2 Legends On The Story Of A #1 Hit From The 60s That Is Over 2000 Years Old | Professor of Rock

The story of the Byrds legendary #1 hit Turn! Turn! Turn! (to everything there is a season) from 1965. Originally released by protest folk singer Pete Seeger, the song’s lyrics are from the Holy Bible from Ecclesiastes. Roger McGuinn and David Crosby tell the story of how the Byrds met and began to perform including recording this classic song.
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I am beyond excited to share an interview with two rock and roll hall of famers on the song that actually inspired me to start professor of rock. Quite a few years ago I was listening to music in my earphones while sleeping like I always do and I was awakened by the 1965 #1 Hit TURN TURN TURN by the Byrds It’s like I saw my life passing before my eyes from these life changing lyrics from the Holy Bible. and I had an idea to get the stories behind the song from the artists. I’ll never foget that feeling, the inspiration that came from the Byrds beautiful folk rock hit.
Well a little over a year later i was sitting with Roger McGuinn telling him that exact story and then about 6 months after that I was able to get with David Crosby. Here they not only tell the story of creating their take on Pete Seeger’s Turn Turn Turn but also how they met and formed the band that has inspired everyone form REM to Tom Petty…
Turn Turn Turn is song that moves your soul and wait until your hear Roger tell the story. This is one of my favorite videos I’ve done and I can’t wait for you to see it.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: Who influenced more artists and bands, Elvis, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, the Stones or someone else?

[@conrad4667]

Chuck Berry?

[@blaws6684]

Maybe not for the reason you’re looking for but my vote goes to the Wrecking Crew.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

I would hard to argue against the Beatles, imho

[@MyName-pl7zn]

@Anna Trail without Elvis there would probably be no Beatles, so I could see that too

[@stephenbrown4211]

The Beatles. They influenced The Boss. But I would add Jimi Hendrix. How many guitarists did he influence?

[@marksadler4457]

I was teaching "Understanding the Bible" for a Texas University and played this song as students filed into the small theater shaped classroom. When class started I began with my usual greetings and tried to introduce the syllabus whne the class started asking about the song. So I spent maybe 15-20 minutes telling them the history of the song (I was born in 1961) and how it was recieved. Then they asked why I was playing such an old song and I oipened the Bible and read them the passage. That was one of the most attentive group of students the rest of the term. :) This was, like many of your videos, a wonderful way to spend my time. Thank you sir. :)

[@scotthutchens1203]

I should’ve gone to Bible school in my youth when I got saved in the mid 70s so that I would have a more systematic understanding of the scriptures. However, things like “The Bible Project” video series helps a lot with that these days.

[@bricefleckenstein9666]

There are quite a few other songs that have also used Biblical words and images and stories - though this might be the best known one. The Hooters "All You Zombies" comes immediately to mind as an example.

[@JohnB-dr8sk]

What's incredibly odd about this song is that it was written by admitted Stalinist Pete Seeger, who didn't believe in God or the Bible. Although he later renounced Stalinism, he maintained his devotion to being a Co*mmunist for the rest of his life and wanted to build a one world govt using music to brainwash young people (his own words, not mine). He chose the lyrics to this song to bring Christian teenagers on board with his vision. Odd how all of this played out!

[@IndyDefense]

You should've said "Old song? You have no idea."

[@josephsdale3724]

My grandmother died in 1979, and while we were looking at her body in the morticians, I noted a Bible on a shelf nearby and picked it up. The book fell open at Ecclesiastes at that very point. I read it out to my dear Mum, and we spent the next twenty minutes in tears. Oh wow, how much these words mean to us both. Such a wonderful lyric.

[@MikeB-1965]

Roger is clearly a musical genius. His modifications to Turn, Turn, Turn and Mr. Tambourine Man took those songs to a new level and made them timeless hits. I understand why David Crosby gives him so much credit for the Byrds' success.

[@robertstrohm2412]

That song, by the Bryds, still brings a tear of nostalgia to my eyes. We truly had the greatest songs and the greatest artists of all time. Thank God I grew up in the 60’s.

[@robertstrohm2412]

@@PSanthuff They are just jealous P. We truly had it all. Just think - Woodstock alone is still seen as one of the greatest music events to date. Sure there was Live Aid with great talent also but I mean come on people, Hendrix, Santana, CCR, CSNY, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Smokin’ Joe OMG and that is only some of the talent there. These later generations are discovering our great and talented bands and music. That’s why I love these young reactors. Watching them fall in love with our music is an incredible high. Living vicariously through them you ask? Sure why not. Peace and love and a little flower power sent your way. Rob

[@winnifredforbes1114]

You and me, both!

[@suepedie1]

Me too! It was a wonderful time to be a kid!

[@elohimthedoctor777]

hallelujah to that!!!!

[@MusoMaker-SouthAfrica]

Agree with you Robert

[@membel]

The 60s were a great time to be alive for all the great music. Great memories! Thanks!

[@danafrost526]

This song will always stand the test of time, king David's son King Soloman wrote most of the lyrics for this song. Now that's what I call a oldie but a goodie.

[@CrankyGrandma]

And King David was a musician David songwriter! He had lyrics, music, and instructions for the musicians (though he played as well). We have his lyrics and musical instructions but no notes, sadly. Still, the lyrics, the psalms are nothing to sneeze at. 🙂

[@JamesAllmond]

wonder of Pete gave Him a credit as lyricist?

[@jimbarrett5930]

Amen to that!

[@splodgen]

As a lifelong atheist, at 71 years, I always liked this song, both Pete and the Byrds. When I was a teenager, in the 60's I thought we were going to be the generation that was going to bring peace. We'd seen our fathers and grandfathers coming back from two world wars, broken men. It was songs like, 'Turn,Turn, Turn', and 'Give Peace a Chance,' that gave us hope. Sadly our hopes haven't come about, and we see the dreadful destruction in Gaza, Ukrain and Yeman. But I hold out hope for the next generation who will bring about what we strived for. I swear it's not too late.

[@jackwall697]

Who would've ever guessed at the time that words written by King Solomon would become a number one rock hit in the 1960's? Putting those verses from Ecclesiastes to a rock rhythm was pure genius!

[@ShalomYal]

Probably not historically accurate - But certainly out of the beautiful Jewish tradition

[@marialuisacruz7514]

Totally Full of wisdom, Understanding And A healing Balm. I wasnt a Christ Disciple back then But it prepared me. THANK YOU Byrds.

[@marialuisacruz7514]

It was part of a recent Sermon I gave We were all in TEARS!😭🌷🌺🌼💝

[@less2worryabout]

Fucking leviticus would be metal as all get out.

[@DonByronDukeoftheArctic]

This was my late father's favorite Bible verse. When he heard the song, he fell in love with it. My dad grew up in the Glen Miller era. But his love for music inspired me to listen, listen, listen. Rest in Peace, Dad. I will see you soon.

[@zemmy86]

Had this read at my Dad's funeral earlier this year.

[@DonByronDukeoftheArctic]

@@zemmy86 Yessir. My father was a Korean War veteran. The honor guard escorted him to his final destination, the cemetery in Rockdale Texas. It was also read at his burial. Perhaps our fathers are kicking back in Heaven, having a cup of coffee and a chat. My dad is probably trying to get your dad hooked on Ginger Snaps.

[@martincoronado9232]

My was Rabbi was cool with our music group playing this song in synagogue! He knew it was scripture!

[@willybones3890]

My pop was a Glenn Miller fan...also Peter, Paul and Mary. Until I told him Puff the magic dragon was a song about MJ. He never played them again. That old man was a real hard ass. Miss you, Dad.

[@zemmy86]

My Dad was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. With COVID he didn't get the send-off he deserved.

[@n2cable]

Holy Shit Proffesor!!! U got to sit 2 feet from the dude while he played and that was probably one of the most recognized and RESPECTED songs to ever be done! Congratz dude!!

[@pheresy1367]

Heh heh!! Yes Professor ... you're getting some serious "street cred" these days. Doing it RIGHT! INDEED! :-D

[@pheresy1367]

@@cattnipp Huh??? Did someone call the Bible Police? Nobody? Well then officer, nobody called you, you can continue back "on patrol"... with an emphasis on "troll".. thank you.

[@n2cable]

@@cattnipp NO!

[@Fuzcapp]

Yeah - i was thinking that as he was playing it. i thought, "Wow! What an experience. He's sitting right there!"

[@pheresy1367]

@@n2cable Thank you! If you changed ONE word in your comment, I would have become SO SAD ... ;-) "God LOVES salty language" See, I can "speak for God" too (and also be full of shit).

[@barrybechtel4258]

I personally never thought Roger Mcguinn never got the credit he was due as a great guitarist!!!

[@leeward2702]

It hurts the heart that our music, today, is so crass and ugly. Good music made for gentler times and sweeter memories. At least, in the mind. Our souls have been lost.

[@less2worryabout]

Soul? You? Ha explain it for everyone what this soul is "PLEASE".

[@less2worryabout]

Do you mean it hurts your mind? Or littarly puts pain in the heart muscle. And no none knows what you mean unless you utilize words in a matter of factly type of way.

[@less2worryabout]

It is now as it has always been today is no different. Crass ugly beautiful brash.

[@less2worryabout]

There are no gentler nor sweeter times than now.

[@less2worryabout]

You cannot lose what you cannot define. So you can define soul?

[@deanrobert9953]

Adam, you were living quite a moment as Roger played and sang Turn Turn Turn for you. Can feel and see the emotion glow through you. Fabulous. Roger knew it too... as he shot you that smile. Man, he is a master.

[@barneypaws4883]

How humbling was that for Adam to be sang one of the most iconic songs ever by the original artist

[@cosmicvixxonalice6795]

That was a wonderful moment. So nice to have a dream come true.

[@66impala71]

And Roger seems like a genuinely nice guy, in addition to being a legend.

[@MLFranklin]

We could all live the shock and awe on your face as he played live.

[@wyatt2447]

I had a chance to meet McGuinn and Crosby and the rest of the group in the summer of 66 . Gene Clark was no longer in the band but everyone was more than polite and we talked guitars a bit Roger showed me his picking technique and Crosby , well he was as impish and mischievous as he appears even to this day .

[@randyide8355]

Turn, Turn, Turn has always raised the hair on the back of my neck.Ecclesiastes has been a source of comfort just like Psalms and it is a wonderful song

[@dittohead7044]

It’s amazing how many verses could bring more hope to a very stressed and depressed world. It does speak to one’s soul, no matter what culture, God is truly brilliant

[@w5bbaker]

The words and the music are almost hypnotic, but when Roger coupled that with the unforgettable sound of his 12 string, I was absolutely hooked. That was the first time that I heard and recognized that I was listening to a 12 string and it has been my absolute favourite instrument ever since. I am 73 now. I come from a very musical family, with both my parents being very accomplished musicians. Amongst other things, Dad was a professional musician on a number of instruments. Both my parents encouraged us to learn to play music and obviously tried to steer us towards instruments that they played. By the time I was eight or nine, I realized that the instrument for me was the guitar. There is something about the sound of a guitar that reaches my core. At 10, I was lucky enough to receive a cheep acoustic 6 string from a family friend for my birthday. Since my parents knew nothing about guitars, I was forced to go through the bloody fingers in order to learn to play. From the very first time I heard the Byrds and Roger play "Turn, Turn, Turn", I knew that I had finally heard the instrument that truly reaches my soul. Thank you sincerely for all of the effort that you put into producing this video. From my perspective, it was more than worth it. I shall be watching it many times in future, Bill Baker, Toronto 2021

[@disqusmacabre6246]

As CSN would later say: "Roger McGuinn had a 12 string giitar. It was like nothing I had ever heard." (Helplessly Hoping).

[@tomweekes]

I went out an bought a 12 string at Guitar Center in Hollywood because of McGuinn. Not a Ricky though. Would love to get a McGuinn signature model with the treble boost now however. About two grand on ebay. He is the consummate pro if he worked as a studio musician. Only the best get to do that.

[@therayven3147]

I'm a musician myself... I play guitar and drums... I'm probably a far better drummer than a guitar player... But I love playing both... I think there's no better sound like a twelve string guitar, especially an acoustic twelve string guitar... The sound of six strings ballencing the tones of the other six strings to create such an amazing sound, is phenomenal... Again, there's just no better sound...

[@janicegodfrey8650]

@@disqusmacabre6246 love love love that tune! And when I see younger generations covering it I feel happy and at peace!

[@janicegodfrey8650]

@@therayven3147 my dad owned a 12 string Rickenbacker and he was actually a pretty decent player. He used to play "Chimes" on it. He also had a pedal steel guitar and a Fender. We had a country music band that was made up of family members. Good memories of getting the box guitar's out and singing and playing around the campfire.

[@adderman1950]

The very first rock concert I ever went to was to see the Byrds when was 15 & was fortunate enough to be able to go backstage and meet the band. It was the thrill of my young life, a moment I'll never forget!

[@kevinm.8682]

Im a Baby Boomer. This song, along with "California Dreamin" are two of my favorite songs from the sixties. Keep in mind, I've been a Motown guy since the day I was born, so these two songs being in my pantheon says a lot about them.

[@JimmyNotes]

I really love how David Crosby pretty much says that Gene Clark was a genius. Gene Clark really does not get enough credit for how great of a songwriter he was and how influential he really was.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I would put Roger ahead of them but agree that Gene Clark doesn't get the credit he deserves.

[@JimmyNotes]

@@ProfessorofRock Roger is definitely great. Particularly with the way he was able to come up with the arrangements to many of The Byrds songs. Converting folk songs to a rock and roll format was definitely no easy task I'm sure.

[@WhyamImstillhere]

one of the most underrated groups of all time was Clark’s time with Doug Dillard making Dillard and Clark. Somehow I heard their cover of don’t let me down long before the original and still view it as the only true version.

[@michaelfrazia4569]

I love Gene Clark's stuff..he kept touring etc...cool guy ...had the look etc...the girls loved him

[@JimmyNotes]

@@WhyamImstillhere Without Dillard and Clark there simply is no Eagles. I think the fact that Bernie Leadon got his start playing with Dillard and Clark proves that point well enough.

[@davidyohalem629]

I went to a summer camp in Vermont that was run by John Seeger, Pete's brother or 8 weeks each summer from 1959-63. Pete (who was still blacklisted at the time) would show up on occasion and perform for the 80 or so campers. I'm not certain what year it was that I first heard it performed, but I recall loving the music, the place, the people there. Indeed my happiest summers. Tony Seeger gave me my first banjo lessons in 1960, when I was 8.

[@giovanniacuto2688]

I knew Peggy Seeger, Pete's half sister who spent many years as a folk singer in the UK.

[@comfortat]

Intelligent people still blacklist him. His commie propaganda has reverberated through the years and we now have leftists running our country. God help us!

[@CrankyGrandma]

That is awesome!

[@annas.5894]

@@comfortat - May God help you. What small minded ignorance you demonstrate

[@DG19075]

A gorgeous piece of music. McGuinn playing it in the interview moved me to tears. One of 2 pieces of Scripture that made it to the Top 40 ranks. The other?Sister Janet Mead's rendition of the Lord's Prayer.

[@WarEagleTimeMachine]

With all due respect, you should have asked Roger McGuinn what his secret to eternal youth is! Dude could pass for 50 and he is 79 years old! Great interviews...you are knocking them out of the park lately.

[@tjwilson2424]

My thoughts exactly! WTF with the aging process! Fantastic interview to0….Hitting it out of the park indeed

[@HootOwl513]

Longevity genes. His Mom lived to 102.

[@davep5647]

He doesnt age

[@Bacpakin]

He gets to bed early and rises early and gets to working.

[@editorjuno]

Genetics. I'm 74 and look about 50 -- and my mother recently passed away at 100.

[@jillshort9241]

I've told my relatives that, when I die, they should have a party, play music from the 60's, and MAKE SURE they play Turn, Turn, Turn which, IMO, is THE song of the 60's, Beatles or no Beatles (and I love them, too).And now we know what "a time to refrain from embracing" really means...

[@rudycarrera4759]

To think... The Byrds were so ahead of their time, practicing social distancing in the 60's!!!

[@Polyphemus47]

I just about fell out of my chair when I read that last sentence. Brava!

[@tedgeldberg6498]

As a 12 year old in 1965 I was smitten with this song the first time I heard it. I distinctly remember the day I bought the blue Turn! Turn! Turn! album at the White Front discount store in Van Nuys that would later become the big Toys R Us store. To this day 57 years later it remains my favorite song of all time. And Roger McGuinn's majestic playing on his 12 string Rick created a sound imitated by many but never equaled. Thank you for the stellar interview, priceless!

[@privateduty]

Born in '61, the songs of the 60s bring back memories of so many things but bring so much hope...we'll make it thru these times too.

[@bellhowell2788]

Best times minus nam

[@privateduty]

@@bellhowell2788 Yes. Sometimes the worst times give rise to the best art.

[@mrbob4u495]

There is not a Beatles song that cannot relate to the mood I am in at the time. "Turn, Turn, Turn," transcends that and fits any mood with a reassurance of God's grace. Thanks for a great show.

[@bricefleckenstein9666]

Byrds. NOT Beatles.

[@mrbob4u495]

@@bricefleckenstein9666 Correct. I had just read an article on the Beatles before this and I guess I had Beatles on my mind. However, my statement about the Fab Four still remains true to me. I did use the Byrds as workout music, though.

[@bricefleckenstein9666]

@@mrbob4u495 I'd call that a weird choice, but I used to use Moby "Everloving" as theme music when I was doing EverQuest raids....

[@mrbob4u495]

@@bricefleckenstein9666 I started my workout on an recumbent bike. I knew after a certain song played, I got my requisite 30 minutes. After that, I move to the weights.

[@catherine6653]

My memories of this song come from my Mother. She loved music and always played the radio in the car. She used to read a Bible story children's book to me. When this song came on the radio, she would say "This is the song that comes from the Bible, and later she read the verses in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. I always think of the words of Wise King Solomon. Enjoyed the interview from these living legends.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thank you Catherine! Very cool.

[@larrythamm]

What an honor to sit and interview these to icons of music. Loved this video. It was amazing when he stated playing right there.

[@j.woolbright4524]

Love it that this is Roger's favorite song. He is a beautiful soul.

[@tripprogers4814]

Crosby, is known these days as being a VERY hard interview.. He has been asked every question over and over and then draws bitterness from answering those same questions.I am so happy he treated you with respect as well as your channel.

[@kmaher1424]

People probably ask Crosby about anything but music. Lurid questions about his past. Music questions? Sure!

[@californiahiker9616]

I know! I did a double take… is that the same Cosby who is usually so cantankerous in interviews?!

[@tripprogers4814]

Actually, it is when you ask him about the forming of the groups and especially CSN&Y (I don’t think he likes Neil Young at all.) He just gets so salty.

[@tripprogers4814]

@@californiahiker9616 You could see he was starting to get a little bit edgy

[@wayinfront1]

I met the guy (briefly) a couple of years ago, one sunny day. I'd say he's mellowing. Friendly and smiley to me, a total stranger. Mind you, I'm a Brit.

[@Rossturnerphoto]

Great story. I often wondered what inspired the Byrds to do a song with lyrics from the Bible. I never realized before that their version was a cover. I love how Roger wanted to keep telling you stories. You didn't have to pull it out of him. Great interviews with both him and David Crosby

[@hughennis4151]

At my father's wake I read what he always referred to as " that business from Ecclesiastes", as a semi-fallen Catholic who spent his first two years of high school in Seminary before realizing he wasn't called to the priesthood, who went on to serve as a doting father and Registered Nurse for over two decades, with that bit of Scripture as a guiding principle in his life, asked me to read it for him at his life celebration before he passed, and in doing so contrived to comfort me and all present perfectly, making it a wonderful reminder of the blessing his life was to all of us, Thanks again Dad

[@NelsonMontana1234]

Having Roger McGuinn privately play "Turn , Turn, Turn" for you is pretty damn awesome.

[@stephenhanft1226]

The Byrds were a very important group in rock history. They introduced folk-rock to the mainstream.Turn Turn Turn and Mr. Tambourine Man are two of my all-time favorites (both songs deservedly went to #1 on the pop charts). 1965, the year I was born, has got to be considered one of the greatest music years of all-time.

[@ProfessorofRock]

They influenced everybody! Thanks for the comment.

[@kevinb3812]

Who Am I to argue with that?! -Kevin from 1963

[@robertshaw3711]

Yes. 1965 was the best all round year for music.

[@tyrannosauruszeppelin2205]

Well, I don't know if they introduced folk music to the world. They themselvers were heavily influenced by George Harrison's Rickenbacker on the Beatles' Hard Day's Night album, and Rubber Soul, also a album by the Beatles, that came out in 1965, also had some revolutionary folk-rock elements.

[@pitmasterwannabe8575]

1969 was pretty darn good too.

[@RFXLR]

Those Rickenbackers have such a unique sound. Then add the second set of strings on a 12ver and they just ring out! What an incredible song!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Awesome stuff. Thank you

[@tedgay8427]

Ricks are such a pain in the butt to keep in tune and play all night. But that tone makes it all worth it.

[@judyi46]

I agree. I watched an old “Pop Quiz” show and was surprised when the musicians on the panel couldn’t recognize the Byrds with the Rickenbacker.

[@misterschubert3242]

@@tedgay8427 I have a cute quip that I say when I'm tuning one---do you know how long it takes to tune this? No one knows--it's never been done!!!

[@skeptock3205]

I had one for a while. They have a "jangly" sound like no other 12-string I've ever played. The guitar was so well-made that even with smaller head stock (more strain from 12 strings, less structural strength than a long headstock that spreads the strain better) it stayed in tune remarkably well. I loved that guitar.

[@lisaswift5342]

Had this played at my wedding 25 years ago - my bf and i were together for 9 yrs prior to that, and people would always ask us when we were going to get married. “Turn, turn, turn” was our message to them -to everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven. Thank you for this wonderful video about this beautiful song!!

[@dittohead7044]

My husband wanted “There is Love” played at our wedding so we hired a couple of girlfriends to play it on the guitar. You’d have thought we were rebels lol. But it’s a beautiful song and somehow almost 50 years later we’re living the dream 🤓

[@lisaswift5342]

@@dittohead7044 beautiful song - and Biblical, too

[@86crud]

My kids had the best stepmother ever. I was without my eldest one year. My two youngest lived with their father. I was on Nantucket with those two in Georgia and my eldest in Indiana with her dad. He went to Georgia with her and took her to see her siblings. Their stepmother mailed a copy of a photo of all three together and enclosed it in a card with those biblical words. There is a season, a purpose. I still come to tears when I think of the kindness she showed to me as an essentially absent mother. I just lost my eldest at 35. My ex and their stepmother showed up for the memorial. I’ll never forget that either.

[@funguy4utube]

Yes … truly amazing. When Roger showed how he embellished the Pete version - the magic of his added riffs - my arms exploded in goosebumps….. just like they did when we played it in the VW micro bus Blaupunkt radio cruising around in the Sixties. He created pure audio magic.

[@SandraBonney]

Goosebumps here too, from the first bar

[@texanasimmons1761]

I was a child of the 60s and 70s and Id have to say Turn, Turn. Turn will always have a very big place in my heart! This was the only contemporary song that my church youth choir sang, in church, in choir concerts and later we did a bunch of Christian youth rallys across the southern states from Texas to Miami Beach. I NEVER hear the song without getting goosebumbs. Thanks for this video!

[@scotthutchens1203]

We sang this song in the 60s in youth groups a lot (around campfires) and once for “contemporary special music” we did an electric version of it it with a guitars and bass for our church service.

[@giovanniacuto2688]

In the UK in the sixties if you were a teenage boy like me it was not considered "cool" to be a Christian. Even worse I was a Sunday school teacher. Folk music and especially singer-song writers like Dylan were anti-establishment and therefore considered cool. My problem was that I liked folk music as well. This song, more than any other, joins together both sides of my teenage personality. After I first heard it I read the Ecclesiastes original. Even now in my 70s whenever a friend is having a hard time I often come out with "To everything there is a season". I still like listening to the Byrds, this song in particular but also the Dylan songs "Mr Tambourine Man" and "Chimes of Freedom".

[@gorojo1]

I remember being only 5 and sneaking into my much older siblings records collection to play Turn while they were at school. It truly is the theme of that entire era.

[@lstrusowski4170]

My fave Byrds song of ‘68, I think was the year. I ABSOLUTELY STILL LOVE HEARING THE BYRDS EVERYDAY STILL! LOVE 8 MILES HIGH, AND THE OTHERS. PART OF THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE. I STILL LOVE ALL THE MUSIC OF THE LATE 50’s , 60’s, AND EARLY 70’s!. I SING ALL THE TIME MYSELF OUT LOUD, THIS ONLY TRUE GREAT MUSIC IN HISTORY! AS I TOLD DONOVAN ONCE, THIS ERA OF MUSIC SAVED MY LIFE AND MUSIC IS MY LIFE, WITH CHRISTIAN MUSIC OF 80’s and 90’s, , AND ITS ALL ON MY IPAD, OVER 10,000 SONGS, SOME REPEATS OR COVERS, IF GOOD. I HAVE MY ALBUMS AND 45’s, TOO! I CHERISH THEM. ITS ALL PART OF KY SOUL! THANK YOU FO4 THIS AWESOME STORY, AND I CANT WAIT FOR MORE. HOW CAN ANYONE BE UNHAPPY WOTH ALL OF THAT UNBELIEVABLE AWESOME MUSIC. GOD BLESS YOU, AND THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS. I WONT MISS ANY OF YOUR STORIES

[@amazinggrace5692]

My roommate in college had to give a song performance in her sign language class and she choose this song. So many turn, turn, turns! I hear this song and I think of her. Warm feelings for the woman I named my daughter after. Much love 💕🐝🇺🇸

[@shibolinemress8913]

"Turn, Turn, Turn" takes me back to when I was 8 years old and climbing in my favourite tree early Saturday mornings. It was 1970 and both it and Mr. Tambourine Man" were still on radio all the time. I'd sit in my tree singing to myself and listening to the real birds 😉, before going back to the house to watch cartoons or off to play with friends. 🕊🌻 Just a couple of years ago I discovered another Byrds song from back then called "Goin' Back" that perfectly captures that sense of nostalgia, and is now also one of my favourites. I'm sure 8-year-old me would have loved it too! 🙂

[@dl7281]

I met Pete Seeger when I was 14. He was so kind and humble. So fun seeing how songs are rewoven.

[@derekdowns6275]

I'm not a huge rock study, but it blows me away that I always thought that the Byrds were a British band -and to also find out that they formed not 35 miles from my home...all in the same sitting. Thanks for a great video!

[@scottburton9701]

"Turn Turn Turn" was on the soundtrack of the movie "Forrest Gump"-That proves how iconic it is.

[@stephengiffith1010]

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[@gjermundification]

I guess the word you are looking for is contemporary.

[@HMcQ7891]

Great interviews, McGuinn was generous. So hearing The Byrds' "Tambourine" in studio is why Dylan went electric - wild. And it's always amazing to hear how the legends of old like Crosby & Gene Clark were just fans. Well done.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I love these stories.

[@davidyohalem629]

Others would say that it was hearing The Animals record of House of the Rising Sun, the first folk rock record, that inspired Dylan to reclaim his rock and roll roots.

[@starweavertx8806]

In 2016 we had brought my mom home to Hospice care thinking she had months to live, when the nurse told me she probably only had days the news was hard to wrap my mind around. When I left that day and started my car up this song was playing on the radio and I just sat there and listened and cried in disbelief. I don’t even know how my radio got on a channel that would be playing this song. Always loved the song but now it has a very special place in my heart! Side note - now my mom plays I Will Always Love You for my daughters and I and 90% of the time it’s right when we start the car up. ❤️

[@ruthlewis6678]

Moved to tears just hearing the music. Time past never to return. Great memories Maybe just because I was young; never to return.

[@billygross]

It's one of those songs that goes straight to your heart and your tear ducts.

[@kathleenking47]

Written by Solomon I've put turn turn turn in my bible right by eccleastics 3:1

[@tooleyoclock]

Fantastic episode. I could see the absolute thrill in your eyes as you realized that Roger was gonna play through that verse of Turn, Turn, Turn. I believe Roger became a born again Christian in the 70s. Perhaps, that spiritual part of his life is what gets such assurance and peace when he plays this beautiful song. Keep up the outstanding work on this channel! I share your passion for Rock/Pop Music History. Huge Byrds fan too. Would love to hear you chat with Chris Hillman-My favorite Byrd. And his work with Gram Parsons in the Flying Burrito Brothers is stellar.

[@allansavage]

Roger seems such a gentle lovely man, and like myself a huge Pete Seeger fan. Pete was the reason I took up the banjo 56 years ago.

[@ianwhitsitt8189]

"Trying to play bass and sing, it's like trying to dial two telephones with different numbers at the same time" fuckin love old people analogies dude, David Crosby rules

[@JasDarc]

He's right and I can do it!

[@bjpetro3041]

One of the most underrated guitar recordings in history is the interplay between McGuinn and Crosby during the "solo" section. It is magic and could never be duplicated.

[@johntiggleman4686]

Yes indeed. One of the best breaks ever.

[@JiveDadson]

Who underrated it? What rating did they give it, and what should the rating have been?

[@macaibhistin]

I thought the bass line really makes this version. The opening riff with that descending bass is so unforgettable!

[@timetowakeup6302]

5:58: For those of you who aren't familiar with Bobby Darin, I highly recommend exploring his catalog. He was a brilliant all around entertainer who literally did it ALL. One of a kind in my opinion. One of those rare artists who recorded albums in every popular musical genre of his time (50's-70's). He died at only 37 of a weak heart. What a special talent.

[@xianshep]

An absolute legend. I'd love to know how he came to gift Roger a guitar.

[@timetowakeup6302]

@@xianshep "I first met Bobby Darin at the Crescendo night club on Sunset Strip in Hollywood around 1962. I was the accompianist for a folk group called "The Chad Mitchell Trio." We were opening up for Lenny Bruce, and Bobby had come down to the club to see Lenny, but was there during our performance. The trio was composed of three singers who didn't play instruments. I was the only musician, and I stood behind them. While they would sing, just to keep from being bored, I made funny faces. The audience would laugh, and the trio thought it was for them. Bobby liked this. He came back stage after our set and told me that he planned to incorporate folk music into his Las Vegas act. He asked me if I would like to play guitar, and sing harmony with him. I told him that I had a job. Bobby asked how much the trio was paying. When I told him, he offered to double the salary. I gave the trio notice and went to work for Bobby. Bobby was a mentor to me. He gave me a sense of what the old school of show business was all about. He was meticulous, suit pressed, shoes shined and always on time and in tune. He had worked with George Burns, and had learned the vaudeville approach to performing. He had mastered singing, dancing, mime, impressions and many musical instruments. I asked him for tips on succeeding in the music business and he was generous with his advice. One tip was to get in front of audiences as much as possible. He said it didn't matter how good you were in front of a mirror, you had to test it under fire. I took his advice and performed in as many clubs and coffee houses as I could to develop my confidence as a performer. Another tip was to get into Rock and Roll. I did that as well and the result was my band The Byrds. So I owe a lot to Bobby Darin. He was a true hero to me." Roger McGuinn

[@xianshep]

@@timetowakeup6302 Awesome! Bobby Darin was posthumously also a big help to ME in the music business (long story), an opportunity which I blew.

[@theweirdsistersoracle2]

I have a whole new appreciation for this song! That must have been amazing to sit there with Roger while he played that!

[@Me97202]

During my 50 year career as a radio DJ, I was blessed with meeting and interviewing many of the biggest musicians of our generation. So I know that these moments you had with Roger and David are some of the ones we live for and are very special. Especially when the artists are generous with their comments.

[@alenbrackovic7657]

I laughed out loud when he played it on acoustic guitar. Pure joy

[@ProfessorofRock]

Right? I loved it too.

[@gaspersignorelli3724]

@@ProfessorofRock The look on your face says it.

[@hansjonassen7228]

In 1970, I was in kindergarten and we would sing this song in our school chapel services. Great way for a little kid to get introduced to one of the most amazing songs of all time.

[@brianmcglade8164]

Your a good man Hans !

[@lindabriggs5118]

I am a product of the 60's. This song has always been my favorite. If i was feeling down, this song uplifted me and gave me hope. Just finding this video and hearing it again brought tears to my eyes. It still gives me hope and joy to here it. I knew the lyrics came from the Bible but I never knew it was from Ecclesiasties. Thank you this video! I needed to hear this tonight. Its especially powerful in this day and age with all the conflicts and differing culture clashes. 1968 was a great year. I was 16 and I grew up in Inglewood, CA. Again, thank you for this.😃💝💯👍🙏🤗

[@markmiller8137]

in 68 i was 8 yrs old and i had 2 relatives drafted in the Army and fighting in Vietnam,we were a close knit family and we missed our boys and even us younger children watched our Grandmother and Parents of their young Soldiers worry as they would watch the weekly death tally on the news. the music was a relief to us younger family members and even us youngins as we were called would wear our peace signs and long hair to our elementery school. we would write letters to the fighting men that we didnt know and to our loved ones so far away from home. we lost our family members later on in their lives due to agent Orange related cancers that the chemicles brought on. the music was the best thing that come out of the 60s and 70s and thats the music i love and basically all i listen to,thank you to all the musicians and bands for such great music.

[@scottstalcup6980]

Doesn't matter how many times I hear Roger tell his stories about the band, be it here, on his live album, the WCBH/BBC series from 1996, he's always fascinating!

[@davidellis5141]

" A Time For Peace , I Swear It's Not Too Late " Great Lyric 👍

[@ProfessorofRock]

I love the ending of the song.

[@ColtraneTaylor]

If you hear Xi calling for peace, get the troops ready. This song was not made for 1939 or our own times, and I say that as a 90% peacenik.

[@rebeccamizell1071]

One of my favorite songs by birds I play it all the time but it's my Sunday song to get back to my love of God

[@flash2tz]

All these years later, the song and its message still resonates. Like Roger said, it makes you feel like everything is under control.

[@benhammond6393]

I had chills during this entire interview...I mean, I love this channel and all the stories and interviews but this one was on like a slightly different frequency. Wow.

[@josephgioielli]

I have loved that song since I was a kid. When ever I feel like I have lost control I think of it to remind myself that there is still a hand on the switch.

[@davem5308]

That was just the best! How lucky our Professor is, to have these moments with Roger and David. Definitely a song in the soundtrack of my life! Roger and David were very gracious.

[@lynl135]

I feel so lucky I was born in '60, to have grown up with the greatest music ever as part of my life.

[@frankarmani3718]

It was this song that made me feel like Roger's Rickenbacker didn't need any other instruments. It had so much beauty, depth and punch that it could stand alone. He's right, it gives you the encouragement to believe that things will be ok. and Thank you for bringing all of this history and background to us.

[@RhymesWithCarbon]

My god, a personal concert from Roger McGuinn playing Turn! Turn! Turn! Just for you!! That would be one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life, I’m impressed you held it together!

[@gsjackson34]

I saw Roger as a solo act in 2002. He entered playing My Back Pages, and exited with Turn Turn Turn -- my two favorite Byrds numbers. He's certainly aging well. Great video.

[@Reno_56101]

My dad passed away on January 15th, 2020, completely unexpected. His favorite song was Turn, Turn, Turn. When I listen to this song I close my eyes and imagine he is sitting by me listening to it with me. It comforts and saddens me at the same time.

[@russmoore5564]

I did not know that was a Pete Seeger song, thank you for that. I was 7 when the Byrds did it and I remember it well. Here in rural Kentucky in '65 it did not fly. Those long haired hippies have done gone and blasphemed the bible! That's the way it was but I loved that song. I always have loved the Byrds harmonies

[@injuhneer]

Adam, when Roger started playing and singing you looked as though you were barely containing exuberance. What a great interview.

[@Vito_Tuxedo]

Kudos to Crosby for acknowledging Gene Clark's phenomenal songwriting talent. Crosby has been less generous in his praise of others in the past, but I guess maybe he has mellowed with age. A generous spirit is far more becoming of a man of his genuine musical genius.

[@geraldobrien7323]

“A time to be born, a time to die” Over the next decade that line is really gonna apply to a lot of icons that we grew up listening to. RIP David Crosby

[@badbiker666]

I can't be certain that this story is about the first time I heard "Turn, Turn, Turn," but it certainly is one of the first times for sure. I was about 8 years old. Up to that point, I was not into rock music. I grew up in Detroit, so my music of choice was Motown. I idolized The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and the Funk Brothers (although back then no one knew who they were!). A friend had an older sister and she was into the early rock (and I was into her), so I listened to what she listened to. The opening guitar instrumental for "Turn, Turn, Turn" is unique, to say the least. Until this video I didn't know that was a 12 string Rickenbacker, but now I'll never forget it. It was summer and we were in my friend's back yard, playing basketball, while his hot sister was sitting in a lounge chair, probably sunning herself in a bikini. I swear she did that JUST to mess with me. But that song came on her radio. I stopped playing the game and just stood there, mesmerized by the sound. My buddy passed the ball to me and it hit me in the chest and rolled away. He yelled at me for not paying attention, but I didn't hear him. All I could hear was The Byrds. I didn't immediately switch my allegiance from soul music to rock music that day, but the transition took place not too long after that. I believe that incident occurred in 1968, and yes, I know, "Turn, Turn, Turn" had been out for a while already, but it is one of the few songs for which I have this kind of memory.

[@dittohead7044]

CKLW fan growing up. Future hubby knew a lot more about music and luckily I expanded my listening experience. I sure do miss the Detroit of that time

[@stevenskorich7878]

I was in high school, in the first or second of my justly-unremembered garage bands, when this came out. The song still can make me shiver. Lucky you, to have interviewed McGuinn and Crosby on this! Good video!

[@davidbarnett7145]

What can I say, in 1965 I was in the Army headed to Vietnam. The song has just taken my heart away. And still resonates in my soul. After returning home, I played drums in a Folk-rock band and now at age 75, I continued play this song on my smartphone and I just Love it.

[@sarameitner6770]

One of the first songs I ever performed - and a favourite. Thank you for honouring it as you did.

[@jakeoncall]

Wonderful story. I can only imagine how you must have felt being serenaded by Jim Mcguinn singing your favorite song! Lyrics inspired by the Word of God are the best. As Jesus said, "...these very stones will cry out." (Luke 19:40)

[@scotthutchens1203]

Amen! The stones are doing lots of crying out in this Godless world were sojourning through because people are rejecting Jesus Christ. 😢

[@davidyohalem629]

@@scotthutchens1203 Ecclesiastes precedes your Christ by (at least) 500 years. Your Christian Bible doesn't have half the poetic sensibility.

[@thunderwalker2000]

This is an absolutely amazing song. I am glad you got to sit down with David and Roger so they could properly tell the story. Thank you, Adam.

[@walkintheligthofgod5917]

The message is great and it does not get old. To God be all the honor and glory!

[@pamelaj.miller5115]

When I was a young teen in Chicago, the Byrds made an appearance at a small local venue, and the band had to walk through the fans to get to the stage. Everyone was squealing and reaching out to touch the guys. I managed to get close to Roger, and grabbed a small bit of his hair. At that moment, a security guard took his arm and abruptly moved him through the rest of the crowd. Well, as he was ushered away, I found a small clump of his hair still in my hand. (feeling a little bad about it later) I still have that hair in an envelope stored on my bookshelf. Great times, great musicians. Thanks for the cool interview !!!

[@deanrobert9953]

I'm quite certain The Byrds take on Mr. Tambourine man is THE song that gave me my first case of music induced 'feels' as a very little kid. Has sent me on a life long journey of music discovery and joy. I'm eternally grateful to Roger and the band for that. Even the couple seconds of it teased in this video gave me goosebumps... as always.

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Always like a band that invents its own unique sound. People still say bands "sound like the Byrds". Always loved 'eight miles high', great title and great song. Fantastic bit of acoustic playing by Roger in this video

[@MrAnarchris]

Thank you for reminding about how great Eight Miles High is, and you are 100% correct Mr McGuinn is just an amazing guitarist - and in my opinion, a terrific person too.

[@patrickscafe7]

Thank you for the history lesson on one of the best songs of my "wonder years". Turn! Turn! Turn! is needed now as much now as back in the 60s.

[@gaufrid1956]

"Turn! Turn! Turn!" is my all-time favorite song in English! My daughter knew this, and at her wedding reception, she asked me to dance with her to it! She was wearing a wedding dress with a big hooped skirt, and I was wearing a kilt! It was quite a sight! A couple of years after her mom died, I remarried and moved to the Philippines (I'm Aussie). I've sung this song on our home karaoke here, and my Filipina wife is a fan of classics like this!

[@garybrockwell2031]

Nice one mate👍🇬🇧

[@gaufrid1956]

@@garybrockwell2031 Cheers mate! As we say here in Cebuano, "Daghang salamat!"... "Thanks very much!"

[@lethrbear32]

What an honor for you to be able to do this. I'm a huge fan of The Byrds, and everything Crosby has done. Any band he's been in has been pure magic.

[@meinvornamemeinnachname715]

Please keep in mind; it is a actually song written by Pete Seeger in 1959

[@wyatt2447]

The Byrds were already my favorite group back then and when Turn Turn Turn came out , it became my favorite song . Still is too . To this day when things seem bleak , I listen to that song and or Turn to the Book of Ecclesiastes for comfort and inspiration .

[@jonpierce4058]

This is one of your best interviews/videos! I've always loved The Byrds. Thank you for bringing this to us!

[@magistra137]

Yeah, that was amazing. I could feel you sitting there just absorbing the significance of having Roger play that song and you got to be there in that room. That’s one of the reasons I like your show so much. You are a fan with great respect for the art of making music and that colors every story and interview. You truly love the magic of music and that, coupled with meticulous homework, makes all these people open up to you and give you the best interviews.

[@Brenda-jf2pe]

I play a 360 12 string Rick and got the banjo picking down ! I play this song as an instrumental with a compressor tube type, and a tube amp. In 1992 roger did a concert on Long Island in NY he signed the scratch plate of my Ric 330 12 string like an idiot I sold it in 1994 ! Bought the 360 in 2014 got back into playing at 72 yrs. old. My mother died in 1994 I was 25 I asked the preacher to read from the Bible the passages that were from the preacher that were the lyrics from that song at her funeral. Roger and the Byrds were a big part of my life back then, there is a big place in my heart for Turn Turn Turn. JohnBoy Utah Brenda's husband . Chow😎🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@lvparker9009]

i was 15 in 1965. I have all of the Byrds albums on vinyl... Some of the GREATEST music of all time.

[@John-ym1dx]

Professor, one of your best interviews in my humble opinion. This song was in my wheelhouse as it came during my middle to high school years. When I first heard it, I knew the words immediately as I was MADE to go to a Southern Baptist Church every Sunday by a mother who was determined to keep her three boys grounded in religion, which worked to a varied degree. I always found it ironic though that the song, in a time that most every musician was anti-war, included the words that there was a time for war. Hardly anyone of that era, the "Hippie" times, would have agreed. I do hold pride that the greatest music of any generation was made during that period of my life.

[@SouthernCeltMS]

When Turn, Turn, Turn came out I was in my first year of college trying desperately to keep my grades up so I could keep my student draft deferment. The thing that surprised me most about the song being so popular was that it was basically a Bible verse set to music.

[@shinyoneincarnate5565]

I saw Jim Roger McGuinn in a club in Milwaukee WI. He had a mic, his acoustic, a smal amp, Ric 12 string with a few boxes on the floor. He was sitting on a bar stool with 6 of us sitting on the floor listening. He sounded just like the 6 man Byrds, all by himself. He played a bunch of songs, then took our requests. When we all ran out of ideas, I requested Sugar Sugar by the Archies. The 5 other audience members snickered, Roger just smiled, & thought of another song. It was a great time!

[@scotthutchens1203]

Wonderful episode! It doesn’t get much better than you interviewing McQuinn and Crosby about this song! This song has been a favorite of mine since the 60s. It blended right in with the counter-culture and I remember many times we sang it in church youth groups around camp fires because it had a good message. Around 1976 we did it in church as “contemporary special music” using my ‘74 Gibson SG and Fender Deluxe Reverb amp nice and drenched with reverb and tremolo for that 60’s sound. Times were so much more simple then……… Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (NKJV) 1 To everything [there is] a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck [what is] planted; 3 A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance; 5 A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing; 6 A time to gain, And a time to lose; A time to keep, And a time to throw away; 7 A time to tear, And a time to sew; A time to keep silence, And a time to speak; 8 A time to love, And a time to hate; A time of war, And a time of peace. John 3:14-21 (NKJV) 14 “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 “that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. 16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 “And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 “For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 “But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”