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:

1. Artificial Energy – Roger McGuinn,Chris Hillman, Michael Clarke
2. Goin’ Back – Carole King, Gerry Goffin
3. Natural Harmony – Chris Hillman
4. Draft Morning – David Crosby, Chris Hillm, Roger McGuinn
5. Wasn’t Born to Follow – Carole King, Gerry Goffin
6. Get to You – Gene Clark and Roger McGuinn
7. Change Is Now – Chris Hillman, Roger McGuinn
8. Old John Robertson – Chris Hillman, Roger McGuinn
9. Tribal Gathering – David Crosby, Chris Hillma
10. Dolphin’s Smile – David Crosby, Chris Hillman, Roger McGuinn
11. Space Odyssey – Roger McGuinn, Robert J. Hippard