January 2012 Blog Posts (8)

Today is the release date for Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary CD "Chimes of Freedom."  Recently, Google Music visited Eric in his hometown of Joshua Tree, California to shoot a live video of him performing the Bob Dylan song "Gotta Serve Somebody." Here is the wonderful result of that visit, online for your viewing pleasure!

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My name is actually Aimee Beth Sandell, and I can't figure out how to fix it this late at night!

The reason that brings me to this website is that Eric Burdon is my absolute favorite artist, ever. He even beat Thom E. Yorke of Radiohead, whom I have idolized for years. I just got into Eric about two years ago when my boyfriend, who is co-founder of a very popular music festival in Northern Michigan, put me on thier staff. I started off as thier head volunteer coordinater, then upscaled…

Totally blown away by the performance Saturday at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, IL.  As much as I like the original hits, the concert versions I heard Saturday brought a totally different interpretation to the music.  Would love to be able to buy a recording of a recent concert.

I didnt know that Etta had passed away. So sad. My friend,she adores Etta tried calling me but didnt know I was in the hospital for the past week. I have cancer but Im never gonna give up. Been playing Erics cover of the song since I got home. I cant count the number of times his music has gotten me thru a lotta hard times. Eric,sir, please get your health together, we still need your passion and that voice. Peace to all and Marianna take good care of your man. He is a gift from the…

When I was young it was more important.
Pain more painful, the laughter much louder, yeah.
When I was young.

--Still important.  Godspeed, Eric.

ORIGINAL BAD-ASS #1.

Hi, Eric, be welcome in 2012 ! Happy New Year for You and family.