Gene Clark-Demos and Outtakes 1979-1989

Gene Clark,The Man, The Byrd himself......From Demos and Unreleased..Crisp Clear audio.......Rest In Peace, Brother.As usual my clock is off-run time is over an hour, apologies,As always, I DO NOT OWN A THING.Please visit www.gramparsonspetition.com and let's get that other fellow Byrd into the CMHOF..Thank you and God Bless...setlist an legend below.........
1. Changes
2. Day For Night
3. Jokers Are Wild
4. Number One is To Survive
5. Mary Sue
6. Del Gato
7. 100 Years Ago
8. Misty Morning - McGuinn Clark & Hillman outtake, 1979
9. I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better
10. Needles And Pins
11. The Closer You Get
12. I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better
13. First Love
14. Love Is Gonna Come At Last
15. Baby Blue
16. Living Next Door To Alice
17. Straight From The Heart
18. Love Wins Again
19. (Has To Do With) You And I
20. I Knew I'd Want You
Track 1: studio with Carla Olson, 1989
Tracks 2-3: The Textones sessions, Criterion Studios, autumn 1985
Tracks 4-6: demos with Carla Olson, November 1989
Tracks 7, 9: Flyte Demos, early 1983
Track 8: McGuinn Clark & Hillman outtake, 1979
Tracks 10-16: studio sessions, mid 80's
Tracks 17-19: Bug Publishing Demos, autumn 1984
Track 20: The Byrds backing track, 1965

[@johnlamb2754]

He wasn't paid his dues in the Byrds but definitely the most talented .

[@normatible9795]

What are you talking about? He has tbe BIGGEST SALARY OR MONEY in the byrds and this became a contentious issue that caused so much jealousy esp for Mcguinn. Gene Ckark received more than double because he WROTE ALL those hits. Except songs written by bob dylan

[@keeskleinendorst2655]

If Angels were men, God gave them Gene's voice.

[@712dal]

Simply brilliant.....his demos and outtakes are better than others artists' best efforts 😀

[@mihaelhild7012]

Simply said: when I discoverd HIM, there was NO OTHER better !

[@keeskleinendorst2655]

Thanks for posting these beautiful songs. Gene's voice is the most sensitive, I ever heard. Gene, R.I.P. Greetings to all Genefans from Holland/Europe.

[@henrywynnjr]

King of Byrds

[@reenster9]

So glad to have found this. Such a wonderful treasure trove of Gene's beautiful voice. How lucky that we have this to remind us how very special he was.

[@Davian67]

"Day For The Night" amazing, Gene Clark, one of the best singer-songwriters ever, easy!

[@geebee8542]

I made this account just to thank you for posting this. As a new devotee to Gene Clark I thank you, thank you, thank you. Love and peace...

[@hajeem1948]

As i said in other places... i love this man and his voice it lift's my heart to see there are still so many reactions to his music and lovers of his art

[@gondorbunny]

Thanks for keeping the memory alive. More people need to listen to this. Once you hear the haunting beauty of that voice, it sticks with you forever. Peace.

[@DanFrechette]

All these songs are priceless gems. An astounding talent. Live on long Gene Clark!

[@johngorman4052]

What a great selection of songs by Gene Clark, I have heard some of these previously and I ask myself how is it possible with such a catalogue of great songs as this why Gene never had the success he so richly deserved , he should have made it really big and be up there with the likes of neil young , bob dylan ,stephen stills, totally amazing.

[@lilywinter5171]

Gene, from what I have read, had a sad combination of fear of flying and some sort of bipolar disorder. Society knew nothing about disorders like that, so people drank to try to self-medicate. Plus, he had Jim/Roger McGuinn bribing pilots to do loop-de-loops while they were in the air. Perfect storm tragedy.

[@stormbringercoming8105]

John Gorman The only thing Gene was better at than writing songs was burning bridges. He pissed off the wrong people too many times. Self destructive to the core. I don’t think he ever knew how talented he really was. Hollywood is a killer.

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

@@lilywinter5171 thank you doctor!

[@grooviefan]

@@lilywinter5171 a 727 doing loops ??

[@pamelahay6242]

I think Talent is something individuals often don’t see/ perceive in themselves. It’s almost always noted and appreciated by others around them. They may know they are “ good” at what they do more by the notice, accolades or compliments & opportunities presented to them by others. More likely to be the case if you come from an unassuming family background where a high social profile, high ambition or constant praise or focus for your natural talent is not mainstreamed in your family situation , growing up. Apparently Gene Clark whilst keen to take up the opportunity to join The New Christy Minstrals when they first “ discovered” him as a late teen, he never alerted his family back home about The Byrds formation & fame with Mr Tambourine Man etc, until they were well caught up in the manic cycle of touring, recording, flying , dealing with fierce fandom etc. Gene was writing prolifically, singing beautifully , a talented singer songwriter but I bet he never thought of himself as “ talented”; he just did what he enjoyed or sometimes was perhaps driven to do to survive....🤔

[@Diggsblues]

I was always a fan of Gene's in the Byrds but thanks to youtube I'm became a bigger fan every week. Love the soul in his voice and his songs.

[@pamelahay6242]

Whst this collection of out takes & demos show is just how wide Gene’s willingness was to not just his own material, but happy to swing back & grab sentimental, perhaps family/ personal favourites like Young Love from his 1950’s teen years, cover other’s songs “Needles & Pins”, “Jokers are Wild”or experiment with his own Eg: the compressed “ Feel a Whole Lot Better”, plus demos his “live sound”, or introduces unadorned/ unproduced versions of his own songs that latter made it onto albums eg: Misty Morning. This collection is really interesting and also entertaining. 😊

[@pamelahay6242]

I’m thinking “Misty Morning” live in the studio maybe comes from before 1979 ? But, maybe not, if it was just recorded “ while waiting for others to arrive”..... what a gem. 💎

[@kristrznadel1494]

This is better than anything I've been listening - and I thought I heard all 😀

[@alanb287]

Love Jokers Are Wild. Another great Gene Clark song.

[@BROG8]

A band called Snuff from Norfolk covered this song and did a great job

[@MrBozzone]

It is actualy not written by Gene, it was written by Pat Robinson but the version with Carla is amazing!!

[@alanb287]

Thanks!

[@pamelahay6242]

Yes, I love this Gene/Carla version of Jokers ae Wild. One thing, I don’t think Gene was ever “ precious” about only singing his own songs. He admired other writers and was happy to cover songs he liked or resonated with. He knew “ a good song” when he heard one.

[@alanb287]

@@pamelahay6242 Yes! Cowgirl In The Sand is a great example!

[@kees10101]

who needs tele... thanks for posting it. I love Gene. Greetings from Holland/Europe

[@Zepster77]

Loving life in Zwolle...

[@Saftbloke]

Wonderful! So sad I didn't get to see him play, he played Birmingham Odeon in April '78, but I was a Punk then, and had no time for him. Something that breaks my heart now. What a talent, years ahead of his time. Chris Warr.

[@pamelahay6242]

Way too easy as a young one to be overly influenced by peers or “ what’s cool at the time”. Don’t knock yourself too hard. But having seen MCH June ‘78, I’m sorry you did miss seeeing Gene play around that time. 😔 Nice we have these recordings to listen to decades latter. I especially appreciatec being able hear Gene’s non singing voice and way of speaking captured in short snippets here. 😊

[@mikegriffiths3037]

I interviewed Gene in 1983 and recorded the Firebyrds at Harpos in Victoria, B.C. Both are on KZbin. A great singer and songwriter. Thanks very much for posting these rare tracks.

[@pamelahay6242]

Thanks for your Firebyrds postings on YT Mike. Enjoyed them. 👍

[@dcheath8]

Awesome. Stuff i hadn't heard from Gene before. Thanks, I'm in heaven!

[@lewinusmone4]

America's finest

[@The5thGen]

This is the best collection from him that I've ever heard!

[@basswars7060]

Thank you so much for this incredible upload. I got to see Gene Clark perform three times. He never gave anything but his best.

[@rick4electric]

Some real gems here! Thanks!

[@THEScottCampbell]

Thanks for sharing this! I met Gene in '85 and shot an interview with him. What a great guy.

[@UweRayer]

Thank you very much Jojo. Much appriciated. The great varity in songs will hopefully increase the interest in Gene' s music.

[@fenellablue]

Gene brilliant as always. Thanks so much for uploading

[@jimmyneck2854]

absolutely amazing! thank you for posting! I wish they included genes version of"I shall be released" truly a voice from heaven!

[@gerryditcham7861]

the heart and soul of the byrds, terrified of flying - tragic

[@MaureenDeVries-wd9mh]

How ironic

[@christinevalenca]

The best all the time!

[@redrudra]

Great version of 100 years from now.

[@daalortog]

For ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@keeskleinendosrt4416]

What a voice.Love this song thanks for posting

[@shodashi108]

Thank you for putting this up. A beautifully talented man.

[@astaism]

FaB!!! Thanks for uploading - fantastic! The stellar Gene Clark will not soon be forgotten.

[@direwolf6234]

a splendid cover of phil ochs 'changes' ...

[@oldapplefolk8975]

What a great version of " In A Misty Morning" ! Thanks A Lot!

[@robertsalo1]

It is the definitive version. The best. I die for the Roadmaster version until I heard this one.

[@pamelahay6242]

Love the Roadmaster version, but this “ off the cuff, fill some time while waiting” version is just wonderful. Live, raw, but shows just how great a writer/ singer Gene Clark was. He takes you completely “into” a song, no holds barred. 💖

[@321minder]

No need for apologies Jojo, thanks for the effort and the wonderful content of a very talented man. RIP Gene.

[@georgeyelliott]

Gene was simply the Best-- the truest one in a roomful of wannabe's ---what a choir does sing on high: Gene, Gram, John, Harry, w/ Clarence on some Fender B-bender fills!

[@andrewtaylor7484]

Thanks a lot for posting this.

[@asokanponnusamy]

Did you know Gene was an angel sent down to Earth to sing his songs for we mortals? Am I the only one who could not a thing after 1:09:10?

[@Katy-ye1zr]

No, you aren't the only one.

[@bobquack1]

Yes, it is stated above that he let it run an hour too long

[@captainsoul1953]

this is fabulous...thanks jim

[@TheMauriciowolf]

Gene Clark, apenas um MESTRE da musica. Que Composições Maravilhosas. Gene Clark - NO OTHER... Rest In Peace Byrdman.

[@pk800]

Byrds feel on Phil Ochs cover, "Changes." Nice combo of artists.

[@tonyruggi876]

Gene Clark and Phil Ochs, two outstanding songwriters with very special voices! Both gone way too soon.

[@57Omegan]

You and I is my favorite song ever. Thank you!

[@57Omegan]

Can you post a separate clip with just 'You and I'?

[@OrpheoTrack]

Gracias!!!! la mejor version de 100 years!!! Maestro..

[@btex99]

Wow this is amazing. And amazing it took me 2 years to find it. Great post, thanks for uploading.

[@TonyWebb56]

fantastic--thanks so much---saw him twice in wales.

[@roellassche1403]

Thanks Jojo,real men music.

[@dotubeinn]

Just subscribed to your site because of a couple of arcane, tasty and excellent posts like this!

[@roellassche1403]

With Gram the most important Byrd and ( FBB), it took him by the soul that he couldn,t sing the first vocal by The Byrds,Mcguinn got Tamborine Man and then it was made up by the 'bossess' Gene never got a fair chance i think,but i think his songs stand over the grave,more then the rest of the Byrds: more style and psychological insight,not a one day-fly this man,Thanks for these demo's: a real treasure

[@Katy-ye1zr]

ABSOLUTELY right you are. As I listen to music he's done that I never had, I'm both sad and elated that this music is still around and I love the set I have but honestly many of these songs - and the work he did in his life apart from the Byrds is masterful, haunting and beautiful. It has taken youtube to expose me to all this and to realize how many of my favorite songs he wrote or had a major hand in, in some way. (I have a black multi disc set I bought years ago of the Byrds) I think, had he lived his music would have gained even more depth in his music, become quite a force, a major player

[@roellassche1403]

I think you know music,most powerfull thing whe have

[@truerosie]

I think Gene was the better musician of the two. I don't get the adulation of Gram Parsons, his work seems more derivative than original to me. No one compares to Mr Clark. Sad loss too soon; amazing what has become available. I saw another comment on another page that went "Is this guy producing posthumously? I keep finding more and more music of his I've never heard before". That's a rare comment and thanks to YT, true for many of us. Thank you Mr Clark.

[@margaretross9150]

@@truerosie Gram greatly respected what came before, Louvin Brothers, Merle Haggard, etc. He presented it in a new way that is still fresh. His writing, which was not plentiful, I admit, was pretty original and very beautiful. They were both great artists. I think Gene was more introverted while Gram let it all hang out. I wish they'd had easier and much longer lives.

[@samnicholson5051]

Gram the most important Byrd? I don't think so. He was an important figure in country rock no doubt, but he was only in the Byrds for couple of months during a period when they losing relevancy in the mainstream. The most important Byrd would be McGuinn no doubt but that's not to say he was the only important one.

[@2468pebble]

Day for night is phenomenal.

[@sleekfast11]

Have a look at Johnny Rogan's epic volume 2 on the byrds, in particular BIG BIO chapter on GENE CLARK. No man that's lived on this earth has been an angel. No man. That said, a few have walked among us with incredible GOD GIVEN talent. Gene Clark found his at an early age. No doubt about it. No doubt about his gift. But he was a man, and a mightily conflicted man at that. Sorry, not an angel by a long shot.

[@rick4electric]

The reason Gene didn't make it big was because he refused to bend to the record companies wishes. In return they didn't promote his music. It wasn't that he didn't want to make money, but he just couldn't do the things he was asked to do, like fly all over the place promoting his records. Anyhow, that's how I see it.

[@jojoheartspaypay]

I believe that too. He did not sell his soul. Look at today, then again...dont.

[@erikamiller6497]

was gone far too soon....

[@Ben-to8vt]

"Misty Morning" is actually called "In A Misty Morning" and Gene made a proper studio recording of it for his solo album Roadmaster.

[@UweRayer]

Gaynor more on FB Gene Clark group. Lots of happy listenings.

[@mauricioloiacono7949]

Lindo instrumental de I Knew I´d Want You ...

[@bornfreesix]

master.

[@bzfgt1]

Sorry, does anyone know why you can't reply to a lot of comments? Anyway, Scott Campbell, is the interview on the web anywhere?

[@OldSethOnetooth]

Enjoyed this but around an hour of silence at the end.

[@margaretross9150]

@Herbert B. Bondsh You're obviously poetic, looking for meaning in everything.

[@pamelahay6242]

The beautiful “Sounds of Silence” 😄

[@57Omegan]

Can you post a separate clip with just 'You and I'?

[@tomvincent7167]

Is it me, or does part of Living Next Door to Alice sound a lot like Down In The Boondocks by Billy Joe Royal?

[@silverspaceflyer]

The track name is 'One Hundred Years From Now' (written by Gram Parsons) not '100 Years Ago'

[@mauricioloiacono7949]

From Sweetheart Of The Rodeo - The Byrds

[@silverspaceflyer]

@@mauricioloiacono7949 Yep, an album I must have listened to a thousand times. Dylan's Nashville Skyline led me to the Byrds, and the Byrds led me to Hank Williams and the Louvin Brothers :-)

[@pamelahay6242]

That’s a nice progression ( or should I write “ regression” 🤔), back to the soul of country music circa 1950’s based more on the hillbilly folk roots of that music than the Nashville Pop & crossover that came to dominate that genre in the latter 50’s. That’s the lovely thing about music if you can keep your ears open.... track back and listen to who your more present musical hero’s listtned to in their formative years. 💖

[@lamper2]

i gotta believe based on #9 he loved dave edmunds. and #19 was perfect for ray orbison.

[@trailheadmusic]

Is there any way to purchase these songs on CD/download?

[@purplesage3348]

I have each song as a separate MP3. If you want them (for free -- I originally got them from sharing the music with others in the Gene Clark Yahoo Group), let me know how to contact you.

[@andyallcock646]

@@purplesage3348 These outtakes/demos are great songs and sound quality is excellent. I thought i had heard most of Gene Clarks output. I would love to copy these to my walkman if you could let me know how to download the tracks digitally. Thanks, Andy Allcock, [e-mail].

[@purplesage3348]

@@andyallcock646 I missed your post a few days ago. I'm busy tomorrow (Thursday, February 6), but I'll get to this in a day or two.

[@andyallcock646]

@@purplesage3348 Thanks.

[@tomvincent7167]

@@purplesage3348 Would love to get these. [e-mail] Thanks!!

[@kosovoblues5019]

great, but ...??? ...black silence after 1:09:05