When listing the most influential bands of the sixties, most people tend to forget
The Byrds. They were one of the first groups to combine traditional or contemporary folk songs with electric guitars and drums and later in their career introduced country to the world of rock music. They inspired bands like R.E.M., Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers or Teenage Fanclub and almost everyone (including me) ever to choose a
Rickenbacker guitar over one made by Fender or Gibson…
Until he left the band in 1966 – for reasons of, amongst others, fear of flying (!) –
Gene Clark was the main songwriter of The Byrds. Although he rejoined the band for one album in 1973, he never again gained much commercial success. He died of drug- and alcohol-related health issues in 1991.
And yes, that
is Katey "
Peggy Bundy/
Leela" Sagal…
The Byrds: Feel A Whole Lot BetterThe Byrds: Feel A Whole Lot Better (alternate take)Gene Clark: Feel A Whole Lot BetterGene Clark & Carla Olson: Feel A Whole Lot Better (live)Dave & The Stone Hearts: Feel A Whole Lot BetterMarble Phrogg: Feel A Whole Lot BetterThe Barracudas: Feel A Whole Lot BetterThe Flamin' Groovies: Feel A Whole Lot BetterDinosaur Jr: Feel A Whole Lot BetterTom Petty: Feel A Whole Lot BetterElf Power: Feel A Whole Lot BetterTeenage Fanclub: Feel A Whole Lot BetterJohnny Rivers: Feel A Whole Lot BetterKatey Sagal: Feel A Whole Lot BetterCharles Lyonheart: Feel A Whole Lot BetterGeorge Elliott: Feel A Whole Lot BetterIf you happen to have another version of this song, feel free to
send it in and I'll include it in this list.
Labels: Cover, Music, The Byrds
