Every once in a while I get reminded of how great music was back then. Songs like this literally transport me back to the memories of my youth. Such simple times.
Yes , before we lost much of our innocence. Dylan’s own version at Newport though , is the ultimate. Brings a lump to my throat now I’m so much older !
The Birds music is based on folk music or more accurately European peoples folk music. Its timeless because the themes(their two main hits) and underlining music is tribal and about the nature of existence. Seasons, balance, etc etc. At least that's my assertion on it from reading about them and what I know of Euro folkish heritage. All people have their own version of folksiness, because we all came from a tribal/nature setting. To touch the soul of a people so to speak.
I was old enough to hear a fair amount of ‘60s music on the radio in So Cal - I weep for the young today who cannot hear for essentially nothing the best pop music perhaps of the last several centuries -
The Church (Marty Wilson-Piper) made great use of the 12 string Rick throughout their career - I guess that's why some people say The Church sounds like The Byrds mets Pink Floyd..
Believe it or not, I owned one just exactly like that one Jim/Roger is playing!! Mine was a Dec '67. His was prob. made '64..Think he got that one stolen. Sadly had to sell mine and a Matchless Chieftain 2x12 Amp for house pymnts. Wish l had 'em both back! I still have my orig. first Apr '67 FireGlo 360/12, my first elect. guitar..That's a keeper!!
I remember watching this as a nine year old. The next day I marched to the corner drug store and bought me a pair of little blue rectangular sunglasses.
I lost count on how many times this 45 Columbia single was played on my old record player. The Byrds were a great group that captured the heartbeat of America. Thanks for posting.
I heard this song for the first time when I was 10 years old. This what drove me to play the guitar. I had no idea that jingle-jangle sound came from a 12 string, but I was hooked. 59 years later and I’m still hooked.
Great analogue snap and pop. I love the diasporic trajectory of this band!! They spewed talent everywhere like a powerful soaking gorgeous musical rain. Most notably Lauren Canyon
David Crosby, a voice of a generation Your music touched the hearts of many With your guitar in hand, you sang of love and peace Your words and melodies will live on forever You were a pioneer, a trailblazer In the world of music, you were a true innovator Your voice and harmonies were unmistakable A sound that will be deeply missed Though you are gone, your legacy remains Your songs will continue to inspire And your spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved you Farewell, dear David Crosby You will be forever remembered Your music will live on forevermore Rest in peace, dear musician.
Name ONE song that Crosby wrote. I'll be waiting for your response. He was fortunate to have been around ultra talented band members, but Crosby's actual contribution is very iffy. He was renowned as an asshole, and a very mixed-up drug addict. He famously referred to Joe Biden as "a decent guy." I cannot honestly think of any other person that has referred to Biden as a decent guy, and I'm a Democrat. The only intelligent thing that I know about Crosby is that he supported Bernie Sanders.
@@katherinea.rodgers8366 Name ONE song that Crosby wrote. I'll be waiting for your response. He was fortunate to have been around ultra talented band members, but Crosby's actual contribution is very iffy. He was renowned as an asshole, and a very mixed-up drug addict. He famously referred to Joe Biden as "a decent guy." I cannot honestly think of any other person that has referred to Biden as a decent guy, and I'm a Democrat. The only intelligent thing that I know about Crosby is that he supported Bernie Sanders.
@@samburkes7552 Mike Clarke was added to the group because of his resemblance to Brian Jones but he still played the drums well. I don't know what his background was as a drummer but I saw the Byrds in concert and he did fine. The truth is, you can't take David Crosby too seriously. His ego was the reason why Gene Clark played tambourine instead of guitar and he later tried to take control of the group. That ultimately led to his dismissal from the group.
Byrds had great musicians, songs and band altogether ~ It resembles some songs made by Beatles, but I still can see some unique differences in their music - these songs truly bring back the nostalgia of those awesome years 60-70-80-'90's --- When music used to be music - That's all we can have and go by every time we want to hear amazing songs/music - blessings.
I met Gene Clark in Dallas, Texas at a little club called Mother Blues. He was traveling around the US with two other musicians. Gene sat with me after each set. I was floating.
I want to publish a twelve-month calendar of Roger McQuinn's haircuts. Okay sure, he invented folk-rock, but let's not underestimate his awesome hairstyles. My personal favorite is the early Clarence White era, short and sassy.
@Mark Schultz Whoa, a slapdown. Tell you what, if my goofy post is the worst thing I do, I'm doing okay. And as a matter of fact yes, it does leave my heart a-flutter. Now that's enough--
Besides being a great version of a Dylan Tune, a young not bad looking David Crosby wow, amazing what substance abuse can do to the human form, he's one very lucky dude, along with Keith Richards
He'd look the same, Dean. The only substance that thoroughly took hold of him was cuisine, and a failure to make appropriately timed retreats from the breakfast, lunch and dinner tables. He IS though the American equivalent of Beatle Paul in that they have both created an astounding 50 years of highly forgettable music!
Name ONE song that Crosby wrote. I'll be waiting for your response. He was fortunate to have been around ultra talented band members, but Crosby's actual contribution is very iffy. He was renowned as an asshole, and a very mixed-up drug addict. He famously referred to Joe Biden as "a decent guy." I cannot honestly think of any other person that has referred to Biden as a decent guy, and I'm a Democrat. The only intelligent thing that I know about Crosby is that he supported Bernie Sanders.
The Ed Sullivan Show was an American television variety show that ran on CBS from June 20, 1948, to March 28, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan.[1] It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie.[2]
Had the pleasure of hearing Roger McGuinn play this song, along with many others we all knew, in Lexington MA last night. Still going strong at 82(!!), he still has his voice, his wits, and his skills on 6 and 12 string guitars (and a 5-string banjo). A wonderful solo show filled with music and warm, often funny, stories about his career and all the amazing people he's known. If he's performing anywhere near you, GO SEE HIM. You'll be glad you did.
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me In the jingle jangle morning I'll come following you Though I know that evening's empire has returned into sand Vanished from my hand Left me blindly here to stand, but still not sleeping My weariness amazes me, I'm branded on my feet I have no one to meet And the ancient empty street's too dead for dreaming Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me In the jingle jangle morning I'll come following you Take me on a trip upon your magic swirling ship My senses have been stripped My hands can't feel to grip My toes too numb to step Wait only for my boot heels to be wandering I'm ready to go anywhere, I'm ready for to fade Into my own parade Cast your dancing spell my way, I promise to go under it Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me In the jingle jangle morning I'll come following you Though you might hear laughing, spinning, swinging madly across the sun It's not aimed at anyone It's just escaping on the run And but for the sky there are no fences facing And if you hear vague traces of skipping reels of rhyme To your tambourine in time It's just a ragged clown behind I wouldn't pay it any mind It's just a shadow you're seeing that he's chasing Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me In the jingle jangle morning I'll come following you And take me disappearing through the smoke rings of my mind Down the foggy ruins of time Far past the frozen leaves The haunted frightened trees Out to the windy beach Far from the twisted reach of crazy sorrow Yes, to dance beneath the diamond sky With one hand waving free Silhouetted by the sea Circled by the circus sands With all memory and fate Driven deep beneath the waves Let me forget about today until tomorrow Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me In the jingle jangle morning I'll come following you
RIP the three members of The Byrds David Crosby (August 14, 1941 - January 18, 2023), aged 81 Gene Clark (November 17, 1944 - May 24, 1991), aged 46 Michael Clarke (June 3, 1946 - December 19, 1993), aged 47 You will be remembered as legends
I suspected as drugs were so big then in the 60's-80's. Some died in the 90's and still do. It is SO sad so many artists and celebrities have died due to substance abuse/overdose, and some from liver failure, usually due to alcoholism at that age(40's/50's). Some probably before. Crosby was no saint and was in jail twice but he made it to 81. I believe it is believed he died from liver failure although they really dont say. Maybe tonight they will. The family asked for privacy. I liked the band and C, S, & Nash but the famous songs were the originals of Bob Dylan.
Me too. I remember being in my early teens and hearing this being played on the music boats that went down the river Thames with revellers all drinking and dancing and longing to be old enough to go myself. Halcyon days they seemed to be.
This song has been used countless times to represent the 60's. So much so I stopped liking it and I have negative images attached to it.. but when you hear the rest of it in total there is more complexity to it and its really a great song.
Fantastic 1960's song that takes me back to my childhood days of listening to my sisters 45 record's. I really enjoyed myself and still use the music to unwind from today's stresses. 60's Music forever, its the best.
I was at Towers Record one time before they went out of business this was the song they play over and over along with Duran Duran a view to a kill it sounded superb on their stereo system very sure that's all vinyl
It might look good, but they're miming to a track that most of those guys didn't even play on. The Doors doing Light My Fire is the definition of a great rock performance on Sullivan.
@@iam.jeet_20 Hey...Mr. Tambourine Man...is cool but tame....Try The Byrds again...but this time playing Rock'n Roll...."I'll Feel A Whole Better" They knock that sucker out of the park! In those days I was a licensed P.I and bodyguard and I was around them all during that period - 60's 70's.....Ultra Cool....
Looking at Cros with his cheeky grin and just totally loving the moment makes me think, he had no idea what God had in store for his future. What a full and amazing life he had. Wow
I remember as a kid in the mid sixties, the sunglasses wrack in every department store, sold these Cool HIPPY glasses!! Also I hope the 3 inch Cowhide Timex Watch bands, come back into fashion...God, I AM OLD.
Bit of a lopsided hollow victory. This century's a twenty year old and as long as groups like The War On Drugs keep coming along, a band that likely eclipses in talent and creativity many of the groups you dote on, there's every possibility that this could be a smashing 100 years!
Too sad Bob Dylan never got a No.1 single during his prime years, but The Byrds helped him by singing their own versions of Dylan's songs and got several No.1 singles.
@@richardgray8593 Generally back in the 64 to 66 timeframe those that played on their own records played live on Sullivan, those that didn't, didn't. There were the "in between" for both, though. Sometimes they sang live to a backing track.
@@richardgray8593 Partially true. Roger McGuinn plays 12 string on the original. He was the only Byrd to play on it. Same with the flip side "I Knew I'd Want You". The rest of the album was The Byrds playing.
Because many videos in Ed Sullivan's channel were uploaded just for a few seconds, and it had happened for many years. The unnoficial channels that tried to post the whole performance of the song were blocked by RUclips. So I have been waiting since 2012, and luckly this channel started up posting whole songs and not just few seconds.
@@victorhugobarcelos1523 whoever's in charge of the "Ed Sullivan Show" archive probably realized that there's a lot more money in RUclips streaming now than trying to sell DVDs. That's likely why they used to only post short sections of the clips to encourage people to buy the DVD set.
what is really missing ..... are singers ... who don't need a dancing troupe of 40 fake dancers. Just sing with a 4 piece band ... and AUTOTUNE should be BANNED and ILLEGAL
I agree. Today's acts require a bunch of flashy lights and dancers who hardly wear anything jumping and prancing all over the stage. The singers have outrageous make-up on, pierced beads all over their face, and rings hanging from their nose and chin. They wear hideous outfits with tattoos all over their body. Today's bands need to concentrate on their performance and leave the filth behind.
Very true. In so many of today's songs the music overpowers the vocals. Music is supposed to simply accompany the vocals, to smooth it out with a melody.
Every once in a while I get reminded of how great music was back then. Songs like this literally transport me back to the memories of my youth. Such simple times.
Yes , before we lost much of our innocence. Dylan’s own version at Newport though , is the ultimate. Brings a lump to my throat now I’m so much older !
Memories of a better time.
We will never see music like this again.
Or hair cuts....
the lemon twigs, just released a new album
There are other bands out there like this
The Lemon Twigs like others are just lucky enough to have connections to be heard
hhmm... maybe just me... i tend to listen to music..🤣 yea, i can view videos.. 🙃
We will never see music again!
Listening in 2024. This music will live forever.
Unfortunately not. Today's generations listen almost exclusively to rap. They will never know the joys of real music such as this:(
Yes....I agree 100% Truly timeless....only 2 minutes but one of the most glorious and perfect songs ever ❤❤
The Birds music is based on folk music or more accurately European peoples folk music. Its timeless because the themes(their two main hits) and underlining music is tribal and about the nature of existence.
Seasons, balance, etc etc.
At least that's my assertion on it from reading about them and what I know of Euro folkish heritage.
All people have their own version of folksiness, because we all came from a tribal/nature setting.
To touch the soul of a people so to speak.
@@ezOqekuRitusohII hope you’re not talking about me. 2009 here, and only listening to 60s through 90s. Modern rap is horrible. I honestly hate it.
So much 1965: long Beatles-hair and blue glasses. I was only 8 that year, but ❤❤❤
The one and favorite song by the byrds, Love from the nordics🇸🇪
A great song never sounds old .
The song came out in 1965 that’s pretty old
Timeless
3 songs from 1965 this one,Like A Rolling Stone and Satisfaction. Entirely changed music and really can't be topped.
Shut up.
@@aaronaragon7838 what is your problem bro
Thanks to Ed Sullivan we can reminisce to the best sixties music.
I was old enough to hear a fair amount of ‘60s music on the radio in So Cal - I weep for the young today who cannot hear for essentially nothing the best pop music perhaps of the last several centuries -
I was 8 years old and still remember watching this and a lot of the Sullivan music acts. I wish I was 8 again. the world was a better place!
I was 7 that year. And yes, you're right.
Remember this from high school
Best intro in music history - that bass line, that Rickenbacker 12-string guitar riff - just 2 seconds in everyone knows what song this is
Totally agree with you there.
Best intro and outro ever !!!!
Classic and never gets old
The sound of the rickenbacker 12 string is absolutely unique and amazing.
Danelectro can get close to that sound. Jangly bright tone.
The Church (Marty Wilson-Piper) made great use of the 12 string Rick throughout their career - I guess that's why some people say The Church sounds like The Byrds mets Pink Floyd..
They are lip syncing to the record.
@@peterparker7121 how's that relevant? It's still the sound of a 12 string Rick.
@@zoeherriot It's the sound of a 12-string Rick in the studio. Anybody can perform miracles in the recording studio.
So cool!
I absolutely love the harmony in this song. The Byrds are simply amazing
Indeed❤
The Byrds!...GOAT..
The Byrds were one of the best groups at that time......Hey Mr.Tamberine man play a song for me....a classic
Damn I’m early. McGuinn’s Rickenbacker looking good as always!
@John Jones Roger McGuinn
I absolutely love the Rickenbacker !
Yep! Love dem Rickys!
Believe it or not, I owned one just exactly like that one Jim/Roger is playing!! Mine was a Dec '67. His was prob. made '64..Think he got that one stolen. Sadly had to sell mine and a Matchless Chieftain 2x12 Amp for house pymnts. Wish l had 'em both back! I still have my orig. first Apr '67 FireGlo 360/12, my first elect. guitar..That's a keeper!!
@@tom.hoffmann6585 Oh, yes!! Extremely unique indtrument!! A law unto itself!!
I sang this to my 14 year old granddaughter and she loved it. Good music survives.
I remember watching this as a nine year old. The next day I marched to the corner drug store and bought me a pair of little blue rectangular sunglasses.
Groooovy man!
@@gregorymcgee100 Yeah, baby, yeah!!!
now do they not look like they were a prop?
I had a pair too. They were called "Granny Glasses." Good times.
@@kilgoretrout5895 - I’ve read that it was McGuinn’s look that actually inspired a bespectacled Lennon to start wearing glasses again.
I lost count on how many times this 45 Columbia single was played on my old record player. The Byrds were a great group that captured the heartbeat of America. Thanks for posting.
Quite possibly my favourite song of all time. Cannot get enough of this heavenly music.
I heard this song for the first time when I was 10 years old. This what drove me to play the guitar. I had no idea that jingle-jangle sound came from a 12 string, but I was hooked. 59 years later and I’m still hooked.
This is my favourite version. What a classic
Music that brings me sweet memories! The Byrds amazing group from a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing.
Dang! Grandpa was way cooler than we are😢😢
This was the greatest in innovative time in America for producing quality music. That time is over now with mediocre artists and musicians.
Phony so-called music with AutoTune bs from computers. I'll pass😢
Great song, great era for music!
Thankyoufor the music! Absolutely amazing and wonderful ps I'm 73 love remembering! Thankyou!
I love the bass on this. The way it sort of slides in. Fantastic!
RIP David Crosby!
The greatest recording of all time by the greatest band of all time.
Can't argue with that.Great video.
This song is such a classic! Love it !
Byrds rocked it back in the day, I was in high school, So. Calif.
Possibly THE best ever pop group. Just sublime.
Written by Bob Dylan, but The Byrds recorded a very good version of it.
Read that the only Byrd to play on the studio recording was Roger M.
Not unlike “Leaving on a Jet Plane” popularized by Peter, Paul, and Mary written by John Denver.
I love both versions! It's hard to choose which one is the best lol😊😊
I think I prefer Dylan’s to this. His feels more intimate.
The best version of all time.
Great analogue snap and pop. I love the diasporic trajectory of this band!! They spewed talent everywhere like a powerful soaking gorgeous musical rain. Most notably Lauren Canyon
One of my all-time fav 60s songs. Rest in peace David Crosby ❤🕊 {2023}
Hello Gabriela how are you doing today hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
A personal favorite
I love these guys.
David Crosby, a voice of a generation
Your music touched the hearts of many
With your guitar in hand, you sang of love and peace
Your words and melodies will live on forever
You were a pioneer, a trailblazer
In the world of music, you were a true innovator
Your voice and harmonies were unmistakable
A sound that will be deeply missed
Though you are gone, your legacy remains
Your songs will continue to inspire
And your spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved you
Farewell, dear David Crosby
You will be forever remembered
Your music will live on forevermore
Rest in peace, dear musician.
Thank you. So well said. You have expressed what we all feel. RIP Mr. Crosby.
Beautiful!! I couldn’t have said it better! Rest In Peace our Beloved David Crosby🙏
The stanza for our Generation : Keep on "Rockin in the Free World"
Name ONE song that Crosby wrote. I'll be waiting for your response. He was fortunate to have been around ultra talented band members, but Crosby's actual contribution is very iffy.
He was renowned as an asshole, and a very mixed-up drug addict. He famously referred to Joe Biden as "a decent guy."
I cannot honestly think of any other person that has referred to Biden as a decent guy, and I'm a Democrat. The only intelligent thing that I know about Crosby is that he supported Bernie Sanders.
@@katherinea.rodgers8366 Name ONE song that Crosby wrote. I'll be waiting for your response. He was fortunate to have been around ultra talented band members, but Crosby's actual contribution is very iffy.
He was renowned as an asshole, and a very mixed-up drug addict. He famously referred to Joe Biden as "a decent guy."
I cannot honestly think of any other person that has referred to Biden as a decent guy, and I'm a Democrat. The only intelligent thing that I know about Crosby is that he supported Bernie Sanders.
Roger, Gene, David, Chris. The original classic lineup.
And Michael.
@@marks.3303 He wasnt exactly the best drummer ( Quoting Dave Crosby), but he held his own and looked good behind the kit..
@@samburkes7552 Mike Clarke was added to the group because of his resemblance to Brian Jones but he still played the drums well. I don't know what his background was as a drummer but I saw the Byrds in concert and he did fine.
The truth is, you can't take David Crosby too seriously. His ego was the reason why Gene Clark played tambourine instead of guitar and he later tried to take control of the group. That ultimately led to his dismissal from the group.
Don't forget Ringo
David is Leo. Leo men always want to be the leader.
Byrds had great musicians, songs and band altogether ~ It resembles some songs made by Beatles, but I still can see some unique differences in their music - these songs truly bring back the nostalgia of those awesome years 60-70-80-'90's --- When music used to be music - That's all we can have and go by every time we want to hear amazing songs/music - blessings.
❤️❤️❤️BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️ of Pop rock roll unfassbar schon zu hören klingt klasse ❤️❤️❤️
First time I learned of this was from my rock and roll class in college. Thanks for this memory David. Rest in Peace sir
when I was a teenager in the end of the 80's I fell in love with the music from the 60's. A shame I missed it. This is real music!
Rest in peace Michael Clarke, Gene Clark and David Crosby
Hello Jason how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
I love this song what a unique voices nice performance. How are you jasoncolegrove ?
Met Roger McGuinn on a cruise a few years back. He gave a great presentation and is a real gentleman to boot.
I believe it!! Lucky you!! A class act, he is!! Very knowledgeable individual!!
I've seen his solo act 6 or 7 times. He's a real gentleman
Loved their song love their hair
Absolutely LOVE this!! .. My favorite of all the Ed Sullivan clips!! .. This moment in time signifies the very start of the psychedelic rock movement!
I met Gene Clark in Dallas, Texas at a little club called Mother Blues. He was traveling around the US with two other musicians. Gene sat with me after each set. I was floating.
I saw Lightning Hopkins there twice. Once, right in front of him. Good times.
I want to publish a twelve-month calendar of Roger McQuinn's haircuts. Okay sure, he invented folk-rock, but let's not underestimate his awesome hairstyles. My personal favorite is the early Clarence White era, short and sassy.
An old friend at college student tell me when about Rogers 72 look, ‘he looks like a yeti’. It’s not left my head a decade on.
@Mark Schultz Whoa, a slapdown. Tell you what, if my goofy post is the worst thing I do, I'm doing okay. And as a matter of fact yes, it does leave my heart a-flutter. Now that's enough--
Steve: There is no "McQuinn". It's McGuinn.
Besides being a great version of a Dylan Tune, a young not bad looking David Crosby wow, amazing what substance abuse can do to the human form, he's one very lucky dude, along with Keith Richards
Could not agree more. You see him today and it is hard to believe what you see.
@@deandewey5584 He's 80 fuckin years old, how is he suppose to look?
@@jamdwhi - better
He'd look the same, Dean. The only substance that thoroughly took hold of him was cuisine, and a failure to make appropriately timed retreats from the breakfast, lunch and dinner tables. He IS though the American equivalent of Beatle Paul in that they have both created an astounding 50 years of highly forgettable music!
A great tune ❤
Granny glasses. I had a pair of those in 1967. I was so cool
When folk met rock, beat and psychedelyc
A perfect combo!
R.I.P Mr. Crosby. Thank you for blessing this world with your musical brilliance. You were a true icon and legend. ❤️
Name ONE song that Crosby wrote. I'll be waiting for your response. He was fortunate to have been around ultra talented band members, but Crosby's actual contribution is very iffy.
He was renowned as an asshole, and a very mixed-up drug addict. He famously referred to Joe Biden as "a decent guy."
I cannot honestly think of any other person that has referred to Biden as a decent guy, and I'm a Democrat. The only intelligent thing that I know about Crosby is that he supported Bernie Sanders.
Viva os anos 60 e o Rock & Roll.
Viva o rei do Rock Elvis Presley.
Elvis 4Ever 🎸🇧🇷
Brasil - São Paulo - SP
Gene Clark também teve muita influência de Elvis.
The Ed Sullivan Show was an American television variety show that ran on CBS from June 20, 1948, to March 28, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan.[1] It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie.[2]
Those blue shades rule !!!
2021 i wait for this song and i love to hear again and again thanks so much.
Had the pleasure of hearing Roger McGuinn play this song, along with many others we all knew, in Lexington MA last night. Still going strong at 82(!!), he still has his voice, his wits, and his skills on 6 and 12 string guitars (and a 5-string banjo). A wonderful solo show filled with music and warm, often funny, stories about his career and all the amazing people he's known. If he's performing anywhere near you, GO SEE HIM. You'll be glad you did.
Saw last night Norwalk Conn. Amazing!
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
In the jingle jangle morning I'll come following you
Though I know that evening's empire has returned into sand
Vanished from my hand
Left me blindly here to stand, but still not sleeping
My weariness amazes me, I'm branded on my feet
I have no one to meet
And the ancient empty street's too dead for dreaming
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
In the jingle jangle morning I'll come following you
Take me on a trip upon your magic swirling ship
My senses have been stripped
My hands can't feel to grip
My toes too numb to step
Wait only for my boot heels to be wandering
I'm ready to go anywhere, I'm ready for to fade
Into my own parade
Cast your dancing spell my way, I promise to go under it
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
In the jingle jangle morning I'll come following you
Though you might hear laughing, spinning, swinging madly across the sun
It's not aimed at anyone
It's just escaping on the run
And but for the sky there are no fences facing
And if you hear vague traces of skipping reels of rhyme
To your tambourine in time
It's just a ragged clown behind
I wouldn't pay it any mind
It's just a shadow you're seeing that he's chasing
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
In the jingle jangle morning I'll come following you
And take me disappearing through the smoke rings of my mind
Down the foggy ruins of time
Far past the frozen leaves
The haunted frightened trees
Out to the windy beach
Far from the twisted reach of crazy sorrow
Yes, to dance beneath the diamond sky
With one hand waving free
Silhouetted by the sea
Circled by the circus sands
With all memory and fate
Driven deep beneath the waves
Let me forget about today until tomorrow
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
In the jingle jangle morning I'll come following you
💚green tambourine💚
MY adolescent/youth tied to this song! I don't remember how many times I've listened to this song in my youth! The Byrds rock!
0:26 I watched this when I was nine and that guy always brightens my day
Do you mean the guy singing? That's David Crosby. He was so cute then. Such a nice smile. :) :) 1:53
Yeah! , I just didn’t knew his name, thank you!
@@smileysmilefan7879 Yeah, back when he was fairly a together guy, not too whacked-out!!
Yes isn't he gorgeous. A smile to melt your heart.
Yeah, and now he's just creepy.
I guess age does that to the best of us.
Plus, did you notice he's wearing 2 turtlenecks!
RIP the three members of The Byrds
David Crosby (August 14, 1941 - January 18, 2023), aged 81
Gene Clark (November 17, 1944 - May 24, 1991), aged 46
Michael Clarke (June 3, 1946 - December 19, 1993), aged 47
You will be remembered as legends
What did the other 2 members die of and so young?
@@alicesears68 Michael Clarke - died of liver failure,
Gene Clark - long time substance abuser and diagnosed with throat cancer.
The final version of the Byrds lost Skip Batten ,bassist and the unbelievable Clarence White on guitar ,they were the best live band
I suspected as drugs were so big then in the 60's-80's. Some died in the 90's and still do. It is SO sad so many artists and celebrities have died due to substance abuse/overdose, and some from liver failure, usually due to alcoholism at that age(40's/50's). Some probably before. Crosby was no saint and was in jail twice but he made it to 81. I believe it is believed he died from liver failure although they really dont say. Maybe tonight they will. The family asked for privacy. I liked the band and C, S, & Nash but the famous songs were the originals of Bob Dylan.
@@alicesears68 youre so right and yet roger mcguinn perhaps the unofficial leader of the byrds is in good shape as of 2022 and still has his voice.
This music is about 100 times better than any of the shit today.
I play my Bob Dylan covers like The Byrds do. But I do Bob Dylan's Isis like Bob Dylan.
I second that
Agreed. 60s through 90s for me.
You are 100 % right
@@oskitarcarr20you guys are all cultured , all these tunes we are blessed with , long live George harrison as well 🤞🏽❤️🔥
This was the song that changed everything in American music.
Great memories.
Bob Dylan wrote so many wonderful songs and this is one of them. Great cover from The Byrds. Greetings from Slovenia
First 5 seconds of this song are everything. Transports me right back to a time and place long ago.
Me too. I remember being in my early teens and hearing this being played on the music boats that went down the river Thames with revellers all drinking and dancing and longing to be old enough to go myself. Halcyon days they seemed to be.
I try not to listen to them too often, that way the feeling is so much more powerful. Its like a time machine.
This song has been used countless times to represent the 60's. So much so I stopped liking it and I have negative images attached to it.. but when you hear the rest of it in total there is more complexity to it and its really a great song.
Ditto
Having my first joint 4 25 yrs listening smoking 🚬 skywalker kush hits like tyson
After 3 months of Covid lockdown, I have the same hair style as these guys😉 But damn, this is great music 👍👍👍
Me too! But it looked a lot better when I was 20. 💇
3 months of lock down your shitten me lol are ya that much of a fool or just don’t know any better ? 🤡👎
One of my favourite 60’s songs ever! Doesn’t get any better 👍
The very best of the entire decade, imho 👍
Same here love this song
Einfach nur ganz große Musik.
i enjoy performing this. The backing track and vocals blend beautifully with my mellow voice.
*"cast your dancing spell my way"* 🎶
..Love it..!!
Fantastic 1960's song that takes me back to my childhood days of listening to my sisters 45 record's. I really enjoyed myself and still use the music to unwind from today's stresses. 60's Music forever, its the best.
Those were days. They shall not come again.
Sad but true.
I was at Towers Record one time before they went out of business this was the song they play over and over along with Duran Duran a view to a kill it sounded superb on their stereo system very sure that's all vinyl
Marcou época...maravilhosa
Undoubtedly one of the Greatest rock performances on Sullivan ever!
It’s lip synched.
Full playback, even the vocals
I guess you've not seen many Sullivan rock performances, lip synced or otherwise.
It might look good, but they're miming to a track that most of those guys didn't even play on. The Doors doing Light My Fire is the definition of a great rock performance on Sullivan.
I feel so sorry for young people today...They haven't a clue about the music of the 60's and 70's. Total heavyocity !!!!!
Moin Richard, das geht mir ganz genau so. Was hatten wir für ein Glück, dass wir in der Zeit jung waren. Lieben Gruß aus Berlin 😍🖐️
Hey I'm only 20 and I love these classic songs filled with serenity.
@@iam.jeet_20 Hey...Check out....The Byrds...."I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better"....Great stuff...from my youth!
@@iam.jeet_20 Hey...Mr. Tambourine Man...is cool but tame....Try The Byrds again...but this time playing Rock'n Roll...."I'll Feel A Whole Better" They knock that sucker out of the park!
In those days I was a licensed P.I and bodyguard and I was around them all during that period - 60's 70's.....Ultra Cool....
@@claudiakatz-palme9708 excellent music during those times. Greetings from Canada.
Oh how young they still are!
Respect to bob Dylan and this band perfect together.thank you Ed Sullivan for letting the byrds on their show.
This song brings me back to a happier era in life
They recorded the best version of this, in my opinion!
Good ol ricken backer cant go wrong with that choice 🎶
He should have used a Sears Silvertone or a Western Auto Truetone.
Tom Petty took note!
Yessir!! The iconic semi-hollow DeLuxe 360/12, with those two split-bar, "toaster" pickups!!
@@markzappasodi Yes, Petty most certainly did! He got one just like that one!!
OMG I've never seen DC with a mop top. lol. Lucky he got away from the tweety pies. OMG he's all sweetness and light here. Love his smile. RIP DC.
Looking at Cros with his cheeky grin and just totally loving the moment makes me think, he had no idea what God had in store for his future. What a full and amazing life he had. Wow
I remember as a kid in the mid sixties, the sunglasses wrack in every department store, sold these Cool HIPPY glasses!! Also I hope the 3 inch Cowhide Timex Watch bands, come back into fashion...God, I AM OLD.
Do you still have them? They’re awesome!! ❤
Roger McGuinn, the intelligent man's musician
Just love everything about this song. You can keep your 21st century music. All the best stuff was made in the 20th century .
This GenXer agrees 100% !!
@@prankster671 This boomer asks... it stops at 100%? 😁
Most in 1965 , like this one !
Bit of a lopsided hollow victory. This century's a twenty year old and as long as groups like The War On Drugs keep coming along, a band that likely eclipses in talent and creativity many of the groups you dote on, there's every possibility that this could be a smashing 100 years!
@@rogermurray8553 war on drugs average at best sound like a poor mans simple minds . That's the trouble most of it's all been done before
Too sad Bob Dylan never got a No.1 single during his prime years, but The Byrds helped him by singing their own versions of Dylan's songs and got several No.1 singles.
Great song
I always thought you had to play live on Sullivan.
Nah, there was a lot of lip-syncing on Sullivan. I don't know why some bands got to play live and others did not.
@@richardgray8593 Generally back in the 64 to 66 timeframe those that played on their own records played live on Sullivan, those that didn't, didn't. There were the "in between" for both, though. Sometimes they sang live to a backing track.
@@WildInNewEngland That makes sense. I believe the album for this song was recorded by studio musicians, i.e., The Wrecking Crew.
@@richardgray8593 Partially true. Roger McGuinn plays 12 string on the original. He was the only Byrd to play on it. Same with the flip side "I Knew I'd Want You". The rest of the album was The Byrds playing.
@@WildInNewEngland Thanks Tom very interesting. I thought that everyone played live on Sullivan as someone else mentioned here.
Boy I've been waiting for the last 9 years to see this whole footage. It finally came!
i know that feeling
Wow!! That long?? Why??
Because many videos in Ed Sullivan's channel were uploaded just for a few seconds, and it had happened for many years. The unnoficial channels that tried to post the whole performance of the song were blocked by RUclips. So I have been waiting since 2012, and luckly this channel started up posting whole songs and not just few seconds.
@@victorhugobarcelos1523 whoever's in charge of the "Ed Sullivan Show" archive probably realized that there's a lot more money in RUclips streaming now than trying to sell DVDs. That's likely why they used to only post short sections of the clips to encourage people to buy the DVD set.
i was 15 years old and im 70 now still sounds great
In 1965, I would have been 20; now 75. Yeah, a blast from the past.
Must have been a real good time to be around
@@wally6887 It certainly was, so much hope for the future.
70 next year for me. I miss those days.
@@wally6887 - Except for that jungle across the Pacific. I was 15 yo in 65. Just starting to hear Uncle Walter talking about it.
Rest well David, thanks for all the great music. 1941-2023.
I want the glasses and the drummers hair!
What is missing in today's music is Melody, vocals and simplicity
what is really missing ..... are singers ... who don't need a dancing troupe of 40 fake dancers. Just sing with a 4 piece band ... and AUTOTUNE should be BANNED and ILLEGAL
I agree. Today's acts require a bunch of flashy lights and dancers who hardly wear anything jumping and prancing all over the stage. The singers have outrageous make-up on, pierced beads all over their face, and rings hanging from their nose and chin. They wear hideous outfits with tattoos all over their body. Today's bands need to concentrate on their performance and leave the filth behind.
There is nothing but homogenous simplicity in "music" now. It's designed that way on purpose. It's 100% garbage
Very true. In so many of today's songs the music overpowers the vocals. Music is supposed to simply accompany the vocals, to smooth it out with a melody.
aka talent n class