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The Byrds · 1965

The Byrds

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 1, 1965Release⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

The Byrds released the single “Turn! Turn! Turn!” in the United States. Pete Seeger adapted it from the biblical Book of Ecclesiastes, except for the final verse. According to the source, the recording required 78 takes over five days. The song became the group’s second US No. 1 hit and their last single to reach the Top 10.

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