Browse by Artist: BYRDS, THE

Artist:	BYRDS, THE
Title:	Under Review
Label:	SEXY INTELLECTUAL
Format:	2DVD
Price:	$24.00
Catalog #:	SI 524DVD

"The Byrds Under Review is a documentary film which explores the music, career and background of one of America's most influential bands. With the aid of many who were there at the time, as either part of the group or close at hand, this 2 DVD set is a celebration of one of rock'n'roll's truly great bands. It includes rare and classic performances re-assessed by a panel of experts, live and studio recordings of Byrds classics, footage and interviews from then and now, and exclusive and extensive contributions from Byrds members John York and Gene Parsons, further enlightenment from various collaborators, plus more!" Extra features include: Gene Parsons demonstrates his 'StringBender' - the guitar effect he invented for Byrd Clarence White; Jerry Cole recalls - tales of Phil Spector, Charles Manson and other LA notables; The John York Page; Full Contributor Biographies. Running time: 3 hours 13 minutes; NTSC format, All Regions; Screen Format 4:3; Stereo Sound Mix.

Artist:	BYRDS, THE
Title:	The Preflyte Sessions
Label:	SUNDAZED
Format:	2CD
Price:	$27.00
Catalog #:	SC 11116CD

"Before turning rock 'n' roll on its ear in 1965, the Byrds spent countless hours creating and refining their unique sound at LA's World Pacific Studios, where they recorded newborn, spine-tingling versions of classics-to-be like 'Mr. Tambourine Man' and lost gems such as 'You Showed Me' (later a smash for the Turtles). The 2-CD (and double 180 gram gatefold LP) Preflyte Sessions -- the most comprehensive collection of the Byrds' pre-Columbia recordings ever assembled -- captures the newly-kindled fire and enthusiasm of one of the most legendary and influential groups of all time."

Artist:	BYRDS, THE
Title:	Live At Royal Albert Hall 1971
Label:	SUNDAZED
Format:	CD
Price:	$18.00
Catalog #:	SC 11177CD

"From their earliest days as 12-string-wielding folk-rockers, to the thrilling psychedelic excursions of their raga-rock period to their 1968 birthing of country-rock, The Byrds were always accorded a hero's welcome in England. What better place to record founding Byrds member/guitarist/singer Roger McGuinn's new version of the band-featuring fretboard ace Clarence White, bassist Skip Battin and drummer Gene Parsons, than London's Royal Albert Hall! Rescued from a tape that had sat forgotten in McGuinn's climatized garage for decades, this stellar 1971 set, featuring live versions of the current band's studio faves ('Lover of the Bayou,' 'Chestnut Mare') as well as adventurous reworkings of Byrds classics ('Mr. Tambourine Man,' 'My Back Pages,' 'Eight Miles High,' 'So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star') might be the most accurate and stirring live performance yet of the legendary Los Angeles combo. By 1971, the guitar interplay of McGuinn and White had become a jaw-dropping highlight of their live performances, as had their stripped-down, acoustic mini-set and peerless four-part vocal harmonies. As McGuinn, in typically understated fashion, says of this new Sundazed release: 'It was a great night, so I'm happy there's a record of it!'"

Artist:	BYRDS, THE
Title:	Lazy Days/Reputation
Label:	SUNDAZED
Format:	7"
Price:	$7.00
Catalog #:	SC 189EP

"Recorded during the earliest period of the Sweetheart of the Rodeo sessions, these March 1968 Nashville recordings are presented here for the first time ever in their unique mono mixes. Originally intended for potential single release on Columbia Records, 'Lazy Days' features a previously unheard instrumental track (with Roger McGuinn on six-string electric) while 'Reputation' showcases a previously unheard vocal take by Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman."

Artist:	BYRDS, THE
Title:	Live In Holland 1971
Label:	SUNDAZED
Format:	7"
Price:	$7.00
Catalog #:	SC 196EP

"When The Byrds cut the two songs featured on Live In Holland 1971 they may have been nearing the end of the trail, but this totally revamped Byrds lineup had plenty of firepower left in their mighty arsenal. Byrds founding member/vocalist/12-string legend Roger McGuinn -- along with guitar whiz Clarence White, bassist Skip Battin and drummer Gene Parsons -- sound better than ever, sailing through muscular renditions of new Byrds fave (and Dr. John tribute) 'Lover Of The Bayou' and Dylan country-rock staple 'You Ain't Goin' Nowhere.' McGuinn admits he kept the name of the legendary Los Angeles combo intact for the sake of his old pal (and new fretboard foil). 'Clarence White always wanted to be in The Byrds ... and now he had his chance,' says McGuinn."

Artist:	BYRDS, THE
Title:	Dr. Byrds & Mr. Hyde
Label:	SUNDAZED
Format:	LP
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	SC 5072LP

"A key transitional touchstone in The Byrds' fabled canon, 1969's Dr. Byrds & Mr. Hyde was the next stop in the band's pioneering country-rock trajectory and the first album by the post-Gram Parsons lineup. With leader Roger McGuinn at the helm of a stellar new edition of the band featuring guitar god Clarence White, drummer Gene Parsons, and bassist John York, Dr. Byrds & Mr. Hyde sees The Byrds bridging the gap between the psychedelic flights of the group's mid-'60s albums and the down-home, country-based style developed only months earlier with Sweetheart of the Rodeo. In addition to containing strong McGuinn originals ('King Apathy III,' 'Old Blue'), more of the band's beloved interpretations of Bob Dylan classics ('This Wheel's on Fire' and a medley blending The Bard's 'My Back Pages' with Jimmy Reed's 'Baby, What You Want Me to Do'), and even a Gram Parsons collaboration (the bemusing 'Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man,' which cleverly celebrates The Byrds' love of country music while simultaneously taking a dig at small-minded rednecks), Dr. Byrds & Mr. Hyde also boasts two tracks composed by McGuinn for the obscure, racy '60s cult movie Candy. Mastered from the original Columbia Records analog master reels, Sundazed's exact reproduction of the original LP will have Byrdmaniacs everywhere soaring to high heaven!"

Artist:	BYRDS, THE
Title:	Sanctuary IV
Label:	SUNDAZED
Format:	LP
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	SC 5090LP

"The Sanctuary spotlight shifts with volume IV to the Nashville sessions for the Byrds' landmark 1968 album Sweetheart of the Rodeo. Spurred on by new member Gram Parsons, formerly of the International Submarine Band, the Byrds traveled to Nashville to fashion the innovative country/rock blend that's been part of American culture ever since. Sanctuary IV collects all of Parsons' vocal takes for the first time, as well as other outtakes and rehearsals which document the creation of an album unlike any other. First time on vinyl for all tracks; annotation by Byrds' Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman and Kevin Kelley."

Artist:	BYRDS, THE
Title:	Sweetheart of the Rodeo
Label:	SUNDAZED
Format:	LP
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	SC 5215LP

"Sweetheart of the Rodeo will forever be revered as The Byrds' 1968 album that opened the eyes of the hip and the young to country music. Whether it was the first country-rock album, doesn't really matter: it was certainly the best and most heartfelt such excursion and paved the way for fabled combos the Flying Burrito Bros. and Poco yet to come. Sweetheart featured the first extensive lineup change for The Byrds, as Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman said goodbye to David Crosby, Gene Clark and Michael Clarke and welcomed former International Submarine Band leader Gram Parsons into the fold. With his magical voice and bona fide country pedigree, Parsons helped unleash a style that had already begun to seep into The Byrds' sound. And now Sundazed makes available a perfect replica of the original vinyl release of the ever-enduring Sweetheart of the Rodeo."

Artist:	BYRDS, THE
Title:	Preflyte
Label:	SUNDAZED
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.50
Catalog #:	SC 6234CD

"In those heady days before they knocked AM radio (and the British Invasion) for a loop with their smash single 'Mr. Tambourine Man' in the spring of '65, the Byrds were busy honing their repertoire, cutting early versions of brilliant songs like 'You Showed Me,' 'She Has a Way' and 'Boston.' Produced by Jim Dickson, and sporting the original Keith Olsen stereo mixes, Preflyte is a hypnotic backward glance at the musical baby pictures of McGuinn, Crosby, Clark & Co. just before they changed the whole world -- for the first time!"

Artist:	BYRDS, THE
Title:	Another Dimension
Label:	SUNDAZED
Format:	2x10"
Price:	$30.00
Catalog #:	SEP 168-10

Double 10" release of original Columbia recordings from 1966, including 12 unheard tracks: instrumental takes, alternate vocal mixes and extended versions from the legendary Fifth Dimension sessions. "1966: Now heavily influenced by the earth-shaking creations of two master musicians -- John Coltrane and Ravi Shankar -- the Byrds began recording their new single, 'Eight Miles High' and 'Why,' along with tracks for their upcoming album Fifth Dimension at Columbia Studios in Hollywood. Growing more confident by the day in their studio acumen and songwriting skills, the Byrds logged long nights of hypnotic in-studio jamming, then hammered the white-hot magma into songs that will live forever. A creative zenith in the Byrds' career, these fascinating sessions deserve closer scrutiny than they've previously been afforded. Alternate instrumental takes and extended experimental workouts give essential insight here into the songs' final versions. Also included are early versions of songs before the addition of any studio 'sweetening' -- strings, percussion or sound effects. To top things off, we've included a small handful of unique finds that give a 'fly-on-the-wall' glimpse into the creation of one of the most important records of our time. Limited edition: deluxe gatefold double 10" vinyl release."

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