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“Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)” (The Raiders)

Indian Reservation, Paul Revere & the Raiders

This week’s final classic song with Hal Blaine on drums of the day is “Indian Reservation,” purportedly by the Raiders. This single was released in February of 1971 and rose all the way to #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100 charts. I say “purportedly” by the Raiders (formerly known as Paul Revere & the…

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“Arizona” (Mark Lindsay)

Arizona, Mark Lindsay

Today’s classic song of the day is “Arizona” by Mark Lindsay. This single, released in November of 1969, peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February of 1970. “Arizona” was written by Kenny Young, who also wrote Lindsay’s follow-up, “Silver Bird,” which peaked at #25 on the Hot 100 later in 1970. He previously wrote, with then -partner…

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