Mark Lindsay - Miss America (tv clip)

[@judepathrose3706]

As a young girl she ran wild - freely gave herself to men who understood. She lay naked in the sun giving birth to what was clear and strong and good. Oh Lord to hear her laugh was to know a joy that drove a soul insane. And she'd lead you down a path through her river valleys etched in summer rain. Do you miss America? miss America? miss America ? I know I do. She was offered jewels and fame and she wore the furs of souls who once she loved. She was driven to the site of a marble grave where lay a dying dove. Rage exploded 'cross her face and make up melted on the cemetery lawn. And she cried for an embrace and she wrapped her fingers 'round the deep rose dawn. Do you miss America? miss America? miss America ? I know I do. I've seen her in the forest and she's singin' peaceful songs for you and me, And I've heard her in the hills and I'm glad to say she's still alive and free. Oh Lord her lovin' eyes casting ripples 'neath the sun without a sound. And she mirrors a clearing sky as her children dance along the rain washed ground.

[@absolving]

Stunning lyrics. It is credited to James Jerome Kelly III, where is he now?! Can't find any info on him

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@@absolving I can't find anything either. If you're on Facebook, maybe message Mark and ask him. He's pretty good about communicating with fans. There's an open fan page and his personal page you may be able to get through. I'm a friend, so I can try asking if you want.

[@absolving]

@@60s70sVintageRock that would be great if you could ask! He hasn't accepted my friend request - I messaged him a while back just to express my appreciation for his music and he didn't open it

[@60s70sVintageRock]

​@@absolving He sporadically replies to people who comment on his posts. But his wife Deb has been known to answer some of his messages, as I'm sure he gets a lot. I'll try... if I get a response, I'll let you know here. 😉

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@@absolving Hi... I messaged Mark and got a reply! I asked him if he knew anything about James Jerome Kelly III and this was his response: "I didn’t ever meet him (song came in via my producer)...but best way to get info is via the publisher of the song - they’ll have his contact info for royalties - probably won’t give that info out, but might be willing to forward a message...depends on the publisher." The copyright info is posted under the video (click 'Show More' to expand). There's also more detailed info under another post of the song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3KlhYJ3e9mgiZo Hope this helps, but it may be a difficult search. If you find out anything, let me know what happens!

[@kitkatbar2246]

Listening to this in 2022 and boy I sure so "Miss America" the one I remember, and oh how I miss this Era of pop music. Thank you Mark.

[@ChimeraAZ]

I met Mark in Reno,in the early 80's when I worked at Harrah's casino. I was off work,and went in to talk with Paul Revere,who I was friends with,and they were doing a sound check,so I stood up at the entrance to the big room. I was watching when someone walked up and stood next to me. After a moment he asked if i thought the sound was alright. I knew that voice as well as my own,from when I was a kid and had all their records. I looked up,and he smiled,with the question still on his face. I said yes,sounds great to me. He replied he thought so too. And then he walked down the aisle to the stage. A cherished moment in my life. :}

[@johnacciavatti8319]

Another National Anthem. Not well know but beautiful nonetheless. Listen to the lyrics, his perfect voice and a tight orchestra. Just lovely.

[@christinatritch8789]

This song came to mind this morning. I remember listening to it years ago and how much more it means now. God bless you Mark Lindsay and I know I'm not alone in saying I miss America. 💕❤🙏🇺🇸

[@57highland]

What do you miss? What was there in 1970 that isn't there today?

[@ginagray603]

@@57highland Honesty, truth, goodness, innocence, respect, safety, kindness.

[@edramsey5951]

I do miss America. This 1970 song is current.

[@jerryboucher4251]

50 plus years later this gem of gems from Mark is even more powerful and you know why.

[@57highland]

I'm not sure why. Tell me. Tell all of us.

[@LindaBouffard-y3s]

5.23.pm October 22, 2023. Thank you for posting this beautiful song and the lyrics. I understand it a little better after knowing more of the words. This came out when i was about 14. I am now 67. It means more to me now than when I was younger.

[@mitchellbrown9470]

1970 I WAS ONLY 20 & HAD MY FRIST BABY I WOULD Sing this SONG AS I WORKED AT FORD MOTOR CO. retired now after 30 years & love it . Love this song Mark Lindsay was the good looking one with Paul Revere & the Raiders.

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@1962drob Aside from The Beatles, Mark was my first real celebrity 'crush' when I was in grade school. I finally got to see him in the late 80's and met him after a couple of his concerts in the 90's. Wished I could have seen him w/ PR&R's tho..they appealed to the 'teenybopper' crowd with their early performances. Love the Doors, too.

[@samp7003]

I still have this 45. Always loved it! What a voice and great song!

[@zibbyzubb]

Mark Lindsay was one of the coolest rock stars who got no credit or respect for the talent he had. Neither did the Raiders as a group, who should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@jerryfeigelson4728]

mark has extraordinary talent beyond the rock driven music........

[@desertjules]

My heavens, I had such a crush on Mark Lindsay - back in the day.{be still my beating heart)

[@Vicky-bn7mv]

Mark Lindsay How are you doing be Happy loved all your music miss what's Happyened where Action was . Remember you PRR.Thanks MARUS.you have our own Style .I'm Proud of you .good night .still watching your videos.

[@IKillGoliath]

Never been a better song sung than this! the lyrics are for you America you are magnificent and i'm Australian.

[@1962drob]

Mark looks great in this video, even without the ponytail. It's no wonder the girls in this video love him. He is a guy with a lot of class. I knew John Byner's son, Don. He used to work me a few years back. Very funny guy. Takes after his dad. This is a great video and great song.

[@kitkatbar2246]

Yep I sure do "Miss America" we need it back.

[@57highland]

It isn't America that went away somewhere. *You* did.

[@ginagray603]

@@57highland No, if you don't 'miss America' you haven't been around very long.

[@sauquoit13456]

Happy Birthay Mark Lindsay; born on this date in 1942. {Mar. 9th)...

[@jamesframpton8120]

Always loved this song!!!! For the life of me can't understand why this beautiful song wasn't a bigger hit, I guess because Arizona (also a great song) got all the airplay, so this side missed out.

[@57highland]

There were just too much good music in that era (if there is such a thing as too much good music). At some point, some very good songs were inevitably lost in the crowd.

[@barbaralewis739]

It didn't get as much air play because the record companies didn't have people such as yourself and me working for them to identify a hit song

[@basilmarasco1975]

@@barbaralewis739 The record companies and the radio stations.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1921 {September 8th} sixteen-year old Margaret Gorman of Washington, DC was crowned the first Miss America in Atlantic City, New Jersey... And forty nine years later on April 4th, 1970 "Miss America" by Mark Lindsey entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #44 and spent 8 weeks on the Top 100... Mr. Lindsey will celebrated his 72nd birthday this coming March 9th...

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

Mark Lindsay is a national treasure♥️👍🇺🇸🎼 Still loving him in 2024. He's the best and HE always has been The Raiders👍♥️ Those gorgeous looks and that voice ♥️♥️♥️🎼

[@rodhodgkinson7122]

Great song .... I can remember listening to this and Arizona on the flip 45.

[@regesuchma3658]

Rod Hodgkinson i had that 45

[@CactiTrio]

The people, even the children-their calm movement. Oblivious but amazing in the edges of this fine production of an ageless masterpiece.

[@kickthecan6253]

Fantastic. Song

[@hugbug4408]

Look at that sharp buckskin jacket he is wearing . That was the style of the late 60s and early 80s. Those flared , bellbottomed pants , and those sideburns were big mid to late 60s , and early 70s. Remember this early 1970 along with Arizona. Beautiful tune, but on a sad note, witnessed the coming home of 3 of my neighbors sons who were in Nam , and still some were there with a year to go!

[@lindabaron4584]

That jacket is awesome! 😁

[@Taranberk2]

Neil Diamond wore one of these at the same time. Mark recorded Neil’s song, “And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind” shortly after this. I think Mark is a big fan of Neil’s. I noticed he subscribed to him on social media where I subscribe to both of them.

[@mrb4886]

I love this song and video.

[@kathyguinto7649]

I remember this song well and remember Mark Lindsey.I didn't realize he was a lead singer of paul revere and the raiders,one of the best musical groups of the 60s. John Guinto

[@doloreshuntoon7698]

Gee whiz! I really love that Mark Lindsay on CBS-TV's "John Byner's Comedy Hour"! It was spectacular & superb!

[@helloitsme-w9n]

@silverbird58 I recall it being on Sunday afternoons in my area (on an independent channel in FT Worth...channel 11). It was a great show. I remember it well.

[@orbyfan]

This was from the syndicated program "Something Else," which ran for 22 weeks in 1970. This broadcast, from June 14, 1970, also included Linda Ronstadt, Poco, and the Flying Burrito Brothers.

[@60s70sVintageRock]

Jack Morrow - Hosted by comedian John Byner and also John Hartford

[@57highland]

Thanks for that info. Details on old TV programs are always interesting.

[@VerityMatthewNonis]

One of his popular hits of the 70s.in short all of his songs was just as great and popular.he is and was one of the great musicians from the early 60s .I think from 1963 onwards to about 1973 I believe.considered a legend by me.

[@urfamilydeb]

I love this song!

[@benbissell4025]

Great to hear this... One can only hope that PR & R will be SERIOUSLY considered.

[@mrb4886]

One of his best.

[@Susie196921]

Thanks so much for posting this video, as I was and still am a huge Raider's fan! And it was mostly due to Mark's singing ability and good looks!

[@john6172]

Great Post ! Remember this song ! Back in the good old days ! It was party party party !! LOL

[@samp7003]

I bought the 45 when it was released and still have it. Love this song so much.

[@natwhite1679]

Haunting song.

[@CrimsonCupcakeDoll]

Thank you thank you thank you for posting this!!! I love him and this is one of my favorite songs!

[@60s70sVintageRock]

You are welcome! He sure is lookin' (and soundin') fine here. :)

[@pam-gw6uk]

Love this song, never heard It played, on any of the oldie radio stations.

[@basilmarasco1975]

You probably never will. Playing *all* the oldies is not the reason those stations exist.

[@pam-gw6uk]

@@basilmarasco1975 Wrong look up gold.

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@@basilmarasco1975 You are correct. Sadly, what's known as an oldies station has a limited playlist of Top 10 overplayed hits from 50's forward. And now, the 80's-90's are considered "oldies." There's very few stations out there, even in major cities, that will play lesser-known hits from the 60's and 70's.

[@57highland]

​@@60s70sVintageRockYes, the "oldies" station in my city in Western NY state has made the "jump forward" to 90s music. And they've added a lot of politically-tinged gab to the morning drive time. Really sad.

[@robertvavra414]

This was a minor hit in the Lincoln, NE market ; it got airplay for only a few weeks (1970? 1971?). "Miss America" was a hair-raising juxtaposition of easy-listening pop and far-out lyrics. Back then, some records would just disappear after they fell off the charts. Years later I found a copy of the 45 in a used-record store; I think the flip side was called "Small Town Woman" - very mellow track. Thanks for posting this, and to all that provided lyrics and info on the composer. WOW

[@60s70sVintageRock]

Robert Vavra - Yes, this was a minor hit in 1970... compared with 'Arizona' and 'Silver Bird.' Most of Mark Lindsay's solo work was considered easy listening, soft pop/rock... unlike his hits with the Paul Revere & the Raiders. Thanks for listening!

[@57highland]

I heard it on a major Top 40 station (AM) in Rochester NY. I don't remember hearing it very often. I don't think it cracked the Top 40.

[@dlsofsetx]

Mark Lindsay had a great voice & always came across as a "Swell guy",he had a good taste in music.

[@bongoboyrecords]

Mark Lindsay has a brand new album out called "Life Out Loud" released on Bongo Boy Records on June 8, 2013 - Fans love the album and is now available for sale. Yahoo!!! Rock n' Roll keeps you young!!

[@333ohmy]

Great clip Chris, thanks for sharing it! Happy Birthday Mark Lindsay! Ron

[@dwightdaltry9479]

My bros had that on a 45 of that. I'd listen to that and then arizona on the other side. Sounds corny but my youth was so enriched as an 8 year old hearing classics like that on the turntable.

[@57highland]

It doesn't sound corny ... as kids, we got a great musical education in those days just by listening to the Top 40.

[@jeanclaudeangri1108]

One of the most beautiful songs of the 60’s.

[@hugbug4408]

What album was this on ? I think it was recorded in 69 , and like the song Arizona , it got big early late 69 early 70.

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@@hugbug4408 It was on the Arizona lp and actually released in 1970, not 1969.

[@hugbug4408]

@@60s70sVintageRock Gotcha ya!

[@tonyallen6510]

Yes 🤗👍🎶

[@mykolaalexander967]

Thanks for another great video - that's beautiful, and I love the beginning. Why Mark wasn't a bigger star after he went solo is just beyond me. Was it like Samson? Because he cut his hair? Just joking - the man would be gorgeous bald. He was and still is a star to me. Loving "Life Out Loud" and can't wait to see him again in person. Last time was in the 80s. Such a beautiful and sweet man. Thanks again, bze2nlz4. :)

[@1962drob]

@wouldntyoulike2know That's for sure. If it wasn't for KZbin, we wouldn't have any way of checking out these great classics. Internet access is great to have, and I'm thankful for KZbin. By the way, yesterday, I mentioned that John Byner's son, Don, used to work with me years ago. He is just as funny as his dad. He used to keep us in stitches. So, yes, I've known a few celebrities here and there. Born in New York, Moved To Los Angeles, Now Reside In Las Vegas. Lived in 3 major cities.

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

Very sad day indeed Mark. Lord how I miss my America. What on earth???

[@johnmorris7262]

Good show!!

[@christinevicker9017]

Good song I don't hear this song on radio THESE days

[@p.weezkelzy4719]

Great song

[@1962drob]

@bze2nlz4 You posted another winner. Another great tune that Mark Lindsay recorded in 1970. I can see why you are a big fan of Mark Lindsay. All the girls used to dig him, I'll bet. By the way, I also like the Beatles and the Doors, Too.

[@billjenkins9634]

I'd take all the B sides to songs we grew up with over the songs today.

[@jonrukavina9011]

Hell, I'd take any side of any song written back then to this crap that hardly passes for noise today. Like finger nails scratching a black board.

[@p.weezkelzy4719]

Thanks😊

[@IKillGoliath]

G'day mate!

[@1970groupie]

I'm pretty sure one of the models/actresses? at the start of this video was also in the wonderful 1970 Nick Lampe 'Flower Garden' video (sadly no longer on youtube, was a big hit in Australia). She was cute in that one. Perhaps the same production company for both vids.

[@GarethInSA]

I have the 45. Played it a lot. It wasn't a real hit in South Oz, but I really liked it. I believe it ought to have done better.

[@1962drob]

@bze2nlz4 That's awesome. I hear Mark is a real cool guy. He can still sing, even today. :)

[@benbissell4025]

Why isn't Mark Lindsey and or PR and the Raiders NOT in the Rock and Roll HOF!! Just not right...

[@john6172]

+Ben Bissell Also The Moody Blues are being Screwed !

[@benbissell4025]

Yes, indeed! Doesn't make sense. Too much politics!

[@60s70sVintageRock]

+Ben Bissell After many years of being eligible, 'Chicago' *finally* got nominated for 2016. There was a major shakeup in the RRHOF nominating committee this summer, so I'm hopeful that the Raiders AND the Moodies will get their chance soon. But yes, it's sad that it's still all so political. :(

[@russellcrawford7453]

You are absolutely right about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame not having Paul Revere and the Raiders that is about the most stupid thing I've ever heard for one thing not only were they great they were also really big sellers what more does the Hall of Fame warrant? Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols says that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a piss stain I have to agree because they put the Sex Pistols in there! When Paul Revere died a couple of years ago the obituary in Rolling Stone magazine they interviewed little Steven Van Zandt and he said the reason the writers would not be ever inducted was because they were too entertaining I spoke with him a couple of months ago when he was here in Dallas and mentioned the obituary and he said they would never be inducted simply because they wore those costume uniforms. He is a big Raider fan and so is Paul Shaffer of the Letterman show. By the way Lindsay looks cool as hell in thats fringed suede jacket

[@57highland]

We are magnificent, yes, but rarely as modest as we can certainly afford to be. G'day !!!

[@deborahjones5289]

Amazing those kids were just playing and not an iPad seen playing Peppa Pig anywhere.

[@nyosito]

We all miss the America we knew

[@billygerbilly1277]

Amen to that

[@johnhaggerty1907]

Great America back then.

[@1962drob]

@bze2nlz4 The Doors are one of my all-time favorite rock bands!!! In Nov '71, when I was 9 yrs old, my Uncle Stevie played side one of The first Doors Album and that was the first time I ever heard the long version of "Light My Fire". I'll tell ya what, that is my all-time favorite rock song!!! I also dig "Alabama Song" and "The Crystal Ship". Just wanted you to know that.

[@tomcampbell3980]

Do you miss America? I know I do.....

[@tommccallan8802]

The guy at the beginning with the two women is comic John Biner . FUNNY guy . He was the first choice to play mork of Mork n Mindy. He turned it down. If you look at face he resembles Robin Williams..

[@dlsofsetx]

I was a big fan of Byner.He did a summer variety show on CBS in 1972 that was very funny.

[@johnheinrich1718]

Now where did I put all my bell bottom pants?

[@chasjohn57]

WOW! Where did you find this? I thought this was a long forgotten song. Paul Revere & The Raiders belong in R&R Hall Of Fame, But, What members would go in? There was so many changes in that group.

[@ronfowlermusic]

I think I know now when he cut his ponytail off - right before shooting this video!

[@1962drob]

@57highland You're not kidding! It's almost to the point where I can't even watch TV anymore. About the only thing I can stand to watch is TV Land (at least the programming on that is half decent), aside from watching sports, such as Baseball or Basketball. And as far as watching the news, all you hear is the same ol' stuff (gets depressing). Anyway, let me get off my soap box and say thank you for that reply :)

[@rcobb5081]

I don't recognize Miss America today...

[@57highland]

Go out searching for it. Send us a postcard when you find it. Take it easy!

[@57highland]

Someone wrote a nice melody ......

[@1962drob]

@wouldntyoulike2know Unfortunately, Mark got rid of the ponytail around 1970 I would say. But he still looked good, nonetheless. Don't feel bad. I was born in '62, so I was just learning to walk when Paul Revere & The Raiders were starting to make all that great music. So, I missed out on such great programming, such as "Where The Action Is". Nowadays, programming leaves a lot to be desired, if you know what I mean.

[@mrb4886]

This was not promoted correctly.

[@60s70sVintageRock]

Mr B This song wasn't promoted because it was the B SIDE of 'Arizona.'

[@basilmarasco1975]

@@60s70sVintageRock "Miss America" did get *some* play on my local AM station in Western NY state, and that was only because it was the kind of station that would occasionally take a chance and play a "B" side. They also played "More and More" by Blood Sweat and Tears, though it wasn't a hit but was from an LP that had 3 hits. They played other songs that never cracked the Top 40, such as "Paxton Quigley" by Chad and Jeremy, "I Can't Let Go" by Mojo, and "Hare Krishna" by the Happenings. Radio stations today would never be that daring. But it was a well-established station and had a strong following. W🐝🐝F (WBBF), 950 AM, Rochester, NY.

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@@basilmarasco1975 Actually, I was off a bit. Miss America was promoted to a certain extent, because it reached #20 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart for April/May 1970. But I agree about the radio stations. Here in Chicago, the top AM stations (WLS & WCFL) were strictly top 40. It was around '70 that FM (ex: WDAI) was playing those B-sides and taking a chance with longer running lp tracks. Back then we used to call it 'underground radio.' In my college days, that's all we listened to!

[@DKD81]

@@60s70sVintageRock This song was played on both pop stations in Seattle, KJR and KOL, for some months after it came out.

[@muhammadhatta5500]

Unbelievable ...*..

[@barbaralewis739]

This beautiful song is on my all time great songs list and I hope it stays on you tube forever THANKS KZbin Sydney Australia

[@MrRobert1024]

What Mall was this taken at? Probably not there anymore, but just curious.

[@YosenBMamma]

I was 15 when this song came out; and to this day, I can't figure out what it's about. Anybody?

[@60s70sVintageRock]

From the liner notes from Mark Lindsay's Complete Columbia Singles CD: It was "...a commentary on a country in turmoil." (Vietnam war). Mark added, "1967 was one of the kindest, gentlest years but in 1968 things started turning nasty. Even in Haight-Ashbury there wasn't much love on the streets. I liked the song and I liked the message...." (Do you miss America?) Many stations wouldn't play 'Miss America' because they didn't understand that it was a *patriotic* song. Hope this sheds some light! :)

[@jamesframpton8120]

Thanks, because I have always loved this song since I first heard it on M.L.'s Greatest Hit's album in the early 1970's, and wondered what it was about.

[@57highland]

@60s70sVintageRock: The mention of a "dove" and the line "Rage exploded 'cross her face, her make-up melted on the cemetery lawn" are very suggestive and almost tell the story by themselves.

[@debdessaso]

He appears to be singing about an America that used to be--innocent and happy--and what she had become at the time this was made (protests, pollution problems, etc.). i can only imagine what the lyrics would be today!

[@musicexpert2]

Mark never had a Greatest Hits album in the '70s, not until the last few years.

[@hugbug4408]

At 0:22 it looks like Mark Lindsay has a ring piercing on his nose , or a ctton ball up his nose. Does anybody notice it? Look closely!

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@Hug Bug What you see is the poor film quality, there's nothing on his face or up his nose. Really!

[@hugbug4408]

@@60s70sVintageRock Lol , I'm sorry!

[@hugbug4408]

I was 12 years old in the 7th grade when this came out . What memories ! I was always in fights , and threatend to beat up the science , english teachers , and evan the school bus driver ! I thought I was a good lid otherwise!

[@hugbug4408]

@@60s70sVintageRock Where was this filmed @? And , what T.V. show was it?

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@@hugbug4408 This was from John Byner's music show called 'Something Else.' Ran '70-'71. Don't know the exact location. I'm sure it's somewhere in CA... looks like a shopping mall.

[@roberthetrick8849]

This was a great show something else the only problem was it aired at a weird time in syndication back in the day like for something on Sunday afternoon it was strange but I always liked it because it just was a little different and nobody knew what the hell videos were then in this country so it was a nice Added Touch and I agree this band should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this guy had a great Voice still has a great voice and also a great sax player the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame puts more people and that have nothing to do with rock and roll which is peculiar and its own right. But anyhow I remember the song well it was popular here in the spring 1970 in Baltimore. And the next 3 singles are great to silverbird and the grass won't pay no mind I believe Neil Diamond wrote that which is my favorite of his solo efforts and Problem Child good song. He wrote a great song to four the film The Love Machine based on Jackie Suzanne's novel. The song was by Dionne Warwick Amanda which was the main character in the novel. And then he did a great version of Burt Bacharach and Hal David something big like that quite well this guy is so talented and thank you for putting it up I think it's been well let's see. Little over 48 years wow

[@moonbeam7702]

It seems Mark had cut off his ponytail by the time this was filmed......?

[@57highland]

@1962drob You're right about sports, in particular. I'd quit being a big sports fan in my 20s. But I've gotten back into it, just because TV is so bad. Also, like you said, TV Land, too. Barney Fyfe is forever. (No need to respond back. Thx).

[@rcobb5081]

Do you miss America?

[@57highland]

I don't miss America. It didn't go anywhere.

[@ginagray603]

@@57highland You are obtuse.

[@bcrnfan]

This was the better song. It's about Lady Liberty in New York Harbor.

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@bcrnfan - Not exactly. The liner notes from Mark's 'Complete Columbia Singles' cd quoted him as saying that it was "...a commentary on a country in turmoil." (Vietnam war). Mark added, "1967 was one of the kindest, gentlest years but in 1968 things started turning nasty. Even in Haight-Ashbury there wasn't much love on the streets. I liked the song and I liked the message...." ("Do you miss America?") Many stations wouldn't play 'Miss America' because they didn't understand that it was a patriotic, not sexual song.

[@jamesframpton8120]

@@60s70sVintageRock Thanks for that explanation, always loved this song and wondered what is was about.

[@absolving]

The lyrics are so clever. From my first listen I assumed it was about a real Miss America. But I soon realized it was saying he misses America. These really are some of my favourite lyrics

[@basilmarasco1975]

@@60s70sVintageRock For some reason, I always thought the lines "Rage exploded 'cross her face, her make-up melted on the cemetery lawn" referred to the Revolutionary War.

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@@basilmarasco1975 There's no info on the songwriter (James Jerome Kelly III), so I guess it's open for any interpretation. I just assumed it was inspired by the turbulent late 60's. (See more info in Jude Pathrose's thread pinned at the top.)

[@1962drob]

@wouldntyoulike2know And to continue from where I left off, having lived in 3 major cities in my lifetime, each city has been a meca for celebrities and TV shows. For example, New York City had The Ed Sullivan Show; Hollywood, California had The Carol Burnett Show (used to watch that all the time), and Las Vegas has the newest version of "Let's Make A Deal", with Wayne Brady as host. Personally I like Monty Hall way better. Just thought you'd like to know. Peace, Dean

[@luckylady7542]

I guess Mark wasn't just a pretty face.😁❤

[@john6172]

What year was this song ?

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@john6172 1970... check out the info section under the video. 😉

[@dennisearly9862]

1969

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@@dennisearly9862 Nope... released 1970

[@jamesframpton8120]

1970

[@basilmarasco1975]

@@60s70sVintageRock Spring of 1970, I think. It was one of my favorites then.

[@steveone]

This is about Vietnam vets ?

[@57highland]

I think it has something to do with Vietnam and the anti-war protest of that period. There were certain anti-war songs during the war, such as "War" by Edwin Starr, "Bring The Boys Home" by Candi Staton, "Sweet Cherry Wine" by Tommy James & The Shondells, and a few others.

[@1962drob]

Check It Out!!! 2 people voted on one of my comments I made 4 months ago. RIGHT ON!!!

[@johnhaggerty1907]

Its not the America I grew up in then..

[@PAULLONDEN]

◾◾ A miss ...for sure......Mark needed to do some steppin' out or get some kicks.

[@57highland]

@1962drob Yes, we all know what you mean about TV programming today. It now possesses about 0 (yes, zero) value.

[@kennnmoran1]

and they have no pants on...........

[@howardlevin2753]

Here because The Geator, Jerry Blavat had it on a Fourth of July show some time back (check out subsite at WXPN). Had the same understanding as most everyone here.