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- Mr. Spaceman. The Byrds -Mr Spaceman( studio TV 1966) By 1966, The Byrds had already progressed from their folk-rock kick-off point to pure psychedelic bliss, and on 'Mr Spaceman' they started edging towards a touch of country, too.
- Ballad of Easy Rider. The Byrds: Ballad of Easy Rider. 'The Ballad of Easy Rider' was first recorded as a solo track by Roger McGuinn for the era-defining Easy Rider movie, but a full version by The Byrds came out a couple of months later.
- I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better. I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better Byrds Stereo HiQ Hybrid JARichardsFilm 720p. 'I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better' was originally a B-side to The Byrds second single (a cover of Bob Dylan's 'All I Really Want to Do'), but emerged as a hit in its own right, too, and made its way on to the band's first album.
- So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star. THE BYRDS 1967 - So You Want To Be A Rock n Roll Star. Written by McGuinn with Chris Hillman, 'So You Want To Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star' is a probably not-entirely-fair jab at The Monkees and their prefab origins ("And with your hair swung right / And your pants too tight, it's gonna be all right").
Mar 20, 2016 · The Byrds were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964.The band underwent multiple line-up changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger McGuinn (known as Jim...
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The Birds were an English rhythm and blues band, formed in 1964 in London. They recorded fewer than a dozen songs and released only four singles. Starting out with a hard R&B sound, they later began infusing it with Motown-style vocal harmonies.
- 'Mr. Tambourine Man' From: 'Mr. Tambourine Man' (1965) How much better is the Byrds' version of "Mr. Tambourine Man" than Bob Dylan's original? For starters, they distill Dylan's four verses to a compact single verse.
- 'Eight Miles High' From 'Fifth Dimension' (1966) The Byrds' last Top 20 hit is as revolutionary as it is perplexing. Inspired by John Coltrane's complex jazz pieces, as well as Ravi Shankar's sitar explorations, "Eight Miles High" takes rock 'n' roll to soaring, and tricky, heights.
- 'I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better' From: 'Mr. Tambourine Man' (1965) The only cut on our list of the Top 10 Byrds Songs sung by Gene Clark (who also wrote it), "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better" was originally released as the B-side to "All I Really Want to Do" (and just missed the Top 100 on its own).
- 'Turn! Turn! ' From: 'Turn! Turn!' (1965) Following their No. 1 cover of Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man," the Byrds quickly returned to the studio to record their follow-up album.
Free BirdLynyrd Skynyrd. The "Free Bird" lyric, "If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?" was something Lynyrd Skynyrd's guitarist's girlfriend said to him during a fight.
The Byrds /ˈbɜrdz/ were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. The band underwent multiple line-up changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger.
Explore The Birds's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about The Birds on AllMusic.
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