Phil "Fang" Volk - Paul Revere And The Raiders: "Hungry", “Kicks”, "Just Like Me", "Good Thing". Stars On "Where The Action Is"!

Episode Notes

Phil “Fang” Volk was an original member of Paul Revere and the Raiders, one of the great bands of the 1960s. They had 24 charted hits including their version of “Louie Louie” followed by “Hungry”, “Kicks”, “Just Like Me”, “Good Thing” and many more. The band were the stars of the national television show "Where The Action Is".

My featured song is “The Fall Of Winter”, my collaboration with Jim Peterik of the Ides Of March, formerly with Survivor and of 38 Special fame. Spotify link.

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Fang and I discuss the following:

  • The battle with the Kingsmen over “Louie Louie”

  • Raiders name

  • Revolutionary War uniforms

  • 24 charted hits

  • Dick Clark Caravan of Stars

  • Where The Action Is

  • “Hungry”

    • Once Upon A Time In America

    • Sharon Tate

  • “Kicks”

    • Anti-drug song

  • “Good Thing”

    • Written in Sharon Tate’s house

    • Charles Manson

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“BOBBY M AND THE PAISLEY PARADE” is Robert’s latest album. Featuring 10 songs and guest appearances by John Helliwell (Supertramp), Tony Carey (Rainbow) and international sitar sensation Deobrat Mishra. Produced by Tony Carey. Called "ALBUM OF THE YEAR!" by Indie Shark and “One of the great rock sets of the year!” by Big Celebrity Buzz. 
"Catchy and engaging with great tunes!" - Steve Hackett (Genesis)
"This album has life and soul!" - John Helliwell (Supertramp)
"Bobby M rocks!" - Gary Puckett (Union Gap)
"Nice cool bluesy album!" - Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds)
"Robert really really really rocks!" - Peter Yarrow (Peter Paul & Mary)
"Great songs. Great performances. It's a smash!" - David Libert (The Happenings)
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Audio production:
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Kymera Films

 

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