A self-taught musician, primarily a keyboard player, he was educated at Jarrow Grammar School, South Tyneside, and was a founding member of the Tyneside group The Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo, then renamed The Animals. His playing on their international hit "House of the Rising Sun" and other tracks was a key element in the Animals' success. His arrangement of "House of the Rising Sun," a traditional folk song, has become more recognisable than previous incarnations.
He left the band in May 1965, to form the highly successful Alan Price Set. In the same year, he appeared in the film Dont Look Back, which followed Bob Dylan on tour. In 1967, he enjoyed singles success with the Randy Newman song "Simon Smith And His Amazing Dancing Bear" and "The House That Jack Built", following it up in 1968 with the jazzy "Don't Stop The Carnival". A partnership with Georgie Fame resulted in a Top 20 single in 1971, "Rosetta", and an album "Fame and Price, Price and Fame Together", as well as a regular slot in one series of "The Two Ronnies" on BBC television.
In 1973, he wrote the music for the Lindsay Anderson film O Lucky Man!; he performs on screen in the film and appears in walk-on parts as himself.
Price produced the autobiographical album Between Today and Yesterday in 1974, a track from which, "Jarrow Song", returned him to the singles chart.
He participated in two attempts to reunite The Animals in 1977 and 1983. He also made several recordings with his friend, Georgie Fame.
He acted in Alfie Darling, a less than stellar sequel to the film Alfie, in the course of which he became romantically involved with his co-star, Jill Townsend. He has written music for stage plays and films, including The Whales of August.
For the past 20 years Alan Price has continued to regularly tour the UK, both on his own, and sometimes in 60's revues with groups such as Manfred Mann, The Searchers and The Hollies.
Hi-Lili Hi-Lo
Alan Price Lyrics
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Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-lo
A song of love is a song of woe
Don't ask me how I know
A song of love is a sad song
For I have loved and it's so
I sit at the window and watch the rain
Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-lo
Tomorrow I'll probably love again
Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-lo
Alan Price's song Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo is a poignant representation of the sadness and melancholy that is conveyed in a song of love. The lyrics speak of love as a sorrowful experience, and claims that loving someone often leads to heartache and pain. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song, conveying the message that love is not always a happy experience, but can be very sad.
The lyrics acknowledge that a song of love is one of misery and regret, and that the singer has learned this from their own experience of loving someone. The chorus repeats the phrase “Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-lo”, which sounds like a spontaneous, improvised expression of the pain felt from the love that they have lost.
The final verse is one of resignation, revealing that despite the singer's pain, they will continue to seek love, and tomorrow, just like the weather forecast, they will likely fall in love once again. Overall, the song is a beautiful and haunting reminder of the bittersweet emotions that come along with falling in love, and the difficult journey of moving on from that love.
Line by Line Meaning
A song of love is a sad song
Love can inflict pain and heartbreak, leaving one feeling sad and downcast
Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-lo
A repetitive phrase that symbolizes the cyclical nature of love and heartbreak
A song of love is a song of woe
Love can also bring sorrow and misery, not just joy and happiness
Don't ask me how I know
The artist has experienced the pain of love firsthand, but it's a difficult thing to explain
For I have loved and it's so
The artist is confirming that their experiences have taught them the sad truth about love
I sit at the window and watch the rain
The singer is feeling melancholic and introspective, perhaps reflecting on past love experiences
Tomorrow I'll probably love again
Despite past pain, the singer knows that the cycle of love and heartbreak will likely repeat itself in the future
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@karindickinson7993
Brings back lots of happy memories from a time long ago.
I still love this song and his voice, you never forget.
Please , beam me back to relive this good old time again !
@mariaconsuelomoraesmaia892
Interpretação linda! Canção da minha infância.
@bennyjazzful
WOW
Wonderful version of a great oldie by an incredible vocalist Alan Price & band.
From a 72yo Aussie fan.
He surely was a brilliant artist.
@user-xo5io3yg6o
Это замечательно,что Вы слушаете и любите Алана Прайса.
@patdoyle3686
Alan price 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 priceless🌟 outstanding performer 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@peterballan7952
lIn my fortunate and somewhat mis-spent youth, I did a gig WITH Pricey, at the Ealing Students Ball, and he jammed with our group on stage. He was a master of good times, generosity and humour. I feel blessed tho' HE will have forgotten us in his life, WE have NEVER forgotten him, and I smile whenever I think of that great night! Cheers Geordie, Man
@fkthelefties
Great story mate. Went to see him live the other week. Great voice, and very funny too. Cheers.!
@billscott4080
1950s.and.1960s
Happyiest.days.off.my.life
Oh.to.go.back
@liliasiordiak4212
Maravillosa interpretación.
@bennyjazzful
Back again in the middle of the Corona virus in Melbourne,Australia.
God--Alan sure was so.so,BLOODY AMAZING
From a 77yo Aussie fan.