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 - ...)
Nights in White Satin
Eric Burdon Lyrics
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Never reaching the end,
Letters I've written,
Never meaning to send
Beauty I'd always missed
With these eyes before,
Just what the truth is
'Cause I love you,
Yes, I love you,
Oh, how, I love you
Gazing at people,
Some hand in hand,
Just what I'm going thru'
They can understand
Some try to tell me
Thoughts they cannot defend,
Just what you want to be
You will be in the end,
And I love you,
Yes, I love you,
Oh, how, I love you
Oh, how, I love you
Nights in white satin,
Never reaching the end,
Letters I've written,
Never meaning to send
Beauty I'd always missed
With these eyes before,
Just what the truth is
I can't say anymore
'Cause I love you,
Yes, I love you,
Oh, how, I love you
Oh, how, I love you
'Cause I love you,
Yes, I love you,
Oh, how, I love you
Oh, how, I love you
Eric Burdon's "Nights in White Satin" is a deeply introspective song that explores the complexities of love and the inevitable passing of time. The opening lines immediately set a melancholic tone with the mention of "never reaching the end," suggesting a sense of longing and perhaps even futility. The hauntingly beautiful melody and Burdon's powerful voice add to the haunting mood. The next verse appears to be about missed opportunities, with the singer lamenting that he had never appreciated beauty before. However, the meaning is somewhat ambiguous, as the following line twists the sentiment: "Just what the truth is, I can't say anymore." The implication seems to be that the truth about the singer's blindness to beauty is something painful or unresolved.
The chorus is one of the most memorable aspects of the song, with the repeated declaration of love. However, it's worth noting that the tone here is slightly desperate, as if the singer is trying to cling to something that may be slipping away. He then goes on to describe seeing other people, some happy and in love, which only heightens his sense of isolation. The final verse is about the future, and the idea that who we ultimately become is shaped by our internal desires and self-perception. The final repetition of the chorus feels like a bittersweet catharsis, with Burdon's voice rising to a climax that seems to suggest both joy and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Nights in white satin,
The singer often finds himself in a state of melancholy and introspection, symbolized by the white satin nights he experiences.
Never reaching the end,
These white satin nights never seem to end, and the singer feels stuck in his thoughts.
Letters I've written,
The singer has written many letters, but he has never sent them. Perhaps he is unsure of how to properly express his feelings.
Never meaning to send
Although he hasn't sent these letters, he may have hoped to gain some cathartic release simply by writing them.
Beauty I'd always missed
Even though there has always been beauty in his life, the artist has been too caught up in his own thoughts and feelings to notice it.
With these eyes before,
Despite having seen these beautiful things before, the singer has never truly appreciated them.
Just what the truth is
At this point, the singer is unsure what is true and what is not; his thoughts and feelings have been muddled for so long.
I can't say anymore
It has become difficult for the artist to articulate his thoughts and feelings in a coherent way.
'Cause I love you,
Despite all of his confusion and melancholy, the artist loves someone deeply.
Yes, I love you,
The artist is adamant about the strength of his feelings.
Oh, how, I love you
His love is so intense that he feels compelled to express it in every way he can.
Gazing at people,
The artist often finds himself watching others and making observations about human interaction.
Some hand in hand,
While watching these people, he observes some of them holding hands and being affectionate.
Just what I'm going thru'
These observations might prompt the singer to reflect on his own emotional state.
They can understand
He seeks solace in these observations; knowing that others also experience strong emotions helps him feel less alone in his own turmoil.
Some try to tell me
Though people may try to offer advice, the artist feels that nobody really knows what he's going through.
Thoughts they cannot defend,
Despite their best intentions, the advice people offer may not be relevant or useful to his personal experiences.
Just what you want to be
The singer believes that everyone has a destiny or identity that they are meant to fulfill.
You will be in the end,
He believes that a person will ultimately end up fulfilling their destiny or becoming who they are truly meant to be.
Oh, how, I love you,
The artist reiterates the intensity of his love for someone special to him.
Yes, I love you,
He stresses again that his love is true and strong.
'Cause I love you,
The artist's love is the root of all of his introspection and emotional turmoil.
Oh, how, I love you
And he must declare how much he loves this person over and over again to keep himself grounded and sane.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Justin Hayward
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dasEdenprojekt
das ist immer noch eins meiner lieblings songs von EB&WAR
@youtold7727
Oh no no no no no!
Some songs belong to only one person and this is one of them.
@darthvader3465
best cover ever? maybe. and what's with Eric's voice on these albums..
@havilandsgamerchannel8586
To think Justin Hayward tried to join Eric Burdon's group The Animals but because they already had a guitarist got introduced to Mike Pinder, thus the Moody Blues we all know and love was born, and now here is Eric covering one of Justin's songs.