The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man - The Ed Sullivan Show

- On a Sunday night, December 12th 1965, The Byrds appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time. They performed their two number one hits. “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There is a Season)” followed by a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man.” Which, by the way, was the title cut to their debut album "Mr Tambourine Man."  This album was released earlier that year on June 21, 1965 and is credited with inspiring a whole new musical genre called ‘Folk-Rock’.

The crowd loved them and if the screams from the audience were any indicator, as they were for many Ed Sullivan Show artists, it seemed that the group would surely be asked back. Unfortunately and surprisingly, that was the one and only time that The Byrds would appear on The Ed Sullivan Show.

For those who are not familiar with The Byrds band members, you may be thinking, "that guy playing guitar on the left looks very familiar", but you can't place him. The reason being, you are not used to seeing him that clean cut. That actually is the infamous David Crosby. Yes, the one from Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. I know! Totally out of character look for him! But wait. How about that outfit? A big turtleneck sweater topped with a long black, what looks to be leather poncho? The other guys were dressed much more conservatively. I mean c'mon. It's 1965 and you're on TV. I guess David's radical streak had already kicked in at that young age.

Awesome tune though. Crank it up and watch. Pretend it's 1965.

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