Grand Funk Railroad's rendition of is a hard-rock transformation of the 1966 The Animals hit, originally based on a prison work chant collected by musicologist Alan Lomax . Released on December 29, 1969, as part of their second studio album, Grand Funk (also known as the "Red Album" ), the track became a career-defining staple of their live performances. Release and Production Details
Terry Knight ; Engineered by Ken Hamann at Cleveland Recording Company . GRAND FUNK RAILROAD - Inside Looking Out 1969
The album was the group's first to be certified Gold by the RIAA . Musical Style and Themes Grand Funk Railroad's rendition of is a hard-rock
Inside Looking Out (LIVE 1969) - Grand Funk Railroad (Reaction) The album was the group's first to be
Mark Farner (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Mel Schacher (bass), and Don Brewer (drums).
Grand Funk (The Red Album), released via Capitol Records .