After two years of hit-making, this was the first U.S. single release to give lead singer Burdon top billing on the label. The familiar blues standard, popularized by various artists over the years, is credited to Ma Rainey, who recorded her version in 1925 (listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he9T0R0OCIA )
Pop Chart Peaks: Billboard & Record World 10, Cash Box 12
U.S. 45 single issued on MGM 13582 - See See Rider (Ma Rainey) by Eric Burdon and the Animals, produced by Tom Wilson
THE 1966 HITS ARCHIVE - Here in one place, a comprehensive collection of ‘pop’ best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1966 (some were recorded in 1965)