The Animals - House Of The Rising Sun (1964) Widescreen В™« 58 Years: Ago : At 4 minutes and 29 seconds , it was unusually long for a 1964 single. Producers originally wanted to cut it for radio, but the full version ultimately changed the "rules" for pop single lengths. 📜 Meaning & Origins The Animals' version was a spontaneous addition to their setlist during a tour with Chuck Berry. They needed a song that would stand out without imitating Berry’s rock-and-roll style. : At 4 minutes and 29 seconds , : It features Hilton Valentine’s haunting arpeggiated guitar intro and Alan Price’s driving Vox Continental organ solo. : At 4 minutes and 29 seconds ,