Friday, August 09, 2024

Record #0769: I’m Crying / Take It Easy Baby – THE ANIMALS

MGM K 13274 (original US release) USA, 26. September 1964
Words & Music by:  Side AAlan Price, Eric Burdon; Side B - Alan Price, Eric Burdon
Musicians: Eric Burdon (lead vocals), Alan Price (keyboards), Chas Chandler (bass), Hilton Valentine (guitar), John Steel (drums)
Recording sessions: Produced by Mickie Most at De Lane Lea Studios, Kingsway, Holborn, London, UK; Side A – on 31. July 1964; Side B in 1964
Highest chart positions:  US #19, Canada #6, UK #8, Australia #40, Netherlands #44

This was the Animals’ first release with their own original material, and they had it on both sides of the single.

“I’m Crying” ha been covered by quite a many groups and artists, e.g. Iggy Pop, Tom Petty, the Pretty Things and Paul Revere & the Raiders.

List price:  Very Good + is $7,50, Near Mint is $15. Picture sleeve VG+ $12,50, NM $25.


 

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