While the song's origin is shrouded in mystery (is the "house" a prison, a brothel, or a gambling den?), the HD restorations of the 1964 promo allow us to see the raw intensity of a young Eric Burdon like never before.
Eric Burdon of The Animals called the song a "great trick." They performed it while touring with Chuck Berry to stand out without copying his style. It worked so well they recorded it in a single take between tour stops. Rising SunHD
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Did you know that "The House of the Rising Sun" is actually a traditional folk song with no known composer? Before turned it into a global rock anthem in 1964, it was being sung by 16-year-old daughters of miners in Kentucky. While the song's origin is shrouded in mystery