good introductions
For Steely Dan…almost any track …”Kid Charlemagne” will get you going…”Black Cow” will also start you off nicely….
Anyway!!! Keep having fun…we’ll keep watching!!!
The band was from Britain, but Eric Burdon (vocals) did a pretty darn good southern drawl on a few words and phrases, making listeners think (for only a moment, perhaps) this was an American group. "Rah-zin sun," "platfoam," "New Aw-lee-uns," and others.
1964
Believe the house of the Rising Sun was a brothel.
Yes, it was.
Try out "We Gotta Get Out of This Place", "It's My Life" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood."
Hey Phil Angelina Jordan covers this song . You'll like it
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