Roger McGuinn: Rock and Roll Star (New Recording!)

[@fernandohomemdemelo8870]

"So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star" (Jim McGuinn - Chris Hillman) is pure magic. The song will never get old. It will always be a young and modern song across the centuries.

[@raymondfrye5017]

Ese es un son cubano.

[@francisbianchi5002]

HOLY RICKENBACKER...This is GREAT!

[@MarcsWishes5]

Oh my goodness ! This is awesome. Still sound like you played it in the 60s. Roger, thanx for your lovely music !!! We love it.

[@MetroCommD]

Thanks for stopping by WHCN-FM with Ray White in our guest studio-April ‘76.

[@donalddodds9471]

Hard to believe Roger will turn 80 in 2021 and he has still got it.

[@darylwinn1776]

Wow Roger... that song brings back so many memories of times when I stood in my room picking Byrds songs on my Hagstrom electric 12 string that my dad bought me for my 16th Birthday. You were my hero. I hung onto every word in the Byrds songs and watched all the tv broadcasts in our area of you guys. I tried to imagine what it was like to play guitar in the Byrds and I even thought about writing you and asking if I could play guitar in the Byrds... ha ha ha. Even today after all these years the Byrds are still my favorite group.

[@tamaruhartwig1642]

I have a Hagstrom 12 string ! I got it a few years ago and I love it. I have a Danelectro 12 string too, & I like the Hagstrom better.

[@sumtin05698]

Love my Hagstrom

[@timj9418]

That's dedication and pure fan enthusiasm. With the digital universe now, you probably could create a scenario where you're playing with The Byrds. The Byrds have always been a big favorite of mine as well, that is the band while at least McGuinn and Hillman were still together (Notorious Byrd Bros), not the later version when only McGuinn remained.

[@Maxx-s7d]

Thats a great story indeed

[@RobertThomas-c9m]

Same here. Always wished they could put the egos on hold and play again...

[@Vito_Tuxedo]

On my copy of the Mr. Tambourine Man album, on the back with the photo of The Byrds onstage at Ciro's, I wrote "God" on McGuinn's shirt. I played this song onstage more times than I can count...along with many other Byrdsongs. The Byrds changed my life. Thanks Roger, for nearly 60 years of unbridled joy!

[@philbarber9738]

"...and if you make the charts, the girls will tear you apart." The meaning of life for a teenager.

[@125southernnh2]

Even at 6 years young, played on an old Webcor tube record changer, I knew I was a rocker forever. 1967 was a great time for music.

[@RaymondStpierre-lv3je]

YOU ARE RIGHT; SEE YOU AT WOODSTOCK! 73 YEARS OLD.. PEACE TO YOU..

[@jamesburke868]

The very finest RICKY 12 players ever..love ya , Mr. Mcguinn

[@seanemmettfullerton]

great record! and apparently rather timeless :)

[@Hernancillo37]

Tom Petty (God bless you in heaven) always played this song live, Roger and the Byrds were a great influence on the harmony of their music, in fact, that influence was evident until the last breath :( Thanks Roger, your Legacy is invaluable.

[@chrisst8922]

The 370/12 looks great in jetglow.

[@stillbill6408]

You still got it! Love how your voice compliments that sweet Rickenbacker. Keep rock' in and thanks for the many hours of music pleasure.

[@peternewman3487]

How cool is this ? And this is why I bought myself a Ricky 370/12

[@peterbareford2474]

I bought this 45 age 14! a few years ago!

[@billidgylab9083]

A national treasure. His Rickenbacker playing changed my life....many others too. Everyone that has played with him that I have interviewed and a neighbor of mine that played with him have all told me the same thing. He a very kind and very giving person. Roger you deserve the Palm Trees and Pina Colada's. Rock on.

[@不死川喜子]

Now this is how the song should be played !

[@tarvisponsdebeaumont794]

I still remember listening to Roger and Chris playing this and other classic songs in 1980 (or it was '81?) in Turin. The heroes of my teenage years at last were playing in front of me and they were far better live than in any records (and it's not something common at all). The following night I was invited on stage by Chris (Hillman) to play with The Flying Burrito Bros. I'll never forget those days.....

[@moniquedouglas2448]

I can't get enough of that McGuinn sound. And that black signature McGuinn Rickenbacker is beautiful.

[@lorenzomontoya1260]

Loved The Byrds, Beatles, and Buffalo Springfield, among others. There were so many INCREDIBLE artists between '65 and '71

[@ericwhitehead6451]

Mr. McGuinn is why I love Rickenbacker guitars. Such a wonderful, rich sound.

[@rogerfarrell7312]

Roger mcguinn and the laurel canyon scene. He was huge

[@martydibergi5228]

I LOVE Rogers playing wish that i could figure out turn turn turn I am lucky to have met John Jorgenson over the years WOW a dream come true for this old arthritic guy who still dreams guitar

[@chrisatoms2006]

An original Byrds song, this song should have been a top ten hit. This is really good!

[@jamesburke868]

Chris..it was ..in 1967..check out roger s solo work as well on earlier projects..the talent in all his material is a treat to enjoy..regards & peace

[@jamesburke868]

Never ever get tired of Roger s music..been an avid fan since 1965..was also in a few working gtr bands myself..i played this on a 12 / 6 dn ibanez on stage in retro sets..we always got great response when we offered mr mc guinns material..

[@petjobedet4650]

Does my heart good to see and hear McGuinn! The first album I ever purchased was the Byrds, Younger Than Yesterday, LP. it’s etched in my sonic template and I’m getting a turntable to play it again. Timeless and classic music. God bless you!

[@mitchellcutler2888]

Sir, you passed the audition. Sign here and we'll make you a star!!!!! Now I know which 12 string electric I'm going to buy.

[@billballon26]

You've still got it, Roger!

[@THEScottCampbell]

I still miss the guiro and the trumpet but Jim/Roger wrote a classic with this and is STILL America's greatest living rock star.

[@erichjeske]

Roger McGuinn ist wohl, oder ist sogar, der kreativste Gitarrist aller Zeiten. Er hat sich nicht mit den gängigen Griffen auf der Gitarre zufrieden gegeben sondern hat ein schwieriges komplexes Griffbild erzeugt. Wunderschöne Klänge waren das Ergebnis und jeder Gitarrist übt sich mit seinen Hits. Gratulation und Grüße Erich Jeske

[@gaspersignorelli3724]

Yes A total original.

[@777magicone]

a great voice

[@hist154]

This is fantastic. Well done, Roger!

[@BruceHeffner]

Roger is my all time favorite. He never disappoints. I am running for my 620/12 right now!

[@Fantagillian]

The true essence ... the immortal soul of the Byrds. Thanks Roger! Hello from Italy. Italian Fans.

[@SylentEcho]

I keep coming back here again and again. It's so good!

[@philigan2339]

God bless Roger McGuinn.

[@ericdailey8587]

Saw him live back in 2015. He told some great stories.

[@MichaelCasanovaMusic]

One of my top 5 favourite players. Glad to see he's still got it

[@davidbutler8850]

Cool song there Mr McGuinn...🎉🎉🎉😢❤

[@MikeRangel9808]

This screams sixties and I'm lovin it!!!

[@peterreinholdafuhr9180]

Great song & Band....

[@ffrederickskitty214]

Would love to see Roger live again. Any plans to play the UK again and I’ll be there

[@jamesburke868]

A beautiful axe..played by the very finest 12 string player ever..keep rockin Roger..

[@rogerfarrell7312]

Roger first exposure to the rickenbacker is he saw George Harrison playing one. And he went out and bought one. The rrickenbacker sound was created. George introduced the gretch to everyone.

[@karyluhernandez5966]

Bravo

[@rickpeuser233]

Legend!!! Thank you for posting!!! Love you Roger!

[@artharris2537]

Oh yes - can't wait to see Roger in Cheltenham in November!

[@Byrds1967]

Cool new video. I like that he's doing the rhythm accompaniment with it.

[@fernandohomemdemelo8870]

'So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star' (Jim McGuinn - Chris Hillman) jamais envelhecerá. Ela será sempre uma música jovem e moderna através dos séculos e séculos. (from Brazil)

[@andypandywalters]

That was lovely. The guy is ageless !

[@bhanlon]

Simply awesome !

[@byrdmaniacsg2776]

I’ve been a Byrds/McGuinn fan since the beginning. Love the video, Roger. Those songs never get old.

[@thisistheworldtoday]

This is my fav version of him singing this song of all.... I’m in rock n roll heaven...scream!

[@georgedemetriou512]

Glad to see him having fun!

[@dynjarren7523]

Roger McGuinn! A living legend at this point! Lennon’s gone and so is Harrison. They were the main guys who popularized the Rickenbacher guitar. 🎸 McGuinn is the last one standing. God, what a player! I picked up a Rickenbacher at a music store once to play and see what it sounded like. It was a 12 string. And I could barely play it. It turns out you have to press harder on two strings than one to get it to play clean chords or solos. After a few strums, I put it back and gained a new respect for whoever can play one properly. And McGuinn is the Master guitar 🎸 picker and the Rickenbacher fits him perfectly. It’s like Fate! He was born to play it. So thanks Roger McGuinn for keeping the Jingle Jangle going! 💥🔥🎸😎

[@GrowingBolder]

Wow that must have been incredible!

[@chrisst8922]

I use both sixes and twelves and I'm not sure about having to press harder although I've had them a long time so it's hard to judge. If I try that I mute the adjoining strings and it goes all muffled. Playing a lot is important because your fingers get calloused and that makes for more accurate fretting. I try to forget about the differences and just get on with it. In one of his videos McQuinn shows how his chord shapes must be different because the courses are so closely positioned. He's certainly the authority on (electric) twelve strings

[@Blkojo]

Rickenbacker. No bach in its rock.

[@absolving]

What a treat.

[@נתןיעקב-ת1ל]

2:28 - דקות בדיוק - של השיר היפה ששמעתי עכשיו - בהחלט שמגיע לביצוע השיר היפה ששמעתי - 10 - עשר ומעלה ובצדק מוחלט ביותר .. ללא עוררין וללא ספק בכך ©©© ]

[@alberts6939]

Yes Rickenbacker Are Awesome nothing Like them

[@alberts6939]

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[@jataricky]

Great new version!!

[@Dennisjohn68]

I'm back in highschool 1967!! So cool.

[@catchinbass86]

Awesome!!!!!

[@clarkeldridge8947]

WOW! Roger, I love it, do some more.

[@supafrogg258]

Roger, nice to see you with a 370/12RM model in black. So used to seeing you over the years with Rickenbackers in blonde/natural finish! Looks cool!

[@welshcaesar]

Awesome.

[@hotajax]

Great pick, Roger. Thanks, buddy

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Fun song. ❤ Great version.

[@supafrogg258]

Saw you from the 4th or 5th row, center stage, at Fordham University 4/29/67, during your "Younger Than Yesterday" tour. Had to take up the electric guitar, a few months later. Have been playing ever since!

[@paulsmith3778]

Rogers having fun with this. Love it! Like the song as well. Every young girl or guy wishes they could be a rock n roll star.

[@jamescarnley3243]

he's getting old but he is still awesome .

[@davidpigman3045]

That was awesome!!!!!

[@EightMilesHigh1966]

I can't wait to see him in October!

[@davidmaslow399]

Thank You for this

[@douglassueltenfuss9967]

Always a great performance

[@mal334455]

superb as always...luv the guy and his music.

[@Fjellstad69]

Loving it. Still sounds great.

[@GrowingBolder]

Thanks Roger! We think so too.

[@marcray6969]

Nice job, Roger!

[@Lucraetio]

Pero qué maravilla este hombre!!!!!!!

[@jamespopeko9557]

The best

[@GoatDust]

My dream guitar in natural finish.

[@dynjarren7523]

I don’t want to be a star but I do want that Roger McGuinn Rickenbacher Guitar 🎸! And I want to learn to play like him!

[@namcat53]

I remember exactly when I bought the 45 of this; things were moving so fast then with so many new sounds happening. Thanks Roger.

[@missiontotransition641]

ENJOYED THIS...sounds great..and you can tell he is digging it..thumbs up! Got to get me a 12 string!

[@RobertLinthicum]

Superb!

[@timj9418]

I discovered this and was very surprised that Roger McGuinn had re-recorded the song as a solo performance (that is, with some backing players). What surprised me more is how great this sounds, especially with his double-tracked vocals and the lively guitar work. Very clean and crystalline sound quality. My only quibble is with the fact that it sounds kind of light/playful, compared with the more biting tone of the original.

[@jeffmurdock8321]

The original was done by studio session players (The Wrecking Crew) so that's why it is different.

[@timj9418]

@@jeffmurdock8321 No, it wasn't. The Byrds played on the song, not the Wrecking Crew studio musicians. Those studio musicians played on the original recording of "Mr. Tambourine Man" but otherwise the members of The Byrds played on virtually everything the band did after that, and this song was penned for a later album, "Younger Than Yesterday".

[@jeffmurdock8321]

@@timj9418 Interesting. I'll buy that. Here's something fun. Listen to "Don't Worry Baby" by The Beach Boys. It sounds like "Tambourine Man" cuz the Crew played both songs in the same day. Cheers, M8!

[@ringoramjet]

Still love his music

[@martinevensen406]

Great Roger you rock

[@klausbrass2147]

Magic

[@TheMotorhead51]

Beautiful !

[@ettielumpkin]

Love it!!

[@slooky14]

awesome!

[@jimwilson2960]

Jim!

[@edgarallanbro9624]

Ladies you would be lining up to bone this boy back in the day , I've been in line since the late 80s and I'm still in the back!!!!

[@PhilRounds]

Still sounds as awesome as it did back when it was first released in the 60s! Don't stand up quick...you're standing on your chord! :P

[@kevingallagher2127]

Totally dig the slightly slower tempo and vibe....half-step down too....love it

[@tonyrollman3991]

Koolest thing ever !!!

[@timothyhart3559]

Hey Rog next time your headed to SF stop off in Half Moon Bay . You can sit in on a session with Finians Call and we can back up Sir Roger. There’s a brew pub her you gotta check out. Safe Travels. Tim

[@albertomurcia7156]

Que bueno bien hecho esa piesa siempre me recuerda mis dias de juventud. Pura vida Roger.🙏

[@hatchmk3]

i enjoyed that briiliant

[@kevinkhoy7171]

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