"See See Rider" (Animals) #10 10/22/1966

More proof the Brits had a better handle on American blues music than the Yanks did. Here's the Animals' take on a song by Ma Rainey that dates from at least 1924 and probably much earlier. The term "see see rider" or "C.C. Rider" has mixed meanings. It could refer to a prostitute, a gigolo, or even a circuit rider preacher. Chuck Willis had maybe the most well-known version in the 50's. Elvis opened his shows for many years with this tune, before he left the building for good in 1977.