The Animals Вђ“ House Of The Rising Sun -

: While the song is most associated with The Animals, it is a traditional American folk ballad. Earlier versions were recorded by legends like Lead Belly, Woody Guthrie, and Nina Simone—whose version is the one Eric Burdon reportedly first heard.

: Traditional folk versions often featured a female narrator lamenting a life in prostitution. To make it more "radio-friendly," The Animals changed the lead character to a gambler's son who becomes a gambler himself. The Animals – House Of The Rising Sun

The 1964 hit by The Animals is widely considered the first folk-rock hit , famously recorded in just one take during a break while on tour with Chuck Berry. The Story Behind the Song : While the song is most associated with