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.
The Original Singles: 1965–1967, Volume 1 is an album by The Byrds, released in 1980. A swirling blend of jangly guitars, harmonized vocals, and poetic lyrics captures the essence of 1960s folk rock. The album is notable for showcasing some of The Byrds' most influential tracks, which helped shape the folk rock and psychedelic rock genres. It includes chart-topping hits like 'Mr. Tambourine Man', which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965, highlighting the band's significant impact on popular music during the mid-60s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Original Singles: 1965–1967, Volume 1 sound like?
A swirling blend of jangly guitars, harmonized vocals, and poetic lyrics captures the essence of 1960s folk rock. Rooted in folk rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes The Original Singles: 1965–1967, Volume 1 by The Byrds notable?
The album is notable for showcasing some of The Byrds' most influential tracks, which helped shape the folk rock and psychedelic rock genres. It includes chart-topping hits like 'Mr. Tambourine Man', which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965, highlighting the band's significant impact on popular music during the mid-60s. 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.
How many songs are on The Original Singles: 1965–1967, Volume 1?
The Original Singles: 1965–1967, Volume 1 has 16 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Mr. Tambourine Man Standout 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! Standout 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 Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 1980
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
41 min 25 sec
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