The Byrds "Mr. Tambourine Man" on The Ed Sullivan Show

[@martinezw80]

Listening in 2024. This music will live forever.

[@ezOqekuRitusohI]

Unfortunately not. Today's generations listen almost exclusively to rap. They will never know the joys of real music such as this:(

[@SammiGirl-bx1th]

Yes....I agree 100% Truly timeless....only 2 minutes but one of the most glorious and perfect songs ever ❤❤

[@Eric1-373]

The Birds music is based on folk music or more accurately European peoples folk music. Its timeless because the themes(their two main hits) and underlining music is tribal and about the nature of existence. Seasons, balance, etc etc. At least that's my assertion on it from reading about them and what I know of Euro folkish heritage. All people have their own version of folksiness, because we all came from a tribal/nature setting. To touch the soul of a people so to speak.

[@DJcool-tr1tk]

@@ezOqekuRitusohII hope you’re not talking about me. 2009 here, and only listening to 60s through 90s. Modern rap is horrible. I honestly hate it.

[@a5athome]

So much 1965: long Beatles-hair and blue glasses. I was only 8 that year, but ❤❤❤

[@RF_In_MA]

Had the pleasure of hearing Roger McGuinn play this song, along with many others we all knew, in Lexington MA last night. Still going strong at 82(!!), he still has his voice, his wits, and his skills on 6 and 12 string guitars (and a 5-string banjo). A wonderful solo show filled with music and warm, often funny, stories about his career and all the amazing people he's known. If he's performing anywhere near you, GO SEE HIM. You'll be glad you did.

[@markleventhal8863]

Saw last night Norwalk Conn. Amazing!

[@dirtylemon3379]

I remember watching this as a nine year old. The next day I marched to the corner drug store and bought me a pair of little blue rectangular sunglasses.

[@gregorymcgee100]

Groooovy man!

[@dirtylemon3379]

@@gregorymcgee100 Yeah, baby, yeah!!!

[@jeanvaljeanist]

now do they not look like they were a prop?

[@kilgoretrout5895]

I had a pair too. They were called "Granny Glasses." Good times.

[@caryheuchert]

@@kilgoretrout5895 - I’ve read that it was McGuinn’s look that actually inspired a bespectacled Lennon to start wearing glasses again.

[@yesterdayproductions1019]

This music is about 100 times better than any of the shit today.

[@CrisisActorJonsiri]

I play my Bob Dylan covers like The Byrds do. But I do Bob Dylan's Isis like Bob Dylan.

[@mammoth123.]

I second that

[@DJcool-tr1tk]

Agreed. 60s through 90s for me.

[@oskitarcarr20]

You are 100 % right

[@Renzogreens1]

@@oskitarcarr20you guys are all cultured , all these tunes we are blessed with , long live George harrison as well 🤞🏽❤️‍🔥

[@Rumeiyuh]

I absolutely love the harmony in this song. The Byrds are simply amazing

[@helencampbell2064]

Indeed❤

[@Carla-i6m4j]

The Byrds!...GOAT..

[@aum3.146]

This is what a musical legend looks like.

[@chriswarner5594]

So just wondering why not very many bands played live on the ed sulivan show?

[@richardgrier8968]

@@chriswarner5594 If the Byrds did, it would sound pretty different, since it was studio musicians who played most of what you hear.

[@mckessa17]

@@chriswarner5594 The Doors did once and were never invited back.

[@chriswarner5594]

@@mckessa17 is there a video of the doors on sullivan?

[@mckessa17]

@@chriswarner5594 Sure young man just google it.

[@ailurophile17]

No doubt about it: The Byrds in their original incarnation from 1965-1967 were the greatest American group of all time and Gene Clark is the most under-recognized genius in the history of R&R!

[@thepony3146]

What you said cannot be contested. Correct on all counts.

[@Algominha]

I couldn't agree more, Gene Clark was a genius songwriter, singer and guitarplayer

[@davegeisler7802]

Totally agree !!! 👍

[@JoeKoOhNo]

Roger is very underrated also.

[@ailurophile17]

@@JoeKoOhNo I totally agree with you! Whether he be Roger or Jim, Monsewer McGuinn's prowess is VASTLY underrated! I much prefer his approach to the guitar than the generation of over-indulgent and over- deified blooze wankers who made the late-60's and the first 2/3'rds of the 70's such an ordeal for me.

[@daveshaw2342]

Just love everything about this song. You can keep your 21st century music. All the best stuff was made in the 20th century .

[@prankster671]

This GenXer agrees 100% !!

[@secondchance6603]

@@prankster671 This boomer asks... it stops at 100%? 😁

[@davegeisler7802]

Most in 1965 , like this one !

[@rogermurray8553]

Bit of a lopsided hollow victory. This century's a twenty year old and as long as groups like The War On Drugs keep coming along, a band that likely eclipses in talent and creativity many of the groups you dote on, there's every possibility that this could be a smashing 100 years!

[@daveshaw2342]

@@rogermurray8553 war on drugs average at best sound like a poor mans simple minds . That's the trouble most of it's all been done before

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

I remember as a kid in the mid sixties, the sunglasses wrack in every department store, sold these Cool HIPPY glasses!! Also I hope the 3 inch Cowhide Timex Watch bands, come back into fashion...God, I AM OLD.

[@LindyL1964]

Do you still have them? They’re awesome!! ❤

[@davegeisler7802]

Those Dude were too cool for the time , with their long hair ( for 1965 anyway ) and Roger (Jim) McGuinn with those cool blue square sunglasses and David Crosby rocking the Duster and Gene Clark an amazing talent taken from us way too soon RIP 🙏🏼😔😢 , you guys were always trendsetters ! Long live the real Byrds 1964-1966 🤩 ❤️🎸

[@martinblack7086]

One of the greatest songs, one of the greatest groups, from the greatest Era of rock & roll. The greatest songs are timeless no matter when they came out, this is certainly one of them.

[@jamestulk5111]

One cannot underestimate the effect this version of this song had on the music of the time

[@michaelbruns449]

This dazzling haunting song was released during March 1965, 9 months before Rubber Soul was during December 1965 and so Mr Tambourine Man is a strong contender for being the very first psychedelic rock song.

[@VirreFriberg]

It was one of the first songs to be dubbed folk rock in the media

[@johnsona8587]

It's only 2 minutes of pure ear paradise. Why the euphoria moments in every sight of things are so short -_-

[@terriestapley5475]

Beautiful Song, Beautiful Group & Beautiful David Crosby💘Thank You for the Music 🎶

[@MitchRimland]

I was 5 months old when this performance took place on Ed Sullivan. I'll also never forget meeting David Crosby in LA and shaking his hand 35 years later.

[@DustyDingoPhotos]

You met David Crosby then waited another 35 years to shake his hands? Dedication! . . . respect !!!

[@MitchRimland]

@@DustyDingoPhotoshahaha you got me 🙄

[@garycarpenter2980]

The Byrds were one of the best groups at that time......Hey Mr.Tamberine man play a song for me....a classic

[@margieharvey3279]

What a pleasure to watch this, even after decades, it's so uplifting..... oh to be young again :(

[@MrTodd2000]

an awesome song by an awesome band. Was happy to see Chris Hillman in concert a few years ago in Kent Ohio.

[@karengayleparent2472]

Thankyoufor the music! Absolutely amazing and wonderful ps I'm 73 love remembering! Thankyou!

[@jcextranow]

Watching this in memory of David Crosby. What a genius of music history.

[@chriswesterfield2042]

Name ONE song that Crosby wrote. I'll be waiting for your response. He was fortunate to have been around ultra talented band members, but Crosby's actual contribution is very iffy. He was renowned as an asshole, and a very mixed-up drug addict. He famously referred to Joe Biden as "a decent guy." I cannot honestly think of any other person that has referred to Biden as a decent guy, and I'm a Democrat. The only intelligent thing that I know about Crosby is that he supported Bernie Sanders.

[@slashracingproductions5593]

@@chriswesterfield2042 you started your comment by saying crosby is overrated, and then proceeded to say nothing about any of his music. Sounds like youre just a hater

[@laceys2038]

I love the smile of the guy in the cape.💕

[@lonestarfriend]

That's David Crosby. He was SO cute back then; I was surprised. 🙂🙂

[@roflin101]

@@lonestarfriend yes, he was so good looking in those days.

[@rbrb3625]

Super David C.

[@brauliopinheiro5494]

Que saudade desse tempo inesquecível no Paraná

[@tal-lancer]

Your beautiful voice and music were the best of friends to me in the darkest of years, and continue to be in my better times. As you so graciously sang: 'Even though I never met you, I knew you just the same.' From the bottom of my broken heart, thank you Mr. Crosby. You rest easy now... 💔

[@doctorbohr1585]

Amen. Thanks for the music Dave. ☮️

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Beautiful voice!

[@cleftoftherock6797]

I remember having the 45rpm of this single and giving it away as a grab bag present at a party in the 7th grade. 1965 was a fun time for kids. We were free. We went where we wanted and no one had to protect us.

[@dirtylemon3379]

My grandkids asked me one time what my childhood was like. I told them how free we were. No supervision. Walking miles to different neighborhoods for pickup games of baseball, football or basketball. Roaming anywhere without adults directing our every move. Freedom. They barely believed me.

[@scootch4224]

@@dirtylemon3379 Let me tell you now as a 16 year old. I have some freedom, but my parents still stalk me, make sure i'm safe, I have a strict curfew. I could tell it was probably a little less safe back then but sure seemed a hella of a lot more fun.

[@normanacree1635]

Rose colored glasses must be fun to wear but the reality was that terrible things happened to kids then, too, only you didn't hear as much about it and since the population was much lower, there were fewer incidents. The times had nothing to do with anything.

[@samburkes7552]

I had a dual-sided, ruby-colored radio station 45 disc of this wonderful tune. White Columbia label , black print..Unfortunately left it behind in a move fr. Tucson AZ, when I lost my house!!!

[@cocoaorange1]

The world was a little safer then, but there will always be sick people in the world. I was a 70's child. I recall when kids played outside, but I has to stay in the yard. I had tons of fun. Just use common sense and precaution kids.

[@michaelsix9684]

such incredible harmonies

[@maurisdrums9341]

The Byrds, Fantástic Band 🥁🤘

[@MrSophbeau]

The rickenbacker 12 string from this exact song is responsible for the term 'jangle guitar' so often used today and so popular in 1990's alternative pop music.

[@brucemackenzie4952]

I my favorite group in my teen years in the 60’s, and favorite song. All the great Dylan music they put to rock.

[@cherriphelps0108]

Crazy how fast time goes by. 😕 Still sounds great! Timeless

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Cherri how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@ericsmith8708]

What a unique voices I love this song every time I heard of so real nice video. How are you Cherriphelps ?

[@danielmchale9793]

Great message in this song .

[@lonniep44]

See ya in Heaven Mr. Crosby , thanks for singing in the back ground while I made memories with my life. God Bless You. 1-19-23

[@xxrandmlinksxxbruh2419]

He was an atheist🤷‍♂️

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Lonnie how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@ericsmith8708]

This was when music is so real I love this song long time ago. How are you Lonnie ?

[@lynngregory393]

Was 12 years old when I heard this. What a time when every song, every album was anticipated to be great.

[@JulesUS8386]

Watched Ed every weekend. Back then was tons of variety shows. 🍥😎✌️

[@jeffjohnson1302]

RIP David Crosby!

[@jimgardner1569]

Three interesting things about the Byrds in those days: Roger McGuinn always wore those glasses, David Crosby always wore his cloak and Chris Hillman never smiled on stage.

[@Strictly60sBandJackson]

In those days Roger was Jim - changed his name years later

[@jimgardner1569]

@@Strictly60sBandJackson Just his middle name from Edward to Roger.

[@mattybinder747]

Roger was so cute!!!!!

[@Strictly60sBandJackson]

@@jimgardner1569 Why did Jim McGuinn change his name? Why did Jim McGuinn change his name to Roger? Jim was born James Joseph McGuinn III. He changed his name in 1967 because a guru in Indonesia said that a new name would vibrate better with the universe. The guru sent Jim the letter "R" and asked him to send back ten names starting with that letter.

[@jimgardner1569]

@@Strictly60sBandJackson I am aware of that. I just erred on his original middle name which was Joseph, not Edward. I got him mixed up with somebody else.

[@MrLucaspingret]

Marcou época...maravilhosa

[@ireneschmidt9207]

❤️❤️❤️BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️ of Pop rock roll unfassbar schon zu hören klingt klasse ❤️❤️❤️

[@bugeanuflorin1531]

Absolutely, Masterpiece, thank you. Good time for you

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

This is by far the best version of this song

[@swolfe9668]

I agree

[@ccryder6605]

Yeah, it's the version on the LP.

[@bpederson62]

Unreal how young david crosby was in 1965 what a great band

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

It's also funny how, on Crosby's two close-ups, Chris Hillman is looking at him with utter contempt!

[@briane173]

@@JasonSmith-jr7jh Crosby was quite contemptible, so it makes sense. Even he knew the word "humble" was not in his lexicon.

[@jchris8444]

its 16 yrs ago Tomorrow we lost my dad to cancer due to Agent Orange . He served as a US MARINE with INDIA COMPANY 3rd Bat 26th . He was an F.o. an Point man . He joined up in oct 64 an served to 69 finally coming home that Feb of 69.

[@SteveHarris-r3i]

One of the best covers EVER

[@charlesscott5366]

An epic cover/arrangement of an epic song composed by another epic musician. Wow! And, my god--that young David Crosby!

[@mikesitzler1106]

David Crosby without a mustache is just strange.

[@TheGuitarMan71]

Baby Croz

[@pauloaraujo8088]

Sensacional. Realengo, Brasil🖤🤍💢

[@Sadowsky1965]

The sound of the rickenbacker 12 string is absolutely unique and amazing.

[@NytronX]

Danelectro can get close to that sound. Jangly bright tone.

[@zoeherriot]

The Church (Marty Wilson-Piper) made great use of the 12 string Rick throughout their career - I guess that's why some people say The Church sounds like The Byrds mets Pink Floyd..

[@peterparker7121]

They are lip syncing to the record.

[@zoeherriot]

@@peterparker7121 how's that relevant? It's still the sound of a 12 string Rick.

[@peterparker7121]

@@zoeherriot It's the sound of a 12-string Rick in the studio. Anybody can perform miracles in the recording studio.

[@kenanderson-q7q]

Sounds like this will ring through the ages, timeless, these were talented guys never to be repeated. That Rickenbacker of Rogers nails it.

[@TripReviews]

Hey Mr. Tamborine Man, you are missed deeply. No , not anyone on stage or Dylan but my long time friend who loved this song and really loved the Byrds version over Dylan’s. There are a couple of songs that bring his memory alive, this is one. Rip Jerzy, never forgotten or the great music from your time.

[@rhrh2025]

I heard The Byrds "live" in the late 60s! It was an amazing experience!

[@MarceloCabrera-go9vn]

La época más magica de The Byrds, con su original formación.

[@ryanmcdonald2027]

am loving those arpegios and chords that they are playing on their electric guitars am lovin those vocal harmonies they are singing too ! That tambourine they are bangin on is also awesome ! magical 1960's rock n roll music at its very best !!!!!! :)

[@z512345]

GREAT!!!

[@bold58]

Clark , Maguin , and Crosby are so individually unique it's amazing how so much talent could be in one band.

[@RedArrow73]

Crosby was, and still is, a piece of work.

[@plrndl]

Don't forget Chris Hillman, and later recruits Clarence White and Gram Parsons. A band that influenced the Beatles, Stones and Dylan, created new genres, and changed the face of country music. An awesome achievement.

[@shyman99]

Awesome video!!!!

[@valentinaleksic9889]

RIP little always smiling man. You were the soul of the Byrds.

[@markv.5962]

we all loved you david. gods speed

[@juliamaffeis7343]

vi ascoltavo per ore.. in quei pomeriggi invernali NEBBIOSI anni sessatacinque!!!

[@gregepperson1793]

I saw Roger McGuinn open for the Grateful Dead at Soldier Field! so there!!!

[@patmelton43]

It seems like another lifetime when this song transported me to the clouds. I had a portable record player which I donated to my siblings who were still at home. This was one of the records I donated.

[@ericharrison7]

This has always been one of my favourite songs and it brings back so much memories. I always love it. How are you doing Pat. Hope you are fine?

[@ericsmith8708]

What a beautiful song I love it nice lyrics bring back good memory. How are you Pat ?

[@denniscowan6335]

God's music.

[@deandewey5584]

David Crosby looks like he was enjoying himself during this performance

[@fatimacosta5859]

Who there is feeling 15 years old??🙋‍♀️

[@ericsmith8708]

What a beautiful song so emotional I love this song. How are you Fatima ?

[@thomasfisher5742]

I was 1yr older....but this still is indelibly printed on my musical brain

[@ChildofGod3712]

This never gets old

[@yvetteleerdam1148]

Amaaaaaazing I love it xxy Yvette leerdam

[@ferriday4ever35]

¡Sensacional! ¡De mis canciones favoritas de todos los tiempos al igual que una de las selecciones más apreciadas de mi papá! ¡Saludos desde México! P.D.: ¿podrían seguir subiendo más videos de actuaciones en vivo de los años sesenta? Seguimos muchos seguidores de su canal en espera de que estrenen la única actuación de The Doors de 1967 cantando 'People Are Strange' y 'Light My Fire'

[@rainertrebbin-vf7nt]

💚green tambourine💚

[@Voxac100b]

The first colour Ed Sullivan show was on Sunday, September 19th, 1965..one week after the Beatles appearance which was filmed that August. It was a pity they didnt film it in colour too.

[@wlodell]

Love this song. (I hear horns and orchestra in background)

[@dariomoreno375]

David Crosby: forever... R.I.P.

[@derekthesec]

Did the karaoke of this song a few years ago

[@martinblack7086]

I hope you were able to find a pair of blue glasses !

[@rubbersoul3723]

I wasn't on the planet yet-but this performance feels like it captures the times well because it is seems that it is an acknowledgment of the appreciation of traditional ways of thinking-but relaxing their definition-for a more refined state of being.

[@jg6698]

Rubber Soul-Huh?

[@danap851]

Great music from yesteryears 💯

[@ericsmith8708]

Yes bring back beautiful memory I love this this what a unique voices. How are you Dana ?

[@fernandomorales8662]

Beautiful song of The Birds

[@juanmartinez2601]

SALUDOS, MUSICA DE MIS RECUERDOS POR SIEMPRE Y PARA SIEMPRE. VIVA LA MUSICA QUE ES UNIVERSAL.

[@jackregan2408]

Super Cool!

[@EduardoSantos-om5ws]

Me trae muy buenos recuerdos. Fueron muy buenos.

[@gliextra6097]

A BIG man flying to join the other BIGs who are slowly leaving, leaving us with the feeling of being all more or less "orphans", but luckily for us we are the HEIRS of their music which will continue as always to accompany our days forever...!!! R.I.P. DAVID ❤

[@peterbadman6668]

I remember I was a teenager at the time this great record came out I was a rocker and this kept playing over and over again every body tapped to the beat and held a bottle of coke in the other hand those were the days I never forget at the cellar cafe in Windsor in 1965.

[@ilseheleneseimetz6310]

The best Song ever 👍👍👍👍

[@rbrb3625]

Agreed ‼❗❕❕‼

[@Bill-fz8xd]

Boy! does this bring back memories...me in high school

[@tomfilipiak690]

Excellent. What was it like to be on staff for/with Ed Sullivan? Must have been a slice of heaven!

[@patricias5122]

Ed Sullivan had bands play live; thank God for that!

[@creamofcardstv]

My fav bands of all time.

[@alisonshenton]

I hadn't been born yet, but how i wish I had, RIP gene clark and the great member who was hit by A drunk driver, while getting their equipment outside of van rest in peace ✌️✌️✌️

[@temelerdinch528]

Sublime

[@stevekenney2804]

Cool in the extreme!

[@M5guitar1]

Is was 9 years old and loved this when it was out on the radio like Donovan....trippy.

[@Eclipse52776]

Rest In Peace Crosby 😭

[@twillis449]

It's amazing that David Crosby is still with us!

[@stevencollins5806]

Look at these haircuts that is classic

[@thomaschevalier9356]

Great years grammar school junior high finally high school those were the best and the teachers were the best bless all those teachers who are gone

[@ernestoadvinculavalerajuni5921]

God Bless The Detroit Teams In The Whole Wide World Of Sports In🇺🇸The🇺🇸United🇺🇸States🇺🇸Of🇺🇸America🇺🇸.

[@patriciaperes9314]

So many good memories... amazing time

[@leonardfoster6252]

Another great song!

[@collie3350]

I love all guys in The Byrds, but especially Roger McGuinn and his Rickenbacker.

[@c.michellebraddock960]

LOVE THE BIRDS!!! ❤

[@EdKazO-Vision]

The moment Tom Petty was conceived.

[@samburkes7552]

Petty was borne in 1950..Think I get your drift, if he & Campbell were watching & listening. Prob. felt like I and lots of others did...like, " I wanna/gotta do that!"..

[@PC-iv5so]

Crosby looks like the type of kid who got into a lot of trouble. hahaaa