IT’S MY LIFE – The Animals - FRANKS BASS COVERS #shorts

IT’S MY LIFE – The Animals - FRANKS BASS COVERS #shorts

Song Notes:
Released: Oct 22, 1965 - Chas Chandler Bass

"There'll be women and their fortunes Who just want to mother orphans Are you gonna cry while I'm squeezin' them dry? Takin' all I can get, no regrets When I openly lie And live on their money".

You'll want your daughter to stay away from the guy in this song. He's a big talker, explaining how he's down on his luck, but about to go from "Rags to Sable," meaning he'll do what it takes to make it. He's looking for some sugar mamas to take care of him so he can "live on their money," and he's proudly pigheaded: "It's my life and I'll do what I want."

Animals lead singer Eric Burdon said he "detested" this song and didn't want to sing it.

This was written by Carl D'Errico (music), and Roger Atkins (lyrics) specifically for The Animals. The duo were at the time working for Screen Gems Music, part of the the New York City music scene that included the Brill Building.

"We've Gotta Get Out of This Place" (Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil) and "Don't Bring Me Down" (Gerry Goffin and Carole King) were also hits for the Animals, which originated from the Brill Building songwriting scene.

The Animals recorded this when they were touring America in 1965.

Bassist Chas Chandler passed away on July 17th, 1996 at the young age of 57...

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