@slaw: Jim McGuinn has said that when he heard "American Girl" on the radio he thought to himself "I don’t remember recording that song." He thought it was The Byrds!
I unfortunately never managed to see The Byrds live. I’ve always wished I grew up in Los Angeles, as I feel much more aligned with the music of the 60’s made there versus the Bay Area. Fortunately I had relocated south in time to see the music explosion of the late-70’s and 80’s. For those who think California sucks: just try and imagine music without it. ;-)
Speaking of Little Village, I can't come close to describing how great they were live. Think of it: John Hiatt singing, Ry Cooder playing guitar, Nick Lowe bass, and Jim Keltner drums. All singing and playing songs written by John and Nick. It don't get much better!
I unfortunately never managed to see The Byrds live. I’ve always wished I grew up in Los Angeles, as I feel much more aligned with the music of the 60’s made there versus the Bay Area. Fortunately I had relocated south in time to see the music explosion of the late-70’s and 80’s. For those who think California sucks: just try and imagine music without it. ;-)
Speaking of Little Village, I can't come close to describing how great they were live. Think of it: John Hiatt singing, Ry Cooder playing guitar, Nick Lowe bass, and Jim Keltner drums. All singing and playing songs written by John and Nick. It don't get much better!