SO GOOD!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Animals - When I Was Young REACTION

[@dcepalewis]

Chas Chandler was the bass player in the Animals. He went over to New York and was blown away by a guitarist he heard in a club. He brought him over to the UK and recruited a drummer and bass player and that was how Jimi Hendrix and the Experience came into being. Eric Burdon and Jimi had a very close friendship for years. Interesting how things and people are connected.

[@royalway12]

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnvillanova9984]

He's not on this song...he left already to manage Jimi!

[@bigdave1302]

And then he managed Slade in their heyday.

[@kensolar69]

"When I Was Young" is a song released in early 1967 by Eric Burdon and The Animals; it was written by five of the band members - Eric Burdon (vocals), Barry Jenkins (drums), John Weider (guitar/violin), Vic Briggs (guitar), and Danny McCulloch (bass) - and was the first release to feature this lineup."

[@lkesha82]

And Jimi Hendrix was linked to Scorpions in some interesting way as well 😅

[@amrak5028]

Eric Burden is Timeless

[@johnv61]

“San Franciscan Nights” is my all time favorite. It’s different, slower and more like story telling that you guys like. Has a very cool guitar rif also!

[@chibirenee14]

Amber will love it.

[@peterwong2962]

Me too

[@jenspeterkiel6861]

Also my favorite

[@claresmith-hill9417]

Being from where the Animals are from but younger, I've never heard this song before. He's describing the childhood of children from the North East of England, my childhood in the 1970's. Thanks for letting me hear a song I've never heard before

[@kraig7777]

It's also exactly like the childhood my dad described being a teen in Los Angeles in the 40s. He was 12 when he started smoking but everything else sounds the same.

[@johnvillanova9984]

My mother's family is from Newcastle, where the Animals are from ..even though I'm American, I always felt a kinship with the group! 😎

[@MaijaKarklins]

But he was young in England during WWII

[@stormy8207]

There was always something compelling about Eric Burden. They were very good at the mysterious melody

[@dalesands1857]

Their "Sky Pilot" is great.

[@renep2220]

I love Sky Pilot. 👍

[@johnlisonbee6494]

Make sure its the long version!

[@grindhouseglitch]

Another cool psychedelic song by The Animals is Sky Pilot - hope you guys hit it sometime! If you do, listen to the long version. It's a haunting anti-war song.

[@mgman6000]

Definitely only listen to the long version of sky pilot if you only listen to the short radio version you are cheating yourself Other long songs that you must review is Time has come again, the end by the doors,going home by the Stones, during the psychedelic era bands would put out 10,12 minute songs Amber the best way to get the psychedelic experience is to turn out all lights in your room only have blacklight posters on smoke a joint use headphones and zone out to the music.I did 55 years ago 😊

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Have it on 45rpm, takes both sides. Have the original sleeve on it.

[@wayneelder805]

"Sky Pilot" is definitely a must listen!

[@louiscrispino10]

Sky Pilot for sure!

[@Folthorn]

This was one of my father's favorite songs. He served in Vietnam.

[@trevorreid985]

Amber I love the way you see right through the lyrics of songs

[@vicprovost2561]

Amber has become a musical empath, I get a thrill again from totally familiar songs like its the first time as it is their first time!

[@jhonyermo]

You got that RIGHT. She sees right into them. Thanks for saying

[@jodyjackson5475]

She does her homework

[@waltw4537]

Great tune!! Post-war/end of war England. And beyond. Tough youth. "Sky Pilot" is another great one. About a chaplain in Viet Nam. Great reaction, Guys! Thanks.

[@surlechapeau]

J & Amber, you'll love their "Don't Bring Me Down"!! edit- When I Was Young- This song is noted for its Indian riff, played by an electric guitar and a violin.

[@johnniekight1879]

That sound was a violin and guitar playing as one. I still go to see Eric whenever he's around.

[@827dusty]

Back in the mid 1960s I'd hear my brother playing his albums in his room like every other red blooded American teenager (Boy or Girl) and at 9 yrs. old, really began to appreciate the differences in the different artists and Bands. You begin to form a liking or dislike for certain kinds of music and those that perform it on tv and radio. I became a big fan of Eric Burden, because he was sort of a Bad boy, compared to The Beatles, or even the Stones. Just listen to the lyrics of the songs he sang. They were rarely about loving his girl or Romance. They were edgy and in your face. He's a great artist who loved the Blues and the early rockers of the 50s.

[@jrox6091]

Jay, I love your facial expressions when an interesting or unique intro begins. 😊 This intro always invokes Black Sabbath's Iron Man from 1970 to me. Same sinking guitar riff. There's a big lobby for Sky Pilot in comments. I like that song, but their masterpiece, IMO, is San Franciscan Nights. I've seen this band live a couple of times and Mr Burden's voice is a great baritone treat...for such a petite man! Be blessed❤

[@jhonyermo]

YES San Francisco NIGHTS the best

[@riskyseeds423]

Eric Burdon is amazing. From early on with Please Don't Let Me be Misunderstood all the way to when he joined WAR and created one of the greatest Albums of all time Black Mans Burdon. Along the way he hit the psychedelic movement with Spill the Wine and Sky Pilot but his version of Paint It Black on Black Man's Burdon was awesome along with Spirit and every track on it was great

[@PanarchyInTheUK]

Great recommendations! Will check out that psychedelic stuff!

[@davidward3122]

I actually got to see him with War. Outstanding.

[@riskyseeds423]

A great group from my state. Ran into Eric in the Haight in 67 I think but there were so many great groups around there at the time it's hard to remember@@davidward3122

[@johnhankins3819]

New subscriber here. Just discovered these song reaction KZbin sites a few months ago. Listened to a few of them and ultimately decided on your site, partly because I think you sincerely get it, you’re picking out the essentials accurately, and I happen to be doing an Animals song package for my granddaughters right now. I’m 72. Started introducing my granddaughters to 60’s -‘70’s music a few months ago. You gotta show these kids what they missed.!! Amber, it was a magical time. You would have loved it. Thank you!!! JH😎

[@johnv61]

Yeah “Spill the Wine” is a must listen

[@db-gb5xi]

Tina Turner did a cover of this. But another vote for Eric Burdon and War's "Spill The Wine."

[@geegaz1057]

Yas! Eric Burden and the Animals. You should give his stuff with 'War' a blast too.

[@jackempson3044]

'Sky Pilot.", "We Gotta get out of this place", "San Franciscan Nights" and "Spill The Wine" are great songs of his.

[@alamc200]

Yes, especially the live performance video with War of "Spill the Wine".

[@Russ-gy7tx]

Excellent Reaction Guys, Thank you for doing "When I Was Young." You'll love "Sky Pilot" "San Fransico Nights" "Monterey" and "Don't Bring Me Down"

[@danieljohnson2005]

Yes! All of those are great. They should also do “Good Times.”

[@nolimit7959]

Make dang sure that Sky Pilot is the Long version, with the Bagpipes towards the end!

[@nancyhawkes3531]

He’s was so young when he sang that song. Ahead of his time Loved the animals when I was young. 😊

[@Pauba1946]

This is one of my all time favorite songs. Thank you so much for reacting to it.😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁❤️

[@keithrenninson333]

This was 1967, the time of the hippies in Haight Ashbury in San Francisco, and the psychedelic movement was just starting to get strong. The animals were always a bit on the edge, and why I like them! Thanks for adding this song to your playlist…my playlist of your songs is getting quite long! Lol!

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

"SPILL THE WINE" "MONTEREY" ARE TWO GREAT GROOVES OF BURDEN🎤🎤🎤🎤🎶🎷🎸🎵🎸🎶

[@jerrihadding2534]

Oh, I haven’t been here joining you for far too long! This song reached out and grabbed my heart from the first time I heard it. Thanks with all my heart that you share it with us again!

[@vicprovost2561]

Great song, amazing classic with the Animals and reimagined with Eric Burdon and his Sun Secrets album from 1974, a killer, hard rock treatment, that whole album is well worth a listen. The Animals is a must see whenever reacted to, these songs stand the test of time though of that magical time. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

[@jimdez11]

Sun Secrets, I have that album buried back in the stacks somewhere. Thanks for the reminder, now I have to dig it out.

[@vicprovost2561]

@@jimdez11 Letter From the County Farm. Eric Burdon Rocks!

[@paulbrookes5365]

That's a violin in the background, there is a live version of this out there. Great reaction as always.

[@johnmason1693]

Hey guys thanks so much for playing this Animal track....When I was Young....love this when it came out in 1967...have not heard it in years....Ya'll Rock!

[@joditerry3895]

The Animals, straight from my childhood, so many memories, thank you for this blast from my past! much Love Blessings and Peace

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

Violin. You guys are sooo much fun to watch. And the Animals were an incredible band. As we say in Texas; y'all be safe.

[@raymondohlsen5054]

I've heard The Animals songs that you've reacted to before. THANK YOU for helping me to appreciate them even more. I haven't heard this one in many years!

[@richardkint6531]

Psychedelic rock from the Eric Burden & The Animals. 👍 Many bands at that time including the Beatles were experimenting with Hindu instruments and sounds. Gotta play Eric Burden & War's "Spill The Wine" next. Thanks. 😎

[@mariosarro]

That sound Jay was asking about was done with a guitar and violin , great sound, and great song. You guys are Awesome !! Thanks

[@spacecardinal]

Love this song.

[@simontemplar3359]

effin a! Such a great tune. Eric Burdon is a Geordie legend!

[@DavidB-2268]

That last line very much echoes My Back Pages by Bob Dylan, and amazingly covered by The Byrds.

[@breakingdad8]

You have some very astute followers and totally agree with their song suggestions. You will not be disappointed. Amber, your lyric interpretations are always spot on.

[@miketracy1064]

For their time, they were innovators and very gooooood.😊

[@nowhere982]

Ah..... When I was young..... Love your channel, taking long walks down memory lane,, remembering just how lucky I was to be young listening to this kind of music, feeling just as Eric says. mind untainted by grief, still full of trust and hope..... Truly blessed. Thanks😘🙏🎶

[@johnmyers1069]

Amber, as a latter day Flower Child, give San Franciscan Nights a listen. A bit different than typical EB.

[@richardcramer1604]

Man this is a deep cut, I forgot all about this Animals song haven't heard it for over 50 years. kudos to you for bringing this clasic back to life for me. Some of my favorite Animals songs that you haven't covered yet are Sky Pilot , San Franciscan Nights and We Gotta Get Out of This Place.

[@larsa.8096]

Great stuff. I'm glad my dad bought a Best of Eric Burden & the Animals DVD in the 90s and introduced me to them. Unique. Great.

[@coreymcconnell1908]

Just want to send a thanks for helping me through a lyric of this song. Im 52 years old and have loved this song since i was 14, but the lyrics " pain more painful, laughter much louder" i could never really see the meaning until I watched your reactions. Sounds crazy but I could never really seem to see it. You helped me appreciate this song even more. 👏👏👏

[@dananichols349]

Having been on this Earth for as many decades as I've been, that line "And I was so much older then, When I was young..." hit me a lot harder that I expected.

[@fantasycamp4000]

Yes Bob Dylan used a similar phrase in "My Back Pages"

[@Crapsshooter711]

You all are rockin the classics once again! Eric Burdon and the Animals had their hits and then it was on to War. And as the founder of War, a badass he is! Some early War to get into is Spill the Wine. I know you all will love that one. Eric Burdon freakin rocks and you two put a smile upon my face!

[@truthmatters-jt5up]

The primal vocalisations were absolutely perfect for this song that was so perfect for the time.

[@charlesstone4523]

I love you young folks, and watching your sincere reactions to songs I've been playing and listening to for 50 years. You guys have such good taste, I am really glad you are out there, even though I have have heard all of this stuff for years, it brings a tear to my eyes hearing and then watching your sincere reactions, I love everything from John Denver to Beethoven and Marvin Gaye, and Miles Davis. Love you all

[@31carrier]

I am so Happy you played this song I remember requesting this song when you had fake brink panel behind you along with, Yesterday When I Was Young/Roy Clarke

[@sherrystewart7232]

My 2 lesser known favorites are Gonna Send You Back to Walker (funky!!) And Baby Let Me Take You Home. I could listen to Eric sing his abcs..

[@CousinWhatIsIt]

Great analysis. Burdon was very much a poet like Morrison, and both groups have deep-cuts that are just spoken-word over musical jams.

[@PanarchyInTheUK]

Possibly my favourite Animals track, so haunting. Thanks for reacting! The music video is pretty cool too. I assume it was made 'after the fact', but it really suited the music. Lots of old black and white footage.

[@kimscioloro]

Eric always put so much emotion in his performances.

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

DREAMING CASUALLY - THEE MIDNIGHTERS 1960s groovy themes WHOA ! What an Incredible voice Deep and Mysterious and the music Phenomenal too just like The Animals , the same goes for Thee Midnighters they too have one of the 1960s groovy Rock songs guaranteed to be a hit on your channel.

[@terrycunningham8118]

That drop chord to open the song has been getting to me since 1967. Tina Turner did a great cover of this song.

[@HelenH-fk2jh]

I LOVE this! One of my favourite Animals songs. So cool.

[@kensolar69]

I can still remember where I was when the DJ announced this new Animals song to be played for the 1st time in Hartford CT. It changed my whole perspective of what Rock was. Hartford was in some ways similar to the hard British cities Eric sang about. Note, I was at an Army-Navy store to buy my 1st pairs of Seafarers Bellbottom jeans, same that the US navy wore, store had the radio playing.

[@Barb5001]

A flute sounds like "snake charmer" music? I would suggest that you aquatint yourself with some great iconic classical flute music. BTW classical was that eras pop /rock music

[@jameskneubuhl9115]

The band War was initially Eric Burdon's post-Animals backing band. They made two albums together and had one big hit, "Spill The Wine". Burdon is still out there today, though he's not in the same monetary baracket as his contemporaries The Rolling Stones. My favorite Animals song is "Don't Bring Me Down", which Tom Petty did a really gereat cover version of.

[@drc1989]

My favorite Eric Burden song. It's a 60's masterpiece.

[@shawnkautzman4879]

Jay and Amber thank you for this one. I love it. I was one of others asked you to check it out.

[@nathalieplum2137]

That song came out a few months after I was born. I love The Animals since my big brothers were listening to CHOM-FM in Montréal in the early 70s. Nothing like a song to wake up a sleeping memory that is over 50 years old!

[@jenskater3900]

Animals so much good Songs! like dont let me be misunderstood

[@alana7259]

Don’t know whether you are aware but there are numerous early black and white recordings of Eric Burdon and the The Animals available to view online which are really worth watching. Give it a go.

[@lindsaymac01]

I was in my second year of high school when this was released and it means as much now as it did then. It's always good to see how the music I grew up with still hits people today. Pity I can't say the same of most of the dross that's masuerading as music now. Thanks, guys.

[@NoviJimB]

That's an electric sitar and a violin doing that main riff. The Animals were one of the very few bands to undergo an almost complete lineup change and change in musical style and still stay successful. Eric Burdon was the only remaining member from the orignal band, and they went more 'psychedelic' in 1967, but still cranked out several more hits.

[@richardmartin9565]

Haven't heard this since the late 60s. Good to hear it again.

[@tmssame13]

I played for a softball team in the 70's in a men's league and our sponsor was obsessed with the animals so he named our team the Sky Pilots after said song . At the time I never heard the song so I found it and it is a class A song .

[@robrobertson4619]

“It’s My Life”, “Sky Pilot”, “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place”. All good Animals tunes for your next reaction. 😁

[@jeanineheath2395]

Definitely one of my favs. My big brothers was House of the Rising Son. We played it at his homegoing along with Otis Redding's,Sitting on the Dock of the Bay. We grew up on the ocean and he was a Navy Seal in Vietnam. Taken too soon though by brain cancer. I've been fighting my own personal battle of this disease that really does suck,fortified by my personal relationship with my love for my Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ ❤ since 2019. Right before lock down. Found you guys & you've also helped tremendously. Thank you & keep bringing people from all walks of life together with your beautiful smiles & obvious love for one another & your youtube family. Not to mention the muzak 😂! Peace,Love &Prayers ❤😊 2:48

[@garycp70]

Love this song! First time I heard it was on the premiere of the TV series "Tour of Duty" (about Vietnam) in 1987, when the unit boarded helicopters to be dropped into a hot Landing Zone (under fire). The music of the era has since been replaced, but I the complete series with the original music to enjoy.

[@jillwanlin9558]

Absolutely loved that show. Never missed sn episode. Always a great soundtrack! 🎵🎶❤

[@COLINWARD-v3y]

Eric Burden had that really rockers voice, but also backed up by a great group ,which originally had Alan Price on organ, who went on to do some great solo songs like 'Hi Lili Hi Lo'. This is a cool song by them, another is 'We gotta get out of this place'-Colin Ward

[@KenOtwell]

Yes, "We gotta get out of this place" is a classic Aanimals song - gotta put it on soon.

[@odsbodkins1792]

The first stanza tells you that it was in the 50's when there was still rationing in the UK & times were pretty tough.

[@neilherring]

By this stage The Animals were now Eric Burden & the Animals. Alan Price had gone solo, Chas Chandler was discovering someone called Jimi Hendrix. They incorporated a violin player. Recommended tracks, Sky Pilot, Good Times, and San Franciscsn Nights.

[@MOS650]

Eric Burdon/ War - Spill The Wine Live (Beat Club).

[@ralpholson7616]

This is definitely a deep dive, I love it. They were my favorite band f the British Invasion.

[@charlesmyers8150]

Really liked this one. I'm 71, I was young.

[@alanmusicman3385]

"When I Was Young" covers a similar emotional ground to Dylan's "My Back Pages" which contains the line: "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now" and of course The Byrds had a huge hit with that at about the same time that this one came out. "When I Was Young" was a very minor hit (#45) in UK - though it made #15 in the US where the Animals top-flight success continued for a little longer than it did in their homeland.

[@idalily3810]

Amber nailed it. You feel things so intensely when you're young. As you age, you start to have more perspective due to experience. You become more pragmatic. That's why I appreciate this song so much more than I did--ahem--when I was young.

[@danielmesery2904]

Sun Secrets Album BY Eric B.+ Animals....🎸🎶✌️

[@HarborLockRoad]

" hear me crying" is my top fave Animals song ♥️👍

[@greg196369]

Love you guys for embracing the golden era of rock! The messages where so deep, that they should continue to be celebrated just as Beethoven is. Quality music is to be appreciated, no matter what era. Long live Rock, be it dead or alive!! 🔥😎

[@KenRoerden]

Great reaction to this fantastic, haunting song. I see lots of great suggestions for more Animals here in the comments. Sky Pilot is my favorite, but nobody has mentioned River Deep, Mountain High yet. Please listen to their version of that one.

[@anthonypirera7598]

Awesome song awesome band thanks guys for not letting them die with out hearing them again

[@wulfgreyhame6857]

Another one you might like is "Warm San Franciscan Nights". Though they were Eric Burdon and the Animals by then; Burdon was the only member of the original Northeast English band left.

[@mandarinlearner]

Also check out Sky Pilot by the Animals and the accompanying video to it

[@alleneh]

They were a great blues band in the beginning... speaking of blues... it about time you returned to your #1 guitarist, Joe Bonamassa. ""Cadillac Assembly Line" live at the Greek or "Mountain Time" live at the Royal Albert Hall

[@martinstefanic4718]

really like watching yyour expressions to our music

[@shawnlowrance6528]

Hey Jay and Amber!!! I believe the guitar you're hearing is called a Sitar. It's middle eastern style instrument. The Beatles used one on several of their songs. Norwegian Wood to name one.

[@kirpalite]

It was an electric violin. They used it on their version of the Stones' PAINTED BLACK.

[@shanegraham2500]

My favorite song by The Animals. "I believed in fellow men And I was so much older then ...when I was young" He was in his mid 20's singing about things like this.

[@donnacaldwell3267]

My favorite Animals song.❤

[@alanarakelian5021]

The Animals' "It's My Life" is a must listen, both lyrically and instrumentally.

[@flash1660]

Love the Animals and Eric you might try San Francisco nights with great guitar playing

[@danielflynn8530]

Hello 👋 my wife’s uncle was Hilton Valentine ( guitarist 🎸) and I have met and drank a few beers with him. I spent Christmas with him and his wife my aunt in law. He was such a nice guy he will be missed as he passed away in 2021.

[@1bigrowdy]

Monterey is one of their DEEP cuts. It tells the srory of the first Monterey International Pop Festival which pre dated Woodstock

[@alanlucio3442]

Another great classic. The animals put out some great Music

[@JettRink-b8k]

Thank you the Animals (never forgotten by me) were wonderful...

[@81overon]

Enjoy all of your reactions. Love those braids.

[@guichogf5636]

If you like this one I think you would like Sky Pilot

[@renep2220]

Reminds me of The anti-war Protests from the Vietnam Era. Definitely, Woodstock Protest music. 👍✌️

[@mikehawkins4752]

Always thought this one was very Doorsish. You should check out David Johansen's "Animals Medley" live. Such a great tribute for We Gotta Get Out of This Place, Don't Bring Me Down and It's My Life. 3 more of their great songs.