On January 15, 1968, “Columbia” label released “The Notorious Byrd Brothers”, the fifth Byrds (The) studio album. It was recorded June – December, 1967, at the “Columbia Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Gary Usher.
Personnel:
- Roger McGuinn – vocals, lead guitar, Moog synthesizer
- David Crosby – vocals, rhythm guitar, electric bass
- Chris Hillman– vocals, electric bass, guitar, mandolin
- Michael Clarke– drums
- Gene Clark– backing vocal
- Clarence White, James Burton– guitar
- Red Rhodes– pedal steel guitar
- Paul Beaver, Terry Trotter – piano
- Paul Beaver, Gary Usher– Moog synthesizer
- Barry Goldberg– organ
- Dennis McCarthy– celeste
- Jim Gordon– drums
- Hal Blaine– drums
- Lester Harris, Raymond Kelley, Paul Bergstrom, Jacqueline Lustgarten – cello
- Victor Sazer, Carl West, William Armstrong – violin
- Alfred McKibbon – double bass
- Ann Stockton – harp
- Richard Hyde– trombone
- Jay Migliori– saxophone
- Roy Caron, Virgil Fums, Gary Weber – brass
- Dennis Faust, Gary Usher – percussion
- Curt Boettcher, Gary Usher – backing vocals
- Firesign Theatre– sound effects
Track listing:
- Artificial Energy – Roger McGuinn,Chris Hillman, Michael Clarke
- Goin’ Back – Carole King, Gerry Goffin
- Natural Harmony – Chris Hillman
- Draft Morning – David Crosby, Chris Hillm, Roger McGuinn
- Wasn’t Born to Follow – Carole King, Gerry Goffin
- Get to You – Gene Clark and Roger McGuinn
- Change Is Now – Chris Hillman, Roger McGuinn
- Old John Robertson – Chris Hillman, Roger McGuinn
- Tribal Gathering – David Crosby, Chris Hillma
- Dolphin’s Smile – David Crosby, Chris Hillman, Roger McGuinn
- Space Odyssey – Roger McGuinn, Robert J. Hippard
