The Very Best of The Byrds
76 min · 27 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · country rock
A harmonious blend of jangly guitars and folk-infused melodies that defined the 60s soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for easy listening
- nostalgic reflections on past eras
- short tracks for breaks
- sing-along moments with friends
- journeys through varied emotions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek intense, high-energy experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1970, 'The Very Best of The Byrds' served as a retrospective compilation during a transitional period for the band. By this time, The Byrds had already experienced significant lineup changes and evolving musical styles since their debut in 1965, including transitions from folk rock to psychedelic influences.
- 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 2:32
- 2 All I Really Want to Do 2:07
- 3 Chimes of Freedom 3:54
- 4 I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better 2:35
- 5 Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) 3:53
- 6 The Times They Are A-Changin' 2:21
- 7 The World Turns All Around Her 2:17
- 8 It Won't Be Wrong 2:01
- 9 He Was a Friend of Mine 2:30
- 10 Eight Miles High 3:38
- 11 5D (Fifth Dimension) 2:36
- 12 Mr. Spaceman 2:12
- 13 So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star 2:09
- 14 My Back Pages 3:12
- 15 Renaissance Fair 1:55
- 16 Goin' Back 3:30
- 17 Wasn't Born to Follow 2:05
- 18 Dolphin's Smile 2:03
- 19 You Ain't Going Nowhere 2:37
- 20 One Hundred Years From Now 2:43
- 21 You're Still on My Mind 2:27
- 22 Hickory Wind 3:35
- 23 Ballad of Easy Rider 2:06
- 24 Jesus Is Just Alright 2:13
- 25 It's All Over Now, Baby Blue 4:55
- 26 Lay Lady Lay 3:21
- 27 Chestnut Mare 5:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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