7. "Turn! Turn! Turn!" Another Seeger song, "Turn! Turn! Turn!," also became part of the anti-Vietnam soundtrack when The Byrds recorded their version, which hit No. 1 in 1965. Here's Seeger ...
While Bob Dylan was known in the national folk scene, mostly for his protest songs, The Byrds were the ones who soared to the top of the charts with their cover of "Mr. Tambourine Man".
Here are four great songs by various famous artists you didn’t know featured Stephen Stills, in honor of the rock legend’s 80th birthday.
Eight Miles High demonstrates the power of a good arrangment. With bass building like a gathering thundercloud, rumbling guitar chords and tumbling drums usher in Roger McGuinn's memorable four ...
In the meantime, among the artists we spoke to about their favourite Byrds songs was Brett Rademaker of Beachwood Sparks, a band who owe a conspicuous debt to The Byrds. It turned out that Brett ...
"I was always into the Byrds and they had a song called 'Mr. Tambourine Man' back in the '60s that was a giant hit – and it was a hit with me," Hamilton added. "It really embedded in my mind ...
Followed then by old-time Byrds-gospel, “Oil in My Lamp.” Jaunty guitar interplay, but a paltry song. McGuinn’s feeling vocal and Clarence White’s hick picking bring it all back home with ...
Songs & Friends,’ the singer and guitarist weaves Byrds favorites with folk, blues and sea shanties, the core of much of the music produced by the band some called &quot ...
Lean and direct songs delivered with Byrds jangle and Stonesy swagger. From the first album in 1978 to the present day, we're covering the big hits and more. Come see a gig and you'll be surprised ...