Backing vocal "So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star".

[Backpages66]

I was wondering if anyone knew the official backing vocal for the last verse of "So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star"? I believe it's Crosby singing the part while Roger & Chris doubled the lead vocal. Also I have heard their live performance of this song at The Monterry Pop Festival and Croz even includes it there. It sounds like he is singing Riches And Fame, and then Money That Came. Any thoughts?

[jimk]

That was the usual way of arranging in the Byrds: Gene/Roger on lead (later Chris/Roger) and Croz on high harmony. Occasionally Gene would split off into a genuine baritone part below the melody, as on "Turn, Turn, Turn."

I think you have the lyrics down correctly.

JimK

[mcd220]

I'm pretty sure there are "Two" separate Crosby parts on this tune, the standard harmony, and one that comes in at almost a Nash register, that finishes the end of each phrase.

Christian


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[jimk]

Christian, glad to see you around. Drop in more often.
JimK

[mcd220]

Thanks so much, Jim! I'm going to make more of an effort to be here.

Chris