Billy Bob Thornton's sincere, heartfelt and resonating eulogy for Paul Revere
Wednesday, October 8 at 5:51pm ·
From Billy Bob Thornton:
"Paul Revere was one of the kindest men I ever met. He had such interest in people and enthusiasm for life. I am so happy I had the opportunity to get to know him, as he was a big part of my youth. Paul Revere and the Raiders were on TV or on the record player around our house all the time. When I went to his home I was made to feel as welcome as a family member. When I asked if it would be possible to see a Raiders jacket or hat, he disappeared into the house and not only came out fully dressed in an entire Raiders outfit, but also gave me one. I am a proud owner of one of Paul's Raiders outfits, complete with a tri-corner hat. I still stare at it like it can't be real. But it is. And that's what Paul was. Real."
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I saw Paul Revere and the Raiders 12 or 13 years ago and besides playing their hits they also did covers of other era hits--Rolling Stones, CCR, Animals, Beach Boys, etc. and they were GOOD.
And you gotta love Paul. He was a great showman and funny as hell. I think his humor reflected his positive attitude toward life and the good will he he had toward others. He will be missed.
...a cover of The Animals' "I'm Cryin'," sung by guitarist Phil "Fang" Volk. This album was unusual because the other band members took turns on lead vocals. Volk really goes for the Eric Burdon thing here.
I have a CD (signed by Paul Revere) of their first Ride to the Wall album. Check out all the covers on this one...
Ride To The Wall
Rolling Thunder
Armed Forces Radio
Fortunate Son
Run Through The Jungle
For What It's Worth
Born To Be Wild
Mrs. Robinson
Hungry
California Dreamin'
Satisfaction
We Gotta Get Out Of This Place
They followed up with Volume 2, for which they pulled together a bunch of other era artists...
