"Indian Reservation" -John D. Loudermilk cover
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- Опубликовано: 1 июл 2012
- Dedicated to all my Native American friends here on YT and beyond. Always loved these lyrics. Very powerful.
Indian Reservation
John Loudermilk
They took the whole Cherokee nation
Put us on this reservation
Took away our ways of life
The tomahawk and the bow and knife
Took away our native tongue
And taught their English to our young
And all the beads we made by hand
Are nowadays made in Japan
Cherokee people, Cherokee tribe
So proud to live, so proud to die
They took the whole Indian nation
Locked us on this reservation
Though I wear a shirt and tie
I'm still part redman deep inside
Cherokee people, Cherokee tribe
So proud to live, so proud to die
But maybe someday when they learn
Cherokee nation will return, will return, will return, will return, will return 
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I am Cherokee and these words make me full of feelings I cannot describe, good and bad.
Strong ones are always right
I'm white Anglo Saxon , It makes me cry Biggest crime of 19th Century
I am sorry for every Native being 💜💜 I cannot stand contempt, mistreatments, injustice, above all to children.
This is not an original comment, but consideration of our Human laws of fraternity and peace.
I only realised recently that this was a John D Loudermilk song. There is an inspiring story behind its inception. I hope we learn the lessons from this tragedy one day. Every time we lose a culture we lose everything we could have shared and learned from it.
Like most listeners, I knew the more rock versions of this song, but this is a good cover, which gets the point across well.
Thanks Alan. I know the story you speak of. Its incredible. My intent was to make it melodic but more importantly get people to listen to the message.
After Custer died at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the native women poked holes in his ears. This was not done as an act of mutilation, but was done in the belief that it might help him listen better in the next world. Something that he had failed to do in this one. The Indians believed that someday even the white man could learn. The Indians that walked the Trail of Tears were largely Christians who could not understand the actions of the people which were so contrary to the belief they professed to have. The wife of Chief John Ross died on the Trail of Tears on a cold night. She was in poor health but gave up her one blanket to a child trying to keep them warm for the night. Lets hope that all of us will learn something from this.
Ted Reed Thank you Ted...wonderful words of wisdom here
Amen...
So well spoken. Peace to you My Brother
😥
THANK YOU FOR THIS AND THANKS JOHN D.LOUDERMILK
😌...God Bless them All ❤
Had not heard this version before, so much feelings into this song...
+TybeeDolphin Thank you
Beautiful version. Bless you! One of the photos of the Cherokee women was Elvis Presley's great grandmother. A heartbreak, which shattered this continent straight to the bone, and soul. Impossible to heal, or make straight.
The eyes and the faces of these people to see. They do not lie
Great version of my childhood favourite. Thanks.!!😀
Beautiful song. The melody is so perfectly crafted. The words and their meaning are powerful.
This song is all true. Why isn't this in the history books. Native Pride Here.....
Because USA is strong
This is John D Loudermilk who sings!!
SO good!
Very nice performance. You’re voice has some Colter Wall in it for sure.
Epic... no more no less.
Originally sung by Marvin Rainwater in 1959, written by John Loudermilk. A #1 hit for Paul Revere and the Raiders in 1971. This version is mine, thats me singing, recorded in July 2012.
thanks !
This is excellent. You let the music breathe and the message comes through.
Haven't heard this song in such a long time...you've *really* worked some magic with this one, Mike.
Excellent cover Mike. Very moving pictures.
Beautiful song, sad but Beautiful
Wonderful cover!! Love this song & the message - so true. You've done a great job of making this your own & giving it that perfect heartbroken tone!
He wrote this song very powerful
Eighthavenue, what a beautiful acoustic version of this awesome song! Always loved the Raiders' version, and Mr. Loudermilk has written so many wonderful songs. But you knock it out of the park with this version! Great how you put that A7 into the verses starting with "are nowadays made in Japan". I will share this with my friends.
"Indian Reservation"[edit]
A well-known story surrounding one of Loudermilk's songs is that, when he was asked by the Viva! NashVegas radio show about the origins of the Raider's hit song "Indian Reservation", he told that he wrote the song after his car was snowed in by a blizzard and being taken in by Cherokee Indians. He claimed that the chief "Bloody Bear Tooth" asked him to make a song about his people's plight and the Trail of Tears. Loudermilk, after being awarded the first medal of the Cherokee nation for this, was asked to read an old ledger book kept during The Trail of Tears. As he read through the names, he discovered his great grandparents, at the age of 91, were marched 1,600 miles (2,600 km) during the plight.[5]
+Bernard Elias WOW!!
Man that's some heavy stuff , I am sad and humbled !
Thank you!
Thank you for opening our minds to this very very sad tale of history. Sending Love
Bernard Elias...WOW !...that's a great story...thank you for letting us know !!!
got to agree. just listened to it. I think its the best version by any major recording artist.
Why thank you Sharron. Always good to hear from you.
Great voice and great song.
Wow !!
what great words well done love every version including this the origin
You left us much, John D. Loudermilk. A poet, musician. thank you, rest in peace.
wow...you are awesome. i sung this special song also. but i wished i could play the guitar by myself, because i love those acoustic versions most. great impressive interpretation with so much feeling. enjoyed much. all the best for you and keep up your great work. subbed you!
Loudermilk, RIP, gives the song such feeling -- because he wrote it! :)
love this - we will return
Thanks....I hope so.
Great version of this song.
Love Don Fardon's version, for really tapping into the emotional potential of this song.
Loudermilk was a genius.
To have a real Indian princess say that....well I'm honored! Thank you so very much!!
John D. Loudermilk (born March 31, 1934) is an American singer and songwriter.
Thanks 4 vid
Thanks you guys!!
POWERFUL! ...hang onto your hats....the Sacred Hoops are coming back....I can feel it in my bones.
Great tune, excellent singing eighth :)
Firstly, my name is Gary A. Loudermilk. I live in San Diego. John D. Loudermilk is a distant relative, never met him. The Loudermilk clan in Pennsylvania parted ways prior to the Civil War; some went to WVA and Ohio and the others to the Carolinas. I'm a Rocker and Blues enthusiast but didn't even know he wrote all these songs until I by chance saw his name next to Tobacco Road on a CD about 20 years ago. As a history minor at San Diego State I wrote a paper on him for a music class. Sadly, he passed away in September of 2016. Very interesting guy, go check him out and I hope you enjoy his music.
Thanks so kindly. I would be honored that you would share this with your friends!
Plan on doing this song as a dedication to my great grandfather John. Difficult and turbulent years that he lived (as all shown thru this video) as a half native, 1807-1877.
Nice n' slow, easy goin' n' emotive take on this song. Nice work man. :-))
Thank you!
Grandioso!
Books about "Indians" were my favorite entertainment during my childhood.
The Author, Karl May (German), wrote about "Winnetou" and his white
"Bloodbrother Old Shatterhand". I had a lot of great years, when I was young ....
Now I'm close to the end and find myself prepared to meet my Savior.
Folks, all my best wishes to all of you !
and to you
First I heard of him was a comedy song called Road Hog, so looked him up. He wrote some good music.
Hey thanks Ron! Always find your comments helpful and encouraging.
Thats great! Glad you liked it and thanks for the sub!
Rest Well J.D.
Good job Mike.....pics too.
Jim
I like it
man the wellknown
Mr. John D Loudermilk a GENIUS- Great songwriter from 60¨s & 70¨s
Jaime Marín No doubt he's great!
eighthavenue As Musician & songwriter he had many titles that were Hits in USA & South America.This Song, Indian Reservation tell us the reality & fight from the NATIVES Born in this AMERICA. Fortunately the USA has an excelent policy for this people. I like History Music. Another example would be Mr. Johnny Horton.
Thanks Joan! I appreciate the listen and kind words.
Now this is the way I should feel when I hear this song. Hard to believe it was so pop-ized and made upbeat. It is a true sad story about what some/many presumptive people with superiority complexes did/still do probably. Too bad it is so human to want to raise one's only standing by lowering that of others rather than ascending to one's own new heights. I have a new thought for how I need to live today...
anyone else notice the reggae rhythm.....way ahead of the Rastas....powerful performance ..similar sentiments too
Thanks again jfk
👍🏻
Rest in Peace, Johnny Dee.!
Oh so deep & true song.!!!.. So yes as it be said in the song i really really hope they will return STRONG & demand they’r land/country back.!!!.. & live free where ever they will live.!!!.. & NOT IN RESERVAITIONS.!!!!!!!!!!.... But is it 2 late??? Bcoz it has gone so many many years,i hope not.?!?!!!... I love Native bcoz they take care of mother nature & wild animals & a lot of them means a lot 2 them😀👍😀👍🦅🐺🐎 If i could i would have do,shake a Native hand & give a good hug,but i can’t bcoz of something pers. reasons but knowe i RESPECKT U SOOO MUTCH,PEACE & LOVE ✌️💖✌️💖✌️💖♥️💖
very nice of you....thanks!
Noted thank you. Wikipedia: "Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)" is a song written by John D. Loudermilk. It was first recorded in 1959 by Marvin Rainwater and released as "The Pale Faced Indian". Rainwater's MGM release stayed unnoticed. The first hit version was a 1968 cover by Don Fardon, a former member of The Sorrows, that reached #20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart[2] and #3 on the UK Singles Chart.[3]
Great. Bleaker Street sounds like this a bit in my imagination for some reason.
Thanks Waldo! Slow and easy....that's me!
Well done Frizz.
Leslie
good song
Lahoja Cherokee Nation !!!
I'M NOT A NATIVE AMERICAN BUT I CAN UNDERSTAND HOW HARD IT MUST BE THE LIVING IN A RESERVATION - A LOT OF FEELINGS REUNITED HERE - THIS IS A GREAT COMPOSITION BY JOHN D. LOUDERMILK ... I FEEL DESPAIR AND AT THE SAME TIME HOPE ... AND A LOT OF EMOTIONAL STRENGTH ... LONG LIVE CHEROKEE NATION !!! LONG LIVE AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBES AND NATION !!! I'M WITH YOU ... FOREVER !!!
+LUGER WOLF Indian Reservation"[edit]
A well-known story surrounding one of Loudermilk's songs is that, when he was asked by the Viva! NashVegas radio show about the origins of the Raider's hit song "Indian Reservation", he told that he wrote the song after his car was snowed in by a blizzard and being taken in by Cherokee Indians. He claimed that the chief "Bloody Bear Tooth" asked him to make a song about his people's plight and the Trail of Tears. Loudermilk, after being awarded the first medal of the Cherokee nation for this, was asked to read an old ledger book kept during The Trail of Tears. As he read through the names, he discovered his great grandparents, at the age of 91, were marched 1,600 miles (2,600 km) during the plight.[5]
Farewell John
Better than the original. Great sound. Wonderful tempo.
das ist nie und nimmer John D. Loudermilk!!
nice
Thanks Suuzzee. You and Ron are always welcome here on Eighthavenue. Tell Ron to bring his axe, you bring your camera. The dogs will be howling along in no time!
John D Loudermilk wrote this and is the original version. I don't know who's singing this but it's wonderful. Look loudermilk's up on the tube to hear the original
I agree Loudermilk's version is great. That's me singing...thanks!
eighthavenue It is great !
Thank you for clearing that up.
great tune
Elke Pluntke Thank you!
Sure is. My only tiny complaint is that the photos don't show any Cherokee people; mostly plains tribes, which a lot of Americans think represent all tribes. Didn't know JD wrote this!
I agree....I should have searched harder for some Cherokee pics. I think I searched Native American instead. Good eye!
You did fine! There aren't many photos of Cherokee people from an historical period. Most tend to be of Plains nations I believe in part, because of the white invasion & proximity.
That makes sense. I remember when I was making this that I couldn't find good Cherokee photos. I try to be as historically correct as possible.
Very simple
DON PARDON TOOK IT TO NUMBER ONE
G O O D 1
I hope so....we could all benefit from the wisdom passed down from your ancestors.
Please look up the original as done by Marvin Rainwater in 1959!
me redwhite, male indian. my daughters indian
Orlando Riva Sound - Indian Reservation (1979) Best Version....Woman in video is stunning..just try to keep your eyes off of her.
A well-known story surrounding one of Loudermilk's songs is that, when he was asked by the Viva! NashVegas radio show about the origins of the Raiders' hit song "Indian Reservation," he fabricated the story that he wrote the song after his car was snowed in by a blizzard and he was taken in by Cherokee Indians.[10] A self-professed prankster,[1] he spun the tale that a Cherokee chieftain, "Bloody Bear Tooth" asked him to make a song about his people's plight and the Trail of Tears, even going so far as to claim that he had later been awarded "the first medal of the Cherokee Nation", not for writing the song, but for his "blood"; further fabricating that his "great-great grandparents, Homer and Matilda Loudermilk" were listed on the Dawes Rolls.[10] Had this tall tale been true, he would have been a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, which he was not.[10]
In spite of the song's title, neither the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, nor the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, nor the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma communities (the only federally-recognized Cherokee tribes) are known as "reservations."
Oh my God...my gut feels like has been cut out.
Loudermilk's unadorned version is as powerful as any.
#next time" the last time
When was this recorded ?? Was it released ?? Is this just a demo ??
Never was released. My cover of John Loudermilks original song.
Frome Norway (i forgot 2 wrote that)
Can't help but think how this compares to the poor souls in Gaza.
Oh the ignorance
The lyric here (Though I wear a shirt and tie
I'm still part redman deep inside) ACTUALLY says I'M STILL A NATIVE DEEP INSIDE. If you're going to post lyrics to a song, at least get them right please!
Im totally aware of the original lyrics. I conferred with some of my Native friends before posting this song to see what their reaction was to being called a "Redman" I also felt it left Native women and their suffering out of the story. So it wasn't a flippant decision. I put a lot of thought into it. So its not ignorance that changed the lyrics it was out of thoughtfulness and respect.
This performance is by the song's composer (who just died, btw). I believe that he originally wrote "tommy hawk" and "red man" but changed it to "tomahawk" and "native" when he learned that some took offense. So don't blame the person who posted this extraordinary performance of an extraordinary song.
John Loudermilk the composer and original recording artist of this song did recently die. But Im still kicking and this is my version of Johns song. I changed some of the lyrics for the reasons you suggested. Thanks for listening.
Very sad 😢
Mother earth will punish for the greed of mankind
I see it unfolding,
Got to agree. I think we are already punished...
Hi, das ist wohl kaum John D, Loudermilk!!!!!Henning
The lyrics have been changed as people like them. Paul Revere and the Raiders have another set...Don Fardon, different still. Too bad they can't agree. I will say that this is a reflection of the way Indians were and are treated!
+missjoshemmett Are you sure? This is the Paul Revere Verison
They took the whole Cherokee Nation
Put us on this reservation
Took away our ways of life
The tomahawk and the bow and knife
Took away our native tongue
And taught their English to our young
And all the beads we made by hand
Are nowadays made in Japan
Cherokee people
Cherokee tribe
So proud to live
So proud to die
They took the whole Indian Nation
Locked us on this reservation
Though I wear a shirt and tie
I'm still a red man deep inside
Cherokee people
Cherokee tribe
So proud to live
So proud to die
But maybe someday when they've learned
Cherokee Nation will return
Will return, will return
Will return, will return
This the Don Fardon verison
They took the whole Indian nation
put us on this resevation
took away our way of life
tomahawk and the prairie-knife.
Took away our native tongue
Taught their English to our young
and all the beads we made by hand
are nowadays made in Japan.
Cherokee people
Cherokee tribe
so proud you lived
so proud you'll die.
They took the whole Indian nation
put us on this reservation
brick built houses by the score
won't need tepees anymore.
Although they've changed our ways of old
they'll never change our heart and soul
and suddenly when the world has learned
Cherokee Indian will return.
Will return
will return
will return
will return
will return!
\And this is Loudermilks verison which is the original
(spoken:)
They took away the whole Cherokee nation
And put us on this reservation.
(sung:)
They took away our way of life
Our tomahawk and huntin' knife
And the old teepee we all loved so
They're using now just for a show
They put our papoose in a crib
and took the buck skin from our rib
And they took away our native tongue
and taught their English to our young
Hiya, hiya, ho! Hiya hi, hiya ho!
Hiya, hiya, Hiya ho!
Altho' they changed our ways of old
They'll never change our heart and soul
And tho' I wear a white man's tie
I'll be a red man till I die
All the beads we made by hand
are nowadays made in Japan
(source Country Hall of Fame No4 John D Loudermilk)
+missjoshemmett LAMENT OF THE CHEROKEE RESERVATION INDIAN
a.k.a. INDIAN RESERVATION
w& m by John D. Loudermilk
©1963-1967-1971 Acuff-Rose Publ Inc.
They took the whole Cherokee Nation
Put us on this reservation
Took away our way of life
Tomahawk and the bow and knife
They took away our native tongue
Taught their English to our young
And all our beads we made by hand
Are nowadays made in Japan
Cherokee people, Cherokee tribe
So proud you lived, so proud you died
They took the whole Indian Nation
Put us on this reservation
Big built houses by the score
Won't need teepees anymore
Although they've changed our ways of old
They'll never change our hearts and souls
And someday, when the world has learned
Cherokee Indian will return
we have returned
this is not a cover John D. Loudermilk wrote it and the best cover is by Don Fardon Paul Revere and the Raiders Ruined it. John is a very fine songwriter also writing Tobacco Road and other great songs made hits by others.
I beg to differ. It is my cover. Don Fardon's version is a good one.
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Az indián rezervátum eredeti,lassú változata is tetszett,végighallgattam,de a gyors,átdolgozott változat jobban tetszik! ZOLI
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I like Paul Revere's version better
c'est triste😧😧
Very sad !
湊川尊 공감 very sad ....
jfk airplanes the reservation