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Ballad of Easy Rider
"Ballad of Easy Rider" is a song written by Roger McGuinn, with input from Bob Dylan (although Dylan is not credited as a co-writer), for the 1969 film, "Easy Rider". The song was initially released in August 1969 on the "Easy Rider" soundtrack album as a Roger McGuinn solo performance. It was later issued in an alternate version as a single by McGuinn's band the Byrds on October 1, 1969. The Byrds' single reached number 65
- Sep 1969 The Band: "The Band"
- Oct 1969 The Byrds: "Ballad of Easy Rider"
- Nov 1969 Steve Young: "Rock Salt & Nails"
- Nov 1969 Creedence Clearwater Revival "Willy and the Poor Boys"
1970.
- 1970 Rick Nelson: "In Concert at the Troubadour, 1969" (rec. Dec. 1969)
- 1970 Swampwater: "Swampwater (One Way Records)"
- Jan 1970 Brewer & Shipley: "Tarkio"