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The original War was the brainchild of record producer Jerry Goldstein ("My Boyfriend's Back," "Hang on Sloopy," "I Want Candy") and rocker Eric Burdon (ex-lead singer of the top British band the Animals). Goldstein saw musicians who would eventually become War playing at the Rag Doll in North Hollywood, backing Deacon Jones, and he was attracted to the band's fresh authentic sound. The year was…