The Animals Eric Burdon on The Beatles, Their Breakup, British Invasion, and House of the Rising Sun
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Published 2024-07-06
In an interview with Disc Weekly in 1965 Eric Burdon discusses his working class upbringing in Newcastle and attending art school where he met drummer John Steel. While performing at a rock dance they saw Alan Price playing and invited him to join their band. They originally called themselves ‘The Pagan Jazzmen’. Eric Burdon was sharing a flat with guitarist Hilton Valentine in Earls Court at the time.
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All Comments (21)
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I met Mr. Burden in a bookstore , where he was signing off his book. And gave a performance with an acoustical guitarist. I’m probably the only person who noticed he had Charlie Brown socks on. 😅
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Eric seems like a hard working talented guy. Always liked his music.
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❤😊That Voice!!! Wow🎉 One of theGreatest Ever🎉❤😊
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‘I dont know what music Chas is into…’ Hold my beer chas -" this is Jimi Hendrix, he plays guitar "
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Absolutely fantastic have a wonderful weekend freewheeling ❤😊
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Im glad Eric got help with his face spots - he is quite handsome when properly photo’d
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Only Alan Price was smart enough to get his name on the arrangement credit for HORS. Imagine how many houses that bought!
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Nice music for sure. One on my list of favs.
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The Pagan Jazzmen that was a catchy name for a band ...
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House Of The Rising Sun was a terrifically innovative track as was When I Was Young.
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Nice
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2:08 Smokin' a Giant Bifta?
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2:06 goddamn is that a cigarette? That’s huge.
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“When I was Young” is one of my favorite tunes. A lot of musical tension in the arrangement, and of course Eric’s voice is thrilling. This song should be better known.
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The Eggman!!! 🥚
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What about burdons acid fueled breakdown?
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Mick Jagger? Great voice?? The guy is like Johnny Cash just talks thru songs
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Wow prescient anti war guy…respect
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First!!
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Burdon had a greet voice and range. I put him up there with Jim Morison and Mick Jagger; They come to mind.
