The Byrds - Under Review (Part 1 of 17).mp4 

They are my favorite. They plowed new paths that led to Country Rock and Outlaw Country, Folk rock which led to Tom Petty, REM, Pretenders, etc.

Great band that made so many radical contributions in popular music in such a short time and at such a young age. Surpassed the Beatles in creative drive during their peak because the Beatles relied on George Martin to expand their vision. The Byrds did it all themselves but at such a young age. It is also that youthfulness and inexperience that pushed them up and also tore them apart.

WOW! Just found this... I'm soaring into Byrd-Land tonight!

Best band of all time. Best Byrds song ever = Change is Now. The 60s encapsulated in one song

At 9:46, there's an obscure group on the album cover the announcer doesn't even bother mentioning - The Halifax Three. One of the singers in that formula folk confection was a young man named Denny Doherty, who later found another group to join, The Mammas and the Pappas.

the early BYRDS the best BYRDS in my humble opinioin, a great post thanks

I have alway loved the Byrds

The Byrds were among the most seminal, influential rock groups in history, and I'll tell you why. As a musician myself, I have always believed that the true greatness of any group or performer can be measured by something called, "INNOVATION." In other words, what new things did they leave their fellow musicians to emulate and build upon that didn't exist before them, and lasted long after they're gone? Let me give you just a small sampling of the creative innovations that The Byrds left us: 1) They were the first group to coin the term, "Folk Rock." It didn't exist before then. 2) They were the first American rock group to use four-part harmony in all their songs. 3) They were the first group to use creative, individual clothing on stage (check out David Crosby's custom leather cape. Individualized "rock clothing" was unheard of in those days. Most wore suits, or nothing special at all). 4) Roger McGuinn was the first to popularize tinted sunglasses, with his signature blue "Granny glasses." Even movies began to emulate this style, with Peter Fonda wearing fashion eyewear in films like "The Wild Angels and "Easy Rider," and the trend never faded, even to this day. 5) Roger McGuinn was the first to make a huge hit using the twelve-string guitar, making it the backbone of their entire sound. In fact, he singlehandedly put Rickenbacker on the map, eventually having a signature guitar created in his name. 6) The Byrds were the first rock group to use a TAMBOURINE as an integral part of their music, their headless tambourine becoming as much a part of popular bands at the time than any other instrument outside of the electric guitar. NO ONE used them before The Byrds, and as an old fart, I should know. 7) The Bryds were the first rock group to introduce the music of BOB DYLAN to the entire world. Before that, he was just a "'NYC folk singer" (He owes them... BIG). 8) The Byrds were the first to use "message songs" to express their opposition to the Vietnam War. This was one of their most important contributions, in my opinion. 9) Many of the Byrd's original lineup started great, groundbreaking bands of their own. This illustrates their lasting legacy. If you can give me the name of even ONE American rock band who created as many new things that changed the entire face and sound of music in the 60's and 70's, I'd like to know who they are.

If y'all haven't seen it, check out hotel California: from the byrds to the eagles. History of la music scene

I wish the Beau Brummels would get their due as a good American folk-rock band.

Whatever anyone says, Roger / Jim Mcguinn was the Byrd's, Gene Clark may have been the best songwriter, David Crosby may have been the best singer , Chris Hillman was the late one on the scene , but Mcguinn held it all together, for better or worse in all their reincarnations,

Looked like I saw Larry Ramos from the Association in the New Christy Minstrels.

17 parts?!!! Thank you and...ARRRRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!

"I can see why Roger McGuinn & Gene Clark weren't happy with touring with these rather hokey, commercial Folk outfits." Hootenanny folk delivered the message of civil rights to a white America that was mostly ignoring or oblivious to the cancer of injustice. They were the product of the McCarthy years that had sent the Weavers on permanent performing vacation, the voice of youth speaking to the country club establishment about flaws in the establishment. They whispered, in a way, but after JFK's assassination and the march on Washington led by Martin Luther King, it stopped being cool to be apologetic about presenting the hard cold facts. That whisper becomes a shout against the status quo that excused all evil. The cream rose to the top and the wheel turned.

Why did parts 3 and 4 get pulled?

Actually, that's Larry Ramos (a Hawaiian, not an Asian), who later joined The Association!

Is there any way to get this documentary in "all one piece"?

Dubious info here, (Gene Clark was in "St. Kansas, Missouri")…?...although a great bask into Byrd-land. Oh what fun----NOBODY BETTER THAN THEM!!!

7:39 It's the New Mainstreet Singers!

There are a few interesting things said in this Part 1 of 17. The truest thing spoken was by David Crosby at 2:26. That is correct David! You never did do anything like that in your entire career! The other person that nauseates me watching this is Nigel Williamson starting at 3:26 and popping in and out again. This is the type of pompous and condescending limey who thinks he knows everything about music. He actually calls the Chad Mitchell Trio "Naff". Nice guy, you are old hippy dude.

7:33 wow, look at Larry Ramos.

In addition to the nauseating Nigel Williamson calling the Chad Mitchell Trio "naff" he accuses them of wearing a uniform of some sort. Hey Nigel! The same can be said of you, old hippy!

I can see why Roger McGuinn & Gene Clark weren't happy with touring with these rather hokey, commercial Folk outfits. haha

From what album is the song in the intro to?

What is the name of the song at the beginning of the video? Please please .

The Turtles were folk-rock. The Brummels were rock, or pop I guess, depending how your friends categorized them.

WHERE ARE EPISODES 3, 4, 7 AND 14? COME ON.

"Skinny McGuinny".....or Skinny Jim"..?"...Might be a reason Jim became Roger.......rather then the "subud" inspired decision ?

wow good thing these critics' faces aren't seen

That bald 'reviewer' in the sunglasses, he ALWAYS wears sunglasses. Hilarious.

60s chicks were so hot 6:47

velvet underground, byrds & beach boys are the only truly worthwile bands from the United States in the1960s

Hey "Richie Unterberger", take a shower, change your shirt comb whats left of your hair. You're being filmed my man!!!

weird to see an asian with a banjo

No wonder Dylan did not want anything to do with folk ! Look at them😂

there was only the beatles the stones and black sabbath that were to change music everyone else were just wannabe's