byrds david crosby triad

[WTAStudios]

I do think Grace Slick fits this song better, I do prefer the Jefferson Airplane version over this, but this is nice

[AcousticSoulman]

David Crosby was at my gig last Friday night (28/10/11) at the Hard Day's Night Hotel in Liverpool. How cool is that people?

He and his partner came across as a nice couple. Told me he didn't regret a single thing he ever did. Good luck to him.

[222Loobylou]

Love all the versions of this song but Jefferson Airplane has it for me I think.

[johnfhm]

Greatest Underrated Rock Songs

[lumaz71]

happy 70 years, David!

[68beano]

 beeyouutilllfullll onion child

[timmypeck]

Crosby..yes there are tons of songwriters..Newman, Nilsson, Taylor, King, Wilson all with their own sound........but only Crosby wrote Page 43 and Carry Me. Two of the finest songs ever created

[MusicForMusicRobots]

Personally, i like Jefferson Airplane's version better, however i still enjoy this one. Both are great! ^.^

[RPEUSER26]

The Immortal Crosby!!!!!

Fantastic!

[MasterKief69]

this song is about a threesome:D

[ashoftomorrow]

@MasterKief69 no this song is about a triad. threesome= sex. triad=love.

[sportsmediaamerica]

@ashoftomorrow sounds good but knowing what we know of Crosby it was probably all about having sex with two women at the same time...let's not kid ourselves...

[freddygoldstein]

The 60s were all about breaking down paradigms and this song was in fact about a sexual liason between three individuals and the pleasures that could be derived from sex beyond the confines of two.

[theladywriter]

He just always impressed me as a disingenuous person, a narcissist.  Heard a lot of singers/songwriters that were just as good, if not better.

[kurt11110]

@theladywriter he is definitely a reprobate (and he probably wouldn't contradict that term) , but crosby at his best is sublime .

[alexlancer11]

@theladywriter So what he is a fucking genius and not sure who would be better.

[MrThorndawg]

GREAT This is so nice WONDERFUL !

[midmodgal]

...and she goes "Sure me, you and my boyfriend, Joe...."

[chrispmis]

I like the way Crosby thinks.

[chebss]

As good as anything Gene and Rodger wrote...credit where its due.

[slnpol]

didnt he sorta do this with 2 chicks?.....

[boblpage]

Is it just my computer, gang? Or has some moron inserted commercials in here which stop the video about every 20 seconds?! YouTube and/or the community really needs to police stuff like this. It's outrageous.

[lilccaddy]

hardly unknown, Kurt!!!!  It was an extremely important song to some of us who lived through it --- quoted in my memoirs published almost 10 years ago! And Paul, yes, the Airplane did a superior version w/ Grace on lead on Crown of Creation LP.

[JamesCusterMcCarthy]

Listen: David Crosby wrote this... respect him. As a child of the 60's, I confess to loving Grace Slick as much as anyone can! As a musician of 47 years, I have played this song so many times without becoming jaded (which happens with too many songs) that I can say no more. Whoever performs this song... it is still genius. Don't worship the creation; worship the creator.

[Mrbigshane1]

Yes the 4way streat version is best

[billyguns2]

Polyamory forever!

[DavidTDuncan]

Every single David Crosby song up to and including most of If I Could Only Remember my name, has such a resonance and depth to it that to me it doesn't feel dated at all - it always sounds new and alive in its mysterious way, despite the lyrics. His voice is always stunning. Such a unique song-writing style. Would have been cool if he kept making great music instead of getting fucked on drugs throughout the 70's and 80's.

[Bxcowboy]

I know you'll never believe this, but my therapist told me about this song as it was, let's say, relevent to my current circumstances. Very cool tune. Thanks for posting it here.

Reminds me of Willie's "Why Do I Have To Choose?" if only in subject matter. Anyone out there know any other Big Love like ditties?

[cyyyggnus]

Hey Kurt, thanks for posting this. Odd and synchronous that I would watch it for the first time today, as today it was announced that Alex Chilton had died. And for the comments that mentioned Grace Slick's, version....this is also Grace Slick on vocals in this version. Live long and prosper.

[natschavez]

long live crosby.

[PDN11141]

What I like is David Crosby's phenomenal song writing ability. I think David Bowie recognizes as he has chosen to cover his songs many times. I also hope his not as depressed as he was in Fullham, London where I came to help him one dark night, thought he won't remember me. I've still got that old Byrd's album, I'm glad his alive for music's sake.

[CSNY70]

Do you know what songs of his that Bowie covered? Very interested.

[Paul50R]

did Grace Slick do something with this?

[kurt11110]

yes, she sang a version on "crown of creation"  1968

[Rikk303]

@Paul50R made it too manly is what she did

[deemilieu]

yeah, the 4 way street version is terrific.

[gittahfiend]

the 4 way street version is the best.

[deemilieu]

@gittahfiend yes, that's the best version.

[rfranklinw1]

@gittahfiend yes it is by far

[isftpoawawh]

@gittahfiend Your right, wish that was here!

[keo774]

@gittahfiend yeah

[psychoprosthetic]

@gittahfiend - this is a beautiful version, but I agree- with Nash and Stills the harmonies are sublime.

[ker246]

Thanks for posting this! I love it so much more than the Grace Slick version.

[kurt11110]

the original byrds version, is the best. i have also done a harmony treatment of chestnut mare, if you care to check it  out

[spacepatrolman]

@ker246 there is another odd thing thats great like this which is the theme from oasis in space that crosby and nash did for jacues cousteaus tv series which has never seen the light of day in here but im always looking .

[AstoriaMichelle99]

Was this the version slated for Notorious Byrd Bros? (which lost its slot to Goin' Back). There was plenty of vinyl to fit it in. I'm still wondering what instrument(s) Mr. Ed (on the cover) played when D.C. sat out Goin' Back.

[kurt11110]

yes, this song was slated for inclusion until mcquinn and maguire got pissed at the lyrics, drove his house one night and effectibley shut crosby and his song out of tr mixed. it was a level headed attempt to do something unique

[CaixaDeSol]

Love both versions. Jefferson Airplane's and this one. <3

[carrieanne1967]

Thanks for the share - Love David Crosbys voice !!!

[anitashelby]

Wow, I have never heard this one before...But, It's A Really Cooool Tune!!! 5*s....Thank You.....Anita...

[kurt11110]

you are very welcome, anita

[sunsets1972]

5 stars***** !

[kurt11110]

thank you, sunsets !

[mzmadmike]

Stuff like this is why Roger McGuinn left. He was a tad more conservative than Crosby.

[amusedhahaha]

TXEIRE has a small limp one

[Atoyota]

your right it doesn't, and like I said ... Grace nailed it

[Atoyota]

Unknown?

This is Grace Slick from crown of creation.

Great song but she nailed it.... sounds out of place here....

[txeire]

it doesnt sound anything like the crown of creation version. this is crosby

[amusedhahaha]

TXEIRE has a small limp one

[DontTouchDat]

voyage 3 cd set must have for crosby fan sail on walrus

[profquesada]

It's a creamy ice cream cone melting in the sun.

[RodCow]

0.43

Love that album!

[mprmanny]

Incredible---just incredible

[pesmith8768]

Hey, don't forget about the Plane's version on Crown of Creation!

[crosbystillsnash68]

i still like the solo acoustic version on 4 way street

[fatgothchick]

4 way street is wonderful

[alexhogan]

David Crosby has this amazing voice. Everyone thinks of him as the mustache in CSN. He is the greatest thing to come out of the 60-70's!

[SailorBarsoom]

Stranger in a Strange Land

The "water brothers" thing was a dead giveaway.

What makes it controversial is that it isn't just "about a threesome;" it's about a triad *relationship*. And it is a lovely song.

[crosbystillsnash68]

yeah what's that water brothers part mean, i never understood that?

[SailorBarsoom]

In the book _Stranger in a Strange Land_, the Martians bond through the sharing of water, making them water brothers.

[kurt11110]

that's a very astute observation, sailor, i had no idea of the reference or its inspiration, i think i just tied it into the 1960's notion of the age of aquarius assuming  it was some hip thing to say. thanks for your insight !

[SailorBarsoom]

For some reason, SiaSL seems to be almost a Bible for the polyamory community.

[RodCow]

There's a great Crosby song actually called Stranger In A Strange Land too.The Byrds version only exists as a backimg track but Blackburne And Snow did a version (great harmonies-sounds a bit like The Airplane)

[SailorBarsoom]

I did not know that. I'm off to search for it now.

[SailorBarsoom]

It has a nice sound. Thanks for letting me know about it.

[mdpk1]

alex chilton?

[kurt11110]

see song description  for a more compleat explanation

[whyicare]

This song really makes you to smoke pot.

[RockMusicLover73]

Very raw song. Definitely risque. Also one of David Crosby's best ones.

Gotta admit that this version is better than the Airplane's (and I'm a huge fan of the Airplane!).

[jatsar]

God I hate this guy....he sucked in the Byrds, he sucked in CSN and he ruined CSNY....GAAAAHHHHH

[Antroid]

How did he RUIN CSNY? in my opinion CSN were a magical combination that Neil Young squeezed into because they needed a keyboard player live.

[pkdick67]

best version of one of the best songs of 60's, i was lucky to know this one through the byrds

and the video is thrilling ; good job

[kurt11110]

mille  grazi, pkdick67

[SandyDog102]

I first heard the song by the Airplane in the 60's and didn't realize the Byrds did it first. Neat song. Would like to know the story behind this song! Thanks for posting!

[sirigi22]

Thanks for posting my new favourite song:)

[kurt11110]

you're  welcome

[jegerdina]

I Nerver heard this song before Hearing Tina Dickow's amazing cover.. You should Check it out .. ;D

[kurt11110]

tina dickow has a nice ass

[jegerdina]

yep.. everything about her is nice.. ;D

[SailorBarsoom]

Just listened to her version. Very nice.

[naiknaid]

I'm 56 y.o. and my favorite group is, was, and always will be C,S, and N. In addition, I'm a die hard conservative. Go figure.

[pdondini]

it's a dream, a wonderful dream

[kurt11110]

thank you pdondini it  is nice to hear your positive feedback !!! love, daniel

[robwil1952]

Awesome song and vid! I'm embarrassed (and dumbfounded) to say I've never heard this version. I immediately logged on to Ebay and bought the Notorious Byrd Brothers remaster.

[kurt11110]

i really thank you for your kind words rob. it makes  me feel so good that people like and relate to this song !!!

[capitolemiproducer]

This is from the Box Set, and that's why it wasn't released til the early 90's. I song about a three some

[Ingram011]

You made a wonderful job by posting this divine song and your comments and responses are fabulous.I'm glad you have mentioned Alex Chilton, but I must say that you were wrong when you said that it was an UNKNOWN song.

Each and every Byrds fan knows it very well and picks it as one of their favorites.

[ruderkonge1976]

With "Lady Friend" the best crosby song

[costa1953]

you forget guinnevere and triad ... ;O)

[trains1972]

Wish I could have shared this with a few lovers. I love the video you put together

[kurt11110]

thank you trains, this is an homage to the great sound of david crosby, either with or without the byrds

[CRAZOLA3]

wow im blown the fuck away this is my 1st time hearin this and im hooked

[kurt11110]

it's habit forming. pretty soon you'll be mainlining crosby's if only i could remember my name

[fortunateson24]

Does Anyone have tablature one this one?

[terry1565]

I LOVE this one!!!! I NEVER get tired of hearing it.

[costa1953]

thank you kurt. really appreciated. greetings from rome, italy

[kurt11110]

mille grazie, mio amico ! kurt11110

[simonbath]

one of my favorites favorites favorites...thanks for them

[drowningman1015]

Nice job! Wonderful production and arrangement. You nailed the feel, and sound of David'd style. Loved it...thanks!

[kurt11110]

thank you for your comments, drowning man. i always go back to this song because of its hypnotic feel, and i did try to get images and timing to match that feel. it's great to hear that you like it !

[CRAZOLA3]

yo kurt you the fuckin man for this one inever heard this before i played this for my cuz and he was like damn this is very tight

[Silentium92]

Is david crosby polyamor?

[kurt11110]

i would think so. wouldn't you be if you looked like, as he describes himself, "a koala bear with a brillo pad on his head". when that state of affairs happens, you need to have lots of affairs. with groupies. all the time.

[Ayinger]

In 2008, it is amazing to think that the subject of this song got him kicked out the band. Today, this is so benign that it wouldn't shock anyone.

[kurt11110]

today if you were in a band they would probably kick you out for not writing about a 3 way

[marthamcstep]

I actually met him this past april at a concert of his new band moonalice. still plays hot tuna gigs too. he's my favorite:)

[marthamcstep]

very very groovy. if only he had jack casady do the bass on this!

[kurt11110]

thank you martha. i wonder whatever happened to jack casaday?

[stuporsession]

casady still plays with jorma in Hot Tuna

[akis723]

their best track by far

[victhebassman]

Even without the lyrics this is a beautiful song. Yeah it wasn't for AM radio. Crosby's Byrds songs were always interesting.

Take a song like What's Happening. It's funny and the guitars are so f'n cool sounding. In the Byrds his guitar playing seemed not as interesting as McGuinns, but I saw CSN a few years back... You try singing and playing Guinivere ( in a wierd ass tuning)... The guy can play.

[blaircyn]

Thank you SO much for posting this amazing version!! David is the BEST! He is still creating great music.

[kurt11110]

you're welcome. and thanks for playing this video and i appreciate your positive feedback

[Raspberryreindeer]

Only a musical ignoramus could dismiss this song or David Crosby so tritely. Here, he sang like an absolute angel. There were moments in his post-Byrds catalogue where he was as good as and even sometimes arguably better than his work with The Byrds.

[nicolarama]

MERCI DAVID !!!

GREAT FREE SPIRIT and FANTASTIC ARTIST, MUSICIAN AND POET !!!!!!!!!!

[moorlock2003]

Dave writes a song about a three-way. What an imagination! (NOT)

[Sokrata]

Alright, then name a song about the same subject ;)

[LeeeShore]

Everyone's taste varies. I happen to love David Crosby's mellow songs quite possibly more than just about any other music, but if you don't then why bother to listen and comment? Just go ahead and name what you happen to like and we can all go over there and add rude & negative comments.

Yeah, like that will do a lot of people good. I guess some people just suck. like those who just HAVE to let everyone know who & what they HATE. Maybe they only know how to hate...? OK jerk, BE GONE!!

[brilliantcolors7]

one of my fave Byrds tracks...McGuinn and Hillman couldn't have been more wrong.

[kurt11110]

i have always wondered why they recorded the track since they were all against it. surely the beauty of it would have compelled them to keep it on the album; but no, it would only be many years later that "they" would finally include this mastrpiece . lucky it was not "accidentally" erased at the time! crosby's talent, maturity, and voice shine through no matter what else the byrds thought about the song, and i god bless him for sticking to his guns !

[TJTele52]

The Jefferson Airplane did a great version of it I think McGiunn was more worried about the social aspects of this tune and potential radio play maybe even some jealousy of Crosby's haunting beautiful vocal..

[kurt11110]

yeah, it was pretty daring at the time, and when you consider spiro agnew got rocky mountain high and a little help from my friends banned from national airplay, it is possible triad would have met the same fate. as for mcguinn, all i have heard was that he and the byrds called it a song of lust and perversion and that it helped get him thrown out of the group.  who knows, this could have been the signal song for the summer of love. ! i like the ja version but it's a bit too slow for me.

[moorlock2003]

What is the cover of Chris Bell's solo album doing here?

[kurt11110]

anything it wants

[moorlock2003]

Another sucky tune from the walrus himself. McGuinn was right to reject this turkey of a number.

[HIghFlyinByrd]

i like it, i think mcguinn was stupid to reject it

but we're both entitled to our opinions

[moorlock2003]

Crosby not only looks like one, he has the personality of a walrus, too.

[Sokrata]

Then the 'walrus' wrote one hell of a song ;)

[moorlock2003]

"Triad" is trash.

[Sokrata]

Then why did you bother to look up the vid and keep responding?

[jocovo84]

Do you have anything nice to say about this guy? I'd like to see you write a song anywhere near as good as any song David ever wrote.

[moorlock2003]

He was in The Byrds and was good there when he harmonized. That's all the good I have to say about him.

[KENVAIL]

this is a bonus track on 'the notorious byrd brothers' reissue cd. genius song.

[kurt11110]

ironic that one of the best songs in their catalogue was kept underground for so long

[quicksite]

Wow -- I never heard the studio recording. Only version I ever knew live from 4 Way Street, which is a mesmerizing version. Very cool to hear the rhythm of this original. thanks for posting!

[kurt11110]

cool, isn't it ?

[arindi]

This is great! I love the quick cuts. :>K

[edlutton]

One of the great lost Byrds toons, an a big mistake on McGuinn's part. As much as I love McGuinn, He should have let this one alone.