A 1950's Pete Seger song covered by The Byrds in 1965. “Turn! Turn! Turn!” lyrics are based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 from the King James Version of the Bible.
From the original Hebrew scriptures King James has nothing to do with what king Solomon wrote. The whole new testament is garbage and lies and blasphemy 65yrs of christia"nutty" in my rear view And I will never stop speaking out against christia"nutty" Don't you just hate liars?
The variations of verbiage between bibles of different denominations, while similar, are not the same. The lyrics in the song can be found not only in the KJV but also in the New American Bible. Which is used widely by Catholics. So it's probably fair to say that it doesn't come solely from the KJV. You can probably compare that scripture from different bibles and find 3-4 with the same verbiage used in the song. But you're absolutely right about where the song came from 👏👏 It's one of my favorites!
ECCLESIASTES 3 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; 7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; 8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
That sound is a 12 string Rickenbacker guitar played by the legendary Roger McGuinn. It was the Byrds signature sound. The Byrds were the American answer to The Beatles. They also were highly influential covering and promoting Bob Dylan's songs.
@@AaronJoseph-t4b '...the Rickenbacher bred the " Humbucker"...' Wherever did you get that from? The humbucker pickup was invented by Seth Lover at Gibson!
Totally Vietnam era (my era) and this song was featured in the movie Forest Gump. It's such a timeless classic--still on my regular playlist all these years later.
I manage quite well without it. Most wars are based on religion. Christians vs Muslims etc. Why is the Bible 'better' than the Koran? I'm just an average white privileged person.
I graduated in 1968, this was our class song and it is written inside the front cover of our 1968 School Year Book. I love the memories this song brings to me🥰 Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 in the King James Version of the Bible.
In the 60s and 70s, music was such an integral part of life for us. Some of it was spiritual, some was political, some poetry and some was fun or radically different. Seemed like so many of the song writers took the events of the day and converted them into a message that resonated. We felt this music deep into our bones.
I had the pleasure of working a couple of shows with the Byrds (reunion tour) back in my sound engineering days. Roger McGuinn was a class act and more than willing to share his stories. Thanks for the memories!
Lyrics come from Ecclesiastes, so you're right with the lyrics being profound and standing the test of time. Solomon definitely knew how to write poetry.
I quoted Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 at my mother’s memorial service in January 2023. She was 99 when she passed just after Thanksgiving. She was a Navy Wave for 9 years during WWII.
I came here to say that. There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, 6 a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, 7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, 8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.
Funny you bring up it sounds like it would be in a Vietnam movie. This song was in Forrest Gump and it was played after after he came back from Vietnam. 😂
A great group with a lot of history. This song was a monster hit based on Biblical words. Gram Parsons joined the Byrds and was instrumental in making them a country rock group who released the album Sweetheart of The Rodeo. Gram and Chris Hillman later formed the Flying Burrito's Brothers another country rock group. Gram Parsons also kicked off the career of Emmylou Harris, one of the great voices in country music history and she is still performing today 50 years later. Like so many others Gram died much too young of a drug overdose. Thank you for featuring this one, it brings me back to the season of my youth.
Mid 60s music was an explosion of profoundly new music in an unprecented time in our country. I was in high school and had no idea it would still be listened to and enjoyed by new generations when I was 76 years old. '65, '66, and '67 were the height of its glory.
You saw Roger McGuinn playing on Bob Dylan's "My Back Pages" all star performance. McGuinn was the master of guitar hooks that he played while he was singing. What a great talent!
The guy on the far left looking like he's sitting by himself is none other than David Crosby of Crosby Stills Nash & Young. This song was written by the great Folk singer Pete Seeger.. and the birds turned it into a rock and roll upbeat folk song.. Next song to try is the upbeat rock version of Bob Dylan's Mr Tambourine Man, also try.... - All I Really Want to Do (A Sonny and Cher cover) - Eight Miles High (big must to try this song) - Mr. Spaceman - So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star - My Back Pages - Lay Lady Lay PS the guy in the photo of the album cover with the granny glasses on is none other than Rodger McGuinn, he is the lead singer of the band
One of my favorite songs of all time. There was a lot of spiritual searching by the young folks of that era (me included), and it is not surprising that Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 verses 1-7 became a popular song.
@timcarr6401 - Plenty of atheists know the Bible better than Christians. That's why they're atheists. A lot of them also live more moral and less hypocritical lives as well.
This is definitely based on wisdom because it was written by King David's son, though not Solomon and you can find it in Ecclesiastes. I love you being able to put these puzzle pieces together without any context. You nailed it when you said it's something your mom would listen to and it feels biblical!
Side note...in the song "American Pie" the 4th verse lyrics included "The birds flew off with a fallout shelter, Eight miles high and falling fast...". I don't pertain to know exactly what he means but I believe it's a double entendre since the Byrds had the messive hit "Eight Miles High"
Those who are not Christians have thought they were morally superior to prior generations, but they would usher in a time of peace --then WW1 started. "Ah, peace would finally come after that devastating war". Nope, WW2 began and more bloodshed.
It felt like a time full of possibilities. I’m glad we had it even for a short while. I’ve lost faith that we’re ever going to stop hating and fighting each other. My time left here is short but I feel bad for the current and future generations.
Great song! Since David Crosby was a part of this group, I'm going to suggest for like the 10th time that u check out Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young! Listen to Teach Your Children! U will love it!
1965. The mid sixties had its own peculiar sound after George Harrison introduced the First Rickenbacker 12 string guitar. That’s where that 60’s jangly sound comes from.
Per Google "Turn, turn, turn is a hit 1965 folk song written by Pete Seeger and performed by the Byrds. It expresses the reality of a changing, or turning, world in which there is a time and place for everything. Applied to an academic context, the song suggests a natural ebb and flow of ideas and perspectives.Dec 4, 2019" Lyrics. The lyrics are taken almost verbatim from the book of Ecclesiastes, as found in the King James Version of the Bible, (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) though the sequence of the words was rearranged for the song.
Believe it or not, The Byrds gave birth to the description, "heavy metal." A music critic back in the 60's described their sound as "the heavy metal sound of the byrds," thanks to that metallic sounding Rickenbacker 12 string of Roger McGuinn.
I spoke of this a few days ago and there he sits! The guy with the shaggy bangs and tan jacket, Gram Parsons, one of the fathers of country/southern rock (shout out for the other, Mike Nesmith formerly of The Monkees. His leaving us so young was tragic but read up on what happened after, which is truly one of rock's most bizarre tales. Gram was a haunted musical genius. The Byrds were plagued with comings and goings of several musicians, including David Crosby. This and 8Miles High are my faves. They really breathed different life into this Pete Seger song. Love it.❤
I heard from Colin Mochrie that several years ago The Byrds did a reunion tour and were joined by George W Bush, who pulled double duty playing both drums and the keyboard. Their manager told press that "A Bush in the band is worth two in The Byrds."
It's straight scripture. It's Ecclesiastes. Just google "To Everything there is a season" and it pops right up. They quoted the Bible in a song and it charted big. And this is folk rock.
An "older" person did write this. McGuinn amped his 12-string. My favorite song is Chestnut Mare. They made many popular, and sometimes controversial songs while together. They covered a lot of Dylan, folk, self-penned tunes. Jim/Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, David Crosby, Chris Hillman, Gram Parsons, Clarence White, Byron Berline, and others were Byrds in on form or another. "He Was A Friend of Mine", "I want to Grow Up to Be A Politician", "Jesus Is Just Alright", "Mr. Tambourine Man", and "My Back Pages" (the last 2 are early Dylan tunes) are all a part of the Byrds. 20 Essential Tracks is a good place to start. This song was recorded Sept 09, 1965.
Pete Seger was leaving a fecord company after being rejected when he pulled this verse out of his pocket, and was inspired to put a melody to it. I believe this was his first hit song. Check out him singing this with Judy Collins on an old TV show. Amazing😮❤
When I was growing up my aunt and uncle gave my sister and I all their 45s. We played those records over and over. All the great 60s stuff was in there including this one and other Byrds songs. I love this. We also had the Beatles, Hollies, Rolling Stones, Association, Buffalo Springfield, all the great stuff. When they had kids of their own, we gave the records back to them for their kids to enjoy.
You may never see complete peace in the world abroad, but through Christ, the Prince of Peace, you can obtain inner peace through HIM that God gives us when you are ready to open your heart to HIM and accept it.
The Lord opens hearts like He did for Lydia in Acts 16: 14. God's peace isn't merely the absence of war. "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests." (Luke 2:14 NIV)
You should learn The Byrds original lineup. ROGER MCGUINN>lead guitar, 12 string Rickenbacker, lead vocals DAVID CROSBY> rhythm guitar, vocals (later formed Crosby Stills Nash and Young). GENE CLARK>Lead vocals CHRIS HILLMAN>bass guitar, vocals (later in Flying Burrito Brothers etc) MICHAEL CLARKE>drums
In my opinion the most talented and influential band in the USA. They were a huge influence on the Beatles, Tom Petty, R.E.M, and many others. They have great songs like "Eight miles high", "So you want to be a rock'n roll star", "Younger than yesterday", "Time Between", "Renaisence Fair", "Thoughts and words", "Going Back" , "Ballad of Easy Rider"... Well, their first five albums are perfect.
There's a documentary called Echo in the Canyon that talks about the Byrds and several other bands that contributed to the sound that came out of Laurel Canyon in the 60s. I think you've reacted to most of them. It also has a concert with tributes to the music of that time frame. I think you'd find it well worth the watch for some great insights and just awesome music overall. What influenced what, and why today it's still as meaningful as ever.
I grew up with this music. It was my mom’s music. It does come around the Vietnam War. So maybe they had lost some childhood friends around this time. I knew this one was gonna be one that hits you differently.
Yup, I'm old enough to remember when that one was new too. The Byrds used the very twangy electric guitar sound that was popular in the 60s, yet many of their songs edged more toward folk. This one, written by Pete Seeger, "My Back Pages" and "Mr Tambourine Man", both by Bob Dylan, have deep folk roots.
When I'm home I always have the TV on. And then it's on channel: 192TV. That's a channel with only music from the 60s, 70s and the 80s. I enjoy it immensely. So I hear this song very regurly. And I love it. I"m dancing while dusting. LOL!!!!!
As I understand, this was written by Pete Seeger after one of his songs was banned. He decided to give his message by quoting from the Bible, figuring that (back then) they couldn't ban that. So your comments about an old man imparting wisdom was true, but that old man was King Solomon, which also made it Biblical.
Christian lyrics have not been banned. Christian music is huge in the U.S. . Also their are still musical artists who incorporate God into their music especially in country music
Ahhh that jangly Rickenbacker sound of my childhood! If you ever want to go down the Rick Rabbithole, check out early Tom Petty, REM, early Romantics, and The Jam.
i and many others always thought the debut of tom petty and the heartbreakers, "american girl" (one of their 1st singles), was a dead wringer of roger mcguinn and the byrds. roger even said when he first heard "american girl" he thought it WAS him and why couldn't he remember recording it lol. the beautiful, ethereal, jangly 12 string guitar - the melody of angels - unite these two gorgeous songs ❤️
Happy to say that Roger McGuinn (lead singer) continues to tour, 60 years after the fact. He does a solo show these days. He still carries a twelve string Rickenbaker, along with a couple of acoustic guitars.
The Boomers were raised on the Bible so we were far more philosophical and spiritual in a far more different way than today ....I don't think we were as angry....we did our protests and wrote a lot of music to get our points across but there was less riotous behavior....this is just my take on it....
Roger McGuinn and is 12 string electric guitar! 12 strings are so amazing. McGuinn, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, just to name a couple. Also it is a Bible verse. Eclesiastes 3:1-8
The Byrds were what happened when folk music (Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan) met the electric guitar, and the Byrds had three guitarists, one of them usually playing a 12-string.
A stitch before my time this song was already on classic radio in yhe 70s when i was rocking. Classic good stuff of an era that was filled with war on tv every night.
Pete Seeger wrote this in 1959 and was first recorded in the early 60's by, Pete, Judy Collins and others (including a German version by Marlene Dietrich). The Byrd's 1965 version is the most successful. You are correct that it is, indeed, Biblical.
A 1950's Pete Seger song covered by The Byrds in 1965. “Turn! Turn! Turn!” lyrics are based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 from the King James Version of the Bible.
TY! 👍I love this song but had no idea of its history.
We have this in our church (Episcopal) hymnal. We sing it often.
Some of the oldest lyrics known.
From the original Hebrew scriptures
King James has nothing to do with what king Solomon wrote.
The whole new testament is garbage and lies and blasphemy
65yrs of christia"nutty" in my rear view And I will never stop speaking out against christia"nutty"
Don't you just hate liars?
The variations of verbiage between bibles of different denominations, while similar, are not the same. The lyrics in the song can be found not only in the KJV but also in the New American Bible. Which is used widely by Catholics. So it's probably fair to say that it doesn't come solely from the KJV. You can probably compare that scripture from different bibles and find 3-4 with the same verbiage used in the song. But you're absolutely right about where the song came from 👏👏
It's one of my favorites!
ECCLESIASTES 3
1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; 7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; 8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
Doesn't Ren quote this in Footloose?
@@ashleydunham6957 I think so, yes. Good recall.
My daughter’s confirmation verse. 🥰
That sound is a 12 string Rickenbacker guitar played by the legendary Roger McGuinn. It was the Byrds signature sound. The Byrds were the American answer to The Beatles. They also were highly influential covering and promoting Bob Dylan's songs.
Yazza, & the Rickenbacher bred the " Humbucker" when guitarists customized the axe(others I.e.Strat,Leslie Paul) by adding the pick up from the"Rick"
Saw McGuinn In a small club in the 90's do an acoustic solo show with the 12 string for this song, awesome. Leo Kittle opened, also solo and acoustic
Hate spell check! Leo Kottke
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I've seen McGuinn's solo show about 4 or 5 times, all in small clubs or very intimate old theaters. Always fantastic
@@AaronJoseph-t4b '...the Rickenbacher bred the " Humbucker"...' Wherever did you get that from? The humbucker pickup was invented by Seth Lover at Gibson!
An older person did write it. Goes back thousands of years.
I think 2000 🙂
In the 60s, the 3 B's went from Bach, Beethoven and Brahms to Beatles, Beach Boys and The Byrds.
Don't forget The Band.
@hannejeppesen1809
I didn't.
The lyrics are taken almost verbatim from the book of Ecclesiastes, as found in the King James Version of the Bible, (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)
Amen!
Funny that lyrics that come right out of the bible make you feel good.
Totally Vietnam era (my era) and this song was featured in the movie Forest Gump. It's such a timeless classic--still on my regular playlist all these years later.
Profound and deep. Yes, thats the Bible, our life's guide book.
I manage quite well without it. Most wars are based on religion. Christians vs Muslims etc. Why is the Bible 'better' than the Koran? I'm just an average white privileged person.
I graduated in 1968, this was our class song and it is written inside the front cover of our 1968 School Year Book. I love the memories this song brings to me🥰
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 in the King James Version of the Bible.
You could definitely say this was written by an "older person". The Alpha and the Omega.
Great comment!!
😄... Great comment. Very, well done. 🙂
A time for peace. I swear its not too late. Gets me everytime. Been praying for peace for decades.
and we havent learn anything, we are still have war in 2020s
I guess we need to Pray for peace more!
My Mom loved this. Played it at her funeral in 2005.
RIP MOM🖤
Same at my husband's funeral!
@heymargarita9950 ❤️🩹
This bible verse was also read at President John F. Kennedy's funeral, November 25, 1963.
The 12-string guitar gave The Byrds a very distinctive sound.
Tom Petty liked the 12-string too, and definitely was influenced by the Byrds. Even covered them on the “Full Moon Fever” album.
In the 60s and 70s, music was such an integral part of life for us. Some of it was spiritual, some was political, some poetry and some was fun or radically different. Seemed like so many of the song writers took the events of the day and converted them into a message that resonated. We felt this music deep into our bones.
Ray Stevens was the fun part.
I also remember the song Shaving Cream by Benny Bell made a brief return on the local radio station.
I had the pleasure of working a couple of shows with the Byrds (reunion tour) back in my sound engineering days. Roger McGuinn was a class act and more than willing to share his stories. Thanks for the memories!
Lyrics come from Ecclesiastes, so you're right with the lyrics being profound and standing the test of time. Solomon definitely knew how to write poetry.
I quoted Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 at my mother’s memorial service in January 2023. She was 99 when she passed just after Thanksgiving. She was a Navy Wave for 9 years during WWII.
Sorry for your loss.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 is my favorite verse from the Bible. It was read at my father's funeral.
I came here to say that.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, 6 a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, 7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, 8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.
lyrics came directly from the bible
Best reaction ever. You nailed it. Biblical.❤
This is Vietnam era, but the song that was the real anthem for soldiers was "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" sung by The Animals.
Their version of Dylan's 'Tambourine Man ' is lovely as well 😁
Funny you bring up it sounds like it would be in a Vietnam movie. This song was in Forrest Gump and it was played after after he came back from Vietnam. 😂
A great group with a lot of history. This song was a monster hit based on Biblical words. Gram Parsons joined the Byrds and was instrumental in making them a country rock group who released the album Sweetheart of The Rodeo. Gram and Chris Hillman later formed the Flying Burrito's Brothers another country rock group. Gram Parsons also kicked off the career of Emmylou Harris, one of the great voices in country music history and she is still performing today 50 years later. Like so many others Gram died much too young of a drug overdose. Thank you for featuring this one, it brings me back to the season of my youth.
checked out the Flying Burrito's Brothers yea they were pretty good
@@WayneGardnerMIHS Give your ears a treat and listen to some of Gram's duets with Emmylou. Grievous Angel is still in my top ten of albums.
Heading to a friend's funeral in a couple hours. Thamk you for this reminder.
"Feels Biblical in a way". Nailed it!! :)
Mid 60s music was an explosion of profoundly new music in an unprecented time in our country. I was in high school and had no idea it would still be listened to and enjoyed by new generations when I was 76 years old. '65, '66, and '67 were the height of its glory.
You were a helluva old High Schooler!
Folk singer Pete Seger put the song together based on Ecclesiasties
Edward Norton plays Pete in the Dylan movie.
Now, you are beginning to understand the difference between a 20 year old in the 60's versus a 20 year old in the 90's up to present day.
The lyrics are based on Ecclesiastes 3 which begins " To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"
You saw Roger McGuinn playing on Bob Dylan's "My Back Pages" all star performance. McGuinn was the master of guitar hooks that he played while he was singing. What a great talent!
Basically they quote the Book of Ecclesiastes from the Old Testament and made a folk song out of it- covering the original Pete Seeger folk song
The wise words of King Solomon 🙏
This is a peace anthem.
"A time for war"... Mmm, not exactly.
It is believed the writer of Ecclesiastes was King Solomon, known as a pretty wise guy. 😀
This is the quintessential hippie song!
Yeah God is a pretty awesome songwriter when people choose to listen to Him.
Awesome comment! So true.
Has he written a hit lately?
@andreaschmall5560 God and the bible has inspired most gospel songs all through the ages. So many awesome stories to be learned from the Word of God.
@@andreaschmall5560 Haters going to hate
@ Who are these haters?
The guy on the far left looking like he's sitting by himself is none other than David Crosby of Crosby Stills Nash & Young.
This song was written by the great Folk singer Pete Seeger.. and the birds turned it into a rock and roll upbeat folk song..
Next song to try is the upbeat rock version of Bob Dylan's Mr Tambourine Man, also try....
- All I Really Want to Do (A Sonny and Cher cover)
- Eight Miles High (big must to try this song)
- Mr. Spaceman
- So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star
- My Back Pages
- Lay Lady Lay
PS the guy in the photo of the album cover with the granny glasses on is none other than Rodger McGuinn, he is the lead singer of the band
This is from GOD ALL MIGHTYS HEART PERIOD
This is pure 60's, despite being a cover. It embraces the essence of what many of us believed then and some still do.
One of my favorite songs of all time. There was a lot of spiritual searching by the young folks of that era (me included), and it is not surprising that Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 verses 1-7 became a popular song.
"DUDE!!" It's right from the King James Bible!! 😊
Holy freak that the so moralistic, bible-thumping dude didn’t get that!
And, as usual, an atheist like myself, knows the Bible better than someone who posits that they’re so moral. 😂
@@ginger9cookie As an Atheist, I highly doubt that you know the Bible better than most Christians.
@timcarr6401 - Plenty of atheists know the Bible better than Christians. That's why they're atheists. A lot of them also live more moral and less hypocritical lives as well.
@@ginger9cookie Do you know Romans 1:18 to 32?
The words will always be relevant. I've loved this for decades now.
These words have been relevant for more than a thousand years now
Your really getting into rock and roll I love it we had such great music I’m glad your bringing it to life again
This is definitely based on wisdom because it was written by King David's son, though not Solomon and you can find it in Ecclesiastes. I love you being able to put these puzzle pieces together without any context. You nailed it when you said it's something your mom would listen to and it feels biblical!
Side note...in the song "American Pie" the 4th verse lyrics included "The birds flew off with a fallout shelter, Eight miles high and falling fast...". I don't pertain to know exactly what he means but I believe it's a double entendre since the Byrds had the messive hit "Eight Miles High"
My favorite at the time, the Byrds were fantastic. Very talented members……vocals and glorious 12 string.
David Crosby's gorgeous voice - RIP, my dearest love ❤❤
Crosby didn't sing lead on this. Backing vocals.
This is the era where we thought there could be peace on earth, where love overcame hate, where everyone was equal. Boy were we frigging wrong!!!
Don't know how we'll ever get back to those days. Sometimes I'm glad I'm old.
I like to think we came close.
Those who are not Christians have thought they were morally superior to prior generations, but they would usher in a time of peace --then WW1 started. "Ah, peace would finally come after that devastating war". Nope, WW2 began and more bloodshed.
It felt like a time full of possibilities. I’m glad we had it even for a short while. I’ve lost faith that we’re ever going to stop hating and fighting each other. My time left here is short but I feel bad for the current and future generations.
Great song! Since David Crosby was a part of this group, I'm going to suggest for like the 10th time that u check out Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young! Listen to Teach Your Children! U will love it!
Forget Young. Crosby, Stills and Nash were perfect!
Exactly!@@gilliansl
I still have my original 45rpm record!! I kept every record i ever bought!
Wish I did
Often said at weddings and funerals
It’s Biblical
This was such an iconic song that still applies today.
This is song is from the Bible. This song was played at my sisters funeral, she passed at age 45 of cancer. Great reaction and I love this song.❤️✌🏻🎶
This is played in every other movie about the 60’s or Vietnam
And the EARLY 70s i was born in 1960,
1965. The mid sixties had its own peculiar sound after George Harrison introduced the First Rickenbacker 12 string guitar. That’s where that 60’s jangly sound comes from.
McGuinn popularized the Rickenbacker, especially in the US.
@@kbrewski1 After he, along with millions of others, heard George Harrison play it on the 'A Hard Day’s Night' album in1964.
Per Google "Turn, turn, turn is a hit 1965 folk song written by Pete Seeger and performed by the Byrds. It expresses the reality of a changing, or turning, world in which there is a time and place for everything. Applied to an academic context, the song suggests a natural ebb and flow of ideas and perspectives.Dec 4, 2019" Lyrics. The lyrics are taken almost verbatim from the book of Ecclesiastes, as found in the King James Version of the Bible, (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) though the sequence of the words was rearranged for the song.
Believe it or not, The Byrds gave birth to the description, "heavy metal." A music critic back in the 60's described their sound as "the heavy metal sound of the byrds," thanks to that metallic sounding Rickenbacker 12 string of Roger McGuinn.
I spoke of this a few days ago and there he sits! The guy with the shaggy bangs and tan jacket, Gram Parsons, one of the fathers of country/southern rock (shout out for the other, Mike Nesmith formerly of The Monkees. His leaving us so young was tragic but read up on what happened after, which is truly one of rock's most bizarre tales. Gram was a haunted musical genius. The Byrds were plagued with comings and goings of several musicians, including David Crosby. This and 8Miles High are my faves. They really breathed different life into this Pete Seger song. Love it.❤
I heard from Colin Mochrie that several years ago The Byrds did a reunion tour and were joined by George W Bush, who pulled double duty playing both drums and the keyboard. Their manager told press that "A Bush in the band is worth two in The Byrds."
Mochrie was pulling your leg. That never happened.
@@mikecaetano I thought that was a bit of a weird newscaster story! 😉
It's straight scripture. It's Ecclesiastes. Just google "To Everything there is a season" and it pops right up. They quoted the Bible in a song and it charted big. And this is folk rock.
Love this song.
An "older" person did write this. McGuinn amped his 12-string. My favorite song is Chestnut Mare. They made many popular, and sometimes controversial songs while together. They covered a lot of Dylan, folk, self-penned tunes. Jim/Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, David Crosby, Chris Hillman, Gram Parsons, Clarence White, Byron Berline, and others were Byrds in on form or another. "He Was A Friend of Mine", "I want to Grow Up to Be A Politician", "Jesus Is Just Alright", "Mr. Tambourine Man", and "My Back Pages" (the last 2 are early Dylan tunes) are all a part of the Byrds. 20 Essential Tracks is a good place to start. This song was recorded Sept 09, 1965.
“Feels biblical.” Bingo! Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Any oldsters like me remember during the early to mid 1980's this was the music that played for the "Time Magazine" TV ad? 😂.
Pete Seger was leaving a fecord company after being rejected when he pulled this verse out of his pocket, and was inspired to put a melody to it. I believe this was his first hit song. Check out him singing this with Judy Collins on an old TV show. Amazing😮❤
Incredible song and lyrics for all times. Thanks so much for posting and reacting to this great classic🍂🍃
When I was growing up my aunt and uncle gave my sister and I all their 45s. We played those records over and over. All the great 60s stuff was in there including this one and other Byrds songs. I love this. We also had the Beatles, Hollies, Rolling Stones, Association, Buffalo Springfield, all the great stuff. When they had kids of their own, we gave the records back to them for their kids to enjoy.
FANTASTIC GROUP! Still listen to them to this day..listen to EIGHT MILES HIGH next :)
You may never see complete peace in the world abroad, but through Christ, the Prince of Peace, you can obtain inner peace through HIM that God gives us when you are ready to open your heart to HIM and accept it.
The Lord opens hearts like He did for Lydia in Acts 16: 14.
God's peace isn't merely the absence of war. "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those
on whom His favor rests." (Luke 2:14 NIV)
AMEN, Brother...MARANATHA❤
You should learn The Byrds original lineup.
ROGER MCGUINN>lead guitar, 12 string Rickenbacker, lead vocals
DAVID CROSBY> rhythm guitar, vocals (later formed Crosby Stills Nash and Young).
GENE CLARK>Lead vocals
CHRIS HILLMAN>bass guitar, vocals (later in Flying Burrito Brothers etc)
MICHAEL CLARKE>drums
In my opinion the most talented and influential band in the USA. They were a huge influence on the Beatles, Tom Petty, R.E.M, and many others. They have great songs like "Eight miles high", "So you want to be a rock'n roll star", "Younger than yesterday", "Time Between", "Renaisence Fair", "Thoughts and words", "Going Back" , "Ballad of Easy Rider"... Well, their first five albums are perfect.
There's a documentary called Echo in the Canyon that talks about the Byrds and several other bands that contributed to the sound that came out of Laurel Canyon in the 60s. I think you've reacted to most of them. It also has a concert with tributes to the music of that time frame. I think you'd find it well worth the watch for some great insights and just awesome music overall. What influenced what, and why today it's still as meaningful as ever.
It's kind of scary that they came out of Laurel canyon since that is a known mkultra, CIA operation
I grew up with this music. It was my mom’s music. It does come around the Vietnam War. So maybe they had lost some childhood friends around this time. I knew this one was gonna be one that hits you differently.
THIS was MY teenage music!
Finally! I have been waiting for someone to react to this song. A favorite of mine.
Yup, I'm old enough to remember when that one was new too. The Byrds used the very twangy electric guitar sound that was popular in the 60s, yet many of their songs edged more toward folk. This one, written by Pete Seeger, "My Back Pages" and "Mr Tambourine Man", both by Bob Dylan, have deep folk roots.
Great pick. Love the sixties music best
This is Folk Rock. Always wanted to hear Elvis do it as Gospel.
Vietnam era song. Brings back lots of memories - some good, some bad
When I'm home I always have the TV on. And then it's on channel: 192TV. That's a channel with only music from the 60s, 70s and the 80s. I enjoy it immensely. So I hear this song very regurly. And I love it. I"m dancing while dusting. LOL!!!!!
The wonder years
MY FAVORITE BYRDS SONG...about my Grandmother's favorite BOOK! LOVE THIS SONG: SO, SO MUCH!! THANKS, BP!!!
Love this song has so many meanings
As I understand, this was written by Pete Seeger after one of his songs was banned. He decided to give his message by quoting from the Bible, figuring that (back then) they couldn't ban that. So your comments about an old man imparting wisdom was true, but that old man was King Solomon, which also made it Biblical.
Christian lyrics have not been banned. Christian music is huge in the U.S. . Also their are still musical artists who incorporate God into their music especially in country music
Ahhh that jangly Rickenbacker sound of my childhood! If you ever want to go down the Rick Rabbithole, check out early Tom Petty, REM, early Romantics, and The Jam.
Right out of Ecclesiastes….oh… and you probably heard the verses being read in Footloose… A Time to Dance…
i and many others always thought the debut of tom petty and the heartbreakers, "american girl" (one of their 1st singles), was a dead wringer of roger mcguinn and the byrds. roger even said when he first heard "american girl" he thought it WAS him and why couldn't he remember recording it lol. the beautiful, ethereal, jangly 12 string guitar - the melody of angels - unite these two gorgeous songs ❤️
Happy to say that Roger McGuinn (lead singer) continues to tour, 60 years after the fact. He does a solo show these days. He still carries a twelve string Rickenbaker, along with a couple of acoustic guitars.
The Boomers were raised on the Bible so we were far more philosophical and spiritual in a far more different way than today ....I don't think we were as angry....we did our protests and wrote a lot of music to get our points across but there was less riotous behavior....this is just my take on it....
Except for the race riots, the 68 Democratic Convention and a few other events. ...
Roger McGuinn and is 12 string electric guitar! 12 strings are so amazing. McGuinn, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, just to name a couple. Also it is a Bible verse. Eclesiastes 3:1-8
EIGHT MILES HIGH Live, did not know they Rocked like that.
The Byrds were what happened when folk music (Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan) met the electric guitar, and the Byrds had three guitarists, one of them usually playing a 12-string.
This group has some hits, worth the dive
A stitch before my time this song was already on classic radio in yhe 70s when i was rocking. Classic good stuff of an era that was filled with war on tv every night.
A great song all around and a big hit from 1965! One for the wife to react to!
Pete Seeger wrote this in 1959 and was first recorded in the early 60's by, Pete, Judy Collins and others (including a German version by Marlene Dietrich). The Byrd's 1965 version is the most successful. You are correct that it is, indeed, Biblical.
David Crosby came from the Byrds. Graham Nash came from the Hollies. Stephen Stills and Neil Young were in Buffalo Springfield.
I saw them play at beach in muskegon, michigan during the 80's. The romantics also played too, great concert! Peace from Northern Michigan!