Why
The Byrds
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You keep sayin' no to her Since she was a baby You keep sayin' no to her Not even maybe Why? Why? You say there's a limit there She can't go past that She don't believe you She don't think that's where it's at Why? Why? You say she can't change that It's the way you've always done it She don't care about that She thinks you've just begun it Why? Why? You say it's a dead old world Cold and unforgiving I don't know where you live But you're not living Why? Why? You keep sayin' no to her Since she was a baby You keep sayin' no to her Not even maybe Why? Why?
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Written by: DAVID VAN CORTLANDT CROSBY, ROGER MCGUINN
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10 facts about this song
Album"Why" by The Byrds is featured in two albums; "Fifth Dimension" released in 1966 and "The Preflyte Sessions" released in 2001.
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GenreThe song falls into the category of R&B, and psychedelic rock genres.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band members Jim McGuinn and David Crosby.
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Multiple Versions"Why" features two versions. One version was debuted on "Fifth Dimension" (1966), while an earlier version completed in 1966 appeared on "The Preflyte Sessions" (2001) and "The Byrds Play Dylan" (2002).
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Instruments UsedThe track showcases McGuinn's 12-string Rickenbacker guitar extensively, characterizing the song with its psychedelic sound.
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East Indian InfluenceThe song is well-known for its distinct sound that reflects an East Indian influence, this style was a novel sound in American rock music during the mid-1960s.
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B-side"Why" was the B-side of The Byrds' "Eight Miles High" single released in the United States on March 14, 1966.
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RecordingThe song was recorded during The Byrds' sessions at Columbia Studios, Hollywood, on January 24 and 25, 1966.
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Cover VersionsFew bands have covered "Why", including the British indie rock band Ride for their "Birdman" EP in 1994, as well as Husker Du in the mid-80s.
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SalesAlthough "Why" did not chart upon its initial release, its A-side "Eight Miles High" reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 24 in the United Kingdom.
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