Adam Horovitz told how the song evolved from an incident when the Beastie Boys were waiting outside a recording studio for Run-D.M.C., when Joseph Simmons ("Run") suddenly came running down the street screaming incoherently. When he reached the Beastie Boys, he said "Here's a little story I got to tell...". After much confusion, Simmons stated "THAT's the song". The band worked on it from there.
In 2007, an artist called Kia Shine released a single called "Krispy" with a similar beat, raising questions about copyright infringement.
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Content
The song tells a fictional story of how Adrock, Mike D, and MCA first met. Adrock describes riding through the desert on a horse named Paul Revere (hence, the title of the song) with a quart of beer, on the run from the police. He runs into MCA, who asks him for a drink. When Adrock refuses, MCA pulls a gun on him and says, "You got two choices of what you can do...I can blow you away or you can ride with me." Adrock agrees, saying that he'll go if they can get to the border because "The sheriff's after me for what I did to his daughter".
The Brumos Porsche 250, also known as the Paul Revere 250, was a 250-mile sports car support race held on the road course at Daytona International Speedway on or around Independence Day, the same weekend of the NASCARSprint Cup Series' Coke Zero 400. It has been held off-and-on over the history of that event, either the same night, or a couple days before. The traditional date meant the race was usually held late at night, and finishes in the early morning hours of the next day. The theme of the race is based on the famous "Midnight Ride" of Revolutionary War patriotPaul Revere.
From 1967-1968, the race was sanctioned by the SCCA. From 1969-1972, it was held as part of the NASCARGrand American tour. Starting in 1973, it became part of the IMSA circuit, and continued through 1983. In 1984, it switched to an SCCA Trans-Am event for one season. For 1985-1986, it was a motorcycle race, then it was discontinued.
In 2000, the event was revived by the Grand Am series. The tradition of starting late at night, however, was muted somewhat. The event was scheduled as a Thursday or Friday night event, held immediately following NASCAR pole qualifying and/or final practice. The start time would be roughly 10 p.m. eastern. Attendance for the weeknight races was very sparse. NASCAR's typical weeknight qualifying crowd is normally small, and most of those that were in attendance left as soon as qualifying was over. In 2009, the race was moved to Saturday afternoon as part of a Grand Am/Sprint Cup day-night doubleheader.
Revere was a prosperous and prominent Boston silversmith, who helped organize an intelligence and alarm system to keep watch on the British military. Revere later served as a Massachusetts militia officer, though his service culminated after the Penobscot Expedition, one of the most disastrous campaigns of the American Revolutionary War, for which he was absolved of blame. Following the war, Revere returned to his silversmith trade and used the profits from his expanding business to finance his work in iron casting, bronze bell and cannon casting, and the forging of copper bolts and spikes. Finally in 1800 he became the first American to successfully roll copper into sheets for use as sheathing on naval vessels.
Paul Revere & the Raiders was an American rock band that saw considerable U.S. mainstream success in the second half of the 1960s and early 1970s. Among their hits were the songs "Kicks" (1966; ranked No. 400 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time), "Hungry" (1966), "Him Or Me – What's It Gonna Be?" (1967) and the Platinum-certified classic No. 1 single "Indian Reservation" (1971).
History
Early years
Initially based in Boise, Idaho, the Raiders began as an instrumental rock band led by organist and founder Paul Revere Dick (January 7, 1938 – October 4, 2014).
In his early 20s, Revere owned several restaurants in Caldwell, Idaho, and first met singer Mark Lindsay (born March 9, 1942, Eugene, Oregon) while picking up hamburger buns from the bakery where Lindsay worked. The circumstance of their meeting was later referred to in the tongue-in-cheek song "Legend of Paul Revere", recorded by the group. Lindsay joined Revere's band in 1958. Originally called the Downbeats, they changed their name to Paul Revere & the Raiders in 1960 on the eve of their first record release for Gardena Records. The band garnered their first hit in the Pacific Northwest in 1961, with the instrumental "Like, Long Hair". The record had enough national appeal that it peaked at No. 38 on the Billboard chart on April 17, 1961. When Revere was drafted for military service, he became a conscientious objector and worked as a cook at a mental institution for a year and a half of deferred service. During the same time period, Lindsay pumped gas in Wilsonville, Oregon. On the strength of their Top 40 single, Lindsay toured the U.S. in the summer of 1961 with a band that featured Leon Russell taking Revere's place on piano.
Silver Bird by Mark Lindsay
Lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders. Best known solo songs include "Arizona" (1970) and "Silver Bird" (1970).
Silver Bird
Mark Lindsay
Get aboard the silver bird, departing gate 19.
Satisfy your Walter Mitty mind, tryin' out a dream.
Your sign is capricorn and every corner of your mind,
Says you'll remain my friend, my friend until your mine.
Silver bird, fly my lady away,
Silver bird, take her over the bay,
Silver bird, give my lady a ride,
And let her go see what's on the other side.
Silver bird, fly my lady away,
Pretty bird, today is the day.
Lone rangers and strangers will knock at her door,
But I know my babys' no baby no more.
Silver bird, fly my lady away.
Pretty bird, today is the day.
When you come home my crazy heart will greet those silve...
published: 22 Jan 2008
Mark Lindsay - Silverbird
Singer, saxophonist, songwrite, and producer Mark Lindsay is best known as the frontman for Paul Revere & the Raiders, who scored a series of hits from the '60s into the early '70s. This song, "Silverbird" was his solo record in 1970 (Billboard #25).
published: 04 Jun 2012
Paul Revere & The Raiders - Birds Of A Feather
Featuring Mark Lindsay, from 1971.
published: 17 Jul 2010
Silver Bird
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SILVER BIRD - MARK LINDSAY - 1970
March 9, 1942; Eugene, Oregon
Frontman for (and arguably artistic force behind) Paul Revere & The Raiders.
published: 29 Dec 2018
The Raiders - Birds Of A Feather (Lyrics)
"Birds Of A Feather" by The Raiders (formerly 'Paul Revere & The Raiders') with Mark Lindsay, lead singer. Between 1961 and 1971, they had 15 US Top 40 hits. This was their last one, peaking at #23 in 1971. From their album Indian Reservation.
published: 11 Oct 2014
Paul Revere & The Raiders - Legend Of Paul Revere (w/lyrics)
This was the B-side of 'Him or Me - What's It Gonna Be' and was included on the 'Revolution!' Sundazed cd and 'The Legend Of Paul Revere' cd compilation. Lyrics:
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 ...
Silver Bird by Mark Lindsay
Lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders. Best known solo songs include "Arizona" (1970) and "Silver Bird" (1970).
Silver Bird
Ma...
Silver Bird by Mark Lindsay
Lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders. Best known solo songs include "Arizona" (1970) and "Silver Bird" (1970).
Silver Bird
Mark Lindsay
Get aboard the silver bird, departing gate 19.
Satisfy your Walter Mitty mind, tryin' out a dream.
Your sign is capricorn and every corner of your mind,
Says you'll remain my friend, my friend until your mine.
Silver bird, fly my lady away,
Silver bird, take her over the bay,
Silver bird, give my lady a ride,
And let her go see what's on the other side.
Silver bird, fly my lady away,
Pretty bird, today is the day.
Lone rangers and strangers will knock at her door,
But I know my babys' no baby no more.
Silver bird, fly my lady away.
Pretty bird, today is the day.
When you come home my crazy heart will greet those silver wings.
Your pet dog will remember you, and I'll carry your things.
We'll catch a runnin' make-up, and you will look just fine,
And you'll remain my friend, my friend until you're mine.
Silver bird, fly my lady away.
Silver bird, take her over the bay.
Silver bird, give my lady a ride,
And let her go see what's on the other side.
Silver bird, fly my lady away.
Pretty bird, today is the day.
Transcribed by Steve McClurg ([email protected]) 2008 Listing
Silver Bird by Mark Lindsay
Lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders. Best known solo songs include "Arizona" (1970) and "Silver Bird" (1970).
Silver Bird
Mark Lindsay
Get aboard the silver bird, departing gate 19.
Satisfy your Walter Mitty mind, tryin' out a dream.
Your sign is capricorn and every corner of your mind,
Says you'll remain my friend, my friend until your mine.
Silver bird, fly my lady away,
Silver bird, take her over the bay,
Silver bird, give my lady a ride,
And let her go see what's on the other side.
Silver bird, fly my lady away,
Pretty bird, today is the day.
Lone rangers and strangers will knock at her door,
But I know my babys' no baby no more.
Silver bird, fly my lady away.
Pretty bird, today is the day.
When you come home my crazy heart will greet those silver wings.
Your pet dog will remember you, and I'll carry your things.
We'll catch a runnin' make-up, and you will look just fine,
And you'll remain my friend, my friend until you're mine.
Silver bird, fly my lady away.
Silver bird, take her over the bay.
Silver bird, give my lady a ride,
And let her go see what's on the other side.
Silver bird, fly my lady away.
Pretty bird, today is the day.
Transcribed by Steve McClurg ([email protected]) 2008 Listing
Singer, saxophonist, songwrite, and producer Mark Lindsay is best known as the frontman for Paul Revere & the Raiders, who scored a series of hits from the '60s...
Singer, saxophonist, songwrite, and producer Mark Lindsay is best known as the frontman for Paul Revere & the Raiders, who scored a series of hits from the '60s into the early '70s. This song, "Silverbird" was his solo record in 1970 (Billboard #25).
Singer, saxophonist, songwrite, and producer Mark Lindsay is best known as the frontman for Paul Revere & the Raiders, who scored a series of hits from the '60s into the early '70s. This song, "Silverbird" was his solo record in 1970 (Billboard #25).
"Birds Of A Feather" by The Raiders (formerly 'Paul Revere & The Raiders') with Mark Lindsay, lead singer. Between 1961 and 1971, they had 15 US Top 40 hits. ...
"Birds Of A Feather" by The Raiders (formerly 'Paul Revere & The Raiders') with Mark Lindsay, lead singer. Between 1961 and 1971, they had 15 US Top 40 hits. This was their last one, peaking at #23 in 1971. From their album Indian Reservation.
"Birds Of A Feather" by The Raiders (formerly 'Paul Revere & The Raiders') with Mark Lindsay, lead singer. Between 1961 and 1971, they had 15 US Top 40 hits. This was their last one, peaking at #23 in 1971. From their album Indian Reservation.
This was the B-side of 'Him or Me - What's It Gonna Be' and was included on the 'Revolution!' Sundazed cd and 'The Legend Of Paul Revere' cd compilation. Lyric...
This was the B-side of 'Him or Me - What's It Gonna Be' and was included on the 'Revolution!' Sundazed cd and 'The Legend Of Paul Revere' cd compilation. Lyrics:
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)
This was the B-side of 'Him or Me - What's It Gonna Be' and was included on the 'Revolution!' Sundazed cd and 'The Legend Of Paul Revere' cd compilation. Lyrics:
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)
Silver Bird by Mark Lindsay
Lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders. Best known solo songs include "Arizona" (1970) and "Silver Bird" (1970).
Silver Bird
Mark Lindsay
Get aboard the silver bird, departing gate 19.
Satisfy your Walter Mitty mind, tryin' out a dream.
Your sign is capricorn and every corner of your mind,
Says you'll remain my friend, my friend until your mine.
Silver bird, fly my lady away,
Silver bird, take her over the bay,
Silver bird, give my lady a ride,
And let her go see what's on the other side.
Silver bird, fly my lady away,
Pretty bird, today is the day.
Lone rangers and strangers will knock at her door,
But I know my babys' no baby no more.
Silver bird, fly my lady away.
Pretty bird, today is the day.
When you come home my crazy heart will greet those silver wings.
Your pet dog will remember you, and I'll carry your things.
We'll catch a runnin' make-up, and you will look just fine,
And you'll remain my friend, my friend until you're mine.
Silver bird, fly my lady away.
Silver bird, take her over the bay.
Silver bird, give my lady a ride,
And let her go see what's on the other side.
Silver bird, fly my lady away.
Pretty bird, today is the day.
Transcribed by Steve McClurg ([email protected]) 2008 Listing
Singer, saxophonist, songwrite, and producer Mark Lindsay is best known as the frontman for Paul Revere & the Raiders, who scored a series of hits from the '60s into the early '70s. This song, "Silverbird" was his solo record in 1970 (Billboard #25).
"Birds Of A Feather" by The Raiders (formerly 'Paul Revere & The Raiders') with Mark Lindsay, lead singer. Between 1961 and 1971, they had 15 US Top 40 hits. This was their last one, peaking at #23 in 1971. From their album Indian Reservation.
This was the B-side of 'Him or Me - What's It Gonna Be' and was included on the 'Revolution!' Sundazed cd and 'The Legend Of Paul Revere' cd compilation. Lyrics:
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)
Adam Horovitz told how the song evolved from an incident when the Beastie Boys were waiting outside a recording studio for Run-D.M.C., when Joseph Simmons ("Run") suddenly came running down the street screaming incoherently. When he reached the Beastie Boys, he said "Here's a little story I got to tell...". After much confusion, Simmons stated "THAT's the song". The band worked on it from there.
In 2007, an artist called Kia Shine released a single called "Krispy" with a similar beat, raising questions about copyright infringement.
Quotes
Content
The song tells a fictional story of how Adrock, Mike D, and MCA first met. Adrock describes riding through the desert on a horse named Paul Revere (hence, the title of the song) with a quart of beer, on the run from the police. He runs into MCA, who asks him for a drink. When Adrock refuses, MCA pulls a gun on him and says, "You got two choices of what you can do...I can blow you away or you can ride with me." Adrock agrees, saying that he'll go if they can get to the border because "The sheriff's after me for what I did to his daughter".
Now here's a little story I got to tell About three bad brothers you know so well It started way back in history With Ad Rock, MCA, and me, Mike D Been had a little horsey named Paul Revere Just me and my horsey and a quart of beer Riding across the land, kicking up sand Sheriff's posse's on my tail 'cause I'm in demand One lonely Beastie I be All by myself, without nobody The sun is beatin' down on my baseball hat The air is gettin' hot, the beer is gettin' flat Lookin' for a girl, I ran into a guy His name is MCA, I said, "Howdy," he said, "Hi" He told a little story that sounded well rehearsed Four days on the run and that he's dying of thirst The brew was in my hand and he was on my tip His voice was hoarse, his throat was dry, he asked me for a sip He said, "Can I get some?" I said, "You can't get none" And I had a chance to run, he pulled out his shotgun Quick on the draw, I thought I'd be dead He put the gun to my head and this is what he said "Now my name is MCA, I got a license to kill I think you know what time it is, it's time to get ill Now what do we have here? An outlaw and his beer? I run this land, you understand? I made myself clear" We stepped into the wind, he had a gun, I had a grin You think this story's over but it's ready to begin Now I got the gun and you got the brew You got two choices of what you can do It's not a tough decision as you can see I can blow you away or you can ride with me I said, "I'll ride with you if you can get me to the border" The sheriff's after me for what I did to his daughter I did it like this, I did it like that I did it with a whiffle ball bat So I'm on the run, the cop got my gun And right about now, it's time to have some fun The King Ad Rock, that is my name And I know the fly spot where they got the champagne We rode for six hours then we hit the spot The beat was a-bumpin' and the girlies was hot This dude was starin' like he knows who we are We took the empty spot next to him at the bar MCA said, "Yippee yo, you know this kid?" I said, "I didn't but I know he did" The kid said, "Get ready 'cause this ain't funny My name's Mike D and I'm about to get money" Pulled out the jammy, aimed it at the sky He yelled, "Stick 'em up!" and let two fly Hands went up and people hit the floor He wasted two kids then ran for the door I'm Mike D and I get respect Your cash and your jewelry is what I expect MCA was with it and he's my ace So I grabbed the piano player and I punched him in the face The piano player's out, the music stopped His boy had beef and he got dropped Mike D grabbed the money, MCA snatched the gold