A NEW FAVORITE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Paul Revere And The Raiders - Indian Reservation REACTION

[@charlenelesher1198]

My family comes from the Eastern Band of Cherokee who hid in the Smoky Mountains instead of being herded out to Oklahoma. Today, the Eastern Cherokee live in a reservation in Cherokee, North Carolina along the Oconolufte River. So many people died on that long Trail of Tears as the walked the entire way. Many got sick and died along the trail and we're not given proper burials because the soldiers would not stop to rest the old, the very young, or the sick. They wept the whole way... henceforth called "The Trail of Tears. Thank You for sharing this song. I used to sing it and play it on my piano when I was a little girl. This brought back a lot of memories for me, and I'm sure for others as well.

[@jameslalley3787]

What this government did to the American indigenous peoples is an everlasting embarrassment and shame for the death and misery inflicted on your people! They are still getting away with this tragedy and it must stop! My people came from Ireland in the 1940’s and went through prejudice against them but nothing compared to what was inflicted on the indigenous community! This must be stopped!

[@mikmaqwoman]

As a Native American, this is meaningful, as I was born and raised on a reservation. We speak our language and practise our traditions. A huge struggle over the dacades but we are still here. Thanx for this. I remember when it first came out. All tribes were placed on reservations. Cherokee is just one tribe ..there are many more.

[@gregprickett]

You're exactly right. My grandfather (1/2 Menominee) was taken from the rez and sent to an "Indian School" in Douglas, KS. They cut off his hair and forced him to speak English, then when he was finished at the school, the Indian Service sent him to the Kiowa Agency in Oklahoma. My dad was born on the rez and I was born in Indian country (but not on the rez).

[@shawnlittle3184]

I am so grateful for your traditional life and Culture. I am Norwegian descent. My culture to was invaded by the same minds and mentality. I try to learn both of our tradition and Culture.To you I am grateful.

[@WhiteMaurice]

Ya'll were savages and Cavemen that got bested and Conquered by Bigger, Stronger, Smarter, Faster, More technically advanced people. Yaaaawn. Sad But True!

[@gregprickett]

@@WhiteMaurice And those people that you apparently love have yet to honor their word. Every single treaty you liars made with the tribes you also broke.

[@Amen.22]

@@WhiteMaurice Only the last part of your comment was correct. The technically advanced part. The main reason was that eventually they were outnumbered.

[@jerseyjon73]

The song talks about the plight of the Cherokee Indians following the Trail of Tears. Written by John D. Loudermilk, the first version came out in 1959 by Marvin Rainwater.The release did very little on the pop chart. In 1968, it was covered by Don Fardon that charted. But it was this cover by Paul Revere and the Raiders that went to #1.

[@RonSafreed]

1971, the year this song came out & a very, very good movie of a half-breed American Indian & his fight for justice in a small rural town titled Billy Jack!!

[@shyman99]

You should have requested "One Tin Soldier" by Coven

[@RonSafreed]

@@shyman99 , yes, I remember that song from 1971& a lot of the lyrics, it was played much on both the am & the newly started fm rock & pop music stations of the early seventies & I was 15 in 1971 in 9th grade in school!!

[@chercare1557]

Oh yes!!!! You guys should react to the movie, Billy Jack.

[@rickygraham8838]

Half breed is a little derogatory don't you think ? But it is a meaningful movie

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

​@@rickygraham8838Cherokee & Blackfoot here & proud of it👍✌️

[@arlenerivera-gw4st]

As a descendent of Apache, this song is the first I heard as a child that made my heart swell with both tears and pride that everyone was listening to this song.

[@bradparnell614]

"Hungry" and "Kicks" are absolute musts for Paul Revere and the Raiders.

[@randyhinkson7950]

At this time Paul Revere and the Raiders featured Mark Lindsay on vocals. Mark is 80 years young today and is still touring. Check out his solo hit from 1970 titled "Arizona"

[@andreadeamon6419]

Friends of mine were his band here and there. We all ended up at the same hotel. We had a blast. I am 75% Cherokee and blackfoot. I just learned about the Irish part. My mother passed in 96 so my aunt's have been telling me about the family. I do remember my mom talking about her grandma. She said she scared the 💩 out of her so she made sure i was raised 100% the American way. She never wanted me to deal with what they went through. I do wish she told me about some of it though.

[@raymondluxuryacht86]

They've done Arizona, actually.

[@ReleaseTheQuackers]

@@andreadeamon6419 My maternal grandmother was terrified of being 'outed' as Native American. Her husband, on the other hand, was loud and proud about being Cherokee. They 'escaped' rez life in Georgia and lived in sunny places where their tan wouldn't be as noticed for the rest of their lives.

[@1972Wgray]

I had a big crush on Mark Lindsay. 😀

[@andreadeamon6419]

@@ReleaseTheQuackers i was told her family hid in the mountains and would move mostly at night. That's how they ended up where they were. Hazard ky. Mom said she never said a word. Just would watch everyone. My grandmother never cut her hair. Only washed it in rain water. Was up in a bun all day with just a couple Bobby pins. Night time - she'd take them out and i swear it hit the floor and went back twice that distance. When she got too sick from dementia they tried to cut it. She knocked (punched) someone out cold. Even us kids knew better than to touch her hair unless she was 100% able to control it. I'm 55 now and i still haven't touched anyones hair as soft as hers. Kept most of its color black also - really hard to find grey.

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

Paul Revere & the Raiders formed in Boise, Idaho in 1958. They went to Portland,Oregon in 1960 & began playing in the small club & lounges there. In 1965, they became the “house band” on Dick Clark’s TV show,”Where the action is.” They had multiple hits during the middle to late 1960s & were very popular. Indian Reservation was a number one hit in 1971 & it was their biggest charting song. Paul Revere died October 4th,2014. During their time from 1958 until Paul’s death in 2014 they had 14 studio albums, 2 live albums, 15 compilation albums, and 39 top 10 singles. I was a big fan back in my wayward youth. 🎶🎸💕👌🤘👍

[@paulcwalina7910]

The late 60s and early 70s were filled with raising awareness of the plight of Native Americans. Johnny Cash and the actor Marlon Brando used their celebrity status to draw attention to it. This song was HUGE in my childhood. It's one of the songs you waited to hear on the radio. Loved it then and still do

[@timcarr6401]

Sacheen Littlefeather was a fake Indian. Her real name was Marie Louise Cruz. She's the one who accepted the award for Marlon Brando.

[@noraelliott7304]

I remember when this song came out and how my generation were starting to learn about the how the Native North Americans were cheated and treated. I also remember how my parents reacted to it and I was surprised, confused and angry. So much prejudice. Speaking as a white Canadian, there are so many shameful attitudes and actions.

[@timcarr6401]

@@noraelliott7304 You are aware, are you not, that Indian tribes massacred one another for centuries before the white man came to North America?

[@magnificentfailure2390]

@@timcarr6401 In your mind that excuses the atrocities visited upon Native Americans? Europeans had a long history of massacring each other as well. Perhaps they should have been conquered by an alien race, too? Racists like you make me ill. You expose your inner darkness every time you say anything on the internet.

[@charlenelesher1198]

@@timcarr6401 Yes, there were rival tribes. But they kept things in balance and did not irradiate the entire race to a dwindling few. White Germans fought English. English fought the Irish and Scotts. War is everywhere. People have always fought wars.. especially over land. But the early Politicians went far and beyond extremes. The Native Americans were deliberately infected with blankets carrying smallpox. Bows and arrows were no contest against the riffles. And whether anyone believes it or not, white people began scalping the Natives to take their long black hair as a trophy. Native Americans fought back and in turn scalped the white people. You cannot compare small tribal wars on a continent as vast as the Americas with the near total genecide on the Native Americans. Children are taught to hate and the prejudices that are still around today.

[@mikeyates7931]

I'm part Cherokee as well , and THIS song is like A CHEROKEE NATIONAL ANTHEM - You can't help but feel PROUD and EMPOWERED when you hear it ♥

[@knightdragon5640]

Live in Paiute and Shoshone country, but haven't got an ounce of Native American blood. But have always had great respect for them and lots of sadness for how they were treated. Must be why this song makes me cry.

[@mikeyates7931]

@@knightdragon5640 you sound like a very special person

[@renee8437]

What Band are you documented with?

[@phila3884]

This song resonated with so many people, including me, a 10 year old boy when it was on the radio.

[@ellensmith5349]

A strong & powerful song. I have great respect for Native Americans. Even though I'm an Aussie with proud Italian heritage, the culture of the Native Americans has always haunted me. Their beliefs, music and pride in their culture are amazing.

[@kidpoker007]

Always loved this song growing up in the 70's.... Amazing lyrics!!!!!

[@ursulabklyn_mia6148]

Same here. 70s haunting memories.

[@kidpoker007]

@@ursulabklyn_mia6148 even I has kid in the 70’s the lyrics made me feel their emotion

[@LaPinturaBella]

Me too. To this day, it hits me right in the gut and makes me cry. PR&TR did a wonderful job with this sing. So authentic.

[@sheilaholmes996]

I love the original which hardly anyone remembers.

[@joedunham4076]

Some people are hearing this song for the first time. But when this came out, it was such a powerful song. And now the younger generations are hearing it for the first time and they feel the power of this song. Music can convey so much. Never lose music in your life.

[@theodoreritola7641]

This was a big hit in the early 70s I use to be a huge 70s Fan. But no I live my life for the Lord Jesus Christ. He is Awesome.

[@mariannemabie9274]

Oh my God I haven’t listened to this song in more than 30 years! I remembered every word like I heard it yesterday❤

[@bobg8378]

Last time I heard this was much more than 30 years too, it would've been playing in the 8-track in my '70 Plymouth duster

[@breckrichardson390]

Same!

[@jamesknutson3873]

I'm with you Bob!!! I had a '70 Chevelle and an 8 track player. This song brings back lots of great memories!!!

[@tinapatterson5022]

@@bobg8378 I had a 4-track then an 8-track. Had to put a matchbook or sometime that would stop it from Skipping in the Car. Oh, The Memories!!!!!

[@sassymess7111]

Me too! I was like 4 or 5 and I totally understood the lyrics especially " Took away our native tongue/ taught their English to our young".

[@grammasscotsgirl]

First Nations Canadian here. My grandfather was a residential school survivor who lost his brother while they resided at the school. He was strong and managed to keep his language (Cree) and became what the oppressors hate - an educated Indian. He earned 3 university degrees, including a Masters degree. He worked hard his entire life to rebuild the language for our people. I remember being 3-4 years old and hearing this song being played by one of my aunts on the record player and I have loved it ever since.

[@haroldmadden887]

And the “oppressors” even made this song! 🙄

[@donnamcgowan4063]

Love Paul Revere and the Raiders!

[@TXKafir]

I first heard this song when I was a kid. That organ riff at the end was the coolest thing I ever heard.

[@BarryRusie-d8r]

I love being Cherokee I am so proud and honored to be native American

[@BarryRusie-d8r]

Thank you for responding it is such a honor God bless you and your family

[@MrHandy-nr5hi]

👍

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

Me also, Cherokee & Blackfoot👍✌️

[@yvonnemendez3075]

Yes u should be 😅

[@terereynolds698]

I'm Diegueno (Kumeyaay) English and Cherokee, my grandmother was full blooded Diegueno my grandfather was English and Cherokee. My 3 younger brothers lived with our grandparents on the reservation in Southern California. We elders are teaching the younger generations our language, stories, songs, dances, customs and traditions, we're still here and we're getting stronger.

[@kbusby4824]

I am so glad you got to Paul Revere and the Raiders. Great band. Would recommend Kicks (anti-drug message) and Hungry next. They have a lot of great songs. RIP Paul Revere. Loved this song growing up in the 70s.

[@timcarr6401]

Mark Lindsay is 80 now.

[@kbusby4824]

@@timcarr6401 And still gigging I believe. Unfortunately, Paul Revere, the keyboardist, passed away several years ago.

[@janell8115]

Yeah Kicks!

[@dans.5095]

Definitely Kicks, Hungry, Let Me, are some of my favorites.

[@azstarbar]

"Kicks" is still one of my favorite songs. I had the pleasure of waiting on Paul Revere at a Home Depot I worked at. Was very sad to hear of his passing not long after.

[@twwtjohns]

We were idiots when this song came out. We didn't realize they were describing the actual things that were done to the Native American. We should be doing so much more for the remaining Native Americans.

[@brokl26]

Believe it or not, the last “Indian” boarding schools were closed in the 1980s and 1990s. These boarding schools were simply the worst of everything that was done to indigenous peoples in North America. Not only did these schools strip every single ounce of culture and history away, these schools also taught the Native Children that they were never going to be good enough. These stolen children were told over and over again that they were less than human, less than white. Even now, on a national level, Native Americans are still less than. Only in state and local elections does our vote matter. How often does a Presidential candidate come visit the Blackfoot in Browning or the Chippewa-Cree on Rocky Boy ( Stone Child )? Natives were made to take Christian names, learn of the Christian religion but treated in less than Christian ways. Abuse, physical, emotional and sexual was rampant. Remember this concept, “ Kill the Indian: Save the man”. Captain Pratt said what needed to happen was to “ kill the Indian in him and save the man”. We are a minorities minority. Unless your Native, you never consider the Native Americans first when considering minorities. Black and Hispanic or Latinos, maybe Jews or Asians, Middle Easterners. We read stories that become national news when some white gurl goes missing, but our own state barely makes note of a missing Native girl. We needed to start a movement for at least some people to take us serious. The “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women” movement is what’s trying to bring to light what is an epidemic to Native Females across our continent. Native Americans deserve better, still.

[@milliec42]

I still get tears in my eyes when I hear this song. Especially now reading about all the reservation schools and all the indigenous children who died in them.

[@johnhale2907]

I do as well

[@Kim-dm4yb]

Same with me, bring tears to my eyes...this song captures the history and Pride of Native Americans!!! 💔❤

[@ugaais]

@@Kim-dm4yb they should have fought harder… to the victor goes the spoils….most native Americans were vicious look at the Cheyenne Indians Apache etc….they weren’t all weaving cloth ….there will always be wars and lands changing hands…if they could China would March in here and conduct mass genocide on our citizens….No one has any rights to land it’s there for the taking and the winners to set up types of Government and defend it until they lose…good Lord folks are naive…

[@ugaais]

they should have fought harder… to the victor goes the spoils….most native Americans were vicious look at the Cheyenne Indians Apache etc….they weren’t all weaving cloth ….there will always be wars and lands changing hands…if they could China would March in here and conduct mass genocide on our citizens….No one has any rights to land it’s there for the taking and the winners to set up types of Government and defend it until they lose…good Lord folks are naive…

[@lawrencesilver4661]

It hits HARDER now.

[@robertmeyerowitz6865]

Paul Revere was on keyboard, Mark Lindsay is lead singer. There earlier stuff (Kicks, Good Thing and more) were more light and fun. Live performances were great.

[@KeithSpinneyMusic]

This was actually recorded during Mark Lindsay's first solo album. The song features only "Wrecking Crew" members and no Raider members other than Mark. At the last minute Mark decided to bill the song as being a "Raiders" song. It's the only number one hit by Paul Revere and The Raiders. Thank you Mark!

[@stevensprunger3422]

Wrecking crew wrecking crew wrecking crew oh my goodness yes everybody has to watch the documentary showing all the wrecking crew crew members they were a total part of the 60s they’re back up bands for there is a back up for the Beach boys Sonny and Cher and all the 60s pop groups and they never got any credit for their work watch the movie wrecking crew

[@sheilameyers152]

Cherokee people Cherokee tribe….that’s my people ……we were so proud to learn this song!

[@markmaioli4]

You can tell right away it's a Wrecking Crew record!

[@stevensprunger3422]

@@scifinut111 unfortunately that link is not available in my country? But I will look futher into it…

[@sheilameyers152]

@@scifinut111 …the video has been blocked! To bad I wanted to find out what it was all about !

[@susanesposito7846]

as one of millions of teenage girls who grew up with posters of Mark all over my bedroom wells, I was very happy to be able to interview him when he lived nearby Lubec, Maine

[@buffalohorse1]

Being Cherokee & Choctaw, this song has always touched me. Rita Coolidge (who is Cherokee), her sister and niece formed a band called Walela (Cherokee for hummingbird). I think you'll like the songs Wash Your Spirit Clean & Circle of Light. A Cherokee named Sequoya created an alphabet for the Cherokee language. Jimi Hendrix was 1/4 Cherokee on his mother's side.

[@beedeegee9374]

I wish A&J would react to Rita Coolidge songs.

[@clannad99germany70]

Yep, the wonderful Rita Coolidge !!

[@beedeegee9374]

@@clannad99germany70 Saw her and Kris in concert along with Jimmy Buffett years ago, GREAT concert and she was gorgeous!

[@ericseiler2491]

I second that. Walela is amazing. The rhythmic beats and songs are all amazing. Any song on their self titled album is worth listening to. Cherokee Morning Song, Wash Your Spirit Clean and Circle of light. Even Amazing Grace is great

[@clannad99germany70]

@@ericseiler2491 Was or is this the band of Rita with her sister ?

[@powerdown7772]

1st time I heard this was on the car radio in 71. Driving through the Oglala Sioux reservation on vacation with my Mother. Major chills.

[@mdanam]

This was literally one of the first 45 RPM singles I ever bought in my life, I think I was about 10 years old. I'm 61 now. I haven't heard this song literally in years, I've never seen this video, but I remembered every single word. I'm sure it has a very emotional impact on Jay since he is Cherokee. I have also attended many powwows, and I am very happy to see that Native American culture has survived.

[@tomcarpenter700]

It used to be on the radio a lot, Back In 1971,, I wasl about 20, Always like that, Song, I'm part Cherokee,,,,

[@ChuckHackney]

Me, too, one of my first 45s!!!

[@ailishadoyle4660]

Loved this song, on early 70s during the 'Troubles' in Ireland this resonated with us as young people, we swore we would rise as a nation. Also there is great respect and warmth between our nation and first nation people, when we where starving during the famine, the Choctow nation help us and sent a considerable amount of money to help . God bless them even with their own problems they tried to help an other people thousands of miles away.

[@jameskearney4100]

I am not Indian American at all. I am Irish Catholic and came here in the late 60s, I liked this song, It hit a chord with me.

[@astrobubbers]

This song raised awareness in the white Community to a next level. What the historical white men did to the Indian way of life is unforgivable, and there really is no retribution. Every time I hear this song, it makes me cry

[@martyclaybourn6494]

It’s not just what was done historically, but what is still being done. Native Americans continue to be oppressed and every descendant of settler Americans should be ashamed that not more has been done to return land (and wealth) to native Americans. Sorry to add a political comment, but if this isn’t the right place, where is?

[@tombeyerlein3813]

The Raiders had so many great hits, among them Good Thing (my favorite), Him Or Me -- What's It Gonna Be?, Just Like Me, Hungry, Kicks and Steppin' Out. They were fairly heavy musically for their time, but they were derided at the time for their costumes and silly stage antics. They were an absolutely terrific singles band, and deserve much respect.

[@rolo1955]

I didn't mind the customs. You have to remember back then it was the uniform look. They just wore Revolutionary customs while the rest of the bands wore suits, but what I think might have made them appear like a novelty act was the Marks Brothers' antics. It was kind of corny, and it took so much from the true talent they really were!

[@roxy0329]

This song was introduced to me back when I was just a kid, knowing I was Indigenous but that’s it. Here in Canada, we as First Nations peoples can relate to the song completely. My mother’s family is First Nations and I have spent the last years learning all I can about my heritage and will continue to do so. ✌🏼💜

[@sandyjameswilliams40]

Love seeing a fellow Canadian here and to hear that you are First Nation Indigenous! These songs are powerful to raise awareness and create change!

[@dianetaylor841]

Mark Lindsay(lead singer for Paul Revere and the Raiders)went solo and had a hit called Arizona which was also about an female Indian.

[@kaleigh5125]

Before my class read, "Code Talkers" we listened to this song and discussed it. These were 4,5 and 6 years. I feel like kids don't learn about these things anymore.

[@marybaillie8907]

This was released in 1971 by Paul Revere and the Raiders and in July it reached Number 1, their only Number 1 on the Hot 100's. The original version which has different lyrics in lines than this tune was written by John Loudermilk in 1959 and was sung by Marvin Rainwater. It was thought up by Loudermilk when he visualized what it would be like to lost and be raised in a Cree village. A great song with some great history lesson. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@richardcampbell2261]

This is one of the best songs that Paul Revere & The Raiders have done. They have a whole string of hits in the early-mid-late 60's. You need to hear all of them.

[@trjbrew]

I hope that people took this month as an opportunity to learn about the Trail of Tears. A part of history not taught properly in schools. As a proud decendant of the Caddo, I am glad to see you embrace your native heritage as well. By the way "Kicks" is another great one from them.

[@lifewuzonceezr]

It is our sadness!! Love from Edm

[@ugaais]

They should have fought harder….

[@sharonalverson6743]

I had great great great grandparents that was said that died on The Trail of Tears

[@MrTech226]

I believe some of my family forced on the Trail of Tears from Georgia to Oklahoma. I do have family living in Georgia from my father's side.

[@sharonalverson6743]

@@ugaais really that’s what you have to say about The Trail of Tears, you do realize how much more gun power the white men had. It was a sad time in our history for both sides.

[@robinmcpherson7981]

My Ancestors with the NC Band of Cherokee walked the Trail of Tears.

[@lt6134]

Came out when I was in junior high and was on the radio constantly. Brings back great memories. Thanks!

[@Kae6502]

I was 12 years old when this song came out. It was on the radio all the time back then. I still remember the house, my family, and the neighborhood we lived in when ever I hear this song. It was one of the first songs that first WOKE me up to the plight of cultures other than my own. Thank you for this video. It really took me back! :)

[@DavidKing-ut9wr]

When they came out in the 60’s all members were dressed as Revolutionary War soldiers. They had some great songs.

[@paulbaker7193]

Aho` my brothers and sisters . This is a great song with a great message . Yet , still , not enough has been taught about our ways and the atrocities our people suffered . So many different nations almost completely wiped out . And our relatives literally treated worse than animals . This month is a proud , yet somber month . Greetings , kindness and love to all my brothers and sisters . And this includes everyone . Not just Native Americans .

[@helenmalina799]

Right back at you 😘 ❤️

[@paulbaker7193]

@@helenmalina799 ❤

[@renee8437]

This song is based on a made up story by Mark. He is not indigenous. AHO is not Cherokee it is Kiowa specifically used by the men of the Ho Chunk Tribe. It means Kill him or thank you depending on the context it's being used in. It's not a universal word that means anything. It's Offensive and Disrespectful to use the lang. of a tribe you aren't affiliated with. The Cherokee Nation are offended by this song. It's appropriation at it's worst. Unless you are a documented member of the Nation you can't claim it. It damages there Sovientry.

[@JohnJackson-si5bz]

@@renee8437 Have you been hitting the peace pipe a little too hard there, lately?

[@KarlaSanders-l7c]

God bless you!

[@sagittarian1955]

Mark Lindsay is the lead singer here. Paul Revere is on the keyboard. This is one band from my era and I'm glad you finally got around to reacting to them. One of my favorite songs is "Wednesday's Child". I'm not sure if it is on YT. Probably their biggest hit was "Kicks".

[@clintcearley9487]

Paul Revere and the Raiders were one of my favorite bands as a kid. Their song, "Kicks" was always my favorite song. Very cool band that had songs with meaning.

[@cog4life]

Never was and never will be again a song like this! When it came on everyone sang. Paul Revere and the Raiders were HUGE!! Heartthrobs in the day. 😊❤ Thanks for this!

[@marygallegos9964]

As a Native American this song hits home living on a reservation and going to a boarding school trying to take the Indian out of us but our traditions is still strong within everyone of us… pride!!

[@garyarnett1220]

The Raiders were a pop group in the late 60s with a number of huge hits, but this one stood alone as something special, to be remembered.

[@TheWizardKs]

One of my favorite songs from the first time I heard it.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

So glad you finally got to this one! I knew J.would especially love it,Mark Lindsey is Cherokee also

[@cindemcclurg9294]

I was a HUGE fan of this group. They were around when I was in my early teens and now at nearly 70, they still make me smile! This song was like an anthem and ironically, the singer on this song, Mark Lindsay, was performing at Disneyland the night I graduated high school! So that night I saw both him AND Linda Ronstadt!! If you want to really get a feel of the Raiders music, listen to some of their early stuff..."Just Like Me:, "Kicks" and some of their early albums. They used to appear on a teen show, "Where the Action Is" and they would be really a fun band to watch!! You guys really missed out on the fun days of Rock and Roll!!! I just love seeing you discovering all of this today!!!

[@CardiacCat]

Bro! So glad you finally listened to this. I remember sending it your way about a year ago. My heritage is Cherokee from my fathers side and Irish from my mothers side. Isn't it funny how much we all have in common? Always loved this song.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Haha - cool. Our families are opposite. Mom - Cherokee and Irish. Dad blackfoot

[@judyduduks7022]

My father Cherokee, my mother Irish.

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

Wonderful song... Mark did an amazing job as lead singer!! ❤️🎶

[@sukie584]

There was a big movement at that time to raise awareness about the plight of First Nation people. A great movie from that time about this is “Billy Jack” which had a song that became a hit called One Tin Soldier.

[@danielwetteland8076]

I was incredibly lucky to hear this song being played live by Paul Revere and the raiders in the early 90s and it gave me chills.

[@bradsullivan2495]

NOTE:The "Society's Child" song that's mentioned in the item below is an equally powerful song about bigotry over interracial relationships. You've already heard her sing "At Seventeen" and that is equally affecting--FEMALE FRIDAY definite choice. "In the recording, lead singer Mark Lindsay cut the basic track with session musicians of the Wrecking Crew, and later overdubbed backing singers and strings arranged by John D'Andrea. According to Lindsay, when he suggested ending the song with an organ riff similar to the one in Janis Ian’s Society's Child', the song's arranger Artie Butler, who also played organ in the track, suggested that they re-use it, as he was the organist on "Society's Child".[13] The original track was recorded on December 3, 1970."

[@vincentschmitt7597]

I remember Janis Ian killing it with At Seventeen on SNL.

[@joiedevivre2005]

I love Janis Ian! "Society's Child" is one of my favorites.

[@davethompson8283]

HEY,AMBER. CHECK OUT THREE TIMES IN LOVE,, AND ,AND THE GRASS WONT PAY NO MIND...BOTH FANTASTIC!!!!!

[@LaptopLarry330]

Paul Revere And The Raiders were a unique Rock band in the 1960s. They wore Revolutionary War soldiers' costumes when they performed in concert and for TV performances. They came on to the Rock music scene during the time of The Beatles, and the First British Invasion. Paul Revere And The Raiders were doing whatever they could to grab listeners and viewers attention during that time period. They had their own following of fans, just like a lot of Rock and Soul music groups of the 1960s. Paul Revere And The Raiders were at the end of the road as a concert draw, when "Indian Reservation" was released as a single in 1971. It was a good way to finish out the band's history on a high note.

[@timothyallen4267]

I'm telling you that the best music is from the 60s and the 70s. Love this song!! Great stuff. Still need to check out Gary Puckett and the union gap, BJ Thomas, Johnny Rivers, Tommy James and the Shondells, the Hollies, all great stuff. Thanks again for being my favorite channel.

[@salliemoore5472]

Ýes! Loved Gary P and the Uniom Gap and Johnny Rivers.

[@janell8115]

I love Gary Puckett!

[@jcharley9]

I'm Native. If you have a drop of Native blood you are my brother and sister. I love you guys and your channel. Keep kicking ass. Happy New Year. Peace.

[@susanlab572]

Growing up, I and my siblings (I'm the youngest of 8), thought we were 1/4 Cherokee on my father's side, so this song always meant a lot to me. And even after finding out from my father's brother a few years back, that the Cherokee blood story was just a story (a rumor that no one knows how it started), this song still packs a punch. Very powerful message, indeed...

[@wallyboy6666]

@susan lab Isn't that funny when that happens? Our Grandparents, Uncles and Aunts all said we had Seneca in our Ancestry... my niece had her DNA done last year ... not a drop of any Native American DNA! Haha! :) :) The whole family was like, "What?? Where did that big family story even come from then??" Yep, plain ol' Scotts-Irish and German mostly. We did learn a bunch of true family history and cool ancestors through Ancestry, though! :) Take care! :)

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

@@wallyboy6666 actually Ancestry has major problems trying to pick up on Native American DNA , as they have such a limited database to sample from and compare to . They claim that as time goes on they will have a more comprehensive database to work from , so don't give up on the anecdotes from your ancestors, I haven't .

[@jackieblue1267]

@@bobbrinkerhoff3592 They are actually good at picking up Native American. The same with 23&Me. It's a common occurrence on dna type boards that Americans complain about not getting any Native American on their tests.

[@wallyboy6666]

@@bobbrinkerhoff3592 Thank you for the information. Yeah, my Mom's side of the family is huge, 11 brothers & sisters. My niece & I seem to be the only ones that care about our Ancestry now :) Once her DNA results showed no Native American everyone seemed to lose interest. :)

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

@@jackieblue1267 The comments I made came from Ancestry themselves. There are tribes that they are having problems picking up on , and Cherokee is one of them . They need more people with purer bloodlines to submit samples that they can compare to . I have a neice that is Native from both parents , Ancestry can't pick it up .

[@lestersnyder4557]

Have loved this song since I was a kid. Thank you for the reaction. As a person of Cherokee lineage this song hits home. Over 700,000 people identify as part Cherokee but only 2000 still speak the language. I have recently started trying to learn some of it again.

[@jennhen2675]

I have always loved this song and it speaks a great truth.

[@lemhanback9595]

This was always my favorite by this band.

[@rwschumm]

Yea! I am one who had suggested Paul Revere & Raiders a few times. Can't get whole picture of the '60s without them! :) This song was one of their later hits when getting political became more popular with Rock. It's good, but I'd still suggest 'Kicks' 'Hungry' 'Just Like Me' 'Steppin Out' 'Good Thing' as my top Suggestions. Thx for the Review Guys!

[@fearwidge]

How wonderful to see a whole new generation discovering Paul Revere & the Raiders. I've been a "Rabid Raider Rooter" since I first heard the group in 1965 (I'm now 74!) "Indian Reservation" has special meaning for me as my partner, Michelle, is Metis (of Chippewa & Dakota descent) AND because this video was shot in the studios of CFTO-TV {NE of Toronto, Canada} WHERE I WORKED - WAY back in 1971. Although this video {& another one for "Birds of a Feather"} was shot on a "closed set," the Floor Manager was a friend, and he snuck me in for the recordings. So, I was IN THE STUDIO {up against the back wall with only a handful of others } WHEN THIS WAS SHOT. I can't BELIEVE that video is now being rediscovered over HALF A CENTURY since it was recorded. Good on ya for bringing it to the attention of your followers - and I really envy all the incredible music you're going to discover as you dig deeper into The Raiders catalogue of Hits {AND brilliant Album Cuts). To get some idea of the range of music The Raiders covered - and the arranging skills of lead singer, Mark Lindsay - I'll suggest something VERY different: "Angels of Mercy" from their "Country Wine" album. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZjUZZWCg7aSa8k Thanks again and "Keep Spreading The Word"! ❤ (Liked & Subscribed.)

[@johnv61]

I knew you guys would love this song, especially you Jay. I’m glad you got the opportunity to hear it. It’s a great song that was a favorite of mine when it came out, and remains so after all these years.

[@raymondohlsen5054]

I started listening to the radio in 1971, this was my first favorite song!! When I was 23, my boss (and girlfriend) had gone to high school with members of this band....and yes, she was older than I by about 17 years...I DO love those unconventional relationships!! Also, check out their song called Kicks..

[@trailrvs]

I remember hearing this song on the radio a lot during high school

[@tonikolhagen3120]

First time hearing this song and wow!!! I too have a native heritage and it brought tears to my eyes and a sense of pride 💖

[@blackprix]

They had some really good hits back in the day. They had a really good sound, good music. Song in particular was very special to this group very meaningful

[@alamc200]

I remember hearing this song on the radio often when I was about 10 years old and I always loved it. In the early 1970's there was some awareness about of Native Americans' plight.

[@randytorres8211]

"Indian Reservation" was written by John D. Loudermilk, a singer/songwriter who recorded as "Johnny Dee" and wrote "Tobacco Road" for The Nashville Teens and "Ebony Eyes" for The Everly Brothers. The song is about the plight of the Cherokee Indians, who in 1838 were displaced from their home in Georgia to a reservation in Oklahoma. Raiders frontman Mark Lindsay, whose ancestry was part Native American, thought this would be a good song to record. >> A country singer named Marvin Rainwater recorded an early version of this song called "The Pale Faced Indian" in 1959. Rainwater, who was part Cherokee, incorporated chanting into it. "Indian Reservation" wasn't the only song John D. Loudermilk wrote for Rainwater along this theme: "Half-Breed" (not the Cher hit), was another one. That song, about the struggles of a man whose father is white and mother is Indian, reached #66 in 1959. The first hit version of this song was recorded in 1968 by a British singer named Don Fardon, who took the song to #20 in the US and #3 in the UK. Raiders used more keyboards and modern production elements in their 1971 rendition, which reached #1 in the US in July that year. When Casey Kasem, host of the popular radio show American Top 40, asked John D. Loudermilk about writing this song, Loudermilk embellished a story about meeting a Cherokee Indian named Bloody Bear Tooth who told him about the plight of his people. Kasem repeated the story on his show, giving the song an intriguing, but false, backstory. The group was formerly known as Paul Revere and the Raiders. This song became not just their biggest hit, but the best-selling single for Columbia Records. Isn't it ironic that a song like this, brimming with simmering rage and an implied threat to retake the land for the natives, was written by a white country songwriter, recorded by a band named after the white European patriots whose colonization of the US took the land from the Cherokees in the first place, and sold by Columbia Records, a company originating as "Columbia Graphophone Company" in the UK? (Songfacts.com)

[@marthaz]

Thank you for providing them with some history of the lyrics and original song. As well as the historically more accurate comment on how it fits in the big picture. 🙏

[@marxlover100]

I listened to Casey Kasem describing the history of how the song came about. He said Loudermilk got stranded in the hills when some Cherokee young men came across him. Upset over a white man on their land, they began badgering him and torturing him. They asked him what he did for a living. John D told them he was a songwriter. They told him they'd let him go if he promised to write a song about the plight of the Cherokee people. John said he would do that and he was released. Sounds very embellished. I looked at Wikipedia to see about the song's origins and there is nothing to suggest that this was how the song came about. It does say that John D. Loudermilk did love to embellish his stories. Anyway, I never forgot the Casey story, apparently false as it is.

[@southernlady160]

NO matter what song you pick from the last 60's through the 70s, they were ALL great. I was fortunate enough to have grown up in the 70s!

[@theodoreritola7641]

ME 2 i tuned 13 in 1973 Great times and huge amounts of great memories

[@jrox6091]

Iconic song from 1970. Paul Revere & The Raiders sort of exploded on the pop music scene in 1965 or 1966 with a string of hits. I've seen their tune, Kicks, recommended, but I'd also recommend Good Thing, which makes me think of a Laugh In gogo dancing party. It's a lot of fun. Give it a listen ♡

[@planelvr07]

Wow! I haven't heard this song in years! I'm from the Pacific NW & Paul Revere & the Raiders were a BIG thing in the 60's & early 70's. This song really hits home about the horrible treatment we interlopers from Europe, have inflicted on our Native population. It still saddens me.

[@waltw4537]

This is a great tune. Loved me Paul Revere and the Raiders. Alright Jay! A tribal beat... This was part of my generation's learning about this as young adults. Powerful for us back then. Well, "Kicks" was heavy. Maybe try their tune "Hungry" next. Nice reaction. Thanks.

[@darrinlindsey]

I missed this yesterday. So glad you've finally gotten to it. It has so much meaning.

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

Big fan of the lead singer here, Mark Lindsay who also plays the Saxophone. I'd suggest 'Hungary' next for a Raider song or 'Silver Bird' and or Arizona by Mark as a solo Artist. Interesting snippet on how he got his start. It all started with the Red Hughes Band with Paul Revere Dick on piano. One night at the IOOF Hall in Caldwell, Idaho, Mark Lindsay showed up to listen, but he soon ripped off his glasses and made his way blindly to the stage, then asked if he could sing a song. He did, relished the crowd response for a bit and then - overcome with shyness hastily left the hall. The next morning, Mark was back at his job at McClure's Bakery. Covered in flour and with his coke-bottle glasses back on, he was soon visited by Revere, who had come in to pick up buns for his hamburger stand. While Mark wrapped the order, Revere started talking about an incident that had happened at the dance that he played the night before. “It was the weirdest thing!” said Revere. “In the middle of the show, this skinny kid with a crazy look in his eye came up to the stage and asked to sing a song. So we let him.” Mark, knowing full well who the stranger was, casually asked, “How was he?” “Not bad,” Revere admitted. “It was ME!” replied Mark. Thus began the Lindsay-Revere association. Mark began sitting in regularly with the Red Hughes band and began to attract his own following, which Red did not appreciate. It all came to a head the night Red took his date to the prom, and showed up late to the gig. Mark was on stage rocking out with the band when Red came in the door, and he was furious. That night he delivered an ultimatum to the band. “If you ever let Lindsay on the stage again, I'll fire the whole band!” With that ultimatum, the band quit, and approached Mark about starting a new band with him as lead singer. They were nameless for a few months, but then called themselves The Downbeats, after Mark noticed a Downbeat magazine on his sax teacher's coffee table and suggested it. The group recorded some demos and got their first contract with Gardena Records in 1961. Owner John Guss, after reviewing the document, noticed the full name of Paul Revere Dick and suggested it would make a good gimmick. And thus the band was christened Paul Revere and the Raiders. Source: www.paradiseartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mark-lindsay-bio.pdf

[@nativedaughter7178]

Never learned our language. My great grand mother was sent to "Indian school" she was HORRIBLY abused and refused to let that happen to us. The stories she told were horrifying

[@lindaleebahr6651]

They were just known as The Raiders at this point. The song was written by John D. Loudermilk and first done by Marvin Rainwater in 1959 as "The Pale Faced Indian". Then by Loudermilk, Don Fardon who had a semi-hit of it and the Raiders , who had the big hit of it.

[@larryl1427]

My grandmother is Cherokee, thanks for playing this. I remember it from grade school. There's a song called "Because" by the Dave Clark Five. I think you'd like it. Thanks for what you do, it's very entertaining.

[@garryleblanc4002]

Love Paul Revere & The Raiders, my favourite from them is Kicks, and the lead singer's solo hit Arizona

[@tinacook8760]

My Great great grandmother was full blood Southern Cherokee Indian. I didn't get much of her Cherokee looks just her high cheek bones. But I'm proud of my Native American heritage .

[@Nonconformistwilderbeastman]

Love this I remember hearing this when I was a kid in the 60's and 70's , being Mississippi Choctaw and Cherokee helps me relate all the more since I myself have been through a major crock of shit 🤣🤣🤣✌️♥️🎸🎇

[@debbieroyal1728]

I’m 64 years old and I love my music and I raised my daughter on the great stuff and she will soon be 34 years old and she has my love of music, she will be having them play Rock Steady and Foreigner and all the other ‘s at sending off.

[@michaelcallies4659]

Mark Lindsay, the lead singer, also did the song "Arizona" which you previously reacted to a few months ago. This band had a few big hits like "Hungry", "Just Like Me", "Kicks", "Good Thing"-all solid pop/rock songs. They had a lot of different styles: bluesy on "Over You", songs that are totally 60s like "Too Much Talk","Cinderella Sunshine", "Mr. Sun and Mr. Moon" and a song I know Amber would love "Birds Of A Feather" as it's got the horns, it's about being in the country, all sweet hippy music.

[@richardsteiner8992]

Too Much Talk is amazing, and Mr. Sun Mr. Moon is a really good feel-good song.

[@caryriggs5719]

Don't forget Let Me. A banger!

[@bottleman57]

"Silver Bird" is yet another Mark Lindsay song that I have always liked.

[@edmondtetrault4322]

I am Metis from Canada. Mohawk, Cree and Ojibwe along with European ancestry. We are a family. All those whose ancestors suffered under colonialism and who are still standing tall against oppression and equality. Migwich!

[@Teresia12]

One of my favorites. It struck a chord with a generation of people who wanted to reach out and change the sins of the past.

[@ugaais]

they should have fought harder… to the victor goes the spoils….most native Americans were vicious look at the Cheyenne Indians Apache etc….they weren’t all weaving cloth ….there will always be wars and lands changing hands…if they could China would March in here and conduct mass genocide on our citizens….No one has any rights to land it’s there for the taking and the winners to set up types of Government and defend it until they lose…good Lord folks are naive…

[@switchfoot8702]

Love this song and music, seen this video many, many times, thank you for sharing!

[@55itsme]

There was an unusual and fascinating heightened awareness of Native American concerns in the early '70's in America. Members of AIM (American Indian Movement) staged protests and events across the country, most famously occupying Alcatraz for over a year. There was also this sub-sub-genre of songs that addressed the subject that almost always told the story from the Native Americans' point of view but were almost always written and sung by non-natives. Indian Reservation was probably the biggest hit, but I was also intrigued by Loneliest Rider by Grand Funk and several songs by a group called Mason Proffit.

[@nanner3200]

Add this one to the songs you do that are in my 45 rpm collection. I love that you bring "blast from the past" every so often. Not only great awareness but great song in general.

[@xzonia1]

Loved this! This song gave me chills. So powerful. I don't know much about this group; I've never really listened to them before, but this is a great song! :)

[@kellyjohnson3617]

I remember when this song first came out. I was really little but my dad was good friends with their mgr. I’m still friends with him and his wife. So Paul revere and the raiders were a group always on my radar. Plus I can relate cuz my great gramma was Choctaw but never registered because of how badly they were treated back then. It was like that fear erased that part of our family’s rich heritage. We had reservations near us when I was a kid. Many were poor but some were resorts and cultural heritage sites where they taught us kids who had yearly field trips the native culture of the area where I grew up. That’s cool that you are learning about your family’s culture. Paul revere and the raiders are in the Oregon state rock and rolls hall of fame, as is our friend. They didn’t have a ton of hits but I think Indian Reservation was my fav of their hits. Thanks for posting. Next really fantastic rabbit hole to go down is Harry Nilsson. I promise you won’t be sorry. He was tight with and very admired by the Beatles for his amazing versatility. Check out Spaceman, Without You, and Coconut for starters

[@bradjbourgeois73]

Always loved this song since I was a kid!

[@deantitus9734]

As I understand it, the main songwriter spent time with a Cherokee tribe, although against his will, and they wanted him to write a song telling of their plight at the time and they were looking for him to bring awareness to their situation!!

[@stephenulmer3781]

This song is amazing! Have loved it forever. Great reaction from my fav reaction channel. Love you guys ❤☺😁 There is a commercial from the early 70s as well with "The Crying Indian". Its a public service announcement commercial that stills packs a punch even now. Its here on YT ☺

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Paul Revere & The Raiders had many hits, many in a high energy, passionate, garage band style pop. My sentimental favorite is Mr Sun, Mr Moon. I appreciate you! 🙏

[@BradReddekopp]

I really hope you'll check out Buffy Sainte-Marie. She's a Canadian-American singer of Cree heritage who got her start in the '60s as a singer songwriter and activist. She's in her 80s now and still performs. Her song "Universal Soldier" was a huge hit for Donovan. I find her original recording very powerful. "Until It's Time For You To Go" is a beautiful love song that has been covered by many artists including Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley. "My Country: ’Tis of Thy People You’re Dying" is a powerful song about the gross injustices endured by indigenous peoples. She's the first indigenous person to win an Oscar for co-writing the song "Up Where We Belong", performed by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes for the film "An Officer and a Gentleman". And then there's her powerful protest song "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee". Somewhere in the middle of all that she got blacklisted for her involvement with the American Indian Movement and was surprised years later to find out there's an FBI file on her. This year, a documentary film about her life, music, and activism was released. "Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On" is well worth watching.

[@wombatwilly1002]

She's all WOKE now

[@BradReddekopp]

@@wombatwilly1002 She's always been a progressive social activist.

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

Midnight Confessions - Paul Revere and the Raiders is yet another super mega rock hit of the 70s by this awsome creative group recommended

[@luckyskittles8976]

Loved it!! I,m mention two well known north american aboriginal singers Susan Aglukark (Inuit) O'Siem and Hina na Ho Ho were two big hits for her and of course Buffy St. Marie a great song writer , including movies Starwalker is one of many hits.

[@maryatsina8023]

Starwalker is a good one. There are so many.

[@ruelsmith]

The great Hal Blaine on drums! He had two sets with all those toms he moved from session to session and was in high demand. He was a studio drummer and part of the famed Wrecking Crew and not in the video.