Sweetheart of the Rodeo

Sweetheart of the Rodeo is an album by American country rock band The Byrds, released on July 29, 1968 (see 1968 in music). Though The Byrds were not the first to fuse country and rock, they quickly became one of the most popular acts of the time to do so. With the talents of legendary country musician Gram Parsons, The Byrds released a long series of rock albums fixed with various influences, including bluegrass, folk and country music. Sweetheart of the Rodeo is widely regarded as one of The Byrds' key albums.

Personnel

• Clarence White - Guitar, Vocals
• John Hartford - Banjo, Guitar
• Chris Hillman - Bass, Mandolin, Guitar (Bass), Vocals
• Gram Parsons - Guitar, Vocals
• Lloyd Green - Guitar (Steel)
• Earl Ball - Piano
• Adam Block - Project Director
• Charlie Bragg - Engineer
• Jon Corneal - Drums
• Roy Halee - Engineer
• Roy M. "Junior" Husky - Bass
• Kevin Kelley - Drums
• Jay Dee Maness - Guitar (Steel)
• Roger McGuinn - Banjo, Guitar, Vocals
• Gary Usher - Producer, Producer

Sources

• Sweetheart Of The Rodeo CD booklet essay, David Fricke, c.1997.
• AllMusicGuide.com
• "Top Pop Albums 1955-2001", Joel Whitburn, c.2002.
• Byrd Watcher - A Field Guide To Sweetheart Of The Rodeo