THE BYRDS TURN TURN TURN REACTION - Everyone should hear this in a lifetime!

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The Byrds Turn turn turn reaction.One of the most beautiful songs i have had the pleasure of hearing.Such clever lyrics as well.I just wish i had heard this Byrds song as a young man.
It would have certainly enriched my life in the many turns in life i had encountered.
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[@SanJoseBob]

The Oldest Lyrics ever written. They are from the Bible, the “Book of Ecclesiastes”. So, you are right, it’s Biblical. Good catch on your part…SanJoseBob

[@georgeralph8031]

Except for the last verse. How's San Josie, Bob? I fled the BA after 35 years in Silly Corn Valley. Went East and never looked back. Out here near Philly now.

[@arthurrubiera8750]

If you like this song, you should listen to more of Pete Seeger. I musician, activist, environmentalist who was black listed for his beliefs. He didn't let it bring him down. The 60's was such a wonderful time for music.

[@dougca7086]

Arranged by Pete Seeger and first recorded by him

[@mickeydooley2230]

The bible is not the oldest lyrics written...sorry

[@salty-tomato]

​@@mickeydooley2230 you have another recorded song with older lyrics Fascinating What song?

[@RicoBurghFan]

The lyrics were based on a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes, almost word for word. Very profound. The Byrds were a supergroup folk band from the 60s who are worth diving into, Brother Harri. Do My Back Pages, Eight Miles High, the original Jesus Is Just Alright, for which the Doobie Brothers did an awesome cover. There's many more, which others can hip you to.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

OOOH My Back Pages YES!

[@bossfan49]

This is the original JIJA... but the Doobies followed pretty closely the Byrds arrangement. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pofIaJ6ho7F5hKc

[@morganhale3434]

Amen brother, truth is truth throughout the ages.

[@mreloo]

Wisdom from our only wise God ...Jesus Christ

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

@@mreloo Well it's Old Testament so, no. Just God.

[@waltreed2578]

"Mr. Tambourine Man" is another great Byrd's song.

[@bossfan49]

Bob Dylan

[@xScooterAZx]

@@bossfan49 Not only Bob Dylan. He wrote it,but the Byrds did a cover of it. A great cover,I might add.

[@bossfan49]

@@xScooterAZx It's a fine cover, but it's still a Bob Dylan song.

[@Membwayne]

I like Bob Dylan's version better because the Byrds version included only verse two, skipping 1, 3 and the best verse #4, with some of the most beautifully poetic lyrics Dylan ever wrote, and probably just to keep it within the "time frame" of pop radio of that era. Sacrilege I tell you! It goes: And take me disappearing through the smoke rings of my mind Down the foggy ruins of time, far past the frozen leaves The haunted, frightened trees, out to the windy beach Far beyond the twisted reach of crazy sorrow Yes, to dance beneath the diamond sky with one hand waving free Silhouetted by the sea, circled by the circus sands With all memory and fate driven deep beneath the waves Let me forget about today until tomorrow

[@janehill9764]

mr tambourine man was writren by bob dylan. listen to his rendition.

[@wilfbentley6738]

The lyrics are from Ecclesiastes, and the tune is straight out of a hymnbook. I remember singing it in church as a boy.

[@indydave1955]

As Harri said..."the BIBLE of our lives!"

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Ecclesiastis 3. Pete Seeger put it into song. From what I know, biblically, it was meant to comfort. Beautiful song.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

song was written by Pete Seeger (folk music god). From a passage in the bible. He said the only words that are his are "I swear it's not too late". The song reflected the 60's and the Viet Nam war.

[@melenatorr]

We grew up on this song, among other strong-messaged songs from the 60s. The "I swear it's not too late" always made me shiver.

[@flash218ily]

After this song came out, they should've re-edited the Bible to include those words!

[@melenatorr]

@@flash218ily Agreed

[@Peter-oh3hc]

@@flash218ily from your lips to God's ear

[@Pupda]

Except that it was written in the late 1950s so it didn’t really reflect that. It otherwise, yeah…

[@1nelsondj]

'60s bands and artists were all influencing each other. Americans were mostly just crooners, rock and roll was dead in the early '60s until British bands resurrected it and sold it back to them, lots of blues-based bands. Dylan was floored by the Beatles and they learned to write lyrics with more substance from him (as well as smoking pot).

[@musicairplanes4884]

Those blues based bands were influenced by the front porch blues tour by people like Howlin Wolf. Those great blues players were not appreciated on the states. They had to go to the UK were they were very popular. Hence The Animals, The Beatles, The Stones and on and on.

[@alanfriesen9837]

Creque Alley

[@thomastimlin1724]

The jangling electric 12 string guitar sound of the Byrds is NOT psychedelic, it;s folk rock, sooo 1965/66. Music with a message. i really miss that sound. Psychedelic rock evolved about 2 years later with the breakthrough of Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, that kind of stuff. Protest songs and Vietnam were heating up about this time.

[@macjam9090]

Don't forget ' Eight miles high' in 1966 which a lot of people considered to be the start of psychedelic rock. The Byrd's also pioneered country rock. They are all names..to me they are just a great band. Loved them in the sixties still love them now

[@plrndl]

The first psychedelic song was "Eight Miles High", which the Byrds wrote about their experience of visiting England in 1965. They first recorded it in December 1965 at RCA, and the original release version was recorded at Colmbia in January 1966. Long before the latecomers you mention.

[@northernlight4614]

@@plrndl 5D, off the same album, is very psychedelic also.

[@Mandrake591]

If he thinks❤ ❤it’s psychedelic, then it’s psychedelic, there are no rules, rock music is partly about rebellion, the listener decides what they want to think about the song. I know the history of The Byrds really really well, they were doing psychedelics by the time they recorded this. I try to keep an open mind.

[@Mandrake591]

Excellent video 😊, thank you! The Byrds are my favorite band. I love their first five albums and I would recommend Eight Miles High, Feel A Whole Lot Better, I Knew I’d Want You, Draft Morning, Chimes Of Freedom, Fifth Dimension, Tribal Gathering, Dolphin’s Smile, so many to choose from.

[@AlanSenzaki]

This song was a backdrop to my life in 1969 when I left for Canada from Los Angeles during the Vietnam war. I was in the army national guard for 4 1/2 years after finishing basic training at Fort Ord in Monterey County California. The war weighed heavily on my conscious and decided to leave for Vancouver Canada permanently. Best decision I ever made.

[@beverlyducharme433]

Thank you coming to this country, brother.

[@rheailiarome2287]

Most of words are taken from Ecclesiastes 3 - one of the books of the Old Testament. "Vanity of Vanities. All is Vanity saith the Preacher. "

[@Lchristyhastings]

"Helter Skelter in a summer swealter, The Byrds flew off w/ a fallout shelter, 8 miles high & falling fast..." ~American Pie (by Don McLean) A US rock history lesson

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Harri you done American Pie (long version) yet?

[@Lchristyhastings]

@@DawnSuttonfabfour Wish he would. American Pie is such a classic. And yes, long version by Don.

[@JamesLachowsky]

"I heard the Burritos out in California could fly higher than the Byrds. Roger McGuinn had a twelve-string guitar It was like nothing I'd ever heard And the Eagles flew in from the west coast Like the Byrds, they were trying to be free while in Texas, the talk turned to outlaws Like Willie and Waylon and me." David Allen Coe

[@michaelasay6140]

@@JamesLachowsky you in the shithole California? Lol

[@edgarsnake2857]

The Byrds were among the Beatles favorite American bands.

[@robertedens5157]

look who was in the Byrds.... they all went on to great careers.

[@JerisEve]

I deleted my posts because, while the Sermon on the Mount is indeed from Matthew, these particular lyrics are based on an entirely different poem from, yep, you were right, Ecclesiastes. So Harri made a righteous guess at Simon and Garfunkle, they based Blessed Are on the Beatitudes from Matthew, so there's no real overlap between the two songs. Sorry if I confused or offended anyone. I was actually trying hard to straighten it out, not muddy the waters like I did.

[@BroncoJosh]

Probably my favorite song of all time. It's a song that reminds me of my father, who died unexpectedly on December 30 2021. This was his favorite song because he was highly religious. And he pretty much knew the Bible top to bottom. It's truly a song from heaven. This song just makes me feel closer to him every day.

[@eddychinwe1163]

My sweet brother!!!!!!!!! JESUS CHRIST!!! I'M 42 NOW AND HEARD THIS SONG WHEN I WAS ABOUT 6. IMAGINE HOW LONG. I'M NOT LOSING IT AGAIN. I LOVE YOU MY BROTHER. LOTS OF RESPECT

[@johnfoster5295]

Right on with the Bible reference. This is from The Bible, specifically Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 verses 1-8.

[@barrycohen311]

Still the most bad-ass sunglasses ever worn....

[@alanhigh8125]

It's simply one of the songs that absolutely compel you to stop and listen, especially the first time you hear it. I've listened to songs in my life that were so special that I literally had to pull over to the side of the road and stop to listen. This is one of them.

[@071949]

When my wife died from congestive heart failure two weeks before her 58th birthday my daughter and I were planning the memorial service w/ the celebrant. I thought using Ecclesiastes Chapter 3, verses 1--8 as part of the service would be appropriate. My daughter said that instead of having the celebrant recite the verses we should use the song Turn, Turn, Turn by the Byrds instead to close the service. And so we did.

[@1f5sda]

I am sorry for your loss!

[@071949]

@@1f5sda Thank you for taking the time to comment; I appreciate it! RogerC 6/16/24

[@stlmopoet]

Solomon had indeed gone through a tumultuous time when he wrote Ecclesiastes. 😁👍

[@alvinjohnson773]

I hope Solomon got some credit on the album cover :)

[@bergy210]

At least the 45 @aj

[@dbzaleha]

Solomon didn't write Ecclesiastes. We don't know who wrote it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecclesiastes?wprov=sfla1

[@stlmopoet]

@@dbzaleha It is traditionally attributed to him. That's all.

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

They seemed to specialise in Bob Dylan covers like Mr Tamborine Man one of THE greatest covers in pop A

[@sharonpate5481]

Bob Dylan is a Pulitzer Prize winner for lyrics/poetry. His songs are awesome protest songs. Try “Blowin In The Wind” ☮️♥️🤘🏽

[@plrndl]

They did a hell of a lot more than breaking Dylan into the pop world. Crosby introduced the sitar to George Harrison, and "Hey Joe" to the world in general. They created raga / psychedelic rock with "Eight Miles High", and completely changed country music with "Sweetheart of the Rodeo".

[@bierce716]

If you check the dates, Simon & Garfunkel sound like the Byrds....

[@cspringer333]

I don't think they sound anything alike but...S&G started in school back in the 50's. There are a few videos of them as kids on KZbin.

[@charlesbishop4000]

The second gentleman from the left is David Crosby of Crosby, Stills and Nash!

[@indiecab9593]

Eccliastes 3:1-8, in the King Jim Version if you want the same diction as the song.

[@waynemarvin5661]

Please learn how to spell before making comments. It's embarrassing to read.

[@nancikuba42]

@@waynemarvin5661 Who cares how they spelled. What they wrote should be the focal point of the comment.

[@northernlight4614]

King Jim?

[@indiecab9593]

@@northernlight4614 He signed his name “Jacobus Rex”, if that’s less confusing.

[@northernlight4614]

@@indiecab9593 No it's more confusing. It's referred to as the King James Version of the Bible.

[@robertsaul234]

I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better Eight Miles High Chestnut Mare Draft Morning Ballad of Easy Rider Lots of great songs to mine

[@patriciaalvareztostado8170]

This is the song of the LIFE, AND HOW LIFE MOVES AND EVOLE,

[@debbiechang5781]

This song was written by the late great Pete Seeger. It’s a beautiful one and was a favorite of my dear cousin Carol. She had it played at her memorial. Iconic song that the Byrds made their own. ✌️

[@jerrypost9651]

I can hear a bit of that Simon and Garfunkel sound, but bear in mind that they are a vocal duo, and here you have a trio of legendary singers -- think Crosby, Stills and Nash -- and particularly think that because that is David Crosby on the left. 👍

[@midnightfury7267]

"The Bells of Rhymney" is another great little number by The Byrds.

[@baskervillebee6097]

Love this song.

[@elad463]

That is where The Beatles got if I needed someone

[@famat161]

I close my eyes and I am back in my childhood bedroom learning the drums to songs exactly like this.

[@edwardthorne9875]

Yay -- I get to be the first to point out that yes, the writer was a very wise and world-wearyPreacher from long ago and far away. It should be the Bible of our lives. I just say Ecc. There is nothing new under the sun, and we end up chasing wind.

[@freegracetruthembrace7188]

Glorious and unforgettable truth . Top shelf .

[@JimiBurleigh]

The basis for this song came about when Pete Seeger (no relation to Bob) found the words in the Bible's Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes (chpt 3 verses 1-8). He said the song just sort of fell together once the "turn, turn, turn" phrase came to him. There aren't many song writers who can say they've written a number one hit single with the legendary King Solomon. The Byrds version of "Turn, Turn, Turn" hit the number one spot in the U.S., reaching that achievement on 4 December 1965. Pete Seeger is a folkie legend. He co-founded one of the seminal American folk groups called The Weavers. Along with Peter, Paul & Mary, The Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan & Joan Baez they were the voice of the civil rights movement in the 1950's and anti-Vietnam war movement of the early '60s. The Byrds were one of the bands that took the "folkie sound" and turned it electric. They coved a few Bob Dylan penned songs as well, including the most well known version of "Mr. Tambourine Man". But for something of a "deep track" from The Byrds I'm going to share with you this link to a song called "The Bells Of Rhymney". The music is again by Pete Seeger with words by Welsh poet Idris Davies. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4CriqRogLOffrs

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

One of my two favorite songs by this group. The other one is "Mr. Tambourine Man." Highly recommended.

[@xcellent-records]

Other songs inspired by The Byrds: "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; "Heart Of Gold" by Neil Young; "Never My Love" by Association; "In The Year 2525" by Zager and Evans;

[@SWog617]

As so many have said, the lyrics are based on the Book of Ecclesiastes. What you may not know, depending on your religion, is that those Bible verses are often chosen as readings at Catholic funerals. I chose them for my Mom's. I think of her every time I hear this song. When you're dealing with grief, it helps to know that although this is that person's time to die, it is all part of God's plan and shouldn't be feared. 🙏 ✝️

[@bobbyscott5162]

And the Man who wrote most of the Lyrics? King Solomon.

[@bobbyscott5162]

@@JerisEve Sir. This from the Book of Ecclesiastes. Please look it up.

[@partypete007]

@@JerisEve not so it’s from Ecclesiastes OT book…

[@JerisEve]

@@partypete007 Right you both are. See below. Not a sir.

[@bobbyscott5162]

@@JerisEve Ok,,Here it is. ◄ Ecclesiastes 3 ► King James Bible Par ▾ To Everything There is a Season 1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; 7A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; 8A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

[@JerisEve]

@@bobbyscott5162 Thank you for printing it here. It's lovely for everyone to get to read it.

[@SirWrecksy]

I was 6 and still remember my dad... "Burn, burn, burn by the Turds"

[@gerrymarks7527]

Best group bar none!their is no other group that can fill their booths.

[@aprilchronister9980]

Love this song so much❤. Its so meaningful a whole life long. From a kiddo to teen, then married have kiddos, seasons.... Suddenly hubby diagnosed & pass of 💔 brain cancer but 2 months later 1st grandbaby❤️ born. Life a jumble. 2nd grandbaby❤️born ON 1st ones 1st bday! , lost my sis in Jan '24 then mom in Apr 💔. But, 3rd grandbaby ❤️born 2 days ago! I needed to hear this song this night, missing hubby-him never meeting his grandkiddos, but given the song's lyrics are biblical(hadn't known that yrs back)...🌸I like that🕊️! 'my back pages ' song the Bryds did (did B. Dylan write that I think?) I love too! Thnx for your reaction (tho a yrs ago!😊)

[@mikefixx7177]

You are so right, these songs are just magical. Everyone needs to hear this kind of music today !

[@270yis7]

The 12-string Rickenbacker guitar sound was popularized by George Harrison, who incorporated the sound into many of the Beatles' 1964 and 1965 hits. A HARD DAY'S NIGHT, BEATLES FOR SALE, HELP!, and RUBBER SOUL were replete with the sound. :)

[@MusoMaker-SouthAfrica]

Agree with you Harri. This is landmark that everyone should hear. Beautiful analysis - Well done.

[@gpxo11]

Byrds songs-Bells Of Rhymney,Chimes Of Freedom, I'll Feel A whole Lot better, Mr. Tambourine Man, all I Really Want To Do, My Back Pages and many more...

[@sharonpate5481]

I was a teenager during the sixties and early seventies and that was when we made the best music ! Real voices, real instruments, real musical genius run amok ☮️♥️🤘🏽👵🏼

[@shelleywright749]

A dear friend played her guitar and sang this at my brother's burial. He was a Byrds fan. xx

[@bobduerwald9805]

Chesnut Mare is a great song by the Byrds.

[@edwardthorne9875]

I'm gonna catch that horse if I can.

[@surfwriter8461]

I'm glad you appreciate the song so much for both its great sound and the message in the lyrics. As others have pointed out, the lyrics are mostly lifted from the Bible's Book of Ecclesiastes and rendered by Pete Seeger with some minor additions and modifications. It's a major classic of rock music, one of many in the "folk rock" genre that The Byrds pioneered. The Byrds were an American band (LA) that followed soon after The Beatles took off and were definitely influenced by The Beatles but came up with their own unique sound that was dubbed "folk rock". The Byrds then influenced many bands that came after them, including Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, REM and others. Interesting note about the recording of the song, as reported on Wikipedia's page about this song: The band did 78 takes of the song over a five-day period to achieve this final version. (Some dedication and perfectionism there, huh?) I can hear some resemblance to Simon and Garfunkel, but I don't think The Byrds' signature sound is that close to S & G who came after the band and probably felt a strong influence by The Byrds. Regarding Liverpool, that was the town in the UK from which The Beatles emerged but was not necessarily the home base for many other British Invasion groups.

[@39thala]

Harri, the original lineup of this band consisted of Jim McGuinn (lead guitar, vocals. He later went by Roger after 1967), Gene Clark (tambourine, vocals), David Crosby (rhythm guitar, vocals), Chris Hillman (bass guitar, vocals), and Michael Clarke (drums). Of course, most of us all know Crosby (2nd from the left in this video) went on to be a founder of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. And Chris Hillman (on the far left) went on to form The Flying Burrito Brothers with Graham Parsons in 1968 (Bernie Leadon, future guitarist of the Eagles joined a year later). Chris Hillman then went on to have a very successful career in the late 1980's and early 1990's as the front man of a Country Rock band called The Desert Rose Band.

[@tommessner3502]

Chris Hillman was in POCO also.

[@JamesLachowsky]

Roger McGuinn, not Jim. (Well, I guess his name was James Roger McGuinn but I never heard him referred to that way.)

[@39thala]

@@JamesLachowsky My understanding is, he started going by Roger later. He was "known as Jim McGuinn until mid-1967". So, at the time this song was released in 1965, he was known as Jim. Ref: Roger McGuinn Biography/AllMusic - "...following the release of their 1968 country-rock breakthrough Sweetheart of the Rodeo, McGuinn was the only founding member still in the band. Under the direction of McGuinn -- who had changed his first name to Roger after a flirtation with the Subud religion -- the Byrds soldiered on, delving further and further into country and roots music before finally dissolving in February 1973. " But, nevertheless, I'm glad you brought up his name. I'm adding a note in parentheses in my post about his later going by Roger).

[@ericbillingsley9303]

@@JamesLachowsky He did go by Jim until he changed his name to Roger.

[@guesswho4256]

@@tommessner3502 Chris Hillman was never in Poco. Perhaps you're thinking of Richie Furay coming out of Buffalo Springfield.

[@barrycohen311]

Folk Musician Pete Seeger wrote the original version. He took most of the lyrics out of the book of "Ecclesiastes" in the Bible. Good stuff man.

[@markthoele1808]

Home Free “forever and ever amen”.

[@Teresa7087]

This was literally an anthem of the 60s. I've always loved it. Mr Tamborine Man is another great one by The Byrds. Lyrics and song written by Pete Seeger, America's preeminent folk singer. He took lyrics from the bible.

[@Charles-bo8iy]

My favorite song. It never grows old.

[@iRenegade164]

Such powerful words, my maternal family has been reciting Ecclesiastes at funerals for *generations!* In 2003, I could not help using these verses at my Father's interment - I'm sure he would approve....

[@wordsmith52]

Wise words. Older you get, the more you get it...

[@marcell.3058]

Beautiful song with wise words. I love the reactor, too, it must be a privilege to have such a person as a friend. All the best to you!

[@peterfields4801]

A stunning recording,love it every bit as much now as I did then,probably my favourite band of all time who made many great recordings.

[@jonnno2439]

What makes this song even better for me is that fantastic 12 string guitar sound.

[@geoffclarke3796]

Love the Byrds especially that 12 string Rickenbacher.

[@neilmceachren9485]

So uplifting. Thank you for sharing. I've been going through a lot the last year and I wish I would have listened to it everyday. I'm smiling thank you

[@unstrung65]

HarriBest I've been watching 'reaction' videos for several months now , I've seen quite a few different people do it . But I have to say , you are a natural for doing them . Like a song that one clicks to after a few minutes of listening - it's the same with you . I've enjoyed going through your past videos and your reactions are full of feeling and insight . By the way I was a Byrds fan for life after picking up their first LP back in '65 -- and after all these years - they are still my favorite group . Three songs I could recommend would be ' Bells of Rhymney' - ' Chimes Of Freedom' and their most 'creative' song - 'Eight Miles High ' --- cheers and good luck !

[@minnixmusic]

I used to be a sound engineer in NY and got a chance to work with the guy playing the 12 string Roger McGuinn. One of the highlights of my life,

[@talltulip]

The Byrds were from Los Angeles. However, there was a British band around the same time called The Yardbirds. They were certainly no slouches either! LOL! Included among their members at various times: Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck. They had several hits, including For Your Love, Heart Full of Soul, Shapes of Things, and I'm a Man.

[@waynewhaley3307]

One of the members shown in the video is David Crosby who went onto record with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, CSNY which is a very, very deep rabbit hole you will enjoy very much. Start with Suite Judy Blue Eyes. Crosby is 80 years old now and has had a myriad of health problems including a liver transplant and he admits his time is coming to an end. But a great career.

[@gloriamartinez8960]

Always has been one of my favorites 💕

[@simchabaruch7023]

Your reaction is right on. Funny how you can be right on, and ignorant (sorry) at the same time. Miraculous

[@mackssboo]

"Turn! Turn! Turn!", or "Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)", is a song written by Pete Seeger in the late 1950s and first recorded in 1959. The lyrics - except for the title, which is repeated throughout the song, and the final two lines - consist of the first eight verses of the third chapter of the biblical Book of Ecclesiastes. The song was originally released in 1962 as "To Everything There Is a Season" on folk group the Limeliters' album Folk Matinee, and then some months later on Seeger's own The Bitter and the Sweet.[1] The song became an international hit in late 1965 when it was adapted by the American folk rock group the Byrds. The single entered the U.S. chart at number 80 on October 23, 1965, before reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on December 4, 1965. In Canada, it reached number 3 on November 29, 1965, and also peaked at number 26 on the UK Singles Chart.

[@An_Cat_Dubh]

Classic sound. The Byrds don't get enough appreciation actually. Mostly people hear and react to "Mr Tambourine Man" and "Turn, Turn, Turn" and don't realize how many excellent songs were written by the various incarnations of The Byrds over the years. They were a major influence on British Folk Rock bands [Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, Pentangle, etc.], Psychedelia, and they were among the first Country-Rockers. Ironically, the electric 12-string guitar sound came about when Roger McGuinn (lead guitarist) saw George Harrison playing one in The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night film. Music: it's complicated. ;)

[@douglasleinbach6313]

The Byrds album titled "Untitled" is their best work. Check out the song "Hungry Planet" from that album.

[@ericbillingsley9303]

And a Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean played by David Crosby.Harrison's choice in the mid sixties on songs like I Feel Fine, I'm Down, Dizzy Miss Lizzie,Honey Don't,I Need You,Help etc.Jim and David both got Beatle guitars.

[@ericbillingsley9303]

Also a Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean guitar like George Harrison is seen playing in Help.That is the guitar David played here.They bought and played what their idols played.What a great sound!

[@musik102]

Well, we must give Pete Seeger a big shout out here. Pete also wrote ( amongst many others ) "Where have all the Flowers Gone" which is another song " to make you stop and think".

[@Ottonio]

The Byrds covered a lot of Bob Dylan songs, f.e. Mr.Tambourine Man, and others.

[@sharonpate5481]

You can’t beat Dylan dude ☮️♥️🤘🏽👵🏼

[@cindyweir9645]

It sounds like Simon and Garfunkel because it’s folk rock which has a similar quality. This is a masterpiece that’s all there is to it and David Crosby was the guitarist on the left.♥️🌹🎼

[@suzie4417]

The Byrds & The Kinks & The Hollies some of my favourite 60’s bands (& of course The Beatles - Harri 😃)

[@traveler9573]

Reminds me of a simpler time....................great reaction.

[@beeseewill2407]

The 60s gave us some amazing music.So may grear artist and groups.Their musical skills were fantastic.They really put a lot of work into their craft.So may hits.

[@steverogers2635]

The Byrds are one of the most important groups in rock history. They practically created folk rock, along with Bob Dylan, and also country rock. Great reaction Harri! I'd love to see you react next to "Eight Miles High" by the Byrds.

[@eldergods]

Yep, as below, from the bible. Keep going Harri. Always great stuff!

[@manalive1623]

They used to play this in our school assembly at primary school, back in the early 1980s. Headmaster was a bit of a 1960s hippy. Takes me right back!

[@guidosarducci]

The guy second from the left playing a guitar and singing is David Crosby, in case ya didn't notice. Nice reaction, man.......

[@judymeeker2925]

I never knew this was biblical until years after it came out. Great truths in pretty music.

[@heyhuey4429]

If you were of the era you'd hear those ringing guitars as a sound of resistance, rebellion and revolution. The 12 string Rickenbackers (played in this song) especially had that unique sound. Try "You were on my mind by the "We Five" for an example.

[@johnjackson8401]

That three part harmony of Gene Clark, David Crosby and Jim (Roger) McGuinn is incredible!

[@GrtSatan]

A tremendous Pete Seegar song rendored into immortality by this incredible band.

[@monicacouto1827]

One of my favorite !

[@oliveramilicevic1669]

George Harrison wrote the song "If I Needed Someone" based the song's jangly guitar riff on a riff used by Roger McGuinn in the Byrds' adaptation of "The Bells of Rhymney". The song reflects the reciprocal influences shared between the Beatles and the Byrds.

[@psyenceguy]

West coast sound, harmony laden folk rock.

[@macjam9090]

Great band . Many thought they were the forerunners of folk rock, psychedelic rock and country rock. Whatever they were a great band. One of my all time favourites.

[@michaeldavidfigures9842]

Love your reactions Harry.

[@georgepitts1057]

Pete Seeger , the king of american folk music , wrote this song .... on the front of his guitar , he wrote " This machine kills fascists " .... we need him today !!!!

[@Jerry_Traphouse]

Top 3 song of all time maybe #1

[@joannparker1977]

We sang this at my Mother’s graveside service.

[@joelliebler5690]

Legendary tune with lyrics taken straight from the Bible!They were real big for a couple of albums with David Crosby part of the band!

[@damonhines8187]

Written by folk icon Pete Seeger, inspired by a passage in Ecclesiastes. That's David Crosby 2nd from the left in a poncho or serape' Roger McGuinn's jangly, chiming 12-string Rickenbacker was as central to their sound as those harmonies. Listen also to their 'Eight Miles High'- that's psychedelic - their cover of Dylan's 'Mr. Tambourine Man', 'So You Want to be a Rock and Roll Star', and a personal fave, 'Hey Mr. Spaceman'. Cheers, Harri. ✌😘🎶💞

[@dinodasbunce6224]

As others have mentioned, the lyrics come from the Book of Ecclesiastes but the music was written by the late great Pete Seeger and American folk singer and national treasure. He died in 2014 at the age of 94 and was still performing well into his 90s.

[@stephenhuber1219]

Roger's 12 string Rickenbacker is amazing

[@cathyortiz1280]

The way they sing louder, "A Time for Peace. I swear it's not too late." They were showing The Bible was for peace. Protest of Vietnam war song. I'm a Humanist Buddhist. But still love this song. Play "Mr. Tambourine Man!"

[@stephenneal9218]

Song written by Pete Seeger. Mr. Tambourine Man was written by Bob Dylan.

[@jazzmaan707]

I first heard this in the 60's and said, "Wow, a church hymn done in a modern style. Straight from the Book of Ecclesiastes 3.

[@jimmythetout109]

The era of ' flower power '...the Seekers , Peter , Paul , and Mary , and so many more .

[@randykerchmar5296]

This is written by Pete Seeger, in the late 1950s. The Byrds version is a cover, but is the most well know; it charted well and is less of a folk song. It is pretty much the entire third chapter of Ecclesiastes, but it is an anti-war song and changed 'a time for war, a time for peace' to 'a time for peace, I swear it's not too late'. The Byrds did other great songs and are worth investigating. Now that you mention it, I can hear a bit of Simon and Garfunkle in their sound, but the Byrds have a fuller sound, which makes sense, more members, and generally a more driving sound. They formed during the 'British invasion', which might account for sounding familiar, that recycling sense you mention, but they are Americans. One of the band is David Crosby, later of Crosby, Still, Nash, and Young. Pete Seeger is worth investigating. He passed away in 2014, 94 years old, and he was still active. Look up 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone', 'Kisses Sweeter than Wine', and 'Waist Deep in the Big Muddy'.