Don't Bring Me Down

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The Animals’ 1966 hit “Don’t Bring Me Down” was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. It was one of the last hits by the original Animals and reached #6 in the UK and #12 in the US. The song features a haunting organ riff and Eric Burdon’s dynamic vocals that build from quiet verses to a passionate chorus. It exemplifies Goffin-King’s songwriting about lonely love, as noted by critics.