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  • 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
    @user-fc3ki3gb7u Місяць тому +5

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

  • @maxholtonjr.397
    @maxholtonjr.397 Рік тому +28

    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!

  • @robertguerrero8009
    @robertguerrero8009 Рік тому +22

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

    • @catw6998
      @catw6998 Рік тому +1

      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
      @catw6998 Рік тому

      I got that Freddy Weller album too.

  • @KatieReadsKoziesAndMore
    @KatieReadsKoziesAndMore 9 місяців тому +7

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

  • @GlennGoryl
    @GlennGoryl Рік тому +9

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

  • @StanKindly
    @StanKindly Рік тому +44

    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
      @nickkinler8547 Рік тому +10

      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
      @StanKindly Рік тому +2

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

    • @wyliesmith4244
      @wyliesmith4244 Рік тому +1

      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
      @seed_drill7135 9 місяців тому +3

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

    • @edseelig9465
      @edseelig9465 9 місяців тому +1

      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.

  • @debbyharrison9198
    @debbyharrison9198 Рік тому +4

    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!!!!

  • @alvinprettyman1802
    @alvinprettyman1802 8 місяців тому +5

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

  • @marievaughn2211
    @marievaughn2211 9 місяців тому +5

    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!!!

  • @mitchvuksanovich
    @mitchvuksanovich Рік тому +11

    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
    @silasmarner7586 Рік тому +11

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

    • @ogam5
      @ogam5 Рік тому +2

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

  • @jackybluj
    @jackybluj Рік тому +36

    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
      @popgoesthe60s52  Рік тому +12

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

  • @syn707
    @syn707 Рік тому +6

    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!

  • @EricRyder2012
    @EricRyder2012 Рік тому +17

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

  • @michaelferreri1256
    @michaelferreri1256 Рік тому +35

    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
      @popgoesthe60s52  Рік тому +10

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

  • @227716689
    @227716689 Рік тому +13

    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
      @David-nx2vm Рік тому +2

      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
      @227716689 Рік тому

      @@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
      @David-nx2vm Рік тому +2

      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
      @David-nx2vm Рік тому

      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
      @bruceabean1 Рік тому +5

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

  • @williamwesolowski5191
    @williamwesolowski5191 Рік тому +8

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

  • @jeffthewhiff
    @jeffthewhiff Рік тому +15

    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!👍

  • @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!

  • @michaelrochester48
    @michaelrochester48 Рік тому +12

    “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
      @popgoesthe60s52  Рік тому +3

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

    • @johnmclaughlin8084
      @johnmclaughlin8084 Рік тому +3

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

    • @deandownsouth
      @deandownsouth Рік тому

      @@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.

  • @shedbythetracks
    @shedbythetracks Рік тому +9

    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.

  • @chuckbob49
    @chuckbob49 Рік тому +14

    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.

  • @deirdre108
    @deirdre108 Рік тому +10

    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
      @popgoesthe60s52  Рік тому +3

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

    • @kathyg.5742
      @kathyg.5742 8 місяців тому

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

  • @groverbaker6404
    @groverbaker6404 Рік тому +13

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

  • @genebrenner855
    @genebrenner855 Рік тому +45

    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
      @ogam5 Рік тому +10

      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
      @USCG.Brennan Рік тому +8

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

    • @ogam5
      @ogam5 Рік тому +3

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

    • @gymshoe8862
      @gymshoe8862 11 місяців тому

      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
      @michaelotten2724 9 місяців тому +2

      ​@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. 😊

  • @GregJacker
    @GregJacker 2 місяці тому +1

    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! 😊

  • @evdallas123
    @evdallas123 Рік тому +7

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

  • @SomeRandomDude2020
    @SomeRandomDude2020 Рік тому +5

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

  • @retrogorilla
    @retrogorilla Рік тому +11

    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
      @popgoesthe60s52  Рік тому +4

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

  • @ZJ-ne9kn
    @ZJ-ne9kn Рік тому +5

    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

  • @flashingarrows
    @flashingarrows Рік тому +7

    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?

  • @bibigems
    @bibigems Рік тому +4

    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.

  • @USCG.Brennan
    @USCG.Brennan Рік тому +7

    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
      @alvinprettyman1802 8 місяців тому

      me too

    • @philippesauvie639
      @philippesauvie639 8 місяців тому +1

      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
      @USCG.Brennan 8 місяців тому

      @@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
      @gregoryhagen8801 День тому

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

  • @michaelmcgee8543
    @michaelmcgee8543 7 місяців тому +1

    Paul Revere and the Raiders were my favorite band.

  • @delmofritz3964
    @delmofritz3964 Рік тому +9

    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.

  • @TheDavBow3
    @TheDavBow3 Рік тому +4

    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!

  • @DesertScorpionKSA
    @DesertScorpionKSA Рік тому +11

    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.

  • @ttoille765
    @ttoille765 Рік тому +12

    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
      @popgoesthe60s52  Рік тому +5

      Display them proudly!

    • @kathyg.5742
      @kathyg.5742 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @dvtco.2545
    @dvtco.2545 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @KneeAches
    @KneeAches Рік тому +4

    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.

  • @theHAL9000
    @theHAL9000 9 місяців тому +2

    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!

  • @rmelin13231
    @rmelin13231 Рік тому +11

    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
      @popgoesthe60s52  Рік тому +2

      Thank you, Roger!

    • @harmonium8198
      @harmonium8198 Рік тому

      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.

  • @gerardcousineau3478
    @gerardcousineau3478 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @6412mars
    @6412mars Рік тому +10

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

  • @tomk4590
    @tomk4590 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @jeffreysnow2640
    @jeffreysnow2640 Рік тому +5

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

    • @popgoesthe60s52
      @popgoesthe60s52  Рік тому +1

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

  • @williame.w.e.simpsonjr
    @williame.w.e.simpsonjr Рік тому +3

    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.

  • @chuchusdaddy
    @chuchusdaddy Рік тому +2

    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!

  • @BradyDale04
    @BradyDale04 Рік тому +6

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

    • @catw6998
      @catw6998 Рік тому

      While on suggestions - would you consider The Cowsills?

  • @michaelbuday5630
    @michaelbuday5630 Рік тому +6

    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~~~

  • @harrysmusicroom
    @harrysmusicroom Рік тому +7

    Greatest hits should be in everyone's collection

  • @Tom-el5cq
    @Tom-el5cq Рік тому +5

    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!

  • @markstewart4934
    @markstewart4934 Рік тому +3

    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!

  • @Johnny-lr5jt
    @Johnny-lr5jt Рік тому +1

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

  • @wilsonpicket8505
    @wilsonpicket8505 Рік тому +2

    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!

  • @aarongoff1111
    @aarongoff1111 Рік тому +2

    "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. 👍👍🎶🎵🎶🎺🎸🎷🥁

  • @gspublishingdirect1749
    @gspublishingdirect1749 Рік тому

    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
      @popgoesthe60s52  Рік тому

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

  • @robheiler4841
    @robheiler4841 Місяць тому

    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
      @popgoesthe60s52  Місяць тому

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

  • @michaelrobinson7839
    @michaelrobinson7839 Рік тому +2

    Too Much Talk is my favorite Raiders song.

  • @edwardestes8038
    @edwardestes8038 2 місяці тому +1

    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...!!!

  • @Wayner71
    @Wayner71 Рік тому +3

    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.

  • @l7casanova336
    @l7casanova336 Рік тому +6

    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
      @popgoesthe60s52  Рік тому

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

    • @pcno2832
      @pcno2832 Рік тому

      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
      @ogam5 Рік тому

      @@pcno2832: TRUTH of what happened in those hills is yet to emerge, may SHOCK people; a CAREFUL evidentiary analysis REVEALS it though - as to the more CONTEMPORARY analog Mathis refers, search out 'LIBOR' for a connection also to Aurora.....mileswmathis.com/tate.pdf

  • @donbrown9215
    @donbrown9215 Рік тому +1

    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

  • @stevem6869
    @stevem6869 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @56dinosaur
    @56dinosaur Рік тому +8

    "Indian Reservation" was a Mark Lindsay solo recording in which he was backed by sessionmen, including legendary drummer Hal Blaine. It was a record company decision to release it as a Raiders single.

    • @ronfowlermusic
      @ronfowlermusic Рік тому +1

      No, it was a Raiders record. Don't believe everything Mark says. He is always dissing his former bandmates.

    • @michaelrochester48
      @michaelrochester48 Рік тому +1

      @@ronfowlermusic You’re right, he gave a very tepid tribute to Paul Revere when he died

  • @anthonykimball7463
    @anthonykimball7463 Рік тому +9

    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.

  • @brucetowell3432
    @brucetowell3432 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @GonzoDuke
    @GonzoDuke Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @chrisperry7963
    @chrisperry7963 Рік тому +1

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

  • @Gigmeister1
    @Gigmeister1 9 місяців тому +1

    "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.

  • @chrisbotelho7212
    @chrisbotelho7212 8 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @lyndarosborough869
    @lyndarosborough869 Рік тому +9

    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 🎶☮️🌸

  • @guesswho4256
    @guesswho4256 Рік тому

    Thank for bringing us along for this ride.

  • @DodgeDartSongs
    @DodgeDartSongs Рік тому +3

    Their records always sounded really good-regardless of the quality of the song-very well produced.

  • @tommachut7167
    @tommachut7167 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @jeffclement2468
    @jeffclement2468 4 місяці тому

    "Overlooked." Yes!

  • @TesterBoy
    @TesterBoy 9 місяців тому +1

    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
      @LUIS-ox1bv 8 місяців тому

      Buffey St.Marie! Red Bone!

  • @richbailey8174
    @richbailey8174 Рік тому

    Thanks for a great job as usual. There were a lot of painful parts to navigate through too!

  • @Sopmylo
    @Sopmylo Рік тому +1

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

  • @platterjockey
    @platterjockey 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @marygrummer9189
    @marygrummer9189 Рік тому

    Wow, did this bring back memories of long, long ago. I was a huge PRR fan in middle school. I’m sure I have a few 45s or albums packed away somewhere. Thanks for this story. I really enjoyed it!

  • @hombre1965
    @hombre1965 8 місяців тому

    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.

  • @georgemusic4all4seasons
    @georgemusic4all4seasons Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @williambill5172
    @williambill5172 Рік тому

    Both parts... so well done...great respect as always!

  • @papertweet
    @papertweet Рік тому

    Thank you for showcasing PR&TR. I really enjoy your History Of series.

  • @strose2002
    @strose2002 Рік тому

    This a great Matt. I had no idea of all the work Paul Revere and the Raiders had done. You alway find some gem snippets of songs I haven't remembered. Plus all your info on them. I've also been rewatching your Beatles albums that never were. You are the best by far!

  • @TheeRocker
    @TheeRocker Рік тому

    Enjoying all these... Thanks Matt

  • @elmolewis9123
    @elmolewis9123 Рік тому +1

    Great in-depth coverage.

  • @edjuillard4054
    @edjuillard4054 9 місяців тому

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

  • @SagansWar
    @SagansWar Рік тому

    I love these series you do. I learn much about bands I didn't know much about. Thanks!

  • @pompanomark2024
    @pompanomark2024 4 місяці тому

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

  • @jeffdavis3209
    @jeffdavis3209 4 місяці тому

    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!

  • @jackilyncaraballo6586
    @jackilyncaraballo6586 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Matt for your good closing remarks on Paul Revere and The Raiders. They were a fun band and did contribute to the era. Thanks again for all your research and hard work! This Raider fan is all happy now, and looking forward to your next great music analysis!

  • @b1921
    @b1921 11 місяців тому

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

  • @scottmeli
    @scottmeli Рік тому +2

    Matt, when the Raiders added: Freddy Weller, Keith Allison and Joseph Correo, Jr. to the lineup they became a truly great band. They could handle both studio and live performances. Their album, “Collage” should have charted much higher. Great video! (They just don’t make ‘em like that anymore.)

  • @peterjohnson1761
    @peterjohnson1761 Рік тому

    Thanks , great introduction into a band I only had a passing interest. They were better than I remembered. This made me see them in a different light 💡

  • @my-yt-inputs2580
    @my-yt-inputs2580 10 місяців тому +1

    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
      @popgoesthe60s52  10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @my-yt-inputs2580
      @my-yt-inputs2580 10 місяців тому

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

  • @THEOOBRASTOFF
    @THEOOBRASTOFF 9 місяців тому

    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 😊

  • @stuguy
    @stuguy Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @shedboy18
    @shedboy18 Рік тому

    Fantastic history lesson cheers