The Essential Byrds 2-CD set, released in 2003, is a brilliant retrospective of The Byrds’ influential journey through folk rock, psychedelic rock, and country rock. Here's the full track list: ? Disc One Mr. Tambourine Man I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better All I Really Want to Do Chimes of Freedom Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) She Don't Care About Time (Single Version) It Won't Be Wrong Set You Free This Time He Was a Friend of Mine Eight Miles High 5D (Fifth Dimension) Mr. Spaceman So You Want to Be a Rock 'N' Roll Star Have You Seen Her Face Renaissance Fair My Back Pages ? Disc Two Lady Friend Old John Robertson (Single Version) Goin' Back Natural Harmony Wasn't Born to Follow You Ain't Goin' Nowhere Hickory Wind This Wheel's on Fire Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man Ballad of Easy Rider Jesus Is Just Alright Lover of the Bayou (Live) Chestnut Mare Glory, Glory I Wanna Grow Up to Be a Politician Tiffany Queen Farther Along2 This compilation beautifully captures their evolution—from Dylan-inspired folk to cosmic country. If you’re curious about how their sound shaped the '60s and beyond, this set is a masterclass.