Frijid Pink - House of the Rising Sun

Frijid Pink, a psychedelic rock band from Detroit, released their distinctive version of the traditional folk song "House of the Rising Sun" in 1969. While the song had been famously covered by The Animals in 1964, Frijid Pink's rendition brought a heavier, more distorted guitar-driven sound that resonated with the burgeoning hard rock and psychedelic scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

The band's cover quickly gained international traction, becoming a significant hit in 1970. It reached impressive chart positions, including number seven on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, number four on the UK Singles Chart, and number one in West Germany. The single's success was substantial, selling over one million copies and earning a gold record certification. This version of "House of the Rising Sun" became Frijid Pink's most recognizable song and a defining moment in their career, showcasing their unique blend of blues-rock and psychedelic elements.

Frijid Pink - House of the Rising Sun Lyrics

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

My mother was a tailor
Sewed my new blue jeans
My father was a gamblin' man
Down in New Orleans
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 on a drunk

Oh mother, tell your children
Not to do what I have done
Spend your lives in sin and misery
In the house of the Rising Sun

Well there is a house in New Orleans
They call the Rising Sun