British guitarist analyses Paul Revere & the Raiders performing back in 1966!

[@Michael-mc3dv]

Paul Revere and The Raiders was great and of the 60s. They knew how to Rock and Roll. They were great.

[@mitchvuksanovich]

Paul,Mark,Smitty,Drake and Phil (along with EVERY former member) Belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

[@clauramoore]

I think Paul Revere and the Raiders should in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

[@kevinjohnson4599]

I agree with you 1,000%. Why they're not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is beyond me.

[@kathiec1333]

@@kevinjohnson4599 From what I've read, Jann Wenner is the biggest reason PR&R is not in the Hall of Fame. Something about the costumes they wore. Look at how long KISS waited to get in, probably the same reason.

[@boblittle2529]

I agree, especially considering some who ARE in the HOF. My belief is that they (the RRHOF board) dismiss the Raiders as just a packaged, Dick Clark product and not really a legitimate band.

[@dumbdumb123]

Another great band overshadowed by the Beatles.

[@StratKruzer]

They’re not?!? Outrageous!!

[@rx7dude2006]

I live next door to Jim Valley the guitarist.He still does music mostly for children and tours all over the world.He is a great guy and lets me borrow instruments when I want.

[@JamesCortines-zk3gk]

I first saw Paul Revere in the Raiders in Seattle in mid sixties with my bride of 44 years. It was a battle of the bands at The Seattle Center auditorium. There must have been a thousand kids there. Paul n the Raiders went on last in the cycle of the five bands playing. I don't think many of attendees had ever heard of them as they were from out of town. From the first note, they brought down the house. Their instrumental and vocal ability, their showmanship and Brit uniforms blew the roof off the building. "Louie Go Home" stole the show as every PNW band played the WA state anthem "Louie, Louie" at the time. I'm 77 now, I still have n listen to their records....with a big smile.

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

They were one of the biggest, most popular American bands of the 60's. They had lots of hits and sold millions of records. A lot of folks might write them off now due to their costumes, but their music was great. Mark Lindsay was a great singer and the band was always tight. Mark was a trend setter with his ponytail in the mid sixties. They got more "Rockier" and serious in the late 60's, early 70's and made a string of fantastic albums that folks should check out. All in all a classic band that sadly seems forgotten by most. They deserve tons of respect for the great music they made. Legends!

[@ronvk100]

you are right on the mark, a very underrated group that does not get any credit for great songs - not in the hall of fame !!

[@janicesnyder9305]

Mark is still a great singer and performer. You can find relatively recent videos of him on KZbin.

[@drewpall2598]

Pleasant Valley Picker CA As You know Paul Revere and the Raiders had the most air time on American Television they where consider the house band for "Where the Action is" had their own Television Show "Happening 68/69" appeared on "American Bandstand" "Hullaballoo" "Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" "Hollywood Palace" "Ed Sullivan Show" among others that escape my mind. Paul Revere and the Raiders were the first Rock and Roll act signed by Columbia Records. Paul and all of the Raider throughout the Colunbia Records years where talented musicians in their own rights.

[@janicesnyder9305]

@@drewpall2598 Yes, I was one of those kids who turned on the television as soon as I got home to watch "Where the Action Is." Dick Clark certainly helped them to become super stars, but I think Clark got his money's worth.

[@jphilli7929]

I agree

[@MovieMakingMan]

I worked in Mark’s restaurant. I did it as a favor to a friend who had to miss a month. I wasn’t doing anything and I told them I could do my friend’s job. I saw Mark just a few times. He was such a gregarious, fun and overall nice guy. I still have a couple of glasses with Mark’s name on it. Thanks for another wonderful show Fil! You’re a KZbin treasure!

[@karldettling5981]

I worked a show for mark once helping him change his cloths? He was very nice?

[@MovieMakingMan]

@ Where was the show? Did he wear those cool costumes? Why is there a question mark after your last sentence?

[@karldettling5981]

@@MovieMakingMan The show was at wamplers lake in michigan. He had 2 racks of cloths period type. ? just for shock value?

[@MovieMakingMan]

@ Ahh, the good old days. A friend of mine and I went to a Pasadena (texas) radio station in the late 60s. We walked through the back delivery doors where equipment was brought through. We were hanging around when a bunch of guys walked in an hour later. Then I realized it was Three Dog Night. They were there to hype their concert in Houston the next night. Before they went into the studio to talk with the DJ they sat around smoking pot and played guitars. I grabbed a guitar and played with them. We passed around joints while we played and talked. After an hour of talking and playing they went into the DJ’s booth and talked about their upcoming concert. Those were the good old days. There was no security. The back doors were always open. That’d never happen nowadays. I sure miss the simplicity and freedom we once had.

[@Our__Earth]

This is always been a great song… Thanks.

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

I remember dancing to this in front of the black and white television. Even at 8 years old I loved these guys!

[@johnwriterpoet1783]

Hello my dear. I see you from time to time on the live chats. I certainly remember black and white TV.

[@jodiwood5311]

Exact same age Haha and I did the exact same thing!!! 👵🏻

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

@@johnwriterpoet1783 yes I always watch but don’t always chat.

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

@@jodiwood5311 American Bandstand!!!

[@glamgal7106]

When I listen to this type of music, it makes me think that I was born too late(even though in reality, I was born a month before my expected due date but that's a whole other story LOL)!

[@Nebulax123]

Paul Revere was a human dynamo and to see them live was just a huge party. He loved his audiences and they loved him right back. He was truly one of a kind.

[@TheNoncritical1]

Mark lindsay wasn't too bad either.

[@Nebulax123]

For sure@@TheNoncritical1

[@kylegreen3247]

A group that deserves acknowledgment from the R&R Hall of Fame.

[@MovieMakingMan]

They oozed pure fun. When I listened to them it always raised my spirits. Pure joy!!!

[@DocReasonable]

One of THE greatest songs of all time.. the Raiders had several more of this caliber too.

[@fairwayray]

The song's message is spot on. I wish I was able to comprehend it at the time. It would have saved me a lot of grief.

[@HappyPoppyFlowers-nr4jh]

25, Goofballs, meth, smack marijuana, and most deleterious of all alcohol !

[@aardvark77]

They should have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame a long time ago.

[@WhatAboutThemApples]

If for no other reason they gave us spandex pants which seemed to be a staple of many rock acts in the 70s and 80s

[@rossmacdonald3880]

Them and the Guess Who, unbelievable putting in some of the artists that are simply not R&R artists. Lotta politics.

[@jamesferris4573]

Mark Lindsay and Paul Revere And The Raiders were trend setters in a number of ways. They were one of the first rock groups of the 60's to speak out against drug use and dress in period costumes to match their names sake. They were a very good live band and put on a very good show as did most of the band's from that time period.

[@tjvanpopta]

Hey James , i don,t know much about this band. But they had one great song ("let me") in de Dutch charts in 1969. I guess they weren,t very populair in Europe.

[@jamesferris4573]

@@tjvanpopta Paul Revere and the Raiders didn't have a lot of hits. I know they put out three albums. "Just Like Us was the first album, which I do not own. I do have a copy of their second album "Here They Come" and their third album "Midnight Ride" which features their biggest hit Kicks. I know the band still performs on cruise ships that feature 60's rock bands and amusement parks. At that time there were so many bands that I didn't know a lot about. I bought their albums but didn't follow the band that close. Except the Moody Blues and a few others.

[@tedszweb5268]

I beg to differ James , they had 21 Billboard Top 100’s. That is why they are so Underrated people don’t realize how many hits they did have.

[@jamesferris4573]

@@tedszweb5268 I stand corrected. I wasn't aware of that many hits by Paul Revere and the Raiders. I bought their second and third album when they came out but I didn't follow the band that closely.

[@drewpall2598]

@@tedszweb5268 Would like to add Paul Revere and the Raiders had the most air time on American Television they where consider the house band for "Where the Action is" had their own Television Show "Happening 68/69" appeared on "American Bandstand" "Hullaballoo" "Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" "Hollywood Palace" "Ed Sullivan Show" among others that escape my mind. Paul Revere and the Raiders were the first Rock and Roll act signed by Columbia Records. Record Albums (1961: Like, Long Hair, 1963 - Paul Revere & the Raiders, 1965 - Here They Come!, 1966 - Just Like Us!, 1966 - Midnight Ride, 1966 - The Spirit of '67, 1967 - Revolution!, 1967: A Christmas Present...And Past, 1967 - Greatest Hits, 1968 - Goin' to Memphis, 1968 - Something Happening, 1969 - Hard 'N' Heavy (with Marshmallow), 1969: Alias Pink Puzz, 1970: Collage, 1971 - Indian Reservation, 1972 - Country Wine, 1972 - All Time Greatest Hits, and a handful of others containing reissue tracks more or less.

[@robincortez6586]

LOVE the song, LOVE their look, LOVE their energy!! Honestly, what's not to love?!! GREAT video choice!!

[@pelegst]

Mark Lindsey was the first guy I ever saw with a ponytail and I was stunned by the look. So, ever since I was about 12, I've loved guys in ponytail tails.

[@kathiec1333]

And back then, the ponytail was also referred to as a queue.

[@judycoleman933]

I'm thinking Mark had the ponytail to fit in with the costume. In that time of history the men usually had their hair in what was called a queue or ponytail. They were all good looking#

[@jillwright8993]

I would run home to watch Where The Action Is, which had Paul Revere and the Raiders and many other artists. It was a daily staple for me along with Dark Shadows. Loved the show and loved Paul Revere and the Raiders. Thanks so much for this analysis, its nostalgia for me.

[@cindyharrington5958]

I did the same thing, Jill.

[@donnamast8973]

My sister & I would doom the same ( Dark Shadows too). I was 12-14yrs old & had no clue what a house band was. I just felt the fun & Mark Lindsay was so cute . Ha hah ! (Kicks was my favorite.)

[@southbend3406]

Paul Revere and the Raiders...very underrated band!

[@suehollar2578]

I really didn't realize that they have been around since 1961. I love their version of "I'm not your stepping stone" too. Thanks!

[@virginiaribis2070]

I loved a lot of bands but my teenage room was full of posters of Paul Revere. And the Raiders. And they were everywhere, from sell things to being on every show you could think of. And they were nice guys who sang nice things. And Mark was cute 🥰.

[@324cmac]

Mark was stunning! He also had an image as a nice guy.

[@jennyb.9426]

Great to see someone have an appreciation for this band! I've been a fan since the beginning of their career. Mark was singing live on this show...he was pretty adamant about having an open mic during their appearances. If anyone wants to hear some great music of The Raiders, you need to check out "Goin' to Memphis" and "Collage". I think, however, you underrate Mark's vocal range...listen to Let Me and tell me the scream doesn't overpower some of Robert Plant's vocals. Also, some of the background vocals were Mark as well, singing backup with himself! Thanks for the review of this particular song. You should know that Drake Levin influenced Jimi Hendrix...Jimi heard Drake early on and loved what he heard. I always say that The Raiders are the Rodney Dangerfield of rock music because they "Get no respect". Screw the HOF...it would be a dubious honor at this point. Long live The Raiders and Mark Lindsay!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@bobwallace9814]

These guys were transistor radio kings at that time. On all the 60's fan magazine covers and favorites of jr high garage bands for songs they could actually play. Just Like Me was on every band's playlist. They were the house band on the TV show Where the Action Is. The producer that had them emulate the British band sound was Terry Melcher who was Doris Day's son and who was a friend and hang around with Charles Manson.

[@chicochi3]

I just learned about a year ago that Mark Lindsay was on Charles Manson's hit list for trying to get him to move out from in front of the refrigerator.

[@Pink_Freud_Obscured_By_Crowds]

@@chicochi3 also Terry Melcher and Dennis Wilson were targets of Manson, the house Manson gang hit was previously occupied by Melcher and his girlfriend Candice Bergen. Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate were unfortunate current residents of the house.

[@Pink_Freud_Obscured_By_Crowds]

I loved my little transistor radio with the wired earpiece.

[@bobwallace9814]

@@Pink_Freud_Obscured_By_Crowds I would give anything to have the little Philco in a black leather case back again.

[@norisboren5402]

Dennis introduced Manson to Melcher . Melcher was already busy producing and stayed away . Dennis was Manson's friend until his house was much damaged (thousands) . Dennis Wilson drummer/vocals of the famous Beach Boys was a caring person . Pet Sounds is a famous album . Dennis also has some solo album's .

[@yonaavraham9594]

Paul Revere and the Raiders had a television show in the 60's that me and my girlfriends would go to be in the audience from time to time.We were barely teenagers,but we sure did love that group.

[@LightningDogg]

Was that the show "Where The Action Is" that seemed like it was in a theme park, or at least outside a lot? I used to rush to the TV after school to watch that show. Mainly because of P.R.& T.R. being on it a lot. Good (but foggy) memories lol.

[@yonaavraham9594]

@@LightningDogg It's funny,but it could very well have been"Where the Action is".To us it was Paul Revere and the Raiders show.lol.I can't remember which studio in LA it was filmed,only that we had a great time!

[@lynndow3185]

I appreciate that you brought up the contrast between the jolly appearance and bouncy sound of "Kicks" with the meaning of the lyrics. I think it made the song penetrate peoples' consciousness more than if it had sounded as serious as its subject matter. Cool demo, too!

[@konstantia1607]

A really good point, and probably the only "sound" for reaching many of their fans. Hi Lynn!

[@lynndow3185]

@@konstantia1607 Hello to you! Thanks very much!

[@catofthecastle1681]

Old people back then thought if your hair touched your ears you were a heroin addict! When my 15 yr old brother came home from staying the summer with grandma and his hair touched his collar, my dad whipped him with a belt for the first time and dragged him, by the ear, to the barber!

[@michaelpond6386]

Mark was essentially a “Blues Shouter” style singer. He had an awesome voice for rock. Paul and his legendary organ and keyboard playing drove the sound. Smitty was a pretty good drummer, Fang and Drake not only rocked those guitars but try playing a gig doing that choreography, and wearing those outfits. You better be in shape. I saw these-guys many times. Mark had a local restaurant and rock museum in Portland and I think did a live radio gig as well. As ever the showman he would sometimes walk through his establishment talking to fans.

[@michaelpond6386]

You’ve got to do a spot in the Raiders east coast rivals The Young Rascals.

[@ronfowlermusic]

sad, but Mark's restaurant only lasted a few months. I had hoped to visit, but by the time I got there, it had shut down.

[@danjestic9199]

Agree!! I think he took his style from the great R&B /Stax guys.

[@cjshadrick4607]

@@ronfowlermusicMark's restaurant was shut down. because back the.n Poland Oregon restaurants were concidered very posh and they didn't except these hippies and voted to shut it down and did.

[@ronfowlermusic]

@@cjshadrick4607 interesting. The Polrs s should have been proud to have teen idol Mark Lindsay in their country.

[@barryrahn5957]

If you can find a clip, try the song hungry. I loved Paul Revere and the Raiders - they were one of my grade school favorites.

[@barryrahn5957]

Yeah, I cut out all the pictures from 16 magazine and Tiger Beat. And of course the Monkees!

[@Pink_Freud_Obscured_By_Crowds]

Just Like Me was another awesome tune of theirs. One of my faves

[@jphilli7929]

Hungry....I agree

[@johnhall1519]

@@Pink_Freud_Obscured_By_Crowds Just like Me and Steppin' Out sound pretty rocking to this day

[@kathiec1333]

My favorite song was "Good Thing". I was another of those kids who ran home from school to see them on TV.

[@blondbowler8776]

Hitch hiked up to South Lake Tahoe to see these guys July 4th, 1968. However, being only 18, I was not allowed in to the bar. Soooo...The Chambers Brothers were playing in an empty Safeway for a buck and a half, no liquor served, so in we went. The Flaming Groovies opened the show, followed by The Santana Blues Band (who the heck...), then The Chambers Brothers with "Time". Great show, and pretty good party afterwards, too. Roman candles down Highway 50 at El Dorado beach...

[@djjonosborn1531]

Fil - Thank you for doing this video. I am the administrator of a website called Just Like Us, dedicated to this band. In 1967, three members of the band quit not because they weren't allowed to play their own instruments but, because they did not get their own songs in on the albums. Phil Volk (bass), Jim Valley or Harpo, a nickname (lead) and Mike "Smitty" Smith (drums) all quit after an appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. The same one The Beatles were on. They wanted to form their own band. They did. It was called Brotherhood. I am not sure that they emulated The Beatles they way you talk. But, they definitely were influenced by everyone of that time. Around the 1970, there were rumor's that the band was going to break up. I have heard a few different stories but, Mark Lindsay was doing some recordings and Indian Reservation was one of them. It was decided that if the name would be changed to The Raiders on the single, Paul Revere would take it on the road and promote it personally. It worked. Anyway, the current could have played that song just as well as the Wrecking Crew. Joe Correro Jr was the drummer for the band at time. He was and still is a MONSTER drummer. He ended up doing jazz later for Al Jarreau. Keith Allison is one of the best Guitar players I have ever heard. His cousin is Jerry Allison of The Crickets. Buddy Holly. And Freddy Weller who is also a very competent guitar player. I think Mark Lindsay released Indian Reservation as a gamble and it worked out for everybody. The album Indian Reservation was songs Mark had already recorded and released as a rush because of the success of the song. For an englishman, you know your stuff Fil! This band did lousy in your country. The band exists today but, with no original members. They remind me a little with Sha Na Na. An oldies act. It's sad really. Paul Revere died a few years ago.

[@michellewilsdon294]

Great info. thanks--

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the info! Yes I refer to the British Invasion bands as a whole so not the Beatles in isolation, but the Rolling Stones, The Who etc. as a collective ☺

[@MIKE-ej6ud]

let us not forget......Silver Bird and Arizona by Mark. great band, really miss the original players.

[@norisboren5402]

The news to me is KICKS is saying NO to drugs, nice . Wild BAND performances ,uniforms and prime musicians even at mid-sixtys . These records are no doubt very rare .

[@beink]

Some clarification re: Brotherhood. It did not include Jim Valley (Harpo) but rather Drake Levin, although Harpo also left the band following the Ed Sullivan appearance in 1967. Drake Levin was replaced by Jim Valley in late 1966, I believe. Drake was a monster talent and could count Jimi Hendrix as a fan...

[@iamtoothewalrus]

From a interview with Mark Lindsay, he explained the song "Kicks" was a "true story" written about a friend/songwriter of Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, the team who composed the song.

[@dougpotosky4102]

Wow! Paul Revere! I heard a lot of wild stories about their live gigs. They really got into it! Great music and energy.A true orginal American Band! Phil! Thanks for this great review.

[@dalem8332]

I loved these guys growing up! Mark Lindsay was a major talent. Not only as singer but as an excellent songwriter and also often as a producer. Such a long string of great singles in the 60s and early 70s. GREAT stuff! Thanks for this! Excellent analysis and demo Fil! 😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@k5wxp22]

We saw them at the airport one time in Germany. My older sister was swooning. 😆 Cool band with some great tunes!

[@terraboundmisfit]

I remember sneaking my AM transistor radio under the blankets as low a volume as possible so the folks couldn't hear, listening to Paul Revere, Jefferson Airplane, Tommy James and the Shondells, The Zombies, and so on. I so miss those innocent but enlightening nights.

[@NU2UTX]

I did that, too. That era of music will always be my favorite.

[@coachAnita1]

I did that too at night, lol

[@maryroot2599]

Oh yes, me too!

[@bbqlips]

Best pop band of the 1960's, hands down.

[@rickcreighton9714]

Peter Noone of Hermits said the enthusiasm was tops back then. This is an example.

[@324cmac]

Harry Styles gets this kind of audience reaction too.

[@toinimoore3463]

They should have been in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame over Fifty Years Ago !!

[@marcjohnson4385]

I was in the USMC at the time and remember they played for us before we shipped out the last of home for awhile

[@crowhaven200]

I got to see Paul Revere and the Raiders in 2001. I didn't even know they still had a band. They were the best of the lineup. They weren't just good they were fun. Real entertainment. I don't know how many from the original band, but it didn't matter. The lead singer was playing keyboard that night. I figured it was Paul himself? They had so many great hits, and great songs that weren't big hits. Thanks again FIl. Great job as always.

[@rwmcgeesr]

You saw only Paul Revere. And sad to say, the first 2 lineups were far superior to any of the subsequent lineups that Paul put together.

[@pjj9491]

Mark...

[@crowhaven200]

@@rwmcgeesr Okay, thanks for the clarification. It was at the Sturgis Motorcycle rally, outside at the Buffalo Chip Campground. We didn't know what bands were going to show up that night. Paul was the major force in that lineup. he was funny, entertaining and the music sounded great to me. He is quite the showman. We thoroughly enjoyed them. That isn't the best place to see a concert, the music isn't the focus really, but it was great anyway. I am almost 70 years old, and remember the band from back in the 60's on am radio. I was surprised to see them actually. or him.. .. so many years later.

[@janicesnyder9305]

Mike "Smitty" Smith died in 2001, Drake "The Kid" died in 2009, Paul Revere (Dick) died in 2014. There were many fill in and break ups along the way, including Freddy Weller.

[@michellelane6501]

@@rwmcgeesr saw them mid80s in TX. I recall enjoying it although I would have preferred the original lineup. btw my grandmother's maiden name was McGee.

[@hungfao]

They were a feel good group. They joked around and never took themselves too seriously. They mugged at the camera. Paul was always grinning and ready for a prank. They verged close to but never quite strayed into harder rock. Parents felt they were safe so we all had their records and they had quite a few hits.

[@wingsofpegasus]

TIME STAMPS - 0:45 Performance 3:14 Analysis Start 3:46 Vocal Range 4:36 Lyrical Content 5:17 Song Progression 6:26 Guitar Riff 8:13 Pre-Chorus 9:55 Middle 8/Bridge 12:46 Brief History

[@stephenmcgreevy9650]

Tony Joe White

[@jimz68]

My first concert, April 6, 1966 at the Oakland Auditorium. Dad took me as I was just 12 years old. Saw them again at the larger Oakland Coliseum on February 18, 1967. Also on that bill was "The Mojo Men", Harpers Bizarre", and "The Turtles". My next concert was to be Jimi Hendrix in Berkeley a few years later, so you can see how my musical taste had changed. Thanks for the memories, Fil. Always appreciated. Oh......"Fang" was my favorite.

[@greg19561]

I really enjoy your KZbin channel, and the fact that you include bands from the 1960s and ‘70s. Younger viewers may not be aware of just how revolutionary Rock music was back then, but indeed it was. With every record, the best artists of that era sought to invent new sounds, and in many cases, were writing lyrics that reflected the social and political concerns of that era. 1964 to 1982 was really a Golden Age, when recording artists wrote and performed music as a true art form, not just as a disposable mass medium. I really enjoy the fact that you speak about that era of music with such reverence for the creativity that the artists of that period had. Keep up the good work! I love your channel!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@ScrewballMcAdams]

Great review, Fil. Some of PR+Raiders gear/outfits are on display in a museum in Seattle WA USA dedicated to Seattle-based performers. This same museum houses a Jimi Hendrix display including his wah wah pedal. Very cool museum.

[@mphrdldn]

Fil certainly shows how much musicianship went into this adorable song.

[@matrox]

When I was in elementary school a kid named Monte came to school wearing a P.R. style Tri-Cor hat. I thought it looked cool and wanted one but never did get one. I still think they look cool today.

[@paulmiller8367]

This is the music I grew up with brings back some good memories The Kinks The Animals Dave Clark 5 Beach Boys and so many more ty for your thoughts

[@ronvk100]

right you are !!!

[@billbobaggins801]

I saw them in Tempe Arizona for the Florida Gators national championship. Paul and the band rocked.........I was impressed

[@edgarsnake2857]

Great song. In depth reaction. Thanks Phil.

[@pjj9491]

I went to this concert in 66 in Dallas...loved Mark and those tight pants.. ;)

[@lelleithmurray235]

Aha! Someone else that appreciates those 18th century britches and boots!😉

[@barryrahn5957]

And that ponytail tied with black ribbon ... and bangs!!

[@littlecrookedhouse]

OMG I was at that concert too. Fun times. Did he split his pants that night?

[@ronfowlermusic]

and the guys still wore those kind of pants in the 80s 90s 00s. Paul would quip about "old men in tight pants", lol.

[@doneestoner9945]

Back in the 60s when I was a teenager, I loved them.

[@virginiaferraro4844]

I still have a crush on Mark Lindsay!

[@kevindevine6780]

As a lifelong fan of these guys it's about time they get the respect they deserve!!! Kudos to you Mr. Pegasus!!!

[@waynecribb4922]

I learned all their songs on my bass guitar just by listening, picking up the needle and repeating until I got it. Love their music.

[@dotsyjmaher]

I still get wooooozie..watching Phil and Jim dancing in those white tights...

[@harvey1954]

Because these guys were Dick Clark's clowns on the tv show Where the Action Is they tend to get overlooked by Americans nowadays. However, when it came to producing tough tunes they could match anyone from the British Invasion: Animals, Stones, Kinks, etc. Would love to hear you tackle "Him Or Me", "Great Airplane Strike", "Steppin' Out", "Good Thing", etc.

[@douglasj.arcuri1370]

You can thank Terry Melcher,Doris Day's son their Producer and song writer.He knew talent.

[@dennisodell3040]

And speaking of the British Invasion… I think it was 1965 my girlfriend and I went to see Paul Revere & the Raiders at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco for the astonishing ticket price of about $5.00. There were three opening acts. A local SF band named Hot Buttered Buns, and two British bands - The Animals (with Eric Burton included) and The Rolling Stones. Wish I had saved the ticket stub from that concert.

[@harvey1954]

@@dennisodell3040 Died and gone to Heaven.

[@harvey1954]

Good evening and welcome to Slaggers Featuring Denis O'Bell Come on Ringo, let's hear it for Denis

[@richardryan5826]

I saw The Raiders in concert twice: At Knott's Berry Farm in the mid 1970s and at the Orange County Fair in the 1990s. Paul Revere was the only original member still performing with the band in those shows. Both concerts were energetic, a lot of fun, and somewhat campy. At the Knott's Berry Farm concert, they were still performing "Louie Louie." Thank you, Fil, for the insightful commentary, as always.

[@surfjukie421]

Knott's was a great place to go .

[@rugan0723]

I remember them being on TV a lot when I was young. Like Saturday mornings or afternoons.

[@petersclafani4370]

Always love the raiders. Great songs. One of my favorite groups

[@Knards]

The original class clowns that had real talent. Always waited for their next songs to come out. I couldnt do that dancing if my life was on the line

[@toinimoore3463]

I used to do it at 13 I am 69 and forget it haha I’m on a Walker now!! The guy didn’t show original with Drake Levin who played mean guitar he did 12 string guitar Very Talented younger guy in the group remember how he put slanted his hat so cool looking he had a talent knowing just what to do!

[@carolwood9446]

Love Paul Revere and the Raiders -- They were always so entertaining -- especially Paul -- full of energy and c-r-a-z-y FUN !! Really miss them! Thanks for doing this analysis

[@iluvpepi]

Their song “Him or Me, What’s It Gonna Be?” would be a great song to analyze. It’s my favorite by them.

[@mikevalenza]

Yeah, that's an awesome song.

[@67marlins81]

Thank you Anna.....I'd forgotten that one!.

[@slicksnewonenow]

Hiya Fil- Damn, he looked GOOD for being about 215 years old!😂 Actually, I had the pleasure of meeting Paul Revere a few times when we happened to be booked at the same venue, for festivals and the like. He's a really nice guy and has one hell of a memory, as he always called me and the guys in my band BY NAME, even if it was a year, two or three between times we saw him!

[@melvynobrien6193]

I still have most of their singles; loved them when I was a kid. A really good and underrated band. A lot of people didn't take them seriously due to the outfits and the dancing, but just listen to the great songs.

[@melvynobrien6193]

How about THE BARBARIANS, with the drummer with only one hand, or THE MCCOYS, or the first metal band, THE YARDBIRDS?

[@d.jensen5153]

Loved the analysis! Thanks! Every now-and-then one gets lucky. As a kid I walked from my house down the hill to the Western Idaho Fairgrounds and smack dab in front of a stage where Paul Revere and the Raiders were setting up. Fabulous music, great personalities, and lots of laughs! Only got this close to two other groups - Canned Heat and The Grass Roots.

[@jodiwood5311]

I was 10 years old in 1967 when they came to Salt Lake City, Utah and played at our amusement park called Lagoon! I got to watch them thru the lattice fence really closeup with my older brother! Never forget the ponytail on Mark!!!!

[@matthewjamestaylor]

Great video. I'm old. I could sing along just fine. Cheers.

[@theswordoftruth-dn9yc]

Oh yeah! Mark Lindsay was sooo dreamy, as a young girl in the 60's, he and the band gave an image of Errol Flynn as Robinhood, or a swash buckler in his movies. Unfortunately there were no movies I can remember being about the Continental Army's soldiers, too bad, probably would have been a hit since Paul Revere and the Raiders provided a romantic notion from that time period. Again, this is from a young girl's perspective back in the 60's. Now, as far as the music goes, I just liked it because it wet with being upbeat and danceable. Was there anything else that mattered back then, if you weren't a musician and alas, just a dreaming young girl in the sixties? Because of there outfits, they were set apart by just that one thing. Thanx again Fil! Loved seeing these guys....its been awhile😉

[@michaelwolf6424]

Reading your thoughts about growing up in the '60s brings back memories when I did too. I'm probably a bit older as I graduated from HS in '67 exactly at the time when PRR were hitting their stride. Those guys were close to my age. I too watched the shows although not as much as most mainly due to the lack of TV stations in my small rural Va town. Oddly enough, I never found their costumes to be that outlandish or garish. Who was the fashion czar then? Mr. Blackwell? They matched and had a style no one else was wearing. (maybe Little Richard ) Perhaps it was the tights or tight fitting breeches and knee high boots that "offended" conservatives but compared to what real clowns today put on, they were tame. What really mattered the most. . they had talent. They sang and played real hit songs. Around the same time that PRR were tearing up the airwaves, a young Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons were making their own plans to be famous. Again, both were my age. Both had seen the Beatles and had epiphonies about stardom. Not as talented IMO as PRR, they actually DID resort to outlandish, garish outfits. Far worse. Of course the world knows them as . . KISS. How did that one work out? They were less than 10 years from stardom in make up and platform boots. Far more colorful than any Raider. The '60s decade was one of THE best times in history to be alive. Especially as music goes. The decade started with the Doo Wop era of the '50s crooners which ushered in the "King". .Elvis. The Beach Boys, Jan and Dean and the California wave was right on Elvis' heels. Of course, '64 found the Beatles on American radio stations and the Ed Sullivan Show. By '68, the British Invasion was in full force. Turmoil, social unrest and civil disobedience repainted the American skylines. The fact that Paul Revere and Mark Lindsay fronted a band that was able to put their stamp on Americana during all the history of the decade was a testament to their talent and good fortune. I'm ever so glad I was there. Bet you were too. I'm sure we could share some stories.

[@cindypaer9297]

I always loved them ❤

[@JudysLivingSmall]

Really appreciate the professional analysis given on the great music & performers of the past. I also appreciate how talented & knowledgeable you are to be able to teach, perform, & recreate those awesome sounds that made the music great & magical. Thank you.

[@aeelmore69]

50yrs old. Always liked these guys. The lyrics, given the time frame.....amazed me.

[@67marlins81]

Greetings again Fil, I am so very glad you stepped forward and said how important the song's message was ( besides the interesting musical analysis, as always). It's easily forgotten that this was one of the very first anti-drug songs, and it charted very well. The social importance can never be lost or forgotten- so thank you for giving this subject its due time.

[@chrismanheim1224]

Fil, thanks for playing one of their songs! Mark liked to sing live and would purposely ad an ad lib or mess up the lyrics to show he's singing live.

[@tekannon7803]

Thanks Phil, one thing about the song ‘Kicks’ is that we never, ever, ever get tired of hearing it. Lindsey’s vocals certainly bring it to eternal life, but it’s one of those tunes that will continue to travel across the decades and never run out of steam. Like Merle Haggard said, "the best songs always seemed to be here."

[@michaelholycross2633]

Memories of my childhood...thank you Fil.🙂

[@gdholmfirth]

Where The Action Is! These guys should definitely be in the RRHOF. Why not? If they took a vote of those of us who listened to them back in the day, they would be in, for sure.

[@buffalobob2890]

I'm amazed by Fil's talent and his knowledge of music - the intricacies of the songs and instruments, etc. It's all Greek to me when he explains notes, runs, riffs, changes, etc., but I appreciate the fact that he has this encyclopedic expertise.

[@martinrice9190]

Great job on your part once again. That's why you rock!!

[@lauriekane4686]

I saw Paul Revere and the Raiders so many times that I thought they were a local band! Never saw the original lineup, but Paul was always there at the keys. He always did this goofy bit called, "Hatman." It was played to the tune of, "Batman." He was quite the character, and a nice guy!

[@ronfowlermusic]

the best!

[@Normalhowaboutyou]

Thanks Phil. Yours were the first review videos I’ve watched on YT. Thx

[@debravirden7130]

Wow..memories ! I saw them live when I was 12! Quite an impressive live band. And fun to dance to their music at junior dance parties. Thanks for analyzing them. Mark was a big heart throb and his vocals were on key. Your guitar demonstration cleared up some old questions regarding their sound!

[@originalrocksongs-timremington]

I have loved this song and this band since I was a kid. This is the best analysis and breakdown of "Kicks"! Thanks for all the work you did with the analysis & presentation. I really enjoyed it.

[@fidelogos7098]

I was a college freshman in '66 and was constantly flipping my car radio between stations, looking for Beatles, Stones, Raiders, the Who. I don't think I ever knew Kicks was about drugs. One of my favorites was Indian Reservation. I still listen to the Raiders when I'm playing my 1960s playlists.

[@jettrink7510]

First concert I ever saw (1965)... It was one of the big adventures of my younger life.

[@sgt.pembry9688]

Drake Levin was one of the most underrated guitar players out there.

[@MrmelodyUs]

Thanks for bringing back a great American band!!!

[@LightningDogg]

A band who's music I LOVED as an 11-13 year old kid. They were pop but Mark Lindsey had a soulful voice that was different than most 3 minute pop songs on the radio. As a visual TV act they stood out with their costumes, mugging for the camera, and stage antics but they ALWAYS looked like they were having fun (especially "Paul" on keyboards). They had a lot of catchy songs and enjoyed a long run throughout years of personnel changes. I am surprised that the vocal appeared to be live (but not the music) as they almost always lip synced to recordings on TV.

[@donnamorales9507]

Mark Lindsay preferred to sing live because he was not too good at lip-synching.

[@melissagerber7231]

No parentheses needed, his name actually was Paul Revere, last name Dick.

[@sanderiggs8916]

Loved this group still following Mark and Freddy Weller. They changed bandmemers with Freddy joining them on the Ed Sullivan show. My sister and i stll listen to them almost 60 years so far. Thank you thank you for reviewing the song. I loved how you showcase the guitar.

[@pwfc1Ree]

I saw them in the mid'50's and had a chance to meet and talk with them after the show. Great guys, fun to be around. Then, in the 70's & 80's, Paul and his group of the time (changed members often) played at Harrah's Hotel & Casino in Reno, Nevada on a frequent basis, so my friends and I saw them quite a few times. Always fun and terrific music. I recall Mark actually played one of the gigs with them.

[@ronfowlermusic]

yes, Mark was with the band up till 1975; there were a few times in the 80's when he was in the audience, and Paul would invite him up to sing a couple songs.

[@bruceparks3124]

Fil, This whole thing was just big fun! Thanks for showing how the music took place on guitar. I had no idea there was so much to it. Keep bringing us these Kicks!

[@MartinSolomon]

Saw these guys performing at the Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, MA some years ago. As I wandered by with my fried dough I heard Paul (edit: Actually, probably Mark Lindsay) say, "Hey, you know someone asked why they don't hear us on the radio anymore...well we ain't had a hit in twenty-five years so that'd be a big part of it!" RIP.

[@ronfowlermusic]

that was Paul talking. Mark left the band way back in 1975. Bad move on his part; he retired from performing for many years, and his comeback attempts were thwarted by bad management. Paul always had more of a head for business than Mark; he knew what he had, and marketed his band very well.

[@MartinSolomon]

@@ronfowlermusic Thanks for that!

[@calvinbealer7264]

Thank you very much Mr. FIL for Sharing This. Especially the Guitar 🎸 Chords.

[@mattkaustickomments]

In the late 80’s, my band was offered the gig of being Raiders. Mark & Paul would do regional circuit tours and hire bands to back them up. I REALLY wanted to do it but I had some other out-of-town commitment. I encouraged them to get another drummer for the gig, but they wouldn’t do it without me. Man, that would have been so cool!

[@donnamorales9507]

Thank you for this Fil. I've loved this group and Mark Lindsay since I was a kid. I've met Mark Lindsay 4 times, a very nice man that still sings great.

[@henryrogers5500]

What a pop/rock band! In 1966, PR&R were bigger than the Beatles for me. Mark Lindsay was the epitome of cool!

[@HappyPoppyFlowers-nr4jh]

Beatles were good , but not hreat ; a little overrated compared to the garage, punk , psych bands !

[@henryrogers5500]

@@HappyPoppyFlowers-nr4jh Beatles were phenomenal and set the standard.

[@HappyPoppyFlowers-nr4jh]

@@henryrogers5500 I uld slightly beg to differ , and I'm not taking it thä , being a Brit yourself, you're partial to the Beatles. Do remember seeing Beatles on Ed Sullivan in 64 when I was 7 , or was it 63 ? Anyway, saw Beatles on Sullivan .

[@henryrogers5500]

@@HappyPoppyFlowers-nr4jh I’m not a Brit. I’m American. I was 7 in 1964 and yes, I saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show in February of that year in their debut American performance. I wore all the mod clothes too!

[@HappyPoppyFlowers-nr4jh]

@@henryrogers5500 MOD CLOTHEs!!?? @a young age ? I was wearing straight pants ! Well, I was wearing paisley shirts , wide belts, wide collared shirts . Chucka boots , and the high top pointed leather boots too! Converse sneakers , granny glasses , double breasted suit jackets with bells ! Yeah , I can see where you're coming from .

[@rickdoogie749]

I really like it when you have your guitar in your hands to explain the song sections. Thanks.

[@rpminc1974]

Iconic 60's band So many amazing bands and music. What a great time as a kid growing up !!

[@shannonwittman950]

Fil, we all know you to be a knowlegeable and professional rocker, so it does my heart good to see such a great professor of the genre -- and a Brit to boot! -- going through one of the hits by one of the most American goodtime rock bands of the "newsound" that shouted across the AM radio airwaves after the Beatles and other British bands made their way across the pond and changed every thing in the industry. Girls loved them for their good looks and antics onstage while guys liked them for their shouting and growling vocal messages. Though The Raiders peppered the American charts with hits through the mid-to-late 1960's -- hear Good Thing, The Great Airplane Strike, Hungry, Him or Me, I had a Dream and others -- they had to go up against baby boomers who reached college age and began looking more introspectively at popular music. Rock replaced rock n' roll to become a message-ridden art form. The Raiders tried to fit in, releasing their pshychedelic hit "Too Much Talk" -- but were always seen as a teenybopper band. The Monkees had to endure the same humiliation. Thanks Fil for looking into one of the bands who have always been near and dear to my still-youthful heart.

[@fredhinckley8630]

Fil - This takes me back to high school (yes I'm that old). I believe that you are correct that this is the first song that talked about drugs. Early the next year, the Doors came out with "Light My Fire". Morrison got them banned from the Ed Sullivan Show because he refused to change the lyrics on the live TV broadcast. Also, there was a long version of Light My Fire" (about 7 minutes) that helped popularize the FM radio stations in the U.S. The three minute songs were required on A.M. stations to get plenty of commercials in.

[@lds251]

I remember . I think this is the only anti- drug song ever. Unless I’m forgetting something.

[@pja36]

Needle and the damage done is an anti song. Hand of Doom by Black Sabbath as well.

[@Lockemeister]

@@lds251 Snowblind Friend by Steppenwolf. The Pusher, also by Steppenwolf. Two VERY powerful songs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX7bdJxpoc-Ke8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp7HdYB9pZ18iZo

[@catofthecastle1681]

@@pja36 That was definitely 12 years after this!

[@catofthecastle1681]

@@Lockemeister Steppenwolf was easily 7-10 years after this song!

[@michaeldmcgee4499]

i never missed an episode of " Where the Action Is"!