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- World Of Music - Svastara - 2008 |
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THE ANIMALS
UK
(Everlasting)
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The Animals were an English music group of the 1960s that
was part of
the British Invasion. Known for their gritty, bluesy sound and
deep-voiced frontman, Eric Burdon, as exemplified by their signature song "House
of the Rising Sun", the band balanced tough, rock-edged pop
singles against rhythm and blues-oriented album material. The Animals
underwent numerous personnel changes and emerged as an exponent of
psychedelic rock before dissolving at the end of the decade.
Formed in Newcastle-upon-Tyne during 1962 and 1963 when Burdon
joined the existing Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo, the original line-up
comprised Eric Burdon (vocals), Alan Price (organ and keyboards), Hilton
Valentine (guitar), John Steel (drums), and Bryan "Chas" Chandler
(bass). The Animals' moderate success in their hometown and a connection
with Yardbirds manager Giorgio Gomelsky motivated them to move to London
in 1964, in time to be grouped with the British Invasion. They performed
fiery versions of the staple rhythm and blues repertoire (Jimmy Reed,
John Lee Hooker, Nina Simone, etc). Signed to the Columbia Graphophone
subsidiary of EMI, a rocking version of the standard "Baby Let Me Follow
You Down" (retitled "Baby Let Me Take You Home") was their first
single.
It was followed in June 1964 by the huge transatlantic hit "House
of the
Rising Sun". Burdon's howling vocals and the dramatic arrangement
created arguably the first folk rock hit. Whether the arrangement was
inspired by Bob Dylan's version of the song (which in turn was inspired
by folk singer Dave Van Ronk) or by blues singer Josh White's (who
recorded it twice in 1944 and 1949) or by singer / pianist Nina Simone
(who recorded it in 1962 on At The Village Gate, predating Dylan's
interpretation) remains a subject of dispute, as does whether all five
Animals deserved credit for the arrangement and not just Price.
The Animals' two-year chart career, masterminded by producer
Mickie Most, featured singles that were intense, gritty pop covers such as
Sam
Cooke's "Bring It On Home To Me" and the Nina Simone number "Don't
Let
Me Be Misunderstood". In contrast their album tracks stayed with rhythm
and blues, with Hooker's "Boom Boom" and Ray Charles' "I Believe
to My
Soul" being notable examples. Burdon's powerful, deep voice and the use
of keyboards as much or more than guitars were two elements that made
the Animals' sound stand out.
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The Animals
BRING IT ON HOME TO
ME
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If you ever change your mind
About leavin', leavin' me behind
Oh, oh, bring it to me
Bring your sweet lovin'
Bring it on home to me, oh yeah
You know I laughed (ha ha) when you left
But now I know I've only hurt myself
Oh, oh, bring it to me
Bring your sweet lovin'
Bring it on home to me, yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
I'll give you jewellery, money too
And that's not all, all I'll do for you
Oh, oh, bring it to me
Bring your sweet lovin'
Bring it on home to me, yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
Yeah
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You know I'll always be your slave
Till I'm dead and buried in my grave
Oh, oh, bring it to me
Bring your sweet lovin'
Bring it on home to me, yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
If you ever change your mind
About leavin', leavin' me behind
Oh, oh, bring it to me
Bring your sweet lovin'
Bring it on home to me, yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
Yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
(Sam Cooke)
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