Preflyte
The Byrds · 1969
93 min · 40 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · country rock
A blend of jangly guitar riffs and harmony-laden melodies that foreshadowed the folk rock revolution.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of familiar themes early morning reflective mood waves of melodic harmonies
- Context
- Released in 1969, 'Preflyte' is a compilation of early recordings by The Byrds, showcasing their transition from folk influences to electric rock. This album came just after their breakout with 'Mr. Tambourine Man' in 1965, capturing the raw essence of their formative years before achieving massive commercial success.
- If you like
- folk rock, psychedelic rock, country rock
Preflyte is an album by The Byrds, released in 1969. A blend of jangly guitar riffs and harmony-laden melodies that foreshadowed the folk rock revolution. 'Preflyte' has become significant in understanding The Byrds' evolution and is often noted for its role in shaping the folk rock genre. The album provides a glimpse into their creative process with multiple versions of key tracks, illustrating the band's experimentation during an innovative period in music history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Preflyte sound like?
A blend of jangly guitar riffs and harmony-laden melodies that foreshadowed the folk rock revolution. Rooted in folk rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Preflyte by The Byrds notable?
'Preflyte' has become significant in understanding The Byrds' evolution and is often noted for its role in shaping the folk rock genre. The album provides a glimpse into their creative process with multiple versions of key tracks, illustrating the band's experimentation during an innovative period in music history. Released in 1969, 'Preflyte' is a compilation of early recordings by The Byrds, showcasing their transition from folk influences to electric rock. This album came just after their breakout with 'Mr. Tambourine Man' in 1965, capturing the raw essence of their formative years before achieving massive commercial success.
Who is Preflyte for?
Preflyte works well if you're into dynamic exploration of familiar themes, early morning reflective mood and waves of melodic harmonies.
How many songs are on Preflyte?
Preflyte has 40 tracks, running approximately 93 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Reason Why (version II) 2:39
- 2 You Won’t Have to Cry (electric) 2:18
- 3 She Has a Way (version IV) 2:29
- 4 You Showed Me (electric) Standout 1:53
- 5 Here Without You (version II) 2:29
- 6 Don’t Be Long 1:58
- 7 I Knew I’d Want You (electric version II) 2:15
- 8 Boston (version II) 2:15
- 9 Tomorrow Is a Long Ways Away (electric) 1:59
- 10 For Me Again (version II) 2:39
- 11 It’s No Use (version II) 2:21
- 12 You Movin’ (version III) 2:09
- 13 Please Let Me Love You 2:26
- 14 The Airport Song 2:04
- 15 Mr. Tambourine Man (electric) Standout 2:26
- 16 She Has a Way (version III) 2:34
- 17 I Knew I’d Want You (electric version I) 2:32
- 18 Boston (instrumental) 2:16
- 19 You Showed Me (instrumental) 2:06
- 20 The Times They Are A Changin’ (instrumental) 2:26
Disc 2
- 1 The Only Girl I Adore – The Jet Set 2:27
- 2 Tomorrow Is a Long Ways Away (acoustic) 2:02
- 3 You Showed Me (acoustic) 2:05
- 4 I Knew I’s Want You (acoustic) 2:19
- 5 You Won’t Have to Cry (acoustic) 2:22
- 6 Mr. Tambourine Man (acoustic) 2:14
- 7 Willie Jean 2:09
- 8 Come Back Baby 2:26
- 9 Jack of Diamonds 1:47
- 10 Get Together 2:35
- 11 She Has a Way (version I) 2:23
- 12 Here Without You (version I) 2:30
- 13 For Me Again (version I) 2:33
- 14 It’s No Use (version I) 2:18
- 15 You Movin’ (version I) 2:11
- 16 Boston (version I) 2:10
- 17 She Has a Way (version II) 2:33
- 18 You Movin’ (version II) 2:12
- 19 The Reason Why (version I) 2:32
- 20 It’s No Use (version III) 3:38
Release Date
January 1, 1969
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
93 min 40 sec
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