On January 30, 2025, Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull died aged 78. She was singer and actress, regarded as one of the lead female artists during the British Invasion in the United States. In 2009, Faithfull received the “World Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement” at the “Women’s World Awards”. In 2011, she was awarded the “Commandeur of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres”, one of France’s highest cultural honours. As leader Faithfull released 22 studio and 4 live albums.
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The Byrds: Mr. Tambourine Man
On June 21, 1965, “Columbia” label released “Mr. Tambourine Man”, The Byrds debut album. It was recorded January 20 – April 22, 1965, at “Columbia Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Terry Melcher. “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “Mr. Tambourine Man” at number 232 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.
Personnel:
- Jim McGuinn – vocals. lead guitar
- Gene Clark- vocals, rhythm guitar, tambourine
- David Crosby – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Jerry Cole – rhythm guitar
- Leon Russell- electric piano
- Larry Knechtel- electric bass
- Chris Hillman- electric bass
- Michael Clarke- drums
- Hal Blaine– drums
- Barry Feinstein – photography
Track listing:
- Tambourine Man – Bob Dylan
- I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better – Gene Clark
- Spanish Harlem Incident – Bob Dylan
- You Won’t Have to Cry – Gene Clark, Jim McGuinn
- Here Without You – Gene Clark
- The Bells of Rhymney – Idris Davies, Pete Seeger
- All I Really Want to Do – Bob Dylan
- I Knew I’d Want You – Gene Clark
- It’s No Use – Gene Clark, Jim McGuinn
- Don’t Doubt Yourself, Babe – Jackie DeShannon
- Chimes of Freedom – Bob Dylan
- We’ll Meet Again – Ross Parker, Hughie Charles
