Eric Burdon (The Animals) - Interview
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Eric Burdon is an English singer-songwriter and actor. He was previously the vocalist of rock band The Animals and funk band War. He is regarded as one of the British Invasion's most distinct singers with his deep, powerful blues-rock voice. He is also known for his aggressive stage performances.
The Animals are an English rhythm and blues and rock band, formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in the early 1960s. The band moved to London upon finding fame in 1964. The Animals were known for their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced frontman Eric Burdon, as exemplified by their signature song and transatlantic No. 1 hit single, "House of the Rising Sun", as well as by hits such as "We Gotta Get Out of This Place", "It's My Life", "I'm Crying" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". The band balanced tough, rock-edged pop singles against rhythm and blues-orientated album material and were part of the British Invasion of the US.
The Animals underwent numerous personnel changes in the mid-1960s and suffered from poor business management. Under the name Eric Burdon and the Animals, the much-changed act moved to California and achieved commercial success as a psychedelic and hard rock band with hits like "San Franciscan Nights", "When I Was Young" and "Sky Pilot", before disbanding at the end of the decade. Altogether, the group had ten Top Twenty hits in both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100.
The original lineup of Burdon, Alan Price, Chas Chandler, Hilton Valentine and John Steel reunited for a one off benefit concert in Newcastle in 1968. They later had brief comebacks in 1975 and 1983. There have been several partial regroupings of the original era members since then under various names. The Animals were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
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oh I'm melting, imagine his deep voice in the morning 😍 he's so smart, talent and eloquent, what a wonderful man!
@EleanorSmith-ho6bh
11 ай бұрын
Oh ya, that voice!
@oldrvr
10 ай бұрын
He looks and sounds wonderful in this interview!
@doriskusky1575
7 ай бұрын
You are so right close your eye and dream
@ainnochaim9450
6 ай бұрын
SAMEEEEEEE!!!! 😍😍😍
@crepegeorgete
6 ай бұрын
S u p e r .. ❤❤❤
That man can sing. I love the depth of his voice. The Animals!
@Michael-ut1lg
Жыл бұрын
He's one of a kind with a killer voice.
@finallythere100
Жыл бұрын
A bygone era w sailors bringing records and ppl being together.
@annettebolec6940
2 ай бұрын
Shame on me I'm 70 yrs. Old.. but I just want him to kiss me and hold me tight. He is such a sexy man. I'm too old to fantasize😅
He couldn't possibly be more attractive, on so many levels.
@MosaicRose99
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, I love him just the way he is. I wouldn't change a thing. :)
@helenalldridge1145
3 жыл бұрын
Yes all levels xx
@plumcrazypreston2797
3 жыл бұрын
Handsome deep voice. Handsome face. Cool accent. Nice color. Handsome head of hair. Speaking of Animals, I call Eric Burdon a singer who roars like a lion at the microphone but is really only gentle as a lamb.
@blester3303
3 жыл бұрын
Sigh.....I couldn't agree more!
@mariposacacahuate5221
3 жыл бұрын
Eric is my great love.
I could listen to him talk all day long.
@patrickpeterson4076
4 жыл бұрын
Look at him as well
@terremotogo
4 жыл бұрын
U
@jeffchristianson-ziebell7727
3 жыл бұрын
Ditto once again hahaha... Altho we likely have vastly different reasons for such... However maybe not, IDK obviously (Im a straight male whos a huge fan of original classic rock & the artists who paved the way like Eric Burdon especially) Although, I do gotta mention I think this goofball interviewer is it complete dork... Although I love how Eric handles him in his oh so naturally cool way...
@plumcrazypreston2797
3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffchristianson-ziebell7727 Does sexual orientation have anything to do with it? Big-name rock artists are predominantly male and are admired by both sexes regardless of the orientation of the fans. It's true many women might be enamored by the sexual attractiveness of some male celebs like Burdon. Some gay/bi men might follow hot male celebs for the same reasons. Burdon isn't a man to want to boot out of bed easily considering his charm. Yes, he's got a big, deep voice for such a short fellow.
@oldrvr
3 жыл бұрын
Love his accent. He still has an accent today, but it’s changed just a bit. Whether just speaking or singing I love his voice!
Eric is still the man in 2022 . One of the best voices ever .
Handsome and intelligent
The guy's got pipes. What a voice.
His voice even while just speaking is amazing! He sounds like an interesting, intelligent person.
@cassandra_bonnet
Жыл бұрын
He's very wise, too
@lindadefeo2704
8 ай бұрын
He sounds like a intelligent person because he is a intelligent person.. lol..🙂👍
@oldrvr
5 ай бұрын
I read his books. Very interesting reads!
Listen to how clear and eloquent and concise he speaks. How can you not love him?
@aquarius4953
Жыл бұрын
We have nowadays in France a President who speaks clearly and eloquently. Do you think everybody loves him ?
@renaissance5300
Жыл бұрын
he is very sexy, and magnetic wow
@lechatel
11 ай бұрын
@@aquarius4953 But he can't sing like Eric. lol
@snieni
7 ай бұрын
He is the best.♥️♥️♥️
@annettebolec6940
3 ай бұрын
But I do love him😅
HE has a beautiful voice and was quite handsome in a very masculine way
He is so direct, immediate and interesting.
@marymary5494
3 жыл бұрын
BaddaBigBoom it’s a Geordie thing. ☺️
@BaddaBigBoom
3 жыл бұрын
@@marymary5494 ...why aye ;-)
What a great interview. He was born to do just what he did. And WHAT charisma!
Eric holds no punches.he tells it like it is.
When burdon talks , it's so mesmerizing, it's just as good as his songs.
@marythomas1198
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@elisabethaxelsson4736
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@burleybater
2 жыл бұрын
When I was in my mid-teens, I always thought of Burdon as bringing a kind of maturity to a scene and a sound that validated the world for me. All that from just listening to Animals records, which I wore out constantly. It's all stamped accurately by interviews such as this one. That comment about his hometown and how they were the "n" of the working class. I think any working class kid back then sensed that. And the bit about Jimmy Witherspoon getting constantly ripped off. Burdon was (and is) a very class act, all the way through his life.
@annettebolec6940
2 ай бұрын
No kidding wooooooohooooo❤
Wow! He is so hot! What a voice & what a looker! He'll always be the one rocker for me. Hands down! And he is only 5'6" but he is a giant in my eyes & always will be!!
@natacat7563
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree and oh he's 5'6? I'm same height as him! :0.
@helenalldridge1145
3 жыл бұрын
He's flipping gorgeous. End of. Xxxx
@elisabethaxelsson4736
3 жыл бұрын
Yes he is
@oldrvr
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous! What a voice!
@GameStop-li5hp
2 жыл бұрын
im 5,8 ft
It’s crazy to me how these guys-these old school PERFORMERS and showmen in the true sense-even when they’re just casually speaking you can’t stop yourself hanging on every little inflection. It’s a really strange gift they have.
Omg I love his voice!
@evang2881
4 жыл бұрын
I come from the North East of England and everybody has that accent pretty much.
@elisabethaxelsson4736
3 жыл бұрын
Love his voice
@anonymanonym3250
Жыл бұрын
Smoke Voice
My uncle used to work as an electrician with Eric before they got famous. Love The Animals!
@hannawalinska9812
7 ай бұрын
Eric's father was an electrician too and worked on some of his projects!
I've always loved Eric Burdon. I even love hearing him in interviews. He was close with Jimi Hendrix, right until Jimi passed. He was very close with John Lennon as well. He just seems like a cool dude.
@bernicemoore5182
2 жыл бұрын
He was close to Morrison also!
@trevmsmi
Жыл бұрын
@@bernicemoore5182 Dear God, Eric is a jinx, don't be friends with him or you will die :)
@wendygreen9207
Жыл бұрын
Yeah very cool dude.
@Michael-ut1lg
Жыл бұрын
John called Eric the Egg man from a story that Eric had told him.so John put that in a song.
@cassandra_bonnet
Жыл бұрын
@@Michael-ut1lg You're talking about "I am the Walrus ?"
So layback and quite handsome with all that talent..
@elisabethaxelsson4736
3 жыл бұрын
O yes
@oldrvr
2 жыл бұрын
Very handsome!
I've always loved him his voice great and the interview he hasn't sworn once yet I have such respect for him I'M ALWAYS MESMERIZED WHEN I HEAR HIM SING. LOVE TO YOU ALWAYS ERIC💖💕🙏🤩❤️
He's a legend and icon to me he's one of the great singers
@elisabethaxelsson4736
2 жыл бұрын
He is the best of 60,s singers
This man has so much bass in his voice, he summons elephants
@Firespawnable
Жыл бұрын
Damn lol 😂
Great speaking voice as well as singing voice. He has very litlle of the heavy, english colloquial accent that would be expected. Very good interview with a thoughtful, intelligent Eric Burton. Thanks for your great body of work Eric. I've been a fan since the early days with The Animals.
@oldrvr
Ай бұрын
He has a Geordie accent that has changed a bit with all of the years that he’s lived in the US. I’m so glad it hasn’t gone away though. His accent is so sexy!
I sat in with him on drums at a Capitol Records after-party at the Atlanta Playboy Club right around this time. Grand Funk were there too. They had just done a show together at the Omni Arena. I was playing with Jimmy Witherspoon at the time. He asked me what I wanted to play, I said "See See Rider," & off we went! Scratch one off the bucket list! Eric & Jimmy & War were all managed by Steve Gold, who was there, too. His demeanor was pretty much like it is here: calm, cool, all business. Man, I coulda used more nights like that for sure!
What a time to be alive!!!! Imagine bein friends wth Beatles Stones Hendrix and all hangin out sharing ideas etc!!! Eric Burdon one of the best ever, best voice of all!!!!!!! Love the Animals !!!! Imagine givin an interview and no cussing, now thats class!
@moonriverdiver
18 күн бұрын
Eric and Hendrix tight and he was first on the scene after Jimi's gf found him following his fatal (probably accidental) overdose.
House of The Rising Sun is in my list of ten all time favorite songs. No words to describe how awesome that song is.
His voice is unique, speaking or singing it sounds great, and hes so good looking and sexy 😍
@elisabethaxelsson4736
2 жыл бұрын
Karen o yes so good looking and sexy
@GameStop-li5hp
2 жыл бұрын
You gay
Good lord his voice 😍
I was born in 1971 the 50,s and especially the 60,s must have been an incredible time musically Eric,s voice was just world class !!!
Eric Burdon and The Animals rule!!!! With so many major British bands in the 60s they got all too little recognition. You can’t deny the fact that Eric Burdon has a more powerful voice than both The Beatles and The Stones put together. The Animals!!!!
@aquarius4953
Жыл бұрын
That was not a contest who had the most powerful voice. People did buy records for the songs and after for the bands.
@cassandra_bonnet
Жыл бұрын
I think that in this video he has the deepest voice I've ever heard
@flynnlizzy5469
Жыл бұрын
Agreed but don't forget Plant /Zeppelin !
@claraglatthaar998
8 ай бұрын
🎯
@sherrybirchall8677
6 ай бұрын
They got plenty of recognition. They had a large fan base.
I concur with every single comment up and down this column. What I like and admire the most is that he doesnt pause and think about questions. He is so on top of the game that you think he knows how he is going to answer before the question is even asked. Id be like, well, yeah, er, umm, uh.... And what a voice to listen to talking, wow. What a great, intelligent and sincere way about him. I grew up with their music from the first day in america and loved them since. Before, I liked listening to Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney interviews but really, he is the one and the definition of cool.
His voice.... It's something unreal super
Bad ass voice!!!
@ryabo347
4 жыл бұрын
It's his accent geordie comes from the same place as me
@oldrvr
2 жыл бұрын
@@ryabo347 I love his geordie accent! What an amazingly handsome guy!
Amazing voice
I love listening to Eric Burdon both his music and his speak. He’s a totally completely cool customer without trying to be.
Yes, that voice.. I'm in love.....
What a sexy gorgeous guy. I love his voice and his music is awesome. Even in the sixties I was in love with his voice and his music!
OMG... !!! I understand all the girls who went crazy for him, shit, he REALLY is attracting!!!
@Bex.L
3 жыл бұрын
haha, yes!!!! He can't even help it. It exudes out of him effortlessly.
@elisabethaxelsson4736
3 жыл бұрын
O yes he is
Mr. Eric Victor Burdon: The sexiest blue-collar man in music, period.
@comealongcomealong4480
Жыл бұрын
@Plumcrazy Preston I think Adelaide, Australia, via Glasgow might be able to throw up a contender. Born James Swan - loved by legions as Jimmy Barnes. He has a single that charted in the US called "Working Class Man"! Do you know it? He also sings "Shipping Steel". /Similar to Eric, Jimmy's young parents were poor, from grimy Glasgow, Scotland. They emigrated to another rough, working class area in Adelaide, called Port Elizabeth. Jimmy's career took off around 1975-76 with the Australian band Cold Chisel. They were late teens-twenty when the four band members left in a van for Sydney. I think Jimmy, in his prime, would have duetted brilliantly with Eric Burdon. Jimmy and Michael Hutchence did a chart breaking cover of "Gonna Have Some Good Times Tonight". Worth looking up on YT if you don't know it.
An Artist no doubt.
One of the best and distinctive singers ever!
😍That voice!
Such a genuinely cool guy and the voice...... Wow!
Eric is very handsome talented and love his accenty adore him nobody could ever replace him.♥️
The British invasion along with original New Orleans Jazz may be the single greatest influences in the world of music in the last 100 years.
@moonriverdiver
18 күн бұрын
The British 'Invasion' primarily a reminder of the relevance and vitality of America's then overlooked blues.
This interview appears to have taken place around 1974, around the time that Eric Burdon released an album on Capitol Records for the first time.
One of the all time (under rated) Greats!
He was a good looking boy!!
His voice I love it
I could look at him and listen to him. And nothing else for the rest of my life.
@helenalldridge1145
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly Jackie your comment has made my day. I laughed and laughed and coz that's exactly what I would say..... I go in a trance when I listen to him. What is it that he does to me !!!!!!
@pattysherwood7091
2 жыл бұрын
I can hardly breathe when I listen to him sing.
@Firespawnable
Жыл бұрын
Literally same lol 🤣
@Firespawnable
Жыл бұрын
@@helenalldridge1145 he gives me that trance feeling too 😖
Eric "pretty little face" is my great platonic love
It's a special day today!! Eric Burdon's Birthday!! May 11th!! Hope you have a WONDERFUL day and a great year, Dear Sir...you are a blessing to us all.
@roisinc8299
3 жыл бұрын
Wish I knew this at the start of the day :(
fan then still am now 2023
Wish guys were still cool like him.
Eric also loved America and her people. He sure as hell didn't want to go back to England. He made his home here. He's the real deal
For anyone who might be tempted to bail on this interview early, there’s a gem near the end at 8:23 when he does an impression of an American fan vs a Japanese fan and it’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all day.
@burleybater
2 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right. That comparison of impressions is priceless.
@moosenattack9542
Жыл бұрын
Lol the fact that his Japanese impression is better than his American 😂😂😂😂
So damn good looking. And that voice. Aahhhh.
An electrifying interview. Fierce integrity in everything he speaks. An utterly committed, true musician. He mentions the band War. I LOVE that band! Underrated.
Eric's a voice comedian, a real ham, for a gritty rock star. He sounds like a man who is not stupid or bashful about speaking his mind.
@elisabethaxelsson4736
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@oldrvr
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not stupid!
Okay so I just listened to House of the Rising Sun By The Animals and my god he's voice is so handsome and he's gorgeous as well!!!.
Wut an awesome man singer,writer love his music.
He could have been a great actor, he has an all around presence that the greats have.
Wow, he is deep!!!
Great insightful interview. I never realised until now how cool and attractive Eric Burdon was.
Saw him many times in concert. Favorite collab: Eric Burdon and War 💖 He is a very chill and nice person, too!
Great interview. He puts it out there plain and simple. Crazy what the "heavies" go through on stage. Never occurred to me they are just like the fan, and how he found ways to stay out of the spotlight while touring the places he wanted to see, such as the Appollo.
This is awesome. Thank you for putting this up here. This guy's voice is phenomenal. Such a talent.
Eric rocks !
@elisabethaxelsson4736
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@astelbele
3 жыл бұрын
@@elisabethaxelsson4736 And still continued to rock.😎
A lot of people act cool but Eric Burdon was the real deal. He was genuinely cool. He just exuded confidence. I've met a few guys like that in my life who are short men but very self assured(not just acting confident). Ronnie Van Zant was another one(short but super cool & confident).
@Firespawnable
Жыл бұрын
That's because he's a Taurus man lol 😂 Taurus is naturally very laid back, cool, and smooth and I can see that in him. I have a Taurus rising and people have said I come off as very laid back and chill so I relate to his Taurus energy lol 😂
@t-boog2173
Жыл бұрын
@@Firespawnable Cheers my friend. Well, Im a Christian and I dont do the astrology thing but Ive always acknowledged there's something to the basic personality types of the signs. I've met too many laid back Libras, driven Capricorns, and fruity Geminis to disregard it(haha). So although my belief is that God dont want us messing with it, I can def believe it's part of His design. After all, patterns & types is part of nature and all creation.
All just legendary and historical the animals classic rock sounds of the 1960s the animals the real rock and roll there ❤️❤️🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵❤️
If I had to choose ONE favorite singer, it would be Eric Victor Burdon 💯 ✌ ❤ 🌷 🌷 🎶 ✊ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
His accent sounds somewhat like Spanish, German and Irish combined. I love his "bread" for money.
@pjr3993
3 жыл бұрын
It’s Geordie
Guauuuu Eric Burdon, una voz incomparable y muyyyy guapo y sexy!!!!
When I actually listen to the song "don't let me be misunderstood", when I could understand it and had attention to the song, I was amazed. Namely that song, and his voice just impressed me.
@wendygreen9207
Жыл бұрын
Loved that one too. He is amazing. Just great all around.
Une personne intégrale . Génie
The voice ❤❤❤
unusual to get a really straight interview with one of these 60s rock legends tho !
HE IS THE MAN CLASS ACT
Eric Burdon is quite an intellectual. I have seen several of his interviews and noticed he's not whacked out on drugs, he is respectful to the interviewer, he never swears or puts anyone down, and even after all of his accomplishments he is still a real human being, even humble. I love all of his music in all the bands he sang in, I love songs he has written and produced and marvel at his dedication.
Just Wow Man‼️✌️😏🤙🧐😎 Well meshon accomplished Yo I always thought he was from New Orleans Man...WOW...✌️😏🤙
Yeah but let's just talk about the perfect American and Japanese impressions! And his voice, I could listen to him talking all day!
@earthlove6908
3 жыл бұрын
I know! Both were great! Really loved how he imitated the fan from Japan talking about the Great Bird lifting him away....great impression and sweet at the same time.
@elisabethaxelsson4736
3 жыл бұрын
Me too
Newcastle isn't a "small town in England" it's the 8th biggest city in the country.
I always loved this guy & his band music
Ok my heart just melt at 8:39 .... and when he sang "Till There Was You"? Well, now I can die in peace.
It's nice to know about Eric. Says a couple of things about the Beatles. I love the group WAR. I grew up with them.
Saw him in concert in 1970 or 71 Spill the wine!
I have been listening to Eric since I was 9 yrs old have followed him to present time. I think because of we loved the same music such as the blues at a very young age.
I can't believe he sounds so nice, my friends from North
Pas besoin de maîtriser la langue Anglaise pour reconnaître la voix d'Eric. Elle est tout simplement unique !
@karengayehammat4199
Жыл бұрын
Its he not she
@comealongcomealong4480
Жыл бұрын
@@karengayehammat4199 I think the google translate mucked it up. "La voix" = a feminine noun, "the voice". "It (the voice) is quite simply unique". I think the feminine "Elle" could be another way of saying "C'est", "It is". Guessing a bit - but it does look like how a French person would comment. Colloquially?
@hannawalinska9812
7 ай бұрын
@@karengayehammat4199la voix is feminine in French. Unique voice of Eric a male singer.
Just listen to Eric's bluesy voice in Spill that 🍷 Wine his band the music his acts during singing his timing the well composed song his suberb English looks A song from the master story teller that live on our ❤️ hearts forever.love forever from your zillions of fans Eric.The Animals Rock!!!!!
Wonderful interview! Great questions, great responses. Eric is quite mesmerizing, "Spill that wine" with him, I watch all the time. Entertainer with such expression.🌹❤️
Einsehr guter Sänger mit einer sehr tollen Stimme lchliebe dich !!
True rock and roll veteran
They practiced round the corner where we lived in Heaton Newcastle , I was to young to understand , but my dad kept saying ,,, they are all there watch and listen ha
Intelligent man too 😎
No matter what the Animals or Eric Burdon does and of their music, will never be what these guys did in the beginning, and their back up was amazing !!
he makes me smile 😊
this geordie accent sounds alot like white jamaican accent! Eric is such a cool dude, humble honest down to earth real artist!
You gotta love the Geordie accent
@DeanH92
Жыл бұрын
Thanks