The album features vocal contributions from exbyrds members david crosby and chris hillman. James roger mcguinn born james joseph mcguinn iii on july, 1942 known professionally as roger mcguinn and previously as jim mcguinn, is an american singersongwriter and guitarist. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Roger mcguinn back from rio albums that time forgot. Roger mcguinn back from rio album art roger mcguinn. The dillard back porch bluegrass 1963live almost 1964 these 2 records were made in l a after they. The liner notes booklet indicates a track back from rio interlude between your love is a gold mine and if we never meet again. After spending the better part of the 1980s as a solo acoustic troubadour, byrds cofounder roger mcguinn landed a contract for a solo album with arista records at the turn of the 1990s. Com, michael robertson, gave a compelling demo, and was backed by the testimony of roger mcguinn, founder of the byrds, a popular band of the 1960s. Roger mcguinn news, music performances and show video clips. In 1989 i recorded a solo cd, back from rio, for arista records. Roger mcguinn back from rio cd 91 really glad to have found this one at the goodwill with the byrds singer. September 14, 2016 september 24, 2016 chris capelle.
Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Hence the wry injoke title on his album back from rio in 1990, mcguinns first solo outing. Featuring tom petty, mike campbell, and exbyrds david crosby and chris hillman, the resultant album had a strangely modern feel, although it was primarily driven by mcguinn s trademark rickenbacker 12string. Roger mcguinn news, music performances and show video.
Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. He explained to his parents that their first song was written by bob dylan of peter, paul and mary fame. Cdr 01 interview 02 chimes of freedom 03 interview 04 ballad of easy rider 05 interview. Mar 19, 2019 roger mcguinn back from rio cd 91 really glad to have found this one at the goodwill with the byrds singer. In november of 1995 i began a project for the preservation of the music i love, folk music. Guitarist, songwriter and former member of the byrds. They tend to be mostly folk oriented thunderbyrd i have not heard, so i dont know how good it is. Roger mcguinn back from rio page 4 steve hoffman music. Featuring tom petty, mike campbell, and exbyrds david crosby and chris hillman, the resultant album had a strangely modern feel, although it was primarily driven by mcguinns trademark.
Mar 27, 2007 mcguinn, crosby, hillman, and jorgenson are credited as players and the track is identified as from the song back from rio. Roger mcguinn born july, 1942, chicago, illinois, usa is an american musician, best known for being the lead singer and lead guitarist of the byrds. Back from rio is the sixth studio album by american singersongwriter and guitarist roger mcguinn cofounder of the byrds. Back from rio, an album by roger mcguinn on spotify.
This isnt such a problem since its by far the best cd in the set the sound is pretty good quality and amongst several byrds songs there are plenty from his last big studio album back from rio. It was released in january 1991, more than a decade after mcguinn s previous solo album, thunderbyrd. This radio show includes songs by byrds, mcguinn, tom petty and others. The first was jinglejangle generating ringing arpeggios based on banjo finger picking styles he learned while at the old town school of folk which was influential in the folk rock genre. So far i have the the 2 albums on one cd roger mcguinn 1973and peace on you 1974, also the follow up 2 albums on one cd roger mcguinn and band 1975 and cardiff rose 1976. Hence the wry injoke title on his album back from rio in 1990.
He was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame for his work with the byrds. Find roger mcguinn discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from roger mcguinn at the discogs marketplace. The album was issued following the release of the byrds box set and musically it leans on the sound of the byrds thanks to mcguinns ringing 12. Mcguinn, a chicago native, studied at the old town school of folk music and was active on chicagos folk scene, where he was strongly influenced as a teenager by bob gibson. While mixing the 100 songs of this four cd set at rogers side and proof reading the 40page booklet at the summit road studios in parker, colo. The byrds roger mcguinn works to preserve folk music. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Back from rio was mcguinns first solo album in over a decade and is his best since his first roger mcguinn, perhaps even better. Here you can buy and download music mp3 roger mcguinn. How miles davis helped the byrds, and why guitarist roger. Features song lyrics for roger mcguinn s back from rio album. The album features vocal contributions from exbyrds members. The byrds roger mcguinn works to preserve folk music singerguitarist roger mcguinn, best known as leader of the byrds, is a folkrock pioneer.
Listen free to roger mcguinn back from rio someone to love, car phone and more. Bob dylan 30th anniversary concert celebration deluxe. It all begins when you open the package and see a letter he wrote to his family in 1965 on the back of a publicity photo of his new group, the byrds. This is a continuation of my country discography blog with all new entries starting.
Back from rio was mcguinn s first solo album in over a decade and is his best since his first roger mcguinn, perhaps even better. Roger mcguinn, prior to forming the byrds, toured and performed folk musicwith the limeliters, chad mitchell trio and bobby darin as a guitarist and banjo player. While the album received widespread acclaim critically and was a commercial success, it didnt provide any career traction and any chance for a hit followup was squandered. James roger mcguinn, known professionally as roger mcguinn and previously as jim mcguinn, is an american musician. One day he played back from rio and was intrigued by the song without your love. Jul 19, 2010 when jim mcguinn changed his name to roger in 67 during a period of chaos without and within for the byrds, there were those who thought it was an elaborate hoax. Roger mcguinn born james mcguinn iii is most famous for being a founding member, singer, guitarist, and songwriter in the byrds. Country, outlaw country, bluegrass, countrysouthernblues rock. Mcguinn rejoined gene clark and chris hillman in 1978 on capitol records for three albums.
It certainly sees him at his most byrdlike his rickenbacker playing is inspired check out car phone with its solos evocative of his eight miles high best. He is best known for being the frontman and leader of the byrds. Oct 19, 2012 roger mcguinn disbanded the byrds in 1973 to pursue his dream of a solo career. In 1991, he released his comeback solo album, back from rio, to successful acclaim. Mcguinn s light voice moves easily from soft folk to shoutitout blues. Lots of guest stars including tom petty and some of the heartbreakers. In 1981 roger decided it was time to return to his folk roots and began touring solo acoustic. I have also another solo member bunch of rips by gene clark i got from another blog and will soon post this. Sweet memories is a trip down memory lane for roger mcguinn. It certainly sees him at his most byrdlike his rickenbacker playing is inspired check out car phone with its.
True to jims modus operandi, he hurried home and listened to the songs on. Roger mcguinn download all rock songs roger mcguinn. Turn turn turn roger mcguinn my back pages roger mcguinn oh suzannah byrds note. It was released on january 8, 1991, more than a decade after mcguinn s previous solo album, thunderbyrd. Hence the wry injoke title on his album back from rio in 1990, mcguinns first solo outing for about 12 years. Someone to love car phone you bowed down suddenly blue the trees are all gone king of the hill without your love the time has come your love is a gold mine back from rio interlude if we never meet again. Bob dylan the 30th anniversary concert celebration bdr. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. The tune mcguinn and comrades david crosby, chris hillman, gene clark and michael clarke cut was a cover of bob dylans mr. Since that bands demise he has had moderate success as a solo artist, working with many other artists, including bob dylan and tom petty. Tambourine man, rearranged from 24 to 44 time, with mcguinns. Jim had taken off to rio and been replaced by his lookalike brother, said paulisdead paranoids and conspiracy theorists. It was released in january 1991, more than a decade after mcguinns previous solo album, thunderbyrd.
You can buy latest album limited edition 2004 roger mcguinn. Exleader of the byrds sets a laid back pace with mournful blues. Arista records released back from rio in 1991, a rock album that included his friends, tom petty and the heartbreakers, elvis costello, chris hillman. Chestnut mare and my back pages are acoustic live in the studio tracks by roger that are unavailable elsewhere. Exleader of the byrds sets a laidback pace with mournful blues. Its good to hear mcguinn with a full band the trees are all gone boils with ecoconcern, king of the hill is a jangly tale of rock star. Curiously, however, it doesnt appear that the track was included in the actual music program. Back from rio is the sixth studio album by american singersongwriter, guitarist and cofounder of the byrds roger mcguinn. One day he played back from rio and was intrigued by the song. The byrds one constant, the keen singersongwriterguitarist helped define the folk rock mood of the 1960s. Roger mcguinn back from rio lyrics and tracklist genius.
Each month i would record a song, print the lyrics and chords, add a personal note and put it on my web site. May 18, 2016 30 seconds of roger mcguinn my back pages prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. Waylon jennings discografia waylon jennings at jds 1964 01 crying 02 sally was a good old girl 03 burning memories 04 big mamou 05 mon. During his time with the byrds 19641973, mcguinn developed two innovative and highly influential styles of electric guitar playing. Discover video clips of recent music performances and more on mtv. Features guest performances from elvis costello, tom pettey and various members of the eagles, the heartbreakers and the byrds. Back from rio was released in 1990, to great critical acclaim, and made it to number 44 on the us charts, proving that there was still a big interest in the onetime byrds leader. A couple introduced themselves to me after they realized i was the wife. Mcguinn, crosby, hillman, and jorgenson are credited as players and the track is identified as from the song back from rio.