Rare Live Performance: Gene Clark & Roger McGuinn - Eight Miles High (1978)

Recorded live on March 4, 1978, at the historic Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, this pristine archival recording captures the legendary duo during their celebrated late-1970s reunion tour. Blending acoustic warmth with electrifying 12-string Rickenbacker solos, Clark and McGuinn deliver a hypnotic performance of the groundbreaking 1966 classic. 🚀 The Live Lineup: 🎤🎸 Gene Clark – Co-Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar 🎸🎤 Roger McGuinn – Lead Vocals, 12-String Electric Guitar 📋 5 Fast Facts About the Performance & Liner Notes: • Co-Writing Psychedelic History – Originally written in late 1965 by Gene Clark, Roger McGuinn, and David Crosby, "Eight Miles High" is widely recognized by music historians as one of the very first psychedelic/raga-rock tracks ever recorded. • The Byrds Reunion Era – Recorded during their 1978 tour stop in Passaic, New Jersey, this performance captures Clark and McGuinn reconnecting on stage to reinterpret their catalog before officially forming McGuinn, Clark & Hillman. • John Coltrane & Ravi Shankar Influences – Roger McGuinn’s signature main riff and free-jazz guitar solos were heavily inspired by jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and Indian sitar master Ravi Shankar. • Gene Clark's Timeless Rhythm & Vocals – As primary lyricist for many early Byrds hits, Gene Clark’s acoustic rhythm work and rich vocal harmonies give this live arrangement its deep emotional core. • Soundboard Master Audio Restoration – Sourced directly from original multi-track broadcast master tapes in the venue archives, this audio restoration cleanly isolates every chime of McGuinn’s 12-string Rickenbacker and the duo's vocal blend.