On November 10, 1969, “Columbia” label released “Ballad of Easy Rider”, the eighth Byrds (The) album. It was recorded June – August, 1969, at “Columbia Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Terry Melcher. The album got it name after the song “Ballad of Easy Rider”, ( by Roger McGuinn with help from Bob Dylan), as the theme song for the 1969 film, Easy Rider.

Personnel:

• Roger McGuinn – vocals, guitar
• Clarence White – vocals, lead guitar
• John York – vocals, electric bass
• Gene Parsons – vocals, drums, guitar, banjo
• Byron Berline- fiddle
• Glen D. Hardin- organ
• Terry Melcher- string section, backing vocals

Track listing:

1. Ballad of Easy Rider – Roger McGuinn
2. Fido – John York
3. Oil in My Lamp – traditional, arranged Gene Parsons, Clarence White
4. Tulsa County Blue – Pamela Polland
5. Jack Tarr the Sailor – traditional, arranged Roger McGuinn
6. Jesus Is Just Alright – Arthur Reynolds
7. It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue – Bob Dylan
8. There Must Be Someone – Vern Gosdin, Cathy Gosdin, Rex Gosdin
9. Gunga Din – Gene Parsons
10. Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) – Woody Guthrie, Martin Hoffman
11. Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins – Zeke Manners, Scott Seely