Ballad of Easy Rider

Ballad of Easy Rider is an album by American band The Byrds, released in 1969 (see 1969 in music). It is the second album featuring the new line-up of Roger McGuinn, Clarence White, Gene Parsons and John York.

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The Byrds - 1969 - 1969 in music - Roger McGuinn - Clarence White - Gene Parsons - John York

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Bob Dylan had been asked by the producers of Easy Rider to compose a theme song for their film, but he instead wrote out a couplet and had it sent to Roger McGuinn with the instructions to flesh it out. The result was the title track, "Ballad Of Easy Rider."

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Bob Dylan - Easy Rider

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Terry Melcher, producer of The Byrds first two albums in 1965, returned to the dials to helm Ballad of Easy Rider, beginning an association that would stretch even longer than their first one. In addition, the songwriting mix showed all members taking part.

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Terry Melcher - 1965

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Ballad of Easy Rider revived The Byrds' commercial fortunes, giving them their first US Top 40 album in two years.

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