Ballad of Easy Rider

The Byrds

Ballad of Easy Rider

RELEASED: October 29, 1969
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Ballad of Easy Rider 2:05 2. Fido 2:42 3. Oil in My Lamp 3:16 4. Tulsa County Blue 2:50 5. Jack Tarr the Sailor 3:32 6. Jesus Is Just Alright 2:12 7. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue 4:56 8. There Must Be Someone 3:30 9. Gunga Din 3:05 10. Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) 3:49 11. Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins 1:40
Historical Archive
The 'Ballad of Easy Rider' is the sixth studio album by the American rock band The Byrds, released in 1969. The album features a blend of folk rock and country rock, showcasing the band's signature harmonies and a more laid-back sound. It includes notable tracks like 'Ballad of Easy Rider' and 'Jesus Is Just Alright,' which have since become classics. The album is often regarded as a reflection of the counterculture movement of the 1960s, capturing the spirit of freedom and exploration that defined the era.