Not Enough Indians
Dean Martin
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Wagon train of lovin' moving slow And I can see the peace pipe burning low You criticize each little thing I do But listen baby, I've got news for you [Chorus] There's too many chiefs and not enough Indians around this house Baby I'm tired of this old game we play called cat and mouse If you don't give just a little bit more We're both gonna lose this race Cause there's too many chiefs and not enough Indians around this place Trouble on our happy hunting ground Cause you keep stepping too far out of bounds It's hard to run this reservation right When you stay on the warpath day and night [Chorus] Look at all the things I have to do To keep this tepee running just for you Well time's are tough and wampum's hard to save Just remember who's the squaw and who's the brave [Chorus]
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Written by: BAKER KNIGHT
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Not Enough Indians" was released in 1968 as the B-Side of the Vinyl 7" single record produced by Reprise Records.
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PopularityAlthough it was a B-side song, it was impactful enough to reach the 11th spot on Easy Listening chart in 1968, according to the Billboard's chart data.
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Artist Recognition"Not Enough Indians" is a song by Dean Martin, an American singer, actor, comedian, and film producer. One of the most popular and enduring American entertainers of the mid-20th century, Martin was nicknamed "The King of Cool".
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Writing CreditsThe song “Not Enough Indians” was written by Baker Knight, a prolific and often uncredited songwriter.
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Genre SpecificationThe song falls under the genre of traditional pop and country music. Dean Martin was known for his warm, smooth voice that fits perfectly within these genres.
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Album Placement“Not Enough Indians” was included in his album “Gentle On My Mind” released in 1968.
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Engaging ContentThe song, "Not Enough Indians," interprets the phrase "not enough Indians in the world" in a romantic context, implying a lopsided love scenario where one party feels overwhelmed by the affection of the other, likening it to a tribe with too many chiefs and not enough followers.
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Cover VersionsThe song gained enough popularity to garner cover versions. Bobby Bare, a popular country music artist, also covered the song about a year after Martin's original release.
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Cultural Influence"Not Enough Indians" and other classic songs of Dean Martin continue to be celebrated today, often found on the playlists of classic American pop and country music lovers.
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Awards and NominationsThough “Not Enough Indians” didn’t personally receive any awards or nominations, the artist, Dean Martin, received various awards for his singing career, showcasing the popularity and sophistication of his music including this song.
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