Like Dylan, most of The Byrds came from a folk background. (L to R) Crosby, Clark, Dylan, Clarke, McGuinn ©gsjansen He heard their ‘Mr Tambourine Man, the recording that essentially created the template for the folk rock, and actually joined them on stage – the first time he mingled with mortals of the electric persuasion. Don’t forget, it was The Byrds who lured Dylan into a band context.
Most of The Byrds finest songs from their golden era were of that ilk – the trademark McGuinn guitar and vocal the Crosby harmonies the stunning Hillman bass-lines the cool, stoned hipster attitude the jingle-jangle sound. Even if you can piece out whether it was Paul or John who wrote it, they’re all still much more Lennon/McCartney than Lennon or McCartney. Think of The Beatles circa “Rubber Soul”, songs like ‘Wait’, ‘And Your Bird Can Sing’, ‘You’re Going to Lose That Girl’. It’s fascinating how strong personalities can sometimes meld and subjugate themselves to a group voice. They really were a band in the fullest sense of the term. I’m not saying that David Crosby was The Auteur of The 1966-68 Byrds.
Hillman (dirty look): That’s a Crosby song.ĬR (yet undaunted): How about ‘Renaissance Fair’?ĬR got daunted, M&H got hazier and mazier, and though they tried to be cooperative and communicative, the interview was less than memorable or revealing. McQuinn (dirty look): That’s a Crosby song.Ĭollege Reporter (undaunted): How about ‘Dolphin’s Smile’? College Reporter (trying helpfully to jar their memories, suggesting songs from the new album): How about ‘Tribal Gathering’?
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