In 1967, lead singer Eric Burdon planned to make a solo career, but then he thought about "New Animals". He took Barry Jenkins (from The Nashville Teens and the last "Animals" line-up, drums), John Weider (later member of Family, violin, guitar), Danny McCulloch (bass) and Vic Briggs alias Antion (from The Echoes and The Steampacket, guitar, piano, vibes) and recorded the single When I Was Young which charted in USA #15 and in Australia #2.
For the gig at the Monterey Pop Festival they were officially named "Eric Burdon & The Animals" and they performed their next single San Franciscan Nights (USA #9, UK #7, Australia #4, Germany #17, Netherlands #6 and Canada #14).
After releasing the first album, Winds of Change, they recorded in 1968 three other albums.
After the second album, The Twain Shall Meet, which featured the hits Monterey and Sky Pilot, Zoot Money (piano, vocals) joined the band for the third album, Every One Of Us, which included the hit single White Houses.
In July 1968, the fourth and last album of the band, Love Is, was recorded. For this album, Vic Briggs and Danny McCulloch were fired and guitarist Andy Summers joined the band. John Weider went on bass.
For this album the songs Ring of Fire and River Deep Mountain High were recorded and released worldwide in 1969.
After Eric Burdon jammed with Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Miles and Lee Oskar at the Newport Festival, he formed the Latino/Funk/Soul/Gospel band Eric Burdon & War which had international success in 1970 and 1971 before they disbanded and Burdon began a solo career.
Danny McCulloch released a solo album, Wings of a Man, 1969, with Vic Briggs as producer. He also released a Animals reunion album in 1993.
John Weider in 1970 went to the band Family and released his first solo album in 1976 and the following in 1987, 1988 and 1990.
Vic Briggs changed his religion and now records under the name Antion. He also released a 64-minute track.
Barry Jenkins manages a guitar shop in California.
Zoot Money went on a solo career and released many albums through the years.
Andy Summers joined the successfull 70s and 80s band The Police and also released a few solo albums.
Maudie
Eric Burdon & The Animals Lyrics
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About his wife, her name is Maudie
Everytime he has an argument with her
He has to write a new verse to keep her happy
He was over here at London a short while back
And he taught me this song ......."
Oh Maudie, baby, I love you
Yeah, you've been gone so long
Girl, I miss you so
Oh Maudie, why did you hurt me?
Mmm, Maudie, I said why did you hurt me?
You know I need your sweet lovin' like a flower needs the rain
Sometimes when they'd have an argument
He'd take her by the hand and say,
"Maudie, you know I love you
You know I need you
And I got just one thing to say baby - ho!"
Hey Maudie, baby don't you know I love you
Oh, Maudie, I said baby don't you know I love you
I've been gone so long, God, I miss you so much
Sometimes Johns old lady
She'd turn around to him and say,
"John, if you don't quit your messin' around baby,
I'm gonna walk right outta that door
With my bag in my hand."
John would say, "Hey!"
Well, Maudie, sweet little girl, baby,
Oh Maudie, be my sweet little girl, baby,
When you touch my hand
My head is all in a whirl now baby
I love you Maudie
I said I love you Maudie
Oh, love you Maudie
Ooh, love you Maudie
You know I need, I need, I need, need, yeah
I said Maudie, baby, I love you
Oh Maudie, baby, I love you
I love you Maudie
You've been gone so long,
How I've missed you too much
I love you.
The song "Maudie" by Eric Burdon & The Animals is a heartfelt tribute to John Lee Hooker's wife, who the singer clearly has strong feelings for. It is revealed that the song was written by John Lee Hooker himself, and that he wrote a new verse for it every time he had an argument with his wife in order to keep her happy. The admiration that John Lee Hooker had for his wife, and the closeness they shared is evident in the song's lyrics, where the singer laments her absence and clearly states his love for her. The mood of the song is one of longing and nostalgia, as the singer recalls a love that he still feels despite the time and distance that has passed.
The lyrics of "Maudie" are filled with emotion and a sense of yearning that is palpable. The use of repetition, especially in the chorus, underscores the singer's devotion and longing for his lover. The mention of arguments and the way in which John Lee Hooker would write a new verse for the song is a charming anecdote that reveals the playful and affectionate nature of their relationship. Overall, "Maudie" is a song that celebrates a strong and abiding love, one that stands the test of time and distance.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Maudie, baby, I love you
The singer expresses his love for Maudie
Mmm, baby, I love you
Reiteration of the singer's love for Maudie
Yeah, you've been gone so long
Maudie has been away for some time
Girl, I miss you so
The singer is expressing his longing for Maudie
Oh Maudie, why did you hurt me?
The singer is expressing hurt caused by Maudie
Mmm, Maudie, I said why did you hurt me?
Reiteration of the previous line
You know I need your sweet lovin' like a flower needs the rain
The singer needs Maudie's love and compares it to a flower needing the rain
Sometimes when they'd have an argument
The couple would argue at times
He'd take her by the hand and say, "Maudie, you know I love you
The singer would express his love to Maudie during their arguments
You know I need you
The singer expresses his need for Maudie
And I got just one thing to say baby - ho!"
The singer has something important to say to Maudie
Hey Maudie, baby don't you know I love you
Reiteration of the singer's love for Maudie
Oh, Maudie, I said baby don't you know I love you
Reiteration of the previous line
I've been gone so long, God, I miss you so much
The singer misses Maudie greatly
Sometimes Johns old lady
Maudie is often referred to as "John's old lady"
She'd turn around to him and say,
Maudie would talk to John during their arguments
"John, if you don't quit your messin' around baby,
Maudie would ask John to stop whatever he was doing
I'm gonna walk right outta that door
Maudie would threaten to leave John
With my bag in my hand."
Maudie would leave with her bag when she threatened to leave
John would say, "Hey!"
John would express his dissatisfaction towards Maudie's threats
Well, Maudie, sweet little girl, baby,
The singer affectionately calls Maudie a sweet little girl
Oh Maudie, be my sweet little girl, baby,
The singer asks Maudie to be his sweet little girl
When you touch my hand
The singer is describing the effects of Maudie's touch
My head is all in a whirl now baby
The singer's thoughts and emotions are in a state of confusion
I love you Maudie
The singer reiterates his love for Maudie
I said I love you Maudie
Reiteration of the previous line
Oh, love you Maudie
Reiteration of the previous line
Ooh, love you Maudie
Reiteration of the previous line
You know I need, I need, I need, need, yeah
The singer emphasizes his need for Maudie
I said Maudie, baby, I love you
Reiteration of the singer's love for Maudie
Oh Maudie, baby, I love you
Reiteration of the previous line
I love you Maudie
Reiteration of the singer's love for Maudie
You've been gone so long,
Maudie has been away for some time
How I've missed you too much
The singer expresses how much he has missed Maudie
I love you.
The singer reiterates his love for Maudie
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Written by: JOHN LEE HOOKER
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