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| Columbia LP [CS 9349] July 1966 |
It took considerable courage to unleash this record, Fifth Dimension in 1966. Yet its defining influence on
American rock is still felt, deeply and profoundly The Byrds' volatile expression of adventure, risk and self-examination
stands up to this very day
Wings
(Ashley Hutchings / Ken Nicol)
When the Byrds flew in then the dance began
We all were lifted up on Californian wings
And over London
streets in the drizzling rain
Well we danced to the sound of Rickenbacker strings
It was the kickstart that our young
and precious lives needed then
And so we started on our long and winding trail
We played
Soon we found we could fly ourselves
We all were lifted up on sturdy home-made wings
And in sixty-nine
in the summertime
Well we danced to the sound of Swarb's flying fiddle strings
And all the rules and safety first were
left unheeded then
And with the confidence of youth well we couldn't fail
No more
Now the years have flown and our lives have grown
And we're held aloft by torn and tattered wings
And
over city streets in the pouring rain
We still dance to the sound of thumb-and-fingered strings
Now the screams are
where our children make their music now
But soon enough they'll find their fledg'ling wings
And they'll play
©1996 Ashley Hutchings/Ken Nicol
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1. 5D (Fifth Dimension)
2. Wild Mountain Thyme
3. Mr. Spaceman
4. I See You
5. What's Happening?!?!
6. I Come And Stand At Every Door
7. Eight Miles High
8. Hey Joe (Where You Gonna Go)
9. Captain Soul
10. John Riley
11. 2-4-2 Fox Trot (The Lear Jet Song)
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this song perfectly
demonstrates the power
of a good arrangment.
a webpage from the BBC
Most people will know The Byrds'
version of the Dylan song
"Mr Tambourine Man"
but few may realise to what extent
the distinctive 12 string sound of this
60s band influenced so many who came after.
a one hour programme broadcast by
the BBC on 28th May 2005
from 9:30pm to 10:30pm.
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