Gene Clark & Roger McGuinn - Full Concert - 03/04/78 - Capitol Theatre (OFFICIAL)

[@basswars7060]

Gene Clark is 100% pure talent. He wrote better songs than the songwriters. He sang better than the singers. 100% pure talent. Same for McGuinn. A genius guitarist and visionary. I've also had the good fortune to meet both men. They spent time with me and were both very humble. We spent more time talking about my life than their's. Truly decent human beings. They were part of a generation that we will never see again.

[@larrymiller4]

Still, perhaps the finest, most prolific, and most under-recognized songwriter of LA rock. Great singing voice. Gene Clark is much missed.

[@aisle_of_view]

They're really magic together. This is so good, no band needed.

[@pamelahay6242]

Yes, they made a great duo ! 💖

[@pamelahay6242]

“Like Peter & Gordon”…(referencing GC when he first met Jim Roger Mc at The Troubadour in LA) 😊

[@normatible9795]

Originally, that was thejr plan. Duet. Just the two of them initially until they needed a bandy@@pamelahay6242

[@johndonovan2598]

Gene's harmonies during the central bridge of Chestnut Mare are sublime. When he jumps up to the high part it give me chills. A great songwriter, a supple, emotive singer. He is sorely missed.

[@Ram44]

+John Donovan I absolutely love Clark's harmonies on that bridge whenever they did that song. Just shows you how much better it could have been had it been the original lineup doing that song in 1970. The Byrds would have remained a top level band had Gene not left, but... Chris Hillman may not have had his breakthrough when he wrote or co-wrote 4 songs on Younger Than Yesterday.

[@schmozzer]

+Ram4 Listen to what he said about how he came to write those songs at the Library of Congress talk he did.

[@tomvincent7167]

Listen to the harmonies on their 8 Miles High encore, even better and great song pace!

[@christineparker8020]

Never cared for eight miles high, but after seeing this, I finally appreciate it all because of Gene Clark. Loved seeing him perfotming it. The best Byrd.

[@Tuddyboy11]

This concert and footage is a collectors item! Another great Capital Theatre show that has been saved. The music of an era gone by that can no longer be matched. Today’s shit is unbearable.

[@rozenaxsax5133]

The Two Greatest Byrds picking and singing just like they did when they became famous and changed the world of music forever. Long Live the Byrds.

[@normatible9795]

Include chris hillman. He is great too

[@steamjenny42]

Don’t forget Clarence and David. Gram…

[@serenaco.804]

Art is not bound to Time. Gene Clark proves it every time.

[@thisistheworldtoday]

Gene ‘s music is hauntingly beautiful and Roger’s guitar playing is sublime... together they created masterpieces (with Dylan’s help)

[@kande6916]

Gene Clark!!!! Wow a true legend!!!!! Then Roger McGuinn!!! Together you have history!!!!

[@PaulConnolly-in5jv]

This is classic gold ! Wow I saw Mcguinn Clark Hillman in 1979. Insane show !!! Love Gene Clark - traffic !!!

[@jeanniewight8471]

I never heard of either Clark or McGuinn until about a week ago, and I keep going back to hear their voices and songs. I love Gene Clark, his voice, his life story, his songs, his immense talent, stage presence, and charisma. Both awesome artists.

[@Vesnicie]

My love for Gene will always be there, it don't care about time.

[@christineparker8020]

Agree 100%. I will always love his music.

[@christineparker8020]

Totally agree.. I will love Gene until the clouds run out of rain - (to quote a line glfrom one of his brilliant songs.)

[@theupsndowns8161]

I miss Gene so much

[@thebdayparty94]

I wish this was all Gene Clark!! There is something so magnetic about him as an artist. I just discovered him and I can't stop listening.

[@pamelahay6242]

Yes, Gene had a certain mysterious air about him at times and such a “real” singer. By now I guess ( hope) you have been able to explore the full depth and breadth of GC’s music. Always seeking to express the deepest feeling about the people and places and feelings in his life ….

[@teetosh]

I didn’t know Gene Clark was such a fine a guitarist. (fu Crosby) Apparently the sound man didn’t either...who else could make a $9,000 Martin D45 sound like $75 Stella? The black and video makes this great performance very haunting.

[@KerryGrl]

I met them that night. I was doing an article for my college newspaper and had arranged an interview. I went there with my photographer friend. I was nervous having been a fan of these two men since childhood. But, they were very nice, friendly and open during our talk. Great performances and a lovely sitdown after with two gentlemen. I'll never forget that night.

[@hajeem1948]

+KerryGrl i can imagine two wonderous voices

[@hajeem1948]

+KerryGrl i can imagine two wonderous voices

[@grifftrain]

KerryGrl very cool. I’m sure you remember that night very well. Did you guys take any pictures that night?

[@2JohnnyBerk]

Very cool that you were able to meet and interview these two legends!

[@laddeveritt8933]

What a treat to be able to see those 2 guys in such an intimate, stripped down setting with their warm harmonies. The audience didn't really appreciate what happened this night.

[@patricias5122]

Train Leaves This Morning...achingly beautiful. Mr. Tambourine Man has never sounded better.

[@jago62blue]

Lover Clarks harmony vocal on Chestnut Mare

[@Schaapje123]

Never seen this before. Gene in great voice! Stupid audience. Roger good as ever. Together goose bumps. Thank you so much for uploading!

[@skeetsvalk]

Beautiful footage. Thank you. God bless you Gene.

[@hajeem1948]

this is new new to me. two of the most beautiful voices in one gig. and... let those stupe ny-ers yell and scream at the scene... gene is the best and he will be in eternity meanwhile....i'm weeping witrh gene's voice

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

hajeem1948 This is new to everyone..this was NOT available as a boot till this was uploaded to YT..this is the rarest recording from the Capital I have seen.

[@ccryder6605]

hajeem1948 - Please - make that "nj-ers", not "ny-ers". Capital theatre was in Passaic, NJ.

[@pamelahay6242]

I revisit this concert every now and then and enjoy it every time. Love this “Duo”, and especially nostalgic to recall they morphed into MCH shortly after & I got to see the fresh, newly hatched ( almost The Byrds) MCH just 3 months after this Capitol Show, which was incredibly memorable. 💖

[@davehoganmusic]

Gene is King.

[@bmk541]

Musical perfection. I want to listen to this for the rest of my life.

[@mrdan471]

There harmonies were special. Two of the best ever !!!

[@HenloBoppo]

What a captivating voice. Gene sounds even better from a live capture than on his albums over the years. Thank you for uploading this!!

[@Tom-bs3zh]

I feel that Roger Mcguinn and Gene Clark were the true folkies of the band. They both considered themselves folk musicians with rock tendencies, and they always found themselves returning back to folk. Gene Clark especially, 75% of the music he made as a solo artist was almost purely folk music.

[@pacapaca6307]

Ah, but Roger over the past 30 years has monthly been recording & posting traditional folk songs on his Folk Den Website to preserve & encourage others, particularly younger people to pick them up and play them forwards. His formative musical teen years were spent learning banjo, guitar at Old Town school Of Folk. Chris Hillman started learning Bluegrass Mandolin around age 15-16 &played that traditionally derived “folk music” professionally for a2-3 years before joining The Byrds. Find The Hillmen LP, on which he plays with The Gosdin Bros who sang on/with Gene Clark on hid first solo album, post Byrds. Gene’s father played Bluegrass apparently, so all three who latter fronted MCH had firm “ folk foundations”. 🙂

[@pacapaca6307]

I’d say Gene was less a folk singer, much more a poetic introspective,singer songwriter after The Byrds, with some revisitation of his bluegrass & folkroots. He was a marvellous singer & writer. Much treasured.

[@mcraygb]

Two heavyweights. They both complimented each other. McGuinn the musician. Clark the songwriter (love "Crazy Ladies" ). Magical harmonies. A rare dynamic duo ! Thank you for posting this rare video.

[@pamelahay6242]

You know, I think they heard that dynamic that was “ something more” from the first time they met & jammed at The Troubadour. Their voices so different but complementary to each other. 💖

[@light.truthbetold]

Wow, what a shock (haha). Gene is the one who can really sing Mr. Tamborine Man. Stupid record company put him in the background of McGuinn's vocal.

[@marcbolan1818]

Clark is not on the record only McGuinn (vocals & guitar) and Crosby (vocals)

[@normatible9795]

That was crosby

[@taipo101]

So much pleasure and haunting melodies.

[@Ram44]

While Gene was an original Byrd, the average "greatest hits" Byrds fan is probably unaware of how important he was to the band and how talented he was. All you need to see are the songwriting credits on the first album. Half are Bob Dylan and the other half are by Gene Clark. The best singer and songwriter of that band. McGuinn was the glue musically and Crosby was the harmony glue (if you will).

[@Vesnicie]

Crosby should just be sent to the glue factory when his time finally comes.

[@grifftrain]

Ram4 .... so true Ram4... I may in the minority here, but I listen to Gene Clark solo material more often than I listen to the Byrds. “No Other”, “White Light”, “Roadmaster”. we’re all good albums, with No Other being a masterpiece that somehow gets overlooked when talking about pivotal album in the country rock genre.

[@normatible9795]

That is why the rest of Byrds were jealous of GC as he received more from his songwritjng . His songs are sensible, beautiful just like Hillman's songs.

[@voiceguy3635]

I compare McGuinn and Clark to Simon and Garfunkle--separately enjoyable,but in harmony--a magnificent,unmistakable sound--which cannot be replicated.

[@pamelahay6242]

Yes! A unique pairing of two quite disparate voices which mesh so beautifully. I love “ their sound”. Pity they never recorded a Duo Album ; just the two of them as here. Ahhh….

[@pamelahay6242]

Release Me Girl Never sounded so good as it is, sung here. Listen to the phrasing, to the unique vocal treatment of particular words or phrases… the sliding of notes. Silver Raven similarly. If you want to learn how to sing with real expression listen to Gene Clark. So much “feel” and transparency in his singing.

[@MrKGHunter]

No other is great but where’s the love for Gene and the Gosdin Brothers? His first solo album. An underrated masterpiece.

[@2JohnnyBerk]

Awesome footage of this concert. Roger and Gene sound great! That crowd would be crying now if they can see Gene perform once again.

[@marcotukoff]

When they sang together, it was magical, thanxs from Brazil, valeu!!!

[@andygossard4293]

I'm really glad they were closer in later years. Clark was still depressive I hear but these musical moments must have given him joy and satisfaction

[@petedako]

Wow - so great to see this …what a massive sound and great songs THANK YOU

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Love it. ❤️

[@RickeyTRay]

Saw this show when they took it to the Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa. Same timeframe. Front table center. One of my most cherished concert memories.

[@Byrds1967]

Wow, I've never seen this footage before. A rare duet concert for sure.

[@roymullins4926]

These Guys were like magic together...

[@lucaskhoo526]

A historic concert

[@PaulReus]

One word. Beautiful.

[@roberts1924]

Nice set. Great rendition of Mr Tambourine Man!

[@ariannapucci9067]

this is in my heart

[@light.truthbetold]

Thanks so much for posting.

[@xrxs1020]

Excellent

[@davidsteel8324]

This is wonderful. A real thrill to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@russcohen3779]

Thankyou for this

[@flautalee3090]

Wonderful performance of “Heaven’s Door.” Slower tempo makes it emotional for me.

[@mrdan471]

This was a GREAT. show. Miss gene Clark. He died to soon. RIP gene. They sounded great together ✌️🍀❤️. Crazy lady's.!!! See you up north Roger. Hopefully soon.

[@rickkartisable]

Rude bastards calling out "ROGER!!" while Gene is trying to sing HIS songs. Nice Byrds fans....SHEESH. Gene was the BYRDS main writer at the time. They contemplated disbanding after Gene left the group in early '66.

[@thomasrobinson182]

They were obviously having a great time. Two unique talents.

[@sleekfast11]

Geno. RIP, now and forever.

[@danielsousa2845]

Thanks MV! Cool! ;)

[@minlinks1222]

Memories all these songs..thanks for posting this amazing video

[@Davian67]

Thanks so much for posting this. Means a lot, as I've been a fan since I was a kid, and what a great show!

[@julieblaskie3419]

Thank you for uploading this - just so wonderful!

[@donaldkress5760]

Just discovering these concerts (thank goodness for YT). So awesome to hear them both. Now discovering the talent and of Gene after accidentally finding his debut album also on YT. Awesome skills.

[@UweRayer]

Awesome.TY MV who ever you are.

[@UweRayer]

A weldeserved +1 Highly recommended.

[@MrMdblues]

Imagine: Yelling for McGuinn while Gene Clark is on the stage. Can an audience (some) have it more wrong?

[@montemichelbleu]

some folks got no class.

[@grifftrain]

MrMdblues Gene Clark was awesome. “No Other” is perhaps my favorite album of all time

[@SingleMalt77005]

drunken fools

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@grifftrain one of my favorite albums No Other

[@grifftrain]

Sammy Scotch great call Sammy...They just released a deluxe edition of “No Other” with different versions and outtakes. It’s really good. I recommend it

[@rockbluesjazzect.1539]

Have cabin fever and this made my day!!!

[@M1000-y8b]

Roger’s pirate song and over the top horse songs geez

[@pacapaca6307]

A true folk storyteller. 😄

[@kande6916]

So what they played a couple of Bob Dylan's songs . These guys are so talented and played beautiful music and made Dylan tons of copy write monies for making hits out of his 2 songs!!

[@MikeGladden]

The two, along with Michael Clark's unique drumming that made the BYRD'S "THE BYRD'S" !!!!

[@11dallis]

They included my favorite verse of "Tambourine Man", which wasnt included in the single version.

[@tammysymington9753]

long live dillard and clark are you experienced

[@spursik8252]

Roger vs. Bob Dylan is like the little boy and the grown one. Bob couldn´t understand Roger´s diletantism in being the frontman, but he admired something he couldn´t figure out... Something that was saying, that he can´t be that young.... And never could. And that´s the point. Younghood is real treasure....

[@wadontchabukerov3355]

This is great because it shows the harmony (harmonies) Gene and Roger were doing before the Crosby top layer came into it. McGuinn and Clark sang in unison until the harmonies began. You can hear it on the old plastic records - sometimes Clark, then sometimes McGuinn on the same song. It is only without Crosby's vocals that you can understand the depth of the Clark/McGuinn input into the full sound of the Byrds. They could do low, middle and high range vocals. On a lighter note I reckon Gene needed a toilet break for Roger to do Lover of the Bayou.

[@pacapaca6307]

Yes people credit a lot if not most of The Byrds harmonic arrangements to Crosby’s knowledge & ear, but Gene Clark sang in Church Choirs growing up, often soloing & Roger McGuinn spent his teen years listening to The Weavers, PeteSeeger, traditional folk & played for harmony based The Limeliters, The Chad Mitchell Trio & Judy Collins. Neither Gene or Roger needed Crosby to oversight their abilities to harmonise parts.

[@geeman693]

I was there 35 years ago. They were opening for NRPS. Local faves Kinderhook Kreek preceded them on the bill.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

I came here to watch Gene. He sounds great and looks great as always. "Jim" looks like he had a bit of speed. He's got cocaine eyes. I liked mcguinn when i was really young but dont care for him since early byrds

[@bronwynpowell6632]

this version of bag full of money is stunning

[@pamelahay6242]

I love this “so close to old timey” version of that story song. Roger was here showing the Folkie he was in his teen years and returned to being in latter years. Particularly with Jolly Roger!!! 😄

[@CraigMcTaggart]

Thank for posting

[@laddeveritt8933]

God did Clark have a gift. And what a striking figure. But, for whatever reason, his performance here is curiously subdued, almost like he's playing alone late at night.

[@pacapaca6307]

Intimate performances of songs, such as they draw you in. There’s a mesmerising stillness to some which has notes hanging in air, & words carefully delivered. Genius singer with wonderful vibrato qualities to his voice, used well for effect; an instrument for emotional expression. ❤

[@jgwire]

gosh -- i am from this era and can name you all of the big bands that influenced me. But I'm just now realizing how much these guys brought to the table. better late than never, I suppose. But still, shame on me. lol

[@jerrykibbe6363]

Camera guy was in love w/ Roger

[@timothyliepins4625]

wow roger mcguinn can shred who knew

[@hazelmachado5360]

Genios

[@karyluhernandez5966]

Todo tiene un momento y también hubo un momento de trabajar juntos en byrds para dar vida y forma a las grandes canciones

[@roymullins4926]

Hello Phillip, HOPE ALL IS WELL. .Luv ya

[@davidbalint2371]

I saw them in April of that year at Mich. State Univ. Second show It was also Video taped. Roger said he might have a copy of it but his old video tape player was broken, I am wondering if a copy isn't lying around MSU some place... Any Byrdmaniacs want to go and see if it's there. Let me know

[@leechase4912]

I was there. Erickson Kiva. Stunning!

[@mayanlongcount1]

i was there, too. one of the alltime great music shows!! joanne was with me. thanks guys.

[@Tom-bs3zh]

Roger Mcguinn and Gene Clark were best when they played together. They brought out something magickal in each other. Gene Clark's songwriting was powerful and unique, I would argue that it was on was on par with Bob Dylan or Neil Young, especially in his post Byrd years. However he lacked the musical abilities. Roger is an excellent musician and could arrange any song and make it a hit.

[@christineparker8020]

Gene did not lack musical abilities. Jusy listen to his playing on Silver Raven. And he sure held jis own when McGuinn joined him on stage. I find Roger's constant bouncing up and down annoying.

[@Tom-bs3zh]

@@christineparker8020 I never said Gene wasn't a good player, I personally just think Roger is a better guitarist, but Gene is a better song writer. I like Gene's solo stuff, but I think Roger's musicianship brought out something special in Gene Clark's songs.

[@pacapaca6307]

@@Tom-bs3zhUmm, perhaps “arranging abilities “ rather than “ musical Abilities “ is what you meant? 🤔 Gene had plenty of musical ability. Roger did seem to have the ear for adapting & arranging; a talent that Gene Clark picked up on I think, the first time he heard Roger playing his folk rocked Beatles covers at The Troubadour. They recognised & respected each other’s musical strengths I suspect.

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

How rude of the audience to want McGuinn onstage while GC is up to petform. That was ugly. I felt bad for Gene with that difficult crowd. That's really fucked up. Peace...AladdinSaneNYC

[@montemichelbleu]

Despicable as hell. With all that I've read about him, Gene often felt insecure as a performer. I can't help but wonder how hurtful that this must have been to someone with such sensitivity as to write such beautiful music.

[@somuchface]

Yes, that was rude. Typical New Jersey crowd.

[@ezekielcousins9289]

AladdinSaneNYC yeah what cunts

[@somuchface]

Jersey idiots

[@donaldkress5760]

Agreed! That was really messed up. Ignorant audience.

[@damonwillis3672]

The time on Eight Miles is wrong in the description 55:31 is when it starts

[@SL-vi4tk]

Either songwriting or vocal style... Bob Dylan's infinite reach.

[@christineparker8020]

This song makes me cry, knowing that Gene was slowly killing himself. WHAT A LOSS

[@pacapaca6307]

Yep…. 😥😓😔

[@clarenzlarka]

What an outstanding concert. These two were great together. Too bad Gene left the band. What if when Crosby left then Clarence White and a keyboard player joined? Notorious Byrd Brothers meet No Other!

[@christineparker8020]

What if Crosby hadn't been such an asshole to Gene, and he hadn't quit? Oh, the possibilities.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Ooo noo I felt really uncomfortable when those idiots kept yelling for roger. Aw Gene sounds so good. Id rather have heard only him. How can people be so unkind...

[@christineparker8020]

I agree. GENE has one of the most beautiful voices ever. I could listen to him all day, and often do.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@christineparker8020 I listen to Gene's music alot too. I love the album "No Other" btw, its nice to see another gal commenting on music. I don't see that too often on utube. Sue (sammy and scotchguard are my cats. Rip guys)

[@christineparker8020]

I will always comment on Gene's music because that is all that we have left. He wrote and sang such beautiful songs. His voice was sublime. Breaks me down everytime.

[@ccryder6605]

@@lastnamefirst4035 I've noticed that too. Lotta fanboys commenting here on Byrds posts, but seems not too many females. Wonder why? (Unless some of them are hiding behind their usernames - lol)

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@ccryder6605 Im a woman

[@Turnintoearth1]

For those who really like Gene Clark and The Byrds. The good news is that a very comprehensive article about Gene (popdiggers.com/gene-clark-the-byrd-and-the-best-introduction/) has been published, although we’re just about to start with the introduction, including links to his best songs. While you’re checking the article, why not take a look at the Popdiggers site (popdiggers.com/) - there are lots of articles in English - and push the “like” buttom on Facebook (facebook.com/PopDiggers/).

[@ccryder6605]

John Smith - I read the whole six -part blog on Gene. Really disturbing to read about his house being looted after he died, and that awful incident at his service involving David Carradine.

[@roymullins4926]

To my Man Baby Phillip. Enjoy

[@greenwingband]

11:23 Jolly Roger yarr!!!

[@thedesertroseband]

I remember seeing a few minutes of this capitol footage in color. Was this video made black and white on purpose?

[@lillybloom1590]

Clark's vocals and McGuinn's 12-string on "I'll Probably Feel a Lot Better after You're Gone" make for one of the all-time great Rock & Roll songs. “I’ll Probably Feel a Whole Lot Better When You’re Gone” Byrds (2.35) 1965 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZaueIOemLiDfs0

[@thedesertroseband]

was this original shot in black and white? thanks for upping!

[@bellinghammond]

i wonder why they didn't sing harmonies on the last 3 Byrd's classics

[@colinstewart3699]

Who knows this was a strange time and crazy days 😎🎶✌️👍🌅🎸👏👽🚀🎆🌌

[@tomvincent7167]

Gene playing a Martin D18?

[@indigomariana7093]

I can never get over the a-holes shouting "Roger!" at Gene. 🤬

[@fennis26]

It's hard to believe looking at how healthy Gene Clark appears here that he would be dead 13 years later from alcoholism-induced bleeding stomach ulcers at age 46. The harmonies here are sublime and it's just a shitty waste that drugs and alcohol took him away so soon. Oh, the possibilities....

[@pamelahay6242]

Yes, he deserved to see his grandchildren when they arrived. The music industry is tough and it isn’t always the most talented or gifted who survive… in fact, many like Gene get destroyed by it. 😓