Eight miles high and climbing fast5/7/2023 Battin & Parsons also engaged in a bass/drum duet for a while. McGuinn supported by guitar wizard Clarence White, bassist Skip Battin and drummer Gene Parsons would jam for about 20 minutes. Barry from New York, NcIn 1970 the Byrds turned "Eight Miles High" into a jam warhorse.Almost like a parody of a guitar solo.except that it's real. Also sounds like the guitar was dropped halfway through and then picked up and finished. But.the guitar solo sucks! No rhythm, no melody. Great harmonies and great example of that famous "jangly" guitar. Jeff from Concord, CaThis is a great song.Guess I was tuned out on this one, but I love the song and will continue to think about its serious connotations. Government during this timeframe regarding the Viet Nam war. I also thought the song referred to the actions/inactions of the U. The lyrics seem to lend themselves to bewilderment in a strange land, which was at the time.
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