Indian Girl
Hollies · Romany [2007]
I hear the drumbeat callin'
I am just only lonely Indian girl
Braver than all the braves now
I sit at every pow-wow
I fought a million men for Indian girl
Ten hides and twenty horses
That's what the tribal law says
Too much for me to pay for Indian girl
Oh, sun shine on sun shine on
And take my darkness away
Oh, sun shine on sun shine on
And bring this girl my way
Far from her lonely teepee
Wind sends her sweetness to me
Too much for me to bear my Indian girl
Gather your things together
And bring your wedding feather
We'll steal away forever Indian girl
Oh, sun shine on sun shine on
The path that [Incomprehensible]
Oh, sun shine on sun shine on
This our brightest day
Indian Girl
Hollies' 1964 recording of 'Indian Girl' stands as a defining example of their early British Invasion success, blending upbeat pop with a distinctive vocal arrangement. Released on the album Romany, the track showcases the group's signature harmonies and their ability to craft catchy, danceable material that resonated across the UK and internationally. While the song's title and themes evoke a specific cultural setting, the recording itself is a quintessential product of mid-1960s pop music, characterized by its driving rhythm and polished production. It remains a staple of the Hollies' discography, illustrating their transition from R&B-influenced covers to original pop compositions that captured the zeitgeist of the era.