Candy
The Byrds · Complete Album Collection [2011]
We know someone's on your mind
Women whose face, velvet and lace
Curlin' couplets into time and space
Meet the man who needs you now
Can you give your love away like candy?
Down on your knees, trimmin' the trees
Can you imagine what it's like?
Lovers lament, general dissent
Doctor's orders are unkind and bent
Meet the man who needs you now
Can you give your love away like candy?
Very profound, merry-go-round
Spinning innocence and dreams
Can you believe, all you perceive?
Love is never what it seemed to be
Meet the man who needs you now
Can you give your love away like candy?
Candy
Candy - The Byrds
The Byrds' 1966 recording of 'Candy' stands as a pivotal moment in the transition from folk-rock to psychedelic rock. Originally written by Roger McGuinn and performed on the band's debut album, the track exemplifies the group's signature blend of jangly Rickenbacker guitars, harmonica, and McGuinn's distinctive tenor voice. While the song shares thematic elements with Bob Dylan's 'Subterranean Homesick Blues,' The Byrds' arrangement injects a unique, swirling energy that defined the mid-60s sound. Released on the band's self-titled debut, 'Candy' captures the optimism and musical experimentation characteristic of the era, serving as a foundational piece in the evolution of rock music. Its enduring appeal lies in its melodic simplicity and the innovative production techniques that pushed the boundaries of contemporary recording.