Good Times
Eric Burdon & the Animals, Eric Burdon
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When I think of all the good times that I've wasted having good times When I think of all the good time that 's been wasted having good times When I was drinkin' I should've been thinkin' When I was fighting I could've done the right thing All of that boozin' I was really losin' Good times Good times When I think of all the good time that's been wasted having good times When I think of all the good time that's been wasted having good times All of my lying I remember her crying My useless talkin' I couldv'e been walkin' Instead of complainin' I couldv'e been gainin' Good times Yes, here we all are having a jolly good time And everything is working out fine, ha ha ha ha ha Useless talkin' All that walkin All of my sinnin' I could've been winnin' I have it too easy And its a beginning of good times Good times I said good times Talking bout good times
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Written by: DANNY MCCULLOCH, ERIC VICTOR BURDON, JOHN WEIDER, VICTOR BRIGGS, BARRIE ERNEST JENKINS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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5 facts about this song
About the Song "Good Times" by Eric BurdonIt is a successful single that was a United Kingdom Top 20 hit.
- The song was released in the year 1967.
- “Good Times” is noted for its optimistic lyrics and upbeat rhythm, different from many of their other popular songs.
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Eric Burdon as Solo ArtistEric Burdon launched his solo career after he left the group "The Animals".
- He also ventured into acting and has played minor roles in a few films and TV series.
- In addition to "Good Times," Burdon achieved success with hits like "Spill the Wine" during his solo career.
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Eric Burdon and The AnimalsEric Burdon was the lead vocalist of the rock band "The Animals".
- The band was formed in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in the early 1960s.
- They achieved major success with hits such as "The House of Rising Sun".
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The Animals as a BandThe Animals were one of the leading and influential bands of the British Invasion in the 60s.
- Their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced frontman, Burdon, set them apart from their British Invasion contemporaries.
- The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
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Legacy of "Good Times" SongThis song is often seen as a representation of the cultural optimism and youthful energy of the time it was released.
- "Good Times" still frequently appears on classic rock and oldies radio stations today.
- The song stands out as one of the iconic hits from the 60s British rock and roll era.
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