Saturday, August 10, 2024

Record #0770: Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood / Club a-Go-Go – THE ANIMALS

MGM K 13311 (original US release) USA, January 1965
Words & Music by:  Side ABennie Benjamin, Sol Marcus, Gloria Caldwell; Side B - 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 16. November 1964; Side B in 1964
Highest chart positions:  US #15, Canada #4, UK #3, Australia #29, Netherlands #26, Sweden #7, Finland #25

Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” was originally recorded by Nina Simone, who had a minor hit with it in 1964 (US #131). The Animals’ cover is the most successful version of the song. Others, who have covered it, include Santa Esmeralda (1977, US #15, US dance #4, UK #41), Elvis Costello (1986, US rock #38, UK #33) and Joe Cocker (1996, UK #53).

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


 

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