Easy one

[roughrdr]

In the United States a song with roots in 17th century British folk melody, a longtime symbol for brothels in British and American ballads, circulated widely among Southern musicians, black and white. Black bluesman Texas Alexander first recorded it in 1928. Roy Acuff recorded it in the 30s, may have learned this number from such neighboring Smoky Mountain artists as Clarence Ashley or the Callahan Brothers, an influential duet team of the '30s and '40s.

What was the song, and which band did the cover in the 60s?

 

[mannye]

In the United States a song with roots in 17th century British folk melody, a longtime symbol for brothels in British and American ballads, circulated widely among Southern musicians, black and white. Black bluesman Texas Alexander first recorded it in 1928. Roy Acuff recorded it in the 30s, may have learned this number from such neighboring Smoky Mountain artists as Clarence Ashley or the Callahan Brothers, an influential duet team of the '30s and '40s.

What was the song, and which band did the cover in the 60s?

Could it be......

House of the Rising Sun?

Clapton.. Dylan... I think even Floyd did one... See? NPR isn't all about bleeding heart liberal BS!

 

[roughrdr]

Right song, but which band is generally credited for doing it 1st with a rock rhythm?

 

[71ChargerRT]

the Animals?

 

[roughrdr]

Correct Rt. Next ones yours. Told ya it was easy.