SO MUCH SOUL!!! | First Time Hearing The Animals - "House of the Rising Sun" (1964) | REACTION

[@andydilling6352]

“We Gotta Get Out of This Place”, “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” and “Don’t Bring Me Down” are all excellent songs by the Animals. Eric Burton went on to a solo career and with the band War later as well. “Drink the Wine” is a good one.

[@danor6812]

I always loved "Sky Pilot." A song about the Vietnam War.

[@kevinflynn4519]

Spill the Wine*

[@lilaelsi5766]

And “It’s My Life” is a kind of anthem of the generation.

[@ed.z.]

“It’s My Life” and “Sky Pilot” are great too.

[@craigplatel813]

When I was young, a pretty unknown song.

[@tauronicodemus8300]

This was the 60's, the tv executives wanted the bands to be solemn on the shows because they thought that was what their audience would want. Nice reaction Young Lady, talk all you want. You have a soothing voice.

[@petrusjnaude7279]

Strangely in this case I feel the solemnity fits the song.

[@ed.z.]

The American TV networks had nothing to do with the bands of the 60s and 70s demeanor. I spent two decades working at a major alphabet network and equal time in music. The bass player for the Animals went on to manage Jimi Hendrix.

[@truckrboat]

This was the first non-Beatles British invasion song to hit number 1 I. The US

[@davidpenney2334]

Aileen the music in the 60s, 70s, and 80s,s was amazing...so many amazing songs, will take you sometime going through it all...if you need any help drip me a line

[@DMKali]

Eric was a beast vocally, even at this young age. Incredible….

[@ThomasKnip]

One of the true timeless classics of pop music. Eric Burdon's voice was insane. And Alan Price at the organ is rocking it!

[@jondaley2588]

Try to find the original from the 1930s and listen to it .

[@ThomasKnip]

@@jondaley2588 Will try, thx!

[@timparker5246]

Yeah, that blues organ relates to Eric's voice and gives the tune an added boost to its soulfulness.

[@1perfectpitch]

Pop?

[@Cadinho93]

The best part of this song is the fact that it was recorded in one take. Perfect! And remember, this was before auto tune. That's his real voice. Eric Burdon is a legend.

[@JuandeFucaU]

there is no microphone and none of the instruments are even plugged in............ it's called dubbing.

[@darthgardner]

@@JuandeFucaUExactly !! its 100% dubbed..but great tune otherwise.

[@marvelstarwarsgeek1511]

Wow one take that is amazing 👍👍👍👍

[@FrowningIke]

One take in the studio. This is mimed.

[@jedislap8726]

If this was done in one take then please explain how the keyboardist is in completely different place at the end?

[@Blue-qr7qe]

Before the British Invasion really launched, there was a serious dive into the Blues music of the American South - the Mississippi Delta region in particular - being shared by young bands in England. When groups like the Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, The Animals, The Kinks, The Zombies, et al arrived on our shores, they were already more influenced by American bluesmen than most of the teens they were playing to. Even the Beatles were playing tunes by Chuck Berry and Little Richard. The blues had been largely ignored by radio stations in the U.S., so we thought all the Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf etc. covers of their songs we were hearing were songs which had originated in England. The Animals with lead singer Eric Burden were a serious blues band.

[@BigTroyT]

This is an OLD folk song from at least the late 1800s, and versions of it had been recorded a couple dozen times before the Animals did their version, and it's been covered over 100 times since, but THIS is widely recognized as the definitive version of the song - and you only have to listen to it to know why. The talent of the band and the passion of 22-year-old Eric Burdon is very much on display here - Eric sounds like an old bluesman telling his tale of woe. Just a powerful performance that never gets old.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Yo Eric Burdon was BORN middle aged. Man was 22 going on 60 here

[@kennethohnemus3192]

Yeah but he looks like 14 LOL

[@bugvswindshield]

if you think THAT, try Colter Wall. Sleeping on the Black Top. He was 20!

[@kennethohnemus3192]

How about Doctor my eyes written by Jackson Browne when he was 16

[@tekay44]

great line. just great music.

[@range_esquivel]

That ‘old soul’ Eric Burdon, still going strong at age 82, currently touring in 2024. Though made several years before I was born, grew up hearing the song. And like many who weren’t around in the 60’s, was absolutely shocked by Eric’s youthful appearance when I first saw him in this video.

[@Ercarret]

It's always funny to see people discover old classics. I remember loving this song as a kid 30 years ago (and have ever since). Crazy to think it was already 30 years old at the time!

[@ninja_tony]

Yep, I’m 38 and first heard it when I was probably 7 or 8. My mom raised me on all the music she grew up with in the 60’s and 70’s, and I’ll be forever grateful for that.

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@ninja_tony Same with my own Mom. I'm a bit older so I actually do remember feeling really bad when news came out about Karen Carpenter passing away. Mom took it pretty hard and I always liked Karen's voice and the fact that she was also a drummer. I was still a kid but it had some effect. I am fully aware that many people these days have NO IDEA who The Carpenters are. It's just really sad. Not enough people are raised on the Classics.

[@lynjenkins6473]

Imagine how it is for a 60+ for when these songs were new. I'm seeing so many people discovering the 60's, 70's and even 80's music that they have never heard of, but meant so much to so many in the day.

[@Ercarret]

@@lynjenkins6473 Haha, I can only imagine! Seeing people discover my childhood music (and movies etc) is a guilty pleasure pastime of mine. I love seeing people experiencing my favorite things for the first time.

[@Rick-or2kq]

@@lynjenkins6473 67 here the songs of the era were the backdrop of our youth. The 60's was a very turbulent decade, war, civil rights struggles, assassinations of major political figures, JFK, Malcohm X, MLK, Bobby Kennedy, all murdered within a 5-year period, many believing that it was plot to erase anyone that could bring about real change. It scared us in a way understanding that the elites would go to any limit to maintain their control.

[@maxsparks5183]

What a great review! I’ve known this song my entire life and loved it. I’m 66. It’s fantastic to witness your appreciation of this classic song performed by this seminal band. I guess I’ll subscribe. 😊

[@elarsh24]

I saw Eric Burdon 10 years ago, and he still sounded great! He made a lot of great music that still plays over FM airwaves. Yeah, I still listen to radio 🤷‍♂️ 60s bands that have unique sounds not usually mentioned are Blind Faith, Traffic, The Yardbirds, etc.

[@andrewwhyte9944]

And Procal Harum!

[@jurgenschmidt2759]

Eric Burdon - one of Britains best Blues voices of the 60's. So iconic, the song and this version. I love it.

[@jamescurfman3284]

Iconic enough for many bands to cover it. My favorite of those covers is by Five Finger Death Punch. They do some really amazing covers, that one included.

[@fastecp1]

Eric Burdon sounds like he has lived a lifetime; if you just heard the song and didn't see him, you would never know he was in his early 20s

[@haventthoughtofanameyet6364]

Pretty sure, although i could be wrong, he was a young teenager when he wrote the words that became this song we hear now

[@deborahr9188]

@@haventthoughtofanameyet6364 this is a very old american song; they just recorded it with their own interpretation.

[@MRxMADHATTER]

That tall bass player was Jimmy Hendrix's manager. ❤🤍💙

[@gypsyroadhog]

Chas Chandler who in the 70’s went on to manage the hugely successful Slade who were the biggest selling singles artist of the 70’s

[@grobertson3171]

Really? That's a cool bit of trivia!

[@thomasmajchrzak2682]

Bei Jimi Hendrix war Lemmy Kilmister als Roadie beschäftigt. Der ist Geschichte.

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

​@@gypsyroadhogChas Chandler was his manager?

[@supergillou6596]

@@dialecticalmonist3405 Yes, he was.

[@MichaelCSmith-pi4no]

This song is a really old English Folk song and has been re-written and re-arranged since the 16th Century. This version is based off of a blues version of this song from the 30’s. There is a rich history to this song and on the last verse where he mentions “going back to the old ball and chain” refers to a time in our history where prisoners would wear a shackles anchored to a cannon ball to keep them from escaping the prison. Love this version and love your reactions. “Don’t let me be misunderstood”, “We gotta Get Out Of This Place” and “San Francisco Nights” are some great Animals songs to listen to and Eric Burden who is the lead singer has some great solo stuff and was also in the band called “War”. Another band worth checking out!! “spill the wine” is a great “War” song with Eric Burden as lead vocals. Other “War” songs include “Why Can’t we Be Friends”, “Cisco Kid” and “Low Rider” although Eric Burden was not the singer for those. Enjoy!!

[@kevinflynn4519]

An old English folk song about New Orleans?? That sounds ridiculous.

[@MichaelCSmith-pi4no]

@@kevinflynn4519 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_House_of_the_Rising_Sun take a look at this Wikipedia page. You may be surprised. The version of this song that “The Animals” are playing is a re-telling of a blues version of the song from the 1930’s. But it wasn’t always a song about New Orleans. I loved this song and did some research on the songs origins and were as shocked as you are.

[@ericreese7792]

@@kevinflynn4519 The lyrics have changed over the centuries, even since this version was recorded. Folk songs are like living things.

[@Volkuth]

You weren't born in the wrong time, you're born in a great time with the opportunity and technology to check out all of the greatest music ever produced.

[@Joachim2012]

Well, I think you missed the point: it's one thing to be able to explore the music of a certain time, but the (theoretic) possibility to live in that era, that allowed the making of that music, is impossible to convey via technology. You lived in that time or you didn't...

[@davidward9737]

Glad to have you back Aileen, you tube and life was empty without your infectious spirit.

[@richardchocolas8800]

The Animals has always been one of my favorites. Eric Burdan's voice is absolutely incredibly soulful

[@andrejsandal2382]

Didn't expect this reaction, BANGING song!

[@mikemath9508]

it takes tremendous talent to tap the cymbals so lightly for any amount of time, and he does it flawlessly

[@jer2xjim]

02:00 - You nailed it Aileen. Long ago, I felt the fierce confidence and deep soul of Mr. Burdon. I think he is almost unique in that that. I'm not very often intimidated by a Rocker but.. in this case, it's so.

[@marvinsarracino116]

Total Classic song! House of the Rising Sun is iconic and just badass! You nailed it as being really soulful and that elec organ solo is awesome! Thanks for making my day Aileen ❤💛

[@Tijuanabill]

Stank face is a compliment. Don't feel bad about it. 😎😎

[@alancleveland7715]

I was 10 yrs old when this song was first released (1964)! Loved it then and love it today ! Thanks for bringing back old memories!

[@1980bwc]

The tall guy on Bass here, is Chaz Chandler. After "The Animals" had a falling out and split up, Chaz became a talent scout. While on a trip over here to the U.S., he went to a club in New York, and was highly impressed by a guitarist performing there, named Jimmy James. After meeting him, he convinced Jimmy to come over to Britain, do some shows and some recording. He didnt think Jimmy James was a very impressive name for an artist. So he talked Jimmy into dropping the James, and begin using his real last name. He also thought, that instead of using the conventional spelling of Jimmy, it would look alot cooler, if he spelled it Jimi. Hence the birth, of one of the biggest Rockstar's in history. Jimi Hendrix. He introduced Jimi to a couple of British musicians, who soon became known as "The Jimi Hendrix Experience". Chaz provided the band with housing and everything else, until they were able to get their music down and make some money. If not for Chaz, the world may have never known Jimi Hendrix, and music would be ALOT different today than it is.

You are a very special person in your personality doing these reactions. The allegory of the way his vocals mirror the pulsing of ocean waves pushing and pulling you along with the song was magnificent. Keep on keeping on!

[@albertsmith9315]

As a student of guitar, when they teach arpeggios, single sequential strings of the chords, this song is used for that. I've spent hours picking the chords one string at a time to this record, trying to match that rythm. Love your reaction!

[@DAM0CLES99]

absolutely love this song such a classic

[@dnorfed]

The animals first playing this song was in 1964 at the odeon cinema in Southend in Essex England, Eric said we’re going to play our new song it’s called house of the rising sun, we recorded it a week ago, and it’s the first time anyone else has heard it, the crowd went wild, they played it 3 times, then the singer Eric said “ we’ve got to get off to welcome the star of the show, here he is, CHUCK BERRY, Chuck came on saying how do I follow that, with that he went straight into Johnny B good, and did the duckwalk, all true, I was there that very night

[@vernhoke7730]

You've got to realize that all those years ago, we basically only heard an artist on the radio. Some of us bought the album or 45, other's were lucky enough to see them live. There was no MTV or internet. Occasionally, these taped or live performances were seen, depending on where they were broadcast. TV wasn't the same either, not a massive number of channels.

[@natividadrodriguezjr9425]

Looking good like always..... The Animals like the Beatlea, the Rolling Stones and the Dave Clark 5 were just a few of the fantastic bands that came across the pond during the US British Invasion.

[@jaybourne1185]

great emotional reaction aileen. "house of the rising sun" by the animals is one of my all time favorites from the 1960s. the eric burdon vocals and band are excellent and the styling, colors, etc of the video represent that time period so well and remind me of the american culture that followed from bands like the carpenters to tv shows like the partridge family, brady bunch, etc when i was very young. if you want to react to an amazing female version of this song, haley reinhart does an amazing job of capturing all the deep soul of this version while reinterpreting in bluesy slowed down way... the a-capella intro is genius and the way haley drops the third chorus down is great not to mention all that rasp, growls and belts that follow through to the end. she placed 3rd on AI in 2011, yet even today, many people consider her performance one of the best ever on that show. i subscribed and look forward to more emotional reactions... good luck with the channel! 😎

[@ramfat]

Probably one of the top 10 rock songs ever made. The definition of a timeless classic.

[@Nueral]

Man this song just made my day today it was a rough start at work this morning but just hearing this made my morning very much better Another amazing reaction as always ❤🔥

[@BarrenCosmos]

Your thumbnails really are the best with how heartfelt you always look in them 🥹Already can tell this reaction is gonna be so good ❤️

[@yearginclarke]

Something I'll mention that I think is relevant...is that the bassist here at the time for The Animals (Chas Chandler) was later on very "instrumental" in helping Jimi Hendrix get discovered. Of course there's more to the story than that, but I'm not going into the full story here, too much to write about. If one wants to, just simply look up the whole back story behind Chas being recommended to check out Jimi in NYC in 1966, and what happened afterward.

[@danielkrberg7551]

UFFFF Aileen...un clasico..The Animals!! Gracias x la reaccion...❤👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@tomthumb3880]

One of my favorite songs.

[@fonkyjunkie]

To me, these vocals are ones of the most powerful in rock history

[@mattschliemann9683]

Holy crap! Yesterday I was watching some of your reactions and I kept thinking I should recommend The Animals. And here we are...

[@AileenSenpai]

Perfect timing! ❤️

[@mattschliemann9683]

@@AileenSenpai yeah I was planning to look thru your videos if you had watched them already before I recommended them haha

[@Russ-gy7tx]

Lead Singer Eric Burdon is powerful in every The Animal's record. "When I Was Young" was a big Fav from 1967. Eric also was with the group War, which released "Spill The Wine" in 1970.

[@fastecp1]

Jimi Hendrix had his last live performance with Eric and War.

[@Dragon_Werks]

"When I Was Young" is my favorite Animals song. It reminds me of my dad.

[@Russ-gy7tx]

@@Dragon_Werks awesome, we’re probably the same age, in the ‘60s we used to ride our schwinn bikes through Los Angeles with transistor radios on the handle bars, the music and then beats anything today.

[@seanchavez5651]

@alieensenpai listen to misunderstood please

[@hectorwd1985]

I love the detail about this video. The drummer is chewing gum. The keyboardist plays next to the drummer until the end, where he is clear across the room.

[@dalmac5978]

And no cables on the guitars, no microphones. Lip-sync to the original studio recording. Kinda funny but still great.

[@RobRager]

@@dalmac5978so few people pick up on that

[@jimwilcox2964]

And that was what i heard broke the guitarist, the picking up the keyboard and moving him

[@michaelklemp5510]

Thank You for leting us "tag along" on this Musical Journey of Yours. 🤙

[@jesstheheathen]

This is one of my favorite songs ever.

[@Elephant2024]

Everything about this effort is topnotch. Whether it is the lyrics or skilled instrumentation.

[@spiritov69]

You have an unbelievable way of explaining your feelings All those words - the way you paint 🎨 Makes you beautiful

[@WanderingOldGuy]

The guy behind Eric broke character. That's why he was smiling. And he was smiling because of the 'antics' it took to get the keyboardist... still playing as this was done in one long take... from the back of the group, to the front. Five guys rotated him from the back to the front on a rolling platform, and the crew hopping around dragging cables and trying not to disturb his playing made the guy smile. Again, you are my favorite reaction person-and I hate these. :D Doesn't hurt you're just gorgeous (I don't even mind the tattoos) and you're truly invested in each song. Thanks! Stay safe!

[@Sp33gan]

This song is very old, its origins can be traced back to an English Folk song, brought to the US sometime in the early 1800s and slightly changed to suit whoever performed it. This version tells of a brothel in New Orleans and The Animals' version is the most well known. This video clip is a little weird, between some band members walking around the set and the drums and keyboard being moved later in the piece. You can also see the lack of cables on the guitars. It was filmed for a movie (I think it was titled Top Gear or Fab Gear?) This is the first lineup of The Animals, their gritty sound reflecting their upbringing in the rough neighbourhoods of Newcastle. After this version of the band broke up, guitarist Chas Chandler found himself in New York where he chanced upon seeing a young guitarist whose style absolutely floored him. He convinced this guy to come to the UK to help jump start his career, found him a drummer and bassist to back him and introduced the new trio to the world as the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

[@Prsboy78]

I love this. This was the first song that I learnt on guitar when I was 8 years old. This song has so much ebb and flow and acoustically as a soloist or duet really brings it to life.

[@danlalonde2751]

This was a BIG hit song when it came out . I was 16 at the time . I started playing guitar when i was 17 . I am sure every guitar player learned to play House of the rising sun .

[@Rick-or2kq]

Heard many young people say has you did, that they were born in the wrong time, having lived that time 60's,70's it makes me smile to hear it. Yes, it was a great time for music.

[@eddunn4121]

When I heard this as a kid in the mid 70s it was already an “oldie,” but the impact that great songs have is permanent. IMHO, I think the dichotomy between the musical precision of the band and Eric Burdon’s raw voice makes this indelible. Alan Price, the keyboardist, was immensely talented. The bassist Chas Chandler was a pro (credited as the “discoverer” and then manager of Jimi Hendrix). Eric Burdon is a vocal beast. The whole combination is sublime.

[@bubbavonmax4211]

I was 6 when this song came out and I remember my brother listening to it all the time on his record player while practicing the notes on his guitar. I was a first grader who knew every word of that song, along with a few other songs on the album. I felt pretty grown up for a kid, however, it was still another 5 years before the folks let me start growing my hair a bit longer like the Animals, Stones, and other bands. I just turned 66 over the weekend and appreciate greatly the so many happy memories provided by the music you react to. Keep it up and thank you❣❣❣❣❣❣

[@jamescurfman3284]

Cool! (belated) Happy Birthday to you! :)

[@bubbavonmax4211]

@@jamescurfman3284 Thank you.

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@bubbavonmax4211 You are very welcome. I hope you got to have as much fun as you wanted and not too much to handle. :D

[@bubbavonmax4211]

@@jamescurfman3284 These days I can handle just about anything. After my nap, that is.

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@bubbavonmax4211 :D

[@teroholopainen1017]

I just heard this twice live a month, month and a half ago. The Animals were on their farewell tour in Australia and I saw them in Sydney and then happened to be in Canberra couple of weeks later when they were there. So, went to listen to them again. Fabulous concerts! John Steel in the drums is the only original band member, but at the age of 83 he can still handle those sticks :)

[@leonardmarinacci4303]

I love this song, I love this video and I love your reaction to it. I wish I could be hearing it for the first time again. I instantly crank the volume anytime this song comes on the radio.

[@stk0308]

A great "modern" retelling of a very old folk song. And Eric Burdon, an Englishman with a delta soul.

[@alanbarr9327]

Eric Burdon! WOW! There are very few singers who can give a rock song like "House of the Rising Sun" that touch of soul to make it perfect! I can only think of the late, great Amy Winehouse! These are once in a generation singers! Thank you, Aileen for sharing this wonderful piece of art with us! Carry on! 💓🤘👍

[@barrylavender7938]

Brilliant song and band. They were my Mother's favourite band other than The Beatles. I would recommend "We gotta get out of this place" and "Don't let me be misunderstood" by them too.

[@kirpalite]

This phenomenal song goes back to the early 1900s OR POSSIBLY EARLIER. So many people covered this song, however, this version was the very most popular. In the 1960s, this was the most played song in the pool hall I frequented. In fact, the Animals had the most played songs in Wally's pool hall. Try some of their other hits like WE GOTTA GET OUT OF THIS PLACE, WHEN I WAS YOUNG, and DON'T LET ME BE MISUNDERSTOOD. The Animals really resonated with the rebel crowd.

[@phihz513]

Thank you for sharing what you really feel. A good bartender is a precious person.

[@jeffjaeger739]

I grew up hearing this song on classic rock stations, and songs by CCR, too... and with both bands, I was really surprised when I saw the lead singers for the first time. they look so young for the powerful, soulful voices they have! (of course, I've seen a few really young girls, too, on KZbin...)

[@brianhildreth9099]

When you speak, you seem to have that vocal hesitation, when your brain is thinking faster than the words you want to say and you kinda do the "ah,ah,ah" thing..... I just melt. You're passionate about this and I'm here for it! Love this tune, always have. Top shelf content Aileen! Thank you.

[@russellwood8750]

I love watching your reactions to a bunch of songs I like. my favourite bit is screaming at the iPad telling you to play the goddamn song lol. My wife says I should just play my music from my music library, but I have to admit it’s more fun screaming at the iPad telling you to play the song it’s like watching a sport event when you scream at the team like they can hear you, lol

[@jasongode6179]

Im so Glad you're back;; hopefully for good!! I've noticed several reactions Ive got to catch up on....... You're the woman in my dreams & don't Ever let nothing OR no one being you down. Keep Rocking!!

[@matthewkirkhart2401]

The use of video here is stellar as well I think. Visually it looks like pretty much anything else being done on tv at the time in terms of how they are dressed, hair styles, etc., but the fact that they march around the set really creates that funeral dirge/march visual that compliments the music and the lyrics so well.

[@allanboyer2769]

This is a true rock classic. Number one in England, the U.S., and Canada when it debuted. You do want to make sure to start it from the first note, though.

[@theresamorris6206]

I had to come search if you had heard this before. One of my favorites ever. I'm so in love w/his voice . Goose bumps every time every time !! So in love with Man without a doubt. Check out gotta get out of this place and San Francisco nights by them as well

[@larrywheels762]

I really enjoy you enjoying my favorite songs. Your real. The way you feel the song. You go with the flow of the song.

[@firecwby1999]

@aileensenpai you weren't born in the wrong time. you were born in the right time to be able to enjoy classic music in addition to current releases.

[@djnathanj]

Been subbed to the channel a while now, but finally have to say something: It is SO amazing to see someone who experiences music like I do. We don't hear it, we feel it. Thank you so much for sharing and letting this middle aged X-er know they're not alone. Much love and support. 🙂

[@BrunoBarata78]

Started watching you for Ren's reactions, but this is a classic and i love to see Younger people discovering this.

[@skarcrowzgaming7838]

love this song...thank you for covering this...this was played at my dads funeral...

[@paulrivas7233]

I was born 79 my family got me into the music so the soul in my blood and by the way I love sam Cooke They are the best in the 60s like the Beatles the who the rolling stones they are blues band you have to know the UK bands from the 60s beautiful 💖

[@islandseeker1260]

The visuals went full circle like you said... and did you notice the organ player moved from the front to the back? I also thought you'd appreciate the reversing of the standard black & white colors of the organ keys.

[@Oskitzo]

I love how expressive you are, especially when you are talking. You can see the passion, not just hear it.

[@theofficialgreenkane]

Your a doll, love the way you convey your thoughts & emotion ❤

[@artsilva]

This brings back sweet memories, thank you Aileen, you're the best. This was the first song I learned on the guitar in the 4th grade, didn't know what the song meant until many years later but it was fun to play.

[@mfsoab]

Ah yes another classic! There is also a nice metal cover of the band Sentenced which still is among my favorite versions of this song.

[@michaelandrew4488]

LOVE the keys in this tune . The keyboard is a VOX Continental - certainly has that 60s sound.

[@w.c.orielly9059]

nicely done video description... this is one of my ALL TIME personal favorite songs EVER!!! you are clearly in touch with the emotional side of musical interpretation... and you LISTEN w/o judgment. & i applaud u 4 that... ty for your reaction.. i am and have been subscribed to you for quite some time now.......... wish i could buy you a beer... and have a chat.... peace

[@TheVioletPhoenix]

What a crazy full circle...I have only just found out through your reaction to this song, that "The Animals" were born in my little home city of Newcastle in England...and it is one of the most iconic songs of the 60's and I never knew!! Mind...Blown!

[@oakharborben]

Thanks Aileen, my Mom died a year ago today and this was her favorite song until today I haven't been able listen to it since, but I watched this and had a good cry and got back this tune that was a huge part of my life. Thanks again 🙏

[@erinnswan7063]

My condolences. My Mom passed last year in May. I miss her so much.

[@robertmartyr9432]

Absolutely brilliant! Gave me chills

[@ThistleAndSea]

Good one, Aileen! Yep, a damn good job for sure. Love this song! Thank you for sharing this with us. 🙂

[@howardbrown911]

One of your best Reactions Aileen! At one point you broke into the most wonderful smile and wow! I love how you can get into the music so deeply. You are right, with your soul you should have been born 60 years ago> God bless you for bringing this music into the current era. Sometimes it really needs it!

[@denniseldridge2936]

Wow, this brings back memories! When I was six or so I was handed down a record player and a small collection of records from my older half-sister. Amongst a number of other great artists, there was an Animals Best of, or Greatest Hits, or whatever, and this was probably the track that got the most play. However they were a great band overall, and made some fantastic hits, much of them covers of American blues bands, which was pretty much the thing one did at the time. Most iconic 60s bands' first albums were cover collections with a few originals thrown in. Sadly they never quite broke out of being a cover unit and transition to being original songwriters, but their music lives on and is basically timeless. This particular song is a bar band favourite, from a song written in the early 20th century. It was supposedly about the evil of the brothels in New Orleans, but many speculate that it was about one particular brothel. Thanks for bringing back this wonderful memory 🙂

[@artmeddaugh6669]

It's great to have you back! Love your reactions, so don't go anywhere.... Ever Again. 😘

[@josesilva1558]

Very good reaction, timeless song. Aileen, you must hear a cover of this song made by the band Geordie, the lead singer at that time was Brian Johnson from AC DC. HAPPY FOR YOUR RETURN

[@brianboye8025]

I was worried at first that you might not feel this song. But then I came to my senses. Great reaction, thanks so much.

[@chrisfeist1415]

Hi Aileen, just wanted to say that I'm a big fan of yours. I can't express how awesome you are 😊. You should react to The Beatles -Hey Jude. Great band and great song, you won't be disappointed.

[@fredklein3829]

My first encounter with Aileen Senpai and WOW! I'm subscribed now and look forward to more impassioned endorsements of great music with her.

[@bangganteng]

So much soul 😍🤝🇲🇨

[@stephen9302]

Way before my time (but great song 🎵 👌)

[@markdecker6190]

As always Aileen loving your honest heart-felt thoughts and reactions. Keep 'em coming! As someone else already mentioned I think you would really enjoy the song Black Betty by the group Ram Jam.😸

[@HeliRy]

Love how much lore this song has, probably more than any other that found it’s way into rock history. How can a song grow to be this iconic… and no one knows who wrote it, or when or where? It’s crazy.

[@TZ61]

This traditional folk song is essentially a funeral dirge, as played by The Animals here. The story we are told, and what we can fill in between the lines is of a life gone wrong. The group actually enacts a funeral procession as was done way back in the day in which the body would be carried through the town. "Spill the Wine" by Eric Burdon and War would be a nice change of pace. Great upload.

[@greggbell9837]

This was a legendary one-take song, and for the era, this video quality was awesome. Love The Animals! Thx

[@rayvanhorn1534]

What a voice...what a song. So glad you enjoyed it Aileen.

[@davemack3074]

Hey man!.. you're my favourite reactor...I think your feelings are so natural and a lot of the time match my own. Please reacted to Fleetwood Mac "Oh Well" awesome guitars! Big love...good vibes!

[@bruce-e-bonus]

I can see why you get so many views - so fluent, such an expressive face and body language. So watchable

[@neiloliver4745]

A classic British band that lasted over 50 years, but barely were noticed by the press were The Pretty Things. They started as a straight-up blues/R&B band like The Rolling Stones (co-founding member Dick Taylor was an original member of the Stones) then evolved into maybe the first alternative band that experimented in all directions, credited with the first rock opera "S.F. Sorrow" and other great albums like "Parachute." They were the missing link between the blues rockers like the Stones, the Yardbirds, and Zeppelin; the adventurous songwriters like The Beatles, The Kinks, and the Who; and the psychedelic space rockers like Pink Floyd and Hawkwind. Bowie covered them, and they were signed to Zeppelin's label for a time. David Gilmour memorably joined them for "The Final Bow" a filmed record of one of their last concerts. Well worth a look and a listen.