The Byrds "Turn! Turn! Turn!" on The Ed Sullivan Show

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[@demiris65]

A song not for the 60"s or a generation but a song for the century.

[@josephgrosso8731]

…and beyond!

[@LightPrinceApollo]

I agree

[@BrendaDrumm]

A song of a lifetime beautiful ❤

[@neilemery7454]

The lyrics are from the bible

[@johnspear7020]

well said, thank you

[@RuffRyder_43]

One of the most beautiful songs of the 60’s

[@guillaumefrenkel6993]

after j get around

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed

[@alejandromendozahuerta4966]

Well Said , beautiful song forever !!!!

[@theothertroll]

Biblical 🤓

[@robertvillarreal7055]

Ecclesiastes. King James.

[@TonyGPizza]

They appeared on Sullivan the week this song hit #1. Happy birthday to David Crosby who, despite his best efforts, turned 80 this past week.

[@lesliegoodman-malamuth9796]

@Tony G. Pizza “[W]ho, despite his best efforts, turned 80 this past week.” Damn, that was funny!

[@sparkleon4love27]

@@lesliegoodman-malamuth9796 indeed!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👀

[@Powerfulchange712]

Damn🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MostlyBrenda]

McGuinn and McGuire couldn't get any higher, so Crosby thought he would try.

[@sparkleon4love27]

@@MostlyBrenda a time to get high??? 🙈

[@stevesyverson8625]

I am totally freaking out right now. I was in high school when my mother took me and my brother to dance lessons in Tustin, CA. The guys were on one side of the dance floor and the ladies on the other. I always had my eyes on the most beautiful one and sprinted over to extend my hand to her. I danced every one with her. The final dance was to the #1 song on AM radio. The Byrds “Turn, Turn, Turn” on 96.3 KHJ boss radio Los Ángeles. I just locked onto her eyes and was in a trance with her. We won the dance contest. However, I can’t dance at all. It was all her ~56 years ago. Thanks for putting up with me. At the Whiskey on Sunset it was The Byrds, Love and The Doors. I was fortunate to see all three. I am an old fart.

[@peteroates9921]

Good memories

[@fooman65]

One hell of a gig

[@robert.m4676]

I would trade all 100+ concerts I’ve seen in my 57 years to have been able to be at that exact location and time. That’s really cool you were there. The Doors first album played live. David Crosby and the Byrds and Love as well. Im in Awe!

[@wifeoftim]

I love Los Angeles KHJ. It was my favorite. I also remember how angry I was when it went country for awhile.

[@georgialerangis2123]

Amazing!❤

[@irvinlopez1126]

" a time for peace I swear it's not too late." ☮️

[@jamescantrell6956]

The CIA, the Military-Industrial Complex, and the Neocons of both Democrat and Republican parties disagree.

[@ADiscipleOfJesus]

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 3 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, 6 a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, 7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, 8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

[@davidatovar]

Where are we now what have we come too.

[@poppypetsparis]

Amen 🙏🏻 thank you 🎶🎵🎶🙏🏻❤️

[@victortexis4279]

Amén.

[@alexandercalder2143]

Thank God that Ed Sullivan required his performers to actually play and not lip sync. This performance, although the recording is poor - way too boomy for some reason and all the instruments bleed into one another - is awesome. How McGuinn can execute that guitar break so well live is incredible. Go Byrds!

[@RPMs-gn7ps]

Unfortunately, he didn't require EVERYONE to play live!....See Dave Clark Five (18 lip synched appearances)

[@Ralphieboy]

especially as the original recording took them like 17 takes...

[@moosecat]

The only thing I could figure is that they were expecting the same level of audience hysteria they had when The Beatles appeared, and nobody did a proper sound check, because the drums sound hollow yet overpowering. However, Roger McGuinn's Rickenbacker sounds heaven-sent.

[@alexandercalder2143]

@@moosecat It sure does. I've seen him perform - on KZbin - that solo in many contexts; with Springsteen, with Marty Stuart, and lots more. He ALWAYS nails it. It's uncanny. Meanwhile, the guys he is playing with are smiling from ear to ear, going "holy fook, I'm playing with Roger McGuinn!"

[@moosecat]

@@alexandercalder2143 I find that solo to be so beautiful I get misty-eyed hearing it. If I had to pick the most beautiful rock song, it'd be a toss-up between this or "God Only Knows".

[@coldlakealta4043]

I was 17 and madly in love with the 12 string guitar. It had a sound unlike anything I had heard to that point in time. I still love the sound.

[@KDial]

I was 15 years old, and shared your love for the 12 string sound. I couldn't afford a Rick 360 for our band. So I settled for a Univox Coily U1825. But because of Jim McGuinn, years later, and still today, I play my Rick 360/12 and still love that sound. I wonder if McGuinn knows how many people that he influenced?

[@txdrmr]

That Rickenbacker tone is killer and makes this song stand out among all the others.

[@FirewindII]

"That Rickenbacker tone is killer and makes their canon stand out among all the others." [Fixed, with respect.]

[@mikibishop1516]

@@FirewindII their canon?

[@FirewindII]

@@mikibishop1516 I'm sorry, but at this point I can't remember what I was commenting on because it seems to be gone. I've been seeing suchlike happen a lot lately.

[@tonycaniggia]

@@mikibishop1516 guess it means their body of work

[@BOBBOTO]

​@@FirewindIIyou were being a geek with a new word you had just learned

[@TheCoreyLight]

Truly iconic, The Byrds are absolutely one of the best 60s bands around!

[@wboyle9721]

True Corey one of my favorite byrds tracks is Boston the instrumental the jingle guitars are amazing 👍

[@KohalaLover]

Agree!

[@toddkurzbard]

Correction: One of the best BANDS around.

[@thecatwhsperer]

they are good, but they only had three hits, so I wouldn't go as far as saying they're one of the best, pete seeger is an AMAZING songwriter. he took words from the bible and transformed it into this. might i add roger mcguinn is a good 12 string player

[@user-fu2mi1nd5l]

@@thecatwhsperer When they kicked out Cros they went downhill

[@victorhugobarcelos1523]

This music makes me miss the days I wasn't even born.

[@thervers2140]

Seen them at The Fillmore SF, they were great.

[@victorhugobarcelos1523]

@@thervers2140 Wow! I can wonder how fantastic it was!

[@robertvillarreal7055]

Ok..... let’s sit down on that one.

[@fritztheman749]

I may have to use that line, awesome!

[@lisaguy1860]

STILL LOVE THIS SONG IN 2023!!!!

[@carseye1219]

Never tire of this song. David Crosby sure didn't take care of himself. He went from looking 18 to looking 55 in a one-year period.

[@cottontail8084]

He made it to 81 and took his last breath today. RIP

[@jonibernstein9047]

Diabetes is hard on a body as well as substance abuse. And yet he survived when so many others never made it out alive. RIP 💔✌🏾🙏🏽🕊🌹

[@v1e1r1g1e1]

@@cottontail8084 Yes... but with someone else's liver for the last 30 years.

[@johnvinga5446]

@@jonibernstein9047 Substance abuse and abuse of other people did him in.

[@chcknpie04]

@@jonibernstein9047so is the mountain of cocaine and weed he did lol

[@turntheradioon9448]

We don't have bands like this anymore.....

[@dalecauthen9086]

Such an awesome old video. They hadn't figured out how to make the drums sound like not pounding on a cardboard box. Crosby and McGuinn hadn't figured out what they were going to do with their hair. But this is absolutely where it all began. Still makes me want to buy a 12 thing guitar every time I hear it.

[@mosart7025]

Crosby looks like he can't remember the lyrics, and is plotting some prank. Or maybe he is just high?

[@redacted2275]

You and George Harrison. And he did buy the guitar. 😊

[@bruceross5546]

​@mosart7025 --he was mouthing the verses where Gene and Roger sing the dual lead ... the camera just happened to be on him when he was doing that. (On tbis song, David joined the two on the harmonies only.) ✌️🎵🙂

[@Ryan-on5on]

RIP David Crosby (1941-2023). It's always sad to see the good ones go, no matter how fulfilling their life might have been.

[@randymillhouse791]

WOW! Even with the poor mixing this is what it sounds like in the GARAGE! What a treat!

[@chrisclifford6457]

McGuinn's granny glasses became all the rage, but his unique guitar sound and the fabulous harmonies of the Byrds launched the folk-rock genre and even convince Dylan to go electric!

[@zk6642]

I would have to disagree wiht you my friend. The Bryds really took inspiration from the Dylan! His first (half)electric album "Bringing It All Back Home" was released in march of 65. The Byrds Released their album "Mr. Tamborine Man" (of which Turn, Turn, Turn is on) in June of 65. the Byrds covered the Dylan song "Mr. Tamborine Man", and even named their album after it! Dylan went electric and they all followed. The Byrds were all former folk singers after all. And this unique guitar sound was actually the Rickenbacher 12-string of which they took inspiration from George Harrison of the Beatles.

[@thomasrobinson182]

@@zk6642 Actually, the group began working on a folk-rock fusion in 1964. The 'Mr. Tambourine Man' recording session happened January 15, 1965. The Dylan album came out two months later. Dylan couldn't use the recording he'd made with Rambin' Jack Elliott, who was off-key. The Byrds were given a copy and McGuinn arranged it. Rehearsal takes appear on the Preflyte album in its various released configurations.

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

Zach you’re so wrong!

[@johnurban7333]

@@zk6642 Correct. Good call. Roger even said they were inspired by The Beatles twangy sound.

[@marguskiis7711]

Dylan turned electric already 1964

[@RandyR]

RIP David. Classics never grows old. Still perfect for today. Was 12 when this came out.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

Pete Seeger was a great song-writer for sure.

[@gremlin7665]

Man the world must have changed before your eyes

[@fidelcatsro6948]

happy 70th burfdae this year!!

[@axandio]

@@dabneyoffermein595 So was whoever wrote Ecclesiastes (the Bible). :)

[@dimethaltryptamine1]

Happy Easter Monday & this song fits all seasons perfectly. RIP David Crosby

[@rod1148]

Thanks to Pete Seeger who wrote this song.

[@andrewjohnfox]

A live performance here, and despite all the technical issues, there's a warmth and goodwill feel about it that makes it altogether more convincing than any overproduced studio version.

[@Kate-hu5uz]

"A time for peace... I swear it's not too late". Beautifully inspirational, eternally prophetic, and relevant still. More people need to listen to this.

[@dsaulw]

Agree, though the latter half is an addition to the biblical verse

[@Musicianchip]

@@dsaulw "I swear it's not too late" - Pete Seeger

[@sandyhanson6082]

As long as humans are humans?.... we'll never change.

[@gregwolley3327]

I always crack up with I see David Crosby fumbling his lines and Roger staring at him above hisglasses like "Dude, don't you know the words by now?" We called them Byrd glasses back in the day.

[@ccryder6605]

"granny glasses"

[@denisedoherty4909]

OMG I thought it was only me. How could he not know the words?!! LOL! He was probably stoned.

[@Scotty2hotty-xc6gi]

@@ccryder6605 Tea Shades🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sammcbride2149]

Love the girl screaming at 2:50. It just seems to come out of nowhere.

[@joannaritenbaugh8978]

We chose this song for my husband's celebration of life on August 6,2021......timeless❤

[@catholicdad]

It's nice when someone takes time to celebrate life with their friends & family.

[@user-xd8pj2mm4t]

Those Granny glasses though, they were AMAZING

[@ediann]

Rest in peace Mr. David Crosby, so young in this video.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Yep that's him at 0:34.

[@brotzmannsax]

This is the greatest live version of this song with the original band you will ever find.

[@davek8427]

I had the honor of interviewing David Crosby this past November. This song strikes me quite personally now that he’s gone. It’s very surreal. RIP Croz.

[@mosart7025]

Wow. How did that go? He was such a character! Seems like he instigated a lot of trouble, but Hillman said in his biography that when he (Chris) got hepatitis David was there for him with advice and encouragement. Did your interview run in print somewhere or was it on air?

[@normacollinklein8159]

David Crosby died today 19th January 2023 he was such a big part of our Lives growing up and sharing his music. I met him on June 2nd 1998 and he had a lovely smile. I consider that day a wonderful time of my life. I am 70 years old now and I will always love him.💜

[@terrygarcia897]

I won't forget your name David Cosby

[@barrybechtel8553]

Great song and performance!! What a shame only Roger and Chris are left!!

[@mrfuzztone]

Song written by Pete Seeger. Great rendition by the Byrds. Cool guitar.

[@underwoodvoice9077]

With a little help from Ecclesiastes...

[@piustwelfth]

He composed the music and borrowed some words.

[@mrfuzztone]

@@piustwelfth You are right about the origin of the song. I do have a Rickenbacker 660 12 string sea foam green. I like Roger McGuinn and the song a lot.

[@Devblivion]

It's SO funny when that woman screams for David, you can see all the band members crack a smile, especially David

[@Karloffrules]

Love the girl screeeming about 2:55, then at 2:57 "David!!" (Crosby just grins). I remember asking my older brother why girls were crying and falling down (they were fainting, lol) at 60s rock bands performances. He was a very thoughtful teenager and I was a pesky little sister ten years younger. He put down his paperback (probably Fritz Lieber), thought a bit, and then he said "Because music is a powerful enchantment that says different things to each one who listens to it". Hmm, Okay, I thought I understood even then...but I especially understand now. RIP David Crosby, in your time on Earth you were among the most grand of enchanters.

[@northernlight696]

Saw a mini-documentary about Gene Clark. He was very well spoken, likable and smart as a whip. Too bad he left us too early.

[@josephgrosso8731]

Great band and song from an truly unbelievable era! RIP Gene, David and Michael.

[@chiptenor]

Man...do I feel 'blessed and honored' to have lived the sixties (H.S. and college) and the phenomenal music of that time- great voices and wonderful wonderful songs (their meaning and beauty while being performed by masterful young artists). Today's music can hardly touch it! Yes, I feel blessed to have been a part of that musical era...so timeless and true.

[@FirewindII]

Spend time in Austin. That's where the muse is today.

[@Poway19]

Born in 1996. I’m jealous.

[@Tom-ld9hp]

The seventies weren't too shabby either.

[@FirewindII]

@@Tom-ld9hp Agree. But the '60s always get the rap, for better and worse. Whoops, just dated myself by using that word an arcane way...

[@FirewindII]

@@Poway19 Don't be. You'll be able to love it a lot longer.

[@HelloGoodby]

Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman are alive and well. God bless them. Thanks for the music and the memories!

[@Caperhere]

Happy eightieth birthday, David Crosby.❤️

[@craigphillips6308]

The Byrds were never the same after the great Gene Clark left the band. R.I.P. David Crosby...you truly were the 'Master of Harmony'.

[@rogerbyroncollins7204]

l am now a young 75 and as a teen through the1960s I enjoyed the London club scene big time and all my pals thought The Byrds outstripped the likes of The Beatles and The Stones by miles! Hanging on the wall in my studio, in a place of honour since 1965 after I obtained it during my first visit to Arlington Virginia is an album cover containing a vinyl LP of Mr Tambourine Man signed by the entire group which I treasure to this day. When I met Mick Jagger in Mustique in 1988, as we both shared the same Italian architect Mario Spinella, when we built our villas on Mustique and St Vincent I showed him the signed LP which he would have bought at any price, but was not for sale and remains priceless to this day. At least then I got Mick to sing at my Norwegian wife's 40th Birthday party celebration's in January 1989 on Basils Bar in Mustique and Ringo Star and Barbara Bach turned up so a great party that finished at 8 am the following morning! I still listen to the Byrds at least 2 or 3 times a week. They were then and to this day remain the best Folk Rock group EVER!!!

[@willomina1990]

Hey!.....Keep Dream'in.....

[@silvanaperlini9314]

Oggi 27 /03 /2022 il sogno continua , con i miei 75 anni 👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰🇮🇹

[@majormarshall588]

Beautiful

[@amandashare1281]

This is my favourite rendition of this song.

[@jasoncolegrove]

Rest in peace David Crosby I'll miss you're beautiful tenor voice

[@jaop1359]

RIP David Crosby January 19, 2023 - 81 yrs old.

[@eganeshseshadri6441]

RIP David Crosby. Your music will live forever.

[@kerryknauf8196]

What a timeless song

[@Sunshine-do3yv]

Find your ichavdharma!!!!✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌈🌈🌈💙🦋😸😸😸😸🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋♾️

[@sherriemacnaull1878]

They read the lyrics (originally from the Book of Ecclesiastes) at Queen Elizabeth II 's Service of Thanksgiving at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland today. She would have been 29 when the Byrds played it on the Ed Sullivan Show .

[@zaydzayyad8029]

39

[@shelliepetty4951]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[@thecaveofthedead]

David Crosby: "This is so crazy man. I'm totally tripping I'm on the Ed Sullivan Show right now."

[@jamescalifornia2964]

🚬👌

[@FirewindII]

@@jamescalifornia2964 Wrong brand?

[@bgcs6275]

RIP David Crosby 🫶

[@MikeGladden]

Glad you have a chance to really here the drums, Michael took a lot of crap from record producers, media, and even band members. But in fact he was a very good drummer. Not technically trained but self taught, and that was what made his playing unique and GREAT! (Drummer mike, 1980s street fairs/clubs band "silver wings ✈️ test flight") April 2024.

[@VanessaSilva-ue5ll]

I love The Byrds!!! Kisses from Brazil!!🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷💋💋💋

[@405Lenny]

Me too, and you are so pretty!

[@LynJoy20]

Sleep in Peace, David Crosby.

[@IngridAlcazarOficial]

The Byrd's is one of my very fav bands and the way their songs are getting old without losing touch and freshness is out of this world. Folk rock can be so impressive.

[@user-ot1kr1gp9h]

I clearly remember my father taught me how to play arpeggio with this song. That was 40 years ago and I felt like the sound coming from the heaven. Every time I listen to this, I miss you and your sound from heaven…

[@Hyster1952]

RIP David Crosby. Thanks for all the great music.

[@Sunshine-do3yv]

A time to dance a time to morn....David we will miss that smile.. Peace and love from all the hippies of the world!!🎼🎵🎶☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️🦋🦋✌️✌️✌️💔💔💔💔love Sunshine 🌞🌞✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@caroleaikman782]

My oldest brother’s favorite song. Craig is gone but I can still envision him playing the guitar melody. Why are so many songs throughout this time so memorable?

[@bobrich1950]

Because they spoke about our lives. Civil rights, Vietnam, injustice, etc, etc. And perhaps most importantly, they spoke the truth. The one and only truth can not be denied. There are NO ALTERNATIVE facts. Just the reality as seen by God.

[@greenbeagle13]

RIP David Crosby - So thankful you were in my generation and I grew up with your awesome music.

[@rasjjmitchell7977]

It was the greatest era for music. There was a vibe that, as Leonard Cohen said, and Buffy St. Marie sang so well that God was alive, and magic was afoot

[@marioelms9355]

RIP David Crosby

[@AdrianDeVore]

That audience was totally lit but this Byrds song smacks of greatness!

[@michaelrochester48]

Actually the typical audience of Ed Sullivan was people old enough to be the bands parents with a few kids sprinkled here and there

[@AdrianDeVore]

@@michaelrochester48 These parents reluctantly took their kids to rock concerts while kicking and screaming.

[@billsoderholm3125]

Imagine, playing live. Imagine, no auto tune. Imagine playing and singing straight up. I love watching Ed Sullivan more today than when I was a youngster.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Really? Wow

[@keithbrown8814]

Great comment!!!!

[@chrisdunfield513]

No monitors, either.

[@catholicdad]

Truly wonderful shoe.

[@NevadaBoss]

a time to live, a time to die....rip Croz. A troubled life but a great talent. And, man, 1965 was an astounding year for music...

[@deborahclarke3389]

Hands down music In 60s better than today's. Had meaning!

[@coolersloth2829]

I do agree. Not to say todays music is awful since everyone enjoys their own things, but 60s is probably the greatest era for music in my book.

[@isala1626]

Vietnam inspired all of us for ✌️&❤

[@lounagy3392]

Pete Seeger wrote the song in the 50's. The lyrics are a lot older than that!

[@JohnnyNation]

The electric 12-string was a revolutionary sound !!!###

[@kirkaldrich1057]

Love the Richenbacker guitar and the way McGuinn can work it.

[@KohalaLover]

David Crosby. Absolutely adorable.

[@atthewhiskey]

This must have been revolutionary for people watching it. They even have the hypnotic spiral behind the band, signifying the brain warp programs would begin to have on the American public who tuned in to them.

[@margaretjiantonio939]

McGuinn's guutar plaing was magical. The song was a song for the ages.

[@brianarbenz1329]

With live TV, it didn't have to be perfect. And that's why this show's music performances were so good. No special effects, no digital, no choreography. Just actual human performing. I am so glad I got to grow up with the Ed Sullivan Show. We viewers _experienced_ the bands, rather than just watch them.

[@4clockfarms]

Here to say goodbye David 😥🤘 to everything turn😥❤️🤘

[@Jeff-qr9cg]

David Crosby! Smiling with dimples and before mustaches! Awesome talent.

[@Jamestele1]

This made me emotional in Forrest Gump. I started remembering so many things from childhood that were "tucked away". This song makes me miss a time from when young people had hope.

[@catholicdad]

You mean "dope."

[@tenbroeck1958]

@@catholicdad 🤣🤣We did have that!

[@catholicdad]

@@tenbroeck1958 I was born in '63--imbued with the "your brain on drugs" commercial, lol.

[@Jamestele1]

@@catholicdad I'm a Catholic father of four boys, and is that was an attempt at humor, cool, if it's a mocking insult, someone should smash your face. Otherwise, peace be with you

[@basswars7060]

Their harmonies are unmatched. What a great band.

[@shelliepetty4951]

They were great, but as far as harmonization, CSN has them beat!

[@ericajohnson7535]

harmonies are all Crosby @@shelliepetty4951

[@BOBBOTO]

​@@shelliepetty4951lol. No.

[@barbarakan8245]

Love the lyrics

[@TheWestcoastrasta]

Are The Byrds in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. If not they should be.

[@ericlarsen4050]

Yes. Inducted in 1991.

[@santosgarlato565]

A super group of the 60's

[@andrewpollock4599]

RIP David Crosby-legend. Thanks for the music and the memories.

[@SWog617]

This is an incredibly emotional song for me. I didn't hear it back in the day... was born in '67... but these words from the Book of Ecclesiastes are what I've heard at every funeral mass for the people I've loved. It's not sung this way, but just hearing the words makes me think of my Mom and grandparents. It's timeless.

[@hikewithmike4673]

me too...Ecclesiastes was read at my mom's funeral recently now whenever I hear this song it brings me to tears

[@SWog617]

@@SwampNymph522 I don't think that's a requirement. It wasn't for my Mom, who was just 64. It basically says there's a time in life for everything... no matter what age God decides to bring you home. Although everyone else may grieve, it's just that person's time and part of God's plan.

[@SWog617]

@@hikewithmike4673 It'll do that for a while, but hang in there, Mike. It's been 15 years since I lost my Mom, but hearing it does bring me comfort. I chose the Ecclesiastes reading for her funeral because I was so familiar with the song. I didn't want to just pick some random Bible passage... I liked this one's message. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@catholicdad]

Read at my wedding--maybe an error--ended in divorce. Lots of refraining from embracing.

[@rgrif777]

Power stuff! I remember the 1960s even though I was young. It seemed like it was the most real and most powerful decade of my life.

[@bobdobalina838]

Man I miss music.

[@Margie75]

Rest in Peace David Crosby 🙏🏽 💔 🕊✝️

[@SunnyIlha]

Song writing. Song singing. Band at work, working, meshing, instruments. When the days were wealthy with this.

[@SophieLovesSunsets]

Michael Clarke was such an underrated drummer, he never got the credit he deserved, brilliant musician. I've always felt so sorry to hear that his life was troubled with addiction, I don't think Micheal or Gene was cut out for fame, they both seemed to be very down to earth guys. I hope they have found peace now 💖

[@tonycaniggia]

Clarke looking like Brian Jones, who had tragic fate as well

[@twstrgmailcom]

Yet, Hillman said in his autobiography that Clarke was considered a bit choppy and inconsistent by the group.

[@gehrigcupo3728]

pretty off at times here

[@gehrigcupo3728]

nvm

[@pascalecnto68]

I think 'brilliant musician' is a stretch. He would typically have a studio drummer do his parts in the early days. I think he was very limited. Although credit where it's due he was perfectly fine here.

[@that70sgirl90]

Hearing this song today, makes really appreciate the true meaning. "There's a time for everything." 🙏 Thank you for sharing! 💖

[@brucekuehn4031]

You do realize that it is from the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Wonderful melody but the lyrics are from the Hebrew Bible or what Christians call the Old Testament.

[@that70sgirl90]

@@brucekuehn4031 thank you. Yes, I do.

[@testtickles8755]

@@brucekuehn4031 is that a problem?

[@lemurianchick]

@@testtickles8755 Well, he's trying to say that the Byrds didn't come up with that saying. And actually we should give Pete Seeger credit as its his song.

[@johncarney482]

Thanks 4 sharing. Words that forever live! Ecclesiastes 3v1-8.

[@larrychuchua6287]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you Father God in Heaven I Love You ❤

[@petesampras9613]

Rest in peace Dave Crosby

[@patrickrcleary]

Wonderful! Sounds fantastic, and they were playing LIVE! Dig the lighting change when the solo kicks in. Michael Clarke is pretty solid on the drums, and the harmonies are rich.

[@MrRichiekaye]

Yes. Much better without lipsync.

[@axiomist1076]

TV shows were never live. Note that there are no cables coming out of the guitars an no amps . The lights can be controlled in the tv studio. Nothing to do with the music .

[@gregdolecki8530]

@@axiomist1076 It's LIVE. The amps are behind the nonsensical spinning thing. There are cables, open your eyes and look.

[@teecee3918]

So obviously, and brilliantly, Live...

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

It’s live even McGuinn makes a slight mistake with solo

[@YKKY]

Rest in peace, dearest David ❤️🙏

[@billyangus]

Rest In Peace, David Crosby(1941-2023), Gene Clark(1944-1991), and Michael Clarke(1946-1993).🌈🌈🕯🕯🌈🌈🕯🕯

[@phila3884]

Wow. This song, completely live! Dig it.

[@xxrandmlinksxxbruh2419]

I love the style in the 1960s

[@mecaringal]

Legends Never Die Byrds Condolence to His Family 🕊️🙏🤍❤️🌟

[@cerealkiller5983]

Nothing like the raw, unfiltered live versions of the Ed Sullivan sessions where you get to hear stuff that you don’t catch in the studio versions like Gene Clark’s tambourine playing or the drum fills

[@luvpants2012]

One of those perfect songs.

[@jimj4583]

The world’s oldest lyrics. Over 2,000 years old. From the Book of Ecclesiastes. I am a songwriter myself. But I could have never thought of adapting a Bible passage to make it into a song hit. Thank you, Pete Seeger. Thank you, Byrds. I GOTTA reopen my Bible!

[@abushams3336]

Just a young whippersnapper as lyrics go , Psalms of David , song of Solomon , Vedic and Zoroastrian chants, all are as least as old and some even 'lost in history " and that are only the traditions still alive now.

[@TheWestcoastrasta]

All the Byrds have passed. Dang. My condolences to the Crosby family.

[@PeterPan-nh7yx]

@TheWestCoastRasta CanaGanjauana Two are still alive, but: "Across the evening sky, all the byrds are leaving But how can they know it's time for them to go? Before the winter fire, I will still be dreaming I have no thought of time For who knows where the time goes? Who knows where the time goes?" Sandy Denny

[@Berniewahlbrinck]

Nope!

[@bluecat4556]

Sing with the angels David! RIP

[@MostlyBrenda]

Lyrics from 1000 BC! Written, supposedly, by King Solomon and recorded in the Bible (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8). These English lyrics are taken directly from the King James Version (1611). Pete Seeger wrote the music, the "Turn! Turn! Turn!" phrase and the line "a time for peace, I swear it's not too late.". The Bible was the #1 song in 1965. Who knew?

[@jasonayres]

"Recorded in the Bible", from 1000BC? They must have had that on 78 rpm! Or 777 rpm..? Pardon me... Religion > Dad jokes.

[@MostlyBrenda]

@@jasonayres uh, okay, sure 🙄

[@jasonayres]

@@MostlyBrenda 😐Ah, well for my next act, ladies and gentlemen.. My word. Is that the time? I really must be going!

[@catholicdad]

I knew. Read at my wedding.

[@fredact]

Had to memorize this in school, back when memorizing poetry was part of a good education.