Mark Lindsay - Co-Founder and Original Lead Singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders
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Mark has moved to Hawaii, and as hinted earlier, has consigned some of his rarest memorabilia to a prestigious auction house. Julien's has put together a huge rock and roll memorabilia auction, including 69 lots from Mark.

It features many Raider acetates (with digital transfers done by Keith Allison's son Ryeland and sent to your email address, with the physical material sent from Julien's in Los Angeles), stage apparel, a guitar, a flute and trumpet used on stage in the early 60s, the tambourine used on the recording of Kicks, and many other goodies, including the desk from Cielo Drive where Mark wrote the lyrics to many of the Raiders' hits and dozens of album tracks. Terry Melcher owned the desk and later gave it to his mom Doris Day, so it has an amazing provenance. 

Bidding has just opened online, and culminates with a live auction in Nashville on November 20th. Check out all 69 lots of Mark's memorabilia HERE.

BONUS OFFER: Should you purchase any item from Julian's that is paper-based, i.e. unframed photos, contracts, flyers, or other paper memorabilia, Mark will be happy to sign them to you. We'll make arrangements to have you ship it to us in Hawaii (insurance is your responsibility) and send it back. Because some lots contain a large amount of individual items, there's a limit of 5 items PER LOT purchased for this offer.

Below is detailed information about the X lots featuring contracts, sheet music and lead sheets, and miscellaneous paper ephemera. 



LOT 165
"1956 Grammar School Diploma"

An original blue paper 1956 Elementary School Diploma, belonging to Mark Lindsay of
Paul Revere & the Raiders, issued on May 16, 1956.

Lindsay graduated from Notus Elementary School in Notus, Idaho.
Dimensions: 5.5 x 9.5 inches

Julien's Link For This Lot HERE

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LOT 181
"Paul Revere & the Raiders "Too Much Talk," "Let Me," and Additional Publishing Contract and Lead Sheets"

A large group of songwriters contract and corresponding lead sheets for Paul Revere & the Raiders songs, from the collection of Mark Lindsay, including: 


 A 1960s songwriters’ contract, signed by Lindsay for "Steppin’ Out," plus the sheet music used on tour. Also included is sheet music that Mark used on the 1987 SuperFest Tour.Lindsay wrote "Steppin’ Out" while living with his grandmother as a teenager, and finished it after he joined the Raiders. Terry Melcher produced it as a single for the Raiders’ Just Like Us album, and it charted at #46 in September of 1965. Lindsay and Revere signed the contract with Boom Music, their mutual publishing company. 


A songwriters’ contract signed by Lindsay, a copyright registration, and original lead sheet related to the 1968 single "Too Much Talk."After being disillusioned with politicians talking about making changes but doing nothing, Mark wrote this song, and it was the very first one that he produced for the Raiders. The single charted at #19 in February 1968.


A 1968 songwriters’ contract signed by Lindsay and Revere for "Happening ‘68," together with the copyright registration.Lindsay wrote "Happening ’68" as the B side of "Too Much Talk," and was used as the theme song each week for the Dick Clark TV series hosted by Lindsay and Revere. The song was included in a scene in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon A Time in Hollywood.


A songwriters’ contract signed by Lindsay, a copyright registration, and original lead sheet related to the 1969 song "Judge GTO Breakaway."In 1969, Lindsay was asked to record a song for the new Pontiac Judge GTO muscle car. He took the music from "Time After Time," a Paul Revere & The Raiders song co-written with fellow Raider, Keith Allison, and changed the lyrics to reflect the advertising agency’s talking points. After the song was recorded, it was used in Judge commercials featuring the Raiders in their colonial garb, and was available at Chevy dealers as a promotional single.


A songwriters’ contract signed by Lindsay, a copyright registration, and original lead sheet related to the 1969 single "Let Me."Lindsay wrote this song for the Raiders’ Pink Puzz album, and the single charted at #20 in May of 1969. It was certified GOLD in 1996, one of only two singles by the Raiders to achieve RIAA certification.


A songwriters’ contract signed by Lindsay, typed lyric sheet, and original lead sheet related to the1970 single "Just Seventeen."Lindsay wrote this song for the Raiders’ Collage album, and the single charted at #82 in February of 1970

Dimensions: Largest, 9.5 x 13 inches


Julien's Link For This Lot HERE
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LOT 182
"Paul Revere & the Raiders Original
1960-1961 Lead Sheets and Sheet Music"

Four original lead sheets from Paul Revere & The Raiders records released in 1960-1961,
from the collection of lead singer Mark Lindsay.

This collection includes: original lead sheets from "Orbit" and "Beatnik Sticks," the band's very first 45; an original lead sheet from "Long Hair," later titled "Like, Long Hair," their second single and first chart record,
​coming in at #38 in 1961; and the original sheet music for "Like, Long Hair."

The Raiders released their very first singles on Gardena Records beginning in 1960.
Dimensions: Largest, 9.5 x 13 inches
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Julien's Link For This Lot HERE
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LOT 183
"Terry Melcher 1967 Signed "The Legend of Paul Revere" and
"A Very Heavy Christmas Message" Songwriters' Contracts"

Two 1967 songwriters’ contracts, from the collection of Lindsay, one for "The Legend of Paul Revere" and one for "A Very Heavy Christmas Message," both signed by Terry Melcher and Mark Lindsay.
Lindsay and Melcher wrote "The Legend of Paul Revere" as the B side of Him or Me, which charted at #5 in April of 1967, and also wrote "A Very Heavy Christmas Message" the same year. Lindsay wrote the lyrics for both songs on the Cielo Drive desk offered in this sale.
In a direct quote from Mark Linsday, he shared of the Christmas album: "When Terry Melcher and I were putting the Raiders’ Christmas Present and Past album together in 1967, we decided to write an album that was a combined Christmas and Vietnam War protest album instead of recording just traditional tunes. We were invited to a party at influential radio programmer Bill Drake’s home, and presented an acetate of the album for his review. He put it on the turntable, skipped from track to track, screamed at us, and flung the disc so hard that it was impaled in his plush wallpaper. But the project is now considered a cult classic album."

Dimensions: Each, 8.5 x 11 inches


Julien's Link For This Lot HERE
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LOT 185
"Paul Revere & The Raiders Performance Ephemera"

A large group of Paul Revere & The Raiders performance ephemera, from the collection of Mark Lindsay. 
This lot includes: a single promotional flyer related to a February 28, 1964 performance at Salem Armory Auditorium; three folded promotional sheets and one original flyer related to a May 8, 1964 performance at Salem Armory Auditorium; two November 1965 E.J.D. Enterprises news bulletins, and a single sheet advertisement related to 1965 performances at Salem Armory Auditorium; two sheets related to a March 15, 1967 performance at Salem Armory Auditorium; and a single 1968 E.J.D. Enterprises news bulletin related to a 1968 performance at Salem Armory Auditorium.
Dimensions: Largest, 8.5 x 11 inches

Julien's Link For This Lot HERE
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LOT 195
"Paul Revere & the Raiders Name Change Document"

A typed document, from CBS Records, confirming that name change of "Paul Revere and the Raiders" to "Raiders," signed by Paul Revere and Mark Linsday at the bottom in ink.
The name change to simply the 'Raiders" was meant to correspond with a revamp of their image and music to reflect the changing of times. 

Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches


​Julien's Link For This Lot HERE
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LOT 196
"Dick Clark Signed Ephemera"

A large group of ephemera related to Dick Clark, from the collection of Mark Lindsay, including: a typed letter and release form, signed by Lindsay, giving permission to use a film clip of a Paul Revere & the Raiders performance clip on the "American Bandstand's 25th Anniversary" show, six additional pages (one signed by Lindsay, Paul Revere, and others), a rerun invoice, and a check stub from later reruns; three typed letters on Dick Clark Productions letterhead, addressed to Lindsay in 1988 and 1999, regarding talent release forms and payment; a four page typed contract between Tam Enterprises, Dick Clark Productions, and the Raiders (addressed to Paul Revere), signed by Mark Lindsay, Paul Revere, and others on the last page; a 1970 single contract page for a 1970 appearance on American Bandstand, signed by Lindsay; two pages of correspondence between the wives of Lindsay and Clark, Deborah and Kari; a 1990 letter from Clark to Lindsay, signed by Clark in blue ink; a ripped out newspaper page featuring the "Dick Clark's Rock Roll and Remember" comic, with an additional sheet featuring the printed out logo; and a black and white photograph of Lindsay and Clark. 
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In 1965, Clark selected Paul Revere & the Raiders to be the house band for his new daily ABC variety show, Where the Action Is (Dick Clark Productions, 1965-1967). This made them the first active, charting band to hold such a status and led to their national breakthrough. After Where the Action Is was canceled, Clark produced Happening '68 (later Happening), which Paul Revere & the Raiders co-hosted, further cementing their on-screen presence. In 1979, Clark brought the band back together for a reunion on his TV special "The Good Old Days." 

Dimensions: Largest, 9 x 11 inches

Julien's Link For This Lot HERE
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LOT 198
"Paul Revere & the Raiders Ed Sullivan Show Schedule"

An original schedule from the April 30, 1967 episode of The Ed Sullivan Show (Sullivan Productions, 1948-1971), from the personal collection of Mark Lindsay. This is the original pink mimeographed schedule from that day’s dress rehearsal. 
During the episode, Paul Revere & the Raiders performed their songs "Good Thing," "Ups and Downs," "Him or Me - What's It Gonna Be?", and "Kicks." The schedule also features appearances from Gilbert Price, the Muppets, Rich Little, Melina Mercouri, Jack Benny, and Edward Villelia & Patricia McBride.
Because April 30, 1967 was the first day guitarist Freddy Weller had joined the Raiders, Gloria Stavers from 16 Magazine used her clout to have the producers let Lindsay sing live to a pre-recorded track. Unfortunately, since that wasn’t the norm, the sound engineers forgot to start the track before Lindsay could sing. Before the performance of "Kicks," Sullivan can be heard yelling at the group to start the performance.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches


Julien's Link For This Lot HERE
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LOT 199
"Paul Revere & the Raiders "Raiders Coach" Model
and Ephemera
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A group of ephemera related to Paul Revere & the Raiders custom-built, six-wheeled hot rod named the "Raiders Coach," designed by the legendary custom car designer George Barris. Built in 1969, the vehicle was an important part of the band's marketing and stage presence during the height of their fame. 
This lot includes three vintage issues of Autorama featuring the Coach; a copy of a press release related to the Coach; an original typed letter from Barris to the band congratulating them on their new hit, signed by Barris at the bottom; a printed photo featuring the band on the Coach; and a sealed three dimensional toy model of the Coach; and the original contract related to the creation and promotion of the Coach. 
Dimensions: Largest, 6.25 x 9.25 x 3.75 inches

Julien's Link For This Lot HERE
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LOT 200
"Vintage Car Ephemera"

A large group of ephemera related to the vintage cars of Mark Lindsay, from the collection of Lindsay, including: the purchase order, two registration cards, the warranty booklet, a proof of sale handwritten document, three original Polaroids, and two printed photos of Lindsay's 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB; as well as an exhibit schedule statement and contract documents, a 1975 sale legal document, three printed photos, and a magazine cut out and printed newspaper article related to Lindsay's 1960s Rolls Royce. 
Dimensions: Largest, 9 x 11.25 inches
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Julien's Link For This Lot HERE
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LOT 201
"Astrological Chart from Linda Goodman with Book"

An original vintage astrological chart for Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere & the Raiders, executed by New York Times bestselling astrologer and poet, Linda Goodman, and commissioned for him as a gift from 16 Magazine's Gloria Stavers. The chart, housed in a black folder, shows Lindsay's sun in Pisces and moon in Sagittarius. The folder also includes Goodman's original business card. 
Goodman popularized astrology in the mainstream with her 1968 best-selling book, Linda Goodman's Sun Signs, which was the first astrology book to make the New York Times Best Seller list.
Together with a copy of Goodman's book "Linda Goodman's Love Signs."

Dimensions: Largest, 9.5 x 11 inches



Julien's Link For This Lot HERE
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"Western Airlines "Western is the Only Way to Fly"
1970s Commercial Ephemera
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A group of ephemera related to the commercial jingle "Western is the Only Way to Fly" for Western Airlines in the 1970s, created by Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere & the Raiders, from the collection of Lindsay.
This lot includes: an original lead sheet for "Western is the Only Way to Fly;" two pages of original sheet music; a copyright certificate and publishers clearance form; a memo with a typed letter sent to Western Airlines from the Mauna Kea Hotel in Hawaii; and a manilla folder with a tab titled "Western is the Only Way to Fly."
After his career with Paul Revere & the Raiders, Lindsay ventured into scoring films and producing commercial jingles for major brands, including Western Airlines. He also created jingles for Anheuser-Busch, Baskin-Robbins, and Nissan.

Dimensions: Largest, 9.5 x 14.75 inches


Julien's Link For This Lot HERE
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LOT 211
"Shogun Assassin" Ephemera"

A group of ephemera related to the action film Shogun Assassin (1980, New World Pictures), from the collection of Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere & the Raiders. 
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This lot includes: an original dubbing script dated June 1, 1980; a CD copy of the soundtrack; the rough 2 track mix from the 4 track master of the soundtrack; ten original lead sheets from the soundtrack; and two original invoices for studio time at A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood, CA. 

Lindsay co-wrote the electronic and synth-heavy musical score for the film alongside W. Michael Lewis. He also provided one of the new, English-dubbed voices for the film - mainly grunting during a fight scene!

Dimensions: Largest, 9.5 x 12.5 inches


Julien's Link For This Lot HERE
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"1992 "Married With Children" Appearance-Related Ephemera"

A group of ephemera related to Mark Lindsay's appearance in a 1992 episode of the sitcom Married... with Children (1987-1997, Columbia Pictures Television). 
This lot includes: a black and white promotional photograph of the cast, signed by the cast in marker; a check stub from AFTRA; a typed letter prop from Lindsay to "Axl," thanking him for performing at the benefit concert, signed by Lindsay at the bottom; the original sheet music for the song "We Are The Old" which appeared on the episode, signed and inscribed by other musicians who appeared on the episode including John Sebastian, Peter Noone, Robby Krieger, Richie Havens, and Spencer Davis; a copy of the fake magazine "Fever Beat;" a cassette copy of "We Are The Old;" a typed notice that there will be on set press during the filming of the episode; two tv guide promo sheets; an invitation for the Married... with Children 25th Anniversary celebration; a prop cover of Rolling Stone featuring the fake band "Rock of Ages" from the episode; an original table draft script of the episode, with an additional Act Two sheets printed out. 

Dimensions: Largest, 10 x 12 inches


Julien's Link For This Lot HERE
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LOT 225
"Dave Barry Correspondence and Ephemera"

A group of ephemera related to the friendship and correspondence of Mark Lindsay and author and columnist, Dave Barry, from the collection of Lindsay.
This lot includes: six pages of correspondence (some handwritten and some typed) between Lindsay and Barry, some signed by Barry or Lindsay; a printed excerpt from a Barry article that mentions Lindsay; a 1991 newspaper clipping from a Barry article that mentions Lindsay; a "Dave Barry For President: A Catchy Slogan Should Appear Here" sticker; and a printed photo featuring Barry playing guitar on stage on Just Like Me with Lindsay on a Florida Happy Together Show. 
In one of the 1991 letters, Barry wrote to Lindsay in a humorous bid for the singer's endorsement as his vice-presidential running mate. 

Dimensions: Largest, 8.5 x 11 inches


Julien's Link For This Lot HERE
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