The Byrds – Turn! Turn! Turn!
“Turn! Turn! Turn!” is a song written by Pete Seeger and originally released on his 1962 album Twelve Songs to Sing. The song is based on the biblical passage Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, which talks about the time for everything. The Byrds’ version of the song was released in 1965 on their album Turn! Turn! Turn! and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Background and composition
“Turn! Turn! Turn!” was written by Pete Seeger in 1962. Seeger was inspired to write the song after reading the biblical passage Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. The song’s lyrics are a reflection on the cycle of life and the importance of living in the present moment.
Recording and production
The Byrds’ version of “Turn! Turn! Turn!” was recorded in 1965 at Columbia Studios in Hollywood, California. The song was produced by Jim Dickson.
The recording features Roger McGuinn on lead vocals. McGuinn’s vocals are clear and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“Turn! Turn! Turn!” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was originally written by Pete Seeger and released on his 1962 album Twelve Songs to Sing.
- The Byrds’ version of the song was released in 1965 on their album Turn! Turn! Turn!
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1965.
- “Turn! Turn! Turn!” has been covered by many artists, including Joan Baez, The Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan.