The Byrds

[dogleg97]

to all like me, I salute the Nam vets..the vets most unrespected in this country.

[GeorgeVreelandHill]

Great music from a great era.

I love it.

George Vreeland Hill

[Syzygy60]

smoke a joint 15 year older and take a magic swirling trip

[Syzygy60]

the hollies did a whole album of dylan covers

[liastein1]

another great Bob Dylan song men. this is a cover

[MsOallen]

I was still running around, finding my feet, peeing my knickers (probably!), not to mention the bed, sucking my fingers, attendee of junior school, blah, blah, blah, and all the other childhood memories I can think of when this tune was around! Ahhh!

[JimmyCarlinSk8]

omg I thought this was a Bob Dylan song?! Though I like Dylans best it still sucks when musicians keeps on covering each other :( So confusing!

[DarkWolf77]

@JimmyCarlinSk8 this is a Dylan song... the Byrds covered it... both are amazing

[JimmyCarlinSk8]

@DarkWolf77 oh good, was disappointed when I was told it was byrds who wrote it, looked it up, you are right!

[llangol]

@JimmyCarlinSk8 dylan wrote and sung this song, alot better than this.

[lunti1000]

The time has come for a new generation, the generation of a Second Woodstock!

[DarkWolf77]

@lunti1000 yeah they tried that back in the 90's... it failed big time... there will most likely never be another woodstock... or counter culture large enough with enough sway to pull something like that off again

[riffmagos]

Ah, to have been a teenager at Woodstock!

[duduamore]

micidiali...extraterrestri...a­ndai a Londra in autostop da Milano 4 settimane..il tempo piu' bello della mia vita.....li sentii dal vivo..mi ricordo come se fosse oggi li aspettai fuori dal locali...mostruosi..pieni fino al collo....chiesi un autografo..ricevetti un calcio in culo di quelli che fanno male......ma divenni amico..mi scambiarono per un'altra..un certo Mortimer capelli lunghi come i miei con occhiali come i miei..l'unica cosa che io non parlavo l'inglese...ah ah ha

[STFCstoneroses]

No band in history has ever had fucking cooler haircuts than these boys!!

[cjm52]

People go on about religion but ever thought there was a clever marketing guy who had an idea to make a lot of money - so he wrote a book and called it the bible !

He had to have lots of actors in his become - God , Jesus and whoever you gullible lot need to believe in if thats what you need in life.

[huho0o]

to the comment about the song imagine- of course, its anti-christ! because its anti-stupidity, anti-ignorance, and anti-things that dont matter at all but humans have created them to make differences between individuals that do not naturally exist. john lennon was all about purity and secularism and living life as it should be, not how society has brainwashed you to live. sorry that just made me laugh HA. CHA CHA CHA

[djfisher3]

@huho0o I choose to strive to be more than just an accident of nature. I choose to rise above society. I choose to teach, those who want to learn, to be in tune with the Creator of all things. I have a real spiritual relationship, not a religion. The best government is no government, our Constitution has come the closest being just to the left of Anarchy. You choose to laugh, I choose to be a Son of God. Good luck to you.

[sue2208]

Reminds me of Keith Moon, Ak & I'll tell you why:

[orderkos]

Some songs and groups stand the test of time.

[sue2208]

Reminds me of the Who!!!

[djfisher3]

Examine the words to the song "Imagine". If there was a manifest of the anti-Christ the song Imagine would be as close as anything could be. Nothing worth fighting for. No religion. No government. Nothing to kill or die for. No heaven. No hell. You just are born, eat, sleep, have babies, and die. It reduces humans to the level of the simplest living thing, I choose not to believe this.

[EMCEMITCH]

pat robertson shoukd shut up with his idiltic diatribe about the brave haitians who defeated napoleons army and became a free nation out of slavery-that also lead to president jeffersons purchase of louisiana territory in 1803 at a gratly reduced price---thanks to the brae haitian rebellion--robertsons a typical right wing idiot full of racism,paternalism and ignorance

[djfisher3]

Jim on the Rickie 12 string guitar kicks ass. That has got to be one of the best guitars ever made. I've only seen maybe 3 in my whole life. Can't beat that sound.

[iorioriorio]

Yes, my senses have been stripped stipped, slipped.damn that el

[bono300vox]

this song is from bob dylan

anyway is a great version

[Myrtle791]

As I was saying before the record changed, (-; am starting my 8th decade & still enjoy their harmonizing. The whole bit. Interesting how many songs are about a musical instrument: "Green Tambourine," "Guitar Man," "Piano Man," "The Man With The Banjo," (An old Ames Bros. hit.) "The Happy Organ." (Is that Robin Williams' "Mr. Happy?" Different organ, I think. Finally, Leroy Anderson's "Fiddle Faddle." Preferred his version of "Blue Tango." Or, "Plink, Plank, Plunk." (It IS a song!)

[Manchild1250]

The Byrds were great before Pat Robertson convinced them that John Lennon was the devil who deserved to die.

[AMATONER]

'scuse me? who told you that?

[Manchild1250]

Pat Robertson commented that had John Lennon lived, society would have been much worse off for his influence. The Byrds have become right-wing Christians since their hippy days, and even appeared on Pat Robertson's 700 Club. The fact that they would go on this whacko's show tells me that they agree with him; therefore, they must also agree with his loony comment about Lennon, not to mention all the other whacko comments Pat has made over the years.

[AMATONER]

Never heard that about the Byrds. Would you mind citing your source?

[tomthefunky]

Fuck you,manchild1250. Roger McGuinn becomes a born again Christian and you think he was glad John Lennon was killed?? You are every bit a "wacko" as Pat Robertson but your too dumb to see it.

[timjmoran]

HEY LINUS J.... this was a nice Ideer.. but methinks ya need ta work on the quality of yer photos.. these all are pretty Low- res. Nice try , tho!!!

[rasengandattebayo]

Great song! Nothing more to say!

[eaglebeak45]

Only the best pop record ever made!

[suzystar12]

Awesome song...brings back good happy memories.......

[lgkd1569]

Before my time but what a Great song, love their music

[crossbow121]

lovely to hear the good stuff again . Thanks to

LinusJames .

When I was a kid my dad used to play this on his guitar in the evenings .We lived so remote there wasnt even electricity in that part of South Africa so I guess the only option was to play.

[Izzabizz]

I'm only 16, but I love all the old songs so much! That's real good music

[sgtpeperr]

quit ego trippin

[simplyRafi]

Altough i'm only 15 years old i enjoy this music so much!!!

[ouneouneouneoune]

@simplyRafi your age has nothing to do with your taste -_-

[canadiantimberwolf1]

@simplyRafi..In 1965 when this song came out by The Byrds. I was just 7 years old and one of my many favourites from that time.It was a very cool time.

[ZidaneDaMan10]

isn't there a bob dylan song called mr. tambourine man??

[llangol]

yes, the song was written by Dylan

[seedogreed]

welcome to history, man !

[v50super]

it was 1964 and we had to wait 2 hours down the way to the cellar of Flamigo-Club London W1

on a narrow stairway - this song was worth it *****

[xXheredianXx]

my remenber

[rockchickx1]

MR. TAMBOURINE MAN! :D

love The Byrds(:

[boofygal]

Just caught this version--- it is the best .

For those of us who were there at the time , God we were lucky .

The Byrds sum up everything in the first few chords --- they really were the greatest .

[VictoriaWinters]

Thank you for making this video! It's hard to find many photos of this fantastic group!

[49erBW]

One of the 60's BEST groups! Great vocal harmonies that would stack up against anyone! Byrds, Beatles, Hollies, Beach Boys. Great sound of the 12 string RIC. Long Live the Byrds! Still Flying High! RIP Gene & Mike!

[11spike7]

This may be an extremely rare recording of the song that was not released on the original LP nor later CDs. I heard it maybe twice on the radio many years ago.

There is a different guitar track on this version.

[Treaty4]

What a great song. Good times, The Byrds, Tommy James and the Shondells,The Doors, Paul Revere and the Raiders...ahh that time may be gone but not forgotten. Thanks for the photos.

[stratman2617]

Man, this takes me back 42 years to when I was 16. The 60's had the greatest music in the world and all of us who lived it have memories that will never die. For me, the Byrds were it. They were number one in my book. The sound of Jim McGuinn's 12 string Ricenbacker is something I'll never forget. Long live The Byrds.

[Liebana1000]

I'm just a tad younger,but I concur.The music

today is largely banal,superficial and empty.

Was a bit of a fan of Soundgarten and Pearl Jam,but nothing compares to the 60's and 70's.

[mozzyboy01]

Respect to the 60's for music and style. You old timers are still cool and so is the music of that era...

[pkappel006]

thanks partner.............god bless, PKMan

[lyndloo]

@mozzyboy01 hey my friend no offense but  I resent being called an old timer I feel blessed to have bin apart of that great generation in the 60s' I! I am very cool and very hip . I do agree with you about the great music from the 60s' it was and .will always be the BEST ever !!! so with respect I say shut up!! hey u will be an old timer one day too.. no offense ... this muisc today sux !! well not all .. . Lyndloo..

[gascap12]

@lyndloo

I agree with totally the music of today is just noise, I'm an "old timer" too! ha ha

[llangol]

@mozzyboy01 Do you know you are talking about Dylan, now, too heavy for you., and no better music .

[heywoodejerblowme]

@mozzyboy01 Thanks bro.The music during the Nam era was the best.I served in the Nam with the Kiwi infantry.I have the upmost respect for the USA and their bloody great music.Us old farts groove on this stuff.

[mandoplami]

I'm also younger, but i grew up with the tapes of my father and while my classmates were listening to the 80's crap, i enjoyed the music of bands like byrds, beach boys, stones, beatles, animals, cream, etc. 25 years later i'm still hooked on this music and it seems that it is going to last forever. Eternal art!

[folkmusicgirl]

I agree 100 % about your comments. It was a time that will forever be with us.

The Byrds were the greatest! I was living in L.A. at the time and just felt so much apart of that time as the Byrds were playing & living around L.A. at that time too. I could just listen over and over to the Byrds songs and McGuinn's Rickenbacker. It's sad that Gene Clark & Mike Clarke (the drummer) both have passed on at early ages. They were a tight band with incredible harmonies and played their instruments well.

[mara235]

I think Music died around 73/74 ..so I really appreciate the youtube postings - they're great!

[jinkyman]

Ye, Brilliant Band In There Time" Music Aint What It Used To Be Nowadays Unfortunately, I Say Rock On The 60s 70s 80s Then Music Died.

[chrisherorules]

Rofl the 90's were good at the beginning, and the 80s are worse than today's crap.

[jinkyman]

No way, but we will have to agree to disagree on this one. The 60s 70s 80s were to me very good but then music died a bit now its total c-ap.

[pkappel006]

it died the day after wood stock was over 7/29/69. then disco took over the sceen about in 1976

[jinkyman]

Well All to their own, but i also liked 60s 70s 8os music to me ended after the 80s, anyhow all the best to you, whatever life gives to you ?

[Gathol]

def leppard man. but yeah who'd they learn from? and then Steve died. Def Rulz.

[bixbyglaser]

I'm politically and morally conservative, but man, the 60's rocked. I'm only 35, but I totally identify with that era. The Byrds are one of my three favorite groups, along with CSNY and the Doors. I have many other faves too, but those three stand out. As I am a big fan of L.A. as well as the 60's-70's, any combination of these two things.....well, you get the picture. Those three aforementioned bands hailed from that talent pool. McGuinn and Crosby, keep rockin'!

[mixiepaddy]

I was 18 when this came out. Young ,mad and enjoying life.

[stratman2617]

I'll always live in the 60's. The Byrds were and always will be my favorite group. This song sure brings back memories and when I hear it, it takes me back to being a young man again. Thank you Roger McGuinn!

[Byrdboy420]

Yep I watch this high right now. I am flying.Cool!

[Byrdboy420]

One of the best stoner songs of the 60's. you will fly lisening to this song.

[Bladeofblackness]

Especially on acid, im Eight Miles high!

[wizardari]

I like the video I just wish the pics weren't so blurry =/

[bevy32650]

I would love to see some videos of these guys now. Anyone have anything?

[lunalovin]

RUN DMC fuckin own hip hop.

[SodaPopElectric]

ha..i was born in '91 and i still wish it was the 60's!! Rap = Crap

people have no taste nowadays..i thank my parents deeply for letting me grow up with AWESOME music!

[fpetrozz]

born in 88, feel the same way

[WaylonJennings]

rap = crap? sounds like you were born in 1891! Most rap sucks, but it doesn't suck anymore than other mainstream genres. True hip-hop is out there, you just have to find it.

[SodaPopElectric]

hip hop sucks too(there are exceptions: Gorillaz). In fact..those are the only kinds of music i don't like besides most spoken and american pop

and yes, rap sucks way more then any of those others

[THX1438]

I second that...

[Msraia]

oh my god I understand COMPLETELY! I was born in '91 as well but pretty much all the music I listen to is from the 60s. And I owe it to my dad for exposing me to this kind of music.

I sooo wish I was born 40 years earlier so I could've been a teenager in the 60s, when most people actually had good music taste...and I could've seen the Byrds, CSN(Y), Simon&Garfunkel, The Guess Who, Cream, and all those other bands LIVE...

[SodaPopElectric]

YES! That'd be AWESOME!!

[donnaperrault]

What a bunch of enlightened young people. I grew up in the '60s. It was overall a bright and beautiful time, but we were prolly pretty dorky by todays standards. Where'd all the simple fun go. Peeps don't know how to do that anymore. Oh well, there was a lot bad stuff too back then. But the music...at least we can all enjoy it now together.

[findpeaceofmind]

What a great group. Just unbeatable. Nothing to do with the rap-crap. This music it will stay forever in our minds and in our hearts.

[brade51]

Love the photos. Byrds are the best. Better than all the rest.

[novapup2001]

Crosby harmonies are masterful.

[Babeygirl455667]

nice!

[tapiager]

i want to be a byrd.

[ericdani]

beatles.

[rickram1961]

This is such a terrific song. They certainly don't write good songs like this anymore.

[pkappel006]

the byrds & the eagles both best in their class. gene clark/and the gang.........folk rock/Dylan style. Doesn't get any better!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Renegade150474]

i agree, i loved the byrds and the eagles(still do)

[pkappel006]

let's turn the clock back to 1966. I was in 9th grade that fall and the Byrds were playing on my little AM radio. To bad the music of today isn't like the tunes we heard back in 1966 and in that era.

[Renegade150474]

i cant turn the clock back tht far lol pkappel006,as i werent born until 1974,however i grew up listening to the 60s and 70s,my favourite decades were the 60s,70s and 80s,after that music started going downhill

[pkappel006]

your mom/dad probably listen to music in the 60's. I'm pretty open to music in the 80's but after that forget it. 70's, especially early 70's there were lot's of country/rock go'in on with a twang to it, AKA eagles,and many more bands. Gordon Lightfoot is a good example of folk/with a twang to it. He is still alive and playing on tour. Ask your parents if they like him.....take care, PK

[Renegade150474]

i love the beatles,the beach boys,the byrds,the eagles,also i love listening to bon jovi and meatloaf

[horselips]

This song will be played and loved long after today's crap has been forgotten.

[raerip]

very true

[CJurasin]

Horselips: I'll second and third that statement!!! ;-)

DEATH to RapCrap!!

[kaleyjoi]

wonderful songs, bring back the great old days, when a rock band could rocknroll.

[madvocate]

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[Boss9878]

best song always black and white video the shit

[neponsetriver]

"Eight Miles High" was my favorite Byrds song. It got pulled from the radio because it was taken to be a drug song.

[dancegypsy]

Thanks, LinusJames. One of my top favorite groups, too, not only of the '60's but beyond.

[steve01274]

MY NO 1 SONG FROM THE 60S

[turauegot]

It was alright but, some of the pics are a bit hazy.

[Gildorvb1]

Yeah i liked david crosby way better in the byrds than now in crosby stills & nash

[edlutton]

Great Photo's I think I need Contacts, either that or your FxxKin Blind.

[thozzman]

LinusJames, nice nostalgia trip, but how come every slide is so blurry?

[Rhondalove]

Definitely a Time Machine.

[27lizardking87]

bob dylan's cover kicks this in the ass

[brockvond]

Since Dylan wrote it, can he really be said to hav covered it? Both versions are to listen to many times.

[agnitumpl]

gr8

[15476]

awesome song.

[brade51]

Great photos