White Houses (Eric Burdon and the Animals song) explained

White Houses
Type:single
Artist:Eric Burdon & the Animals
Album:Every One Of Us
Released:November 1968
Genre:Folk rock, psychedelic rock
Label:MGM Records
Producer:Tom Wilson
Prev Title:Sky Pilot
Prev Year:1968
Next Title:Ring of Fire
Next Year:1969

White Houses is a song performed by Eric Burdon & the Animals in 1968. It was the opening track from their psychedelic rock album Every One Of Us. "White Houses" peaked #67 on the US pop singles chart[1] and #46 on the Canadian RPM charts.[2] The B-side was "River Deep, Mountain High",[3] later included on their album Love Is. "River Deep, Mountain High" was also viewed as the A-side of the release in some countries. [3]

In 1995, Burdon re-recorded the song. It is featured on Absolutely the Best (1999).

In 2002, it was covered by Ed Kuepper as a part of a medley, which featured the song "Hey Gyp", another song performed by Eric Burdon.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-animals-mn0000751019/awards The Animals USA chart history
  2. Web site: RPM Top 100 Singles - December 23, 1968.
  3. https://www.discogs.com/Eric-Burdon-The-Animals-White-Houses-River-Deep-Mountain-High/release/2951976 Particulars of release versions of "White Houses"