We Gotta Get Out of This Place

The Animals’ 1965 hit “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” became an anthem for anyone longing to escape – famously striking a chord with U.S. soldiers in Vietnam. Written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, its pounding bassline and Eric Burdon’s gritty vocal convey working-class frustration and dreams of a better life. The song’s urgent chorus still resonates as a rallying cry for change and hope.