The Byrds - Hickory Wind (1968) (2003 Deluxe 2CD Remaster w/Lyrics) [720p HD] ~ORIGINAL VIDEO~

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"Hickory Wind" was released in 1968 on The Byrd's album, Sweetheart Of The Rodeo. It was written by Gram Parsons, to whom country rock and alt rock owe everything...he died tragically at 26 at Joshua Tree in California....wandering the desert under the influence of mushrooms, alcohol, and morphine. I'm still in awe of the songs he wrote before checking out that night in 1973..

Sweetheart Of The Rodeo is my favorite album by The Byrds....it is simply their most perfect effort. This version is from the fine 2003 Deluxe 2CD Remaster....if you love The Byrds, buy this CD!

[Lyrics]
In South Carolina, there're many tall pines
I remember the oak tree that we used to climb
But now when I'm lonesome I always pretend
That I'm gettin' the feel of hickory wind

I started out younger, had most everything
All the riches and pleasures, what else can life bring?
But it makes me feel better each time it begins
Callin' me home, hickory wind

It's a hard way to find out that trouble is real
In a faraway city with a faraway feel
But it makes me feel better each time it begins
Callin' me home, hickory wind
Keeps callin' me home, hickory wind

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[XPS9100Boy]

Time to waltz w/Gram. Superb video!!!

[MetalGuruMessiah]

@XPS9100Boy

Thank you kindly for watching and commenting....'specially since it was a nice one! ;-) The song remains such a haunting, plaintive and somehow joyous hymn to home.

[MrBoneppo]

What a great post!!!! One of the best albums and songs of all times! And Hickory Wind is special to me because I was born, raised, and live in South Carolina and played this song in many of the cover bands I was in!

[MetalGuruMessiah]

@MrBoneppo

Yes, this is a brilliant album, isn't it?! I'm so happy to hear from you and the context of your experience with this music.....very cool. I'm really wanting to do "You Don't Miss Your Water", "The Christian Life", and "Pretty Boy Floyd" from this album as well.....man, great tunes all!

Thanks for the comment!

[jayhackworth]

thanks for sharing, so well done on your part, sweetheart of the rodeo was one of those albums i went through more than one copy of

[MetalGuruMessiah]

@jayhackworth

You're absolutely welcome! Thanks for the compliment on the effort! I agree this is an extraordinary album....one quite unlike any other The Byrds ever released their best IMO.

Thanks again for watching the video and taking the time to comment!

[darrenexley]

"In south carolina ... cough cough" - listen for it

[30pupsik]

one of the best songs i ever heard. r.i.p Gram

[MetalGuruMessiah]

@pdorn777

It's a gorgeous song isn't it? Seems somehow even more haunting, beautiful and touching today, knowing where Gram's path took him.

One thing that bugs me about the video looking at it now.....in the group picture the briefcase looks so much like a freakin' laptop!?!?! Wish I would have noticed that before and used a different picture! LOL!

Thank you so much for the kind compliment and for checking it out!

[MetalGuruMessiah]

@libertyhopeful18

Thanks for watching it and for commenting! This album is part of the foundation of all modern alt-country and country rock......a true masterpiece. I'm very glad you enjoyed the song.