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 - ...)
I Put A Spell On You
Eric Burdon Lyrics
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You better stop the things that you do
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I just can't stand it babe
The way you're always runnin' 'round
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine
You better stop the things that you do
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I just can't stand it babe
The way you're always runnin' 'round
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
Eric Burdon's song I Put A Spell on You is a blues rock song that is written in the first person point of view. The singer of the song is someone who is deeply in love with another person, but is frustrated by their constant infidelity and disrespect. The repeated line "I put a spell on you because you're mine" suggests that the singer has used some kind of magical power to keep the other person under their control. The singer also tells the other person to stop their bad behaviors and running around, indicating that they have been causing tension in the relationship.
Though the tone of the song is dark and somewhat menacing, it is also filled with longing and desperation. The repeated chorus and intense guitar riffs create a sense of urgency and passion, as if the singer is pleading with the other person to stay with them. The song has become a classic in the blues rock genre, and is often associated with the energy and passion of the 1960s.
Line by Line Meaning
I put a spell on you because you're mine
I used my magical powers to influence you because you belong to me
You better stop the things that you do
You should cease your bad behavior
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I am telling the truth, without a doubt
I just can't stand it babe
I cannot tolerate this, my dear
The way you're always runnin' 'round
Your constant movement and lack of stability frustrates me
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I cannot bear how you constantly criticize and belittle me
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I reiterate that I used my magic on you
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
Again, I emphasize that I placed a spell on you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jay Hawkins
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Kevin McConnell
I were born in 1956, I quit listening to music radio in 1981 a cause there was nothing new being done, just rehashing old stories. How many different variations of, “he/she done me wrong” does anyone need.
More than a few good bands have done more than a few good songs, but they are all still just rock n roll.
And now we have the “autotune, and AI issue” so you can’t know what you’re hearing whether it’s a great singer, or written by a human soul, or if it’s the machine.
I am very fortunate to have grown up with the greatest music ever written and produced/recorded.
And I count that going back into the early days of recording.
Jumping down the rabbit hole of the 20th century, 1920 through 1980 is one that will keep you busy until you are at least my 67 years, enjoy;)
oldrvr
My favorite version ever! He puts so much emotion into every song he sings!
coinneach maclellan
I can't choose between this and CCR's version...they're both brilliant!
Jean Michel Dupre
House of rising sun, la meilleure version, et maintenant je découvre cette chanson mythique.....bravo les artistes
frankty67
Their versions of "Hit the Road Jack" and "Halleulijia I Just Lover Her So" are just amazing too.Eric Burden is unreal.
algebra
These two you mentioned are precious gems; world's heritage. Uneal!
Tom Washington
In the early days Eric Burdon was wild and a true rebel,it showed in this awsome song!!
Carrie Hulmes
Love this song 🎵 ❤️
Luigi Zacco Giovanelli
Ottima versione di un famosissimo brano, Eric è formidabile ::))
Pierre Martins
Amazing version, i loved that!
Roni Allan Kyle
I'm 15 and I'm IN LOVE with this version of the song and the singer's voice!