House Of The Rising Sun
Marianne Faithfull · Stranger On Earth: Introduction To Marianne Faith [2008]
There is a house in new orleans,
They call it the risin' sun
And it's been the ruin
Of many poor girl,
And me, oh god, I'm one.
There is a house in new orleans,
They call it the risin' sun
And it's been the ruin
Of many poor girl,
And me, oh god, I'm one.
If I had listened
To what my mother said
I'd've been at home today.
But I was young and foolish, oh god,
Let a rambler lead me astray.
Go tell my baby sister
Don't do what I have done.
Go shun that house in new orleans
They call the risin' sun.
Well, I'm going back to new orleans,
My race is almost run.
I'm going back to spend my life
In the house of the risin' sun.
House Of The Rising Sun - Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull's 2008 recording of 'House Of The Rising Sun' presents a haunting reinterpretation of the classic folk standard. While the song's origins lie in traditional British and American folk, Faithfull's version channels a distinct melancholic atmosphere characteristic of her early career and her work with The Fairport Convention. Her vocal delivery transforms the narrative of the title into a deeply personal lament, emphasizing themes of regret and the cyclical nature of addiction. This track serves as a poignant example of how traditional material can be revitalized through a singer's unique emotional perspective and production choices, cementing its place in her discography as a defining artistic statement.