Singer Billy ThunderKloud passed away on June 5, 2018 from complications from a stroke/pneumonia at his home in Palm City, FL. Born Vincent Clifford on May 7, 1948 in the village of Kispiox in British Columbia and raised in the village of Kitwanga. Billy was a hereditary frog clan chief, belonging to the Gitksan tribe. His Chieftainship name was Chief Dau-Hkansqu. At age 14, he hopped a train from Port Edward, BC to the Indian Residential School in Edmonton, Alberta. As part of a school experiment, Billy was selected from 120 students, along with three other students, to form a musical group. The group was formed to familiarize the non-Indian with the young Indian of today. Billy and the band began touring the US in 1964 as The Chieftones, with Billy (Vince), as the lead singer. In 1965, they released their first two singles “Rang Dang Doo” and “Mona Lisa.” During the next three years, they released five singles for the Claremont, Cuca and Youngstown labels, and were represented by the William Morris Agency. Their song "I Shouldn't Have Did What I Done" is featured on the 2014 compilation album Native North America, Vol. 1. In 1972, Billy adopted the stage name Billy ThunderKloud and the group was billed as Billy ThunderKloud and the Chieftones, signing a recording contract with Superior Records, owned by Duane Allen of the Oak Ridge Boys. Two albums were released on Superior Records. In 1974, Billy signed a recording contract with 20th Century Records and moved to Nashville. Billy and the Chieftones signed with Buddy Lee Attractions in October 1974 for exclusive bookings, and in 1975 added five musicians to the band. After 20th Century closed its record label, Billy signed with Polydor Records. Hit recordings include What Time of Day (20th Century), Pledging My Love (20th Century), Indian Nation (Polydor), Try a Little Tenderness (Polydor), and It's Alright (Polydor). The single What Time of Day not only reached #16 on the Billboard country charts but #32 on the AC charts and #92 on the pop charts. One of Billy's greatest achievements was when he was chosen Outstanding Indian of the Year in 1975. Billy and the Chieftones performed at President Nixon's second Inaugural Ball. Billy was a Kentucky Colonel and was also named an honorary Shriner. Billy continued touring until 1991. Billy was retired and living in Palm City, FL at the time of his death. He's survived by his wife, Bev; daughters Shawnee (Nick), Chey Kuzma (Sam); and three grandchildren.
I was gonna skip over this cause none of the "summary's" sounded interesting, but I'm glad I saw the first one; they were good singes. And that song , "Do Lord" might have been new back then, but it's not now (except the second verse; I never head that before), but I was singing it with them!
Fascinating. I vaguely remember that song from childhood. It was in some music book. Naturally it had to be new at some point. Nice to know the origin.
Albert Canadien was one of the Original Members of the Band, wrote a book; FROM LISHAMIE; was born in YELLOWKNIFE, NORTH WEST TERRITORY, CANADA. Margot Kidder--1948 to 5-13-2018 was ALSO :) :) Check out Wikipedia; Yellowknife, NW Territory, Canada---down to bottom of page; CLICK numbers #103 & #104--Yellowknife just received a HUGE MUSKOX SCULPTURE (Dec. 2018) or called a GIANT Chia Pet :) :) It's a New Shaggy Statue named Elon Muskox. It's hair is made of grass and it's face is made of moss. It should need grooming/trimming by City Staff; that's what it did when it was down south for two years :) :) :) I "often" wondered IF The Chieftones [who lived a while at Boaz, WI., when they came to the States]---"KNEW" about Boaz, Richland County, WI., FAMOUS Mastodon, that was found by young boys in 1897? The "Mastodon" is LIKE a HAIRIE Elephant :) :) :) From "near" there, Anderson Mills, was found a Mammoth :) :) :) SOOOOOO; I HOPE, Albert Canadien and Family feel "like" BOAZ, WI. is still a FOND MEMORY:) :) :) :) :) WI. Fan, Crystal
Susan Butler on booknotes at c-span website has a recent interview with her and Brian Lamb on the life of Amelia E. Brian's the best interviewer in the world, I listen to his programs over and over again and learn alot.
A COLORED Live-Video is under; Billy ThunderKloud - What Time Of Day Video - Hit #16 Hit in 1975. Billy ThunderKloud IS Vincent Clifford-vocalist.The CHIEFTONES songs on You Tube are: The Chieftones - Mona Lisa 1965 and The Chieftones (Canada's All Indian Band) - I Shouldn't Have Did What I Done--written by Albert Canadien and Vincent Clifford. (PICTURE) Billy ThunderKloud and The Chieftones - Indian Nation (The Lament of The Cherokee). Other wise all their songs are under BILLY THUNDERKLOUD AND THE CHIEFTONES. THANK YOU :) :) :) :) To Tell The Truth (CBS)! ! ! I have been SEARCHING for this Clip for "Y-E-A-R-S" ! ! ! ! ! ! A WI Fan Crystal
Check web sites under Billy ThunderKloud; May 7, 1948 - June 5, 2018. I'm "devastated". :( Last two Inter Net searches called the Group "LEGENDS" and many Native Americans didn't have any Native Americans to look up to UNTIL they seen Billy ThunderKloud and The Chieftones. Under their colored video What Time Of Day #16 Hit 1975, his wife Bev. and daughters has his obit. there for the Loyal Fans "How Great Thou Art" CHIEF DAU HKANSQU {ThunderKloud with Lightening Bolt}. Wisc. Fan Crystal
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I’m so happy that there’s actual footages here of this great group!
Singer Billy ThunderKloud passed away on June 5, 2018 from complications from a stroke/pneumonia at his home in Palm City, FL.
Born Vincent Clifford on May 7, 1948 in the village of Kispiox in British Columbia and raised in the village of Kitwanga. Billy was a hereditary frog clan chief, belonging to the Gitksan tribe. His Chieftainship name was Chief Dau-Hkansqu. At age 14, he hopped a train from Port Edward, BC to the Indian Residential School in Edmonton, Alberta. As part of a school experiment, Billy was selected from 120 students, along with three other students, to form a musical group. The group was formed to familiarize the non-Indian with the young Indian of today. Billy and the band began touring the US in 1964 as The Chieftones, with Billy (Vince), as the lead singer. In 1965, they released their first two singles “Rang Dang Doo” and “Mona Lisa.” During the next three years, they released five singles for the Claremont, Cuca and Youngstown labels, and were represented by the William Morris Agency. Their song "I Shouldn't Have Did What I Done" is featured on the 2014 compilation album Native North America, Vol. 1.
In 1972, Billy adopted the stage name Billy ThunderKloud and the group was billed as Billy ThunderKloud and the Chieftones, signing a recording contract with Superior Records, owned by Duane Allen of the Oak Ridge Boys. Two albums were released on Superior Records. In 1974, Billy signed a recording contract with 20th Century Records and moved to Nashville. Billy and the Chieftones signed with Buddy Lee Attractions in October 1974 for exclusive bookings, and in 1975 added five musicians to the band. After 20th Century closed its record label, Billy signed with Polydor Records. Hit recordings include What Time of Day (20th Century), Pledging My Love (20th Century), Indian Nation (Polydor), Try a Little Tenderness (Polydor), and It's Alright (Polydor). The single What Time of Day not only reached #16 on the Billboard country charts but #32 on the AC charts and #92 on the pop charts. One of Billy's greatest achievements was when he was chosen Outstanding Indian of the Year in 1975. Billy and the Chieftones performed at President Nixon's second Inaugural Ball. Billy was a Kentucky Colonel and was also named an honorary Shriner. Billy continued touring until 1991.
Billy was retired and living in Palm City, FL at the time of his death. He's survived by his wife, Bev; daughters Shawnee (Nick), Chey Kuzma (Sam); and three grandchildren.
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They are just fantastic......🇨🇦
I was gonna skip over this cause none of the "summary's" sounded interesting, but I'm glad I saw the first one; they were good singes.
And that song , "Do Lord" might have been new back then, but it's not now (except the second verse; I never head that before), but I was singing it with them!
JUNE 5, 2021 Another ANNIVERSAY of Vincent's passing. Still missing YOU and Richard Grayowl.
Fascinating. I vaguely remember that song from childhood. It was in some music book. Naturally it had to be new at some point. Nice to know the origin.
Man #3 in Game #1
Man #1 in Game #2
Man #2 in Game #3
Wow they were fantastic whatever happened to these guys. 👍
Orson Bean evidentally was a fan of rock n roll-- He made some other knowledgable statements on anoterh episode
In their preview, they sound like The Ventures.
Correct name is Fred Goerner (1925-1994).
Wasn't Fred Noonan her navigater rather than a co-pilot???
Albert Canadien was one of the Original Members of the Band, wrote a book; FROM LISHAMIE; was born in YELLOWKNIFE, NORTH WEST TERRITORY, CANADA. Margot Kidder--1948 to 5-13-2018 was ALSO :) :) Check out Wikipedia; Yellowknife, NW Territory, Canada---down to bottom of page; CLICK numbers #103 & #104--Yellowknife just received a HUGE MUSKOX SCULPTURE (Dec. 2018) or called a GIANT Chia Pet :) :) It's a New Shaggy Statue named Elon Muskox. It's hair is made of grass and it's face is made of moss. It should need grooming/trimming by City Staff; that's what it did when it was down south for two years :) :) :) I "often" wondered IF The Chieftones [who lived a while at Boaz, WI., when they came to the States]---"KNEW" about Boaz, Richland County, WI., FAMOUS Mastodon, that was found by young boys in 1897? The "Mastodon" is LIKE a HAIRIE Elephant :) :) :) From "near" there, Anderson Mills, was found a Mammoth :) :) :) SOOOOOO; I HOPE, Albert Canadien and Family feel "like" BOAZ, WI. is still a FOND MEMORY:) :) :) :) :) WI. Fan, Crystal
A fast end to the show by Bud. Orson was a very unique person.
I was sure it was 2; like Orson said how could 3 not know Buffy Saint Marie?!
Buffy Sainte-Marie wasn't really a Native American. She was a fraud named Beverly Jean Santamaria.
Susan Butler on booknotes at c-span website has a recent interview with her and Brian Lamb on the life of Amelia E. Brian's the best interviewer in the world, I listen to his programs over and over again and learn alot.
@11:55 Kitty don't care about no damn bell.....she keeps on talking till Bud slaps her.
Game #2: Wild theory but fascinating
The Chief Tones!
In the first group, no. 1 was trying not to bop to the music. I'm guessing him.
A COLORED Live-Video is under; Billy ThunderKloud - What Time Of Day Video - Hit #16 Hit in 1975. Billy ThunderKloud IS Vincent Clifford-vocalist.The CHIEFTONES songs on You Tube are: The Chieftones - Mona Lisa 1965 and The Chieftones (Canada's All Indian Band) - I Shouldn't Have Did What I Done--written by Albert Canadien and Vincent Clifford. (PICTURE) Billy ThunderKloud and The Chieftones - Indian Nation (The Lament of The Cherokee). Other wise all their songs are under BILLY THUNDERKLOUD AND THE CHIEFTONES. THANK YOU :) :) :) :) To Tell The Truth (CBS)! ! ! I have been SEARCHING for this Clip for "Y-E-A-R-S" ! ! ! ! ! ! A WI Fan Crystal
I remember these guys! Seems I had a record at one time. Also saw them at the Illinois State Fair sometime in the 1970s I think! Wow!!
Check web sites under Billy ThunderKloud; May 7, 1948 - June 5, 2018. I'm "devastated". :( Last two Inter Net searches called the Group "LEGENDS" and many Native Americans didn't have any Native Americans to look up to UNTIL they seen Billy ThunderKloud and The Chieftones. Under their colored video What Time Of Day #16 Hit 1975, his wife Bev. and daughters has his obit. there for the Loyal Fans "How Great Thou Art" CHIEF DAU HKANSQU {ThunderKloud with Lightening Bolt}. Wisc. Fan Crystal
They were Navaho code talkers, but in 1968, I doubt if anybody knew about them except those connected with the very secret operation.
OMG , Kitty's helmet got bigger !!!! Peggy , you can't say that !!!!
Why doesn't she wear the eyeglasses she holds up?
Indians looked so much nicer then.
They look good now too.
Racial Insensitivity: The Band!
Serving the rich exclusively is discriminatory.
Some people are not happy until they are offended by something.
Not really, they were of Indian-descent and they weren't trying to offend anyone.