Buffalo Bill Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Does anybody like the Byrds, Man? I have their greatest hits in the car just now. Some beautiful stuff. A bit like the Beatles, but sang with Califor-ni-a accents. My Tambourine Man, Feel a whole lot better, Turn Turn Turn. Gene Clark, died in 1991 aged just 46. The best song for me though is 'I'm coming Back'; very haunting. I might play this at my funeral. The Byrds: discuss. Buffalo Bill . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgiegirl Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Love them, Love Mr Spacemen, 8 miles high. Much more than just a Dylan cover band that they are falsely accused of being. Have a wee soft spot for Mr Tambourine man as it was no1 when my mammy & daddy started "going out" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Kidd Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Made a career out of putting jangly guitars over other people's songs. Good tunes though. Reminds me of the Wonder Years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbill Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 There's a live album called "Untitled" which is worth searching out. The version I bought had an extra CD with other stuff on it, including alternative versions. Well worth a listen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Made a career out of putting jangly guitars over other people's songs. Good tunes though. Reminds me of the Wonder Years. That's the nail on the head, Walter Old Chap. They took the words of Dylan and gave them the sound of The Beatles. Nice easy formula for 1965. Of course they moved on a bit after that. Band changes; changes to their sound such as 'space-rock' and 'country'. Mcguire still kicking about, I see. Buffalo Bill . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Mcguire? Mcguinn! Buffalo Bill . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 The Byrds are quite possibly the most underrated band to come out of the 1960's, especially in this country. They are quite simply phenomenal. The Notorious Byrds Brothers and Younger Than Yesterday are perhaps my favourite albums - the Chris Hillman penned Thoughts & Words off the latter a great song, but also Artificial Energy & Draft Morning off the former superb too. BB - Going Back. Great tune done well by the Byrds but You Tube it and check out the Dusty Springfield version. Re the band line ups - David Crosby was an egotistical bum (as well as a cracking musician) so he split at Monterray to form CSN+Y after consorting with The Buffalo Springfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I didn't really know who they were untill I watched Forest Gump and heard their song 'Turn Turn Turn' in the soundtrack. I love that song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 The Byrds are quite possibly the most underrated band to come out of the 1960's, especially in this country. They are quite simply phenomenal. The Notorious Byrds Brothers and Younger Than Yesterday are perhaps my favourite albums - the Chris Hillman penned Thoughts & Words off the latter a great song, but also Artificial Energy & Draft Morning off the former superb too. BB - Going Back. Great tune done well by the Byrds but You Tube it and check out the Dusty Springfield version. Re the band line ups - David Crosby was an egotistical bum (as well as a cracking musician) so he split at Monterray to form CSN+Y after consorting with The Buffalo Springfield. A 'Crosby' tween Charles Bronson and My Name is Earl. Will check out the Springfield link mate. Buffalo Bill . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 A 'Crosby' tween Charles Bronson and My Name is Earl. Will check out the Springfield link mate. Buffalo Bill . Springfield? This is heading towards Neil Young. :cool_shades_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 The Byrds are quite possibly the most underrated band to come out of the 1960's, especially in this country. They are quite simply phenomenal. The Notorious Byrds Brothers and Younger Than Yesterday are perhaps my favourite albums - the Chris Hillman penned Thoughts & Words off the latter a great song, but also Artificial Energy & Draft Morning off the former superb too. BB - Going Back. Great tune done well by the Byrds but You Tube it and check out the Dusty Springfield version. Re the band line ups - David Crosby was an egotistical bum (as well as a cracking musician) so he split at Monterray to form CSN+Y after consorting with The Buffalo Springfield. There's a sensational Crosby song on my mega-expanded legacy ultimate bonus-tracked copy of Younger Than Yesterday - I'm away to find out what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 There's a sensational Crosby song on my mega-expanded legacy ultimate bonus-tracked copy of Younger Than Yesterday - I'm away to find out what it is. Would that be "Lady Friend"? It's a belter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Would that be "Lady Friend"? It's a belter. I like that. But the one I'm thinking of is "It Happens Each Day" (first bonus track on the expanded CD), which is quite simply one of the most beautiful melodies I've ever heard. I think Younger Than Yesterday is their best album. Still some semblance of togetherness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I like that. But the one I'm thinking of is "It Happens Each Day" (first bonus track on the expanded CD), which is quite simply one of the most beautiful melodies I've ever heard.I think Younger Than Yesterday is their best album. Still some semblance of togetherness. Ah yes. I think I agree that YTY is their best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Springfield? This is heading towards Neil Young. :cool_shades_ He'll be onto Manassas before you know it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I like 'em a lot. Harmonies were wonderful. Some ropey albums though. That said, 'Sweetheart Of The Rodeo' is a big favourite of mine, being a bit of a Gram-head. As for other solo-Byrd stuff, Gene Clark's 'No Other' is a great album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I like 'em a lot. Harmonies were wonderful. Some ropey albums though. That said, 'Sweetheart Of The Rodeo' is a big favourite of mine, being a bit of a Gram-head. As for other solo-Byrd stuff, Gene Clark's 'No Other' is a great album. SotR - A good choice sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaap's Sigh Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I like 'em a lot. Harmonies were wonderful. Some ropey albums though. That said, 'Sweetheart Of The Rodeo' is a big favourite of mine, being a bit of a Gram-head. As for other solo-Byrd stuff, Gene Clark's 'No Other' is a great album. That is a class album. The first track (Life's Greatest Fool) is a great song. I didn't know that he died so young. Think someone mentioned earlier in this thread that he died in his forties. Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freewheelin' Jambo Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 They murdered "My Back Pages" but I still like them. Like "All I really Wanna do" Great band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 He'll be onto Manassas before you know it... Almost cut my hair at that one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Made a career out of putting jangly guitars over other people's songs. Good tunes though. Reminds me of the Wonder Years. Haha, just what I was thinking, though you need to give them some respect for what they made, they did some good stuff. FWIW, I preferred the Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Haha, just what I was thinking, though you need to give them some respect for what they made, they did some good stuff. FWIW, I preferred the Eagles. You poor barsteward. When did they take your ears away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 When did they take your ears away? When he asked them to, which was just after he heard Greaseful Queasy Feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 The Byrds are quite possibly the most underrated band to come out of the 1960's, especially in this country. They are quite simply phenomenal. The Notorious Byrds Brothers and Younger Than Yesterday are perhaps my favourite albums - the Chris Hillman penned Thoughts & Words off the latter a great song, but also Artificial Energy & Draft Morning off the former superb too. BB - Going Back. Great tune done well by the Byrds but You Tube it and check out the Dusty Springfield version. Re the band line ups - David Crosby was an egotistical bum (as well as a cracking musician) so he split at Monterray to form CSN+Y after consorting with The Buffalo Springfield. Spot on there my Marxist chum! YTY is a fabby lp. They had everything you want in band, they morphed from one type of band to another, both in terms of musical output, and band membership. Suppose with McGuinn as the only 'ever present' you could say they were his band really. I'm a sucker for their early stuff, 8 Miles High etc, I just love that type of music really. Oh, and 5th Dimension was their coolest cover. They look the nuts on that magic carpet! Eyeing up my copy as we speak. Cheers. Must check that Dusty track on ya tube, cheers for the tip off Boris:). Tuning into Mr Matthews this Saturday? N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 You poor barsteward. When did they take your ears away? GIRUY. I love easy listening man, unless its mid 90's indie, then that is my forte. Hotel California is a classic, but I can appreciate that nuggets like yourself only like stuff that hurts yer ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 GIRUY. I love easy listening man, unless its mid 90's indie, then that is my forte. Hotel California is a classic, but I can appreciate that nuggets like yourself only like stuff that hurts yer ears. You must be permo, to listen to that aural *****! Nighty night children of the jam. NT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 And no-one has mentioned Gram Parsons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 You must be permo, to listen to that aural *****! Nighty night children of the jam. NT Haha, ok. Enjoy bursting yer eardrums to stuff we disagree with. I'm off to bed with a rather nice tune chosen by Joy Division tonight. Hope you approve father NT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wibble Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Have loved the Byrds for as many years as I have loved Motorhead, The Damned and The Ramones. Quality stuff. Other great sounds of the era that you should check out include: Grateful Dead: American Beauty (one of the best albums ever) Byrds related gear: Crosby Stills Nash & Young: Four way street Other ageing hippy classics: Country Joe and the Fish (political, drug induced, part songs) Canned Heat (great blues based hippy rock) Love n Peace to all brothers and sisters......man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Cheers. Must check that Dusty track on ya tube, cheers for the tip off Boris:). Tuning into Mr Matthews this Saturday? N. Indeed I shall. Young Boris Jnr wouldn't have it any other way. I may even pop along to Tynie later on in the afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Almost cut my hair at that one!! It's OK Dave, you don't have to cry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I have read some nonsense on here, but the idea of te Eagles being better than the Byrds may be the best yet. Without the Byrds there wouldn't have been any Eagles. Fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 And no-one has mentioned Gram Parsons? Has anyone seen this? It's entertaining in a minor comedy classic sort of way. As my kids love it and demand to watch it about once every three months, it has become a firm favourite chez nous. http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=12850 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 Some good 'tips' on here. Will see if I can sample on Youtube. Buffalo Bill . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 And no-one has mentioned Gram Parsons? I did! I love Gram unconditionally. He was the reason that I bought 'Sweetheart...' Pity he was such a dick. Still, the first two Flying Burrito Bros albums are great too. Now, that was who The Eagles really ripped off. "I hate the *****in' Eagles, man" - The Dude Amen to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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