![]() ![]() This is further enhanced by the chopping rhythm guitar and frantic drumming.Īlthough the song may not have been directly inspired by drugs, it placed the Byrds firmly at the forefront of the emerging psychedelic movement and remains one of the finest singles of the mid 60s. Ironically, by the time the song was released Clarke had left the band, citing a fear of flying.Īlways open to diverse influences, McGuinn's memorable guitar lick was inspired by jazz saxophonist John Coltrane's 'India', and his sparkling modal runs during the solos were a direct imitation of Coltrane's 'sheets of sound' style, perfectly reflecting the lyric's sense of dislocation and confusion. The original title, Six Miles High (the cruising height of a transatlantic airliner), was changed after it was decided 'Eight' sounded more poetic. Their visit wasn't particularly well received by the press, and they were threatened with legal action by London band The Birds, hence the line "nowhere is there warmth to be found / among those afraid of losing their ground."Ĭlarke had already established himself as the bands most assured writer, with his literate folk rock tunes a highlight of their early canon. That fall, the band participated in a tour spearheaded by. Largely written by Gene Clark after a night spent partying with Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones, the lyrics are filled with references to the culture shock felt by the band. But as their busy 1965 - which included two albums and many live appearances - started to wind down, the Byrds were getting restless. Voici la liste des disques publiés en 1965 sélectionnés par les membres de la page Facebook Eight Miles High. of 12 < Prev 1 5 6 7 8 9 12 Next > AFOS Forum Resident Location: Brisbane,Australia Saint Johnny said: So be it.![]() Thread Status: Not open for further replies. The failure of "Eight Miles High" to reach the Billboard Top 10 is usually attributed to the broadcasting ban, but some commentators have suggested the song's complexity and uncommercial nature were greater factors.On release, it was widely misinterpreted as a drug song and was banned by many radio stations, but was actually inspired by The Byrds' first trip to London in 1965, the "rain grey town/ known for its sound". Eight Miles High - Recorded in December 1965, wow Discussion in ' Music Corner ' started by jwb1231970. Eight Miles High is one of those songs that I wish was 9 or 10 minutes long. Eight Miles High - Recorded in December 1965, wow Discussion in Music Corner started by jwb1231970, Mar 22, 2019. ![]() The band strenuously denied these allegations at the time, but in later years both Clark and Crosby admitted that the song was at least partly inspired by their own drug use. between 1965 & 1967, including Mr Tambourine Man, All I Really Want To Do, the essential Eight Miles High & So You Want To Be A Rock n Roll Star. Eight Miles High - Recorded in December 1965, wow Discussion in Music Corner started by jwb1231970, Mar 22, 2019. radio ban shortly after its release, following allegations published in the broadcasting trade journal the Gavin Report regarding perceived drug connotations in its lyrics. Accordingly, critics often cite "Eight Miles High" as being the first bona fide psychedelic rock song, as well as a classic of the counterculture era. Musically influenced by Ravi Shankar and John Coltrane, the song was influential in developing the musical styles of psychedelic rock, raga rock, and psychedelic pop. It was first released as a single on March 14, 1966. "Eight Miles High" is a song by the American rock band the Byrds, written by Gene Clark, Jim McGuinn (a.k.a.
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