Posted by Ken in Michigan on February 07, 2025 at 20:00:39:
In Reply to: Re: Mark Lindsay posted by Steven Green on February 07, 2025 at 19:53:59:
What was it, Idaho?
The Legend Of Paul Revere
(Mark Lindsay/Terry Melcher)
In a little town in Idaho, way back in '61
A man was flyin' burgers; gee it seemed like lots of fun
But to his friend the bun boy, he confessed "It's misery
I think I'd like to start a group, so come along with me"
CHORUS:
And all you stations across the nation
Please play our records for your congregation
The band soon started boomin', they were rakin' in the coins
They found a few musicians and persuaded them to join
And Paul Revere decided, since they had such newfound fame:
"We need a fancy title" and the Raiders they became
(chorus)
They soon packed up for Hollywood to reap their fortunes there
The streets aren't really paved with gold and you can't live on air
And then Dick Clark approached them, said "I know a thing or two
I'll put you on a TV show and make big stars of you"
(chorus)
Now things are goin' groovy & we really can't complain
Though the pace of rock & rollin' nearly drives us all insane
And everybody's pushin', sayin' "Give it all you can"
And come to think of it, our business manager's our biggest fan
(chorus)