San Franciscan Nights

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About San Franciscan Nights

"San Franciscan Nights" is a 1967 song performed by Eric Burdon and The Animals. Words and music were composed by the group's members, Eric Burdon, Vic Briggs, John Weider, Barry Jenkins, and Danny McCulloch. A paean to San Francisco, it was the biggest hit that the new band – as opposed to the first-incarnation Animals of the mid-1960s – would have. It reached a peak position of number 1 on the Canadian RPM charts, number 9 on the U. S. pop singles chart, and number 7 on the UK pop singles chart.  


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This following program is dedicated to the city and people of
San Francisco, who may not know it but they are beautiful and so
Is their city this is a very personal song, so if the viewer
Cannot understand it particularly those of you who are European
Residents save up all your brand and fly trans love airways to
San Francisco U.S.A., then maybe you'll understand the song, it
Will be worth it, if not for the sake of this song but for the
Sake of your own peace of mind.

Strobe lights beam create dreams
Walls move minds do too
On a warm San Franciscan night
Old child young child feel alright
On a warm San Franciscan night
Angels sing leather wings
Jeans of blue Harley Davidsons too
On a warm San Franciscan night
Old angels young angels feel alright
On a warm San Franciscan night.

I wasn't born there perhaps I'll die there
There's no place left to go, San Franciscan.

Cop's face is filled with hate
Heavens above he's on a street called love
When will they even learn
Old cop young cop feel alright
On a warm San Franciscan night
The children are cool
They don't raise fools
It's an American dream
Includes indians too.

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The Animals

The Animals were an English band of the 1960s, formed in Newcastle upon Tyne during the early part of the decade. The band relocated to London on finding fame in 1964. The Animals were known for their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced frontman Eric Burdon, as exemplified by their signature song and transatlantic No.1 hit single, "The House of the Rising Sun", as well as by hits such as "We Gotta Get out of This Place", "It's My Life", and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". The band balanced tough, rock-edged pop singles against rhythm and blues-oriented album material. They were known in the US as part of the British Invasion. more »

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Written by: BARRIE ERNEST JENKINS, DANNY MCCULLOCH, ERIC VICTOR BURDON, JOHNNY WEIDER, VIC BRIGGS

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10 facts about this song

Music Genre
"San Franciscan Nights" is predominantly classified as psychedelic rock and pop rock. This genre of music was prominent in the late 1960s, when Eric Burdon and The Animals were actively creating music.
Release Date and Album
The song was released in the year 1967. It was part of the album titled "Winds of Change", which marked Eric Burdon and The Animals' venture into the realm of psychedelic music.
Chart Performance
"San Franciscan Nights" was a commercial success. It reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number seven on the UK Singles chart, highlighting its worldwide popularity.
Song Inspiration
The song is inspired by Eric Burdon's experience of the emerging counterculture in San Francisco, particularly the neighbourhood of Haight-Ashbury, which was a popular hippie destination during the 1960s.
Lyrics Origin
The lyrics of the song were reportedly written by Burdon during an acid trip at the band's flat in London.
Notable Performances
"San Francicso Nights" was performed live by Burdon and The Animals at the famous Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, which was one of the first major rock music festivals.
Song Meaning
Through the "warm San Franciscan nights" metaphor, the song pays homage to San Francisco, the epicenter of the flower power movement, and praises its liberal atmosphere, freedom of speech and expression, unity, love, and peace.
Artists Involved
Besides Eric Burdon, the band members who contributed to this song include Barry Jenkins (drums), Vic Briggs (guitar), Danny McCulloch (bass), and John Weider (violin/guitar).
Music Video and Publicity
Burdon and The Animals also made a promotional video for "San Franciscan Nights". The video mirrored the song's lyrics and sentiments, showing scenes from the city of San Francisco and the band performing the song.
Legacy
Over the years, "San Franciscan Nights" has been covered by several other artists and bands, and it continues to be associated with the spirit and energy of the 1960s.

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