
6 December 1965 · 61 YEARS
Turn! Turn! Turn!
The Byrds
The band captures the energy of the Sunset Strip folk-rock explosion on this release. By adapting biblical text for the title track, they demonstrated that popular music could maintain weight while keeping a radio-friendly appeal.
Columbia Records documented the group at their creative peak. The clean, bright production feels suited for a sunny California day, highlighting the interaction between folk melodies and an electrified, shimmering instrumental approach.