“All Night Long” (1966) – The Animals

“All Night Long” (1966) – The Animals * Written by Frank Zappa * LP: Animalism * Produced by Tom Wilson * Label: MGM

The Animals arrive at LAX. This is one of the last tracks recorded by the first incarnation of the Birmingham blues rockers, including aviophobic organist Alan Price, before they would disband and reform as “Eric Burdon and…” Written and arranged by Frank Zappa (who also plays guitar), the song stands out for its jet-fueled, raga-psych instrumental breaks that punctuate the blues verses lifted from Jimmy Reed.

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