The Untold Story of 'House of the Rising Sun': A 1964 Anthem With No Known Songwriter

But when it comes to The Animals' iconic 1964 track, "House of the Rising Sun," there are only question marks. 🎬 SIGN UP for ...

62 years ago: The Animals' 'The House of the Rising Sun' topped UK charts

'Rolling Stone' magazine included the song in their rankings of the 500 greatest songs ever.

62 years ago: The Animals' iconic 'House of the Rising Sun' defined '60s music

The song reached No. 1 in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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On This Day in 1964, a British Band Turned a Traditional American Song Into the First Folk Rock No. 1–Inspiring Bob Dylan To Go Electric

On this day (September 5) in 1964, The Animals topped the Billboard Hot 100 with “House of the Rising Sun.” The song, an arrangement of a traditional American folk song, occupied the top spot for ...
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Thunderstorm Artis Wows With “House of the Rising Sun” Performance on ‘American Idol’

Thunderstorm Artis is wowing the judges once again. During the April 28 episode of American Idol, the singer perfectly performed “House of the Rising Sun” for the live crowd. As the theme of the night ...