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 - ...)
Cry To Me
Eric Burdon Lyrics
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And nobody calls you on the telephone
Don't you feel like cryin'?
Don't you feel like cryin'?
Come on baby, you can cry to me
When you're all alone in that cold and lonely room
And there is nothing but the smell of her perfume
Don't you feel like cryin'?
Come on baby, you can cry to me
Nothing, nothing in this world
Can be sadder than one glass of wine alone
It tell me that loneliness
Loneliness is such a waste of time
But I know
You don't ever have to walk alone
So come on baby
Take my hand and walk with me
When you're waitin' for that voice to come
Late in the midnight hour and there is no-one
Don't you feel like cryin'?
Don't you feel like cryin'?
Come on baby, you can cry to me
Come on baby, you can cry to me
Yes, come on baby, you can cry to me
I love you, I love you
I love you, I love you
Cry to me
The lyrics to Eric Burdon's "Cry To Me" essentially describe a state of emotional distress and loneliness that can be felt after a breakup or when missing someone. The first verse specifically highlights the feeling of being left alone after a breakup and the lack of support or companionship, as no one calls or checks in. This leads to a sense of overwhelming sadness that the singer acknowledges, urging the listener to cry if they need to.
The second verse paints a picture of physical loneliness, specifically in a cold and empty room that still holds the scent of the departed loved one. Again the urge to cry is recognized, although this time the singer also acknowledges the futility of being alone and hints at the possibility of finding comfort in someone else's company.
The refrain throughout the song, "Come on baby, you can cry to me," serves as reassurance that the singer is willing to be a supportive shoulder to lean on during difficult times. The final verse emphasizes the need for human connection, especially during times of waiting or uncertainty, as the singer reminds the listener that they are not alone and that there is someone to turn to.
Line by Line Meaning
When your baby leaves you all alone
When the person you love leaves you in solitude
And nobody calls you on the telephone
And you don't receive any phone calls or messages from anyone to make you feel better
Don't you feel like cryin'?
Do you not feel the urge to cry?
Come on baby, you can cry to me
I'll be there for you, you can lean on me and express your pain through tears
When you're all alone in that cold and lonely room
Being alone in a place that reminds you of the person you miss and love dearly
And there is nothing but the smell of her perfume
Nothing but the scent of their lingering presence remains
Nothing, nothing in this world
There is absolutely nothing in this world
Can be sadder than one glass of wine alone
Sitting by yourself with nothing but a drink as company can be the epitome of sadness
It tell me that loneliness
It reminds me that the feeling of loneliness
Loneliness is such a waste of time
is a pointless and unproductive emotion
But I know
But I am aware
You don't ever have to walk alone
You never have to face anything alone
So come on baby
So come to me
Take my hand and walk with me
Allow me to be there for you and walk with you through your troubles
When you're waitin' for that voice to come
When you're yearning for someone's voice to be heard again
Late in the midnight hour and there is no-one
In the late hours of the night and you are left alone
Yes, come on baby, you can cry to me
Yes, come on to me, you can cry to me
I love you, I love you
Expressing love and affection to the person in need
Cry to me
Cry if you need to, I will be there with open arms
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sini Nie
Greatest voice.
Sheri Peters
The pic of him with the twig between his lips just melts me into a puddle...and that voice π₯π₯
oldrvr
Yes! Omfg!
Bernice Moore
That pic makes me salivate!!
Daniela D'Orazio
Unico grandioso Eric Forever βππΆπΆπΆβ₯ββ₯
Starr Rivers
What a voice!! Best version of this song! Did he record it?
oldrvr
Sooo goood! Whew!
M. KΓΆlln***
Escort song for my whole life since 55 years. Hear it loud.
Dokter kulkas
Best of the best
Mary Hopes
& I LUV Ya, oh yeah!!!