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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 26 MIN

The Byrds' Sweetheart Of The Rodeo

from Albums Under The Radar · host Ron Monte

The Byrds’ Sweetheart of the Rodeo flopped in 1968—and then changed music forever. In this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we explore Gram Parsons’ brief takeover, a confused fanbase, Nashville sessions, replaced vocals, and how one risky left turn quietly invented country-rock.Listen to this album on our Spotify channel hereEmail us at [email protected] website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.comFollow us on X / Twitter  -   InstagramNew shows approximately twice a month.

The Byrds’ Sweetheart of the Rodeo flopped in 1968—and then changed music forever. In this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we explore Gram Parsons’ brief takeover, a confused fanbase, Nashville sessions, replaced vocals, and how one risky left turn quietly invented country-rock. Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here Email us at [email protected] Show website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on X / Twitter - Instagram New shows ap...

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