The Byrds-"Mr. Tambourine Man"-3/3/67

Lip synched performance from the Swedish TV show, "Drop In".

Included here is David Crosby's "Bratty" intro; you can tell Chris Hillman is quite livid here, by the looks he flashes Crosby during the song!!

I'm wondering if there was some "Payola" here, as the camera is on David almost the whole time.

Also note that Roger didn't even bother to pull out a guitar pick for this performance.

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[jonny1251]

Anyone know where I can find the 1967 Byrds appearances at the late show with Johnny Carson 1967?

[mcd220]

@jonny1251 I have it on audio

[nhoner]

Hillman wasn't glaring at anyone in this vid--that's how he always looked when he performed back then, with Mannasas, and with Desert Rose. He looks ultracool to me, not livid.

[nhoner]

@ehairgrove You mean he's an actual mortal? News to me... I went to one of his acoustic shows this summer and he signed my '65 P bass. I'd say he's mellowed with age since 1970--a totally nice guy, with a very sharp wit.

[guitargeek1122]

Is this after gene clarke left?

[Bmille1965]

@Thejbirdy Yes they were great friends. Thats Why Hillman and McGuinn fired him in 67.

[63vetteman]

Never the same without Gene---- just so ya know!!!

[jrivas10]

I love this song, but I have to be honest...

.... Bob Dylan sings this song with so much more emotion and when I hear him sing it, the song brings chills to my soul.

When I hear The Byrds sing this song, it just doesn't feel like they are singing it from the heart.

Again this is just my own personal opinion, and nothing against The Byrds, I am a big fan and I do actually enjoy listening to their version of this amazing Bob Dylan song.

Peace love and happiness :)

[johnnyscouser]

...and when we're together they call us The Byrds

[ar10willard]

Why didn't they ever sang live, these feckers !?

[ehairgrove]

@nhoner Just to set the record straight, Hillman could be quite crabby. i saw him perform with the Burrito Bros. at the La Paloma in San Diego-maybe1970? People weren't dancing to the music, so he berated us like red headed step children. He then batted his mic. with his guitar. We still didn't dance, so he paid us back by playing his music heavy metal style. He then screamed at us an said, "We play folk music not this SHIT!" -----I'm just sayin', However, I still love the Byrds. . .and Chris.