Golden Earring - Long Blonde Animal
Long Blond Animal - Golden Earring
Musical Style
“Long Blond Animal” is a raw and energetic rock track, released in 1980 on the album Prisoner of the Night . With this song, Golden Earring shows their signature mix of heavy rock, blues influences and powerful vocals. The song is characterized by ripping guitar riffs, a rhythmic bassline and Barry Hay's dynamic vocals, which give the song an energetic and turbulent atmosphere.
Text and Theme
The text of “Long Blond Animal” is about desire and obsession. Barry Hay sings about a mysterious and irresistible woman referred to as the “long blond animal”. The story contains a mix of humor, suspense and sensuality, which perfectly matches the song's raw energy.
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Although “Long Blond Animal” not the international fame of songs like “Radar Love” whether “Twilight Zone” reached, it became a fan favorite and a regular part of Golden Earring's live sets. In the Netherlands, the song achieved great popularity and became an iconic track in the rock scene.
Live Performances
At Golden Earring's concerts, “Long Blond Animal” often an extra dimension through the energetic live performance. The song highlighted the band's strength as a live act and always caused a frenzied response from the audience.
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