Lady Friend

The Byrds

About Lady Friend

"Lady Friend" is a song by the American rock band the Byrds, written by band member David Crosby and released as a single on July 13, 1967. The single reached number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100, but failed to chart in the United Kingdom. "Lady Friend" is the only song penned solely by David Crosby to appear on the A-side of a Byrds' single.


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1991
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Here it comes again, it's going to happen to me
Here it comes, I should have learned to duck
She's going to say, she's going away
And I will have to live without her and survive

Here it comes, it looks just like the last wave I drowned in
Here it comes and I'm so far from shore
She's going to go and take her trinkets
And I will have to live without her and survive

Here it comes again, the night is going to fall
Here it comes, she's going to say goodbye
She's going to go and leave only me
And I will have to live without her and survive

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The Byrds

The Byrds ( /ˈbɜrdz/) were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. The band underwent multiple line-up changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger McGuinn (aka Jim McGuinn) remaining the sole consistent member, until the group disbanded in 1973. Although they only managed to attain the huge commercial success of contemporaries like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Rolling Stones for a short period of time (1965–66), The Byrds are today considered by critics to be one of the most influential bands of the 1960s. Initially, they pioneered the musical genre of folk rock, melding the influence of The Beatles and other British Invasion bands with contemporary and traditional folk music. As the 1960s progressed, the band was a… more »

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Written by: DAVID VAN CORTLANDT CROSBY

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13 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Lady Friend" was written solely by David Crosby, a member of The Byrds. It’s one of the songs in which Crosby plays a central creative role.
Release Date
This song was originally released as a single on July 13, 1967, but it was not included in any of The Byrds’ studio albums initially.
Chart Performance
Despite being a favorite among fans today, "Lady Friend" failed to chart in either the United States or the United Kingdom upon its initial release.
Musical Style
The song is notorious for its complex harmony and striking guitar arrangements. It is usually categorized under the genre of folk-rock.
B-Side Track
The B-side of the "Lady Friend" single was "Don't Make Waves", another song written by Crosby.
Later Inclusion
Although it wasn't initially included in any albums, it was later added to the reissues of "The Notorious Byrd Brothers" and "Younger Than Yesterday."
Cover Versions
Several other musicians have since covered "Lady Friend", including the Australian band The Church.
Crosby's Commentary
According to Crosby, "Lady Friend" was about a woman he was seeing at the time of writing the song.
Reactions
Many consider "Lady Friend" as one of the finest songs that Crosby wrote during his tenure with The Byrds.
Recording
The song was recorded in Columbia Studios, Hollywood, and was produced by Gary Usher, noted for his work on The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" album.
Band Reflections
Despite its commercial failure, The Byrds' members often cite it as one of their best works musically.
Post-Byrds Usage
David Crosby often performed "Lady Friend" during his solo concerts after leaving The Byrds.
Other Appearances
"Lady Friend" also appears in several Byrds' compilations including "The Byrds Play Dylan" and "Never Before."

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