History of PAUL REVERE & the RAIDERS part two |

In part two of the History of Paul Revere and The Raiders, we look at the late sixties lineup featuring Keith Allison, Freddy Weller and Joe Correro, Jr. and we follow the ups and downs that Mark Lindsay and Paul Revere had to go through to keep their group having hits during the changing music scene.
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[@user-fc3ki3gb7u]

Paul REVERE and the Raiders should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

Thanks! I still pull out their songs and act like I’m 12 years old again. Good memories and great music.

[@maxholtonjr.397]

I saw then on TV back in the 60s when I was a little kid.They trotted in,plugged in their guitars,and started rocking away playing the coolest song I ever heard!Phil Volk kept sticking out his buck teeth and flipping his guitar over which said “FANG”on the back.We were at home jumping up and down on the bed going crazy! It was so awesome I still remember it!Been a huge Paul Revere and the Raiders fan ever since!

[@user-fc3ki3gb7u]

Fan̈g was the Bassts

[@robertguerrero8009]

This group and Three Dog Night were my favorite AM groups back in the days, thanks for sharing..

[@catw6998]

Thanks to Cory Wells and his NY roots, I got to see TDN maybe about 3 or 4 times while living up in Rochester, NY.

[@catw6998]

I got that Freddy Weller album too.

[@alvinprettyman1802]

thanks for posting been listening to the Raiders since early sixties and have never gotten tired of them

[@debbyharrison9198]

Well...when Phil Volk walked into my gift shop in the 90s,,,all I could say was,,you look good!!! He was such a nice guy,,and his kids were a joy!!!!

[@marievaughn2211]

I was a teenager when Paul Revere and the Raiders were at their best, to me at least, which I thought was the “Kicks”, “Good Thing”, “Hungry” time. “Where the Action Is” was my favorite show then. I crushed on all of them, especially Jim “Harpo” Valley. I did get to see them in concert in El Paso in 1967 or 1968. They were awesome!!!

[@GlennGoryl]

"This album is better left unlistened to." What a great line.

[@StanKindly]

Drake Levin! One cannot overstate the importance of his guitar playing. Just listen to Good Thing for one - even though he's not pictured on the album or even credited (for that one anyway). He helped give them their unique rallying sound and syncopated grooves. He also was the one who Jimi Hendrix got the idea of playing the guitar slung behind his head (rock myth possibly) but was known that Hendrix considered him one of the best. RIP Drake, Paul and Smitty 💕

[@nickkinler8547]

Actually, I think the guitar behind the head story is true. I grew up in the Portland area and became familiar with PR&R about 1962. They used to play at teen clubs and skating rinks around the Portland and Seattle areas. I went to several of their dance shows and remember Drake playing the guitar behind his head. One of the places they used to play in Seattle was a teen club called The Spanish Castle. Hendrix himself said he used to go there when he was a teenager. There's no doubt he saw Drake and his gimmick.

[@StanKindly]

@@nickkinler8547 Confirmed then... Spanish Castle eh? That's interesting 🤔

[@wyliesmith4244]

Drake played on several of the recordings of Lee Michaels - and I thought he sounded good. Freddy Weller, while a good guitar player, was too much of a country player to giev the Raiders the rock sound of the 'classic' days.

[@seed_drill7135]

T-Bone Walker was doing the guitar behind the head thing in the early 50's.

[@edseelig9465]

Johnny Winter had told me back in the early '70s about the Chittlin' Circuit stage tricks, especially Eddie Jones, AKA Guitar Slim, who also jumped out of first floor windows, guitar behind his head, extra long cord, & would run out of the night clubs in New Orleans, play while walking along the street car tracks, etc. Yes, very old Blues & R&B stage moves to keep the audiences going nuts! Guitar Shorty also taught Hendrix some of his moves back when he first started playing guitar. Plenty of pictures of TBone playing behind his head w/ his ES-5 natural.

[@mitchvuksanovich]

Paul Revere & The Raiders and The Beatles got me Hooked on music and I eventually became a musician. Playing in high school garage bands,club bands and a travelling,recording band. Mark Lindsay taught me how to sing by listening to their records. Thanks,Mark,you were my Hero👍. Mitch.

[@silasmarner7586]

Arizona was a fantastic song. I remember it as a youngster when it came out. It had a summery sunshine-ey sound.

[@ogam5]

.....an absolutely-STELLAR vocal for Mark - ARGUABLY his BEST.....

[@jackybluj]

My older self would have liked some of the late 60's early 70's records much more than their earlier attempts. I had the 45 of 'Indian Reservation' when I was 13 or 14 and my sisters were 7 or 8. We LOVED that song! I played it over and over as loud as I could. Beyond that, I knew the band wore 'revolutionary war' costumes and had no idea of their discography. Thanks for opening my mind and ears to the Raiders again Matt.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Hey Vicki! I had the 45 of Indian Reservation too and that was my entry point. Loads of good album tracks too!

[@syn707]

Thanks for doing this. Growing up in Northern California in the 50s and 60s this great band was a continuous backdrop in the music scene. I lost track of them when the Beatles landed and when the San Francico bands came into prominence. RIP Paul Revere!

[@michaelferreri1256]

What a GREAT retrospective. I had no idea they had this much depth. I had totally forgotten about “Mr. Sun, Mr. Moon”. That wasn’t a bad tune. Awesome and informative sir. Much appreciated.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Michael. They sure had a long run and to continue charting is a minor miracle!

[@williamwesolowski5191]

“ Powder Blue Mercedes Queen “ is Mark Lindsay at his Best!!! What A Absolute Joyride for the ears!!! Boss Vocals like no other!!!👍‼️

[@michaelrochester48]

“Powder blue Mercedes queen” is one of the hardest rocking songs they ever recorded and they barely made the charts, but that song was just awesome. I actually love “birds of a feather” as well!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

That song uses that great riff from Mississippi Queen, I'm surprised it didn't hit.

[@johnmclaughlin8084]

I love Birds of a Feather, originally written and recorded by Joe South.

[@deandownsouth]

@@popgoesthe60s52 The funny thing about art, no one knows what will 'hit' even those who say they do. I think that's why there were those scandals where DJs were paid to play some songs. In some cases, a DJ that liked a song a lot would over play it and I guess wear down the audience. An example is Styx's Lady.

[@GregJacker]

We were the band Gossip in Chicago at the same time as Paul Revere's band and we covered Just Like Me at McCormick Place at the Festival of Bands. We also did Steppin' Out, & Mr. Sun, Mr. Moon. It was a marvelous time to play music in Chicago! 😊

[@SomeRandomDude2020]

Most excellent job! 1966-68 I was all in for PR&R, this is very complete and brought back a lot of memories.

[@227716689]

Thanks for these videos. I seen Paul Revere and the Raiders in 1987 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. They were doing a USO tour. Paul was the only original member, but they were a tight, well rehearsed band. They played their greatest hits mixed with other hit songs from the 1960s. (a great cover of Satisfaction) Paul himself was one of the funniest performers I have ever seen. A fantastic flashback

[@David-nx2vm]

I was stationed at Osan then and I was at the same show! He had the front end of an old Ford Mustang as part of the stage set right? You are correct, they were great!

[@227716689]

@@David-nx2vm yes Paul did have the front end of a vintage Ford Mustang. Correct me if I am wrong, but I think it was either built around his Keyboards, or it was designed like that. Thanks for bringing back a great memory.

[@David-nx2vm]

Yes his keyboards were in it and that’s where he also kept some of his props like the little white tights he said shrunk in the laundry. Hilarious. What a show. Our daughter lives in Boise and tried to go to his funeral in 2014 but couldn’t get near the church, there were so many people there.

[@David-nx2vm]

Yes his keyboards were in it and that’s where he also kept some of his props like the little white tights he said shrunk in the laundry. Hilarious. What a show. Our daughter lives in Boise and tried to go to his funeral in 2014 but couldn’t get near the church, there were so many people there.

[@bruceabean1]

To the fellas from Korea that commented on their shows there.. Thank you all for your service and welcome home!

[@deirdre108]

02:34 I wonder if Leonard Nimoy sat in with the band while playing his "Vulcan Zither". This wasn't a band I paid any attention to at the time. Most of my circle of friends then had younger sisters who loved PRatR so we all called it "kid sister" music. But I have to tell you Matt, your presentation is so good and the material so well researched that I was hanging on every word (note?). I became a belated ,somewhat fan of the Raiders because of your video. Thank you again!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

That's a great compliment to me, Michael. Much appreciated.

[@kathyg.5742]

Matt, I agree! Your presentation on these rock videos is stellar! Hubby and I look forward to more! 👏

[@USCG.Brennan]

One of a number for PNW bands from back in the day!! Along with the Sonics, Beachcombers, Viceroys, Wailers, Don and The Goodtimes, The Ventures and the Kingsmen!! I saw the Raiders in concert several times over the years and they always put on a great show. Paul loved to goof-off up on stage and Mark always joined right in. It always looked like they were having a good time engaging the audience. ;-)

[@alvinprettyman1802]

me too

[@philippesauvie639]

Anyone have a Yaw’s Hamburger at the Rock N Roll cafe in Portland when Mark Lindsay and Jerry Frank collaborated on this restaurant idea around 2009 I think?

[@USCG.Brennan]

@@philippesauvie639 I was living in Tillamook at the time and listened to a local oldies radio station at night when Mark was at the station. He talked alot about his restaurant and I always wanted to get down there and meet him, but it never worked out. PR/Raiders were GREAT!!!

[@gregoryhagen8801]

​@@philippesauvie639It didn't last long. Bad location, no parking.👎

[@shedbythetracks]

I only recognized a couple of tunes in these two videos... Which leads me to believe I was more a fan of their dune buggies on the TV show than the actual music. You explain the history of the old groups very well.

[@ZJ-ne9kn]

Mark and phil are still with us i met mark briefly when he was on happy together tour still very sharp semi retired from performing now raiders in my eyes were as good as many of the groups that get hailed i wouldnt say underrated but definitely should get more respect then they do

[@retrogorilla]

Great videos on my favourite group of all time, thanks! "Collage" is really a fantastic album and I'd agree with you - one of their best overall. I was lucky enough to meet Paul in person after one of their Vegas shows (circa 2013) and he was about as nice a man as you could meet; really appreciative of fans. Suggestions: The Searchers, The Five Americans, New Colony Six, The Seeds

[@popgoesthe60s52]

All those are on my list. I love the New Colony Six and the Searchers a lot!

[@originalrocksongs-timremington]

Paul Revere & The Raiders were my favorite band back when I was a kid in the 60s and 70s. I have all the albums you describe. I really enjoyed your thorough history of the band and their music! Excellent coverage of their history. Thanks for creating this and sharing!

[@EricRyder2012]

Another band that wore colonial outfits was a Chicago based group New Colony Six. They had great hits that has spanned six decades.

[@lorrinatreadway2938]

I loved New Colony Six.

[@eileenmaryomalley740]

New colony six were a really good band ❤️

[@joemcdonald7798]

Love New Colony six. Ronnie Rices beautiful voice rivals David Gates Angelic tone

[@groverbaker6404]

Grew up with these guys..excellent band and great analysis Matt..thanks again..yours are the best

[@bibigems]

I just bought Mark Lindsay's A Golden Classics Edition. I love him so much!! My favorite song he did was "Small Town Woman". He was my teen idol back in 1968! He is now 80 years old, wow! I'm 68 now and am in love with him again. I used to watch "Where The Action is" and Paul Revere was also so interesting. Too bad he died of Cancer. Thank you for this You Tube Video.

[@jeffthewhiff]

Matt, thanks again for your retrospective of one of my favorite bands! Even though the band had its "Up and Downs" I sincerely believe that they should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Always love watching your videos, Matt, and keep up the great work!👍

[@chuckbob49]

Thanks for this! I was a huge fan of Paul Revere and the Raiders. Of course, I was a pre-teen for the majority of their career and only turned 13 the year Indian Reservation came out. I recently was refamiliarizing myself with their oeuvre on Spotify and out you come with this retrospective. Very timely.

[@dvtco.2545]

Thanks for the 2 history videos. Awesome! I'm 67 and loved and quite remember the songs on the radio.

[@williame.w.e.simpsonjr]

Thank you. I have watched both parts and you did a wonderful job. My favorite song is Undecided Man( which I know sound like Elenore Rigby by I like it better) They should be in the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame.

[@gerardcousineau3478]

We learn every day. I didn't know they did so much. Very productive. 👍

[@theHAL9000]

Informative and interesting breakdown of the ups and downs of the Raiders but also of the music business and culture shifts that paralleled the band's time in the limelight. Great job!

[@KneeAches]

Loved their hit singles. Had 2-3 of their LPs. I was 14-15 years old. Later felt embarrassed having their music. But now: love hearing those singles.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Yeah, those singles still hold up!

[@chuchusdaddy]

Another excellent presentation! I think it was the very early '00s when I saw Mark Lindsay hop on stage at the Bottom Line in NYC as a surprise special guest. Not sure who he sat in. The guy looked and sounded great! There's a great NJ based band called the Grip Weeds who have served as Mark's backup band from time to time. If you're not aware of them, you should check them out. You really do a terrific job with these videos! I'm 68+, lived through those times, and thought I knew it all. But, I always seem to learn something from your wonderfully presented pieces on the music of the '60s. Keep 'em coming!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Jeff!

[@TheDavBow3]

Thanks Matt. Your 2-part history on PR&tR is the best ever put together. The pre Greatest Hits #1 era with the classic line up definitely have that gritty rock energy - "Hungry" being my fave. But there were real hidden, kinda rock, gems later - "Communication, Parts 1 & 2", "Time After Time" (same instrumental track for "The Judge") and "Let Me!". Love those 2 albums from 1969. Then, as you mentioned, there 3rd era starting with Collage was a legit rock time for them. Country Wine was a heck of a good album. Underrated! Thanks again for your excellent research!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

My pleasure - more to come!

[@tomk4590]

I've been listening to all their albums in sequence in order to make my own hits collection, researching them & watching video clips along the way. I saved these for last since they were longer. I learned everything I could have wanted to know about them. Great job of research & presentation.

[@flashingarrows]

I met Mark Lindsay at the Minneapolis airport some years ago, he was SUPER nice! he told me the band dumped their famous colonial outfits at a Goodwill store sometime in the early 70's, because times had changed and they didn't need them anymore!! I almost started crying! wonder who has those outfits today?

[@DesertScorpionKSA]

Thanks for this interesting history. I remember their hit song "Kicks" that came out when I was in 6th grade. I thought they were a cool band especially with those uniforms. I remember hearing "Indian Reservation" and was surprised it was the same band. I didn't know anything about their history past 1966, so this was very interesting for me. Personally, I think they should have kept wearing the uniforms.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I appreciate the comments!

[@evdallas123]

They were on tv more than any other band over 750 times

[@rmelin13231]

I get the feeling that you really enjoy doing the research into these bands. I commend you for your efforts, and appreciate what you bring forth to the rest of us. I followed the Raiders only lightly in their "hit" years, from "Just Like Me" (which I loved) until I got drafted ('70). My recollection is that "Indian Reservation" became a hit for Don Fardon a few years earlier due largely to the popularity at the time of the book "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee". I could be wrong about that, but J.D. Loudermilk wrote some terrific songs in the late 50's early-mid 60's. Also a huge Jim Webb fan. Keep them coming, these are much appreciated.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Roger!

[@harmonium8198]

I'd say it's true that there was a general feeling of sympathy for the plight of American Indians in the air in the late sixties and early seventies. However, Don Fardon's song wouldn't have been helped by the popularity of Dee Brown's book, since the song was a hit in 1968, and "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" wasn't published until 1970.

[@robheiler4841]

Really enjoyed this 2 parter, Matt! Thanks a lot. I discovered the band through a re-issue of the Greatest Hits album in the mid-80's and been a fan ever since. So much so that I collected all the albums, almost all the 45's, met all the Action Raiders and had them autograph 'their' albums. And a special thank you for the extra time spent on the Brotherhood. dRAKE was very friendly and treated me like an old friend. When I handed him the Friendsound album to autograph he remarked to a friend of his "My psychedelic album!". They were all very friendly to this kid who was too young to be aware of them 'back in the day'.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Drake always seemed like a great guy. Thanks for sharing!

[@delmofritz3964]

They seemed to get stuck in 1966 no matter how hard they tried. Every year in the 60s was so much different than the previous one it must have been difficult to keep up unless you were a member of one of the giants and we know who they are.

[@jeffreysnow2640]

Very well done !!! " Just Seventeen " is their hardest rocking song for sure.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

That song does rock. One of my fave late period songs of theirs.

[@michaelmcgee8543]

Paul Revere and the Raiders were my favorite band.

[@Johnny-lr5jt]

Great analysis-always loved this band since I was a kid in the 60's. Still listen to them today.

[@wilsonpicket8505]

Great job. I always loved those guys. I was in a cover band recently and we did "Kicks". It always went over very well. People still love them. Btw, my first 45 that I ever bought was "Just Like Me". It has one of my favorite guitar solos of all time. Drake Levin rocked it!

[@stevem6869]

Well done presentation! Thank you...keep up the good work. I was acquainted with Phil Volk when the Raiders released "Just Like Me" and was invited over to his apartment to listen to the song. He was quick to point out the solo double lead guitar track.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Cool story, Steve. Thank you for sharing that.

[@gspublishingdirect1749]

I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Mark Lindsay in ‘83-‘84 on WEMP Radio, Milwaukee. Found him to be very genuine, humble, just an all-around fantastic person.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Ah, my hometown! I saw Lindsay most recently on the Happy Together Tour, which was already 10 years ago!

[@lddcavalry]

Excellent l really enjoy rewatching these history of vids.

[@BradyDale04]

I have another suggestion for you The Bobby Fuller Four would be a great band to look over a very strange story.

[@catw6998]

While on suggestions - would you consider The Cowsills?

[@pompanomark2024]

Love your in - depth analysis of these 60s groups that I grew up with! You have a new fan!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Welcome, Mark!

[@genebrenner855]

Give producer Terry Melcher credit. Their singles that he produced have a full and punchy sound that still sound good today. "Kicks," "Hungry,", "Good Thing" etc.

[@ogam5]

Four of the BEST 60's driving songs (starting with "Midnight Confessions", Grass Roots would go on to have a DOZEN of 'em): "Kicks", "Incense And Peppermints" and "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonite".....

[@USCG.Brennan]

@@ogam5 Don't forget the Turtles.....MANY good songs from them too. ;-)

[@ogam5]

@@USCG.Brennan : Oh, NO argument THERE, sir!

[@gymshoe8862]

Why give Melcher the credit? He wrote no hits, he played no instruments, he got lucky knowing Paul Revere Dick. Paul was the engine behind PRR.

[@michaelotten2724]

​@gymshoe8862 Melcher did have a hit b4 he was producing the raiders. It was w/Bruce johnston( of beach boys fame) when they were a 2some. The raiders were the epitome of the la sound. Not surf music but pop/rock love music. 😊

[@donbrown9215]

Great job love Paul Revere n the raiders one of the first albums I ever bought was midnight ride of Paul Revere n the raiders saw the Vegas act many times until Paul's dearh

[@lyndarosborough869]

Love love your work Matt … I come home from a rough day and your voice and series is like a great medicine … so great ! Thanks so much 🎶☮️🌸

[@brucetowell3432]

Never knew they covered Webb's "Song Seller" thanks!!!

[@edjuillard4054]

Thanks So Much For Such A Great Thorough Job on One of the Most Important Bands Ever.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

My pleasure! Thank you for the comment.

[@ttoille765]

Thanks for doing this video, Matt! I've always been somewhat embarrassed by the number of Paul Revere and the Raiders albums in my collection. Your inclusion of them in your series has tempered my embarrassment!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Display them proudly!

[@kathyg.5742]

Wow,lucky! I always loved the Raiders. Im from Seattle, got to see them at the Seattle Center Coliseum back in late 60’s. 💃

[@Gigmeister1]

"Too Much Talk" is a great tune and the bass line is crazy! Sounds like Bill Pitman on a fuzzed out Danelectro 6 string bass and maybe Joe Osborn on Fender bass.

[@michaelbuday5630]

Thank you again for doing this fun group. I was wondering how you were gonna continue with them after 1967, but again you found some stuff I remember now......you are so doggone good at doing these. Can't wait for the next upload. Rock On~~~

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Michael!

[@michaelrobinson7839]

Too Much Talk is my favorite Raiders song.

[@chrisperry7963]

Excellent job, great recap of a band always on the periphery. Thank you!

[@markstewart4934]

Love this retrospective! Didn't really know what they were up to after the mid 60's other than their couple of hits. Thanks for digging into the vault!

[@aarongoff1111]

"The Raiders" definitely had some solid rockers on their last three studio albums. Solid playing from the members and solid vocals from Lindsay. "Gone Movin On" and "Powder Blue Mercedes Queen" among my favorites. 👍👍🎶🎵🎶🎺🎸🎷🥁

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

Excellent show, and Love Music sounded like it could have been a hit and maybe should have. Great history lesson and now I know more about Revere and his Raiders than I ever did, thank you.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you for the kind comments!

[@harrysmusicroom]

Greatest hits should be in everyone's collection

[@chrisbotelho7212]

Had the l.p.'s Just Like Us and Spirit of 67 back in the day. Always liked Mark's voice and Drake Levin was a great guitarist.

[@user-se9kh2xz5c]

This review is the "third rock from the sun" review. MUSIC IS A BUSINESS...THEY WERE VERY SUCCESSFUL AND CONTINUED DOING SO WITH PAST AND PRESENT PERFORMERS....GREAT TALENTED MUSICIANS WHOSE MUSIC IS LIVING FOREVER 👌.

[@user-fc3ki3gb7u]

Mark Lindsay, Paul REVERE, Drake Levin Phli Volk& Smitty Reunited on Dick Clark's Rock & Remember on tv in 1979

[@anthonykimball7463]

Have been waiting for Part 2. Thanks for covering this band. I really don't care for the post-hard n heavy raiders, but the number of chart hits these guys piled up (counting the quite little-known early 70s singles) remains an impressive achievement.

[@Wayner71]

As a kid I was aware of the band but knew few details about them. Thanks for filling in those details. "Indian Reservation", "Birds of a Feather" and a few other singles were played on the charts here in Australia. Don Fardon looks quite a bit like Dudley Moore in the "Indian Reservation" cover shot. A very nice documentary. Cheers.

[@tommachut7167]

The song Games People Play was written ,produced ,and performed by Joe South in August 1968. Keith Weller's country version came out in 1969.

[@jammininthepast]

Thanks for bringing back fond memories, I was a kid in the sixties and to sum it up succinctly- it was great, my favorite decade...Tommy James and The Shondells? Thanks

[@dlhdonn]

New subscriber. Seen a few of your productions and appreciate the time, effort & thought you put into them. I grew up during this era and it was the absolute best time to be alive and have a radio, tv and record player. By 1990...I turned the radio off and quit paying attention. The 60's had fabulous music which permeated everything...radio, TV & movies. Plus, the roots rock of the 50's wasn't so old that it was included in the mix too. There's a gold mine waiting for a radio programmer who would mine 1955 - 1975 to it's depths and quit playing the top 40 and go for the songs that were in the top 100, 150 and maybe lower...up to position 41 and very sparsely throw in some of the top hits that have been played to death. People forget that there was so much good music...some of the songs that reached number 1 only lasted there a few days before being knocked out by another great song. Many of these were by one hit wonders that are rarely heard from again and some of these songs are almost never heard anymore.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thanks for subscribing! I agree - the deep cuts from this era are so rich, they are really the measure of the depth of quality of these bands. I quit buying new music in about 1993 just to concentrate on the 40s through 70s music and I haven’t regretted it!

[@6412mars]

I never cared for Paul Revere...but I do like hearing you do history on any band.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thanks for watching!

[@natlee8947]

I never cared for their Paul Revere Era costumes.

[@Sopmylo]

My memory of them was as a teeny bopper band, a staple of 16 Magazine.

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

My introduction to the Raiders was the old Columbia membership thing. Like for 1 cent they sent you like 10 albums and and then 1 per month or something like that. My parents did that for my sister. One of the albums was "Something Happening." In 68 I was 11 and just beginning to get into popular music. I actually listened to that album all the time and still like most of the songs. In my later years I had kinda gotten away from music, at least my old favorites. Then on one episode of "The Simpsons" they played the song "Kicks" and that brought back my memories of long lost music. I've downloaded many of the Raider songs now and have them in my collection of MP3s.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I’m a big Simpsons fan and I’ll have to find that episode. Thank you for the comment!

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

@@popgoesthe60s52 Season 18, Episode 17 "Marge Gamer" I had to look it up. Watching it on Disney + LOL

[@Tom-el5cq]

I was waiting for this one, Matt, and as usual, you delivered. They don’t get the respect they deserve, considering their ability to continue in the face of changes in lineup and otherwise. Your consistency in making these videos concise, yet thoroughly informative and entertaining is really appreciated. Keep ‘em coming!

[@THEOOBRASTOFF]

I’m so glad that Google suggested. I watch this and part one on the Raiders. I was just into my double digits when Indian Reservation came out. I loved every song on that album then and I love every song in that album now. Some are a little more tedious, but, I guess it’s all about different perspectives when analyzing the music. Thanks for the work you put into this 😊

[@popgoesthe60s52]

My pleasure - thank you for watching.

[@ernestcruz6316]

The Raiders' song "Freeborn Man" from the Alias Pink Puzz album became a popular song for Southern Rockers The Outlaws (on their second album, Lady in Waiting).

[@l7casanova336]

Matt I just wanna start off by saying thank you for diving into the raiders history, it means a great deal to me because as young person who’s loved 60s music for over a decade, I’ve never gotten so much resistance from others than I have with my love for the Raiders. I feel like they were genuinely solid and overlooked and I’m really glad you got to cover them to bring some of their sounds to a wider audience. Also I want to point out that I looooooove their Christmas album though I completely understand your stance on it and everyone else’s haha. A few notable facts for your interest are: • Jim Valley and Drake Levin on his weekend leaves from the national guard actually both played a substantial amount of the Spirit of ‘67 material, with Valley being promised a song on the album but at the last minute Mark and Terry came up with one that as Valley remembers “had” to be on the album, he left a few months later in early 67. • Terry Melcher split from the group after Mark produced “Too Much Talk” without him because Terry had been on vacation and Columbia pressured Mark to try and get the next single out. So even with hesitation from Mark, he went through and produced it on his own. Terry felt betrayed and said Mark could do it all himself from now on, and cut ties with them. Mark has gone on record as saying if he could do it all over again, he would have insisted he only work with Terry so that Melcher stayed on with the group. • Also the version of Jingle Bells that appears on the Christmas album is song by (no joke) a hot dog vender who would set up out on the corner and constantly serve Mark & Terry telling him how he wanted to get into show business. In the spirit of goodwill they let him and his girlfriend into the studio to cut (my favorite version of) Jingle Bells haha. • That black & white Hard N Heavy album cover is actually the original one, I’m not sure when the change to the color one was made but it’s pretty clear in most raiders camps that the color one is far less common despite it now being the main cover used for cds and such. And lastly • Keith Allison has had routes with the band as far as recording goes since 66. Keith and Mark issued a single of Melody For An Unknown Girl on Parrot records under the name the Unknowns, charted at #74 before being pulled due to mark breaking his contract to Columbia. But due to the Unknowns version becoming a minor chart success, the raiders version appeared on their greatest hits album in 67. Keith also issue his first solo album in early 67 and featured covers of Louise and Good Thing, both of which use the exact same backing tracks as the raiders versions from Spirit of 67. Anyways, hope those facts are of any interests! And again thank you very much for spotlighting one of my all time favorite 60s groups! Can’t wait to see what group you do next! Cheers!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you for all these great points, L7! Much appreciated.

[@pcno2832]

Terry Melcher was headed into what must have been the biggest crisis of his life at this point. He had promised to try to get Charles Manson a record contract in exchange for some favors he'd probably not have liked to admit, but had to back out when Melcher's mother, Doris Day, refused to consider Manson's work. Manson was furious and had his people attack the occupants of the house Melcher had been renting, but found Sharon Tate there instead. Melcher was said to have gone into hiding for a while after that.

[@ogam5]

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[@erniericardo8140]

Greetings Matt ✌️, Great 2 part series of Paul Revere and the Raiders 👍 What an Amazing vinyl collection you have!!! I got to Hunt down that Collage album, from the bits I heard from your LP the songs sound good to my ears. A few years back when Once Upon A Time In Hollywood was released I bought the soundtrack and I have to admit I never heard before Mr. Sun Mr.Moon, thats a favorite of mine on the Soundtrack,. When the Movie was released, I saw an interview with Mark Lindsay where he describes coming back from a tour and driving up in his Ferrari to Terry Melcher's house on Cielo Drive, because Mark was residing there, and upon arriving Mark asked Terry about this strange dude hanging around, which Terry responded- "Oh Thats Charlie" , So Mark goes to the kitchen to get something to drink from the fridge and Charlie (Charles Manson)was sitting against the refridgerator door and Mark said to Charlie-"Excuse Me", but he wouldnt move and Mark describes how he had to force the door open pushing Charlie just to get something to drink.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Wow what a weird experience!

[@jeffdavis3209]

Thanks for making these great vids. This one (both parts) had me pulling out my PR&R records and giving them a fresh spin while also reminding me that They also spawned the Brotherhood/Joyride stuff. Keep these coming, sir! Cheers!

[@GonzoDuke]

I've waited for part two for what seems like forever! In fact it was a week lol. Great retrospective about a band I knew very little about.

[@howardhughes2937]

Can remember like yesterday as a little kid seeing these guys do some kind of goofy Monkees type schtick sliding and rolling down a hill. That colored my impression of this band for a long time. Appreciated revisiting their deeper side, and as usual fantastic 99th percentile content. 2 slightly off beat suggestions...Joe South partly prompted by his connection to a few of these songs and as a wild card The Music Machine and Sean Bonniwell Maybe not a perfect fit but would be interesting.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I've had a few suggest Bonniwell recently - quite underrated. Much thanks for the comments, Mr. Hughes!

[@sherrybirchall8677]

Yeah, me too. I could never get over that hokey stuff. So, I really never did listen to much of anything they did because of it.

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

I still enjoy Music Machine's great hit: Talk,Talk. This garage band, garbed in all black, was a proto band for several genres.

[@sigurdjohnson6617]

I had the 45 of Mr Sun Mr Moon. Man I loved that song! And I remember seeing the band on Ed Sullivan (I'm pretty sure) and I remember when they bowed Paul had a ponytail!!! I was shocked!! Lol - times sure have changed.

[@platterjockey]

Don't forget that they also have an excellent, comprehensive singles collection available on CD.

[@TesterBoy]

Indian Reservation was probably the greatest hit that I remember. The late 60’s / early 70’s saw the American Indian movement, Russell Means, “Billy Jack” movies, etc.

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

Buffey St.Marie! Red Bone!

[@randygerdes]

Revere Dick was from my home town, as was Mark Lindsay, who worked at a bakery that supplied Dick’s drive in, the Reed and Bell. I got to see them in Boise with The Beach Boys. Each group did a set and closed with a set together. I’ll always remember it! I know a lot about them but really enjoyed your in-depth videos. Never knew they recorded Song Seller, though Lindsay recorded Hymn From Grand Terrace and Name of my Sorrow. Jimmy Webb is my all-time favorite singer/song writer, so I’m eagerly awaiting your 27-part series on his work!!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Hey Randy, thanks for the comments! I'd better get busy on that multi-part Jim Webb series!

[@seanabbins5481]

I like this band. for a long time I didn't think I did because I only knew Cherokee Nation and I don't like that song. But they had other songs that were fantastic. I like their bubble gum and pop material and Arizona is a guilty pleasure. This video showcased more songs I didn't know about and I will have to explore further

[@b1921]

Thanks a lot for these two Paul Revere & the Raiders History videos. They were a great band, with a unique lead-singer

[@edwardestes8038]

I guess they had a few okay songs and i did watch as a kid the Happening 67 and 68 shows on TV.........BUT.....this goes to show you why and how the Beatles just blew everyone away with hit after hit and pure tallent.And Elvis may have filled the tank with fuel....but the Beatles to me are the true kings of ROCK ....who started the fires of many to come.This was a fantastic and very interesting presentation Sir...!!!

[@elainewefer4864]

I only liked two Beatle songs. Yesterday and Imagine. I hated all the the after drug songs.

[@elmolewis9123]

Great in-depth coverage.

[@terset9912]

thanks for doing this 2 part doc, " such a Good Thing, good"

[@stuguy]

Nice job Matt. Nice pic of the Brotherhood playing live circa 67 or 68. Cool that you can see the Rascals drum kit behind them. They must have opened for them on a few dates.

[@moodiblues2]

I really like your History videos. You introduce me to new (to me) songs from my favorite old bands. Here you gave me “Trishalana, Interlude” and “Here Comes the Pain”

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Hey Robert! Yes, I love delving into the deep cuts. These you mention are some of my faves by them.

[@moodiblues2]

@@popgoesthe60s52 👌🏻

[@hombre1965]

Spirit of ‘67 is one of the best pop rock albums of the decade. Undecided Man is brilliant and somewhat of a theme for my life.

[@baronoflivonia.3512]

I remember that Judge commercial, also had a tie in on Laugh In, 67 or 68 in west side of Detroit. And from 65-67 the Raiders were all over am radio CKLW & Keener 13, who later played hometown MC5 in 68-69. Starting in 70 I would only listen to FM, no static at all.

[@user-fc3ki3gb7u]

Absolutely 💯 I grew up on the Westside of Detroit, Michigan too. Then in the mid-70's I live on NW Detroit, Michigan

[@markharris5107]

I grew up in the age of this band, and this documentary reminds me of an important feature of that time. It was really rare to get an entire album of songs that were any good. There would be a few hit songs and a whole load of filler songs that you HAD to listen to because they were on an LP. One reason the Beatles were so different was that their albums had only two or three filler songs. We all bought music back then on 45's with just an A side (the hit) and a B side (a filler song). Only the Beatles would release a single that had a great B-side (A - Hey Jude and B - Revolution; A - Penny Lane and B - Strawberry Fields). My memory of Paul Revere and the Raiders was that they had a lot of hits, but the reality is that they had only a handful of really good songs.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

They had more filler than many of their contemporaries. Though the good album cuts would add up to make a great compilation, their filler is very obvious. Thanks for chiming in, Mark!