Eric Burdon’s distinctly soulful voice, powerful lyrics and musical choices are often credited for shaping the landscape and history of rock and roll over the course of the past several decades with timeless hits including “It’s My Life,” “House of the Rising Sun,” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” “When I Was Young” and “Spill the Wine,” among others. He is best known as a member and vocalist of the rock band The Animals (formed in 1962) and the funk band War (formed in 1969).
Earlier this year, Burdon released Til Your River Runs Dry which has been heralded as his most personal album to date and has recently signed a joint book deal with Alfred Music and ABKCO Records and Music to write his 3rd volume of memoirs, Breathless.
“‘House of the Rising Sun’ was recorded right in the middle of the tour. We had one day off, so we dragged our equipment off the train, into the studio, did it in one take and got back on the train. We were on our way to fame and glory.”
Hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time,” Burdon has long been a groundbreaker while maintaining a commanding presence in music with The Animals, with War and simply as Eric Burdon.
Melissa Parker (Smashing Interviews Magazine): Eric, I’ve been a fan of your music since the 60s, and the latest album, Til Your River Runs Dry, is no exception. Great stuff!
Eric Burdon: Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
Melissa Parker (Smashing Interviews Magazine): How long did the recording process take and why record in New Orleans?
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