There's a great live version. of this with Roger McGuinn, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Tom Petty. It's entitled 30th anniversary concert. It's very worth checking out! It has move verses, and each of them sings part. David Crosby would have most likely been playing rhythm guitar and singing harmony. I'll Feel a Whole Let Better is a great jangly pop song by the Byrds. So You Want to be a Rock and Roll Star, Goin' Back is another good one.
Byrds did well with Dylan, Their version of Tambourine Man is nice. Back in '65. the sound of the twelve string, graced the New York airwaves as the single, "Turn turn turn" climbed the charts. A beautiful song. Eight Miles High gained infamy by its name alone. Not a drug reference. another beautiful number.
Man, you gotta listen/watch the version from Bob's 30th Anniversary show at The Garden! Along with Bob you get Clapton, Neil Young, George Harrison, Tom Petty and Roger McGuinn all taking turns on a verse - definitely the best version with amazing guitar solos from many of these dudes.
I don't think the Byrds ever saw the best of Cros,he caused them loads of grief before being sacked & becoming a superstar with CSNY,shame,great voice.
IMHO, the best version and one of the best Byrd's tunes. Dylan did think it was great, it contributed to his move to Electric guitar. This version was also played by Dylan, McGuiness (Byrd's leader). George Harrison and others at a Dylan bash, worth a search on UA-cam. Best Byrd's original tune: "I'll Feel A Wole Lot Better" Another great Dylan cover is "Blowin in the Wind" by Peter, Paul and Mary.
Dylan indirectly was responsible for much of The Byrds fame. The band did like a dozen Dylan's songs, some were huge hits for them. Needless to say, The Byrds loved Dylan, cheers Shawn.
My favourite band,IMO a beautiful version of a stunning song,the album was titled Younger Than Yesterday,a teen at the time,you know everything,nobody over 20 understands what it is like to be young,as a 70+ now I look back & smile,life seems easier as you get older,except for the aches & pains,music like this is still the best medicine!😎
Shawn -I like the Byrds “Bells of Rhymney”. But not sure how popular it is generally… maybe if you get more voters for it(?) a breatiful adaptation of an old folk song which carries subtle ‘political’ meaning. It’s the Byrds at their jingle-jangley best.
One of my favorite lines, too! Bob Dylan is a poet. I’m 68 and I’ve been thinking of my top ten songs of my life. This song is in my top ten. Thank you for your channel!
Always loved the Byrds, oh this takes me back so many years of joy, youth & great music!👍👏👏👏💜💜 They did sound like Bob Dylan. Please play more Byrds songs, it’s nice to reminisce your life from years ago. ♥️ Thank you, Shawn!
the byrds did quite a few dylan tunes - tambourine man , all i really want to do , chimes of freedom , times they are a changin. i really liked this more that dylan's original because of the byrds amazing harmonies and the jingle jangle of jim mcginn's guitar. notice i say jim - james roger mcguinn is his real name and he used jim when the byrds first came out later going with roger instead.
David played rythym guitar for the byrds, until he hooked up with Stills, after Stills left Buffalo Springfield and his on again, off again relationship with Neil Young. p.s. I always loved that line, 'so much older.....'.
That's a wonderful line. I must have heard this song sometime when I was a kid, and always remembered that line, and the song is a long-timey favourite of mine - their harmonies and that ringing 12-string guitar really fill the song out beautifully. That "Bob-like vocal" is Roger McGuinn - it's because of him that my "weapon of choice" for my own songs is a 12-string. Another favourite Byrds song of mine is "Wasn't Born to Follow", which has one of the most psychedelic guitar breaks you'l ever hear. "She Don't Care About Time" is another classic.
1992 My Back Pages live concert Madison Sq. Garden NYC feat. McGuinn, Dylan, Petty, Young, Clapton, and Harrison ua-cam.com/video/rGEIMCWob3U/v-deo.html
I actually like this version of it better than the Bob Dylan one, just like I like Jimi Hendrix doing All Along the Watchtower more. And from what I understand, Bob Dylan basically agreed with that.
Dylan hit occasional home runs and this was one of them. People will be playing this 100 years from now. The Byrds pretty much invented folk rock and later country rock. One of the most original American bands. The Beatles were big fans. Roger McGuinn had a very Dylanesque voice and Dylan's music was a natural fit for the Byrds. For one song, I forget which, Dylan wrote a few lines on a napkin and said "Give this to McGuinn, he'll know what to do with it." You must react to 5D (Fifth Dimension) by the Byrds. Profound with soaring and moving guitar. I know you like soaring guitar
The real musical talent for the Byrds was with Roger McGuin with his trademark jangly 12-string Rickenbacker and Chris Hillman, a superb mandolin player. Crosby sang - well - but he couldn't play guitar to save his life and he went through the motions of playing bass. Drummer Michael Clark, born Michael Dick, could barely keep the beat and their recordings usually used session drummers. Sadly he drank himself to death. Gene Clark was a talented singer/songwriter but he too died under mysterious circumstances
There are two live versions of The Byrds doing a Lover of the Bayou one you can tell it’s an earlier live attempt, and the other is after they’ve been playing it live for a while
When I mention the Byrds many only remember Mr Tambourine Man,when I play them the magnificent Lover Of The Bayou from Untitled they don't believe it's the Byrds,albeit a much changed band. Notorious Byrd Brothers is IMO one of the greatest albums of all time,first album I heard where all the tracks ran into one another,on vinyl anyway!
The Byrds Chimes of Freedom Jesus is just all right also recorded by the Doobie brothers and the psychedelic eight Miles high, referred to in Don McLean’s American pie
The anthem of the baby boomers. Written about Bob's move to electric music and away from his folk roots in answer to his fans, but describes the boomer generation to a tee. I know you'll never see this Shawn but the Byrds best song they wrote is called Chestnut Mare imo. Don't have anything to give other than my taste.
@@ShawnSalvadoriI'm still breathing, thanks Shawn. Hope you get a chance to hear it. It is an amazing song that hits me in my feels everytime I hear it.
"Ah but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now" has got to be one of the greatest lines ever written.
There's a great live version. of this with Roger McGuinn, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Tom Petty. It's entitled 30th anniversary concert. It's very worth checking out! It has move verses, and each of them sings part.
David Crosby would have most likely been playing rhythm guitar and singing harmony.
I'll Feel a Whole Let Better is a great jangly pop song by the Byrds. So You Want to be a Rock and Roll Star, Goin' Back is another good one.
It would be great if Shawn would react to that live version. He'd love it!
He would, as they're all great in it, of course. He would also love the verses he hasn't heard in this one that Roger had taken out.@@CharCanuck14
Absolutely a must for everyone to see that version, especially since we’ve lost George Harrison and Tom Petty.
Yes! Although bittersweet seeing those two.@@steveturner3999
Byrds did well with Dylan, Their version of Tambourine Man is nice. Back in '65. the sound of the twelve string, graced the New York airwaves as the single, "Turn turn turn" climbed the charts. A beautiful song. Eight Miles High gained infamy by its name alone. Not a drug reference. another beautiful number.
Need to listen to the Bob Dylan 30th anniversary version of this,,,,,IT'S BY FAR THE BEST!!!! Its everybody,,,💥💥💥👍😎
You can't beat a nice Rickenbacker guitar solo!
Not an expert on The Byrds, but I think David Crosby mostly played rhythm guitar and sang when he was with them.
Love this version❤ Great reaction! I would recommend The Byrds "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better" (Tom Petty's cover of it is great too).
Yes!
My favorite Byrds song is The Bells of Rhymney-very hypnotic. In the harmony section of My Back Pages-David Crosby sings the high harmony part.
Man, you gotta listen/watch the version from Bob's 30th Anniversary show at The Garden! Along with Bob you get Clapton, Neil Young, George Harrison, Tom Petty and Roger McGuinn all taking turns on a verse - definitely the best version with amazing guitar solos from many of these dudes.
Feel a Whole Lot Better
Crosby was great. He wrote and sang lead on the Byrds song Triad, also Everybody's Been Burned. Byrds masterpieces
Also Mind Gardens. He was experimental back then
I don't think the Byrds ever saw the best of Cros,he caused them loads of grief before being sacked & becoming a superstar with CSNY,shame,great voice.
Great analysis, and great reaction.
IMHO, the best version and one of the best Byrd's tunes. Dylan did think it was great, it contributed to his move to Electric guitar. This version was also played by Dylan, McGuiness (Byrd's leader). George Harrison and others at a Dylan bash, worth a search on UA-cam.
Best Byrd's original tune: "I'll Feel A Wole Lot Better"
Another great Dylan cover is "Blowin in the Wind" by Peter, Paul and Mary.
Dylan indirectly was responsible for much of The Byrds fame. The band did like a dozen Dylan's songs, some were huge hits for them. Needless to say, The Byrds loved Dylan, cheers Shawn.
I know this song, I just didn't know the name of it. The lyrics really are so profound!
The Byrds & Manfred Mann did the best Dylan covers. Roger McGuinn on lead vocals and Chris Hillman & David Crosby on harmony
Of more recent musicians, I'd add Robyn Hitchcock to that list of best cover singers.
My favourite band,IMO a beautiful version of a stunning song,the album was titled Younger Than Yesterday,a teen at the time,you know everything,nobody over 20 understands what it is like to be young,as a 70+ now I look back & smile,life seems easier as you get older,except for the aches & pains,music like this is still the best medicine!😎
"I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better" is another good one by the Byrds
Love the Byrds and this was always one of my favorites
Shawn -I like the Byrds “Bells of Rhymney”. But not sure how popular it is generally… maybe if you get more voters for it(?) a breatiful adaptation of an old folk song which carries subtle ‘political’ meaning. It’s the Byrds at their jingle-jangley best.
I love that song!
I also love this song and find it beautiful
One of my favorite lines, too! Bob Dylan is a poet. I’m 68 and I’ve been thinking of my top ten songs of my life. This song is in my top ten. Thank you for your channel!
Always loved the Byrds, oh this takes me back so many years of joy, youth & great music!👍👏👏👏💜💜 They did sound like Bob Dylan. Please play more Byrds songs, it’s nice to reminisce your life from years ago. ♥️ Thank you, Shawn!
The lyrics are true poetry and McGuin’s 12-string Rickenbaker can improve almost any song.
The Byrds album that this song comes from is called Younger Than Yesterday, which is a reference to the chorus of My Back Pages.
My sister Susan's favorite Byrds tune ... Miss you every day, li'l sis.
the byrds did quite a few dylan tunes - tambourine man , all i really want to do , chimes of freedom , times they are a changin. i really liked this more that dylan's original because of the byrds amazing harmonies and the jingle jangle of jim mcginn's guitar. notice i say jim - james roger mcguinn is his real name and he used jim when the byrds first came out later going with roger instead.
Great song and you’re right the lyrics are so true
David played rythym guitar for the byrds, until he hooked up with Stills, after Stills left Buffalo Springfield and his on again, off again relationship with Neil Young. p.s. I always loved that line, 'so much older.....'.
This was a popular song the 60’s garage bands covered❤
Please do the live version of this. So many familiar faces and talents. I have it on my playlist and I can’t hear it enough.
The Byrds version is much better than Mr. Dylan while giving kudos to Bob for having written such a wonderful song in the first place, IMHO anyway!
No one does Dylan better than Dylan, the Byrd's get close at times, but not with this one
I agree!
Live version from Bob Dylan's anniversary special. Guitar legends playing together in that song....
This is just awesome! 🤩
That's a wonderful line. I must have heard this song sometime when I was a kid, and always remembered that line, and the song is a long-timey favourite of mine - their harmonies and that ringing 12-string guitar really fill the song out beautifully. That "Bob-like vocal" is Roger McGuinn - it's because of him that my "weapon of choice" for my own songs is a 12-string. Another favourite Byrds song of mine is "Wasn't Born to Follow", which has one of the most psychedelic guitar breaks you'l ever hear. "She Don't Care About Time" is another classic.
1992 My Back Pages live concert Madison Sq. Garden NYC feat. McGuinn, Dylan, Petty, Young, Clapton, and Harrison
ua-cam.com/video/rGEIMCWob3U/v-deo.html
Definitely do the Animals hit Sky Pilot. And I have a feeling you have the background to really appreciate it.
I actually like this version of it better than the Bob Dylan one, just like I like Jimi Hendrix doing All Along the Watchtower more. And from what I understand, Bob Dylan basically agreed with that.
Dylan hit occasional home runs and this was one of them. People will be playing this 100 years from now. The Byrds pretty much invented folk rock and later country rock. One of the most original American bands. The Beatles were big fans. Roger McGuinn had a very Dylanesque voice and Dylan's music was a natural fit for the Byrds. For one song, I forget which, Dylan wrote a few lines on a napkin and said "Give this to McGuinn, he'll know what to do with it." You must react to 5D (Fifth Dimension) by the Byrds. Profound with soaring and moving guitar. I know you like soaring guitar
The real musical talent for the Byrds was with Roger McGuin with his trademark jangly 12-string Rickenbacker and Chris Hillman, a superb mandolin player. Crosby sang - well - but he couldn't play guitar to save his life and he went through the motions of playing bass. Drummer Michael Clark, born Michael Dick, could barely keep the beat and their recordings usually used session drummers. Sadly he drank himself to death. Gene Clark was a talented singer/songwriter but he too died under mysterious circumstances
There are two live versions of The Byrds doing a Lover of the Bayou one you can tell it’s an earlier live attempt, and the other is after they’ve been playing it live for a while
When I mention the Byrds many only remember Mr Tambourine Man,when I play them the magnificent Lover Of The Bayou from Untitled they don't believe it's the Byrds,albeit a much changed band.
Notorious Byrd Brothers is IMO one of the greatest albums of all time,first album I heard where all the tracks ran into one another,on vinyl anyway!
David Crosby is the rhythm guitarist...
Bob Dylan all along the watchtower or what Hendrix did with it I’m going with Hendrix
And I"ll go with Dylan
Notice how the backup vocals have a Crosby, Stills, and Nash kind of harmony?
Shawn you must check out that live version! You'll see Bob defer to one guy for the last verse. Hint: He used to be in a quartet.
React to Mr Tambourine Man by Melanie who just passed recently also react to Ruby Tuesday by Melanie
Check out The Turtles version of Dylan’s It Ain’t Me Babe
If you like that, check this out. 😊
Bob Dylan - My Back Pages (From the 30th Anniversary Concert)
ua-cam.com/video/rGEIMCWob3U/v-deo.html
Check out Marshall Crenshaw's cover.
The Byrds Chimes of Freedom Jesus is just all right also recorded by the Doobie brothers and the psychedelic eight Miles high, referred to in Don McLean’s American pie
Check out Arlo Guthrie's cover of Dylan's "Percy's Song." Stellar!
The anthem of the baby boomers. Written about Bob's move to electric music and away from his folk roots in answer to his fans, but describes the boomer generation to a tee.
I know you'll never see this Shawn but the Byrds best song they wrote is called Chestnut Mare imo. Don't have anything to give other than my taste.
Hey, I saw it! I hope your day is going amazingly!
@@ShawnSalvadoriI'm still breathing, thanks Shawn. Hope you get a chance to hear it. It is an amazing song that hits me in my feels everytime I hear it.
Croz played rhythm guitar or lead.
All due respect to Bob Dylan, I've always liked his songs better when sung by someone else.
Hey Shawn how are you doing today? Can I send you a music video request?
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Were you disappointed. ?
Try anything from The Grateful Dead by Dylan. Excellent covers