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THE BYRDS MR TAMBOURINE MAN [/size]
LP Released June 21, 1965
CD Released:1996
Recorded January 20 – April 22, 1965, Columbia Studios, Hollywood, CA
Label Columbia
Format:[email protected]
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The Byrds had an unmistakable sound when their debut album, Mr. Tambourine Man, burst upon the music world in 1965. The jangle of guitars, including the 12-string of Jim (soon to be) Roger McGuinn, and their high soaring harmonies combined to establish a new musical type known as folk rock. Jim McGuinn (guitar), Gene Clark (tambourine), David Crosby (guitar), Chris Hillman (bass), and Michael Clarke (drums) combined their voices and talents to produce some of the finest music of the era.
Gene Clark would only appear on their first two albums before leaving, but would make his mark as he wrote or co-wrote five of the songs. He also tended to be the center of attention when the group appeared live. His song, “I’ll Feel A Whole Lot Better,” remains a classic of the time period. This anti-romantic love song featured sensitive and intelligent lyrics and is equal to just about anything written during the sixties. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked it number 234 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. “Here Without You” features haunting poetry backed by a memorable melody.
The early Byrds will always be best remembered for their connection to the music of Bob Dylan. They did not so much interpret his songs as they re-created them. Dylan also owes a debt of gratitude to the Byrds for presenting his music to the masses and expanding his fan base.
“Mr. Tambourine Man,” as played and sung by The Byrds, is one of the signature songs of the sixties, and is hopefully instantly recognizable to any fan of rock music. It bridges the gap between folk and rock and between such artists as Bob Dylan and The Beatles. The 12-string guitar, which underpins the sound and the multi-layered harmonies, is perfection. It was a deserved number one hit. Interestingly, the Byrds’ version would rank higher on Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time than Dylan’s original at 76 vs. 106.
Tracklist
1."Mr. Tambourine Man" (Bob Dylan) – 2:29
2."I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better" (Gene Clark) – 2:32
3."Spanish Harlem Incident" (Bob Dylan) – 1:57
4."You Won't Have to Cry" (Gene Clark, Jim McGuinn) – 2:08
5."Here Without You" (Gene Clark) – 2:36
6."The Bells of Rhymney" (Idris Davies, Pete Seeger) – 3:30
7."All I Really Want to Do" (Bob Dylan) – 2:04
8."I Knew I'd Want You" (Gene Clark) – 2:14
9."It's No Use" (Gene Clark, Jim McGuinn) – 2:23
10."Don't Doubt Yourself, Babe" (Jackie DeShannon) – 2:54
11."Chimes of Freedom" (Bob Dylan) – 3:51
12."We'll Meet Again" (Ross Parker, Hughie Charles) – 2:07
13."She Has a Way" (Gene Clark) – 2:25
14."I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better" [Alternate Version] (Gene Clark) – 2:28
15."It's No Use" [Alternate Version] (Gene Clark, Jim McGuinn) – 2:24
16."You Won't Have to Cry" [Alternate Version] (Gene Clark, Jim McGuinn) – 2:07
17."All I Really Want to Do" [Single Version] (Bob Dylan) – 2:02
18."You and Me" [Instrumental] (David Crosby, Gene Clark, Jim McGuinn) – 2:11
Tracks 13-18 1996 CD reissue bonus tracks
The Byrds
Jim McGuinn - lead guitar, vocals
Gene Clark - rhythm guitar, tambourine, vocals
David Crosby - rhythm guitar, vocals
Chris Hillman - electric bass
Michael Clarke - drums
Additional Personnel
Bill Pittman, Jerry Cole - rhythm guitar (tracks 1, 8 )
Larry Knechtel - electric bass (tracks 1, 8 )
Leon Russell - electric piano (tracks 1, 8 )
Hal Blaine - drums (tracks 1, 8 )
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