"The House of the Rising Sun" - The Animals
This classic folk song tells the story of a young man\'s life of misfortune and regret, as he reflects on his past and the choices he has made. The song paints a vivid picture of a house in New Orleans, Louisiana, known as "The House of the Rising Sun", which is
"The House of the Rising Sun" is an American traditional folk song, sometimes called "Rising Sun Blues". It tells of a person's life gone wrong in the city of New Orleans. Many versions also urge a sibling or parents and children to avoid the same fate. The most successful commercial version, recorded in 1964 by the English rock band The Animals, was a number one hit on the UK Singles Chart and in the US and Canada. As a traditional folk song recorded by an electric rock band, it has been described as the "first folk rock hit".