What Happened to The Animals?

[@bifaith100]

the animals had a real good sound..they did alot of great songs.. eric burden has a great voice and a real soulful delivery

[@doccyclopz]

Saw all five originals together for the last time back in 1983. They didn't disappoint and I consider it one of my favorite concerts that I ever attended

[@thelakeman5207]

I saw one of their shows at the same time in '83. They did all their original original songs, perfectly! The Animals were one of the best bands of the British Invasion.

[@zickafoose]

They were great and Burdon was the best vocalist of the Invasion. He had an amazing voice.

[@goRVacrossAmericaRVLifestyle]

great stuff, thanks for doing this. those days in the 60's were days that we will never see again with any band

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheBillyKmusic]

Eric Burdon currently resides in Athens, Greece. In fact, he did a surprise gig at a small village in the mainland, which the one next to where my family there lives.

[@crazypainter56]

he lives in CALIF. near joshua TREE--OUJA -CALIF --and yes I know where his wife is from---

[@TheBillyKmusic]

@@crazypainter56 My friend in Athens always seems to run into him in Athens. In fact, visited him at his apartment in Kypseli. So apparently he has more than one residence, as do other artists. His wife is a native of Greece, by the way.

[@bernicemoore5182]

Burdon has been living in Greece! His wife Marianna, though American is also a Greek national. Back in October, Sting celebrated his birthday in Greece with Eric.

[@lucydinning8602]

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[@anthonyrichardgravallese8489]

Often wondered where he'd end up God bless him and naturally you and yours...

[@zroy9263]

I love these cats! These white dudes by way of the Uk, were true purveyors of the blues! Eric Burdon was one of THE greatest British blues singers period! The work that he recorded with WAR afterwards is proof of that. Really soulful and funky shit. Chas Chandler's bass playing was on point! Their guitarist Valentine, was wicked when it came to throwing down Chuck Berry and John Lee Hooker licks, solos and grooves! This band was completed with solid players on drums and the organ as well. I really respect and enjoy this band. An outstanding complement and addition to the British blues and MOD scenes!

[@johnpeglau713]

Saw most of the early 60's groups in the UK live By far the Animals were no question the best on stage.

[@gmb858]

I saw the Animals open for the Rolling Stones in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 23, 1965. They played a full set and, in this 15 year old's ear, outdid the Stones! Burdon was amazing; he didn't need a microphone to reach the cheap seats. His take on House of the Rising Sun live still resonates in these old bones these 58 years later. They came across as an authentic blues band, visceral and feral. I had to get used to Jagger's gyrations that I though took away from their performance. They had the #1 on the charts with "Satisfaction" which they closed with and it was a bitchin lick by Keef to hear live as a new song. I still go back and forth, both bands were great, their newness and focus was high energy. It was a wild time to hear song after song that are now etched into the rock legends. John Sebastian of the Luvin' Spoonful tells it to those of you who weren't around in the 60's, He sang "I'll tell you about the magic, and it'll free your soul But it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout a rock 'n' roll"

[@Ian-bq7gp]

What a great band. They were pioneers of British blues. Sadly they are rarely heard on the radio and lack the recognition the stones and Beatles received even though they went to USA in the mid 1960s. Eric Burdon is still great and his album he bought out ten or so years ago is in my opinion some of the best singing he has ever done. He is amazing live and I remember him singing with Jon Bon Jovi amongst other greats. Another great artist who has only been appreciated more is Rory Gallagher

[@georgewielosik1567]

Ian well said 👏, 2020 vision, cradel rock.

[@marinazagrai1623]

Oh no, not Bon! He is so much better than Bon! We agree they are much better than the Stones and Beatles.

[@pyannaguy4361]

Just a sidelight: Chas Chandler was so much more than "just" the bass player in The Animals, not that I'm trivializing that accomplishment. A quick SEARCH is pretty interesting & worth the time of anyone interested in a compelling chapter in Brit & US music of the 60s & 70s. He was BIG in introducing Jimi Hendix to The UK and, hence, the world!

[@doccyclopz]

and Slade also

[@rickwaldron4255]

Keep in mind chas Chandler was with Hendrix for quite a while.. all the real musiasians are getting old now we still ha ve there very fond memories memories

[@rickwaldron4255]

Memories are nice to enjoy ..locked away in our minds forever..time goes on for every one Even Charlie watts a legend ...stayed with the stones his hole life Always on the seen

[@rickwaldron4255]

This is why I say were very lucky to hear these musicians in there time perform time less tunes . Now it's all plastic crap not for me

[@rickwaldron4255]

The real musicians we will never witness it again

[@SuperBeachbum74]

The only group from the British Invasion that had any soul. Love their song, “ one monkey don’t stop no show “ !

[@mixaliskokkinos1496]

Do you remember "THEM"?

[@BeSm-qq6rs]

I still have the Animals albums in mint condition from the 1960s left to me my Dad.

[@mechtheist]

I got to see Burdon and some version of The Animals back in the early 80's at the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach Ca., it was magical

[@brentlund2272]

ANIMALS ON TOUR..........BEST ALBUM OF THE 60 "S

[@CathyTx2001]

Thanks....enjoyed listening!

[@PipeMan1958]

You didn't mention in 1993 Eric Burdon formed a band called Eric Burdon Brian Auger Band. They recorded one album called Access All Areas Live. The album is a double album, and it has some of the greatest extended versions of the animals songs, with Burdon's greatest vocals he ever recorded.

[@borisyelp5195]

I was saw him and Robby Krieger playing in Tahoe that year great show.

[@johnbettmann1404]

I'm Crying is one of my favorite all time songs.

[@roybennett4445]

Thats very strange..its my too..you have been neemed a true fan.

[@tirebiter1680]

Eric Burden, the lead singer. Got work singing with other bands. I recommend "Spill the Wine" with War.

[@martyirwin3514]

I have watched & listened to several of your videos. As far as your delivery, this was by far the best. Seems like you have received critical comments, taken them to heart & practiced before recording...Way To Go!!!

[@KMK7355]

He has problems pronouncing words that end in N for certain and ends certain parts of his descriptions like he needs to take a breath. Find him and Nostalgic Nicks deliveries have lots of room to improve. I would think that a little more concentration will fix it.

[@groverbaker6404]

Top 5 uk band!!! Awesome live performances and great lps!! The uk issues for instance..thanks for a great job

[@whathappenedtothem_]

The Animals don’t get talked about enough today.

[@northnsouth6813]

House of the rising sun was recorded in one sitting, they came down to London by train with all os their instruments. A rift between Eric and Alan Price came about as Price had his name put on the American release as the composer of House of the rising sun and such took the royalties.

[@mikewest1542]

It was agreed before that they were sharing royalties , shows you how naive the Animals were apart from Price who was incredibly greedy !

[@crazypainter56]

Price claims he was forced into it either by micky Most or Mike Jeffries-threatened physically

[@northnsouth6813]

@@crazypainter56 Price would say that but it didn't stop him keeping the money which he could have shared out with the other band members. “The last time I saw Alan Price was at a 1983 reunion show. At that time I was willing to forget about the past and set the record straight. We collectively asked him if he was ready to start sharing future royalties for House of the Rising Sun. When he refused, that was the last time I ever spoke to him,” says Eric.

[@crazypainter56]

@@northnsouth6813 It's sad -he has great talent -but as a human being -he's a THIEF

[@crazypainter56]

@@northnsouth6813 Well he's a Thief and afraid to fly??? -he leaves the Animals and flies to NY to hang with bob Dylan-and everyone knew---

[@martinschulz9381]

Many of those 60s bands as good as they were could not have made it in today's music climate, but the Animals definitely could have.

[@nuwavedave]

Most bands today couldn''t have made it in the '60s. There were only 4 sound effects: Mosrite Fuzz, Vox Wah-Wah, Reverb, and Vibrato. We didn't even have Stage Monitors. Back then, you had to have raw talent. I'd like to see today's musicians make it without Autotune - or record an album on a 2-track or 4-track tape machine. Today's kids have it dead easy. We had to hike 5 miles through 6 feet of snow, with our gear strapped to our backs - just to make it to a gig!

[@martinschulz9381]

@@nuwavedave My point is is that the Animals music is timeless and could have easily made it in any decade.

[@rodgerrodger1839]

Keep going! Every video is showing a marked improvement! You're doing a thousand times better. You're in a tough racket.....keep on posting.

[@brucemacmillan9581]

Rodger... the guy talks like he has marbles in his mouth.

[@friendofbeaver6636]

I saw Eric Burdon play at a local venue (

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Jealous

[@alanwann9318]

The Animals were screwed by their manager

[@justinparkerthewildwolf6394]

Eric Burdon always looks like Dad 😅

[@edfulginiti8798]

Love me some Animals!

[@anthonyrichardgravallese8489]

This is one of the only documentaries that has been done with class. Thank you, sir. All the others are really misleading about all the bands, not just the animals. I've seen him. 3 times Once in germany awesome shows!!!

[@ronauble4767]

Please don’t let me be misunderstood is my favorite

[@williamoxendine6121]

The Beatles Dave Clark five Rolling Stones Animals searchers kink’s they all had the talent and sound great bands

[@JIMMYBUSHIDO]

When they had finished HTRS, They were asked who wrote this Price said he arranged it. Ever since , he got the writing royalties. And continues to get them til this day. Burden never forgave him , and they never spoke to each other again.

[@Rog5446]

Excellent Résumés of The Animals. I remember signs that were posted up in a (London) west end R&B club, proclaiming, The Animals are Coming.

[@steveshattah]

Eric burdon headlined a 60s band festival about 12 years ago that came through Atlanta. He looked pretty much like Grandpa Simpson but he and his band gave a great performance. Noticeably better than Jack Bruce and his fake version of Cream.

[@kiltedwolf2]

I saw him and whatever band he had assembled also in Atlanta. This time around '82, maybe '83. I do know that he was 42 yrs old at the time and still sounded great. Saw him at the Fox Theater. I had a front row seat in the balcony which was almost on top of him and the band. I too grew up with the Animals and the British Invasion. While it wasn't the original band, his voice still carried the set. It's a miracle that he's still among us. I'll take it.

[@debrapower8673]

That was the best album. Still have mine and listen to it.

[@ColinStuart]

When Eric joined WAR, he took Hilton with him as Road Manager!

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Interesting

[@zovalentine7305]

Best collaboration was with War❗

[@robertbroatch6919]

The Monterey, Sky Pilot, period.

[@CrippledEagle]

I never met any of the Animals but had most of their music. I am friends with the son of one of the people who were War which he made music with. Tom’s Father was Papa D Allen who unfortunately passed away from several years ago. Not sure if Tom is still with us as I haven’t heard from him in awhile. He told me stories of traveling with the band in other countries and the “groupies” who would do about anything to get close to the members. Still occasionally bring up an Eric Burdon song on my playlists. Really liked “Magic Mountain” with War and “Spill the Wine”.

[@Fraut_]

Great story man. Hope you doing good would really like to have a chat with you about this xD

[@scotsmanofnewengland7713]

Hilton Valentine lived here in Wallingford,Ct USA till his passing. He would,play at the local pubs once in awhile. Sad he passed.

[@markhodge7]

That was great. Thanks

[@michaelreed9805]

Legendary band! Their songs truly reflected the signs of the times. Great damn band! A few years ahead of the times for sure

[@javierocker82]

Though I love War and most of the Latino community loves War and loves Eric Burdan the band was predominately African American, not Latino, I think War has like one Latino member attached to it. However, War was probably one of the first bands to take direct influence from and acknowledge the Latino American community including it's differences from the Latin American community. It's amazing how much the Love Generation "knew where it was at," and missed things right under their feet including Tejano (the music that would give us Selena and from Texas) and Salsa that would ignite a new wave of Latin music in the early 70's and was created in Spanish Harlem, that rose that the Mamas and the Papas were going to pick for their garden yet went completely over their heads. Tejano had its first albums around 1966 with Salsa following the year later in 1967, it's early form you can hear the influence of soul and rock though with the Latin sounds on the top, some of which would have been very appealing to Eric Burdon especially when you hear songs like San Francisco Dreaming. Yes, I do say albums, Arriba by Little Joe and The Latiners and El Malo by Willie Colon were both albums released in 1966 and 67 respectively. Also, Eric is the only one to even come close to actually imaging the Chicano look and probably not even fully aware of it either. Whereas the average hippie kid walks around with a Pancho while the average Chicano kid hadn't worn a Pancho since age 10. Also, something else I noticed is that you mentioned Eric influences from the drug culture but seemed to miss the very direct rebuke of the drug culture that happened in New York 1963 to America 1968. He basically straight out flat out says he's sorry and it very much seems like it's the Black community he's apologizing to. Though you see the early shades of this in "Winds of Change," both the song and the album, "Twice the Twain Shall Meet," is the only true hippie album with entirely hippie themes, "Winds of Change," is already rebuking parts of the hippie movement, references The Mamas and the Papas as belonging to the past, though the group hadn't broken up yet, but the writing was on the wall. It opens with what I think is a reference to all the deaths of Summer 67 likely in both the riots and the drug overdoses.

[@jamesscarselletta3446]

It's my life. This is my favorite Animal's song. What happened to Inside Looking Out? This was originally done by The Animals but later was done by Grand Funk.

[@impalaman9707]

I heard Mark Farner became friends with Eric Burdon. The fact is--all the Michigan bands could relate most to the Animals, blue collar, industrial upbringing more than any other British group because Detroit had a lot in common with Newcastle. Most of them covered their songs

[@davidefland1985]

Never new Andy Summers was with them at one time. He was the guitarist of The Police.

[@johnpritchard5410]

Like the DC5, did they make the same record repeatedly?

[@jamesyuille9534]

Why do you continue to refer to 5-piece bands as trios? You referred to The Animals and others as such. Otherwise, I enjoy your videos!

[@jenniecosio3654]

My favorite song house also when I was you and we gotta get out of this place

[@daveherbert6215]

Please do the Pirates

[@MuzacMark1960]

I saw them in the summer 83 at pine know and saw them in November at Royal oak MI

[@kylw3460]

Hey brother, excellent, good,& necessary vid. , but ARTICUL8. !!, FFS..!

[@jenniferthomas3875]

Eric Burden got jobs performing with other bands

[@impalaman9707]

I love the Animals, the Yardbirds, and the Small Faces...I hate the Beatles, the Stones, and the Kinks

[@michelgosselin956]

in ottawa ontario canada there was a riot after the animals did not perform rumour they wanted performance pay before playing I was there lost my admission cost

[@bobm549]

You asked - Rodger McGuinn . Good info aout Animals.

[@frankmiller95]

They went to the house of the rising sun.

[@burlapX]

does anybody remember a animals song called “ There is a Man” ?

[@roybennett4445]

Yes,yes,a fantastic anti war song..

[@davidpring9476]

Chas. Chandler also managed slade.

[@lavadazenor]

house of the riseing sun video

[@danknott7397]

We brought Jimi Hendrix from the States to find fame and success in England

[@richardelliott8352]

What happened to the animals? I was going to guess alcohol , in that the only time I ever saw Mr. Burdon perform was at a civic sponsored free concert on the beach, which I don't think he took seriously . half the time he spent reminiscing how he used to be so wild and drunk when he played that song back in the day, as if what he was doing on stage at the time was very secondary to his interests.

[@woodywood-tp5qq]

How about...Rare Earth..😊😊

[@BethanyWooton]

You forgot to mention that Chaz Chandler discovered Hendrix!!!

[@anthonyrichardgravallese8489]

That's rock and roll 101

[@Bxr400]

The animals that was in the White House for four yrs recently?!!!!

[@nickwebb9290]

Interesting and visually moves along well but the commentary is rushed and somewhat garbled which is a shame as they were a talented band of guys.

[@bassforever6632]

7:40 War, a Latin band? War was a latin/funk/soul group; poor research there 😮

[@Colin-Fenix]

You read good

[@anthonyrichardgravallese8489]

Meet you all on the other side.Don't be late don't be late

[@debbieanne7962]

Did they ever write any songs?

[@whathappenedtothem_]

I’m Crying, San Franciscan Nights, Monterey, Sky Pilot, and When I Was Young, just to name a few.

[@bernicemoore5182]

For Miss Caulker!

[@harlow743]

Brian Chandler......try Chas Chandler!!!

[@nidatracy274]

Idk nit would marry lead singer if he asked

[@billhiggins1882]

They got like the rest of us. Lol

[@thelab8799]

@7:09-7:22 Bro, what are you doing?

[@Digmen1]

What happened to them This is more a video of their early start and hits

[@goojedooje660]

Hilton died recently

[@KMK7355]

Think he died January 2021.

[@c.l.j.jardell5811]

House of the. Rising sun. Had. A. Side story referral. To. Prostitution and drugs. In. Louisiana. !!!!!? At one time. It was taken down. Off. Several. Radio. Stations. Then allowed back. Later. I remember it played at. A graduation. Party.

[@jimmymcintyre2621]

done well

[@garylcampbell9964]

They all became old men.

[@ronniebrown2517]

was eric the eggman??...coo coo cah choo

[@davidgibbs381]

Yes and at this moment I can't recall the book I read that he was , indeed, 'The Eggman'! Coo Coo Ka Choo back at you!!

[@ronniebrown2517]

@@davidgibbs381 i have seen john lennon himself explain the eggman story and also eric burdon himself..... stories don't match.....same as paul and john explaining where the name the beatles came from....different stories....i guess memories are subjective ...... so can they all be true?

[@dragongeraldb]

They were released back into the wild, HAHAhaha....i will show myself out.

[@BrokenneckYgor]

Animals in the zoo

[@bobcammarata2338]

What Happened to The Animals? THEY ALL GOT OLD... GOOD-BY ...

[@donaldhoot7741]

Simple answer, they got old and died.

[@nathandodge665]

Who the hell is Brian Chandler?

[@bernicemoore5182]

Chas's real name was Bryan James "Chas" Chandler.

[@johnpritchard5410]

satire...

[@rickwaldron4255]

Eric burdon and the animals were ok in there time era they hung on for a long time but even in there hay day .they were ok I guess not a huge fan 2 or three hits that's it Now hes 80 ..they gave it a good run Time to move on and reflect

[@kiltedwolf2]

More than 2 or 3 hits. Your opinion of course but I aim to differ. I'm over 70 and a teenager when the British Invasion hit America. The Animals were a tier under the Beatles, Stones and Dave Clark 5, the Kinks but definitely a force on the "invasion'" . "House of the Rising Sun", "I'm crying", "Don't let me Down", "We Got to get the out of this place" (the unofficical anthem of American GIs in Vietnam), "It's my life", "Please don't let me be Misunderstood", "When I was young", "Bring it on back to me", "Boom Boom", "Help me Girl" et.al. I list these songs to refute your ridiculous claim. Time does indeed move on but we're never too old to reflect.

[@TheManFromDonair]

They are extinct. It happens all the time.,

[@cherrierichardson1032]

Cream

[@lamper2]

Hilton Valentine- NOT HOLTON CHAS CHANDLER NOT BRIAN GEEZ we're only 14 seconds in! Chaotic stage show-not Chaog

[@bernicemoore5182]

Chas's real name was Bryan James "Chas" Chandler.

[@brucemacmillan9581]

The narrator here is in need of serious enunciation therapy. Otherwise, he should change his name to Mumbles. Or Slurry.

[@c.l.j.jardell5811]

See see Rider was. The song of the. Day at the. State fair. For the. Himalaya. Ride. We helped. Faster faster. !! Ooo. Some of us. Regretted that. !! You rude backwards and in a. Circle. You're. Half drunk. When ya. Get off. Lol.

[@JammyGit]

Eric fucking Burn....Eric Burd...? Come on mate, if you're going to make videos like this then at least possess a little bit of knowledge about the people you're making these informational videos about. Because at the end of the day, if you can't even get their names right, then how are viewers going to get correct info during the rest of the video? 🙄

[@KMK7355]

This guy has issues with certain letters ending a name or word. I don't think it is a case of not knowing, its literally his ability to pronounce it.

[@geoshebalin2693]

P

[@peregrinemccauley5010]

The narration is terrible . Wouldn't it make sense to learn to speak clearly , before embarking on such a venture ?

[@cathyk4733]

I"ll read it for you! Geez! Hard to listen to you!

[@MrRobby280]

Get someone else to do the narration.

[@Mike-cq2kj]

WEll was looking forward to heatng /viewing this about The Animals , BUT , the audio replay was saao so so terrible , sounding as If tghe commentary wasa spoken into His Cup or Mug ; ffs please listen to ones recordings before publishing them ; it does one no credit to hear , or rather not hear , such good information ; better luck next time

[@tonyjames7205]

Why is the commentator so terminally boring? Every sentence ends on a downbeat. Put us and him out of our and his misery.

[@copthis5978]

I think it's a shame and an insult to Eric and the band that they couldn't find a human being to narrate this video instead of this cyborg illiterate android, tragedy