The well known song, made famous by the Animals, performed by Dave van Ronk. Recorded in 1964, it tells the story of a young man who's addicted to gambling, liquor and prostitutes. He ends up in the House of the Rising Sun, a brothel in New Orleans. Like many classic folk ballads, the authorship of "The House of the Rising Sun" is uncertain. Musicologists say that it is based on the tradition of broadside ballads such as the Unfortunate Rake of the 18th century which were taken to America by early settlers. Many of these had the theme of "if only" and after … read more
The well known song, made famous by the Animals, performed by Dave van Ronk. Recorded in 1964, it tells the story of a young man who's addicted … read more
The well known song, made famous by the Animals, performed by Dave van Ronk. Recorded in 1964, it tells the story of a young man who's addicted to gambling, liquor and prostitutes. … read more
Dave Van Ronk (June 30, 1936 – February 10, 2002) was a folk singer born in Brooklyn, New York, who settled in Greenwich Village, New York City, and was nicknamed the "Mayor of MacDougal Street." He was best known as a pioneer of the acoustic blues revival, but his work ranged from old English ballads to Bertolt Brecht, rock, New Orleans jazz, and swing. He was a pioneer of instrumental ragtime guitar, as well as an early supporter of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, among many others. Van Ronk was very influential on the music scene in New York City in the 1960s. His professi… read more
Dave Van Ronk (June 30, 1936 – February 10, 2002) was a folk singer born in Brooklyn, New York, who settled in Greenwich Village, New York City, and was nicknamed the "Mayor of MacDoug… read more
Dave Van Ronk (June 30, 1936 – February 10, 2002) was a folk singer born in Brooklyn, New York, who settled in Greenwich Village, New York City, and was nicknamed the "Mayor of MacDougal Street." He was best known as a pionee… read more