762 The Animals “(Please) Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” 1965

“The Animals were one of the most impressive groups of the British beat boom of the mid-sixties. Their hit singles were drawn from the best American songwriters of the era and delivered with clarity and passion by Eric Burdon. Originally a jazz combo led by keyboards-player Alan Price, the group became the Animals and turned to rhythm and blues with the arrival of singer Burdon in 1962. They soon became the leading band on Tyneside, were spotted by producer Mickie Most and moved to London's thriving club circuit in 1964” (Phil Hardy, The Faber Companion to 20th Century Popular Music, 2001)

The Animals “(Please) Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”