Jim Adams has prompted us with Wall, House, Floor and Roof for this week’s Song Lyric Sunday. I went with the House of the Rising Sun by The Animals from 1964. Fifty five years on and this song is still strong. It is iconic and I never grow tired of hearing it. I love Eric Burdon’s soulful, raspy voice! Hope you enjoy it too.
Although The Animals became famous from recording this song with their own arrangement, it is a very old blues/rock song. There is a great backstory and I have included the link here.
Lyrics
House of the Rising Sun
The Animals
There is a house in New Orleans
They call the Rising Sun
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
And God, I know I'm one
My mother was a tailor
She sewed my new blue jeans
My father was a gamblin' man
Down in New Orleans
Now the only thing a gambler needs
Is a suitcase and trunk
And the only time he's satisfied
Is when he's on a drunk
Oh, mother, tell your children
Not to do what I have done
Spend your lives in sin and misery
In the house of the rising sun
Well, I got one foot on the platform
The other foot on the train
I'm goin' back to New Orleans
To wear that ball and chain
Well, there is a house in New Orleans
They call the Rising Sun
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
And God, I know I'm one
I was tempted to use this song, as itβs one of my favorites. But I decided to go with Pink Floyd instead. You made a great choice.
Tanks …..and made a great choice too my friend! π
Ah…great minds think alike Jilly! π
I went the same way. A favorite for sure.
One of my all time favorites. Thanks for the reminder.
Yes, it’s wonderful. Thanks so much π
Such a classic! Thanks for the share!
My pleasure! π
It has a haunting melody and the vocals are top of the charts. Another timeless classic, Christine!
Thanks Lisa. Yes, it very special. ππ
One more thing we have in common. This is another of my favorite songs. π
It’s timeless, isn’t it? ππ
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Gambling is the worst addiction that anyone can have. Indulging in too many drugs, alcohol or too much sex will all ruin you over time, but gambling can send your whole life down the tubes in a flash. Great song, thanks for sharing it.
Ive always loved this song Jim. Takes me back to the sixties in the UK π
A classic.
For sure Di π
Just pure brilliance – you have made my Sunday!
Thanks Mel. It kinda made my day too π
Another favourite! β€οΈ
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