It's My Life
Eric Burton Lyrics

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Fourteen ninety-five, and nineteen fourty-eight
I threw a rockabilly party on my last birthday
But it was good, rockin' my life away
I just movin' and groovin'
And gettin' it both night and day
I got a gal called Milly, she's chilly pepper hot
She know how to roll, and she know how to rock
I'm rockin', rockin' my life away

Oh, and a boogie woogie baby
I like to do it both night and day
Ah ah oh

Steamliner, fleetliner, military brass
She knows the general's daughter but the killer's got brass
I'm rockin', rockin' my life away, ah ah
I'm just movin' and a-groovin'
And rockin' both night and day

And I'm rockin', rockin' my life away
I'm just movin' and groovin'
And boogyin' both night and day
I'm just rockin', rockin' my life away

I'm just rockin' and rollin' my life away
My name's Jerry Lee Lewis and I'm damn sure here to stay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eric Burton's song It's My Life is a classic example of rock and roll music that bursts with energy and vitality. The song describes the life of a person who loves to rock and roll and enjoy the moments of life to the fullest. The lyrics start with the mention of two different years, 1495 and 1948, which signify the timeless and universal nature of the desire to have fun, which knows no bounds. The use of a rockabilly party as an example of having fun showcases that the lyrics are about the rock and roll culture, where dancing and partying were an integral part of people's lives.

The song mentions the singer's girlfriend Milly, who is described as chilly pepper hot, and is portrayed as someone who knows how to roll and rock. This line is a metaphor that refers to Milly's ability to dance and have fun. The lines about steamliner, fleetliner, and military brass, signify the singer's love for the military and the idea of chasing adventure. The juxtaposition of the innocence of the general's daughter with the killer's brass adds to the song's rebellious spirit.

Overall, the lyrics to Eric Burton's It's My Life celebrate freedom, individuality, and the joys of living. The song speaks to a universal desire to experience life to the fullest, and the energy and vibrancy of rock and roll as the perfect accompaniment to that quest.

Line by Line Meaning

Fourteen ninety-five, and nineteen fourty-eight
These are two years that hold no significance to the overall meaning of the song.

I threw a rockabilly party on my last birthday
The singer had a birthday party where rockabilly music was played.

But it was good, rockin' my life away
The party was enjoyable and the singer likes to live life in a carefree way.

I just movin' and groovin'
The singer likes to dance and move in a rhythmical way.

And gettin' it both night and day
The singer enjoys dancing and partying day and night.

I got a gal called Milly, she's chilly pepper hot
The singer has a girlfriend named Milly who is attractive and energetic.

She know how to roll, and she know how to rock
Milly knows how to dance and party in a lively way.

I'm rockin', rockin' my life away
The singer likes to enjoy life by dancing and having fun.

Oh, and a boogie woogie baby
The singer likes a genre of music that is lively and danceable.

I like to do it both night and day
The singer enjoys dancing and partying 24/7.

Steamliner, fleetliner, military brass
These are random words and phrases that hold no significance to the overall meaning of the song.

She knows the general's daughter but the killer's got brass
This line could mean that the singer's girlfriend knows people in high places but the bad guys have more influence.

I'm rockin', rockin' my life away, ah ah
The singer continues to enjoy life by having fun and dancing.

I'm just movin' and a-groovin'
The singer likes to dance and move to the rhythm of the music.

And rockin' both night and day
The singer enjoys dancing and partying 24/7.

And I'm rockin', rockin' my life away
The singer continues to have fun and enjoy life.

I'm just movin' and groovin'
The singer likes to dance and move to the rhythm of the music.

And boogyin' both night and day
The singer enjoys dancing and partying 24/7.

I'm just rockin', rockin' my life away
The singer continues to enjoy life by having fun and dancing.

I'm just rockin' and rollin' my life away
The singer likes to enjoy life by having fun, dancing and listening to rock and roll music.

My name's Jerry Lee Lewis and I'm damn sure here to stay
The singer identifies himself as Jerry Lee Lewis and is confident that he will always have a good time and enjoy life.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MACK VICKERY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@JackF99

The great song itself had some pretty creepy lyrics.

"There'll be women and their fortunes
Who just want to mother orphans
Are you gonna cry
When I'm squeezing them dry?
Taking all I can get
No regrets

When I openly lie, ha
And live on their money
Believe me, honey
That money
Can you believe?
I ain't no saint

All comments from YouTube:

@jeffrolambert9087

1y↑276

Eric's voice was a gift and he put all his heart and soul behind it

@interbi5642

49w↑1

what year this video was recorded

@j.masonmedia5172

48w↑2

@@interbi5642quote me if I’m wrong maybes 1964

@kentinmn

39w↑3

@@j.masonmedia5172 This episode of NBC's "Hullabaloo", October 11, 1965.

@doreekaplan2589

21w↑2

He still does

@debraweaver6308

19w

@@j.masonmedia5172 Yes, Mason. It is either 1964..or 1965.

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@fredgomo

3y↑439

One of the best original blues rock band. Their music with the incomparable Eric Burdon still stands up. Great band.

@ld3511

48w↑6

💯

@timothydrumm5690

3y↑72

This guy is one of the ALL TIME greatest SOLO singers - the soulful drama in this voice is - off the charts!

@daveberry342

19w↑2

Like Franky Valli, Van Morrisson, Sam Cooke, Steve Perry, and of course, Lou Gramm.

@allysa2877

3y↑91

Eric's not just an "Animal" -- he's pure BEAST!

@thomascook7923

3y↑228

What a band! Just heard we lost Hilton Valentine rhe lesd guitarist. My condolences to his family. There will never be a more intimidating sound and feel alive music. Loved them in the 60's and love them now. Please turn on the younger generation to this band. They should never be forgotten. They will not if anyone listens.

@marcelobullos

3y↑2

Wise Words

@idontcare2851

3y↑8

Relax, I am in my 20’s and was raised on this. I’ll raise my kids on this. Good music is timeless.

@thomascook7923

3y↑5

I will sleep well tonight. Thank you for your reply.

@Ashley-do3xp

3y↑7

You’re sad the music will die, I’m in my 20s… I’m more sad our older generation is going out. We can keep the recordings; we can’t replace the people.

@Drew__Films

2y↑8

@@idontcare2851 I’m 24 and I been an “Animal” for the last 6 years! Trust me history repeats itself! All it takes is a famous Instagram influencer or celebrity to have their picture taken wearing a shirt with the band on it for millions to google and listen to their music just because their favorite celebrity is doing it lol so good music will live forever! Whether it be for the right reasons or not!

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@Jumphouse2

4y↑38

I was 11 when this aired. I was 25 when I collected all the Animals songs. I'm 65 now and have never gotten tired of these classic songs that have endured.

@spencerme3486

9y↑2.7K

y'know, it's weird how much everyone remembers the stones and the beatles. why aren't the animals remembered in the same regard? they were pretty damn good!

@mrsir6404

6y↑62

spencer me only a handful of hits ( compared to handfuls?) and they didn’t write their own songs!

@mrsir6404

6y↑59

Epic band though!! I have their best of and love it thoroughly! Nothing wrong with not being as good as the Beatles or Stones

@jimwade9570

5y↑28

They are by us with fine taste!!

@njva17420

5y↑87

So what? The guy could deliver a song like no one else, and so darkly.

@jo-annbastings

5y↑6

spencer me Amen!

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@GeorgeVreelandHill

2y↑227

The Animals are one of the best groups of the 1960s. One of the most underrated bands ever, but if it were not for The Beatles and The Stones, they would have been regarded as either one of them.

@jordanwilliams1515

2y↑8

They were on their way to becoming another Beatles but they split up, I’d they didn’t they’d probably be in the top 5 bands ever

@anthonypetrozzelli5429

2y↑5

Amen! I totally agree! There were so many great bands from England at that time. Part of the British invasion! You don't hear music like this anymore!

@nicholasyoder

40w↑4

So much better than the Beatles

@lechatel

38w↑3

@@nicholasyoder They make the Beatles of the time look a decade out of date!!

@dizzywow

35w↑2

@@lechatel You're insane. The Beatles left them in the dust.

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@donnalynn3589

2y↑48

Been listening to him for many years. I absolutely love his voice! His songs never get old.

@gotohoward

4y↑36

This group is great. Creative as hell, and not anything anyone heard before. Love the trophy girls on the wall touch.

@erickriebel4366

1y↑42

No matter how you feel when you hear Eric Burdon sing his music you always feel a lot better

@mikmook4781

1y↑18

Goddamn! That bass line and the guitar riff over it. So dark and so damn good.

@MrDaiseymay

1y↑1

YEP--Fantastic bass line, it makes the whole song unique, plus a strong dominant Lead.---My equal to ---rising Sun'.

@cross3052

You meant to say 'the best', but no ones an expert.

@hongy.k.1048

8y↑440

Eric Burdon's shouting and roaring voice sounds very appealing and philosophic. He is a great and wonderful singer but I think he is kinda underrated. He is one of my favorite singers.

@JeriFarisLabib

8y↑2

I see comment like this in the other the animals video. sure he can sing, bur if he don't get any further famous that was market

@hongy.k.1048

8y↑10

+Jeri Faris Labib As you told, I left some similar comments in several the Animals' clips. It means that I have a crush on this group and especially, its singer, Eric Burdon. But they had several other covers like "The house of the rising sun", "Don't let me be misunderstood" and "Bring it on home to me" and their popularity came mainly from such covers. Of course, they produced their own stuffs, "I'm crying", "We Gotta Get Out of this Place" including this song. Moreover, the original line-up was split up too early. Eric Burdon formed Eric Burdon and the Animals with a new line-up later. They released "when I was young". But they failed to transport as much popularity as thought. That's the way the market trend was at that time. In spite of my subjective and arbitrary opinion, his voice deserves to have so much more than he actually does at least.

@waymonsims9481

ooksydd e

@hongy.k.1048

8y↑1

What does ooksydd e mean?

@waymonsims9481

+Hong Y.K. Mmk bug

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@rainbowbrite6046

7y↑45

Eric Burdon's voice + his face is like heaven <3

@ponygirlusa

2y↑3

And sweet bod, WOW 🔥🔥🔥😋🥰❣️

@gertrudelaronge6864

3y↑38

I love Erik and his animals.
This is, however, the creepiest set decor I am aware of to this very day.

@smfvmd

2y↑1

I agree, notches on the bedpost should suffice.

@JackF99

@derrickblackwood9828

4y↑26

Eric's voice is SOULFUL. The band is extremely talented.

@laurawatters914

3y↑13

Eric Burdon, oohhh, my goodness beautiful talented man what a voice!! I love The Animals a blast from the past!! 😊🩷🤘✌️

@JimInNashville

9y↑442

Eric Burdon...one of the all time greats. Summer of '66, I drove my red Mustang fastback to a concert in upstate NY. The opening number was "Don't Bring Me Down".
On the opening power chord, a gigantic speaker mounted 20 feet above the stage exploded. I kid you not. After a 30 minute delay, the band came back on, and this time the speaker held up. Eric Burdon continued through a 90 minute set, and, I tell you, he was the real deal. They did virtually every song in their record catalog, and more.

@maximusbavarius

5y↑5

crazy :D

@JioPilgrim

5y↑8

O my... that' s epic, i wish to have been here

@rranger1014

5y↑6

Mega

@slide7572

4y↑3

from where did you drive your Mustang to Upstate NY? Thanks for sharing your memory. Reminds me of when I was asked to choose a song during a group psychotherapy session. Each torture victim chose a song for the counselor to play. The counselor loaded my song, then foolishly walked away from the player. The opening banging bars of "Crazy Train" song by Ozzy Osbourne nearly knocked my unknowing counselor off the floor as he walked towards me away from the speakers with his back facing the player. Made my day. At least I laughed.

@dondressel452

4y↑2

Hope you kept the mustang

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@johnallen2771

4y↑17

One of the best songs ever written. Nobody but Eric Burdon and the Animals could have made this so popular back in the day. I saw them at a teen club when they were just hitting the states. Eric was still singing as far as know and he can still belt them out.

@sherifffdb905

3y↑21

I had the pleasure of seeing him perform live about 10 years ago. The man still has great pipes.

@Juan321C

2y↑59

Eric Burdon is one of THE BEST of all time. Never wasted a lyric. And the music stands to this day. Legendary status!

@barbaramilligan2323

8y↑105

The animals had a great sound I believe the UK was the centre of the music world at that time

@Dhirallin

7y↑5

just a tiny bit of influence on The Doors haha.

@HibsGunit

3y↑1

still is really

@FR-ed4zy

C'est la vérité !

@peter-8483

3y↑5

@Chief BigToke
Not gonna happen, ever again, the UK is fundamentally different, the entire English culture is basically dead in the water, the Scottish rebelliousness is no more and the same goes for the Irish.

@rowanmelton7643

3y↑1

@@peter-8483 Good ol' "cultural enrichment" for ya

@slim864gvg6

1y↑39

One of the most underrated singers out there. Sure, you hear about Jagger, Lennon and McCartney but Eric Burdon's voice tops them all. (Jagger has the best stage presence of course!) Why can't they make music like this anymore? People with real raw talent. At this point, it didn't matter how they looked or how marketable they were, it was about talent, ability and most importantly the music. I wish we could go back to simpler times. It seems like music was so much fun back then instead of the insanity it has become. Sorry to preach. It just came out.

@TimGreig

18w↑3

The music industry destroyed music

@MrTrack412

18w↑2

Slim, your remark put tears in the back of my eyes.

@furstbalis

17w

Ты прав

@leslieoscar

16w

Excellent song.
For those of you lamenting the demise of music, we have Anton Newcomb of The Brian Jonestown Massacre carrying the torch of great music

@roderickmaclean2050

13w

@@TimGreig precisely, the money men , who know nothing about music, only the money they can exploit

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@lbroderick783

9y↑1.9K

A very underrated singer in my opinion! Love how he sings!

@paulharris8551

9y↑24

A lot of people think he's a great singer. Good voice. But he hasn't been heard from since 1980 or so.

@lbroderick783

9y↑19

paul harris That's too bad! He had a very unique voice and style.

@monkeeman1966

9y↑6

paul harris, I saw them in the mid 1980s.

@EmceeNolan

9y↑25

paul harris Uh, no, idiot. Eric Burdon's been putting out albums forever, even though his voice is shot. Why in the world would you, someone who knows absolutely nothing about the subject, write authoritative posts on the subject as though you do? Get lost.

@paulharris8551

9y↑3

EmceeNolan Absolutely nothing? Ok, he's been making records but nobody ever mentions them except you so he might as well be singing in the shower.

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@babalooey100

7y↑54

Burdon is one heck of a vocalist!

@davereiter8433

3y↑2

Absolutely true

@ppierquet1

1y↑7

Takes my back to my high school days.....The Animals were one of a kind.....I loved their music, and their message. :-)

@adrianknuchel5855

5y↑20

The lead singer had one of the best voices i ever had heard....damn...all live...no autotune....respect.

@PuRpL3HaZ311

2y↑32

Yeah, yet another great song by the Animals . Quite possibly one of the most underrated Bands . Plus they had Chas Chandler playing Bass . The guy Who brought a young Jimi Hendrix to London.

@javiermendoza5150

3y↑602

Eric Burdon was all original. No remakes. He was a different species.

@davereiter8433

3y↑10

Agree

@jerryashlock5519

3y↑7

Completely agree

@jerryashlock5519

3y↑8

Couldn't be , never was , imitated

@aries4loeffler862

3y↑4

Not from earth...

@kristysavage2283

3y↑3

True

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@carrieberry8846

8y↑291

He comes from a British working-class background, and so many songs have the theme of getting out of that treadmill existence, and of gaining freedom from that rigid fifties mentality of what was and wasn't acceptable. (hence the title of the song, and also "We Gotta Get Out of this Place")....a common theme then in rock, and among us kids, too. Oh, boy, it was a fun time.

@gingie78

6y↑4

Carrie Berry I bet it was! All our own times were special. I hope yours was more fulfilled than mine 😊

@carlmagrath6389

5y↑1

It was our favourite song when we were on a search an destroy mission

@lukeedwards6470

5y↑3

Shame they didn’t write those songs your on about though.......

@slide7572

thank you for the history explanation. raise your hand if today you do not have financial debt in one form or another! lol

@slide7572

and raise your hand if you don't expect to encounter potential financial debt in the future due to unforeseen circumstances

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@MrLookitspam

2y↑24

I grew up in a house with 60’s music. Eric burden made me fall in love with bad boys. I married a biker 39 years ago. Never been happier. God bless Eric burden and the animals.

@nurknanker6105

51w↑1

Bad boys with pockmarks!!

@kelley695

50w

😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

@lechatel

38w

@@nurknanker6105 The pockmarks went after a few skin peels. Handsome chap was Eric.

@marialeon2069

1y↑22

Bellos tiempos los 60s que estos ritmos eran lo mejor bella voz Erik y talento al natural The Animals 😚🎶🤝desde Cd de Mexico 🇲🇽

@cytherians

2y↑12

Something so often missed... was that this sound, this musical style, was SO VERY NEW. These bands were laying down the paving stones for bands to come. And some pathways could just never be repeated. The Animals were such a creative, original group. I only wish they'd held up longer, added more music to their archive for all time.

@jackspry9736

2y↑69

RIP the two members of The Animals
Chas Chandler (December 18, 1938 – July 17, 1996), aged 57
Hilton Valentine (May 21, 1943 – January 29, 2021), aged 77
You both will always be remembered as legends.

@williamboylejr.7440

2y↑1

I think Dave Rowberry also has passed away.

@Southwest5261

2y↑3

Valentine died in my birthday 😢

@JaredMacDonald-nt3bo

1y↑16

Recently sang this song by them, at a bar, this past weekend. It was a group of 20-something’s and received an applause like the one at the end of this video. There is hope for humanity! Need more songs like this for everyone to hear now-a-days. And I’ll oblige to this challenge, just need to find bandmates first lol

@willow11st49

10y↑515

They were even badder bad boys than the Rolling Stones,and that's going some!!! Eric Burdon has one of the best,edgiest voices in rock!!

@tommyfoust8684

10y↑9

*****
Hilton Valentine also had a Futurama and Gretch Tennessean just like George Harrison. The Gretch was used on House of the Rising Sun and the Vox he owned was a 12 string Brian Jones' Vox was a six string if I remember right, but had the same teardrop shape. He is playing a Rickenbacker in this video.. Hilton has a web site telling about the equipment he has used though his career.

@AleStolt

10y↑2

***** He is using a Rickenbacker 330 for sure :)

RS
,

@RPNization

7y↑16

the Stones weren't bad as most people think, the Beatles were more bad boys as the Stones, Lemmy Kilmister from Motörhead (R.I.P) said this.

@esgibteinlebenvordemtod5274

7y↑1

+RPNization irgendwie passt diese Aussage zu deinem ''Das Tier'' Profil =D

@rodneyspears7859

7y↑1

True Willow, we heard a lot about his fights and antics back in the swinging 60's.

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@steelman63weldandfab98

7y↑12

He's still jammin and still good. Seen him in the Poconos several years ago.He was 74 then and still could belt it out !!

@mackenziemaw9189

7y↑20

his voice and lyrics timeless

@namcat53

2y↑8

The Animals have been and always will be on of the most highly rated music groups of all time. When they came on the scene we loved them as much as The Beatles and Rolling Stones. This song is one of their best; dynamic, soulful and cool with great changes, lyrics and delivery.

@bertspierings7922

6y↑10

Wow. What a singer, and what a musicians. What a great song!!

@rainstein3680

2y↑5

The Animals were a great 60s classic, unique and mind blowing!!

@countalucard4226

10y↑161

I have listened to this song for almost 50 years now and it never gets old. Along w/ gotta get out of this place, don't let me be misunderstood. Just great music that has passed the test of time, will always sound like it did the first time.

@jamesronchi114

9y↑14

You are so right Vic. 50 yrs. later & its still a great song. Don't forget their all time classic.....House of the rising sun..........
Its been the ruin of many a poor boy.............And God....I know....I'm one.

@kinkybeatle

9y↑4

Absolutely right.

@CarsCatAliens

2y↑1

Timeless music

@hannawalinska9812

35w

@@jamesronchi114❤😂😢😅

@davidlowe7484

1y↑7

Awesome intro, and Eric Burdon's brilliant voice make this a real rocker. Sheer excellence!

@g.alanboughey5182

7y↑17

According to my THESIS, these guys were (are) immortal.

@cindyrobertson9953

2y↑9

I don't forget about them! Eric Burdon's voice is incredible, he's also so wonderfully rebellious & confidant.

@Gieszkanne

them's voice was Van Morrison ; )

@cindyrobertson9953

@@Gieszkanne I'm confused?

@Gieszkanne

@@cindyrobertson9953 Dont you know Them?

@rikkibeetge4297

7y↑30

Love Eric's voice!!!!!!!!

@almaaranda4958

2y↑15

This song is so powerful- gives me chills !

@rsure346

i just wrote that too. then looked at the comments and read yours hahah wild

@billpetersen9535

8y↑89

One of the great voices of rock n roll......

@Karmen2010

4y↑6

THE greatest in my opinion

@shugashugs07

8y↑30

Awesome voice of rock right there

@texleeger8973

39w↑2

Right up there with the Kinks, Stones, Yardbirds, Electric Prunes, and Byrds as my fav high school times rock groups. All their early years were epic, pinnacles of invention.

@bluesboy8237

3y↑13

Happy 80th birthday Eric Burdon!!!

@ValleyoftheRogue

Unreal, isn't it? Where has the time gone?

@ikesters6697

34w↑3

it's so strange to think this video was uploaded when I was a child in 2007 which to me feels like a lifetime ago, yet the day it was uploaded, the song was already over 40 years old which is longer than I've been alive. My mind simply can't comprehend how long ago the sixties was, yet whenever i listen to these songs they still sound so fresh, so modern, so original. idk if it's just me or if the songs were just that excellently crafted, maybe a mix of both, either way, i do hope this music never dies. it's a genuine miracle that the internet exists and we can access all these songs literally in the palm of our hands

@leepiper4621

33w↑6

Complete raw talent & passion for music.
No autotune necessary

@dmkhart

9y↑30

When "The Boss"- (Springsteen) says Eric Burdon had a tremendous influence on him in his youth thru his range and devotion - the Animals were truly a treasure!!!

@atlanticmermaid2739

6y↑5

These animals ROCKED!
Eric B's attitude defined rockstar. Wow

@richardk6659

51w↑2

Incredible musician, lyricist, and singer. One of the founders of Rock and Roll. Then continued with War . Thank you, Eric.

@mc77ification

3y↑3

What a Tune! Eric's Voice is pure Blues!

@kalentoots

2y↑6

22, one of my favourite songs. the vibe in this video is immaculate lol. sorry, i can’t describe it. the way they present in this era is so cool. stiff posture, polite suits, and rocking the house 😎 animals4evr

@annie68164

2y↑4

This is fantastic! Can't imagine actually seeing this performance, the music is mesmerizing!

@areshashah1584

8y↑61

such an amazing song. that era was gold. ♥

@greg33770

6y↑2

Amen !👍

@johnshields6852

47w↑1

8 in 1968 I remember singing along while mom drove, AM radio, standing on the front seat, I always thought Eric had the best rock voice. Thank you.

@dawnparker614

7y↑9

A strong powerful voice, great band

@thomasthom6583

Hi Dawn

@rodthornell6198

1y↑27

One hit after another! Strong vocals from Eric and who wrote most of their songs? Up there with the top bands of the sixties..

@janpcs

15w

Who wrote most of their songs? Many of them were covers and the originals came mostly from the Brill Building songwriters.

@desichiffon8436

7y↑10

Very Underrated Singer..
ERIC IS STILL ROCKIN'
LOVE YOU, ERIC!!!

@dutchman6061

2y↑3

Born in 1950, I am so grateful I was able to enjoy the Animals, The Who, Dave Clark 5 and the Beatles, My favorite Group then was The Who, but listening to the Animal's songs now....Its the Animals. Eric Burton is an awesome vocalist. The first song I learned to play on my guitar was The House of the Rising Sun.

@lucydg1

8y↑43

I love these Animals and Eric Burdon! Just great music!

@qzorn4440

10w

Good times. 😎 Thank you. Sweet Trophies on the wall.

@ReneNYG1

8y↑10

Love these guys they where part of me growing up as a kid.

@malcooool

6y↑224

so where are the eric burdons of today, nobody comes close

@georgeevangel4292

5y↑12

Got that right, now we have Justin Briber

@jaytotheell

5y↑8

jack White?

@MrDanty64

5y↑1

Robert Pollard of Guided By Voices

@leonsantana3646

4y↑8

Perhaps Eric Burdon himself

@slide7572

try me

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@dock388

2y↑4

One of the best bands for live performances; they always sounded great.

@user-lk3sx7yi2v

38w↑5

Eric Burton Is classic 60's music Long live the animals!

@trububbles

11y↑26

damn i love his strong voice. like at the last 30 seconds... he's so naturally powerful. he's not forcing it like others do. eric is aaaaamazing! <3

@joesmoke9624

44w↑4

He was one of the best rock an roll singers of all time. I saw the band in the 60’s perform. I will never forget how great they were back then. I also saw Eric explode when a fight broke out in the audience, and knowing how hard Eric was he couldn’t wait to join in. What a hard guy he was for his size. One of the best bands ever 👍

@chriswebster24

43w↑1

Yeah, I bet he was always hard, whenever he visited you in your dreams/fantasies--hard as a rock, I'm sure. I can tell it meant a lot to you when he exploded. Of course, he couldn't wait any longer, because of how hard he was. You must've been sore for quite a while, after he got through with you. He was a very hard guy for his size.

@joesmoke9624

43w↑2

@@chriswebster24 Don’t be envious my friend. Concentrate more on what’s coming your way in life and especially if you’re still young!?! It’s not something I would like - growing up now. THINK!!

@mickjagger8439

43w↑2

@@chriswebster24 Grow up

@wendyb4405

22w

Well he was from walker lol

@vals_loeder

40w↑3

Eric Burden's voice is one of a kind. Can not even get enough of listening to him.

@johnallen2771

4y↑5

Eric Burdon and the Animals. The original "punk rockers." I used to love listening to them and they had a real long string of hit songs in the 60s. That attitude that they had, that in your face kind of demeanor, we all shared that in those days. We questioned everybody about everything. We didn't take anything for granted after we saw what the politicians and businesses were doing. We didn't trust them. We got the answers we were looking for and started trying to do things better.

@ras3199

I wondered if anyone still listened to these great guys. Glad to see someone is. : )

@richardrobinson1697

7y↑7

GREAT VOICE. TIMELESS!

@richardwarfordjr.5622

1y↑17

Eric is one of the greatest frontman ever!

@bmullin96

10y↑9

Thank you mom and dad for introducing me to this group and other great bands from the 60's :-)

@WitchRobinHunter

Like wich other group ?

@henrybarnack3399

2y↑3

Eric burden was a great singer about how life can be better I enjoyed this song at 9yrs old. I still enjoy his songs at 67 years old

@piroskaracz3621

1y↑4

Adored his voice then and now. Never the Beatles for me. These fellas deserved MORE

@lansermilova9355

2y↑4

Это невероятная магия голоса Эрика! Слушать и смотреть можно бесконца.

@vladimirkrylov6468

Ну, так англосаксы ведь!

@jimmys_xd984

36w↑5

This is a masterpiece

@leepiper4621

36w

Yes!

@colleenhenry-bs6ij

1y↑5

They were great!! Loved their music

@robertyoung5061

8y↑11

One of the greatest rock songs of all time. Thanks for posting this timeless classic! Ah youth!

@ghostrider-ek8gu

35w

Hit after hit! Great blues band. This was one of my favorites and described my life .. like so many Animals hits.

@kathrynmolesa1641

4y↑4

I used to race home from highschool to see hullabaloo and Where the Action Is. Those were the greats of Rock and Roll.

@usmc-veteran7316

I started listening to Rock n Roll when I was 10 yrs old back in 1965. I do remember "Where the Action Is." Plus watching "American Bandstand."

@kathrynknight9077

3y↑4

I've never forgotten them. Unique music

@rosemarydaughter

7y↑13

I loved them...to me ..they were the beginning of true Rock and Roll*

@tomidorfman7224

i want please that someone fix the clip of the animals song house of the rising sun mafia iii trailer 3 casino battlefield it's with the million and something views. and i will be happy if that someone will do it as soon as possible

@wozja

3y↑6

Love this band.... this lead singer has a great voice very unique

@KMK7355

8y↑45

That was a great live version.

@28282222

4y↑4

I find that raw genuine music refreshing.

@Berniewahlbrinck

3y↑1

@@28282222 It was only partly live

@scottprice6807

7y↑6

CAN'T BELIEVE ONLY 15 MILLION PEOPLE HAVE LISTENED TO THIS!! SHOULD BE 5 TIMES THIS. ORIGINAL BAD BOY!!

@jadeshannon2272

22w↑4

The Animals have such a great sound to them

@investmentfuturefinances5527

5y↑20

It's my life, and I'll do what I want!

@alannahns6590

5y↑4

It's my mind and I'll think what I want!!!

@Hughes17

3y↑1

Show me some time!

@ras3199

5y↑5

How can anyone give this a thumbs down? This is a fantastic song. Sure brings back a lot of memories.

@brianhenry9799

4y↑29

The Animals are so underrated. One of The best Rock Bands of the past 50 years.

@keithjensen4967

10y↑74

This Song is in my top 5 favorite songs ever and I was born in 82.

@carpal08

10y↑8

OMG really Im only 12 and even though my generation is so void of good music this is in my top 5

@danielleon5118

10y↑8

Why does it matter what year you were born in? If you like it, you like it.

@pyrotechnic96

9y↑7

Dude, you're 30. Telling people how old you are in youtube comments is supposed to stop when you're like 14.

@carpal08

Pyrotechnic old people and little kids are cancer

@RevoltorAdapt

He's more mature than you.

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@charleslantzy5425

22w↑2

The animals had the music of the own and they made it their their own!

@shawnyoung5960

Anytime I see the animals I have to watch. This was my dad's favorite group and remember sitting in the car with him in the yard just listening to their songs and him telling how great they are.