What year did the song House of the Rising Sun by the Animals come out?

1. How many versions of House of the Rising Sun are there?
2. Did Joan Baez ever sing House of the Rising Sun?
3. Did Bob Dylan write House of the Rising Sun?
4. Where is the original House of the Rising Sun?
5. Why is it called the House of the Rising Sun?
6. Who owns the rights to House of the Rising Sun?

How many versions of House of the Rising Sun are there?

Various – House Of The Rising Sun - 20 Versions

Contains 20 versions of the song "House Of The Rising Sun". Part of the series "One-Song-Collection" as named on this release, other releases with the same concept on the same label had the series title "One-Song-Edition", so both titles descripe the same series.

Did Joan Baez ever sing House of the Rising Sun?

The Joan Baez version of House of the Rising Sun is a traditional one. It was recorded when she was 19, with her remarkable voice in full flower. The song features her trademark vocals and fine guitar work, and is an American folk classic.

Did Bob Dylan write House of the Rising Sun?

The House of the Rising Sun is a traditional folk song, sometimes called Rising Sun Blues. Bob Dylan recorded it, as House of the risin' sun, for his debut album released in 1962. ... He did it several more times both live and in studio.

Where is the original House of the Rising Sun?

A couple of sources place her brothel at 1614 Esplanade Avenue, a very unromantic spot in the shadow of the I-10 freeway. But most say it was at 826-830 St. Louis Street, a block north of Chris Owens' infamous club and around the corner from Chef Susan Spicer's Bayona.

Why is it called the House of the Rising Sun?

1. The song is about a brothel in New Orleans. “The House Of The Rising Sun” was named after Madame Marianne LeSoleil Levant (which means “Rising Sun” in French). It was opened for business from 1862 (occupation by Union troops) until 1874 when it was closed due to complaints by neighbors.

Who owns the rights to House of the Rising Sun?

No one can claim rights to the song, meaning it can be recorded and sold royalty-free. Many bands covered the song after it became a hit for The Animals. The folk music historian Alan Lomax recorded a version in 1937 by a 16-year-old girl named Georgia Turner.