Burdon left also this band and run back to stardome in the mid-70s with The Eric Burdon Band producing heavy rocking songs. He went on forming short-living groups such as Eric Burdon's Fire Dept. in 1980, another Eric Burdon Band in 1981, especially for a motion picture-starring role in Comeback for which he made the soundtrack and a reunion band with The Animals in 1983 to get back to the Mainstream Charts. The 1980s saw Burdon in genres such as heavy metal, new wave, pop, reggae, disco, blues, rock and roll, punk, funk and rap. He also published his album "I Used To Be An Animal" as well as his autobiography with the same title. He went on touring in stadiums as well as in small clubs around the world.
In 1990 he formed the Eric Burdon & Robby Krieger Band who toured mainly in America. They recorded some demo tapes, but never released them. In 1991 he toured the world again as Eric Burdon & Brian Auger Band. They released a double-live album, "Access All Areas" in 1993, showing versions of Burdon's old hits in new musical outfits, once again as a blues, metal, reggae and fusion performer.
In 1994 they got disbanded, Burdon got introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where he performed 1995 with Bon Jovi and created a new group of high-professional musicians, Eric Burdon's i Band. They disbanded in 1998 and he formed Eric Burdon & The New Animals. In 2003 they changed their name in Eric Burdon & The Animals, after some band changes. In 2004 the long awaited studio-album "My Secret Life" was released and brought him back into the mainstream charts and in late 2005 the live album "Athens Traffic Live" was released.
Burdon formed a new band-line-up, also touring as Eric Burdon & The Animals. In January 2006 he released "Soul of a Man", with good critics worldwide. He wanted to create an album who is dedicated to the blues and rnb. Since then he toured the world without a break, always looking for new material, performing with other famous musicians.
Recently, Burdon wrote a screenplay called "Twisted Oliver" and is working on a new studio album. He turned down tours with War and Linkin Park in the last year, but it seems that the new year is bringing many surprises.
Many of his bands also used elements of speed metal, thrash metal, grindcore and death metal.
He's definitely one of the most important people in music history, while recording the first #1 hit with a length more than four minutes, "House of the Rising Sun", the most popular anti-vietnam song "We Gotta Get out of this Place", the first song recorded in stereo, "Sky Pilot" and the first latin rap in pop music, "Spill the Wine". His self-written rock song "Year of the Guru" (1968) proves that he created the first rap rock-song. His political environment can be seen in his multi-racial project with the band War from late 1969 to early 1971. In 2008 he reunited with the band at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Without his experimental vocals, hip hop, rap, heavy metal, rock, pop and rnb would have a completely different face.
His singing style and music also influenced artists such as Joe Cocker, The Doors, Deep Purple, The Brute Chorus, Ted Nugent, Janis Joplin, The Sonics, Steppenwolf, Chester Bennington, Bruce Springsteen, The Black Crowes, Tom Petty, The White Stripes, Ryan Adams, John Mellencamp, The Compulsive Gamblers, The Vines, Julian Thome, The Hives, MC5 and many more.
In November 2008 the magazine Rolling Stone ranked him #57 on their list of the Best Singers of all Times.
Formations:
The Animals & Sonny Boy Williamson (December 30, 1963)
The Animals (1964 - September 1966, 1976, 1983/84)
Eric Burdon & The Animals (1967 - 1968)
Eric Burdon & War (1969 - 1971)
Eric Burdon & Jimmy Witherspoon (1971)
The Eric Burdon Band (1973 - 1975)
Eric Burdon's Fire Department (1980)
Eric Burdon, Robbie Krieger & Friends (1990)
Eric Burdon & Brian Auger Band (1991 - 1993)
Eric Burdon's I Band (1995 - 1998)
Eric Burdon & The New Animals (1999 - 2002)
Eric Burdon (1976 - ...)
Anything
Eric Burdon Lyrics
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Shine your shoes, anything
Lose your blues, make love with you
Take you under my wing, anything
For you, my hero, I'd do anything
Paint your picture, anything
Kiss your photograph, even though I know you'd laugh
And for you, my love, I would do anything
Kiss your feet, and everything
Suffer your pain, but I'd ride your train
Spread our tiny wings, baby anything
And for you, my son, I'd do everything
Protect your mind, and everything
I believe your lies, dry tears from your eyes
Spread your tiny wings, Anything
Cause everything is anything [Repeats]
Eric Burdon's 'Anything' allows listeners to reflect on the unconditional love that one has for their loved ones. The contagious melody matched with passionate lyrics creates a feeling of warmth and closeness. The song emphasizes the lengths one would go to make their loved ones happy, highlighting that no task is too big or too small. Each stanza depicts the lengths Burdon would go to satisfy his loved ones' desire. Whether it be shining shoes or kissing feet, Burdon showcases that he is willing to do anything for them.
The song speaks to the notion that love is bottomless, and there is nothing in the world that we wouldn't do for those who we love deeply. Burdon moves through different relationships, portraying love for a friend, a hero, a lover, and a son. The lyrics 'Spread our tiny wings, baby anything' emphasizes that the people we love help us become the best versions of ourselves. The last line, 'Cause everything is anything' reflects that love and affection, no matter the size or the form, is infinite.
Line by Line Meaning
For you, my friend, I'd do anything
I am willing to go to any extent for you, my friend
Shine your shoes, anything
I am willing to do the simplest tasks like shining your shoes to show my affection towards you
Lose your blues, make love with you
I want to help you overcome your sadness and share an intimate moment with you
Take you under my wing, anything
I am willing to protect and guide you, and be there for you in any way possible
For you, my hero, I'd do anything
I am ready to be at the service of my hero in any way he needs
Paint your picture, anything
I am willing to put in time and effort to do something special for you, like painting your portrait
Kiss your photograph, even though I know you'd laugh
I am willing to do things that may seem silly or absurd, just to express my love for you
Stand beneath your wings, oh anything
I want to be close to you and be a part of your world, even if that means standing in your shadow
And for you, my love, I would do anything
My love for you is so strong that I am willing to do absolutely anything for you
Kiss your feet, and everything
I am willing to humble myself and show my devotion to you by kissing your feet
Suffer your pain, but I'd ride your train
I am willing to share your pain and be there for you in your tough times
Spread our tiny wings, baby anything
Together, we can achieve anything, no matter how small or big the task may be
And for you, my son, I'd do everything
As a parent, I will do whatever it takes to protect and support my child
Protect your mind, and everything
I will do my best to guide and shelter you from the harsh realities of the world
I believe your lies, dry tears from your eyes
I will trust you no matter what, and help you overcome your struggles
Spread your tiny wings, Anything
I will encourage, empower and support you to reach your full potential
Cause everything is anything [Repeats]
I am emphasizing the point that I am willing to do absolutely anything for the people I love
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANNY MCCULLOCH, ERIC VICTOR BURDON, JOHN WEIDER, VICTOR BRIGGS, BARRIE ERNEST JENKINS
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Dr. Robert T. Mullane III
Gifted at birth with a voice that made great music and millions of dollars as well. #1 Of course, is the vast legacy of great artistic songs,
not a Pop Performer; no. Burdon and The Animals were always serious
creators of fine art -- the difference is Excruciating, to be sure. Eric Burdon has more than earned his immortal place in the history of
music. It will last forever. Forever Young! Thank You, Eric.
Riitta L
this man really can sing.....he is one of the best singer of all the time!
Linda Ann
there is a lot of great singers out there but from my opinion no one can top him Eric you're the best
RedPantherMuso
This is great of course - but for those who haven't heard the original - find it!! Eric's library of songs is so vast and good that it's now almost impossible to talk of favourites.
But still - this is one of my favourites!! Nothing will ever beat the line up of 66-68. Burdon, Briggs, Weider, Jenkins, McCulloch!!!!!!!!!!!!
oldrvr
I haven’t ever heard any song by Eric that I haven’t loved. He’s just that good!
FR17
Tout à fait d'accord. Romantisme et psychédélisme. Le délicieux et génial cocktail des New Animals !
Richard Curtis
I will always have a place for Eric and the animals.those songs where the theme songs of my fucking life. Richard Curtis.
Gerald Brush
one of his best songs I love it.
T LaForgia
A friend sent me this song. I have always loved Eric Burdon...this is lovely...goes out to several loved ones of mine and ones I have loved still.
whotwo
His voice just drips SOUL, my favorite vocalist always!!!