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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of familiar themes
- early morning reflective mood
- waves of melodic harmonies
- brief tracks for casual listening
- nostalgic vibes with jangly guitars
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking extended musical journeys
- prefer aggressive, high-energy sounds
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flying Burrito Brothers· Buffalo Springfield· Gram Parsons
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) 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) 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
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