The Christian Life (track)
by The Byrds

The Christian Life by The Byrds
Year: 1968
From the album Sweetheart Of The Rodeo (track #3)
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Average Rating: 
75/100 (from 71 votes)
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02/20/2026 20:09 HoldenM  Ratings distribution  8,22891/100
 
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From 07/16/2018 15:16 | #218330
A brave song to record considering the Byrds' influence in 60s counterculture which was heavily tied to the use of recreational drugs.
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