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The Byrds

The Byrds · 1990

263 min · 90 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · country rock

A nostalgic tapestry of harmonies weaving folk, rock, and country influences into a rich sonic landscape.

Why this album works

This album is significant as it serves as a comprehensive retrospective of The Byrds' extensive catalog, highlighting their impact on the development of folk rock and country rock genres. It includes classic tracks that have influenced countless artists and movements, reaffirming their legacy within the broader music landscape.
Best for
dynamic journey with varied pacing nostalgic harmonies for reflection for leisurely afternoons
Context
By the time The Byrds released this self-titled box set in 1990, they were reflecting on a transformative career spanning nearly three decades since their debut in 1965. This release came after a series of lineup changes and experimentation with various musical styles, showcasing their evolution from folk rock pioneers to influential figures in psychedelic and country rock scenes.
Stylistic neighbors
Bob Dylan· Eagles· Jimmy Buffett

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Mr. Tambourine Man Standout 2:16
  • 2 I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better 2:31
  • 3 Chimes of Freedom 3:50
  • 4 She Has a Way 2:30
  • 5 All I Really Want to Do 2:03
  • 6 Spanish Harlem Incident 1:57
  • 7 The Bells of Rhymney 3:31
  • 8 It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue 2:56
  • 9 She Don’t Care About Time (alternate version) 2:31
  • 10 Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) Standout 3:54
  • 11 It Won’t Be Wrong 1:57
  • 12 Lay Down Your Weary Tune 3:30
  • 13 He Was a Friend of Mine 2:10
  • 14 The World Turns All Around Her 2:14
  • 15 The Day Walk (Never Before) 3:00
  • 16 The Times They Are A‐Changin’ 2:18
  • 17 5D (Fifth Dimension) 2:34
  • 18 I Know My Rider 2:44
  • 19 Eight Miles High Standout 3:34
  • 20 Why 2:58
  • 21 Psychodrama City 3:24
  • 22 I See You 2:37
  • 23 Hey Joe 2:25

Disc 2

  • 1 Mr. Spaceman 2:10
  • 2 John Riley 2:59
  • 3 Roll Over Beethoven (live) 2:11
  • 4 So You Want to Be a Rock ’n’ Roll Star 2:05
  • 5 Have You Seen Her Face 2:43
  • 6 My Back Pages 3:07
  • 7 Time Between 1:54
  • 8 It Happens Each Day 2:44
  • 9 Renaissance Fair 1:51
  • 10 Everybody’s Been Burned 3:05
  • 11 The Girl With No Name 1:49
  • 12 Triad 3:29
  • 13 Lady Friend 2:35
  • 14 Old John Robertson 1:49
  • 15 Goin’ Back 3:27
  • 16 Draft Morning 2:38
  • 17 Wasn’t Born to Follow 2:02
  • 18 Dolphin’s Smile 1:59
  • 19 Reputation 3:08
  • 20 You Ain’t Going Nowhere 2:33
  • 21 The Christian Life (alternate version) 2:28
  • 22 I Am a Pilgrim 3:37
  • 23 Pretty Boy Floyd 2:34
  • 24 You Don’t Miss Your Water (alternate version) 3:49

Disc 3

  • 1 Hickory Wind 3:29
  • 2 Nothing Was Delivered 3:22
  • 3 One Hundred Years From Now (alternate version) 2:56
  • 4 Pretty Polly 2:53
  • 5 Lazy Days 3:27
  • 6 This Wheel’s on Fire 4:40
  • 7 Nashville West 2:28
  • 8 Old Blue 3:21
  • 9 Drug Store Truck Drivin’ Man 3:53
  • 10 Bad Night at the Whiskey 3:20
  • 11 Lay Lady Lay (alternate version) 3:16
  • 12 Mae Jean Goes to Hollywood 2:43
  • 13 Ballad of Easy Rider 2:02
  • 14 Oil in My Lamp (alternate version) 2:02
  • 15 Jesus Is Just Alright 2:08
  • 16 Way Beyond the Sun 2:56
  • 17 Tulsa Country 2:46
  • 18 Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) 3:50
  • 19 Lover of the Bayou (alternate version) 4:24
  • 20 Willin’ 3:13
  • 21 Black Mountain Rag 1:12
  • 22 Positively 4th Street 3:04

Disc 4

  • 1 Chestnut Mare 5:07
  • 2 Just a Season 3:49
  • 3 Kathleen’s Song (alternate version) 2:35
  • 4 Truck Stop Girl 3:20
  • 5 Just Like a Woman 3:58
  • 6 Stanley’s Song 3:11
  • 7 Glory, Glory 4:00
  • 8 I Trust 3:17
  • 9 I Wanna Grow Up to Be a Politician 2:01
  • 10 Green Apple Quick Step 1:47
  • 11 Tiffany Queen 2:41
  • 12 Bugler 3:05
  • 13 Lazy Waters 3:32
  • 14 Farther Along 2:57
  • 15 White’s Lightning 2:36
  • 16 Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) Standout 3:51
  • 17 Mr. Tambourine Man Standout 5:26
  • 18 He Was a Friend of Mine 2:26
  • 19 Paths of Victory 3:09
  • 20 From a Distance 3:14
  • 21 Love That Never Dies 3:54

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