Farther Along

• Artist: The Byrds
• Rating:
• Release Date: December 29, 1971
• Total Time: 45:59
• Genre: Rock

Review

One thing the Byrds had in common with most of their fans was that they weren't especially happy with the absurd overproduction that had been inflicted upon Byrdmaniax in their absence. As a response, the group quickly cut Farther Along in 1971, producing the sessions themselves and getting the album into stores a mere six months after its predecessor. It's certainly a significant improvement, but something short of a triumphant return; the band sounds a bit tired in spots, as if they were starting to run out of gas -- which quickly proved to be the case as the Byrds split up a few months after the album's release. However, Roger McGuinn and Clarence White were nothing if not professionals, and if Farther Along doesn't always sound inspired, it's never less than well-played, really connecting when the group can get their enthusiasm up; the tough rockin' "Tiffany Queen" and the pensive "Bugler" are the late-period Byrds at the top of their game, and "Bristol Steam Convention Blues" features some superb bluegrass picking from White. This is hardly the rousing conclusion the the Byrds' story that some fans might have hoped for, but it's a strong and well-crafted set from a band that inarguably gave it their all right up to the finish line. ~ Mark Deming, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Tiffany Queen	Roger McGuinn	The Byrds	(2:44)
Get Down Your Line	Gene Parsons	The Byrds	(3:29)
Farther Along	Clarence White	The Byrds	(3:00)
B.B. Class Road		The Byrds	(2:18)
Bugler	Larry Murray	The Byrds	(3:09)
America's Great National Pastime	Skip Battin, Kim Fowley	The Byrds	(3:00)
Antique Sandy	Clarence White, Gene Parsons, Skip Battin, Roger McGuinn, Jim Seiter	The Byrds	(2:15)
Precious Kate	Skip Battin, Kim Fowley	The Byrds	(3:04)
So Fine	Johnny Otis	The Byrds	(2:40)
Lazy Waters	Bob Rafkin	The Byrds	(3:35)
Bristol Steam Convention Blues [Alternate Version]	Clarence White, Gene Parsons	The Byrds	(2:48)
Lost My Driving Wheel [#][*]	David Wiffen	The Byrds	(4:58)
Born to Rock & Roll [#][*]	Roger McGuinn	The Byrds	(3:01)
Bag Full of Money [#][*]	Jacques Levy, Roger McGuinn	The Byrds	(5:58)

Credits

Clarence White (Guitar), Clarence White (Mandolin), Clarence White (Arranger), Clarence White (Vocals), Clarence White (Producer), The Byrds (Producer), The Byrds (Main Performer), Gene Parsons (Harmonica), Gene Parsons (Pedal Steel), Gene Parsons (Drums), Gene Parsons (Guitar (Rhythm)), Gene Parsons (Guitar (Steel)), Gene Parsons (Vocals), Gene Parsons (Producer), Gene Parsons (Drums (Snare)), Gene Parsons (5-string Banjo), Skip Battin (Bass), Skip Battin (Piano), Skip Battin (Vocals), Skip Battin (Producer), Ed Caraeff (Photography), Roger McGuinn (Banjo), Roger McGuinn (Guitar), Roger McGuinn (Vocals), Roger McGuinn (Producer), Eric Prestidge (Mixing), Mike Ross (Engineer), Dinky Dawson (Engineer)