The Original Singles: 1965–1967, Volume 1
The Byrds · 1980
41 min · 16 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · country rock
A swirling blend of jangly guitars, harmonized vocals, and poetic lyrics captures the essence of 1960s folk rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with melodic peaks
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- poetic lyrics for thoughtful listening
- for nostalgic afternoons
- harmonized vocals for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, immersive albums
- seek high-energy, frantic sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, this compilation marks The Byrds' retrospective look at their formative years from 1965 to 1967. At this point in their career, the band had undergone multiple lineup changes and was no longer at the forefront of the music scene. However, their early singles were being revisited and celebrated for their innovative sound that defined a generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flying Burrito Brothers· Buffalo Springfield· Gram Parsons
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mr. Tambourine Man 2:20
- 2 I Knew I'd Want You 2:14
- 3 All I Really Want to Do 2:03
- 4 Feel a Whole Lot Better 2:32
- 5 Turn! Turn! Turn! 3:37
- 6 She Don't Care About Time 2:30
- 7 Set You Free This Time 2:50
- 8 It Won't Be Wrong 1:58
- 9 Eight Miles High 3:35
- 10 Why 2:47
- 11 5D (Fifth Dimension) 2:34
- 12 Captain Soul 2:35
- 13 Mr. Spaceman 2:09
- 14 What's Happening?!?! 2:33
- 15 So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star 2:04
- 16 Everybody's Been Burned 3:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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