First Time Hearing The Animals - House Of The Rising Sun Reaction - ANOTHER GREAT BRITISH BAND?!

[@gordonduke8812]

Eric's voice made this tune pure fire, but that organ solo made it legendary.

[@pjg58x]

Yup. Incredible solo.

[@tinapatterson5022]

I Agree 100% !!!

[@lewisner]

I looked up the Vox Continental that Alan Price was playing and a dealer recently sold a 1966 one for £ 2480

[@raywickert4581]

I totally miss organs in music. Guess it’s too “old fashioned” for today’s kids…

[@lewisner]

@raywickert4581 Greta Van Fleet have an organ in all of their music. Intro here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKWamKZnf5Wkb9Usi=MVS0d1Jcotb3inbp

[@jonathanwright9613]

He was 23 when this was recorded.....what a set of pipes!

[@goukenslay7555]

Just as young as aerosmith's singer when they did dream on i believe

[@rosesilveira344]

Recorded in one take!

[@johndavids4780]

The bassist Chaz Chandler became a producer and is the man who discovered Jimi Hendrix. Their hit We've Gotta Get out of this Place was a major theme song in Vietnam. We sang it all the time.

[@suecook1326]

Sky Pilot was another Animal's song about the war in Viet Nam. Oops, I was wrong. It was about WW2, after watching it again. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2GtfnaXgNyCi7s

[@janetsilverhawk7204]

Sky pilot is my favourite song by the Animals

[@johnord684]

And it was about living on Tyneside in the UK

[@thatsthat2612]

​@@johnord684makes sense 😂

[@gordowg1wg145]

I think many people's first exposure to that was on the China Beach soundtrack - the albums then released under that title had some awesome music on them.

[@deannajones3849]

Eric Burdon's voice was so powerful at such a youg age! He looks like he's just walking around simply telling a story but so much power looking effortless.

[@RoundingThirdBase-mz2mf]

Powerful? Loud for sure.

[@modawg1111]

There’s something haunting about this. The singer is like an Old Soul, a young man, boyish really with an old man inside. So cool 😎

[@dagmar.6954]

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".

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

"It's my life and I'll do what I want..." Oooohhhh yeah!!! As we say in Texas; y'all be safe.

[@raymo6795]

...I have nothing to add...except, no one knows who wrote this song, or how old it is

[@rickwelch8464]

I wasn't aware that Eric Burdon was in War. Thank you for that tidbit.

[@tonyfleck3029]

The 'Animals ' a hard rocking Northern England band, their concerts were absolutely wild!!! Eric was is an incredible voice!!! Did some great music with the band 'War ' out of LA early 70s!!!!

[@gliebzeit]

Great song choices! This from a 72 year old Eric Burdon & the Animals fan.

[@user-Atamigaputer]

Absolute classic and I cant believe the vid quality from 1964

[@ericlewis217]

from a film called, Pop Gear - a compilation film of British Invasion bands

[@ukdnbmarsh]

Burdons powerful voice is absolutely effortless

[@eddieevans6692]

The Animals had been performing this song live while touring with Chuck Berry. It was so popular with audiences, they decide to record it. On May 17, 1964, they drove down from Liverpool to London where they recorded the song in one take. No overdubs, no second chances, nothing! A few weeks later it was #1 around the world.

[@stevejoshua9536]

They may have recorded it in the studio, but this video was lip-synced. You can tell that Eric wasn't really singing, and moments where he almost forgot the lyrics.

[@eddieevans6692]

Yes, as was common at the time, the video was recorded much later and they lip-synced their performance to the studio recording.@@stevejoshua9536

[@johnd8892]

Mimed from their one take 1964 recording. This clip was filmed in 1964 or 65 as part of a UK colour film called Pop Gear for paying theatre release. This explains the early high quality color images we luckily have for this mimed from the record performance and also a few other top UK only music artists from when the film was made. KZbin has quite a few segments from this UK movie Pop Gear with the US contribution being to re title it Go Go Mania and add a few intro segments to satisfy the US audience. A KZbin search for Pop Gear Go Go Mania shows the segments : kzbin.info?search_query=pop+gear+go+go+mania The intro by TCM explains the background of the film. While some of these segments were likely to be shown on US Colour TV much later , the source would originally be this high quality film. Rising Sun is the standout, but the Honeycombs with Have I the Right is a landmark too, In 1964 images not recorded on film would be much lower quality videotape, not the notable quality images used here. Especially with the inferior US NTSC standards often called Never The Same Colour. So lucky the film was made instead of relying on low standard video tape recordings that were usually taped over anyway to save tape cost money or made by filming a TV screen with poor quality results. I would be amazed to see any video recording from 1964 up to this standard of image quality. A better sound source can easily replace or lesser quality film track early source in KZbin postings these days. These films mainly used mimed performances as the vast majority of theatre audiences wanted to hear the music performance as they knew it from the records. Hope this helps people who have the colorized and vidoetape theories that usually pop up.

[@johnd8892]

A reliable source says they took the train down from their home town of Newcastle to do the one take recording between gigs. Early on in their career they could not afford a car. Same for most UK people then

[@RobertRoth-oj6zz]

This was a shocker for 1964, compared to other songs of that year. Bob Dylan first heard it in his car radio and had to pull over to listen to it. He couldn't believe his ears.

[@northnsouth6813]

This was recorded in only 30 mins as Micky Most the producer didn't like the song and thought it would be a flop...he was proved wrong.

[@johndoe-gt6gp]

This is a one take wonder. They had booked the studio for their lunch hour when they were on tour with an American blues man, Muddy Waters, or someone like him, being the opening act. They thought they needed a better sound so they booked the studio. Stopped off there, set up, recorded this in one take, packed up and got back on the road. Now that’s talent and musicianship. Alan Price’s organ break, one take. The whole song, one take.

[@les.gilfilan7200]

Nearly right they got early mail train from Newcastle to London borrowed the trolly to transport equipment to Studio they did 1 take they packed gear up got train back to Newcastle and got £68 to share 😮.

[@johndoe-gt6gp]

@@les.gilfilan7200 Thanks for the clarification. I knew it was a complicated process.

[@gordowg1wg145]

Unfortunately, Alan Price totally screwed them out of their royalties - you should check it out, andfolks should remember it as a warning when working with 'friends'. Goes to show brilliance in one aspect of one's life doesn't automatically mean excellence elsewhere.

[@GailKostandaras]

Eric Burtons Voice is like no other..I was 14 yr. In 1964..,

[@distantlands]

My daughter had this song in her set list. Imagine my surprise when I contacted ASCAP for the royalty agreement only to find out there wasn’t one because the song was written over 400 years ago in Britain as an old bar song !!!

[@katfinn9352]

Thank you for this reaction. Yes, let's call it blues. I believe this was originally a British folk song but as many folk songs were, became an American folk song with different words. When I was in high school every house band played this song. And before I forget, the organ! The sound of the organs (and guitars) of that era is unique to it and were WONDERFUL.

[@ericcrook5280]

I didnt know what to expect but this song has now been added to one of my all-time favorites. I love how the organ player was next to the drums and at the end is all the way across the room and now in front of the singer with the drummer in the back. Everyone here is so talented; the drums are simple but do a lot in this song. I would not be able to keep that rhythm the entire time. Great classic and I am glad I finally gave it the attention I should have long ago.

[@bwilson5401]

60 years old and still sounds cool.

[@cdfdesantis699]

This band has a TON of hits. Lead singer Eric Burdon has one of the most distinctive voices in rock 'n' roll. Thanks for your reaction.

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Our pleasure!

[@lindaparker7199]

Eric Burdon was called the "bad boy" of rock and the group had a number of hits in the day. This was considered the biggest of their hit songs.

[@Littlebigbot]

Yeah he made the Beatles look like choir boys.

[@chaipup7045]

He's the Eggman

[@lewisner]

His story about being on a bus with Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis was entertaining.

[@RIbigDave]

While this is actually my favorite song by The animals their hit we've got to get out of this place, while it was not written about Vietnam, became an anthem to the guys in Vietnam. They played it all the time in New all the words. Pretty much every Vietnam war movie you ever see has this somewhere in the soundtrack.

[@freeandretired]

In a time when the Beatles were all over the map, the Animals poked their noses in with this gem of a song. Great tune and reaction. Thank you.

[@corawheeler9355]

Keep in mind that at this time, the Beatles were singing "I Want To Hold Your Hand".

[@jacob45415]

This isn’t there song

[@josephinemonahan915]

Yes...Chas Chandler, the bassist discovered Jimi Hendrix playing in a club in New York....brought him to England...put him up in a hotel and then became Jimi’s manager.....this is an old New Orleans song....about a brothel run by Madame Marianne Le Soleil Levant...translated, her last name means “The Rising Sun”....by the way the singer, Eric Burdon was 23 years old when this was recorded🤩

[@ian8241]

This is literally one of the most iconic songs 🎵 of the 1960s, Eric Burdon the lead singer is much revered, he's 82 and still alive, great reaction to the song:) The organ provides such a haunting melody:)

[@savemyplace235]

Eric Burdon's vocals! I also love his command of performing this song for this video.. He was a natural, with the way he moved in and out of frame. Just beautiful.

[@marcbagwell6109]

People still argue about the meaning of the lyrics but there’s no doubt it’s referring to a Brothel. Here is some info from the New Orleans Historical Society.: In 1821, L.S. Hotchkiss and Co. purchased an advertisement in the Louisiana Gazette for a “Rising Sun Hotel”. They purchased ads in the paper where they promised…. “Gentlemen may here relay upon finding attentive servants.” Another add let patrons know they were now open for a lunch and offered a buffet as well as rooms that could be rented by the hour for those gentlemen who indulged too much and needed a rest. This leaves little doubt as to what the song is referring too. If anyone is still in doubt then they should by-all- means travel to New Orleans and ask the Historical Society. The song is also known as: RISING SUN BLUES

[@nancytabet8481]

THIS SONG IS A MASTERPIECE

[@dennisflury6942]

Imagine hearing songs this good everyday on the radio! Wish I was there again!

[@JoeWedgwood-ik9zo]

The fact that they grew up not far from me in the armpit of England makes this song all the better 😂👍🏻

[@greenbeatsred]

Love The Animals! "It's My Life" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" are other huge hits by them. The lead singer Eric Burdon did some work later on with the group War that was great and the bass player Chas Chandler managed Jimi Hendrix at the beginning of his popularity.

[@janicestoll834]

Saw them in person. They're unbelievable and Eric voice is so powerful!❤

[@TheCornishCockney]

Bob Dylan himself was driving on a coast road somewhere in the states and this came on the radio for the first time. He pulled over and intently listened. He later said it changed his musical direction. Powerful tune,and a cover from a blues song from the 1920’s I think,author unknown!

[@denroy3]

Interesting, since Dylan did this song on his first album...of course he wasn't happy with his first album.

[@peterrebelwithoutamenopaus6962]

​​@@denroy3They said it was an old English folk song? I thought it was an American traditional song. Yes, I also read about Dylan saying he was amazed when he heard this version the first time and loved it .

[@allanboyer2769]

It is an old AMERICAN folk song from the civil war era. The Animals were a British invasion band from Newcastle, England. Thus song topped the charts in England, the U.S., and Canada when it was released in 1964.

[@HerMaj0509]

I was lucky enough to work in an office in Liverpool that was literally just around the corner from the Cavern. I was there pretty much every lunchtime. The Animals had a gig there just about the time they started to become known. I had a spot about six feet away from the band. It was clear then what an extraordinary voice he had. No dubbing, just raw talent.

[@lindacray9964]

Another great british band.....you"re welcome! Love from England

[@calemobrien1139]

This song is such a vibe!!! I've always loved it! Honestly nothing is as funky & powerful as this performance

[@guitarman8462]

The orig artist from this song was a guitarist named : Leadbelly

[@jackempson3044]

Nobody before the animals made this song sound like this. They owned it with this.

[@johnniekight1879]

I still go to see Eric any time he's in the area. He still has those amazing pipes.

[@terrifender3497]

Sky Pilot, the long version, is very powerful song referring the Vietnam war. Also, When I Was Young another great song.

[@jimwilcox2964]

The Vox keyboard he was playing had just recently come out so it was a new sound only a very few other bands had. Also check out the Eric Burdon and War song Spill the Wine

[@mikefixx7177]

I am a fairly new subscriber, I love how the music I grew up with continues to be played and enjoyed by younger people. It truly was the best generation for music. Blue Oyster Cult, don't fear the reaper is an excellent song I might add.

[@BaronVonGreenback1882]

The lead singer was from Newcastle in England, Eric Burden, a long way from New Orleans.

[@amb6899]

Eric Burdon is one of the greatest singers ever I loved so many of the British Invasion recording acts. Their in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and surely deserved it. Many very good songs . Don't let me be Misunderstood, We gotta get out of this Place , See See Rider. Sky Pilot is a great antiwar song one of my favorites

[@FrancesThompson-e3m]

Chas Chandler the Guitarist discovered Jimi Hendrix in the USA and brought him back to the UK. The Keyboard Player, Alan Price carved decent solo career out for himself. Eric Burden had many hits with the Animals.

[@10wanderer]

Alan the keyboard guy is an arsehole, why ?? early on when they were going to share the money , pissed the rest off by sdaying the money is mine

[@johnbarton-x3o]

the keyboard player is Alan Price he left the animals in 65 to go solo

[@impudentdomain]

I have heard this song thousands of times in my life but it never fails to move me.

[@SCharlesDennicon]

I have too, and millions of people have heard it dozens and dozens of time for the past fifty years, which is why I don't believe for one second that it was those two's first time. I mean... how can you tell you've never heard a song when you've never heard it at least once, you know what I mean?

[@georgeburge7136]

Saw a reunion show at San Francisco Civic Center in 1983. Growing up in the late 60s and 70s in San Francisco meant many great shows. And me and my friends went to our fair share. That show stands out in my memory. They sounded like they were in studio. On top of that Eric Burden is as good front man as ever led a band. Epic. "San Francisco Nights" / Don't let me be understood'. Animals had countless hits.

[@carolynnedodd2117]

I'm English and in 1964 when they first recorded this song I saw them live on stage and the sound was just the same as the recording, I also saw them in person in a motorway carpark when we were parked at the side of their van by chance, they were all very friendly just like local lads, brilliant group.

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction Sam and Phil! As a teenager back in the 60s (yeah, i'm an OG), this is one of the songs that really got me listening to rock and roll. The Animals have a lot of British blues in their catalog also.

[@carolcoker9862]

I’m 65 and the Animals were so far ahead of their time that keyboard is insane ❤

[@garethjamesdavies6850]

Takes your breath away !!❤

[@RayDavies-zv5ic]

You two are getting really good at this - keep going. I was lucky enough to be a teenager in the 1960s (I will be 75 tomorrow) and The Animals were my favourite group. I still have a vinyl LP (album) of theirs which I bought back then Other comments have listed their hit list. My personal favourite is "It's My Life". Their songs generally contained a grittiness. As a complete contrast I suggest you investigate the songs of Ray Charles. Again my favourite is "Teardrops in my Heart". If you react to it have a box of tissues to hand.

[@terri2494]

Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂🎁🎈🎊

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Happy birthday!!

[@danielhjelmberg1173]

The animals is one of my favorite British band from the 60’s

[@robertwalegir8677]

The bass player was best friends with Jimi Hendrix and helped him start his career and be discovered

[@TZ61]

Sam mentioned the walking around which is exactly what a funeral procession was way back in the day; the family and friends would carry the casket around the town or village. I realize that this is not the" preferred method " to make a song suggestion, but I really think you would dig "Spill the Wine" (original video) which is a song Eric Burdon recorded later with the R&B, funk band War. That amazing organ player, Alan Price, always has some noteworthy solo material, particularly his soundtrack for the 1973 film "O Lucky Man" which is one of my favorite film soundtracks. I'll shut up now, but thanks for this upload.

[@juliepage4382]

It makes me feels so old when people have never heard the Animals sing this song.

[@Russ-gy7tx]

Great Reaction Guys! The Animals had more hits, Please check out "When I Was Young," "We Gotta Get Out of This Place," "Don't Bring Me Down" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood." Find the studio versions because the sound quality of the videos is not good.

[@richhahn2443]

I remember when this first hit radio. Nothing like it and Beatles were still trying to find their mature sound.

[@CardiacCat]

This song will always remind me of my mom. She liked it a lot. But my favorite is "We gotta get out of this place" and "Don't let me be misunderstood"

[@BeauBerry13]

Need to also look at Eric Burdon with War. -- "spill the wine" and "Tobacco Road."

[@GentleRain21]

It's hard to believe Eric Burdon was only 23 or 24 when this was recorded. What a voice.

[@TheInsecureChef]

Old garage band drummer from the 60s. (I'm 73 now). Saw the Animals in 1967 at the Fillmore East in NYCity. Have a bunch of good stuff. Check 'em out. Good show.

[@tommarin3468]

The Bass Player was very instrumental in getting Jimi Hendrix in the limelight.

[@TheCornishCockney]

yet ANOTHER great British band.

[@gwydion56]

I remember when this song was first hitting the radio, and for quite a while it was my favorite song. Definitely a heavy blues influence in there, but truly a unique sound. They have a solid list of hits well worth listening to.

[@manjula123badri]

Eric Burdon had a powerful voice in the old days, and for a person who was very young❤.

[@gordonwaldner9792]

The musicality of this group was unparalleled.

[@joelmoreno4223]

This was actually an old American ('delta') blues song, about a house of....can't you quess...'ill-repute', the old blues men sang it about a boy/man. Alan Price (on organ) formed his own 'progressive' well-regarded rock band "The Alan Price Project", and Chas Chandler (bass guitarist) became a very well-regarded and successful record producer. Eric Burdon, continued to sing for decades, he's still performing occassionally.

[@maxmoore9955]

65000 people at a Green day concert in Hyde Park London. Were waiting for the band to come on when someone played a Queen track over the speakers Hio boy the crowd new every word and Tone .just watch it .just Love at sport events in the UK. The crowd always chants.

[@RobertJones-ux6nc]

This was from the Ed Sullivan Show which featured entertainers from all over. Ed had The Beatles, The Animals, The Doors, Elvis, The Mamas and The Papas, and very many others appear on his show. It came on TV on Sunday Nights for many years.

[@ronaldriis1023]

Eric sang the S out of this! That and Alan Price’s keyboard work is what captivated everyone back in the day. But I think that this is what they used to term a “traditional “ song, meaning a country blues song from the American south. A musicologist might know the author.

[@markpendred74]

This video is great, they literally walk around in circles! Great track, if you have seen Casino it was used at the end of the film.

[@barbarabisson2551]

Eric sang in several bands. Had a great voice. I think this was their first tv appearance (on Ed Sullivan)

[@ericanderson8886]

One of the first organ solos in rock music, and Eric Burdons voice is commanding.

[@LClark-ry9to]

First timer on your channel, I enjoy it , I’ve subscribed, this song 1964 ,9 years old I was in poor Texas.

[@pamelariker5525]

I was lucky enough to grow up in the 60's in the UK. Absolutely amazing music back then.

[@spacefanatic]

Eric Burden was about 23 here but sounded much older. The second guitarist became the manager of Jimmi Hendrix and the person on the piano/organ was Alan Price who later on had his own group.

[@kenhellberg7973]

the lore is that Dylan claimed that this was the 1st folk rock song. He, of course owned the genre after that. Credit where do by Bob

[@musicairplanes4884]

The Animals were my first concert as a 15 year old at the Hollywood Bowl in the mid 60's. They were amazing.

[@irishgrl]

I grew up during the 60s & 70s. This song stands out for my younger years, & I hear it again every chance I get 👍

[@khanysafan1705]

Me, too.

[@msmrsro]

I had a cassette of Eric Burden when in college in the late 80s. Listened on my Walkman. 😂😂 I love how reactors are often surprised at such a voice coming from such a small, young looking guy.

[@dizastro5437]

This particular tune was enjoyed in the rain, in October, on a motorcycle, for about 10 hours driving I-90. 50 degree temps or this tune sent shivers down my spine.

[@dizastro5437]

Also, the acid was none too clean

[@sabrebabe2738]

It's a Very Old Blues song, earliest recording was from around 1905(?). Pretty much about the evils of Addiction (gambling, drink, drugs, and prostitution). The singer is following in his father's footsteps back to NOLA, with the ball and chain reference is the addiction he's going back to.

[@jeannejorgensen1230]

My favorite song when it came out when I was in high school.

[@ozmaile7938]

The Keyboard is a Vox continental,,,, Used on many rock hits in the 60s. It easy to recognize as the key colors are reversed ! (White Keys Black and Black Keys white). Try Please don't let me be Misunderstood /We got to get out of this Place / Sky Pilot (intense anti war gem.) San Fransisco Nights, Monterey

[@RealDiehl99]

You don't expect a voice like that to come out of someone who looks like him. I'd heard the song many times before seeing the band, and I was surprised when I first saw Eric Burdon!

[@zella417bcarter9]

@RealDiehl99 And I am told Eric Burdon was only 17 yrs old when he sang this

[@RealDiehl99]

@@zella417bcarter9 Wow! I did not know that.

[@jaybourne1185]

great reaction guys... although before my time, "house of the rising sun" is one of my all time favorites. the vocals and band are superb and the styling, colors, etc of the video represent that time period so well and remind me of the culture that followed from bob dylan, the carpenters to tv shows like the partridge family, brady bunch, etc. haley reinhart also does an amazing cover of this song capturing all the deep soul of original while reinterpreting in very different slowed down bluesy jazz way... similar to what she did with “creep”. it considered one of the best performances ever on american idol (search paul fromMN trueHD for best quality)… it is stunning!😎

[@papamac2590]

I like your reactions because they seem genuine. You’ll remain successful as long as you are genuine or can, at least, maintain the illusion of being genuine. 🙂.

[@jackempson3044]

The bass player Charkles Chandler, got jimi hendrix started , he found him in a club and was hiis manager and producer.

[@andreawells601]

"Boom Boom" was a great hit of theirs and you should definitely watch their live performance at Wembley, 1965. Great performance and they are having a blast!

[@ericlewis217]

Eric Burdon had a voice like no other. The bass guitarist, Chas Chandler, later managed Jimi Hendrix.

[@brianmarsh4498]

The organist Alan Price went on to form his own group, I think it was called The Alan Price Set.

[@Gulicktheemu]

Watching one of your reactions sent me down a nostalgic rabbit hole of my youth. Cruising your catalog, looking for songs of that era. I am learning that there are so many epic tunes you have not yet experienced. I hope they find their way to your reaction channel. #hangovergang forever 🤙🏽.

[@mikefetterman6782]

After the success of the Beatles, and them being shuffled to the US in February of 1964. Instantly, Brit pop agencies were dressing their bands and presenting them like the Beatles to capture the wave. The Animals were the 2nd band in the British invasion. Later that fall, the world would be introduced to Herman's hermits and The Rolling Stones.

[@MrNormaltoo]

and the Dave Clark 5

[@MrNormaltoo]

and the Dave Clark 5

[@dlmullins9054]

I was about 13 when this came out. I was living in Manassas, Virginia. My Dad was a coal miner way down in Buchanan county Virginia but moved up North to make a better living in construction. I was from so far back in the mountains, they had to pipe in sunshine and i felt so awkward starting middle school with city kids. I grew to love it and i really thought this song was the coolest ever. I still love it. Thank you guys for playing this and all the other great oldies.

[@TennTimes]

Eric is incredible, as are the Animals individually and as a group. Eric has always had such an old soul. The interviews with him over the years are so interesting and inspiring.

[@DougRayPhillips]

From the U.S. perspective, The Animals were part of the 1964 British Invasion. Not top tier, but they had several hits, plus Eric Burdon released some solo stuff. The Beatles were obviously the most famous. And The Rolling Stones stood out for their special grunginess and because they tended to play Blues. The Animals were similar to The Stones. Then there were The Searchers, The Dave Clark Five, Gerry and The Pacemakers, and the duos Chad and Jeremy and Peter and Gordon. A bit later, we got The Kinks and The Who on the gritty side, and Herman's Hermits, Manfred Mann and Freddy and The Dreamers on the light or novelty side. And then, American bands like The Byrds and The Lovin' Spoonful developed a sound and presentation modeled after the British bands. That was what the mid-Sixties was like.

[@bluebird3281]

The Animals are top tier, the beatles and the stones had more "pop" appeal to sell and had top tier song writing teams like Lennon & McCarthy and Jagger & Richards. Musically the Animals are top tier. Listen to the Stones version of "Round and Round" and the Animals version of "Round and Round"

[@DougRayPhillips]

@@bluebird3281 Yes, I was referring to top tier in terms of popularity and success in the Invasion era. Talking about who was top tier in terms of actual talent would be an endless discussion.

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

You left out the Yardbirds, the Who, Spencer Davis, Them, and the Small Faces, a few of the most innovative and influential bands to emerge from Britain...

[@johnd8892]

Mimed from their one take 1964 recording. This clip was filmed in 1964 or 65 as part of a UK colour film called Pop Gear for paying theatre release. This explains the early high quality color images we luckily have for this mimed from the record performance and also a few other top UK only music artists from when the film was made. KZbin has quite a few segments from this UK movie Pop Gear with the US contribution being to re title it Go Go Mania and add a few intro segments to satisfy the US audience. A KZbin search for Pop Gear Go Go Mania shows the segments : kzbin.info?search_query=pop+gear+go+go+mania The intro by TCM explains the background of the film. While some of these segments were likely to be shown on US Colour TV much later , the source would originally be this high quality film. Rising Sun is the standout, but the Honeycombs with Have I the Right is a landmark too, In 1964 images not recorded on film would be much lower quality videotape, not the notable quality images used here. Especially with the inferior US NTSC standards often called Never The Same Colour. So lucky the film was made instead of relying on low standard video tape recordings that were usually taped over anyway to save tape cost money or made by filming a TV screen with poor quality results. I would be amazed to see any video recording from 1964 up to this standard of image quality. A better sound source can easily replace or lesser quality film track early source in KZbin postings these days. These films mainly used mimed performances as the vast majority of theatre audiences wanted to hear the music performance as they knew it from the records. Hope this helps people who have the colorized and vidoetape theories that usually pop up.

[@dianewillson1289]

This song was profound in its time. (I was alive at the time.) And think, back then, no autotune. Solid voice sounds.

[@MrJohnw2454]

From their top 10 this was #1. #2 was "Please don't let me be misunderstood".

[@VinE83656]

Speaking of old folk songs, I highly recommend an old Irish folk song called Whiskey in the Jar as done by Irish rock legends Thin Lizzy. It was later covered by Metallica too, but I'd definitely start with Thin Lizzy's version.