Joan Baez recorded "House of the Rising Sun" for her self-titled...

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Roy Claxton Acuff (1903-1992) was an American country music singer, fiddler, and promoter, best known as the "King of Country Music." He was a significant figure in country music history, known for his distinctive voice and influential career. In 1932, Dr. Hauer's medicine show, which toured the southern Appalachian region, hired Acuff as one of its entertainers. Acuff began his career as a blackface performer. The purpose of the entertainers was to draw a large crowd to whom Hauer could sell patent medicines (of suspect quality) for various ailments. While on the medicine show circuit, Acuff met the legendary Appalachian banjoist Clarence Ashley, from whom he learned "The House of the Rising Sun" and "Greenback Dollar", both of which Acuff later recorded. As the medicine show lacked microphones, Acuff learned to sing loud enough to be heard above the din, a skill that later helped him stand out on early radio broadcasts.

The House of Rising Sun by Roy Acuff (1938)
The House of the Rising Sun: Baroque Lute Cover

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Joan Baez recorded "House of the Rising Sun" for her self-titled debut album, "Joan Baez," which was released in 1960. The album played a significant role in establishing her as a prominent figure in the folk music revival of the time. Joan Baez's version of the song is characterized by her clear and emotive vocals, accompanied primarily by her acoustic guitar. The arrangement is stripped-down and simple, allowing the focus to remain on the haunting lyrics and Baez's vocal delivery. While Baez's version of the song may not be as widely recognized as The Animals' iconic rock rendition, her interpretation remains an important part of the song's history within the folk music tradition.

House Of The Rising Sun by Joan Baez (1960)

The House of the Rising Sun: Piano Cover
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