“The Bells Of Rhymney” (Byrds cover) by James (Lawrence) Nesser published on 2021-04-10T15:58:07Z Pete Seeger wrote this song based on a 1938 poem by the Welsh poet Idris Davies, who lived in the town of Rhymney, Wales. The poem was written in protest of a pay cut the British government imposed on the coal industry as an austerity measure after WW I. Pete turned it into a protest about mine safety as is evidenced by his changing the line "who robbed the miner" to "who killed the miner". The Byrds then turned it into one of the most quintessential (and best) folk rock songs ever recorded, releasing it on their 1965 debut album "Mr. Tambourine Man". ------------------------------------------------------------ "The Bells Of Rhymney" (Seeger/Davies) Oh what will you give me say the sad bells of Rhymney Is there hope for the future say the brown bells of Merthyr Who made the mine owner say the black bells of Rhondda And who killed the miner say the grim bells of Blaina Throw the vandals in court say the bells of Newport All would be well if, if, if, if, if say the green bells of Cardiff Why so worried sisters why say the silver bells of Wye And what will you give me say the sad bells of Rhymney Oh what will you give me say the sad bells of Rhymney Is there hope for the future say the brown bells of Merthyr Who made the mine owner say the black bells of Rhondda And who killed the miner say the grim bells of Blaina The Byrds "Mr. Tambourine Man" Columbia Records 1965 Genre Folk Rock Comment by kateyama great guitar jangle 2023-03-18T01:11:01Z Comment by The Gatsbys definitely the best cover version I ve had the pleasure to listen to 2022-07-10T21:06:31Z Comment by Sam Prock super bright! 2022-04-29T04:54:31Z Comment by David. k. A. Spencer. Are you sure you weren’t in the Bryds? Your voice is so identical. Great job . Beautifuly done. 2022-04-18T01:12:43Z Comment by Wayfarer DG Really cool cover of great track! 2022-02-26T16:24:16Z Comment by Flavio Pozzaglio(Rufus) Bravo James! 2022-02-05T22:35:10Z Comment by The Gatsbys very byrdish, love it 2021-12-18T21:58:24Z Comment by The Gatsbys like: I love this version - great job, James! 2021-11-04T10:28:54Z Comment by The Gatsbys wow, instant like! 2021-11-01T22:34:57Z Comment by FuWatt Wonderful cover! Great performance 2021-04-26T08:39:11Z Comment by Andrew Nesser Really interesting harmonies; the higher pitched harmonies at the end are especially well done; pitch-perfect, I suspect. 2021-04-25T19:28:11Z Comment by Richard John A great version ....... love the harmonies authentic arrangement - lovely stuff! 2021-04-23T08:17:12Z Comment by Dominique Briand Superb cover, great interpretation James, thumbs up! 2021-04-17T07:40:57Z Comment by winkandwoo very well executed james , lovely vocals and the all important jangley guitars are fab 2021-04-16T21:17:30Z Comment by Pierre Bordetti Superb cover James ! 2021-04-15T14:03:44Z Comment by Larry Zabel – Solo Guitar Another well-produced Gem. Go for it, James! 2021-04-14T08:59:56Z Comment by Amanda Kim Sanderson Wonderful rendition of a great song! 2021-04-11T13:13:33Z Comment by Chuck Aaron Sure got that 12 string guitar sound going--don't know this one --appreciate the info--fine work on the music and vocals James !!! 2021-04-11T02:00:48Z Comment by Agent 99 You've captured the sound of the Byrd's beautifully. Really good James! 2021-04-10T20:33:34Z