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Song of the Week #112 – “The House of the Rising Sun”

Written by admin on June 25, 2012 – 10:55 pm -

The Animals’ biggest hit “The House of the Rising Sun” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

“The House of the Rising Sun” was released on single in the UK in June 1964, backed with “Talkin’ ’bout You,” and debuted two months later in the US. It was also on the band’s self-titled American debut album, but not on the UK version.

The Animals - The House of the Rising Sun single

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British Pathé – A rock ‘n’ roll treasure trove

Written by admin on August 18, 2011 – 8:43 am -

British Pathé broadcast thousands of cinema newsreels from 1910 until the 1970s, covering everything from major historical events to simple human interest stories. Not surprisingly, Pathé often turned its attention to the popular music stars of the day and as a result its archive is a real treasure trove for those interested in the great rock and pop legends, albeit with a British bias.

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Test your knowledge of the British Invasion bands

Written by admin on July 7, 2011 – 8:19 am -

Rock and Pop Quiz - British Invasion Welcome to the first Classic Pop Icons “Rock and Pop Quiz.” This week’s quiz focusses on the British Invasion bands of the 1960s.

For each of the 20 questions, you are asked to choose the correct answer from four possibilities. Once all 20 have been selected, click the “See results” button to find out how well you did.




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Happy 70th Birthday Eric Burdon

Written by admin on May 11, 2011 – 6:00 am -

Happy Birthday to Eric Burdon who is 70-years-old today. The former frontman of The Animals and War was born in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne on May 11, 1941.

Let’s celebrate Eric’s birthday with three of his UK Top Ten hits:

The Animals – “We Gotta Get out of This Place”

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Eric Burdon interview

Written by admin on April 19, 2011 – 7:31 pm -

Eric Burdon Eric Burdon has told Guitar International that a new album is on the way, once it has been “mixed and mastered and a title has been agreed upon.” This will be his first studio album since “Soul of a Man” in 2006.

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