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