“TURN, TURN, TURN” by THE BYRDS
“Turn! Turn! Turn!” is a classic folk song that was written by Pete Seeger (in 1959) and later recorded by American rock band, The Byrds. The lyrics within reflect on the cyclical nature of life (emphasizing that there’s a time and season for every purpose).
The song’s timeless message and melodic appeal have contributed to its enduring popularity. It went on to chart within the Top 10 in Canada, Germany, and New Zealand (where it reached #1).
On this very day, December 20th 1965, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released in October 1965, here’s THE BYRDS, with “TURN, TURN, TURN”…