christine-neary After watching this spellbinding film I appreciate how little I really knew about Gene Clark, and it was humbling to learn what a truly great talent he was. I first discovered the Byrds in the sixties, fell in love with that 'jingle jangle' sound and learned all the lyrics off by heart, but it was only through this film that I discovered Gene's creativity and sensitivity of soul, and the musical roots that inspired him. So ineffably sad that he always seemed to 'miss that boat' (as Chris Hillman observed in his narrative) and never realised the commercial success he deserved, although he probably wouldn't have been able to handle it and may have self-destructed even earlier than he ultimately did. 'Feel a Whole Lot Better' made my heart sing the first time I heard it, and still does; after seeing this film, it means even more to me.

G Reynolds (geoffreyreynolds) This is a brilliant DVD that tells the story of Gene Clark so well. From his early influences to his latest incarnations the story is riveting. I think, only now, that his band mates in the Byrds are only just starting to realise what an immense talent he was. Chris Hillman is fulsome in his praise but does include the warts. David Crosby is a little more understanding than he was and Roger McGuinn is well, Roger McGuinn. His later collaborators, such as John York,Pat Robinson and Carla Olsen saw a different side of Gene Clark - brilliant song-writer but also a bit inebriated when called upon to do his thing on stage. His demons resurfacing again. All in all though very satisfying.

andrewriggs78 The enigma of Gene Clark is laid out in this superb film. Whilst Crosby & McGuinn took the limelight it was Gene Clark who wrote some of the finest songs of The Byrds canon. There's no doubting his ability for a great melody and some succinct lyrics. There's a sadness in this film of what should have and could have been but there lies the tale about many talented 'rock stars'. This film shows Gene to be a charismatic yet introverted chap - perhaps living in the shadow on the opinionated Crosby may have accounted for this. Gene's music still lives on in The Byrds and his crowning achievement 'No Other' - Chris Hillman comes across well and is able to see how it all went wrong for Gene with the money, drink & drugs etc. A familiar story but this high flying byrd deserves this flight.

catoohey Those of us familiar with Gene Clark's music - both with the Byrds and after finally have a cinematic glimpse into his life and psyche as one of the originators of country rock. Interviews with Gene's compadres help fill in some of the blanks about his life and the reasons for his lack of success in his post-Byrds music career. We finally get to meet his ex-wife Carlie Clark and hear from both of his sons as to their experiences with their dad. The repeated theme is of an extremely soulful and talented songwriter always on the brink of success, who always falls back at the last moment. Anyone who enjoys music will enjoy this film and the tasteful use of Gene's music throughout! Kudos to the production team of Paul Kendall and his sons!