This version would sort of be like grand funk railroad attempting the same thing. The byrds eight miles high 9231970 fillmore east official. The byrds eight miles high mp3 download and lyrics. Cover versions of eight miles high by the byrds secondhandsongs. Eight miles high is a song by the american rock band the byrds, written by gene clark, jim mcguinn a. Eight miles high and when you touch down youll find that its stranger than known signs in the street that say where youre goin are somewhere just being their own. The beatles were followed by the yardbirds, the rolling stones, donovan, jefferson airplane, blue cheer and a herd of others. This disc, a sampler from the byrds fourdisc anthology from 1990, does a stellar job spotlighting the classics. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now.
I dont own anything, no copyright intended c all rights reserved to the artist and their production company copyright act 1976. Vinyl 7 the byrds eight miles high why 1966, vinyl discogs. Byrds on the wyng was the name of that vinyl boot and there was a great long version of eight miles high. I would not have bought the song unless i first liked it. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in e minor. Listen free to the byrds eight miles high the best of mr. Print and download eight miles high sheet music by the byrds. It was first released as a single on march 14, 1966.
It is considered an important song in music history because it is considered the first psychedelic rock song and became a mainstay of the counterculture movement. Roger mcguinn, and david crosby and first released as a single on march 14, 1966. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Eight miles high album version by the byrds on amazon music. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. The song is also heavily influence by jazz, especially john coltranes song india. The byrds eight miles high 9231970 fillmore east official duration. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. The byrds eight miles high mp3 download and lyrics cd universe is your source for the byrdss song eight miles high mp3 download lyrics and much more. The byrds eight miles high 5d rehearsal sessions 1966. Amazon platinum mastercard amazon classic mastercard amazon money store. This version of eight miles high is 20 minutes long, and though it has its moments with the occasional catchy guitar riffs giving the jam a few bursts of energy from time to time, the fact remains the byrds version is without a doubt the superior song. The byrds originally recorded eight miles high written by gene clark, david crosby and roger mcguinn and the byrds released it on the single eight miles high in 1966. Eight miles high and when you touch down youll find that its stranger than known signs in the street that say where youre goin are s.
Check out eight miles high live by the byrds on amazon music. Eight miles high definitely had been decelerating on the national charts prior to the end of april 1966. Folkrocks flight from haightashbury to woodstock by richie. The byrds eight miles high why 1966, vinyl discogs. The effects of the psych rock comes alive on their fantastic 19 minutes version of the byrds classic eight miles high. Musically influenced by ravi shankar and john coltrane, the song was influential in developing the musical styles of psychedelic rock, raga rock. Eight miles high, a song by the byrds on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Eight miles high was one of the three greatest hits of the byrds. Eight miles high and when you touch down youll find that its stranger than known signs in the street that say where youre going are somewhere just being their own nowhere is there warmth to be found among those afraid of losing their ground raingray town known. Apr 26, 2010 byrds on the wyng was the name of that vinyl boot and there was a great long version of eight miles high. It was also covered by rufus harley, the hangups, lighthouse, david houston 1 and other artists. The byrds take me eight miles high music the guardian.
Watch the video for eight miles high from the byrds s the very best of for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The byrds story is packed with enough highs and lows, drama and transformation to warrant an expensive biopic. Eight miles high and when you touch down youll find that its stranger than known signs in the street that say where youre going are somewhere just being their own nowhere is there warmth to be found among those afraid of losing their ground rain gray town known for its sound in places small faces unbound round the squares huddled in storms. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. It also includes some gems from the clarence white years, 196971, which is an underrated period in the bands history.
Eight miles high tab by the byrds songsterr tabs with rhythm. The defining poppsychedelic single by the byrds, five miles high opened up a rich new territory of musical exploration for the band but it was also the final single by the fiveman lineup of the band, representing the final contribution of cofounder and principal songwriter gene clark. Originally released 1966 sony music entertainment inc. Been many years since i have heard it but it was a very loose version and i wish i could hear it again. The best of the byrds the byrds on allmusic at 16 tracks, this singledisc set can only begin. Eight miles high was one of the most innovative rock songs. The byrds eight miles highwhy rca or columbia version. By the end of 1966, the doors of perception that the byrds had kicked open with eight miles high let in a rush of psychedelic, acidrocking bands. The byrds eight miles high why 2011, vinyl discogs. It is too bad that it did not get more air play when it first came out. The available local music survey evidence clearly indicated otherwise. If you like the byrds this cd is worth the cost, as is the husker du ep with a punk version of 8 miles high.
Eight miles high guitar tab by the byrds with free online tab player. Nov 24, 2011 the byrds eight miles high 9231970 fillmore east official duration. When some djs decided it was about drugs, it got banned and that was the end of us interviews by dave simpson. Byrds, the fifth dimension eight miles high eight miles high and when you touch down youll find that its stranger than known signs in the street that say where youre going are somewhere just being their own nowhere.
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