People talk Crosby, people talk McGuinn, people talk Hillman...I just wish more people realized and understood the greatness and influence of Gene Clark and the Byrds. They sure did.
I think as the years have gone by, Gene's work has become more and more appreciated. He was the most talented member of the original band and his recorded legacy confirms that. Its funny really that i think time has also shown Hillman to probably be the second most talented, albeit with a chip on his shoulder but he has mellowed as the years have gone by. Roger needed the Byrds, and i wouldn't downplay his major contribution through his groundbreaking 12 string work , however post Byrds he has not made one really decent album , and i know as i;ve bought them. Crosby great harmony singer , but thats it , his songwriting imho is average at best.
Years ago, I always looked forward to a new Gene Clark solo album. He never disappointed me. His songwriting was on par with Dylan, and he had a one of a kind singing voice with bottomless soul. He is missed.
First heard this covered by Dave Edmunds on a brilliant compilation of his music. John Fogerty wrote it -- loved his version the great "Blue Moon Swamlp" -- but love this version the best. Gene's is incomparable -- his voice, his arrangements. And Carla was the perfect roots/country duet partner for him in the '80s.
Gene Clark was a founding father of "folk rock" as a key member of The Byrds and their best songwriter. After the Byrds, he also influenced the birth of country-rock through his work with country roots artists Dillard & Clark. In the latter part of his career, he teamed briefly with Carla Olson--formerly of The Textones-- for a brilliant album called "So Rebellious a Lover" The song performed on this video appeared on that album....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Carla Olson was born and raised in Austin, TX. I've known her since she was in high school. She's a good person and a good friend. She's also a good record producer. She produced two of John Paul Jones (yes that JPJ) CD's. Carla and Kathy Valentine were in a band in Austin before they moved to California. The rest is history.
This was the album -- "So Rebellious A LOver" -- that introduced me to Gene Clark. So many great songs, so much great work with Carla Olson. Such a gifted musician and songwriter. Wish there were a live performance of these two singing "Through The Morning, Through The Night."
I like this, beofe ilost everything to a fire, my fav album was Gene with the dillards, songs were great, both albums, nice to hear this , never heard of the gal,,glad we have youtube
@MrBruceBarham Carla is a true singer & has been around the block for over 30 years........dating back to the 70's. has played in venue's throughout her career, a laid back performerm but a solid person and true singer to say the least
8-2020 .Enjoyed The Great Post ! Its good to know John Fogerty wrote the Song.....Goodness, Grace Happiness and good Health ! ol man way down in TX...Angels and Singing !
This is more folk than country, very good cover. John Fogerty's live version is my favorite. Gene was the best songwriter in the Byrds, too bad they could not keep it together longer.
"Dillard and Clark" seamlessly blended bluegrass, country and rock and was done in 1969, a full 10 years before JD Crowe and the New South gained great acclaim (and hatred)for doing the same thing. Just listen to their rendition of "Crying Holy". This is a lovely country themed rendition of Fogarty's great rock a billy tune.
When Gene left The Byrds...it was the beginning of the end. He was the only one of the Byrds who had a true male lead vocal voice. He was also eye candy for legions of female fans. But all that pales in comparison to his talent as a songwriter. Sadly, the divorce from The Byrds ended up bad for Gene too. The music industry couldn't figure out what to do with him and a lot of his GREAT stuff remained unmarketed, and hence, obscure. BTW I would pay megabucks to get a DVD of the full concert!!!
All of Gene's recordings with Doug Dillard are available on a single cd which is actually very inexpensive. "So Rebelious A Lover" has been recently rereleased on CD as well. Both are nicely done and well worth it.
Gene's own behavior and constant drinking were also major problems for his career. Didn't stop him from writing great songs though. One after another right up to the end.
Rossm3838 I’ve shared with others, and will with you, Gene pretty clearly had some significant mental issues. I’m not an expert, but even in times when he was seemingly sober, he showed signs of schizophrenia. I’m not trying to explain away his substance abuse issues, his unreliability or his terrible track record as a human being over chunks of his life. But if you’ve ever really watched footage of Gene playing, and noticed him go to some far-off place with his eyes, like he’s the only guy in the room...that’s not for the crowd. He’s looking for aliens in the back, and his next song may be about them
@@TR-yi8up His awful track record as a human being? A schizophrenic? Right. I see. He did write some incredibly beautiful songs, this is not one of them.
@@christiannoble1166 John forgery wrote this one and gene makes it his own Bob Dylan told gene that he bob would have been proud of having written Spanish guitar.
Genes vocal range and knack for singing a solid melody made harmony fun I bet, and carla does great...Im not familiar with Carla Olsen...what is her history???/
Tom, I wanted to know who he was as well. I believe it is Hubert "Hoot" Hester. He was a member of the Grand Old Opry staff band. There is a Wikipedia page about him.
@McGarVision Don't be so sure. A lot of these bands don't even look at youtube. And even to the extent that they do, I think they are more apt to look at video clips their own material.
@ClubViking63 I googled her, shes down quite a lot with several people..I certainly like what she did with gene.....there's a sense of earthiness , a reality that shes really a musician instead of a singer, ya know?
I have been listening to this performance and actually like it far better than John Fogarty's, and Fogarty wrote the song! Shows you what a great song can do. Kudos to John and Gene is missed so badly.
@@bobsyeruncle1469 John Fogerty good though his band was, not in Gene's class. Gene was a true musical pioneer. Any respect i had for Fogerty disappeared when i read his autobiography what a jerk
Gene explained that he didn't leave because of flying. He inferred that he left because of the company he was flying with. The internal petty squabbles and the jealousy from the group that as the main song writer he was receiving the royalties. His guitar playing was taken away, his lead sing role was taken away and fewer and fewer of his songs appeared on the next album. Why wouldn't you leave?
well the fear of flying was just a bs rumor ....everyone. well., a lot of people have problems as they mature..drug addiction has to be the worse...but many pass thru it as a phase.....I liked genes tunes with what the group as a whole did with them in the studio....I tried to enjoy his solo efforts but they were too thick with dark depression to enjoy much beyond that introvert realm...i loved what he did with dillards....I think he was indeed the more outgoing writer in the Byrds....
Their radio is playing something totally different than what I hear on a Saturday Night. The Wolfman never played any of this WWVA Jamboree crap. This song was meant to be played uptempo and raucous.
+64JBran Yeah, the Wolfman was probably playing "House of the Rising Sun"... good rock by the Animals, OOPS er uh no, I mean originally by a folkie from WWVA or thereabouts. THINK FLEXIBLE when it comes to music.
+TheFizz40 A pointless argument fellas. Good songs have a life beyond the person who wrote them or did them best--does it mean "hands off" for any other interpretations? Just appreciate the fact that Fogerty's work is being celebrated by others--that's the way music lives on.
I forgot to give this a "thumbs up" 16 years ago. Fixed it!
People talk Crosby, people talk McGuinn, people talk Hillman...I just wish more people realized and understood the greatness and influence of Gene Clark and the Byrds. They sure did.
I think many of us know what a great artist gene was. He wrote more of the byrds songs and hence was paid more than the rest causing some jealousy
Gram Parsons' biographer David Meyer called The Byrds a nest of vipers.
The Byrds lineup with Gene Clark was magical
I think as the years have gone by, Gene's work has become more and more appreciated. He was the most talented member of the original band and his recorded legacy confirms that. Its funny really that i think time has also shown Hillman to probably be the second most talented, albeit with a chip on his shoulder but he has mellowed as the years have gone by. Roger needed the Byrds, and i wouldn't downplay his major contribution through his groundbreaking 12 string work , however post Byrds he has not made one really decent album , and i know as i;ve bought them. Crosby great harmony singer , but thats it , his songwriting imho is average at best.
Years ago, I always looked forward to a new Gene Clark solo album. He never disappointed me. His songwriting was on par with Dylan, and he had a one of a kind singing voice with bottomless soul. He is missed.
You can tell those Nashville Cats in the band really LOVE to play on a great song with great singers!
Their unique voices blend wonderfully. Neither Gene nor Carla has yet to get the attention each deserves.
One of the most under-appreciated talents.
Gene and Carla look and sound soo beautiful together on this! We're big fans.
First heard this covered by Dave Edmunds on a brilliant compilation of his music. John Fogerty wrote it -- loved his version the great "Blue Moon Swamlp" -- but love this version the best. Gene's is incomparable -- his voice, his arrangements. And Carla was the perfect roots/country duet partner for him in the '80s.
check out bob woodruff's cover
@@direwolf6234 Thanks, I did. He's very authentic, very respectful of Fogerty and all the country greats. Enjoyable!
So beautiful
Gene Clark was a founding father of "folk rock" as a key member of The Byrds and their best songwriter. After the Byrds, he also influenced the birth of country-rock through his work with country roots artists Dillard & Clark. In the latter part of his career, he teamed briefly with Carla Olson--formerly of The Textones-- for a brilliant album called "So Rebellious a Lover" The song performed on this video appeared on that album....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
yes, your so right........God bless Gene and bless his soul.....I miss his beautiful music...too long. What has it been??? 17 years ago.......
I'm not going the what we've lost route. Gene was a good soul and consummate gentleman. We were lucky to have him and his beautiful legacy. ♥️
What a great voice Gene Clark had.
Gene is so great and so missed!
Carla Olson was born and raised in Austin, TX. I've known her since she was in high school. She's a good person and a good friend. She's also a good record producer. She produced two of John Paul Jones (yes that JPJ) CD's. Carla and Kathy Valentine were in a band in Austin before they moved to California. The rest is history.
They are an excellent pair.
This was the album -- "So Rebellious A LOver" -- that introduced me to Gene Clark. So many great songs, so much great work with Carla Olson. Such a gifted musician and songwriter. Wish there were a live performance of these two singing "Through The Morning, Through The Night."
When Gene was "on" he was REALLY on......great song.
I like this, beofe ilost everything to a fire, my fav album was Gene with the dillards, songs were great, both albums, nice to hear this , never heard of the gal,,glad we have youtube
It is so cool when this stuff comes out of the woodwork. It makes me love TH-cam again, briefly.
Great tune!❤
@MrBruceBarham Carla is a true singer & has been around the block for over 30 years........dating back to the 70's. has played in venue's throughout her career, a laid back performerm but a solid person and true singer to say the least
8-2020 .Enjoyed The Great Post ! Its good to know John Fogerty wrote the Song.....Goodness, Grace Happiness and good Health ! ol man way down in TX...Angels and Singing !
All my days are passed, Gene Clark, a time travelers delight.
The original SOUL of the Byrds was Gene Clark. Great songwriter and vocalist and not a bad guitarist in his own write.
Gene slightly mixes up a lyric and then Carla gets it right. Gives her a quick smile. A very nice moment and a rare one for Gene.
Love It!!!!!
I still say that jacket's a good look for Gene - gonna start lookin' for one around Hollywood
in Thrift Shops and what not.
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I hear a bit of Sylvia Fricker in Carla's voice. Good stuff
Cool observation. Great Canadian artist.
I just love it. That is all.
an undeniably magical team!
can a song possibly make me any happier? thanks Carla and Gene.💜
Thanks for the info! The harmony here is outstanding!
Sorry to hear that Clark passed away. Gene Clark, rest in peace!
This is more folk than country, very good cover. John Fogerty's live version is my favorite. Gene was the best songwriter in the Byrds, too bad they could not keep it together longer.
To me, this song has always sounded like something that Gene would have written. This video is the first time I've ever seen him sing.
Except that it sounds like something that Fogerty would have written more - oh wait, he DID write it more and performs it better in my opinion.
Forgive me, I never heard of these folks before but there is talent there.
Reminds me of Ian & Sylvia's style of duet singing.
bonita vesion , la de John Fogerty queda especial
"Dillard and Clark" seamlessly blended bluegrass, country and rock and was done in 1969, a full 10 years before JD Crowe and the New South gained great acclaim (and hatred)for doing the same thing. Just listen to their rendition of "Crying Holy". This is a lovely country themed rendition of Fogarty's great rock a billy tune.
Blonds and Fogerty....am I in heaven?
Excellent Version!
Incredible performance.
Sparky version, part of a truly great album
he was great even choosing songs and doing covers!
This is great and I'm a big Gene fan, but I like Rick Nelson's harder-rocking version with his Stone Canyon band.
When Gene left The Byrds...it was the beginning of the end. He was the only one of the Byrds who had a true male lead vocal voice. He was also eye candy for legions of female fans. But all that pales in comparison to his talent as a songwriter. Sadly, the divorce from The Byrds ended up bad for Gene too. The music industry couldn't figure out what to do with him and a lot of his GREAT stuff remained unmarketed, and hence, obscure. BTW I would pay megabucks to get a DVD of the full concert!!!
Gene explains that he didn't leave because of flying- maybe more like the company he was flying with and the hard time they were giving him.
All of Gene's recordings with Doug Dillard are available on a single cd which is actually very inexpensive. "So Rebelious A Lover" has been recently rereleased on CD as well. Both are nicely done and well worth it.
@MrBruceBarham country rocker going back to the 60's, tough strong lady that will out sing anyone
Approximately what year was this version performed? And what show, if you know?
I LOVE IT! thanks.
McGarVision thank you very much for uploading. Like it. Please feel free just to add some info on the clip. Where was the concert and when?
Last song the Jayhawks did at first ave....Tim and Karen it sounded great!!!!!
It's so much better than the album version!
@DougM63 I'm sure the Jayhawks will see your comment posted here on a Gene Clark video,
Actually Gene's from Tipton Missouri and went to Raytown High School in Kansas City. probably not a Jayhawker
Cuthbert gave it already 5 stars. Do you happen to know who the mandoline plager is? Anyone? Thanks in advance.
Gene's own behavior and constant drinking were also major problems for his career. Didn't stop him from writing great songs though. One after another right up to the end.
Rossm3838 I’ve shared with others, and will with you, Gene pretty clearly had some significant mental issues. I’m not an expert, but even in times when he was seemingly sober, he showed signs of schizophrenia. I’m not trying to explain away his substance abuse issues, his unreliability or his terrible track record as a human being over chunks of his life. But if you’ve ever really watched footage of Gene playing, and noticed him go to some far-off place with his eyes, like he’s the only guy in the room...that’s not for the crowd. He’s looking for aliens in the back, and his next song may be about them
@@TR-yi8up His awful track record as a human being? A schizophrenic? Right. I see.
He did write some incredibly beautiful songs, this is not one of them.
John Fogerty wrote this song. Gene is a legend nonetheless.
@@christiannoble1166 John forgery wrote this one and gene makes it his own Bob Dylan told gene that he bob would have been proud of having written Spanish guitar.
@@christiannoble1166bipolar
@MrBruceBarham She was the singer in The Textones, an 80´s band, right?
Awsome..
Genes vocal range and knack for singing a solid melody made harmony fun I bet, and carla does great...Im not familiar with Carla Olsen...what is her history???/
Is the whole concert available anywhere? I just know the three cuts on TH-cam.
@ClubViking63 yes she was. out of Texas I believe.
thanks and don't miss my other Gene Clark video posted here--"Gypsy Rider"
Thanks to Cuthbert J. Twillie for great posts/giving.
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This is an amazing record. What show is/was this?
carla olson is getting into it! LOL
Anybody know the mandolin player? I’m no expert, but he’s fantastic in all these clips from this show
Tom, I wanted to know who he was as well. I believe it is Hubert "Hoot" Hester. He was a member of the Grand Old Opry staff band. There is a Wikipedia page about him.
Kinny James thanks
@McGarVision Don't be so sure. A lot of these bands don't even look at youtube. And even to the extent that they do, I think they are more apt to look at video clips their own material.
@TheBabyboomkidof53 did you really mean to say "sore" or was it "soar" you were after?
What is your motto as I'd love to see the whole video too. Quite prepared to buy it!
@ClubViking63 I googled her, shes down quite a lot with several people..I certainly like what she did with gene.....there's a sense of earthiness , a reality that shes really a musician instead of a singer, ya know?
I have been listening to this performance and actually like it far better than John Fogarty's, and Fogarty wrote the song! Shows you what a great song can do. Kudos to John and Gene is missed so badly.
I know you posted this 12 years ago but: A. It's John FOGERTY, B. I like John FOGERTY'S performances of his own song far better than Clark.
@@bobsyeruncle1469 John Fogerty good though his band was, not in Gene's class. Gene was a true musical pioneer. Any respect i had for Fogerty disappeared when i read his autobiography what a jerk
yeah gene clark produced an album with he and carla under the textones name...anyway I like what She does........so did he
Wow! Quite different from, Nelson (my favorite), Edmonds, and Fogarty's own versions but nicely effective.
This is the folkie-folks' version!
great
Gene explained that he didn't leave because of flying. He inferred that he left because of the company he was flying with. The internal petty squabbles and the jealousy from the group that as the main song writer he was receiving the royalties. His guitar playing was taken away, his lead sing role was taken away and fewer and fewer of his songs appeared on the next album. Why wouldn't you leave?
Gram Parsons' biographer described the Byrds as a nest of vipers.
@@margaretross9150 Crosby takes the rap for that one, but McGuinn and Hillman had their moments. Gene and Michael were easy targets
That's a big word, as good as the original. John would blow theim of the stage!
well the fear of flying was just a bs rumor ....everyone. well., a lot of people have problems as they mature..drug addiction has to be the worse...but many pass thru it as a phase.....I liked genes tunes with what the group as a whole did with them in the studio....I tried to enjoy his solo efforts but they were too thick with dark depression to enjoy much beyond that introvert realm...i loved what he did with dillards....I think he was indeed the more outgoing writer in the Byrds....
TV show?
+skipwaytube Yep
@MrBruceBarham look up the Textones
"Almost" Saturday nights are actually BETTER than Saturday nights at-large.
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then turn it around, think about "Almost Monday Morning."
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A Real Pro Singing with a Mere Amateur!
Fogerty's original trumps them all...
Their radio is playing something totally different than what I hear on a Saturday Night. The Wolfman never played any of this WWVA Jamboree crap. This song was meant to be played uptempo and raucous.
+64JBran Yeah, the Wolfman was probably playing "House of the Rising Sun"... good rock by the Animals, OOPS er uh no, I mean originally by a folkie from WWVA or thereabouts. THINK FLEXIBLE when it comes to music.
gene left way too soon...imagine him with roger and chris on the 50th anniversary sweetheart of the rodeo tour
I think like Crosby , he wouldn't have been part of it as he wasn't part of that album
Ahem. John Fogerty wrote and recorded this song first.
Is anyone claiming otherwise?
If course he did genius, he wrote it. It's been covered many times.
@MrBruceBarham the textones
no...see our motto
I like this folk/country version best. Fogerty's original studio version is swamped in over-production. Loses the melody.
+Terence Boris Fogerty's live version of this is by far the best. This is fine, but only fine.
+TheFizz40 A pointless argument fellas. Good songs have a life beyond the person who wrote them or did them best--does it mean "hands off" for any other interpretations? Just appreciate the fact that Fogerty's work is being celebrated by others--that's the way music lives on.
Saul Good. Great song either way
My favorite version is the original on the Fogerty studio album.
@MrBruceBarham Try Google
well, lol, yeah, when i get a computer I'll do that, ...shoot fire, it probably better than trying for intelligent conversation among fans, huh
BYRDS' CO-FOUNDER FINDS A BETTER NEST
Stipe of REM stole Gene's voice!! Just listen......
That's a big word, as good as the original. John would blow theim of the stage!