c) The Animals

The Animals, a British rock band, originally recorded the song “House of the Rising Sun” in 1964. Their version of this traditional folk song, with its distinctive electric guitar riff and Eric Burdon’s powerful vocals, turned it into a rock hit. This song, with its mysterious lyrics about a life gone wrong in New Orleans, became one of the band’s most famous tracks. The Animals’ rendition of “House of the Rising Sun” showcased their ability to infuse traditional music with a modern, edgy sound, contributing to the evolving landscape of rock music in the 1960s.