Talkin' 'Bout You

The Animals

About Talkin' 'Bout You

"Talkin' 'Bout You" is a song written by Ray Charles. In 1964, The Animals covered it. The 7-minute recording was cut down and appeared on their hit single "The House of the Rising Sun" with a running time of only 1:54. On the 1990 compilation, The Complete Animals, the full version was released. This version was essentially a medley with Shout by The Isley Brothers. It was also covered by Brenda Lee (All The Way Album 1961), Diane Schuur 1988, Jerry Garcia 2005, the French singer Johnny Hallyday (Qui aurait dit ça) 1962 (R. Charles / adapt G. Vesta), Sylvie Vartan 1962. 


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1966
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In my way (talkin' about you)
Nobody but you (talkin' about you)
Talkin' about you (talkin' about you)
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I do mean you, you, you!
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I do mean you
Talkin' 'bout you
Whoa-oh yeah

I'm gonna talk
Talk about you
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Every night
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On Tuesday
I'm gonna talk
All day Wednesday
I'm gonna talk

Every day (hey)
Every night (hey)
It's alright (hey)
Gonna talk (hey)
Talkin' 'bout (hey)
Tell my brother (hey)
Tell my mother (hey)
Tell my sister (hey)
Tell my father (hey)

Come on (shout)
You make me (shout)
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You're makin' me (shout)
Feel like I want to (shout)
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Come on now (shout)
Everybody (shout)
Everybody (shout)
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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: Ray Charles

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Brenda Lee Version
"Talkin' 'Bout You" was recorded by Brenda Lee for her 1961 album, "All the Way". - The song was originally written and composed by Chuck Berry, a pioneer of rock and roll music. - Brenda Lee’s rendition kept the country and pop crossover style she was known for. Her signature voice added a unique interpretation to the song. - At the time of its release, Brenda Lee was known for her melodramatic pop and rock ballads, making "Talkin' 'Bout You" a distinctive track on the album.
The Animals Version
The Animals, a British group known for their gritty, bluesy sound, covered "Talkin' 'Bout You" in 1964. - Their version was included in their self-titled debut album "The Animals". - The Animals' rendition pays homage to the R&B and rock roll influence of the original by Chuck Berry but adds a distinct British Invasion feel to the song. - The band’s lead singer, Eric Burdon, has a rich and husky voice that gave the song a fresh blues feel that catered to their fan base.
Overall Facts
The song "Talkin' 'Bout You" has been covered by various artists, but Brenda Lee and The Animals' versions are among the most famous. - The notable difference between the versions by Brenda Lee and The Animals lies in their musical style. Lee’s version is more country/pop-oriented, while The Animals' version leans towards bluesy rock and roll. - While the song did not become a major hit for either artist, it has remained a beloved gem in both of their discographies.

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