I’m a Byrds fanatic, really. I love the sound; it’s really joyous, euphoric music, and the whole attitude of the band. Everyone always goes on about Sgt Pepper, but Notorious… destroys it.

Here are four great songs written or co-written by founding Byrds member Chris Hillman in honor of his 80th birthday.

From “So You Want To Be A Rock’n’Roll Star” to “Mr Tambourine Man”, here are the greatest Byrds tracks ... fusing modal jazz, Indian music and nascent psychedelia.