Song

It’s My Life: THE ANIMALS

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Australian singles chart:
It’s My Life entered the Australian singles chart* on 27 November 1965 and peaked at #10. The song was #68 on the Top 100 of 1965.

Songwriters:
Roger Atkins, Carl D’Errico

Producer:
Mickie Most

Record label of Australian release:
Columbia

*Kent Music Report / Australian Chart Book. See About.

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Songfacts:
It’s My Life was written by Carl D’Errico (music) and Roger Atkins (lyrics) specifically for The Animals. The duo were at the time working for Screen Gems Music, part of the New York City music scene that included the Brill Building.
The Animals recorded this when they were touring America in 1965. Lead singer Eric Burdon said he “detested” the song and didn’t want to sing it, although producer Mickie Most pushed it through.
Read more: www.songfacts.com/facts/the-animals/its-my-life

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