The Byrds' tenth album, 'Ballad of Easy Rider,' was released in 1969, at a time of significant lineup changes and evolving musical direction. The album is named after the title track from the film of the same name, which also featured a Byrds performance.
- The album features guest appearances by The Glendale Train, a folk duo consisting of Cathy troxel and Jerry Riopel. It was produced by Terry Melcher, who had previously worked with the band on 'Younger Than Yesterday.'
- The album reached number 153 on the Billboard 200 chart. It was the first Byrds album to feature guitarist Clarence White as a regular member.
- The title track, "Ballad of Easy Rider," was co-written by Roger McGuinn and the film's producer, Peter Fonda. The song is a prominent example of the band's shift towards country-influenced folk rock.
The Byrds were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1964. They were pioneers of folk rock, country rock, and psychedelic rock.
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Turn! Turn! Turn! / She Don't Care About Time1965
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Younger Than Yesterday1967
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Live at the Fillmore – February 19692000
(Untitled)1970
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