In September 1964, “MGM” label released the self-titled, debut Animals (The) album. It was recorded January – July 1964, and was produced by Mickie Most.
Personnel:
- Eric Burdon – vocals
- Hilton Valentine – guitar, backing vocals
- Alan Price – organ, vibraphone, guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals
- Chas Chandler – bass guitar, backing vocals
- John Steel – drums
- Val Valentin – engineer
Track listing:
- The House of the Rising Sun – traditional, arranged by Alan Price
- The Girl Can’t Help It – Bobby Troup
- Blue Feeling – Jimmy Henshaw
- Baby Let Me Take You Home – Wes Farrell, Bert Russell
- The Right Time – Lew Herman
- Talkin’ Bout You – Ray Charles
- Around and Around – Chuck Berry
- I’m in Love Again – Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino
- Gonna Send You Back to Walker – Johnnie Mae Matthews
- Memphis, Tennessee – Chuck Berry
- I’m Mad Again – John Lee Hooker
- I’ve Been Around – Fats Domino