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0:00 - Intro
1:01 - Reaction
2:40 - First Thoughts?
3:43 - Reaction
5:18 - Understood?
6:44 - Reaction
7:41 - Final Thoughts + Lets Talk About it

[@MDreeezy]

7:41 - I HAVE QUESTIONS, LETS TALK ABOUT IT!!! I APPRECIATE ALL YOU🖤

[@donaldmoon]

yes, this is actually an olde folk song!

[@Mudbug2000]

This was before ‘autotune’(no need for natural talent anymore) & usually in one take! Could have 3 people involved in one song besides the musicians. Singer-songwriter-composer!

[@traceysharpe6330]

@@donaldmoon Not a Folk Band.. The Animals (also billed as Animals & Friends, Eric Burdon and the Animals) are an English rock band, formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in the early 1960s. The Animals are known for their deep-voiced frontman Eric Burdon and for their gritty, bluesy sound, exemplified by their signature song and transatlantic number-one hit single "The House of the Rising Sun" as well as by hits such as "We Gotta Get Out of This Place", "It's My Life", "Don't Bring Me Down", "I'm Crying", "See See Rider" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". They balanced tough, rock-edged pop singles against rhythm-and-blues-oriented album material and were part of the British Invasion of the US. The Animals underwent numerous personnel changes in the mid-1960s, and suffered from poor business management, leading the original incarnation to split up in 1966. Burdon assembled a mostly new lineup of musicians under the name Eric Burdon and the Animals; the much-changed act moved to California and achieved commercial success as a psychedelic and progressive rock band with hits such as "San Franciscan Nights", "When I Was Young" and "Sky Pilot" before disbanding at the end of the decade.[3] Altogether, the group had 10 top-20 hits in both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100.

[@ChrisC-te1gp]

You should have watch them on stage. Monterey Pop. Paint it Black. You'll love it

[@doratiscareno5856]

KZbin 🎙🎶 Artist: Jon Secada Song: just another day Artist: Tom Jones Song: I'll never fall in love again Band : Ram Jam Song: black betty

[@causticchameleon7861]

This singer wasn’t much older than you when this was filmed. He was early 20’s.

[@ajruther67]

23 to be exact

[@margaretflounders8510]

@@ajruther67 Well that's early....

[@katiecannon8186]

He began sneaking out of his house at night when he was 14 and going to a local pub where they let him sing a bit. His father found out & went to get him. He listened to him sing & saw the pub goers were nice and protective of him. So his father just told to not tell his mother - lol. At least that’s a story he’s told.

[@katiecannon8186]

What’s it like hearing a small town English guy doing African American classics as though he really is African American? Nina Simone had a minor hit with this song right before The Animals had a huge hit with this song. It pissed her off. You should check out her version to understand whose version this came from. It was the late, great, Ms. Nina Simone. We can never forget how influential she was. Both versions are great.

[@karenpowell6063]

@@katiecannon8186Originally this song was recorded by Appalachian musicians in 1938 There were different versions & titles of this song, but the originated in England. The singers who recorded this version in 1938 were Tom Ashley & Gwen Foster . I'm familiar with the artist you noted & agree that her version was excellent

[@vickihirsch8340]

He's going back to live the life he experienced as a child. He will wear the same ball and chain, that of a gambler and a drunk, that his father was. History repeats itself

[@chrisester2910]

Just FYI, this is a really old blues song. Eric was not the first to sing this but he is definitely the most well known.

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

"House of the Rising Sun" is actually an old folk song with its roots in the British Isles...

[@jerrenpentance]

Who did the original?

[@denisemeredith2436]

​@@jerrenpentanceNo one really knows which means that any band who performs it, gets the Royalties for it. My parents managed an R&B band from 1968 to 1971 and that is how we found out about it. The band my parents were involved with was Jimmy Powell and The Dimensions who were more well known on the University circuit here in the UK.

[@chrisester2910]

A "House" was a place that sold sin. They were usually a combination of brothel, drug den, gambling hall, and bar. His father was not in the house of the rising sun, his father was absent. The singer is singing from a personal perspective. In the era of the song a ball and chain was anything that would imprison you. At the time of the song such places were not truly illegal. Even if they were against written law they operated pretty openly.

[@Acadia26]

His father was 'a gambling man' so he might have gone to the House of the Rising Sun. I didn't get that he was absent. He made him 'a new blue jeans'.

[@Mudbug2000]

@@Acadia26 His mom was a tailor who sewed his new blue jeans. He was poor probably because his dad was a gambling man who frequented the “House of the rising Sun” a joint in New Orleans with unlawful gambling. Not many singers are music composer/songwriters most singers sing a song they like that someone else wrote it’s like hearing a poem and wanting to sing it.

[@carls1959]

@@Acadia26 His mother was the tailor.

[@alicevanhuijzen-vandenbran6646]

Ball and chain was also used for wife

[@norahdenovan8658]

A masterpiece, Eric is in his 80’s now ❤

[@user-up3nh9cw5p]

He lives in Ojai, CA

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Fun factoid: the big guy behind the organist, is the guy who discovered Jimi and brought him to the UK. It's a brothel, gamblin house and all around drinking den. It's an old song from way baack. AND THAT ORGAN!!

[@philipmorgan6048]

The tall bass player is Chas Chandler who brought Jimi Hendrix to England in 1966 - teamed him up with Mitch Mitchell (drums) and Noel Redding (Bass) to form the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

[@Mudbug2000]

Oh my goodness thanks for that little piece of information

[@suzie4417]

Eric Burdon & The Animals were a very popular group in mid sixties into the 70’s. This song is a favorite of mine, I was a teen when they became popular and have loved them ever since . ‘ We Gotta Get Out of This Place’ ‘Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood’ ‘ San Fransisco Nights’ ‘To Love Somebody’ ‘ Monterey’’ great songs as well. Eric Burdon eventually left & joined a group called War & had some great success some hits from this time ‘Spill the Wine’ Tobacco Road’ ‘Paint It Black’ ‘Love is All Around’ ❣️ Ball and chain has many meanings & his father’s could be gambling or brothels . Trying to figure his dad’s reason for being drawn to New Orleans & riverboat gambling was big ! Glad you are discovering the music of the Baby Boomers !! Enjoy more Eric Burdon, you won’t be disappointed ❤️‍🔥😻

[@flamarlamb]

Ball & chain is a metaphor for anything that drags you down. I this case, it’s gambling and the brothel, the sins at the House of the Rising Sun, it’s not referencing a wife. In another use case, Janice Joplin did a cover of the song Ball and Chain and wanted to know why love was like a ball and chain…

[@farmhome904]

Literal reference to going to prison in the context of this song.

[@sylvanaire]

@@farmhome904yes, men & women used to wear an actual ball & chain when they were taken out of prison to do hard labor like digging ditches so they couldn’t run away.

[@beegee1960]

It is helpful to pull up the lyrics while listening to to this.

[@Shasha-yg1mm]

Back many decades ago prisoners were fitted with steel chains weighted down with steel balls around their ankles. This was to make it difficult for prisoners to escape. Back then when they said someone was doing hard time that meant they were taken out to break boulders and dig dirt to clear off areas for roads, buildings, etc. It literally was hard on the prisoners many died doing time.

[@usmcrn4418]

“Ball & chain” refers to practically being a slave to the house of the rising sun

[@spacefanatic]

Eric Burdon was about 23 when he sang this but looked younger and sounded much older. Alan Price the guy on the organ/piano later had a group of his own and the guy at the back with the guitar was Jimmi Hendrix's manager.

[@crazypainter56]

chas chandler -Bass guitar --managed jimi Hendrix

[@jono.pom-downunder]

Alan price on the keys was an artist in his own right through the 70s in the UK. To be ; noted that "Rising Sun" was the name of a bawdy house (brothel) in two traditional English songs, and a name for English pubs, The song was recorded in just one take on May 18, 1964, and it starts with a now-famous electric guitar A minor chord arpeggio by Hilton Valentine. The performance takes off with Burdon's lead vocal, which has been variously described as "soulful",and as "...deep and gravelly as the north-east English coal town of Newcastle" Finally, Alan Price's pulsating organ part (played on a Vox Continental) completes the sound.

[@crazypainter56]

It's the Weddling sound a Vox makes with the vibrato on-that makes it different

[@donaldmoon]

The House of the Rising Sun is in New Orleans, USA. Burdon's book describes his actual visit there.

[@_Boadicea_]

Very, very old song in America. There was a madame who owned a brothel in New Orleans by the name of Marianne LeSoleil Levant (translated to "rising sun"). Her brothel was in existence for about 10 years during the mid-1800's. In about 2010 an archealogical dig was performed in New Orleans where this brothel was - various items were discovered indicating "fancy" women lived there.

[@1621billw]

The Animals are a great band! Give some of their songs a listen like "It's My Life", We've Gotta Get Out Of this Pace", "Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". Just about any song on any album they did is a classic.

[@katiecannon8186]

Animals heard Nina Simone’s versions of both House of the Rising Sun & Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood. It’s her interpretation of both songs they copied. Folks should listen to Simone’s versions along with Anima’s version. As good as Animals are, it’s Simone who really means it. If you know what I mean

[@louannlang7471]

I think they said...One foot on the platform. one foot on the train. (he has a decision to make about the direction of his life) And I believe "the ball and chain" is left to interpretation.., What imprisons you...what holds you down? You definitely grasped the bulk of it. I respect your intelligence and the patience you take to consider the lyrics and their meanings. I'll bet your parents or whomever influenced you are VERY proud of the man have become and your potential.

[@susieq9801]

You got the lyrics correct.

[@rodb9275]

This is an important, iconic song / group in music history. Great reaction. It's important that stuff like this isn't forgotten

[@MrDaiseymay]

EXCELLENT, YOU HAVE CRACKED IT. This is a very old traditional song of the 19th century, originally about a young GIRL, being drawn into prostitution. 'The house of the Rising Sun. being a brothel ,a Den of gambling illicit drink, and drugs, where criminals hung out. Leading to Prison. So it's a story of Morality. The words have been changed many times over the decades to suit society of the era. Many greats have recorded this, But the ANIMALS version , recorded in 1964, sold MILLIONS around the world.

[@marktrail8624]

The organ player was so good, everybody was so good in that band.

[@79BlackRose]

The audio track is one of the greatest performances from the 60s decade. What a voice! And super fingers on the organ!

[@picolo4102]

Procal Harem; whiter shade of pale. Live in Denmark

[@andreaschmall5560]

Eric Burden had a long career and people need to react to many more of his iconic records. He is/was fabulous live as well.

[@voodooacidman]

my mother went to school with the keyboard player ( alan price) great version of a very old song . big love to all people :)

[@hildaflores5759]

What is most Amazing to me is he was British and when he spoke he had a heavy British accent. He still sings and is about in his mid 70’s now, married for the 3rd time and only had a daughter with his second wife. He is married to his Producer and lawyer in California or Arizona. He also played with WAR & you need to listen to the song SPILL THE WINE. IN THE VIDEO WITH WAR.

[@susieq9801]

This video was tame but these guys on stage were really insane. That's how they got their name. The big bass player Charles Chandler discovered and managed Jimi Hemdrix.

[@kentclark6420]

Yes, one of the top British invasion bands and top blues bands from England.

[@tlspatriot]

Brothel is the word I think you are thinking of.

[@SBel65]

Or bordello…

[@lesliezerkel9719]

.... The Animals made it their own. The Beauty of the 60's & '70's was all the musicians worked together and freely shared their work, because others, besides you can MAKE the song !! MUSICAL EVOLUTION ♥️✝️

[@michaelgrabner8977]

It´s an old traditional and not an Animals composition... "The original lyrics" were sung by a woman actually singing about her tragical ending up in the brothel "The Rising Sun" in New Orleans but the lyrics are basically the same the Animals just replaced the term "girl" with "boy" although the original has also more verses/is a bit longer By the way the guy at the base guitar later discovered Jimi Hemdrix and became his manager.

[@williamkidney6031]

Mid 1960s classic, I discovered all this stuff in my 20s too but that was back in the 80s lol they have a lot good songs to worth trying.

[@usmcrn4418]

They were way before MY time and I’m 62.. but they’re awesome and timeless! It’s an old folk song about a turn of the century 18th to 19th prostitute.. back when N’Awlins was famous for their red light district. During the Vietnam War this song was very popular with both the soldiers and the Viet Cong. There’s many corresponding Vietnam War videos with this song.

[@davidbrewitz]

I went down this track in my teens, and was less perceptive, yet intuitive. Thank you for your perception on a classic.

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

Eric Burdon was pretty big on the San Francisco scene during the Bill Graham era, as a solo artist and with War. Here he is while still with the Animals (in name only). ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS San Franciscan Nights (1967) [HQ] kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWbclGeQbdqFi9E

[@aleenwalker7371]

You are one of the few people I have listened to who figured it out right away. This came out when I was 2, but I wasn't sure what it was referring to til many years later. Doubt this cover will ever be topped.

[@lazydaisy649]

Alan price on keyboards is superb

[@RicoCosta317]

People explained the song pretty well here, but I gotta say Dreezy you pretty much nailed it on one take. Not that much older than you but when my uncle played this for me I didn't get the meaning whatever because the vocal and that damn organ blew me tf away fr 💯💯💯

[@paigeharrison3909]

This song is soooo old. It's an old folk song that is from before Louisiana was even a state. There are even versions sung from the female point of view.

[@leannemcclellan807]

This is a variant of an old, old, Appalachian folk song. The history is fascinating.

[@francesostrowski2374]

Another generation hears the great music. 👏👏👏

[@vanessacallahan3515]

I have slow danced to this thousands of times at teen dances. Most garage bands in the 70’s knew this song. Fell in love a couple times dancing to this.

[@2Cambourne]

A Ramblin Gambler drunken man who often visited the casino known as "The House of The Rising Sun (1964)." It opens its doors on sunrise and many a man has lost their souls and everything to it. Some like his father gone to jail for not paying his gambling debts. His father just got out of jail and is taking the train home back to New Orleans. He is not looking forward to going home to a domestic life he cannot stand. And to his wife and son whom he calls the "Ball and Chiane." Great reaction to one of the most iconic songs ever written and masterfully sung by Eric Burdon & The Animals.

[@dianadenman5637]

Eric Burton, himself, stated that this song was originally written for a woman to sing. The song's origins are a bit obscure, but it was around for decades before the Animals got a hold of it and Eric had to re-work it for himself- a male - to sing it. "MY mother was a tailor, sewed my new blue jeans", in the mid 19th century (1850s) when a census was taken of the population, often, prostitutes would list their profession as a "seamstress". So, at the House of the Rising Sun, his dad was a gambler and his mother was a prostitute. He tries to flee this degenerate way of life, but once he's gone, he's "got one foot on the platform, one foot on the train" and he returns to the House of the Rising Son - back to the "ball & chain". He just can't "get away" from the life. It holds him back from living a life away from all the "sin and misery". If the singer was a female (as originally written for) we could assume she had followed in her mother's footsteps. At one point, she tried to run away from the life. But she wouldn't have any other life skills and had to return to New Orleans. I was in High School when this song came out & it was my number one favorite song for decades. Everyone LOVED this song. It speaks to any of us that has a major "problem" or addiction that is holding us back (like a ball and chain) from living a full life, free of whatever particular "misery" is in an individual's life. Absolutely great song. Another one that no one EVER mentions from Eric Burton is "When I Was Young". No one ever even talks about that song & it's rather haunting, like this one.

[@barnowl.]

I LOVE ,'When I Was Young' - so dynamic !

[@steveullrich7737]

Great analysis, you're getting the jist of the song and as with all music and poetry it's open to your interpretation.

[@artbagley1406]

This video was a 2-step process: a morning session in a sound studio to record the instruments and vocals. The later-in-the-day session was the walk-about with lip-synching. Notice during the walking around portion, there are no electric cords to the organ or to either of the guitars. The smiling guitarist at the end found humor in the organist scuffling from the background -- where he was originally set up near the drums -- carrying his keyboard and stand to the foreground where the singer eventually joins him.

[@wombatwilly1002]

You picked that out pretty good well done.A classic tune!

[@badplay156]

This was one of the classic songs of the 60s. For other live videos you might try In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins, Locomotive Breath by Jethro Tull, Whiter Shade of Pale by Procul Harum and The Logical Song by Supertramp. All are great and all are completely different.

[@jerrenpentance]

I'm so glad to have a young man who loves good music!

[@cindiherriott3259]

The ball and chain MAY have meant drinking etc., but I took it to mean jail. No one really knows, since the original song was written what…like 100 years or more ago?

[@picolo4102]

You got it right. Bordello. Thats what I always thought

[@creinicke1000]

A drug and gambling den was what I think of.

[@ajruther67]

The Animals Hit Songs: It's My Life Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood We Gotta Get Out of This Place

[@jadoremakeup1422]

Back in the olden days "ball and chain" was a reference to marriage and the wife. She was called "the old ball and chain" because men thought of marriage as a prison sentence. The song is telling the story of men going to the House of the Rising Sun for gambling, drinking, and having a prostitute, then going home to the ball and chain. That life destroyed lives because of gambling addictions or being an alcoholic.

[@mikecalif5553]

House of the Rising Sun sounds like an Opium Den.

[@kentclark6420]

It was a brothel and gambling house. No doubt drugs, too.

[@user-gw6lf9qi3q]

The band were very young but brilliant musicians. Practice makes perfect as the saying goes.

[@vicki3232]

He was actually still a teen. Song is 60 years old this year. I would love you to listen to Billy Idol To Be a Lover.

[@BettyGaines-tc4ti]

Profound then & profound now.

[@mrbeanmrbean9047]

Yes Ball and chain is British slang for the wife😂😂😂 . The Animals are a British band😊😊😊😊

[@UnknownClasher0]

Here we go

[@loisfreeman1646]

This was originally sung by Frigid Pink. You may want to listen to their version!

[@DeborahThurmond]

I remember the first time I saw them. Eric Burdon was way ahead of his time. The entire band was incredibly talented.

[@ipezmusic]

What I like is the feeling of "chours", of ensemble. Something artistic for sure, not easy to explain. I can't escape it. Very different from many covers...

[@pamelaquigley4956]

We had them playing at our on site after closing music and dancing sessions at Fenwick department store in Newcastle upon tyne. Early 60's they were exactly the same then. I bo0krf and paid them each time we engaged them Old m0ney £2.50 shillings. 50 shillings each. Best value for money ever. Great days. Best time for music ever.

[@melrest3453]

This is one of those old songs that is so great but it got lost in time. It wasn’t popular enough to be remembered today. But it really should. This song is so great. I am so happy you are hearing it! Also I am 35 years old haha

[@GrandmaZeppelin]

You’re a very well spoken young man. Your thirst for knowledge is impressive. Great reaction, again!☮💜

[@kathycurtis7037]

The blonde guitar player Chad discovered Jimi Hendrix and took him to England. Jimi was p,aping in NY.

[@crazypainter56]

No it was chas the bass player-the tall guy

[@hadrenspicer9035]

Eric Burton vocal.chas Chandler bass Hilton Valentine guitar.john Steele drums.alan price keyboard.chas and Hilton are gone.eric still performs.

[@gaffo7836]

BTW Eric Burdon is still singing at 86 yrs old! amen!

[@crazypainter56]

Ball and chain could also be the lifestyle--But this was recorded in 1964-by the Animals Eric Burdon was 23 at the time of the recording-when the song was first written it was written for a woman -look in the book "sound of the City"by charlie Gillet

[@karenhall5499]

what a voice!!

[@Sonia-tf4og]

I'm glad you reacted to this beautiful song! I was glad to see that you enjoyed it a lot. I know her when I was little, my father had many cassettes with songs of this style. I'm using the translator, I hope it's understood... Other suggestions from those times: - “Reflections of my life” (1967) of Marmalade -"Silence is golden"(1967) of Tremeloes -"A whiter shade of pale" (1967) of Procol Harum -"Young girl" of (60´s) of Gary Puckett & The Union Gap - "California dreaming" of The mamas & the papas Enjoy! ¡Saludos, desde Argentina!

[@karengarrow5579]

Back then there was no auto tune or fancy computer to edit the music so if you sounded shit thats what it sounded like on the recording

[@jim55price]

Thank you, MDreeezy, for your reaction to this great old music. This is some of the best music of my youth. I'm an old man now, & I'm convinced that my generation had the very best music. We were just born in the right era for it. Lucky us. Your interpretation of the lyrics is really very good for a first listen. It took me a lot longer to work it out. I'm not one of those who thinks it has to be taken one exact way, but as you mentioned yourself, there are clues. As I understand it, the actual House of the Rising Sun was a casino in New Orleans where -- as with probably all casinos -- alcoholics & compulsive gamblers (& especially those who are both) often go to appease their various demons. I thought for many years that the "ball & chain" lyric was about a man living that hard life & then going to prison for whatever reason (& not for a first time), but in recent years, I find myself leaning more toward the idea that it's about a man who escaped that hard life for a time but found himself giving in & willfully going back to it, to literally & voluntarily live out the rest of his life in booze & dice. It's a hard tale no matter which way you take it. Anyway, thanks again for your reaction here. Cheers.

[@causticchameleon7861]

The ball and chain means the drinking and gambling.

[@mrbeanmrbean9047]

No it doesn't Ball and chain is British slang for the wife 😅😅😅😅

[@causticchameleon7861]

@@mrbeanmrbean9047 In this particular song it means drinking and gambling. Listen to the words. This is the music I grew up on. It absolutely means gambling and drinking being the metaphorical prison he’s put himself in.

[@mrbeanmrbean9047]

@@causticchameleon7861 Yes , you're right in this case judging from the lyrics, I agree👍 👍

[@causticchameleon7861]

@@mrbeanmrbean9047 Educate yourself on this song dude. End of.

[@mrbeanmrbean9047]

@@causticchameleon7861 Can't you read, I agreed with you 'DUDE' END OF.😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@jeffreyhartley8115]

Simple man (studio version) by Lynyrd Skynyrd is a must I'm a 65 year old who really LOVES seeing young people recognizing the talent fromm era

[@garryandjanepannell8594]

A couple of groups to listen to for sounds like in the past- Home Free and Voice Play. The both are acappella the only time they ever use anything other than voice it will show the instrument. Home Free was asked to do the song for Ubisoft's new game Skull and Bones and Voice Play does an awesome cover of Seven Nation Army. Love seeing the younger generations finding out about good music!

[@khristianacampbell3356]

Pure talent here…. No auto tune on this one

[@gabrieleflannery6504]

This was the first song I learned on the guitar. Belted this out in the backyard at 10 years old.😂 Still love it!

[@VideosbyLisaLisa]

Believe it or not, this is actually a really old folk song (you're right) about a brothel in the late 1800s. I think this is the most well known version, and it's often the first song guitar players learn. I love it. There's a couple videos of Ren performing it, my favorite is when he did it for Tik Tok during quarantine. Just him, a guitar, and his phone. It's on YT, but maybe stitched together by a fan and not on renmakesmusic. Not sure.

[@bernardk5189]

I gotta give it to you. You're the first I've subscribed to. Really enjoy your reaction. The way you appreciate the music and the way you break down the lyrics. You got a good and open mind. Keep wanting to learn, you'll appreciate the things in life more.

[@1fan164]

Eric Burdon Wikipedia mentions his time in a bordello. For something completely different recorded 3 years after this an obscure Scottish traditional The Greenwood Sidee. Several different covers but the take by The Kaleidoscope was interesting.

[@aztecadog]

Great song! Fun reaction! Check out ‘please don’t let me be misunderstood’ from The Animals- we were rockin these jams in the early 90’s, straight g

[@gracielalopez5297]

The live version of “Nights in White Satin”, by Moody Blues.

[@echoQuack]

I saw you did a reax to Hendrix. The bass player of the Animals, Chas Chandler, was pretty much responsible for Jimi Hendrix's career. He brought him to England, set him up with a band, managed and produced his first few albums, etc. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chas_Chandler

[@Professor-hw2dd]

Fun fact: The lead singer was also in the band WAR.

[@richoxgen]

Ball and Chain means his wife

[@carls1959]

No computerized music and no auto-tune for the singing. Music today isn't as good as the old music. They were much more talented back then. They were artist, where today, they're performers like any sideshow at the fair. Good reaction. Thanks for sharing.

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

Legendary song. Great reaction ❤

[@lorrainegunn4111]

Oh, or "the Ball and chain" could be Cockney "Rhyming Slang" for "PAIN"

[@andydanko7074]

I've noticed looking back on your channel that when you start playing real music with real singing you get a lot more views. The song is 60 years old and still sounds fresh. You are correct, you had to be able to sing and play real instruments back then😊

[@RichardBenge-bz5zs]

Try Patsy Cline, one of Country Music's greatest singers of all time.🎉

[@caroleathenacosta-songwrit9193]

Yes, the House of the Rising Sun was a bordello. Originally, this song was supposed to be sung by a female. When you keep that in mind, it makes more sense.

[@NikkiArnet-lr7cw]

Good job on the meaning of the song! Great to see a video from a reactor who actually listens. Will definitely check more of your videos. P.S. Greetings from St.Thomas-- you sound a little Caribbean yourself. Where you is, young brudda?

[@MDreeezy]

Im in Canada, but my dads side is jamaican!

[@tommysaroda4446]

​@@MDreeezy yo wats good bro. I got a song that you would like to react to. Check out Alice in Chains song called Man in the box (react to the official music video)

[@michealrannigan1736]

Alan Price the keyboard player was from my home town of Jarrow Tyneside England where I still live,,Hence the song he wrote the Jarrow Song, a good book on Jarrow by female politician Red Ellen,Jarrow The Town that was Murdered.

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

The giant bass player here became Jimi Hendrix ‘s manager and took Jimi back to England.

[@kierstenridgway4634]

Bordello. 😆 you, friend, are an old soul. Stay true. ❤️✌️

[@jlelliotton]

Released 60 years ago, when I was 10. ❤

[@djd2819]

You mostly figured it out - a sign of great lyrics. Good reaction vid!

[@MDreeezy]

Yes! Thank you!

[@GayJayU26]

Amazing keyboards.

[@KelleyStrzelczyk]

Brothel. Its where chicken, beef, and vegetable Broth is made. I think.

[@bella-xp7qd]

The walking around is to represent the funeral procession in New Orleans. Reason Hilton was smiling at the end was because the moved Allen to the front for last scene, he was stillxseated. It struck his funny bone.

[@jeffking4176]

“Ball and Chain “: Addictions. Gambling, sex, drugs, alcoholism,…. 📻🙂

[@christophercesar5290]

The original recording was done by a guy named Leadbellly with a woman singing. That's why it's thought to be about a brothel. Think there is a video.