Mcguinn-Clark-Hillman - I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better (6-28-1978)
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
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Roger Mcguinn:Lead 12 String Guitar,Harmony vocal
Gene Clark:Acoustic Guitar,Lead Vocal and Harmony Vocal
Chris Hillman:Bass Guitar,Harmony Vocal
George Grantham:Drums,Harmony Vocal
Here's a VERY Rare video footage of Mcguinn-Clark-Hillman in Adelaide,Festival Theatre
i do got the Soundboard Recording of this Concert but there's not a lot of song ..only 6 song in the Soundboard so i decide to replace it with this Awesome video of them in the concert.
so enjoy it and subscribe!
The Byrds were the first group to thread the work of Bob Dylan into Rock and Roll, they handed the legacy to Tom Petty. Now both Gene Clark and Tom Petty belong to eternity and Bob lives on. It's called American Music. It possesses me and always will.
Actually, Dylan Released "Bringing It All Back Home" the album that is half acoustic and half electric rock before the Byrds recorded T man.
Well said, my friend. The Byrds had such an influence on me as a musician. I wore out two Mr. Tamborine albums. Their chords, their guitars tuned in such a different way just blew me away. A true fan forever. RIP Gene and To P. and Gram Parsons.
Opinions, opinions, Franz. And on matters as trite as pop music no less. The goings on in your mind used to be the stuff of high intellect in confrontation with human alienation. Who can forget the morning you woke up, an insect!?
R.ip. Michael and Clarence and skip too.
well said. i feel the same. the byrds made dylan songs that did not sound like covers but like original songs. McGuinn ...God bless him and the Byrds
Sweet sorrow the great Mr. Clark was on fire. The one and only Byrds. thank the music gods for the Byrds every day. Thanks for sharing.
Its so good seeing Gene so happy here. Fate really was unkind to this special musical genius. I pray future generations will know of him. Rest in peace, Gene.
Man was top table for sure ✊
R.i.P The great Gene Clarke
Gene doing his repeated head fakes to his bandmembers at the start was so funny. He cracked himself up so much that it he had to sing almost the entire way through the first verse to get the smile off his face. Happier times, I guess. Glad he had some. Musical genius. Hard life.
My favorite Byrds tune!!!!
How can anyone criticize how this song was played. Musicians are artists using their instruments and voices to paint a picture. If you don't like the picture, then don't like the picture but don't waste my time or the world's time complaining that it doesn't look like you want it to! I could not care less!! Just be happy you got to hear them, live or recorded and that they could bring a little joy to your selfish life. I thank them for taking a masterpiece and adding their emotions of the moment to give us a new take on a classic. What more can anyone ask for??!!
jc720725 - Preach!
I totally agree with you and your comments with regard to those that pour criticism on some members of the Byrds!
They were all talented and gifted..wonderful musicians
God Bless them all!
I don't know why anyone would want to hear a song exactly the same way every time. Artists grow, both as artists and as people. You can't be expected to be able to sing a song like you did decades ago, or to even want to do so. I personally think this version is great. It's got soul. He sings it like he means it. What more do you want.
Excellent comments
Gene Clark -- such an extraordinary songwriter. The Byrds and their management made the mistake of giving most of the lead vocals to McGuinn instead of Clark. Gene just had a wonderful voice, and he and The Byrds would have both lasted longer had Gene been given his due.
1000000% agreed
Gene was the foundation of the Byrds on their first two albums and everyone knew it. He left to pursue a solo carrier which opened up an opportunity for Hillman which he grabbed on Younger Than Yesterday.
Gene Clark was making more money than any of the other Byrds because of songwriting royalties. Fact is his leaving had nothing to do with who was doing what vocal. As was proven during the years that followed.
@@larrypaul8688 I would say McGuinn was the acknowledged leader, but Clark's songwriting and excellent singing voice would have complemented McGuinn's role. The band began with McGuinn, then was joined by Clark, and soon by Crosby.
@@jimmadcap True about Gene's income from songwriting royalties, and that did cause some friction (resentment? petty jealousy?) in the band. Gene had other issues, one of which was his deathly fear of flying, which prevented him from touring. Not saying that conflict over who took over most of the singing duties was a direct cause of his leaving the band. Only making an observation.
That was fantastic vocal with Gene and what a mellow audience. I saw this tour at the Roxy in L.A. and our audience went beserk when these guys opened with this tune.... they could hardly hear themselves... and then when Roger went into his signature solo , we got even louder, and when he came out of the solo , we got even louder . MCH appeared surprised at the reaction we had for them but they were loving it all the same. And they didn't skip a beat through all the cheers . They were so on that night and nobody left the place after they said goodnight. They had to come back for 3 encores and they gave us 2 songs per encore and then management begged us to leave because there was the second show to put on and fans were waiting outside. Fantastic night!!
Hey kevin....great comment! these guys killed it on this song! I have been a Bryds/Gene Clark fan from day one. I know the whole sad Gene Clark story and have seen many of his video's on UA-cam. I have never seen him so happy and full of life, smiling and having fun as on this video! I don't know what happened to this re-incarnation of the Byrds, but I really like what I see here...........they are all having fun again! drummer is from Poco..... gene's vocal is full of soul and kick ass... wish I was there with you that night! i'm sure this must be one of Gene's high points after the Byrds, before his long spiral down..............
Yep. It's too bad they couldn't make it work for a longer period of time.
@@johnnyrockintalkin1 george grantham is the drummer, best known for playing w poco, another great band
I believe I was at that show at the Roxy as well. Probably saw these guys as a group and solo close to 50 times over the years. They never disappointed.
Amazing!!! Ive been to the Roxy, they host some cool acts
I saw McGuinn, Clark, and Hillman in 1977 in San Juan Capistrano. They were the Byrds as far as we were concerned. It was a great show and everyone, musician and fans felt dam good.
No one was better at meshing imagery
And melodies. Almost supernatural. And his voice was magic. He wrote masterpieces. I feel a whole lot better when I am listening to his music. He will always live in my heart.
Clark was the best singer with the best voice in the Byrds
I know The Byrds were a folk/rock band, but this has a good country/americana feel to it. Just learning what a great singer/songwriter Gene Clark was.
The Byrds and their derivatives created by Gene Clark (Dillard & Clark Expediyion) , Chris Hillman (Flying Burritos) mid career Byrds with Crosby gone & Parsons “ in”…. Along with Poco … They were the architects of Country Rock. The folk rock initial phase was pretty much gone after the first 2/3 albums & Sweetheart of the Rodeo was a certain Statement of an album as to where “ folk rock” was heading! American Traditional Country Music essentially is/was a folk music with celtic roots incorporating streams of white gospel hymn singing ( shape notes) with the black based blues being drawn in by people like Bill Monroe, an acknowledged founding father of Bluegrass through the 1930’s/40’s…. And then the ongoing evolution of allthose earlier forms banging up against jazz/swing & with the advent of electric guitars the early rockabilly into “ rock ‘n roll”….
Eventually many just dump anything mainly acoustically based sourced from any of the above strands of “ less commercial” ( than Nashville country pop/crossover), into the Americana “ category”, especially “ singer songwriter” performers who can vary in sound & style quite some…American Music over the past 100 years has a fascinating complexity of development, cross fertilisation and variation! 😊
Good luck listening, learning and following the threads of it’s evolution. 🤪
Gene Clark’s father was a non gigging multi instrumentalist Bluegrass & country playing musician who worked a day job.
Gene grew up going to Church on Sundays & singing in it’s Choir…. A good place to learn musical structure and harmonies. 🙂
@@pamelahay6242 I read that Gene Krupa wanted Gene's dad to join his orchestra! But Gene's mom refused. She did not want her husband on the road. Sad!
I met Gene Clark in 1975 at a club in Dallas, Texas. He was very nice and gentlemanly. He was traveling with his two man band. I was fortunate to met him and his band. His band members were lovely people.
I saw Gene at a small venue in LA a couple months before he died. He was gaunt and his eyes were sunken. You could tell by looking at him that something was very wrong. Looking at him that night it already seemed he was a ghost. But still, he sang and played real good. What a talent....
@@Cryo837 If you're referring to his performance at the Cinegrill, I agree. He looked terrible. But he still managed to do a kick ass version of She Darked the Sun.
@@ccryder6605 Thank you I couldn't remember the venue but yea, that was it. We are both really lucky to have seen him before the end.
My goodness. Gene with the amazing voice, Roger doing his thing with the Ric, and Chris Hillman doing a killer job on that bass. Phenomenal! Wish I were there. Three amazing talents here for all to witness
I was there! Two nights before this recording in Adelaide South Australia. For one who would have been far too young to see a The Byrds if they had ever toured Australia mid sixties, I was thrilled to be able to catch this trio along with George Grantham ( Poco) on drums/harmonies. Was like The Byrds had held themselves over until I was old enough to make it to a show all
On my ownsome. MCH sounded pretty Byrdlike to me and everyone else there on the night. I can still recall the buzz of joyful comments from people exiting the Perth Concert Hall 2 nights before Adelaide. Lots of smiles and satisfaction from the crowd. And maybe the icing on the cake for me was to hear Gene perform Silver Raven from his most recent album, guitar and voice mesmerising the audience to awed stillness. Yeah, a really lovely experience and very happy memories. 😍😌
@@pamelahay6242 lucky you. I would have loved to hear Gene sing silver raven one of my favorite songs
Yes, Sammy. I was lucky, and it WAS awesome. 💕
@@pamelahay6242 I bet. I spent a couple of wks w Gene after meeting him at the whisky. I was 18 so he would have been about 28.. He was alot of fun. Long story and a very long time ago. Im an old lady now w great memories of Gene
I can imagine. I don’t think Gene had any pretence around him. You were lucky... to have spent that time around him and to have warm memories of that time. I’m not surprised. 😊
Gene Clark was the Soul of the Byrds...so evident here.
I believe you are correct.... MCH with just the basic 4 piece “ rock ‘n roll” instrumentation allows their voices to ride the crest of sound..... simple, clean, transparent just like the original band but possibly even better played 13 years down the track. Cudos to George Grantham from Poco on drums/ vocals for coming along on this tour to Australia and New Zealand in June 1978.
Great to hear Chris Hillman's bass playing so prominently in the sound mix.
Not as melodically as Chris Hillman, who is also a bluegrass mandolinist.
Woody, anybody can play MEDIOCRE bass!
LMAO, poor old gene.....f
You are an ignorant non-musician. A foolish statement proving how dense you are. Moronic. Roll another one.
But not anybody can play it well. Ya many can play cowboy bass but Hillman does a lot more than that as a rule.
This lineup even made it to New Zealand in '78 as well.. Turned up in Palmerston North of all places.. A great midweek show .. had everyone dancing in the aisles.. Gene Clark(RIP) one of the all time greats, in my humble opinion. Loved his work with Jesse Ed Davis and Carla Olson.
Yes, GC, a special talent; sadly passed too early. 😢
The original is in my Top Ten Rock'n Roll songs. Gene Clark hammered that baby!
Loved their line-up best with Gene in it.
If I remember correctly thus was a B side to all I really wanna do.i played the B side endlessly, it is so good, I really loved these guys
I love 'all i really wanna do', my favourite gene song is 'I won't let you down'.
Amazing how this little shy Byrd
..could spread his wings!!❤
What an absolutely fabulous version - as someone says here, probably the way Gene originally wrote it. As far as coming in late at the beginning - think Gene was just pranking them - look at that smile!
They sound really good. McGuinn's lead and Hillman's bass are spot on. Gene Clark is in fine voice. Great tribute to the original.
Oh yeah, despite being only about 3 months reformed as a trio & that Aussie/NZ Tour June 1978 being pulled together very quickly; they came out of the gate fast and well. Great energy, great harmonies…wonderful, classic songs and a few more drawn from individual “ post Byrds” writings.
They must have felt great singing together again and this time round with Hillman , more than the “ silent bass player at the back if the stage”. Great contributions ftom Ex Poco
George Grantham on drums/harmonies too. 😊💖🎸
Thanks for posting this. I think Gene Clark was underappreciated and this song has long been one of my favorites.
This was my first favorite Byrd's song! Powerful.
Followed them from the beginning but this song took special meaning when my ex left in '86!
One of the greatest folk rock songs of the era. Here was the crossroads that mixed the folk, rock and singer songwriter perspective. It ended with brilliance, burn out and tragedy at that place reserved for vulnerable genius. "The candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long"
"My candle burns at both ends. It will not last the night. But ah my friends and oh my foes, it gives a lovely light!"
Thank you for this…incredible Gene Clark
I was fortunate enough to hear Randy sing that song twice. With the Eagles and in his solo career and they were both a very moving experience!!! RIP Randy!!!!
I've watched this video over and over again because it's great to see Gene so animated and upbeat and I love Rogers guitar playing
And hearing Chris sing!
Still listening and still love it!!!
Excellent! Great vocals, great song, McGuinn is a great guitarist on that 12 string. Don't even need David Crosby.
Great clip. What wonderful musicians. I love CH' bass style. He just hits the right notes and its melodic and propulsive.
yes..exactly...melodic,,propulsive
I love Gene’s voice! Unfortunately I didn’t get to know his music until after he was gone 😔
They were s really great group, a big shame they didn't stay together longer! RIP Gene and Michael!!!
A wonderfully sweet, tight and measured version of this song. I particularly like the way Gene enunciates the lyrics to convey their meaning, which is usually lost when he (and other rock singers) get too caught up in the rhythm so the words become pinched-off "things."
A shame this legendary trio couldn't keep it going longer.
Saw them in a nightclub in Wrightstown NJ in 78 or so and later without Gene in Cherry Hill Nj around 1980-81
I saw these three in San Diego in 1978, I believe, and it was a very memorable concert. Each one did a couple of songs alone (I swear I remember Clark doing Strength of Strings) then the three of them, without any other backup, came together and did a lot of old Byrds songs and maybe even some new ones, I don't remember for sure. I do remember that they were excellent and very relaxed together. Too bad that didn't last, but at least I got to see it happen. This was as close as I got to seeing the original Byrds. I saw the post Sweetheart Byrds (with John York on bass) around 1969, and they were also quite good, but these were the originals. Despite--or because of--constant turmoil, the band managed to produce some of the best American rock music in the second half of the sixties, and later morphed into an exciting live band.
Such a wonderful song ! I miss Gene so much.
Thanks for posting Shawn. What a great glimpse at the original creative musicians that made The Byrd’s the musical influence they were in the mid-sixties.
Gene Clark was so talented (best voice and song writer), and definitely the best looking of the bunch. It’s a pity he had such personal troubles.
AWESOME!!! A timeless masterpiece if there ever was one. Sounds just as good today as back in '64 when Gene Clark wrote it.
Lovin this in 2024. In particular, lovin the way the bass stands up to the Rickenbacker.
I loved this, and as most everyone has said, it's great to see and hear Gene. After Gene
left the Byrds I didn't know how to categorize him, I couldn't explain him to the unknowing.
Gene simply played American music, a term that hadn't yet been coined.
Outstanding version of one of my favorite songs.
It doesn't get much better! McGuinn was so good and making great sounds and images.
That same summer McGuinn, Clark and Hillman played in Kansas City at Memorial Hall. I saw the concert and have a few grainy photos of the performance.
At the top of their game. Loved all these guys as the Byrds, Burrito Brothers,Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, or Desert Rose Band. No replacement for true talent.
Gene Clark is in excellent voice here. Nicely done.
Gene Clark forever!💖
I saw them on this tour. Excellent stuff. Thanks!
Saw the Byrds at the Hollywood Bowl Summer 1966 with Beach Boys, Loving Spoonful, Chad & Jeremy, Sir Douglas, Love, Percy Sledge and more. I was 13. First concert. It was awesome!
@George Duffy Yeah. That was a great summer. Visiting my cousin who was at UCLA. He bought me two albums - Dylan's Blonde on Blonde and the Beatles Butcher album (Yesterday and Today). Thanks for your reply.
thought I'd seen most Gene Clark stuff on UA-cam but this was new to me. Brilliant! Thanks so much for uploading
Great Stuff!
I love George Grantham; so glad to hear his high harmonies on this!!!
Excellent version of an undying classic!
and Gene has 'em rockin', Love it!
Great new addition tonGene's video legacy. Really like this version of the tune. Thanks for putting it up.
They make it look easy
Yeah,George Grantham from Okla. Pretty badass drummer.
One of the best rock 'n roll songs ever written. And on the B side of the first record I ever bought, at age 10..
Always an eye opener to hear the actual songwriter sing their own song. 😁
Of should that be an “ ear opener”? 😜
Wow. These three were a pretty good BAND
Yeah... this rocks! 😊
Don't forget George.
Que maravilha!
Three of the Byrds!
saw this tour in Albany, NY (state theater?) when I was freshman in college--about 10 lifetimes ago
Great version of this sixties classic. I saw the Byrds back about 1966 and I remember McGuinn blew the break on this song. Great to see Gene Clark singing so well. Yeah, you miss Crosby who was an important component in their harmonic sound but great to see these guys get this song on!
A lot of people don't miss Crosby at all.
I saw this tour in Albany, New York 40 years ago this month. Yes, I feel very old
Me too... "old" - didn't see the tour .. LOL
I can't believe that I had a chance to see these guys, in concert, in 1979, and did not go.
The 3 best Byrds.Nice lineup.
Great song, great rendition!!!
Just magic. Simply.
Sadly I was to see these guys in the Bottom Line, and once again Gene Clark was out of the picture. However, Hillman and McGuinn put on a phenomenal show. I was about 12' away from McGuinn. Finished the show with a lot of Byrds classics.
One observation: I am a huge fan of Chris Hillman, but he spent a lot of years playing second fiddle to bigger egos in the Byrds, Burritos and Manassas. Thank goodness for his friendship with Herb Pedersen and his time with the Desert Rose Band. We could really see him shine.
Yep, Chris flew with The Desert Rose Band. He had a long “ apprenticeship “ leading to his success with those dear friends. 😊
Tom Formanek
I saw McGuinn at The Bottom Line solo back in 1986 or ‘87.
I think Chris was happy to take a backseat actually given the talent he was with. All excellent.
Gene - so good.
I was at some of those concerts. Pure magic!
Fantastic version. Thanks Gene.
Country Rock is so cool!
The 1966 "Gene Clark With The Gosdin Brothers" album showed what could have been had the Byrds stuck with Gene as their front man and song writer. On that album and all of his solo albums, he attracted the best session musicians. As a song writer he was up there with Dylan and he had a one of a kind voice. He is missed.
Yes, longtime missed by many. So good to se his post Byrds albums re-released at various times in the years since his passing in 1991. I’m sure he would have been amazed to witness that. Despite his talent , in his latter years, he sometimes gave away his feelings about the failure of his albums to sell in any number….. but, his art and the music business as it was/still is were largely incompatible. He was always following his muse , treading new artistic paths as they opened before him. Not the first Artist to be more honoured or appreciated after departing….😟
His first wife said she would have taken Gene back to their family home, and nursed him, had she known how ill he was.
She still had feelings for him.
What first wife?
..................una joya ¡¡¡¡
Love. Me. Some. Gene. Clark. May he rest in peace. ✌️
He never got the recognition he deserved, until my man Tom Petty covered this song. Gene was a genius.
@Lars Svensen Cool move. 👍
That was great.
All of Gene Clark's solo albums are good. I cannot say the same for all the Byrds' albums.
All the Original Byrd’s albums are good after Sweetheart of the Rodeo, it wasn’t The Byrds but Roger and 3 hired hands
Yes this is AWESOME...
Saw the Byrds in ‘69 Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston along with Poco. the dead and Jefferson airplane. Scheduled from 1-6. For some reason didn’t start til 5. Great show. $6.50 per ticket.
So GREAT...!!
I realllly like this version...probably how Gene wrote it !!
Killer! Thanks for the upload
The Byrds were phenomenal-amazing musicians and impeccable harmonies!
Wow! This is super!
thanks for posting, Bill!
EXCELENTE CANCION CON MUCHOS RECUERDOS HERMOSOS😍👏👏👏👏
...........grande Gene Clark ¡¡¡
first time i've heard this. bether than i expected. i had written these guys off by 1978.
The Bass is terrific on this, and McGuinn's Jingle Jangle 12 string Rickenbacker.
McGuinn made it beautiful and Clark made it smart!
Gene clark,the best.mcguinn,close second
This was probably my most favorite Byrds song;
Thanks Glad I found You !
Hillman is amazing on that bass
Got to see them in Glasgow the year before.
Tremenda version. El cover de Charly Garcia es de lo mejor de la historia, perfecto.