Transmission Impossible

Transmission Impossible 3 CD's Featuring three full length FM Radio Broadcasts of performances by different incarnations of The Byrds, in 1968, 1973 and 1978 (albeit by then billed as McGuinn, Clark and Hillman) this boxed set provides an excellent showcase of this ever-changing groups live work during the decade that immediately followed their pop career in the earlier part of the 1960s. The first show featured, from the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco in November 1968, was performed at a time of great change and uncertainty. Gram Parsons, who had joined a faltering line up in early 68, had departed prior to a disastrous tour of South Africa for which McGuinn notably had received much criticism. By September 1971, when the performance on the second disc of this set was transmitted, the only further change in line-up had been the replacement of John York – who had been asked to leave in September 1969 – with session bassist Skip Battin. Requiem for the Timeless, is the often overlooked McGuinn, Hillman & Clark project of 1978/79. The album they recorded together was lacklustre and featured an irritating disco-ish backing, but the live shows were magnificent. And at one-such hosted by The Boarding House venue in San Francisco on February 9th 1978, those present were treated to four original members for the price of three when David Crosby showed up. Disc Three of this package features this legendary show in its entirety. Track Listing: Disc 1: Old Blue 03:24 My Back Pages/baby What You Want Me 06:32 Mr Spaceman 03:26 Time Between 02:38 Goin' Back 04:26 Blue Suede Shoes 01:59 He Was A Friend Of Mine 02:55 So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star 02:35 Drug Store Truck Driving Man 05:13 This Wheel's On Fire 05:08 Stanley's Song 03:12 Pretty Boy Floyd 03:57 Eight Miles High 05:53 You Don't Miss Your Water 03:43 So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star 03:27 Hickory Wind 04:00 King Apathy Iii 04:12 Bad Night At The Whiskey 02:25 Nashville West 01:53 Disc 2: Intro 01:02 Lover Of The Bayou 04:15 So You Want To Be A Rock N Roll Star 02:58 Mr. Spaceman 03:23 I Want To Grow Up To Be A Politician 02:41 Black Mountain Rag/soldier's Joy Pretty Boy Floyd 02:52 Nashville West 02:24 Citizen Kane 03:26 Tiffany Queen 02:35 Chestnut Mare 05:07 Jesus Is Alright 02:58 Eight Miles High 09:39 Hold It/roll Over Beethoven 03:00 Disc 3: Silver Raven 03:23 Release Me Girl 04:15 Bound To Fall 02:05 It Doesnt Matter 02:32 Jolly Roger 03:18 Ballad Of Easy Rider 02:12 Chestnut Mare 05:49 Crazy Ladies 03:56 Train Leaves Here This Morning 04:43 Mr. Tambourine Man 06:45 You Aint Going Nowhere 04:16 Turn! Turn! Turn! 02:51 Knocking On Heavens Door 05:26 Bye Bye Baby 03:47 So You Want To Be A Rock N Roll Star 03:17 Eight Miles High 04:25 Feel A Whole Lot Better 03:17