Good Times

Eric Burdon & the Animals

About Good Times

"Good Times" is a song recorded by Eric Burdon & the Animals and released on the 1967 album Winds of Change, with music and lyrics by Eric Burdon, John Weider, Vic Briggs, Danny McCulloch and Barry Jenkins. The lyrics tell the story of someone who regrets having wasted too much time doing useless things instead of aspiring to become someone successful. Musically, the song has a dark and depressed feeling with a light-hearted break just before the final verse. The song features a string quartet, which is heard in the second portion of the song. The single reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the B-side to "San Franciscan Nights" in the U. S. The B-side "Ain't that So" was included as part of the soundtrack to the film Stranger in the House (1967). Every band member, except Burdon, appeared at the premiere. In 1987 it was released as a single again, while it was the soundtrack to the movie Die Katze starring Götz George. This version reached #53 in Germany. Ozzy Osbourne covered the song for his album Under Cover, 2005. 


Year:
1967
2:50
77 
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When I think of all the good times that I've wasted having good times
When I think of all the good time that 's been wasted having good times
When I was drinkin'
I should've been thinkin'
When I was fighting 
I could've done the right thing
All of that boozin' 
I was really losin' 
Good times
Good times

When I think of all the good time that's been wasted having good times
When I think of all the good time that's been wasted having good times
All of my lying 
I remember her crying 
My useless talkin'
I couldv'e been walkin'
Instead of complainin' 
I couldv'e been gainin' 
Good times

Yes, here we all are having a jolly good time
And everything is working out fine, ha ha ha ha ha

Useless talkin' 
All that walkin 
All of my sinnin'
I could've been winnin'
I have it too easy
And its a beginning of good times

Good times
I said good times 
Talking bout good times

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Eric Burdon & the Animals

The Animals (also billed as Eric Burdon and the Animals) are an English rock band, formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in the early 1960s. The Animals are known for their deep-voiced frontman Eric Burdon and for their gritty, bluesy sound, exemplified by their signature song and transatlantic number-one 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", "Don't Bring Me Down", "I'm Crying", "See See Rider" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". They balanced tough, rock-edged pop singles against rhythm-and-blues-oriented album material and were part of the British Invasion of the US. The Animals underwent numerous personnel changes in the mid-1960s, and suffered from poor business management, leading t… more »

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Written by: DANNY MCCULLOCH, ERIC VICTOR BURDON, JOHN WEIDER, VICTOR BRIGGS, BARRIE ERNEST JENKINS

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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5 facts about this song

About the Song "Good Times" by Eric Burdon
It is a successful single that was a United Kingdom Top 20 hit. - The song was released in the year 1967. - “Good Times” is noted for its optimistic lyrics and upbeat rhythm, different from many of their other popular songs.
Eric Burdon as Solo Artist
Eric Burdon launched his solo career after he left the group "The Animals". - He also ventured into acting and has played minor roles in a few films and TV series. - In addition to "Good Times," Burdon achieved success with hits like "Spill the Wine" during his solo career.
Eric Burdon and The Animals
Eric Burdon was the lead vocalist of the rock band "The Animals". - The band was formed in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in the early 1960s. - They achieved major success with hits such as "The House of Rising Sun".
The Animals as a Band
The Animals were one of the leading and influential bands of the British Invasion in the 60s. - Their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced frontman, Burdon, set them apart from their British Invasion contemporaries. - The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
Legacy of "Good Times" Song
This song is often seen as a representation of the cultural optimism and youthful energy of the time it was released. - "Good Times" still frequently appears on classic rock and oldies radio stations today. - The song stands out as one of the iconic hits from the 60s British rock and roll era.

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