"House of the Rising Sun" Single
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Here's the cover image for the Animals' hit single, "House of the Rising Sun."
The Animals
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Here's the whole band.
Alan Lomax
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The ethnomusicologist who made recordings of an enormous amount of American folk songs, including "The Rising Sun Blues" in 1937.
Dave Van Ronk
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Somewhat miffed since Dylan recorded his arrangement of the song—he deserves a little attention.