The original band “The Byrds” consisted of Jim McGuinn , Gene Clark, David Crosby , Chris Hillman , and Michael Clarke. Photo circa 1965 . They had a string of successful hits as they made the transformation from folk-rock to a more psychedelic outfit. We all loved their early stuff. “Mr. Tambourine Man” “Turn! Turn! Turn! along with the self-penned originals, like “I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better”, & “Eight Miles High”, and this one from 1967… one of my favorites songs ever.
If you haven’t already, check out today’s “Poster From The Past” that the Byrd are headlining over at Professor Poster‘s page!
So you want to be a rock’n’roll star Then listen now to what I say Just get an electric guitar And take some time and learn how to play And when your hair’s combed right and your pants fit tight It’s gonna be all right Then it’s time to go down town Where the agent men won’t let you down Sell your soul to the company Who are waiting there to sell plastic ware And in a week or two if you make the charts The girls will tear you apart What you pay for your riches and fame Was it all a strange game You’re a little insane The money that came and the public acclaim Don’t forget what you are You’re a rock’n’roll star
The Fat Angel Sings 