Guess I like the Younger Than Yesterday version. This is a bit more chunky and seems that Michael Clarke's drumming is a bit stiffer here. Never heard it before, though, and any Byrds is GOOD Byrds. Great guitar sound and, as usual, Hillman's bass work is stunning.
This song was recorded at RCA studio's where the Byrds recorded that song and this was what they wanted for the original single. Unfortunately Columbia would've sue them if that song wasn't recorded at theri own studio's. This song would've been a huge hit if they had the freedom to release it as a single at RCA studio's.
There are two mixes of this particular version. This one has a little distortion, but Gene Clark's acoustic guitar is much clearer and more audible on this mix than the stereo mix that first appeared on the CD version of "Never Before". This mix appears as a bonus track on the 1996 expanded reissue of "Fifth Dimension". Why it was originally left off the album is inexplicable. The version that appeared on "Younger Than Yesterday" was actually recorded in February 1966, at Crosby's request.
The Mono version of this take has its own sound, a little further out there along with a mix including a stronger bass line and drum. This stereo mix is clearer, which is great in some ways--but distortion and a near phasing effect on the mono version are pretty darn cool. The Byrds were rockin' when they recorded this cut! Yes, I agree--clearly superior here to its recording on other dates.
The Columbia Studios, old school big league analog recording machines and heavy compression especially on the Rick plus Roger's experiments. See if there is any pictorial history on Columbia from this era.
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I've always loved this song since I was a teenager. I wonder if Line6 or any other amp-modeling company has created a stomp box model of the sustain device Roger McGuinn created from a Phillips record-player amplifier. That's how his Rickenbacker sounds like a sitar in this case. Any ideas?
As a guitarist, I think the modeling of such a device would go a long way for guitarists wanting to create those sustained sounds electronically.
@CircleCityEric It really would be amazing to get a stomp box that emulated that amazing guitar sound.Or maybe even a VST plugin would do the trick.So if anybody knows of any hardware or software that can get close please let us know.
@RodCow their is a box! roger mcguinn endorsed...in fact he uses it, and no longer the rickenbacker 370 12. its the jangle box. they a bit pricie but sound like the byrds to a tee.
There are there are three versions. The RCA Version, the B-Side of Eight Miles High, which is this version, and the version on Younger than Yesterday.
Yeah, but this ain't the original BS LP release take of thsi song. This is the stereo mix of what was the B-side to the single "Eight Miles High." Frankly, this is THE superior kick-ass mix of this song. The mono version of this song, prevalent on the releases in Europe, featured a whole different vocal take. No matter what, though, this is a great song. Kept my airwaves alive in May of 1966
There's like three or four different versions of this song, isn't there? My favorite is known as "Alternate 3". Guitar solo is not as pushed up front, but it flows real good in the overall mix.
Maybe true I can hear what you are talking about for sure... but the solo is Mcguinn at his best it was mainly a Crosby song I think..
thebyrdsmusic 2 months ago
Major Byrds fan but tune nicked from Heat Wave... Martha and the Vandellas!
MsFitzzzz 2 months ago
Harmonious !!! So Psycho -Delic !!!
hydraIX 7 months ago
Love the original mon single version mix best, it had mote power.
Gooseberry51 7 months ago
Guess I like the Younger Than Yesterday version. This is a bit more chunky and seems that Michael Clarke's drumming is a bit stiffer here. Never heard it before, though, and any Byrds is GOOD Byrds. Great guitar sound and, as usual, Hillman's bass work is stunning.
bendbadgersteve 9 months ago
sounds so 60s california.
TheBabyboomkidof53 9 months ago
This song was recorded at RCA studio's where the Byrds recorded that song and this was what they wanted for the original single. Unfortunately Columbia would've sue them if that song wasn't recorded at theri own studio's. This song would've been a huge hit if they had the freedom to release it as a single at RCA studio's.
mbrand19971 9 months ago
There are two mixes of this particular version. This one has a little distortion, but Gene Clark's acoustic guitar is much clearer and more audible on this mix than the stereo mix that first appeared on the CD version of "Never Before". This mix appears as a bonus track on the 1996 expanded reissue of "Fifth Dimension". Why it was originally left off the album is inexplicable. The version that appeared on "Younger Than Yesterday" was actually recorded in February 1966, at Crosby's request.
ChicagoKid5 10 months ago
The Mono version of this take has its own sound, a little further out there along with a mix including a stronger bass line and drum. This stereo mix is clearer, which is great in some ways--but distortion and a near phasing effect on the mono version are pretty darn cool. The Byrds were rockin' when they recorded this cut! Yes, I agree--clearly superior here to its recording on other dates.
DonARen1950 10 months ago
The Columbia Studios, old school big league analog recording machines and heavy compression especially on the Rick plus Roger's experiments. See if there is any pictorial history on Columbia from this era.
tboltjohn 11 months ago
This was on the "Younger than Yesterday" LP album. I was recovering from meningitis when this came out, and it made me "feel a whole lot better".
abingdon66 1 year ago
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supersondessixties 1 year ago
incredible.thanks.
jmtappenden 1 year ago
I've always loved this song since I was a teenager. I wonder if Line6 or any other amp-modeling company has created a stomp box model of the sustain device Roger McGuinn created from a Phillips record-player amplifier. That's how his Rickenbacker sounds like a sitar in this case. Any ideas?
As a guitarist, I think the modeling of such a device would go a long way for guitarists wanting to create those sustained sounds electronically.
CircleCityEric 1 year ago
@CircleCityEric It really would be amazing to get a stomp box that emulated that amazing guitar sound.Or maybe even a VST plugin would do the trick.So if anybody knows of any hardware or software that can get close please let us know.
RodCow 11 months ago
@RodCow their is a box! roger mcguinn endorsed...in fact he uses it, and no longer the rickenbacker 370 12. its the jangle box. they a bit pricie but sound like the byrds to a tee.
TheBabyboomkidof53 9 months ago
I remember playing this album til it was worn out in my room when it was new
BlankUberAlles 1 year ago
Great 'b' side to Eight Miles High. Yep, this is the superior version.
merseymain 1 year ago
There are there are three versions. The RCA Version, the B-Side of Eight Miles High, which is this version, and the version on Younger than Yesterday.
Mistertbones 1 year ago
nuž, Miľoslavko, toto sme chceli zrobyť :-)
PanLecoslav 1 year ago
Yeah, but this ain't the original BS LP release take of thsi song. This is the stereo mix of what was the B-side to the single "Eight Miles High." Frankly, this is THE superior kick-ass mix of this song. The mono version of this song, prevalent on the releases in Europe, featured a whole different vocal take. No matter what, though, this is a great song. Kept my airwaves alive in May of 1966
eddiev54 1 year ago
@eddiev54
There's like three or four different versions of this song, isn't there? My favorite is known as "Alternate 3". Guitar solo is not as pushed up front, but it flows real good in the overall mix.
TheVariantstrain 1 year ago
@eddiev54
This is a very weedy version....there was no different vocal take...liten to the CAPTAINSOUL1953 post....you may be surprised
captainsoul1953 1 year ago
This song is on The Byrds Younger then Yesterday cd.
bren1231001 1 year ago
Wasnt on the original 5D LP.
Building529 2 years ago
Isnt this the 45 version, flipside of Eight Mile High? I like the Younger Than Yesterday LP version better. Great song at any rate.
Building529 2 years ago
Out There !!!
hydraIX 2 years ago
This is the better Why.
tboltjohn 2 years ago
Takes me back to my youth-club days...
The guitar bits really made my head turn when I first heard it...played it over and over again when I bought it.. cheers !!
ricmalbex 2 years ago