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By the time Roger McGuinn, David Crosby, Chris Hillman, and Michael Clarke entered the studio to begin work on this album, they were basically falling apart at the seams. 'Ladyfriend', a song written by Crosby, had just failed miserably as a chart single despite the fact that he lobbied hard to get it released. This coupled with the fact that he made what the rest of the band considered an embarrassing political speech onstage during their set at the Monterey Pop Festival, and then sat in with rivals the Buffalo Springfield the following day pushed McGuinn and Hillman in particular to the limits of their patience. Then, for the Notorious sessions, Crosby presented a song called 'Triad', written about a threesome, and although McGuinn and Hillman reluctantly agreed to record it, they later decided to place a less controversial Goffin & King pop number called 'Goin' Back' on the album instead. Crosby declared the song banal and refused to sing on it. A few too many studio flareups later, McGuinn and Hillman finally screeched up into the Hollywood Hills in their Jaguars and fired Crosby on the spot. Also brooding during this period was drummer Michael Clarke, who had always borne the brunt of the other band members' rage while recording. He was by far the least accomplished member of the band musically, and when they suggested bringing in a studio drummer to embellish some tracks (Jim Gordon, later of Derek & the Dominos fame), he finally declared he'd had enough and moved to Hawaii to get away from the music scene altogether. So, McGuinn and Hillman were left to cobble together an album with the help of producer Gary Usher (known for his work with Brian Wilson, the Millenium, Sagittarius and many others). The fact that it turned out to be one of the defining albums of the 60s psychedelic pop experience was either a sheer stroke of luck, or a testament to McGuinn and Hillman's determination to prove that they didn't need Crosby's help to construct their masterpiece.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Byrds' Notorious Byrd Brothers'? A: 'The Byrds' Notorious Byrd Brothers' primarily explores the band's internal struggles during the recording of their album, highlighting the tensions among members like Roger McGuinn, David Crosby, and Chris Hillman.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ric Menck, who provides an in-depth analysis of the album and its historical context.
- Q: When was 'The Byrds' Notorious Byrd Brothers' published? A: The book was published on January 30, 2007.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Byrds' Notorious Byrd Brothers' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book consists of 152 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Byrds' Notorious Byrd Brothers' is categorized under History & Criticism.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include band dynamics, creative conflicts, and the cultural impact of the album during the 1960s psychedelic pop era.
- Q: Does the book cover the recording process of the album? A: Yes, it provides insights into the recording sessions and the challenges the band faced while creating the album.
- Q: Is there any discussion about specific songs from the album? A: Yes, the book discusses specific songs, including 'Ladyfriend' and 'Triad', and the controversies surrounding them.