The Byrds – Summerthing, Allston 1970

The Byrds – Summerthing, Allston 1970

Summerthing, Ringer Playground, Allston, Boston, MA – July 27, 1970

Roger McGuinn (guitar, vocals)

Clarence White (guitar, vocals)

Gene Parsons (drums, harmonica, vocals)

Skip Battin (bass, vocals)

Note: this was engineer Dinky Dawson’s first concert with the Byrds, and it turned out that due to a defective PA part (a faulty stereo splitter), the sound was heavily distorted at times. This nearly cost Dawson his job with the band. One can imagine how angry McGuinn was at him.

Soundboard recording.

1. Lover Of The Bayou (5:11)
2. Old Blue (3:25)
3. You Ain't Going Nowhere (3:11)
4. Well Come Back Home (3:48)
5. My Back Pages (2:26)
6. B.J. Blues - Baby What You Want Me To Do (3:54)
7. He Was A Friend Of Mine (3:11)
8. Willin' (3:52)
9. Wheels On Fire (cuts in) (3:35)
10. It's All Right, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) (5:29)
11. Jesus Is Just Alright (3:10)
12. All The Things (4:08)
13. Nashville West (2:12)
14. Turn Turn Turn (2:20)
15. Mr Tambourine Man (2:14)
16. Eight Miles High (cuts out) (7:44)
17. So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star (2:56)
18. Mr Spaceman (2:47)
19. Hold It (1:15)

Artwork Included

Original audio files provided by David E. – Many thanks to him.

Audio files reworked by Rocking-Byrd (levels, balance, tags, clicks and noise removal, tracks splitting, between songs breaks, etc…)

Artwork by Rocking-Byrd.

The Scottsville Squirrel Barkers – Reunion – San Diego 2003

The Scottsville Squirrel Barkers – Reunion – San Diego 2003

San Diego, CA – April 26^th, 2003 (evening set)

Chris Hillman (mandolin, vocals)

Larry Murray (guitar, vocals)

Kenny Wertz (banjo, vocals)

Bernie Leadon (guitar, vocals)

Ed Douglas (acoustic bass (guitarone), vocals)

Doug Jeffords (dobro, vocals)

1. Jack Tempchin & Bernie Leadon - Peaceful Easy Feeling (4:40)
2. Scottsville Squirrel Barkers - How Mountain Girls Can Love (2:42)
3. Scottsville Squirrel Barkers - Teardrop In My Eye (3:48)
4. Scottsville Squirrel Barkers - Same Old Day (6:54)
5. Scottsville Squirrel Barkers - My Old Pal (3:47)
6. Scottsville Squirrel Barkers - Live And Let Live (4:58)
7. Scottsville Squirrel Barkers - Dixie Breakdown (3:38)
8. Scottsville Squirrel Barkers - You Don't Know My Mind (4:49)
9. Scottsville Squirrel Barkers - Darlin' Think Of What You've Done (3:49)
10. Scottsville Squirrel Barkers - Each Season Changes You (4:02)
11. Scottsville Squirrel Barkers - The Far Side Banks Of Jordan (3:51)

Artwork Included

Thanks to Mike M. for providing the original recording and the original artwork, which were adapted and completed by Rocking-Byrd.

Roger McGuinn’s Thunderbyrd featuring Gene Clark and Chris Hillman – London 1977

Roger McGuinn’s Thunderbyrd featuring Gene Clark and Chris Hillman – London 1977

The Hammersmith Odeon, London, England – April 30^th, 1977

Roger McGuinn (guitar, vocals)

Rick Vito (guitar, vocals)

Charlie Harrison (bass, vocals)

Greg Thomas (drums, vocals)

With Gene Clark and Chris Hillman on tracks 9-10-11

Roger McGuinn’s Thunderbyrd, Gene Clark’s K.C. Southern Band and The Chris Hillman Band embarked on a European tour in the spring of 1977 (ill-fated, as Clark and Hillman quit the tour after a couple of days, flying back to the USA and leaving McGuinn alone to finish the tour). They played two nights at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. Both shows were recorded by the BBC, and are the sources from which the “Three Byrds Land In London” double CD from 1997 was compiled.

This is Thunderbyrd’s concert from April 30^th (including three Byrds tracks with Gene Clark and Chris Hillman), before the recording was tampered with, first by the BBC before the broadcast, and later for mixing the double CD.

1. Roger McGuinn's Thunderbyrd - Lover Of The Bayou (5:07)
2. Roger McGuinn's Thunderbyrd - American Girl (4:42)
3. Roger McGuinn's Thunderbyrd - Mr Spaceman (3:08)
4. Roger McGuinn's Thunderbyrd - Golden Loom - Band Intro (5:00)
5. Roger McGuinn's Thunderbyrd - It's Gone (3:47)
6. Roger McGuinn's Thunderbyrd - Chesnut Mare (5:43)
7. Roger McGuinn's Thunderbyrd - Dixie Highway (4:32)
8. Roger McGuinn's Thunderbyrd - Shoot 'em (5:33)
9. Roger McGuinn's Thunderbyrd with Gene Clark and Chris Hillman - So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star (3:24)
10. Roger McGuinn's Thunderbyrd with Gene Clark and Chris Hillman - Mr Tambourine Man (2:36)
11. Roger McGuinn's Thunderbyrd with Gene Clark and Chris Hillman - Eight Miles High (4:57)

Artwork Included

The Scottsville Squirrel Barkers – Reunion – Carlsbad 2003

The Scottsville Squirrel Barkers – Reunion – Carlsbad 2003

Village Theatre, Carlsbad, CA – April 25^th, 2003

Chris Hillman (mandolin, vocals)

Larry Murray (guitar, vocals)

Kenny Wertz (banjo, vocals)

Bernie Leadon (guitar, vocals)

Ed Douglas (acoustic bass, vocals)

Doug Jeffords (dobro, vocals)

With Herb Pedersen (guitar on track 2)

1. Intro - Dixie Breakdown (3:58)
2. How Mountain Girls Can Love (3:23)
3. Teardrops In My Eye (2:17)
4. Some Old Day (5:13)
5. My Old Pal (4:58)
6. Live And Let Live (5:20)
7. Moonlight Alone (4:42)
8. You Don't Know My Mind (5:05)
9. Darlin' Think Of What You've Done (3:36)
10. The Other Side (6:03)
11. Fingers On The Strings (5:24)
12. Don't Let Your Deal Go Down (5:03)
13. Walking Cane (2:53)

Artwork Included

Thanks to Mike M. for providing the original recording and the original artwork, which were adapted and completed by Rocking-Byrd.

Roger McGuinn – Asbury Park 1988

Roger McGuinn – Asbury Park 1988

Asbury Park, New Jersey - May 27, 1988

The 1988 WNEW Memorial Day weekend beach concert

1. My Back Pages (2:43)
2. Don't You Write Her Off (2:46)
3. Ballad Of Easy Rider / Wasn't Born To Follow (3:32)
4. It's All Right, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) (2:30)
5. So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star (1:59)
6. Sunshine Love (2:43)
7. Tiffany Queen II (2:18)
8. Mr Tambourine Man (2:34)
9. Turn Turn Turn (3:23)
10. Eight Miles High (4:06)

Artwork Included (front, back)

Roger Mcguinn’s Thunderbyrd - Manchester Or Bust (England 1977)

Roger Mcguinn’s Thunderbyrd - Manchester Or Bust

Manchester, England - May 2, 1977

Roger McGuinn – guitar, vocals

Rick Vito – guitar, vocals

Charlie Harrison – bass, vocals

Greg Thomas – drums, vocals

Audience recording (poor). It seems to come from two different sources, with a drop in quality as from track 6.

But this recording confirms how great a guitar player Rick Vito was (and still is).

1. Lover Of The Bayou (5:47)
2. American Girl (4:42)
3. Mr. Spaceman (3:41)
4. Why Baby Why - Tiffany Queen (5:35)
5. Golden Loom (4:25)
6. It's Gone (3:55)
7. Chestnut Mare (6:08)
8. Dixie Highway (4:52)
9. We Can Do It All Over Again (5:31)
10. Shoot 'em (5:47)
11. So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star (3:12)
12. Mr. Tambourine Man (2:37)

Artwork Included

The Byrds – Original Byrds Live

The Byrds – Original Byrds Live

A collection of live tracks (concerts, TV and radio appearances) by the original five and the original four…

Jim McGuinn

Gene Clark

Dave Crosby

Mike Clarke

Chris Hillman

1. Mr Tambourine Man (2:11)
2. Bells Of Rhymney (3:26)
3. I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better (1:54)
4. Bells Of Rhymney (2:35)
5. The Times They Are A-Changin' (2:26)
6. Do You Believe In Magic (1:08)
7. Turn Turn Turn (3:40)
8. Bells Of Rhymney (3:38)
9. Interview (3:15)
10. Renaissance Fair (1:48)
11. Lady Friend (2:58)
12. Have You Seen Her Face (2:21)
13. Turn Turn Turn (4:09)
14. Bells Of Rhymney (2:22)
15. Milestones (0:40)
16. So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star (2:01)
17. I Know My Rider (2:14)
18. Hall Of Fame 1991 Induction (4:58)
19. Byrds 1991 HOF Speeches (3:44)
20. Turn Turn Turn (3:42)

Artwork Included

Gene Clark And The Firebyrds – Woody’s Roadhouse 1984

Gene Clark And The Firebyrds – Woody’s Roadhouse 1984

Woody’s Roadhouse, Burlington, Vermont – December 14, 1984

With The Firebyrds:

Michael Clarke, Jack Carchio, Peter Oliva

Set 1 (disc 1)

1. Gene Clark - Fair And Tender Ladies (4:54)
2. Gene Clark - Tried So Hard (4:23)
3. Gene Clark - Gypsy Rider (4:22)
4. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - Silver Raven (5:18)
5. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - She Darked The Sun (4:06)
6. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - Rodeo Rider + Band Intro (4:41)
7. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - Kansas City Southern (6:10)
8. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - Full Circle (4:02)
9. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - Train Leaves Here This Morning (5:08)
10. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - Rain Song (5:43)
11. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - Mr. Tambourine Man (5:59)

Set 2 (disc 2)

1. Gene Clark - Here Without You (5:23)
2. Gene Clark - She Don't Care About Time (4:07)
3. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - Set You Free This Time (5:50)
4. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - Vanessa (6:06)
5. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - Rest Of Your Life (6:29)
6. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - Mercury Blues (4:09)
7. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - Hot Burrito #2 (3:57)
8. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - You Really Got A Hold On Me (6:07)
9. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - Kaw Liga (5:16)
10. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry (5:16)
11. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - In The Pines (4:55)
12. Gene Clark & The Firebyrds - Eight Miles High (7:14)

Artwork Included (adapted by Rocking-Byrd).

Audio levels and balance adjusted by Rocking-Byrd.

Gene Clark – Manchester, U.K. 1977

Gene Clark – Manchester, U.K. 1977

Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England, U.K. – May 2^nd, 1977

With The Kansas City Southern Band:

Thomas Jefferson Kaye (guitar, keyboards, vocals)

Billy Shay (guitar, vocals)
Peter Oliva (bass, vocals)
Andy Kandanes (drums)

1. Release Me Girl (5:47)
2. She Darked The Sun (3:58)
3. Intro + Kansas City Southern (6:27)
4. Silver Raven (6:36)
5. Band Intro (1:35)
6. Last Of The Blue Diamond Miners (6:03)
7. Sister Moon (5:20)
8. Hula Bula Man (4:43)
9. Bo Weevil (cut) (3:29)

Artwork Included.

Audio levels and balance adjusted by Rocking-Byrd.

Gene Clark – Live In The U.K. 1985 - UPDATED

Many thanks to THYMECUBE for pointing out that this is actually part of a concert at The Pursuit Of Happiness, Liberty, New York, October 8, 1988. The complete concert has been posted here on July 5, 2010 as "Liberty, New York". Link for that complete concert has been updated.

Gene Clark – Live In The U.K. 1985

Opening for Lindisfarne - Unknown date and place – your help needed

Gene Clark (guitar, harmonica, vocals)

Anyone who can decipher the name of the town that Gene mentions before introducing Eight Miles High, please help.

1. My Marie (7:47)
2. Del Gato (7:05)
3. Full Circle (1:58)
4. Eight Miles High (4:37)
5. The Last Thing On My Mind (6:09)

Artwork by Rocking-Byrd included.

Audio levels and balance adjusted by Rocking-Byrd.

Many thanks to YouAre for providing the original files.