Indian Giver
1910 Fruitgum Company
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I can still remember it wasn't long ago Things you used to tell me You said I had to know Told me that you love me And that you always would Then I said I loved you You said that that was good Girl you made a promise Said you'd never want me to go Oh no, oh [Chorus] Indian giver Indian giver You took your love away from me Indian giver Indian giver Took back the love you gave to me Baby, I was feeling the way I want to feel You had me believing the love we had was real Things we did together You said they'd never end Now and till forever Oh yeah, that's what you said Girl when I was down I knew that you would always be there Oh, yeah [Chorus] Oh! [Chorus: x3]
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Written by: BO GENTRY, BOBBY BLOOM, RITCHIE CORDELL
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22 facts about this song
Genre ClassificationThe song "Indian Giver" falls under the genre of bubblegum pop, which is a genre of pop music that was popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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Chart Performance"Indian Giver" peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969, showing that it was a popular and successful song during that time period.
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Album InformationThe song "Indian Giver" is the title track from the 1910 Fruitgum Company's 1969 album. This album was the third studio album by the band.
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ControversyLyrics of the song, which used the term "indian giver," were considered offensive by some groups. The term is considered derogatory towards Native Americans, contributing to certain stereotypes.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Bobby Bloom, Bo Gentry, and Ritchie Cordell. These songwriters wrote many popular hit songs of the 1960s and 1970s.
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1910 Fruitgum CompanyThe band was a part of the bubblegum pop genre and originated from New Jersey. "Indian Giver" is one of their most famous and successful songs.
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B-Side TrackThe B-side of the “Indian Giver” single was "Pow Wow", a song that shares similar Native American themes.
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Cover versionsThe Ramones, an American punk rock band, covered "Indian Giver" on their 1983 album "Subterranean Jungle."
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Musical StyleThe song exhibits a catchy, upbeat, melodious tune, typical of the bubblegum pop style of the era.
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ReceptionDespite the cultural controversy, "Indian Giver" was positively received by its audience, as demonstrated by its high position on the charts at the time. The song's catchy tunes and lyrics led it to become one of the anthems of the bubblegum pop era.
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Music VideoA music video of the song was made in the 1960s, featuring the band members performing the song on a stage. The video is available on various online platforms.
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Formation of the BandThe 1910 Fruitgum Company was formed in 1967 in New Jersey. They embodied the bubblegum pop sound, which was designed to appeal to young listeners with upbeat, catchy tunes and simple lyrics.
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Release Date"Indian Giver" was released in January 1969 as a single by the group. The song was produced by Super K Productions.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1969. It was also a success in the UK, reaching number 3. This made it one of the band's most popular songs.
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Critical Reception"Indian Giver" is considered a classic bubblegum pop tune. While bubblegum pop as a genre isn't always highly regarded by critics, songs like "Indian Giver" are often credited for their catchy refrains and infectious energy.
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ControversyDespite the song's popularity, "Indian Giver" has been criticized for its racial implications, as the term "Indian giver" is considered derogatory and offensive to Native Americans. As a result, it is sometimes excluded from retrospective compilations of the band's work or '60s pop music.
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SongwritersThe song was composed by Bobby Bloom, Ritchie Cordell, and Bo Gentry. All three songwriters were well-known in the music industry, particularly in the '60s and '70s.
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Cover VersionsBritish punk band the Ramones recorded a cover version of "Indian Giver" for their 1983 album, "Subterranean Jungle." Their version of the song is grittier and more aggressive than the original, reflecting their punk rock style.
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Later Use in Media"Indian Giver" was used in the soundtrack of the 2017 movie "Battle of the Sexes," directed by Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton. The film is a biographical sports comedy-drama about the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.
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Fairy Tales and MythsSimilar to many of their other songs, "Indian Giver" has a childish charm to it, resembling fairy tales and myths more than reality. This was typical of the bubblegum pop genre.
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Album Appearance"Indian Giver" was also included on the band's album of the same name, which was the group's third studio album and was released in 1969.
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Decline and DisbandmentAfter "Indian Giver", the 1910 Fruitgum Company released only a few more singles, none of which matched the success of their earlier hits. The group eventually disbanded in 1970. However, they have reunited several times for concerts and nostalgia shows.
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