Chris bailed me out of one of my life’s most embarrassing moments, many years ago. The free form FM station I worked at as a youngin’ told me to get a short interview with Roger McGuinn backstage before a show. I had a small broadcast quality cassette recorder and a mic, but when I was introduced to McGuinn, I was overcome with fanboy speechlessness. Chris was nearby, sized up the situation, took the mic, and proceeded to ask Roger a couple of questions about the show. He then did a couple of takes of the usual SPA format (station promotion announcement) all on his own …. “Hi, this is Chris Hillman of the McGuinn/Hillman Band and you’re listening to Wwww in Anytown.” I managed to thank both guys and sheepishly stumbled out of the dressing room with my precious recording. Thank you Chris! I still cringe at the memory.
Chris Hillman is national treasure.He has played with every one. True Genius amazing voice and multi instrumentalist. Great stories. By the way this version is phenomenal. RIP Gene Clark.
I just listened to Gene Clark sing (and play, beautifully) his song the way he says he intended it to sound, the way he intended it to come out. It was deep, ethereal, moody, troubling, and absolutely exquisite.
What a hoot! Love the way Herb pretended to look overhead for imaginary byrds while John was doing his harmonics on the 12-string! Great improv dual solo between Chris & John. A masterpiece!
Actually holds up even more today, for me....brings me back to my first lost period in '75, wandering camp's woods wondering if i made a mistake going to prep school, this tune playing in my head clear as day....46 years later, turns out it was a mistake, this version is even better, really sweet to hear this...affirmation, conclusion.
Amazing to think that this was written in '65, I've always loved this song, I woudn't have believed that it could be done this good acoustically, awesome, better harmonies than the original.
Great Performance! A Song to UPLIFT the low mood level of Depression and Anxiety that hovers too close to ground level to that much higher up Feeling of Elevation through the stratus clouds into the upper atmosphere of comfort and inspiration! ENCORE for This "DESERT ROSE" bloom!
I was in high school when that song came out. Years later I thought myself naive for not realizing it was a drug song. There were no drugs in my HS at that time. Now I learn I was right- it's about flying to England. So there.
Who are the 6 people that gave this a thumbs down? Playing insufficiently good for you? Don't like the gorgeous harmonies? The song itself is not up to your standards? What?????
Yes it is, Chris Hillman of Manassas, and the Byrds before that, and several other great groups (the Flying Burrito Brothers, and this one, the Desert Rose Band).
Sorry to provoke you, I'm 71 and sometimes it feels like it happened overnight, that's what seemed sad. Thought I'd made a good-hearted post. Age-shaming? Sheesh!
Love the acoustic desert rose band 12 and 8 plus 6 is profound! See alto and sop mando plus 21 string Harp Guitar, @Barbara Salisbury 134 vids@ RUclips.Would be honored!your acoustic friend Chris Young!
Chris Hillman on mandolin (original bassist for The Byrds, and founding member of The Flying Burrito Brothers, and Manassas with Stephen Stills), Herb Pederson on six-string and John Jorgenson on 12-string (winner of the Academy of Country Music's "Guitarist of the Year" award three consecutive years). All three were founding members of The Desert Rose Band. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hillman en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Pedersen en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Jorgenson en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Desert_Rose_Band en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Byrds en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flying_Burrito_Brothers en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manassas_(band)
As a Byrds, Chris Hillman and John Jorgensen fan I'm distressed by this version. Eight Miles High is a classic, this extended live acoustic mix is not going to advance the lengend.
Great vocals and rhythm, but without Jim's searing electric 12 string guitar it's not nearly as amazing. Sometimes the original is much better than any other attempt.
Don't think this masterpiece fits at all well in a blue-grassy milieu. The lyrical content is bleached, the energy and edginess missing. To get a true sense of Gene Clark's vision of Eight Miles High in a purely acoustic version, listen to Golden Earring's take. Only the original Byrds could've done it better, and three of them, Clark, Crosby, McGuinn did, semi- acoustically, also on yt.
A beautiful version of this song, jsut what you'd expect from a gifted man who was there at the creation.
Chris bailed me out of one of my life’s most embarrassing moments, many years ago.
The free form FM station I worked at as a youngin’ told me to get a short interview with Roger McGuinn backstage before a show.
I had a small broadcast quality cassette recorder and a mic, but when I was introduced to McGuinn, I was overcome with fanboy speechlessness.
Chris was nearby, sized up the situation, took the mic, and proceeded to ask Roger a couple of questions about the show.
He then did a couple of takes of the usual SPA format (station promotion announcement) all on his own ….
“Hi, this is Chris Hillman of the McGuinn/Hillman Band and you’re listening to Wwww in Anytown.”
I managed to thank both guys and sheepishly stumbled out of the dressing room with my precious recording.
Thank you Chris! I still cringe at the memory.
❤❤❤
Chris Hillman is national treasure.He has played with every one. True Genius amazing voice and multi instrumentalist. Great stories. By the way this version is phenomenal. RIP Gene Clark.
I just listened to Gene Clark sing (and play, beautifully) his song the way he says he intended it to sound, the way he intended it to come out. It was deep, ethereal, moody, troubling, and absolutely exquisite.
great to get to see Chris Hillman just having great FUN playing on stage with guys he enjoys making music with
Loved the Desert Rose Band and Poco and Byrds and Eagles. RIP Randy.
Gene Clark-great songwriter, musician...RIP
yes, he was, one of my favourite, i've got all his solo albums
@@stefano.b65stef77 Gene's "No Other" is one of my all time favorite albums. Great songs
the adventures of dillard & clark
This is really a wonderful version of this tune. Nothing like people who can really play their instruments and sing purty too!
Incredible musicians and legends, wonderful video❤
Wow - my favorite Byrds tune. In 1967 I bought a Rickenbacker 12 string just to play this and Turn, Turn, Turn
Phenomenal playing by Hillman and Jorgensen. Wonderful harmonies as always by Heb Pederson.
My favorite song in the setlist of this trio - thanks Chris, John and Herb!
Wow. Herb holds it all together while Chris and Jorgensen noodle about. Wow.
One of the best songs EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sweet memories with this song. Glad they are here to still play it.
Truly enjoyed this ! I sat here eating my breakfast listening to it , really beautiful .
Those bloody harmonics!
Always have loved the mandolin in this song. Beautiful!
For those of us who can still see those days. Very poignant. Beautiful version.
Love this song whether it's Chris, Roger or David performing it whenever and however they choose to do it.
What a hoot! Love the way Herb pretended to look overhead for imaginary byrds while John was doing his harmonics on the 12-string! Great improv dual solo between Chris & John. A masterpiece!
Just saw Hillman and Pederson perform this very tune Thursday, 5/24/18, on the banks of the Colorado River.
KILLER version of masterpiece song !!! Outstanding players , well done !!!
Best version of this song....ever!
3 living legends!
Nice history intro to the tune which I remember hearing on the radio in my youth. Enjoyed listening!!
all the comments have the same sense. OUTSTANDING music!!!!
Actually holds up even more today, for me....brings me back to my first lost period in '75, wandering camp's woods wondering if i made a mistake going to prep school, this tune playing in my head clear as day....46 years later, turns out it was a mistake, this version is even better, really sweet to hear this...affirmation, conclusion.
I still get chills listening to this masterpiece!
Ye .. this is so organic and real love the feel and the jam !!
Amazing to think that this was written in '65, I've always loved this song, I woudn't have believed that it could be done this good acoustically, awesome, better harmonies than the original.
Excellent performance. Chris Hillman a very prolific mandolin player. Legend
I love Chris' mandolin playing on 'Draft Morning ' .
I think Chris was a bluegrasser at heart.
WOW! I Love this version!
I can listen to these men play all day. I have seen them several times through the years & they never stop amazing me.
What a pleasant and groovy sound!!
Great Performance! A Song to UPLIFT the low mood level of Depression and Anxiety that hovers too close to ground level to that much higher up Feeling of Elevation through the stratus clouds into the upper atmosphere of comfort and inspiration! ENCORE for This "DESERT ROSE" bloom!
I was in high school when that song came out. Years later I thought myself naive for not realizing it was a drug song. There were no drugs in my HS at that time. Now I learn I was right- it's about flying to England. So there.
Love the little laugh from Herb cracking Chris up.
Beautiful , just beautiful !
Freaking Awesome!!!
The best I’ve ever heard it!
Yes , that is Chris Hillman.....Great Stuff
Thank you!
John Jorgensen on Chris's left is one of the greatest guitar player on earth.
UNE BELLE DECOUVERTE ! SUPER ! BRUNO from FRANCE .
Most excellent!
What an excellent version!!
"Beautiful"...........many Thanks!
Awesome was happy to see them in KENT Ohio.
FANTASTIC.....................
Wow really nice!
Wow. Pure gold.
just magical
AWESOME!!!!
Love this version but miss Chris's iconic bass part so much. Maybe next time, Jack could sit in because Chris's mandolin is GREAT!
Sounds like if CSN did a version. Love it!!!
What a band!
Some day Herb Pedersen will be in the "Sidemen" category of the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. Why that hasn't happened yet is a mystery.
Gran versión de la canción de un byrd Gene Clark, tocada por otro byrd Hillman, bravo !!!!!! Junto con Mcguinn grandes músicos
Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!
excellently entertaining
They do a great job on gene clarks 8 miles high
Thanks
Good to see youre still around Gram
Who are the 6 people that gave this a thumbs down? Playing insufficiently good for you? Don't like the gorgeous harmonies? The song itself is not up to your standards? What?????
You think they will answer?
Come on, man! Talk about reducing a masterpiece to a lightweight ditty. Call that an "achievement" if you feel compelled to.
That was great!
Thats not Hillman from Manassas is it? Man what a great song..These guys kill on guitar..
Yes it is, Chris Hillman of Manassas, and the Byrds before that, and several other great groups (the Flying Burrito Brothers, and this one, the Desert Rose Band).
Awesome!!!
WOW!
Wow.
Excellent..
how did they get old so quick?
+Todd Bates Yeah! Wasn't just last week when we bought the album?
We all did. It's like this song just got released yesterday. Time flies.
I dont know. Ive stayed the same for decades
Sad, but look how well they handle it
Sorry to provoke you, I'm 71 and sometimes it feels like it happened overnight, that's what seemed sad. Thought I'd made a good-hearted post. Age-shaming? Sheesh!
Fantaaastic 😀😀😀
🧡!!!
awesome
STANDING O !!!!!!
Love the acoustic desert rose band 12 and 8 plus 6 is profound! See alto and sop mando plus 21 string Harp Guitar, @Barbara Salisbury 134 vids@ RUclips.Would be honored!your acoustic friend Chris Young!
I heard that Brian Jones also helped write this song
coffee tea or me mile high club 60's jet setters do it Coltrane or bill Monroe style.
Rivedere la traduzione, parla di altro, comunque la musica mi piace
Yeah, okay....but who are they? Name some names, please!
Chris Hillman on mandolin (original bassist for The Byrds, and founding member of The Flying Burrito Brothers, and Manassas with Stephen Stills), Herb Pederson on six-string and John Jorgenson on 12-string (winner of the Academy of Country Music's "Guitarist of the Year" award three consecutive years). All three were founding members of The Desert Rose Band.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hillman
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Pedersen
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Jorgenson
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Desert_Rose_Band
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Byrds
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flying_Burrito_Brothers
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manassas_(band)
I heard McGuinn side of the story that it was originally called 6 miles high, but 8....sounded cooler
Commercial planes typically cruise at altitudes between 36,000 and 40,000 feet. Most airliners are not allowed to fly higher than 45,000 feet.
8 miles high because of Beatles 8 days a week!
all great, other than 6:01
*Superior Picking* !!!
As a Byrds, Chris Hillman and John Jorgensen fan I'm distressed by this version. Eight Miles High is a classic, this extended
live acoustic mix is not going to advance the lengend.
Great vocals and rhythm, but without Jim's searing electric 12 string guitar it's not nearly as amazing. Sometimes the original is much better than any other attempt.
Don't think this masterpiece fits at all well in a blue-grassy milieu. The lyrical content is bleached, the energy and edginess missing. To get a true sense of Gene Clark's vision of Eight Miles High in a purely acoustic version, listen to Golden Earring's take. Only the original Byrds could've done it better, and three of them, Clark, Crosby, McGuinn did, semi- acoustically, also on yt.
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Begging for applause used to be beneath you. Shame on you, Boomer
Hard to believe that the Byrds went to a party with the Beatles, and John Lennon said to someone about Hillman, Does he talk ?