Eric Burdon: "Gotta Serve Somebody" (Acoustic Live In Joshua Tree)

To celebrate (and benefit) Amnesty International's 50th year advocating for human rights, an astonishing roster of artists from Adele to Ziggy Marley have all contributed their own interpretation of a Bob Dylan song. Many, like Pete Townshend and Lucinda Williams, give straightforward readings, while the likes of Rise Against and Queens of the Stone Age crank up the volume, and Elvis Costello and others get a little more experimental.

Eric Burdon, meanwhile, outfits "Gotta Serve Somebody" with a Bo Diddley beat. Google visited Burdon near his home in the desert of Joshua Tree, California, where he and his band treated us to a live version of the tune as the sun set behind them.
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[@kbbooth7416]

Eric Burdon is still kicking ass and taking names! He's quite possibly the coolest man around. And, damn, That Voice still moves me. Wow...

[@eugenesteenhuisen4065]

I love this song and I absolutely love this rendition by Eric. Too good man.

[@dynjarren8355]

Great rendition of a good Dylan song that tells the truth! God Bless Eric Burden! He survived the Rock n Roll excess of the Seventies. He used to be a drinking buddy of Jim Morrison and Alice Cooper. Alice Cooper quit drinking and took up Golf and it saved his life. Jim kept drinking and moved to Paris. Eric is still making music! 👏🏻🎸😎

[@Ultimonas]

Wow. An old classic shines in new splendor!

[@seatech1]

I took my first date to an Eric Bourdon concert in Scranton, Pa.! She was a sweetheart, and we were both too young to go any further, but I still remember that. That may have been around 1969 or 70. Maybe 1971. It was a great concert, with the Animals, I believe.

[@DirkjeA]

This old fox will live for ever......... if not in this world, than at least in my heart.

[@josephferguson4507]

DirkjeA amen

[@robertsumners931]

She said ''heart'' not heaven !!!

[@oldrvr]

Yes he’s the silver throated, silver fox!

[@Franky5s]

This Englishman can sing the Blues, everybody needs to see him perform live.

[@AwesomesandsmusicAwesomesandsm]

Franky5s I want to see him live but he is more in America than out 😢

[@sheripeters365]

Awesome60sand70smusic Awesome60sand70smusic He tell s a great story about it in his book. He got railroaded yet again

[@robertbrindle8901]

MY FAVORITE SINCE THE EARLY 60'S GO ANIMALS !!!!!

[@PeMoFilm]

I saw him at the tent festival in Constance (South Germany) and admired his still strong an expressive voice.

[@josephdelagarza835]

Burdon in da house!

[@genezucker2878]

Eric still has it! He served the song well.

[@ajdoubleu4218]

What ever song he decides to sing, he just nails it !

[@FlatdiskNet]

Happy 81st to Eric Burdon! 😎👌

[@cherylpostlethwaite8089]

Eric ,singing a Bob ,song Hell yes

[@chrisw353]

Eric is Awesome , even gets better as time goes on ! Awesome Band too

[@PsychicPhilosopher]

I’ve always loved this song, but Eric Burdon singing it is my very favorite version of it. Same with 16 Tons. So grateful for this video.

[@stevewoan6]

Very cool version of one of my favourite Dylan songs. There are a lot of truths to these lyrics, when you think about it

[@egreenbery]

One of Bob's best songs ! ( Meaning that I would include it in his top 200 )

[@mickkollins]

I've listened to a LOT of covers of this BD classic..Shirley Caesar, Mavis Staples, Bob of course....but this is really good..LIVE at Joshua Tree..love the arrange,ent..love that Eric tipped his hat to Bo Diddley!

[@sheripeters365]

This is a great song. Great setting, nearly in his backyard. Just listen to that voice........smooth.....The Great Eric Burdon.......

[@oldrvr]

Still so great!

[@Pkim3044]

Love you Eric...your music is timeless...❤️

[@barrypeterson6725]

Gotta love those lyrics. Great question posed by Bob Dylan.

[@Adamfront]

Love you Eric.

[@davian8641]

The al-kehol paved a path to hell, sobriety brought me enlightenment. It’s your choice. I am free and enjoying life. Eric Burdon is one of the coolest rock stars ever

[@normbean1976]

As for me & my house we shall serve the Lord

[@dennisboyd1712]

AMEN

[@DerekLyons]

Brilliant Eric!!!

[@aureliatribegurl226]

"... maybe somebody's old bear ..." - LOVE that line! You are the people's care bear, Eric. Love forever!

[@oldrvr]

Eric’s birthday is in 11 days…May 11, 2023! Happy 82nd birthday Eric!

[@Karusuando]

You gotta love Eric Burdon ❤

[@hoodagooboy5981]

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!

[@quintiliusincitatus3790]

cool Eric! You still got it, dude😉

[@tnbmusic1]

Great job Eric, I love the song I think you did a great job with it, I've always been a fan. so glad I found this video thanks to who ever posted this.

[@jamiehalifax4954]

Spill the wine babay !! Right on! Had no idea eric was even still alive..let alone sounding just as good as tom jones !

[@jerryobrien]

Yes Sir. Great job!

[@ljubicapopovic8811]

Eric is the King! I adore everything he made! What a personality! 💝

[@jamesavaughn]

Its worth every penny.....Burton makes sense.

[@marcosgomes7681]

Jim Vaughn Richard?

[@Kdogg21forever]

I love you Eric forever!

[@karenmiller2042]

Exellent Eric Exiting Enduring❤️❤️

[@marcosgomes7681]

yes Mr Burdon respect, great version

[@sr4663]

Well done indeed. Eric serves up this Dylan gem with style.

[@YVONNEStout-g6f]

A man way ahead of the times a genius I love to sing the blues I sing to his songs every day

[@alisah1993]

Eric Burdon is amazing 😎

[@sandrablum1370]

He's the man!!!!

[@davidbutler8850]

Always love the voice of Eric burdon... I always like singing along with him... That started my style...🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kenmcfarland4287]

Brilliant, it sure grabs me ! Class musicians.

[@NPoetic]

Eric, you can always surprise me

[@Mathuradasji]

Brilliant, well done Eric and groovy band !

[@marycigarettes]

eric is still great at this time in his life.

[@frankrogers9844]

Eric Burdon was the Greatest!

[@oldrvr]

Is

[@frankrogers9844]

@@oldrvr your right, is!

[@EricBurdonFan]

Love You Eric!

[@xotimox9]

Cool , hits home, love Bob , Eric and Yeshua Tree

[@bornerb]

The best Singer prformes the best Poet. What a gift, thx you guys . . . you made my live so rich . . .

[@oldrvr]

Still amazing!

[@GunCollector007]

Awesome!!!

[@itaykoh1]

best version of this song

[@bigtimten]

Eric, keep it coming. you just rock

[@IrisPatricia]

Thanks, Eric! I really enjoy this one! :)

[@TheLightbright01]

Always loved Eric since mid 60's. My 1st hubby was1 yr his senior. Went with my 1st Boyfriend looked just like you when you were younger.

[@telsport]

Burdon is very broad in scope. Good stuff EB

[@Iamjamessmith1]

I know a lot of retired people who don't serve somebody and they love it!

[@katmarino4120]

They are serving.....if not the Lord its the devil..........whether they realize it or not.

[@Iamjamessmith1]

@@katmarino4120 you see the world as us and them as good and bad as black and white as Jesus and the devil. And this is a viewpoint that is unnuanced and absolutely silly. It is also stupid and against humanity.

[@Iamjamessmith1]

@@katmarino4120 Christians see the world as the devil and God and people as saints and sinners and psychologically they see the world as them who are not us and us who are the greatest supers most unbelievable team in the world and really the only team in the world that has God as the head and we are glorious and we are super and we are unbelievable and we are amazing and we will go to heaven and everyone else to hell. It's a simple and an ignorant argument and a simple and ignorant God that makes it portrays it or in any way supports it, as well as all the people on that team are simple and ignorant.

[@rickcoleman8277]

pleasant surprise. What a great take!

[@vivanyates4680]

loved the guitar playing

[@Cherr1]

What a fantastic version of this song! And so nice to see that Eric still has it. In fact, he's got even more soul than he had back in the day. The band is smoking, too.

[@sinasina8669]

So cool Eric

[@dagopalmero2269]

best version out there

[@willbaldwin3605]

Eric Burdon will always be the man!

[@bjornebraaten]

nice track Eric!

[@marycigarettes]

flippin great

[@dmtfifi3811]

This is one of my favs from dylan thanx

[@elmagozurdo2058]

excelente!!

[@PeterKreutzerkroyte]

Sweet and true.

[@jamiehalifax4954]

I had spill the wine on a ktel 20 original hits album in 69/71 when I was between 9/11yrs old..loved it now loved it then ! This makes me think of tom jones doing black betty..maybe its the accent ?? Maybe its cause they are 2 cool cats..👍👍

[@stlimajo]

Eric and band serving the Muse's here. Nice one.

[@SaphirSouenEstherG]

Shared on Google+, May 11, 2018 - *Happy Birthday to Mr Eric Burdon!*

[@alisah1993]

ERIC BURDON ♥

[@davidcarlson1208]

Nice!

[@STOCKOPTIONSBAND]

Esto es Realmente Bueeeenooooo !!!! Serve Somebody acoustic...total Eric, que grande eres...

[@guacamolekid8883]

Check out Eric video singing "Don't Ever Leave" from 2023 Greek movie. There at 82 he still blows me away ! Thanks for posting this one. It too is great. Cheers

[@susiejohnson9012]

Serve it up. Spill. That Wine and keep on Rockin

[@sheripeters365]

ERIC BURDON THE BEST WHITE MAN BLUES SINGER EVER PERIOD💙💚💙💚💙💚💙

[@joe54b93]

EXCELLENTE' ...THAT'S THE 'MAN.'

[@josephdelagarza835]

Burdon, you the best

[@NPoetic]

very unique cover, I like it

[@dadedowuh]

Excellent! ❤️

[@TheLightbright01]

The roots of the song comes from Joshua 24:15, and he sang it at Joshua Tree, Cali.

[@13Aureille]

Cette version est fantastique!

[@markburton4315]

Always got it Eric, I shook your hand

[@acldana]

The best !

[@sup393]

Damn that hits

[@pattysherwood7091]

If you do not serve the Lord in Spirit and truth, you will serve the devil in misery. That is the reality of life.

[@nicolabobar3634]

Super!!!

[@edmuller9478]

That's the absolute TRUTH

[@cryptobradley2006]

Thank you JESUS !!

[@gpelrine]

Lovely to hear Eric Burden in such good voice and creating such a clever arrangement. I'm not sure about how innocent you were in Germany, though, Eric!

[@oldrvr]

It’s Eric…he has to be innocent! 😉

[@GREG62944]

This is real good

[@YVONNEStout-g6f]

King Eric

[@dimitrijemitic4143]

Eric is always Eric, but these young guys sure can play and sing (great back vocals, and guitar)

[@jackiehackett1402]

Luv u Eric

[@ernsto54]

Like old wine, he gets better with age

[@matthewcaterson7957]

I wish a lot of people would understand this song. PEACE

[@josephdelagarza835]

King

[@josephdelagarza835]

I'll like my own post , the King is right, all of a sudden gone, but not forgotten

[@carolynlyfordsullivan1377]

extremely interesting

[@oldrvr]

One of my big regrets is that I was never able to see Eric perform in person! Sad. 😞

[@pamelaj.miller5115]

Eric does it KEWL !!!

[@anitanash6780]

Man, this cat's sooo cool.

[@josephdelagarza835]

Hail yeah