Discover the story of the song > Eight Miles High – The Byrds

The song Eight Miles High, written by Gene Clark and Roger McGuinn, was recorded by the band The Byrds in 1966. The song refers to the flight experiences of the crew of the U-2, an American spy plane, over the Soviet Union. The recording of the song was marked by controversy, as the lyrics were considered evocative of drugs. The song was banned from radio play in the United States, which contributed to its commercial success. In France, the song was released in 1967 and reached number four on the charts.