Alan Price (born April 19, 1942 in Fatfield, County Durham, England) is a musician, songwriter, and actor.
A self-taught musician, primarily a keyboard player, he was educated at Jarrow Grammar School, South Tyneside, and was a founding member of the Tyneside group The Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo, then renamed The Animals. His playing on their international hit "House of the Rising Sun" and other tracks was a key element in the Animals' success. Their arrangement of "House of the Rising Sun," a traditional folk song, has become more recognisable than previous incarnations.
He left the band in May 1965, to form the highly successful Alan Price Set. In the same year, he appeared in the film Dont Look Back, which followed Bob Dylan on tour. In 1967, he enjoyed singles success with the Randy Newman song "Simon Smith And His Amazing Dancing Bear" and "The House That Jack Built", following it up in 1968 with the jazzy "Don't Stop The Carnival". A partnership with Georgie Fame resulted in a Top 20 single in 1971, "Rosetta", and an album "Fame and Price, Price and Fame Together", as well as a regular slot in one series of "The Two Ronnies" on BBC television.
In 1973, he wrote the music for the Lindsay Anderson film O Lucky Man!; he performs on screen in the film and appears in walk-on parts as himself.
Price produced the autobiographical album Between Today and Yesterday in 1974, a track from which, "Jarrow Song", returned him to the singles chart.
He participated in two attempts to reunite The Animals in 1977 and 1983. He also made several recordings with his friend, Georgie Fame.
I Put A Spell On You
The Alan Price Set 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
The Alan Price Set's song "I Put a Spell on You" is a hauntingly powerful love song of obsession and possession. The lyrics express the singer's declaration of ownership over the person they love, feeling the need to control and manipulate their every move. The repetition of the line "I put a spell on you because you're mine" showcases the intensity of the singer's feelings and the lengths they will go to in order to keep their love interest close.
The singer accuses their love interest of constantly running around and putting them down, highlighting feelings of insecurity and jealousy. The repeated use of the phrase "I ain't lyin', no I ain't lyin'" adds a sense of desperation to the lyrics, as if the singer is pleading with their love interest to take them seriously.
Overall, the song portrays the darker side of love and the dangers of obsession and possession. It is a cautionary tale of the consequences of trying to control and manipulate a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
I put a spell on you because you're mine
I cast a magical spell on you because I am possessive of you
You better stop the things that you do
You need to cease the actions that are upsetting me
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I am being truthful and serious, I am not lying
I just can't stand it babe
I am unable to tolerate it, my dear
The way you're always runnin' 'round
Your consistent movement and busyness troubles me
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I am unable to bear it, the way you always criticize or belittle me
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I cast a spell on you. I cast a spell on you
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I cast a spell on you. I cast a spell on you
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jay Hawkins
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@dekrue2009
So hauntingly beautiful. A jazzed up rock version that will be immortalized greatly over time.
@dannyb.2676
chills on my spine...A masterpiece
@zezt
This is a brilliant version, and the organ solo is really amazing!
@doubleotwentyone
Just about the best solo thing Alan Price ever did. Great keys on this, an art he seemed to lose as his solo career progressed. Love this version.
@davidrmoran
interesting you put it this way; can you give any specifics? Not disagreeing. I did a long interview with him in the early 1970s and already he seemed to be fading a little bit; he did the first House of the Rising Sun work before leaving the Animals, copied immediately verbatim by Rowberry; think I have that right, should doublecheck
@metoo5908
doubleotwentyone.
Best version.
AHHH Memories ... Memories
@Maxim89Il
I think the best thing Alan Price did was the album Between Today and Yesterday. Don't get me wrong, I like his coverts, but I find his solo work brilliant.
@ShoshannaBerryPorter
Such an amazing interpretation of a Screamin' Jay Hawkins Classic. Definitely one of the most impressive covers.
@MrChristian
Wow, first time hearing this version and it’s incredible! I wonder if Eric Burdon recorded this, I could also totally see him owning it.
@MrChristian
Yes he did and Alan Price’s version is better https://youtu.be/kBUICBz2-L4