He explained to his parents that their first song was. James joseph mcguinn was born on july, 1942, in chicago, where by his teenage years he was already something of a folk music prodigy. Backing vocals chris hillman, david crosby bass guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin john jorgenson keyboards belmont tench lead vocals, backing vocals, twelvestring guitar 12string electric guitar, electric guitar 12string electric guitar roger mcguinn synth mpc60 david cole 4 writtenby c. Thunderbyrd is american singersongwriter and guitarist roger mcguinns 5th solo studio album, released in 1977 on the columbia records label. Eventually, mcguinn returned to his solo career with the 1991 release of back from rio. Roger mcguinn tickets roger mcguinn concert tickets and tour. September 14, 2016 september 24, 2016 chris capelle. So far i have the the 2 albums on one cd roger mcguinn 1973and peace on you 1974, also the follow up 2 albums on one cd roger mcguinn and band 1975 and cardiff rose 1976. Roger mcguinn back from rio albums that time forgot. Discussion in music corner started by 905, mar 27, 2007.
Roger mcguinn back from rio 1991, cassette discogs. Sweet memories is a trip down memory lane for roger mcguinn. Thunderbyrd was not well received by critics or record buyers and was to be mcguinns last solo album until 1990s back from rio. Guitarist, songwriter and former member of the byrds. For fans of the byrds, roger mcguinn s return to performing and recording with a full band in 1991 was a triumphant event.
Jim mcguinn, later known as roger, was already a veteran of the new york and. It was released in january 1991, more than a decade after mcguinns previous solo album, thunderbyrd. Which brings me to back from rio, recorded 19901991. Back from rio was released in 1990, to great critical acclaim, and made it to number 44 on the us charts, proving that there was still a big interest in the onetime byrds leader. And with the box set the byrds surfacing just three months before back from rio, mcguinn s timing couldnt have been better, nor his sound more. Back from rio is the sixth studio album by american singersongwriter and guitarist roger mcguinn cofounder of the byrds. It certainly sees him at his most byrdlike his rickenbacker playing is inspired check out car phone with its solos evocative of his eight miles high best. Stream back from rio by roger mcguinn on amazon music. He is best known for being the frontman of the byrds. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of back from rio 1991 by roger mcguinn at mp3caprice. Roger mcguinn, leader of the influential 60s group the byrds, was a music.
It relied on the classic sound of mcguinns 12string electric guitar and featured contributions from heavyweights elvis costello, dave stewart, two exbyrds chris hillman and david crosby, timothy b. Find roger mcguinn discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Upload download has been moved to the sssl protocol. He was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame for hi. The single king of the hill featured a duet with tom petty. The album was issued following the release of the byrds box set and. It all begins when you open the package and see a letter he wrote to his family in 1965 on the back of a publicity photo of his new group, the byrds. Back from rio was mcguinns first solo album in over a decade and is his best since his first roger mcguinn, perhaps even better. The album features vocal contributions from exbyrds members david crosby and chris hillman. Features guest performances from elvis costello, tom pettey and various members of the eagles, the heartbreakers and the byrds. The album was issued following the release of the byrds box set and musically it leans on the sound of the byrds thanks to mcguinn s ringing 12string electric guitar. His 12 string ricky is as good as ever, the songs are great. During his time with the byrds 19641973, mcguinn developed two innovative and highly influential styles of electric guitar playing. Features guest performances from elvis costello, tom pettey and various members of.
Roger mcguinn king of the hill lyrics genius lyrics. Any opinions on back from rio, roger mcguinns album from 1990. Since 1981, mcguinn has regularly toured primarily playing clubs and small theaters as a solo singerguitarist. Mcguinn was formally trained in a chicago folk school and worked with multiple folk groups, such as the chad mitchell trio, before working in the brill building for a while. Lots of guest stars including tom petty and some of the heartbreakers. Here you can buy and download music mp3 roger mcguinn. In january of that year, the exbyrd guitarist and vocalist was inducted in the rock and roll hall of fame with the other members of the influential 1960s1970s band. Roger mcguinn is best known for his signature rickenbacker jinglejangle guitar sound, whether its on a the byrds track or on one of his own. It included the hit single king of the hill, written together with, and. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. The former chief of musical giants like gene clark or david crosby should not derogate himself and be a backup musician for the.
You can buy album back from rio 1991 roger mcguinn. They tend to be mostly folk oriented thunderbyrd i have not heard, so i dont know how good it is. Roger mcguinn is the first fulllength solo album by roger mcguinn, released in 1973. Com, michael robertson, gave a compelling demo, and was backed by the testimony of roger mcguinn, founder of the byrds, a popular band of the 1960s. Since mcguinn s preceding album, thunderbyrd, had been released 14 years prior, back from rio is considered his comeback. The jewels of your mind to hold back the fear chorus and when monday comes. Following the success of his 1976 album cardiff rose, mcguinn intended to make another album in collaboration with its producer mick ronson. Check out back from rio by roger mcguinn on amazon music. In 1987 roger mcguinn was the opening act for dylan and tom petty.
Find album credit information for back from rio roger mcguinn on allmusic. It was released on january 8, 1991, more than a decade after mcguinn s previous solo album, thunderbyrd. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Find roger mcguinn discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Back from rio, an album by roger mcguinn on spotify.
Back from rio was mcguinn s first solo album in over a decade and is his best since his first roger mcguinn, perhaps even better. Roger mcguinn back from rio by roger mcguinn amazon. It was released on january 8, 1991, more than a decade after mcguinns previous solo album, thunderbyrd. James joseph mcguinn was born on july, 1942, in chicago, where by his teenage years he. Track listing all night long peter frampton, mick gallagher 4. Backing vocals chris hillman, david crosby bass guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin john jorgenson keyboards benmont tench lead vocals, backing vocals, twelvestring guitar 12string electric guitar roger mcguinn midi controller mpc60 david cole 4 writtenby c. Instead he put together a new band, thunderbyrd, and recorded this album. Roger mcguinn back from rio by roger mcguinn music. This album was released after the byrds 1973 reunion album, on which all five founding members of the group participated in the sessions.
Tom petty with roger mcguinn the driveway is long, your princess. When jim mcguinn changed his name to roger in 67 during a period of chaos without and within for the byrds, there were those who thought. Pop rock roger mcguinn back from rio 1991, cd discogs. It was released in january 1991, more than a decade after mcguinn s previous solo album, thunderbyrd. Backing vocals, twelvestring guitar 12string electric guitar, twelvestring guitar 12string acoustic guitar roger mcguinn percussion david cole 4 saxophone. Back from rio 1991 rock roger mcguinn download rock. May 27, 2004 back from rio is the sixth studio album by american singersongwriter, guitarist and cofounder of the byrds roger mcguinn. I think back from rio is an excellent album and rogers finest solo. He explained to his parents that their first song was written by bob dylan of peter, paul and mary fame. Mcguinn himself has stated that any outtakes left over from those sessions appeared here, but this was later. Listen free to roger mcguinn back from rio someone to love, car phone and more. Roger mcguinn 20142015 season rollins winter park institute. The album features vocal contributions from exbyrds.
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