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 - ...)
So Much Love
Eric Burdon Lyrics
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You came alone to guide me
You took pity on this lonely man
When you said you'd stand beside me
I'd never forget you for what you've done
I'd never turn my back on you for anyone
Baby, I got so much love to give you
That's more than enough to last
Our whole life through
And it's all for you
My world was cold and empty
And my life was so unfulfilled
When I needed someone to pick me up
Baby, you were so willin'
Now to you that might seem
Like such a little thing
But to me baby, it's like a changing
Winter to spring
I got so much love to give you
Baby, I got so much love to give you
And that's more than enough to last
Our whole life through
And it's all for you
There are so few women nowadays
That understand a soul of a man
They always on a-takin' in
Never givin', never offerin' a helping hand
But, baby I can count on you
Whenever trouble come you see me through
You give your love in so many ways
Now, I gonna love you the rest of my days
'Couse I got so much love to give you
Baby, so much love to give you
I got so much love to give you
I wanna give, I wanna give
I wanna give, I wanna give
I wanna give, I wanna give you
All of my lovin'
All of my love belongs to you
Baby, give it all, give it all
Give it all
So much love to give you
The lyrics of "So Much Love" by Eric Burdon are a declaration of gratitude and admiration towards a woman who has changed the singer's life. The song starts by describing the darkness in which the singer was living before meeting this woman. He makes it clear that he was lost, lonely, and unfulfilled, and that she came into his life to guide him towards the light. The woman's kindness and willingness to stand by him are presented as life-changing events that he will never forget, and that make him want to love her deeply and unconditionally.
The second verse emphasizes the exceptional nature of this woman, going as far as to say that there are very few women nowadays who understand the soul of a man. The singer characterizes women as selfish and unconcerned with men's troubles, but he praises this woman for always being there for him, for giving her love in so many ways, and for seeing him through difficult times. Finally, the song culminates with a passionate declaration of the singer's love and desire to give everything he has to this special woman.
The lyrics of "So Much Love" are an ode to a woman who has transformed the singer's life and who represents the purest form of love and compassion. They paint a picture of a man who was lost and alone until he found her, and who now feels compelled to love her forever. The song is a beautiful example of how music can be used to express deep emotions and to celebrate the blessings of life.
Line by Line Meaning
In the mist of all my darkness, baby
Amidst the despair of my life, dear
You came alone to guide me
You arrived on your own to steer me
You took pity on this lonely man
You had compassion for this solitary fellow
When you said you'd stand beside me
When you expressed that you'd support me
I'd never forget you for what you've done
I'll always remember your deeds
I'd never turn my back on you for anyone
I'll never abandon you for another
'Couse I got so much love to give you
Because I have an abundance of love for you
Baby, I got so much love to give you
Darling, I have so much love to offer you
That's more than enough to last
It will endure for a lifetime
Our whole life through
Throughout the entirety of our existence
And it's all for you
And it's solely for you
My world was cold and empty
My existence was bleak and hollow
And my life was so unfulfilled
And my life lacked purpose
When I needed someone to pick me up
When I required someone to uplift me
Baby, you were so willin'
Darling, you were so eager
Now to you that might seem
Now, to you, that may appear
Like such a little thing
Like such a trivial notion
But to me baby, it's like a changing
But, to me, it's akin to a transformation
Winter to spring
From a season of lifelessness to one of renewal
There are so few women nowadays
There are scarce amounts of women at present
That understand a soul of a man
Who comprehend a man's innermost being
They always on a-takin' in
They continuously receive
Never givin', never offerin' a helping hand
Never giving back, never extending aid
But, baby I can count on you
But, darling, I can rely on you
Whenever trouble come you see me through
When adversity arises, you guide me through it
You give your love in so many ways
You express your affection in various manners
Now, I gonna love you the rest of my days
Now, I will love you for the remainder of my life
'Couse I got so much love to give you
Because I have an abundance of love for you
Baby, so much love to give you
Darling, I have so much love to offer you
I got so much love to give you
I have so much love to express to you
I wanna give, I wanna give
I desire to bestow, I desire to bestow
All of my lovin'
The entirety of my affection
All of my love belongs to you
All of my love is dedicated to you
Baby, give it all, give it all
Darling, accept everything, accept everything
Give it all
Accept everything
So much love to give you
An abundance of love to offer you
Contributed by Adrian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@martinfolan4864
Eric Burdon has such an amazing voice. Beautiful, bluesy, raw and soulful. Animals so so underrated
@Grendelmonster8u
I don’t think they were underrated, they had several big hits back then and were very popular and they were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994. I’m wondering why you think that. Thing is, radio stations suck and classic rock stations don’t play their stuff-you have to listen to oldies stations. I’m pleased that I have over a million views on this and the comments are mostly positive. A lot of foreigners from South America have commented. As with this song post The Animals, perhaps Burdon doesn’t get enough attention for the later music. Thanks for watching.
@ingridthurner3651
Exactly!!!!
@PalomaBo
55 years surprising me with the talent of this iconic band interpreting this great song.
🔥❤
@barbarablonsky7521
I LOVE THIS SONG! I HAVE LOVED THIS VERSION SINCE I WAS 16 YEARS OLD!
@barbarablonsky7521
I lip synch this like a DRAG QUEEN!
@steveabdelkoui5663
These are greats and we will never see them again. True music for the heart and soul. Eric Burdon and The Animals are legends.
@joeyank2451
Indeed
@gustavocarranzalopez6160
Saludos desde la ciudad de México, recordando mi infancia al escuchar a está super banda de rock, y la extraordinaria de voz de Eric B, gracias por existir.
@agg.3966
Orale ése Gustavo. Saludos desde California. Yo escuchaba esta ésta canción en algunas estaciones de Irapuato, Celaya, Leon, Gto. Allá por el 72_73. Tiempos bellos de la hermosa juventud. EB y Los Animales super memorias🎉