Unavailable for over 40 years, we're proud to present the first ever reissue of this monumental recording in its original, highly-sought-after mono incarnation, cut directly from the original Columbia Recordings analog mono masters, with perfect artwork restoration and meticulously faithful mastering. The standout track ofYesterday, nevertheless, is "My Back Pages," a good bet as the best-ever blend of lush Byrds harmonies and jangling guitar with Bob Dylan at his Finnegan's Wake lyrical best. A return to space-rock, "C.T.A.-102," should have been nominated for a Hugo, the annual prize for the best work in science fiction. Every bit as exciting was "Have You Seen Her Face," the album's second radio hit. This long awaited record, featuring their original music, many of the songs having been performed along with The Byrds classic hits through the years as they toured with The Byrds Celebration and then YOUNGER THAN YESTERDAY.Younger Than Yesterday, the Byrds' fourth album-and in some people's eyes, the pinnacle of their art-wastes no time, bursting out of the gates with still another national smash, "So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star." Spotlighting the jazzy trumpet of Hugh Masekela, this paean to outrageous rock stardom was a highlight of the Byrds' appearance at the Monterey Pop Festival, possibly the most thrilling gathering of the musical tribes, ever. On September 28, 2011, YOUNGER THAN YESTERDAY began a new recording project at Music Masters Recording Studio in St. In 2002, after David Crosby purchased the trademark "The Byrds", The Byrds Celebration changed their name to 'YOUNGER THAN YESTERDAY~a Tribute to The Byrds' and continue to tour nationally and internationally, including 2 tours of Brazil in 19. With the addition of Michael Curtis to the group, came the addition of some Curtis Brothers' classics, like "Southern Cross", recorded by Crosby, Stills & Nash, and "Blue Letter" recorded by Fleetwood Mac as well as a newer Gene Clark song "Gypsy Rider" which had been a regular featured song in The Byrds featuring Gene Clark that included Michael through most of the 80's. This line-up continued to tour, until Skip Battin retired from touring for health reasons in 1997. Michael Curtis, who had played extensively with both Michael Clarke and Gene Clark, as well as being a member of Crazy Horse, and The Curtis Brothers had recently relocated from Los Angeles,CA to Nashville,TN, and was introduced to Terry by their mutual friend Susan Heffernon, which led to an invitation to join THE BYRDS CELEBRATION. After an automobile accident involving Vince Barranco, Tim Politte, who had worked with Scott Nienhaus in his band, Acousticity and with The Nicolette Larson Band, joined The Byrds Celebration. Listen to Younger Than Yesterday (Reissue Edition with Bonus Tracks) by The Byrds on Apple Music. Stream songs including So You Want To Be a Rock n Roll Star, Have You Seen Her Face and more. Vince Barranco, a very talented session drummer in Nashville,TN, replaced Parsons, performing with THE BYRDS CELEBRATION on many tours of Europe and the U.S., as well as playing on The Rogers / Nienhaus Band CD 'Empty Room' recorded in St. Listen to Younger Than Yesterday (Reissue Edition with Bonus Tracks) by The Byrds on Apple Music. When Gremp returned to his gig with The Daredevils, Gene Parsons agreed to reunite with his old "Byrds' mate Skip Battin, and THE BYRDS CELEBRATION embarked on their first European Tour in 1994.Īt the end of this 1st tour of Europe for The Byrds Celebration, Gene Parsons left to work with Fender Guitars, designing guitars with his patented Stringbender mechanism, that he had designed for Clarence White. In early 1994, Terry Jones Rogers and Skip Battin formed The Byrds Celebration, along with newcomer Scott Nienhaus, who had been introduced to Rogers by their mutual friend Supe Granda of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, and Ron Gremp, also a member of The Daredevils. This line-up continued to tour nationally and internationally until Michael Clarke's untimely death, in December of 1993. This 4 piece line-up of Michael Clarke, Skip Battin, Jerry Sorn and Terry Jones Rogers then embarked on their first extensive tour of Europe, as The Byrds featuring Michael Clarke. At this point, Skip Battin stepped up to the bass position, as he did in his former stint with The Byrds. John York replaced Bernal on the 2nd half of a national tour, but departed after only a few months, flying home to be with his expectant wife. This line-up included Michael Clarke, Skip Battin, Carlos Bernal, Jerry Sorn and Terry Jones Rogers. This led to a long association with The Byrds, as Terry fronted the group on it's national and international tours. Terry Jones Rogers was invited to join The Byrds when they reformed in 1988, by Michael Clarke, the original drummer.
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