The Animals “House of the Rising Sun” a tenor sax cover by Leo Salu

[Leo Salu]

[Pete]

Sounding good Leo, whats with the mic as it got effects built in? don’t reconise it.

[Leo Salu]

Thanks Pete, the mic is wireless and transmits to the speaker (on the counter) which has the echo effect. I like the sound it makes, I am just learning on how to best use it.

[Pete]

Sounds good to me Leo what make is it and is it bluetooth or just paired with speakers?

[Leo Salu]

Hi Pete it is a karaoke Machine with Two Wireless Microphones made by MOYLEAF cost about $109 on amazon works great yup it is bluetooth.

[Pete]

It does the “job”Leo.

[Mel]

Very Interesting Leo! Good one!

[Leo Salu]

Thanks Mel, glad you liked it, fun song to play (many thanks to Johnny’s backing tracks and charts)

[saxomonica]

Fantastic and inspirational effort as ever, Leo! Your musical tone is soooo good. I love that microphone and speaker echo effects, that is coupled woth all your embellishments. You certrainly are our rising star!!
Before you ask i’m still waiting to hear back from the sax repair lady insofar to my YTS – i think she must be on holidays o/s. Ya itz becoming protracted.
Also i need to find just one song to do, instead of chopping and changing between the many dozens that i like! Agh.
Once again, your playing is truly inspirational. I wish we lived a lot closer so i might practice with you sometimes, say. Looking forwards to your next air.

🙂

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A Brief History of the “House of the Rising Sun”

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Behind The Song Lyrics: “House of the Rising Sun,” The Animals

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https://galaxymusicnotes.com/pages/about-the-house-of-the-rising-sun

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https://www.songfacts.com/facts/the-animals/the-house-of-the-rising-sun

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The Making Of… The Animals’ The House Of The Rising Sun

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Lyrics

[Refrain]
There is a house in New Orleans
They call the Rising Sun
And it’s been the ruin of many a poor boy
And God, I know I’m one

[Verse 1]
My mother was a tailor
She sewed my new blue jeans
My father was a gamblin’ man
Down in New Orleans

[Verse 2]
Now the only thing a gambler needs
Is a suitcase and a trunk
And the only time he’ll be satisfied
Is when he’s all drunk

[Instrumental Break 01:43-02:28]
[Organ Solo]

[Verse 3]
Oh, mothers, tell your children
Not to do what I have done
Spend your lives in sin and misery
In the House of the Rising Su

[Verse 4]
Well, I got one foot on the platform
The other foot on the train
I’m goin’ back to New Orleans
To wear that ball and chain

[Refrain]
Well, there is a house in New Orleans
They call the Rising Sun
And it’s been the ruin of many a poor boy
And God, I know I’m one

Songwriters: Eric Burdon / Traditional

House Of The Rising Sun lyrics © Brian Auger Music, Hanseatic Musikverlag Gmbh & Co Kg, Keith Prowse Music Publishing Co Ltd, Orpheum Music Co Inc, Pookie Tree Publ Co, Happy Musikverlag Gmbh Co Kg, Anthem Cantaloupe Music

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[Leo Salu]

Hello Mark, Thanks for the very kind words, it is always great to get the positive feedback you always provide, not to mention all the information you provide about a song.
Your research on songs is always fun to read about, especially about the rising sun, who knew it had such a long history. BTW for my Christmas present to myself this year
I am moving up to a Yamaha YTS 62 (professional) My YTS 23 was/is a great sax but I thought I needed an upgrade. Time will tell if it was a worth while purchase.

Would be great to practice with you however the distance from Massachusett to Perth is 11,624.02 miles quite the trip….

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