House of the Rising Sun
The Animals
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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
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Written by: Alan Price
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11 facts about this song
OriginThe exact origins of "House of the Rising Sun" are unknown, but it is believed to be a traditional folk song. The earliest known version was probably a UK Ballad, dating from the late 18th century.
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AdaptationsThe song has been adapted numerous times, but the version recorded by The Animals in 1964 is the most well-known.
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LyricsThe lyrics tell a story of life gone wrong in New Orleans. Although the song is gender-neutral, different cover versions have often changed the gender of the protagonist.
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Folk Song InterpretationSome interpretations of the song suggest it may have been about a brothel in New Orleans, while others suggest the "House of the Rising Sun" could be a local prison, a church, or a variety of other places.
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Song DurationThe recording of the song by The Animals is 4 minutes and 29 seconds long, which was unusually long for a pop single at the time.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in 1964. Later, it became number 1 on the American Billboard Hot 100, making The Animals the second British group after The Beatles to achieve such a milestone.
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Recording ConditionsThe Animal's version of the song was reportedly recorded in just one take, making its success extra remarkable. The entire process took only 15 minutes.
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InfluencesThe Animals were significantly influenced by a version recorded by Bob Dylan in 1962, which in turn was inspired by an earlier recording by Folk artist Dave Van Ronk.
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PopularityDespite its age and gloomy theme, the song remains popular and frequently covered modern times which is a testament to its enduring appeal.
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Use in Media"House of the Rising Sun" has been used in numerous films and TV shows, including "Casino", "The Affair" and "American Horror Story".
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RecognitionIn 1999, The Animals' version of the song was given the Grammy Hall of Fame Award, which honors recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
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