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 - ...)
Ecstasy
Eric Burdon Lyrics
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And holding you like this is ecstasy
The love that you have given
Has makes this life I'm livin ecstasy
Never let me go
Let that love light show
Take me by the hand
Now, the first time that I saw you
You showed me the door to ecstasy
Now I just keep prayin'
That I'll always be stayin' in ecstasy
Little girl don't you go away
Not even for a single day, no
Take me by my hand
And lead me to the land of ecstasy
Travel up and down much
But I never found much ecstasy
Now I know you gonna be
With everywhere I go, I'm in ecstasy
Kiss me my dear and then
Kiss me once again
Come on and take me by the hand
And lead me to the land of ecstasy
Take me by the hand
And lead me to the land of ecstasy
Take me by the hand
And lead me to the land of ecstasy
I love you, I love you
Take me by the hand
And lead me to the land of ecstasy
This song by Eric Burdon is a celebration of love and the intense feelings it brings. The lyrics describe the magic of a kiss and the feeling of holding someone close, both of which are said to bring ecstasy. The singer is grateful for the love that he has been given, which has made his life a joyful one filled with blissful moments. He wants to be never let go of this love and wants to be led to the land of ecstasy.
The chorus of the song has an uplifting tone and encourages the listener to hold on to the magic of love. The singer asks his love not to go away, even for a day, and to lead him to the land of ecstasy. He believes that this love has opened the door to a different way of life, one filled with joy and bliss. The verses suggest that the singer has travelled far and wide and never found anything that brings him as much happiness as this love. He acknowledges that he is lucky to have found someone who brings him such joy.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt expression of love and appreciation for the moments and ecstasy that it brings. It is an upbeat and energetic track that celebrates love and the transformative power it can have on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
The magic of your kiss
The enchantment that I experience when you kiss me
And holding you like this is ecstasy
Being close to you is pure bliss
The love that you have given
The affection that you have bestowed upon me
Has makes this life I'm livin ecstasy
Has brought an incredible amount of joy and pleasure into my life
Never let me go
Stay with me forever
Let that love light show
Let our love shine brightly
Take me by the hand
Guide me along the path of love
And lead me to the land of ecstasy
Take me to a place of pure happiness
Now, the first time that I saw you
The moment I laid eyes on you
You showed me the door to ecstasy
You gave me a glimpse of what it feels like to be truly happy
Now I just keep prayin'
I continuously wish for
That I'll always be stayin' in ecstasy
To always remain in a state of pure joy and elation
Little girl don't you go away
Please, don't leave me
Not even for a single day, no
Even for a brief moment
Travel up and down much
I have travelled far and wide
But I never found much ecstasy
But I never found anything that could match the happiness that you bring me
Now I know you gonna be
Now I know that you will be
With everywhere I go, I'm in ecstasy
With you by my side, I'm always happy, no matter where I am
Kiss me my dear and then
Show me your love with a kiss
Kiss me once again
Give me one more kiss
Come on and take me by the hand
Lead me along the path of love
And lead me to the land of ecstasy
Take me to a place of pure happiness
Take me by the hand
Guide me along the path of love
And lead me to the land of ecstasy
Take me to a place of pure happiness
Take me by the hand
Guide me along the path of love
And lead me to the land of ecstasy
Take me to a place of pure happiness
I love you, I love you
I want you to know that I love you more than anything
Take me by the hand
Guide me along the path of love
And lead me to the land of ecstasy
Take me to a place of pure happiness
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@brycebullard3619
This is my favorite song by Eric Burdon. I just wish the song wasn't so short.
@frankiejohnny4045
Take me by the hand and lead me to the land of ecstasy 🎶♥️💫
@NADYAKOST
Спасибо!!!!!!
@neduddgi
Heyyy, very good! Thanks Julian, Merry Christmas! :)
@rallyivan1234
brian robertson played the guitar on this album