One of the greatest debuts in the history of ock, Mr. Tambourine Man was nothing less than a significant step in the evolution of ock & roll itself, demonstrating that intelligent lyrical content could be wedded to compelling electric guitar riffs and a solid backbeat. It was also the album that was most responsible for establishing folk-rock as a popular phenomenon, its most alluring traits being Roger McGuinn's immediately distinctive 12-string Rickenbacker jangle and the band's beautiful harmonies. The material was uniformly strong, whether they were interpreting Bob Dylan (on the title cut and three other songs, including the hit single "All I Really Want to Do"), Pete Seeger ("The Bells of Rhymney"), or Jackie DeShannon ("Don't Doubt Yourself, Babe"). The originals were lyrically less challenging, but equally powerful musically, especially Gene Clark's "I Knew I'd Want You," "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better," and "Here Without You"; "It's No Use" showed a tougher, harder-rocking side and a guitar solo with hints of psychedelia. [The CD reissue adds six less impressive (but still satisfying) bonus tracks and alternate takes from the same era.]
The Byrds and I is a series chronicling the story of my life through each album by my favorite band.Part One: Mr. Tambourine Man (1965)To anyone who reads this blog on a regular basis, or to anyone who knows me personally, my love and passion for music is very apparent. While this has grown into obsession in recent years, this passion is something that I've carried with me for almost as long a...
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Roger McGuinn, best known as frontman for the late great '60s rock band, The Byrds, says he is not interested in reforming the group for cash at this time. "[Former Byrds member] David Crosby has been trying to get me to go back and do the Byrds for years now," McGuinn told Billboard. "It seems to come up every six months or so. It is not something that is impossible, but it's not something I'm...
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Roger McGuinn, best known as frontman for the late great '60s rock band, The Byrds, says he is not interested in reforming the group for cash at this time. "[Former Byrds member] David Crosby has been trying to get me to go back and do the Byrds for years now," McGuinn told Billboard. "It seems to come up every six months or so. It is not something that is impossible, but it's not something I'm...
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The Byrds and I is a series chronicling the story of my life through each album by my favorite band.Part One: Mr. Tambourine Man (1965)To anyone who reads this blog on a regular basis, or to anyone who knows me personally, my love and passion for music is very apparent. While this has grown into obsession in recent years, this passion is something that I've carried with me for almost as long a...
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