This is a magnificent performance by the singers, by the guitarist, and especially by the recording engineer. I don't think I've ever heard a better live recording.
I can't imagine sitting in that audience in that very informal venue and having the bucket passed looking for a few bucks for the girls college fund,, dropping in a $5 bill, then being treated to that unbelievable talent. A once in a lifetime experience!
These girls are coming into a real estate market like they’re 30 years late on a Monopoly game. Add another $5 in the bucket for there future cash down payment and mortgage.
Every time I listen to this it simply reaffirms my thinking that this is absolutely the best performance of Helplessly Hoping I have heard. Both instrumentally and vocally.
Like most F&F fans I assume, I’ve watched this video dozens of times and keep coming back to it. The obvious is the great harmonies by Tim, Maggie, and Sammie. The less obvious is Toby’s picking of the background music. If you really concentrate on his playing and try to tune out the vocals you will hear clean perfect picking of every note. Hat’s off Toby, great job.
Ditto. The scene, in which people seem to be in attendance, but not really listening to the music, is - not surprising - but disappointing to me. How many times do you see a competent group like this nailing the covers. And they don't seem to be appreciating it. Its like a background to their own "thing", whatever that is, that they are doing. Such quality demands attentiveness, and I'm not seeing that this is happening with that crowd. Most all groups cannot ascend to this version of proficiency, and yet, these people seem to have no concept, which I find strange. They should be crowding the edges of the performance area in appreciation. To me? This is an easy thing to do, it is just part of what a group should be - but we all know that groups are NOT this way - this proficiency and quality does not exist among them, but they treat these guys as if they were just any group. SIGH.
Listening to Maggie’s part, she’s singing a complicated harmony part. Switching from an upper to a lower register and just nailing it. This is a great band. Just incredible talent.
Many comments on this channel about Sammie's harmony, Maggie is evey bit as good if you listen for it.Tim has this mixed so you can pick out Maggie's part in the left channel and Sammie on the right.I love following Maggie's part.
Brilliant covers band HYTTAW. As good as the originals in some respects. It's great that this sort of music is being kept alive. All the best to you from a guy in England.
Okay. There's covers and there's covers. This group goes so beyond "cover" as to redefine the song and its delivery. I can't put any more than one thumbs up in the rating, but if I could there'd be a million of them.
I have always been a Crosby Stills Nash fan. Great to see this band get some props...One of the few bands that was pulled together to make a kick ass group.
I totally agree. This version is hands down the best anywhere. And that includes any version sung by CSN themselves. It's just exquisite. It always makes me cringe a bit that Tim has to say "that really wasn't half bad" due to the lack of applause from the audience.
I so agree! I listen to so many youtube postings/bands and the F&F's covers are over the top great. Starting with raw talent of the band and the ROCK SOLID and BEAUTIFUL VOCALS. I can't believe they haven't 'launched'. Strange I just came across them in 2019 and they have been playing since... 2010 it appears. Sure hope you girls are still singing. I haven't come across a posted song yet that wasn't amazing.
They're doing what they want to do -- and still playing and singing for us. These days, we can kick in a few bucks here: foxesandfossils.com/ff-virtual-tip-jar
@@ralphbarhydt8974: As I said, they are doing what they want to do. Two of the Foxes are engaged in different careers, some of the Fossils are retired, Chase is pursuing a career as a solo vocalist, they live in different states, etc. Keep watching them here on RUclips, tell your friends to come join us, drop some virtual coins into the tip jar and everyone will be happy.
Agree. Music like this is not only beautiful but also what brings a tear to my eye is the actual time frame in which I first heard it…a much simpler time In life… it takes me back to a time when I carried an am radio everywhere with me hoping the Dj would play this song ( and calling the radio station begging to play this song!) A different life back then… maybe the finest time I ever knew. ☮️
I´m from Germany and I´ve found these group in 2018 at RUclips, I´ve sweat in these summer, but these voices give me a goosebumb. The band is perfect. Theb guitars are on point and the mix of the voices is really, really good. I LOVE THEM ALL! Sorry for my bad English, but I hope, You understand me..:))) Greet´s from Germany Bernhard
Every time I listen to this version of this song, I AM CONVINCED that this is the VERY BEST EXAMPLE of three-part harmony ... BRILLIANT ... MY FAVOURITE FOXES AND FOSSILS RECORDING!!!
He sure does. That's Toby Ruckert. It would be easy not to notice him in lots of these videos, because he's so laid back, but he routinely totally nails the lead guitar parts, so anyone really listening *definitely* notices. Background on the band and the members: foxesandfossils.com
He's sensational. You can clearly tell that he's listening to every note being sung as he plays. And that little trill he throws in ( you know the one) is great.
This shows Toby's guitar versatility. With brilliant jazz and rock solos in many F&F tunes he shines. Here he demonstrates his precision finger-style technique that's spot on down to the slightest detail. Couple that with Darwin and you have a guitar powerhouse for all occasions. Every member has a musical gift to bring to the table.
This is one of my all time favorite Harmony songs. I wonder if folks know how hard this song is to do live? Even CSN had a hard time accomplishing a good live take. Y'all did it fantastic, Guitar, Harmony, Tone, Vocalization were spot on!
Right? I've been listening to this for about 2 years and it's incredulous to me that a live, patio performance can be so artistically perfect. Not a breath or note that isn't fully accurate. As a life-long musician, I find this level of performance almost supernatural.
Not underrated by me, but he just seems to be happy staying in the background. I have yet to hear him make a mistake. His lead work in "When you say nothing at all" is phenomenal. I've been playing guitar for over 50 years. I could only dream of having his talent and ability.
The most abhorent experience of live music performance is audience indifference, especially when the band knocks the ball out of the park. These beautiful people have long demonstrated that F&F has a relentless commitment to exceeding original performances in their covers (which they do in the first place to incite audience interest in their music and talent). Their miraculous cover of Suite Judy Blues Eyes, which stands in my mind as a masterpiece, is a monument to a helluva lot of practice and sacrifice that is hidden from the audience and stage. Having played, I know that drill. My fear is that cynicism and indiffernece in our smartphone totality today will wither beautiful flowers like Foxes and Friends from ever blooming. Let's hope not. Our souls will suffer for it.
Tom, I too find it painful when an audience is indifferent to the talent of folk such as this. As a singer/musician myself I am both humbled and inspired by the talent of F & F. I am grateful they have cast their pearls where perhaps I may cherish a few.
If he's the dude playing the acoustic, then yup! Being a player myself, I listen for the little things and he was pretty much spot on including the little trills...
@@Snarkapotamus: Toby definitely is the guy playing the acoustic here. He's also the guy playing guitars of various kinds (including slide) on most of the 70 or so videos on this channel. And he's awesome. Check 'em out. Background, bios, more music, merchandise and a virtual tip jar: foxesandfossils.com
I have been performing live for the past 35 years, all over the U.S. and Canada (where I'm from originally). I can honestly say that I have never heard anything as beautiful and incredible as your group. I just discovered you a few days ago, after doing some music surfing on RUclips and I'm completely addicted to listening to every one of your songs. I love your story, I love your versions of the cover songs that you do so perfectly and I plan to turn a lot of people onto Foxes and Fossils! You may not ever even see this, but I felt I needed to express my admiration and appreciation for the work each of you puts into your group and I hope to get to hear your beautiful harmonies for years to come! Thanks for being you!
Tim...welcome to F&F! If you need more F&F, join us at their Facebook fan page: facebook.com/groups/1632462426895484/. Just hit 10,500 members. If you are really hardcore F&F, join us on Patreon! All I can say is, I LOVE F&F!!
Omg! No words! Absolutely beautiful, no just the talent but your honesty in telling the story. Something big record has forgotten how to do. Thank you F&F
Truthfully, EVERY SINGLE TIME I listen, again, to Foxes & Fossils sing their rendition of "Helplessly Hoping" ~ I get the chills. And, I'm reminded of the joy that REALLY GIFTED musicians like these PEOPLE feel, and bring, to those listening. Across the globe, especially now, all of us should better appreciate the beauty and joy that music brings to our lives. We NEED more of this, more music and joy in our lives; not less. Music in life, especially with voices like these, is meant to be celebrated. It is time we begin again to embrace and celebrate this beautiful aspect of our lives.
I believe this three-part harmony epitomises the essesence of F&F ... I cannot tire of listening to this particular rendition of Helplessly Hoping ... even the other members of the band applauded ... BRILLIANT!
Wenn ein Song mit solch einer klaren musikalischen / stimmlichen Darbietung einem die Tränen in die Augen führt, dann sagt genau dieser Song alles aus! WUNDERBAR!!!!
Great sound, great Harmonies. Acoustic guitarist seemed to be right on with his finger style and notes. The harmonies when one is singing the the word 2 both are singing harmony and 3 together the 3rd comes in and they are 4 ,and drop out at each other. Harmonies were tight and backed out right when he said each other. Just great harmonies. Perfect. I really loved this version, best I've heard so far. And there were 2 foxes with the fossils. I'm a fossil and miss playing acoustic and singing with various friends back when I was in my teens and early 20's. I switched to playing classical for awhile, toured 13 countries in Europe. But also was playing rock ,blues and metal. I've started going back to acoustic the past few years. But since moving to a small country town I haven't found anyone playing acoustic. They all want to shred. Keep up the music it's enjoyable and always keep it as part if your life. If it wasn't for music and playing, I wouldn't be here today. Guitar has helped me through so many trials and tribulations. I lost interest for awhile due to certain circumstances and now trying to find my way back. I know it will help but depression can grab your heart away at times. It would be nice to have someone to play and sing songs with, even if it was just adlibing which I Do alot of. Peace and keep music by your side never let it wonder away. If it does grab a close friend or fellow musician to help find your way back to the spark.
I thought the the harmonies were some of the best ive ever heard . Thanks for pointing that out , Im not a musician , but was so curious why it sounded so wonderful . It was those Harmonies , so smooth and soft and flow .
Art Donovan No. Audiences typically don’t have the musical background to appreciate the time, effort, sacrifice, and dedication required to produce a finished work like this.
@ Jaco: And Yes. And you're correct. :) The audience never appreciates the monumental talent and life's sacrifice necessary to achieve this level of artistry.
OMG!! You idiots, it's a taco joint! Not a concert hall. Besides, what do you care what the audience is doing? Does it get in your way of listening? God! Go solve some real problems out there before you bitch about this kind of thing!
Mr Purcell: Life has so many twists and turns beyond our control. While I like others thank you for your attention to unequaled excellent execution, hard work, and skills of all those that are part of your musical team, I hope that each and every one of you realize that whatever Life brings you all, you have created many moments of beauty and enjoyment to literally thousands of people. Very few accomplish something on this scale in Life and contributions to the many folks who have been blessed to listen to your performances.
@@achiappanza I agree. The original poster asked why they aren't treated like super stars. Part of the reason is that they don't do original material. And often times people who create brilliant original material have a hard time even making a decent living. Gillian Welch and Townes Van Zandt would be 2 examples.
This band is really good... intonation perfect. I really wonder if there was kind of post record edit (pitch)? It sounds too perfect to me ... Keep going folks!
... happy not to be the only one to catch that :-) Nervertheless raw material has to be quite in shape making auto-pitch so hard to discover. I would really like to listen to the raw recording...
When my son was young he had to do an English assignment showing samples of alliteration and Helplessly Hoping was one he used. I used to play it all the time. I love this song. Thank you.
Can’t believe the harmony. Kudos to both Maggie and Sammy. They blend their voices so well. Tim is very strong, as well. A special kudo to Sammy as her ability to harmonize in all their songs is outstanding!
This is what voices sound like from the same DNA. Think of The Everly Brothers, The Carpenters, The Alman Brothers, The Bee Gees, The Cowsills, etc. This is how to sing harmony! Brave!
Oh wow! Oh wow! This inter generational group is at the very core of what humanity can be. In these Covid lockout in Spain you’ve made me the happiest with this song!
I have always forgotten to compliment Tim on all this. Love his grin at the end because he knows how good that came out. I assume he is the leader and he does not jump out as hey look at me, rather he assembles everyone together and makes a masterpiece. Then sits back and enjoys everyone shining. Music, thank you CS&N. But how it all got performed here is all on Tim with his expert guiding of the group. Of course he has musicians behind him who are world class. It's all music for the love of it. Then to technically put all that together and mix it so there is no way to think it was done outside in a parking lot. Pure perfection by all.
As a dad, I can only imagine how sweet it was to create beautiful music with your girls. Having said that, I have no idea whatsoever why you weren't "discovered". As a fan of this song, and of CSNY, this is as good of a cover as I have ever heard. I guess it was meant to be what it was, and for your musical endeavour to take its proper place in your lives, but I have to tell you that your music is a gift to us all.
and the girl to his left is his daughter. the other talent left to manage another singer. can't really believe this group couldn't "make it", but maybe they got what they wanted out of music.
This might be my 50th time watching and listening to this, and it never fails to give me the chills... especially the Angelic harmonizing on the chorus. ❤️
you guys and young ladies...have some serious talent. I hope you never stop keeping some of the good music from my younger years alive. What a joy to hear someone take on CSNY and out do them at their own game. Outstanding performance in all respects.
Three beautiful voices blending together... in perfect... harmony! It just doesn't get any better or beautiful than those three voices right there on that patio! That's was the best cover of that song ... ever! 👍👍 two thumbs up 😎🤟
Every cover they do is AT LEAST as good as the original; a bunch of them are better than the originals, this one included. They just sound so incredible together. Thanks, F&F, I can't tell you how much I enjoy listening to you.
It was a stroke of serendipity which helped me to find the Foxes and Fossils on RUclips ! In the era of the pandemic , it is a blessing to listen to their performances so that I can bask in the peace and the joy of their music . I dig down-to-earth people who keep things real ... like the Foxes and Fossils do . I hope to hear more . Thank you from Ontario , Canada . Miles .
Thank you , Lyn , for the link to the F&F playlist . I really enjoyed listening to their cover of CSN's Suite : Judy Blue Eyes . I have never heard any group cover that song as well as F&F did . Sammie and Maggie's harmonies really keep that oldie fresh and up-to-date .
Serendipity struck me too. And I didn't deserve it. But we get enough bad luck in our lives - don't be embarrassed about making best of the good luck. I love the "foxes - and the " fossils ".
As much as I loved discovering this band on youtube, I was horrified to find the girls had gone off to college, and the band was hibernating. Worst part - they often played a few miles from my house! Had I known earlier, I would have been full of tacos every weekend!
These “guys” don’t need fame, they have each other, music, friendship, love, satisfaction. Just check out the comments, I have never seen so much pleasure given by any other RUclips channel/group, they have love in bucketloads. Love from UK, every morning I listen, so much pleasure, thanks so much xx
@@tomjes5602 To give an idea of just how many takes, retakes, rewrites etc. CSN did for that album, here is just a couple of the studio outtakes for this same song! The version on the album is considerably different from these outtakes. ruclips.net/video/gttC636fObU/видео.html
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"Like finding a Rembrandt at a yard sale." Best comment ever.
Gorgeous comment!
With credit to @ jennifer small for that one!
@@elizabethlinsay9193 very beautifull . you and the music
D. Gordon Wilson well said Sir.
Esattamente
This is a magnificent performance by the singers, by the guitarist, and especially by the recording engineer. I don't think I've ever heard a better live recording.
Toby (playing guitar) ran sound. They recorded directly from the board and Tim (lead singer) mixed it in the studio and synced it to the video.
I can't imagine sitting in that audience in that very informal venue and having the bucket passed looking for a few bucks for the girls college fund,, dropping in a $5 bill, then being treated to that unbelievable talent. A once in a lifetime experience!
One more time? Hapeville, Georgia, very near the Atlanta airport, Dec 29 & 30 2022. Watch their channel for details.
These girls are coming into a real estate market like they’re 30 years late on a Monopoly game. Add another $5 in the bucket for there future cash down payment and mortgage.
@@Sonofawildanimal4241 Virtual Tip jar available for online fans. Link in the description.
@@lynwessel2471 Good to know! Thanks, Lyn
@@Sonofawildanimal4241 Maggie now owns a house. And, I am sure, a mortgage.
There's more talent on that patio than 90% of the radio...and that's a fact!!!
and more than 99% of AGT and American Idol!
Great comment,and very true.
Word ..
Mark: No Lie 👍
I couldn't agree more, I must say that their cover is once again much better than the original that's been a part of my fossiled life...
How many times can I like this??
❤
Once, I keep trying to add more…..❤
It is so good I can't count the times I've listened
I know right! I think a million of those views must be mine …
Not enough.....so good...
Every time I listen to this it simply reaffirms my thinking that this is absolutely the best performance of Helplessly Hoping I have heard. Both instrumentally and vocally.
Outstanding
Just can't stop coming back !!!!!
People who don't play have no idea how much talent and work it takes to get vocals that tight....Harmony is incredible....
That's what made me keep listening to them. Their Harmony and timing are incredible!
I concur. The amount of rehearsal and attention to detail is amazing.
@@bradiverson8231 they are talented enough that they only have to rehearse twice.
It was good, harmonies getting better, I like you all, do you have any original material?
@@timper4326 I heard about four of Tim's original songs. They were great!
After all these years, this STILL gives me goosebumps!😍😄👍👍👍👍
“That wasn’t really half bad”. NO, THAT WAS AWESOME!
What harmony. What a group.An old song made new and wondeful.
I've been listening to CSN for 40+ years, and F&F for maybe 8 years. I think I may have listened to this version more often than the original.
Like most F&F fans I assume, I’ve watched this video dozens of times and keep coming back to it.
The obvious is the great harmonies by Tim, Maggie, and Sammie. The less obvious is Toby’s picking of the background music. If you really concentrate on his playing and try to tune out the vocals you will hear clean perfect picking of every note. Hat’s off Toby, great job.
agreed, they are the complete package of perfection !
Yup! This is a wonderful performance of an amazing song. I return to this clip again and again and again!
Amen!
Same. Amen brother. Perfection. Beautiful. one of my fav CSN songs and FandF too. Words simply can't express the feels
Agree 100%....That´s why they have more than 50 millions views. They are great. Regards from Argentina
All live, no backtracks, no autotune, no fancy shit JUST PURE POLISHED AND REHEARSED TALENT WITH TRUE PASSION AND CHARACTE.
The people watching, I believe, didn't know what they were witnessing. This cover is GREATNESS.
Ditto.
The scene, in which people seem to be in attendance, but not really listening to the music, is - not surprising - but disappointing to me.
How many times do you see a competent group like this nailing the covers.
And they don't seem to be appreciating it. Its like a background to their own "thing", whatever that is, that they are doing.
Such quality demands attentiveness, and I'm not seeing that this is happening with that crowd.
Most all groups cannot ascend to this version of proficiency, and yet, these people seem to have no concept, which I find strange.
They should be crowding the edges of the performance area in appreciation.
To me? This is an easy thing to do, it is just part of what a group should be - but we all know that groups are NOT this way - this proficiency and quality does not exist among them, but they treat these guys as if they were just any group.
SIGH.
Listening to Maggie’s part, she’s singing a complicated harmony part. Switching from an upper to a lower register and just nailing it. This is a great band. Just incredible talent.
Crosby's part. He sang all over the place!
It's a shame .(dope) kills. Maggie with BBC. Tim gay on meth ..sammie. Also glass dick ...shame
Many comments on this channel about Sammie's harmony, Maggie is evey bit as good if you listen for it.Tim has this mixed so you can pick out Maggie's part in the left channel and Sammie on the right.I love following Maggie's part.
Maggie has an amazing voice.
@@flyflywood6976 what happened, don't tell me???
Can't understand why the audience didn't seem to care. I'd be hypnotized by this beautiful noise.
Brilliant covers band HYTTAW. As good as the originals in some respects. It's great that this sort of music is being kept alive. All the best to you from a guy in England.
Rikk303 amen to that I lived in Atlanta in 1985 don't remember the citizens being so non-chalant about great talent
Some people just dont know great talent when its right in front of them. these folks are awesome ❤️🎼🇺🇸
Totally agree!!
totally agree Rikk
No, that really wasn’t half bad!!! You foxes and fossils are amazing and truly humble. Great harmony between dad and daughter.
Okay. There's covers and there's covers. This group goes so beyond "cover" as to redefine the song and its delivery. I can't put any more than one thumbs up in the rating, but if I could there'd be a million of them.
I have always been a Crosby Stills Nash fan. Great to see this band get some props...One of the few bands that was pulled together to make a kick ass group.
I totally agree. This version is hands down the best anywhere. And that includes any version sung by CSN themselves. It's just exquisite. It always makes me cringe a bit that Tim has to say "that really wasn't half bad" due to the lack of applause from the audience.
I believe they stayed true to the song and knocked it out of the park(ing lot)!!!
@The Edge Rules I have never heard a better cover band. Beautiful.I'm speechless.
I so agree! I listen to so many youtube postings/bands and the F&F's covers are over the top great. Starting with raw talent of the band and the ROCK SOLID and BEAUTIFUL VOCALS. I can't believe they haven't 'launched'. Strange I just came across them in 2019 and they have been playing since... 2010 it appears. Sure hope you girls are still singing. I haven't come across a posted song yet that wasn't amazing.
This band is so spectacular, I can’t believe they’re asking their audience for contributions. Foxes and Fossils should be world-renown.
They're doing what they want to do -- and still playing and singing for us. These days, we can kick in a few bucks here: foxesandfossils.com/ff-virtual-tip-jar
Stan Marcus Definite. They must have a horrible manager.
If we all kicked in $1.00 per listener they would do very well, and more than deserve it.
@@ralphbarhydt8974: As I said, they are doing what they want to do. Two of the Foxes are engaged in different careers, some of the Fossils are retired, Chase is pursuing a career as a solo vocalist, they live in different states, etc. Keep watching them here on RUclips, tell your friends to come join us, drop some virtual coins into the tip jar and everyone will be happy.
And some folks are facing away from the stage. Regardless, this is beautiful!
Amazing. Perfect balance. Perfect instrumentals. Perfect modulation. Perfect harmony. Perfect everything.
Tim looked quite pleased with himself when they finished. And rightfully so. That was magical.
"that really wasn't half bad", quite the understatement
"That really wasn't half bad ".... bloody hell, I'd cross the Atlantic to hear that live.
Yes agreed
Me too!
I was thinking EXACTLY the same thing. I live in Finland, and I was ready to jump on a plane to wherever their next gig is at. Absolutley phoneomenal.
Greg RSVR Welcome, I'm buying your pint.
I know right? CSN&Y had the advantage of a studio and mixing equipment etc. and yet this band, live, in a parking lot, rivals the original. props.
Sometimes the harmony brings a little tear to my eye for no other reason than it is so beautiful. It feels good just to feel the warmth again.
You found the right channel,then.
Thanks 'servicarrider',, I was hoping I was not the only soul this amazing group touch so wonderfully the feeling causes us to cry.
Agree. Music like this is not only beautiful but also what brings a tear to my eye is the actual time frame in which I first heard it…a much simpler time In life… it takes me back to a time when I carried an am radio everywhere with me hoping the
Dj would play this song ( and calling the radio station begging to play this song!)
A different life back then… maybe the finest time I ever knew. ☮️
God bless, this is just the best music rabbit hole I've ever fallen into.
Agree...
Couldn't agree more. Wow, I can't they've been doing this a decade and I'm just finding rhem.
@@markcoffman5059 I said the same thing!
Amen to that.
Feels on that!! Great when we find a good rabbit hole!!!!
That was flawless. Nobody can do that, but Foxes and Fossils can.
You got that right, Amy, you got that right...
Yes
I´m from Germany and I´ve found these group in 2018 at RUclips, I´ve sweat in these summer,
but these voices give me a goosebumb. The band is perfect. Theb guitars are on point and the mix
of the voices is really, really good. I LOVE THEM ALL!
Sorry for my bad English, but I hope, You understand me..:)))
Greet´s from Germany Bernhard
@@Bernhardist We understand, B. And music is a great common language.
@@jamesottaway3212 Yes, You´re right!
I've listened to this song at least 100 times. Love it more every time.
I can't say how many times I've watched this. Best cover ever. Thank you.
Then you haven't heard Taxiride: ruclips.net/video/RFJ4i466Qrk/видео.html
I wish I could add a bunch more "likes"!
I'm with you ...
💕💞❤️
I just watched 2 other covers of the song... F+F is the best by far.
Toby Deserves a lot more credit that he ever gets the guy is a genius guitar player
Yes, he is!!
No doubt!!
Every time I listen to this version of this song, I AM CONVINCED that this is the VERY BEST EXAMPLE of three-part harmony ... BRILLIANT ... MY FAVOURITE FOXES AND FOSSILS RECORDING!!!
That guitarist is under tremendous pressure - and DELIVERS!
He sure does. That's Toby Ruckert. It would be easy not to notice him in lots of these videos, because he's so laid back, but he routinely totally nails the lead guitar parts, so anyone really listening *definitely* notices. Background on the band and the members: foxesandfossils.com
He's sensational. You can clearly tell that he's listening to every note being sung as he plays. And that little trill he throws in ( you know the one) is great.
Agreed, but you can see the laser-focused concentration on the singers as well, especially the girls.
This shows Toby's guitar versatility. With brilliant jazz and rock solos in many F&F tunes he shines. Here he demonstrates his precision finger-style technique that's spot on down to the slightest detail. Couple that with Darwin and you have a guitar powerhouse for all occasions. Every member has a musical gift to bring to the table.
Toby is a Brilliant Musician!
@@artdonovandesign He also set up the live sound mix for their gigs thru that year. F&F and Mustangs hired Doug Godbold as sound man in 2014.
Magical version of a CSN classic in the parking lot of a local bar.
Patio of The Twisted Taco. Maybe 25(?) in the audience.
Absolutely preposterous for something this good to come from that scenario 🤣🤣
This is one of my all time favorite Harmony songs. I wonder if folks know how hard this song is to do live? Even CSN had a hard time accomplishing a good live take. Y'all did it fantastic, Guitar, Harmony, Tone, Vocalization were spot on!
This has to be my most favorite of all, but then again, who's kidding, they're all my favorites!!
CSN…jus sayin
Y wrote it, but CSN harmonized and recorded it.
I could listen to this on repeat all day. This is as close to perfection as anyone should wish to achieve
Yup, and prettier than CSN in more ways than one!
Right? I've been listening to this for about 2 years and it's incredulous to me that a live, patio performance can be so artistically perfect. Not a breath or note that isn't fully accurate. As a life-long musician, I find this level of performance almost supernatural.
Their covers bring peace and happiness to my soul.
Underrated guitar player, this guy is on point
That's Toby Ruckert and he's definitely a fine guitarist. Background on the band and the personnel here: foxesandfossils.com
Dan Foster -underaged, by who? Guy is Awsome....
Agreed
Not underrated by me, but he just seems to be happy staying in the background. I have yet to hear him make a mistake. His lead work in "When you say nothing at all" is phenomenal. I've been playing guitar for over 50 years. I could only dream of having his talent and ability.
Great call, Dan. The guitar work on this is just outstanding. A perfect complement to the outstanding mix of voices.
The most abhorent experience of live music performance is audience indifference, especially when the band knocks the ball out of the park. These beautiful people have long demonstrated that F&F has a relentless commitment to exceeding original performances in their covers (which they do in the first place to incite audience interest in their music and talent). Their miraculous cover of Suite Judy Blues Eyes, which stands in my mind as a masterpiece, is a monument to a helluva lot of practice and sacrifice that is hidden from the audience and stage. Having played, I know that drill. My fear is that cynicism and indiffernece in our smartphone totality today will wither beautiful flowers like Foxes and Friends from ever blooming. Let's hope not. Our souls will suffer for it.
tom wray Awesomely stated and I agree!
I know. Bizarre, right? Sheesh, this is beautiful
Tom, I too find it painful when an audience is indifferent to the talent of folk such as this. As a singer/musician myself I am both humbled and inspired by the talent of F & F. I am grateful they have cast their pearls where perhaps I may cherish a few.
Well, whatever the audiences may have lacked, my friends, comments on RUclips have made up for in spades. Beautiful and thoughtful comment, Mr. Wray!
Well spoken.
I'm sorry... that is perfect. Beyond good, beyond super, it is perfect.
Those girls have a harmonic blend on par with Lennon/McCartney and Simon and Garfunkel.
They are VERY good, but let's not get carried away. You are comparing them to 2 of the greatest pairs ever.
That´s right Will
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I’d rather listen to M & S any day than those other folks mentioned 😆- seriously though..
Let’s hear it for Toby. The guy is flawless!
If he's the dude playing the acoustic, then yup! Being a player myself, I listen for the little things and he was pretty much spot on including the little trills...
@@Snarkapotamus: Toby definitely is the guy playing the acoustic here. He's also the guy playing guitars of various kinds (including slide) on most of the 70 or so videos on this channel. And he's awesome. Check 'em out.
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I have been performing live for the past 35 years, all over the U.S. and Canada (where I'm from originally). I can honestly say that I have never heard anything as beautiful and incredible as your group. I just discovered you a few days ago, after doing some music surfing on RUclips and I'm completely addicted to listening to every one of your songs.
I love your story, I love your versions of the cover songs that you do so perfectly and I plan to turn a lot of people onto Foxes and Fossils!
You may not ever even see this, but I felt I needed to express my admiration and appreciation for the work each of you puts into your group and I hope to get to hear your beautiful harmonies for years to come!
Thanks for being you!
The Band members do read comments and tell us they do intend to continue for years to come.
Tim...welcome to F&F! If you need more F&F, join us at their Facebook fan page: facebook.com/groups/1632462426895484/. Just hit 10,500 members. If you are really hardcore F&F, join us on Patreon! All I can say is, I LOVE F&F!!
Well said !
Actually pains me that nobody seems to be paying any attention to this cover masterpiece
But we get to enjoy it repeatedly... they didn't realize they were listening to greatness !
Awesome cover. Love this song.
I’m stuck in a Foxes and Fossils loop. I hope people realize how good this is.
I sure do. I was a musician, singer/songwriter, composer and I'm seriously impressed!
Omg!
No words!
Absolutely beautiful, no just the talent but your honesty in telling the story. Something big record has forgotten how to do.
Thank you F&F
I keep coming back to this cover!
join the club
This just gets. Better with age.
Its sublime. Best cover Iv ever heard.
2 yrs ago...huh... try another....LEXINGTON LAB BAND.....THAT SMELL
Truthfully, EVERY SINGLE TIME I listen, again, to Foxes & Fossils sing their rendition of "Helplessly Hoping" ~ I get the chills. And, I'm reminded of the joy that REALLY GIFTED musicians like these PEOPLE feel, and bring, to those listening. Across the globe, especially now, all of us should better appreciate the beauty and joy that music brings to our lives. We NEED more of this, more music and joy in our lives; not less. Music in life, especially with voices like these, is meant to be celebrated. It is time we begin again to embrace and celebrate this beautiful aspect of our lives.
Same!!
I believe this three-part harmony epitomises the essesence of F&F ... I cannot tire of listening to this particular rendition of Helplessly Hoping ... even the other members of the band applauded ... BRILLIANT!
You will simply not find a better live version of this beautiful song on the internet. That includes by CSN!
Their harmonies gave me goose bumps. Amazing job
Four years since I first discovered this video (during peak Covid) it still remains the high watermark for live performances on youtube.
I could listen to Toby play that guitar all day long. Man he is good. I just can't get enough of listening to their music.
Toby is the unsung hero of F&F!
Harmonies are sublime but kudos to the guitar playing. Perfect.
Lead guitarist is Toby Ruckert and he's consistently superb. Check 'em all out: foxesandfossils.com/
2nd comment, this is just pure magic. Nobody nails the harmonies on this song like they do. It was so good, even Scott is clapping at the end!
Wenn ein Song mit solch einer klaren musikalischen / stimmlichen Darbietung einem die Tränen in die Augen führt, dann sagt genau dieser Song alles aus! WUNDERBAR!!!!
When a song brings tears to your eyes with such a clear musical/vocal delivery, then this very song says it all! MARVELOUS!!!!
Ah, such tender, delicate, sweet perfect harmony! Such a pleasure to hear, and see (if I can keep the tears out of my eyes).
Tim - "That really wasn't half bad"
Understatement of the century.
Far and above my favorite song by F&F.
Great sound, great Harmonies. Acoustic guitarist seemed to be right on with his finger style and notes. The harmonies when one is singing the the word 2 both are singing harmony and 3 together the 3rd comes in and they are 4 ,and drop out at each other. Harmonies were tight and backed out right when he said each other. Just great harmonies. Perfect. I really loved this version, best I've heard so far. And there were 2 foxes with the fossils. I'm a fossil and miss playing acoustic and singing with various friends back when I was in my teens and early 20's. I switched to playing classical for awhile, toured 13 countries in Europe. But also was playing rock ,blues and metal. I've started going back to acoustic the past few years. But since moving to a small country town I haven't found anyone playing acoustic. They all want to shred. Keep up the music it's enjoyable and always keep it as part if your life. If it wasn't for music and playing, I wouldn't be here today. Guitar has helped me through so many trials and tribulations. I lost interest for awhile due to certain circumstances and now trying to find my way back. I know it will help but depression can grab your heart away at times. It would be nice to have someone to play and sing songs with, even if it was just adlibing which I Do alot of. Peace and keep music by your side never let it wonder away. If it does grab a close friend or fellow musician to help find your way back to the spark.
I thought the the harmonies were some of the best ive ever heard . Thanks for pointing that out , Im not a musician , but was so curious why it sounded so wonderful . It was those Harmonies , so smooth and soft and flow .
Did the audience realize that they were witness to an absolutely MIRACULOUS musical performance?
Art Donovan No. Audiences typically don’t have the musical background to appreciate the time, effort, sacrifice, and dedication required to produce a finished work like this.
@@jaco7675 You stated it perfectly, Jaco. Stay healthy!
It's like they are so clueless! They probably didn't pay much of a cover or tip, if any. Pretend you don' notice how good they are! :-/
@ Jaco: And Yes. And you're correct. :) The audience never appreciates the monumental talent and life's sacrifice necessary to achieve this level of artistry.
OMG!! You idiots, it's a taco joint! Not a concert hall. Besides, what do you care what the audience is doing? Does it get in your way of listening? God! Go solve some real problems out there before you bitch about this kind of thing!
Mr Purcell: Life has so many twists and turns beyond our control. While I like others thank you for your attention to unequaled excellent execution, hard work, and skills of all those that are part of your musical team, I hope that each and every one of you realize that whatever Life brings you all, you have created many moments of beauty and enjoyment to literally thousands of people. Very few accomplish something on this scale in Life and contributions to the many folks who have been blessed to listen to your performances.
Very Well said... Very profound.
@@tomsimpson-cc4075 Thanks very much ... meant every undeniable word!
Thank you Jim for capturing what all of us think about Tim and the excellent group
@@rapidcabin Pert dang good, ain't they? Rare that I miss a day that I don't pull them up for a listen ...
Thankyou for your words...perfectly put
I just can't believe how incredibly talented these people are and why are they not absolute super stars
They should be Superstar's! So Very Talented!
They are an excellent cover band, but do they have original material equal to the music they cover?
@@jweyek Right... what's that line from Treme that Steve Earle delivers? "The world is full of players. It's the writers that are the rare find."
@@achiappanza I agree. The original poster asked why they aren't treated like super stars. Part of the reason is that they don't do original material. And often times people who create brilliant original material have a hard time even making a decent living. Gillian Welch and Townes Van Zandt would be 2 examples.
The timing, the music, the harmonies all to perfection. The best. I’m blown away every time I listen to Foxes and Fossils.
Most beautiful version ever!
This is so ridiculously good that I can't think of a comment would sum it up, meaningfully.
"Pitch Perfect" ... all perfect including guitar work. CSN would be proud and give you all a nod and a smile.
This band is really good... intonation perfect. I really wonder if there was kind of post record edit (pitch)? It sounds too perfect to me ...
Keep going folks!
W. F. Deffinitely post processed.
I can definitely hear some pitch correction at work here. Still sounds great though!
... happy not to be the only one to catch that :-) Nervertheless raw material has to be quite in shape making auto-pitch so hard to discover. I would really like to listen to the raw recording...
Agreed, their other video (landslide) has a rather obvious pitch correct at 00:55. Still good though.
When my son was young he had to do an English assignment showing samples of alliteration and Helplessly Hoping was one he used. I used to play it all the time. I love this song. Thank you.
Can’t believe the harmony. Kudos to both Maggie and Sammy. They blend their voices so well. Tim is very strong, as well. A special kudo to Sammy as her ability to harmonize in all their songs is outstanding!
Sammy is a rock.
This is what voices sound like from the same DNA. Think of The Everly Brothers, The Carpenters, The Alman Brothers, The Bee Gees, The Cowsills, etc. This is how to sing harmony! Brave!
One of the best covers I've heard yet 👏👏
Oh wow! Oh wow! This inter generational group is at the very core of what humanity can be. In these Covid lockout in Spain you’ve made me the happiest with this song!
They should receive a Grammy for this Epic Performance!!! None Better!! Thanks F&F,,Your the Best!!
Like said previously, “like finding a Rembrandt at a yard sale”. Even better, eh?
great way to put it, they are fantastic
I have always forgotten to compliment Tim on all this. Love his grin at the end because he knows how good that came out. I assume he is the leader and he does not jump out as hey look at me, rather he assembles everyone together and makes a masterpiece. Then sits back and enjoys everyone shining. Music, thank you CS&N. But how it all got performed here is all on Tim with his expert guiding of the group. Of course he has musicians behind him who are world class. It's all music for the love of it. Then to technically put all that together and mix it so there is no way to think it was done outside in a parking lot. Pure perfection by all.
Tim is the genius behind all this. And his talent is managing to surround himself himself with people who are even better than he is. :)
@@curtpowell3795 Not that being a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist means Tim is conceivably shabby :D
Edward Hart 😀👍🏼
In Tim's bio it identified him as a High School quarterback. That must have been the beginning of grooming his leadership instincts.
Yup. Dad knows alright! 😃
As a dad, I can only imagine how sweet it was to create beautiful music with your girls. Having said that, I have no idea whatsoever why you weren't "discovered". As a fan of this song, and of CSNY, this is as good of a cover as I have ever heard. I guess it was meant to be what it was, and for your musical endeavour to take its proper place in your lives, but I have to tell you that your music is a gift to us all.
I agree. They sure did gift us with their music.
Beautiful
listen to their Suite: judy blue eyes. mind blowing.
and the girl to his left is his daughter. the other talent left to manage another singer. can't really believe this group couldn't "make it", but maybe they got what they wanted out of music.
@@urbanothepopeofdeath lol, it's my favorite. Sends chills down my spine.
Aug. '22 and I'm still loving this
A guitar and three voices in perfect harmony. None better anywhere.
This might be my 50th time watching and listening to this, and it never fails to give me the chills... especially the Angelic harmonizing on the chorus. ❤️
You can tell Tim knows how great that was. Amazing!
you guys and young ladies...have some serious talent. I hope you never stop keeping some of the good music from my younger years alive. What a joy to hear someone take on CSNY and out do them at their own game. Outstanding performance in all respects.
Three beautiful voices blending together... in perfect... harmony! It just doesn't get any better or beautiful than those three voices right there on that patio! That's was the best cover of that song ... ever! 👍👍 two thumbs up 😎🤟
Thank you, RUclips! You put this wonderful group on my list. It will never leave it!!
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Lyn Wessel Thank you, Lyn!
Loved this group of amazingly talented folks ever since I first heard them
I have literally watched this clip over 500 times. Absolutely flawless
I stumbled across F&F about six months ago. What a beautiful job of this song. CSN&Y would be proud.
Every cover they do is AT LEAST as good as the original; a bunch of them are better than the originals, this one included. They just sound so incredible together. Thanks, F&F, I can't tell you how much I enjoy listening to you.
So true, me too, Ive fallen in love with them, Cant let go and Dont worry baby are brilliant too
I’m speechless. Stephen would be impressed.
I’m waiting for the day when I’ll stop loving this version from y’all…I’ll let you know.
I like how Scott immediately breaks into applause. He would know.
Good eye...I noticed that too. Even he was impressed!
I listen to this song and others every night just before I go to sleep.
the best lullaby for the child inside you. good night dave.
i think it's personally so hard to do a good cover of this song and yall.......LORDY those harmonies are TIGHT
It was a stroke of serendipity which helped me to find the Foxes and Fossils on RUclips !
In the era of the pandemic , it is a blessing to listen to their performances
so that I can bask in the peace and the joy of their music .
I dig down-to-earth people who keep things real ... like the Foxes and Fossils do .
I hope to hear more . Thank you from Ontario , Canada . Miles .
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Thank you , Lyn , for the link to the F&F playlist . I really enjoyed listening to their cover of CSN's Suite : Judy Blue Eyes .
I have never heard any group cover that song as well as F&F did . Sammie and Maggie's harmonies really keep that oldie fresh and up-to-date .
Serendipity struck me too.
And I didn't deserve it.
But we get enough bad luck in our lives - don't be embarrassed about making best of the good luck.
I love the "foxes - and the " fossils ".
As much as I loved discovering this band on youtube, I was horrified to find the girls had gone off to college, and the band was hibernating. Worst part - they often played a few miles from my house! Had I known earlier, I would have been full of tacos every weekend!
This is the song that I stumbled on 3 years ago and I became helplessly hooked on F&F ever since
Those three voices together are just magical
I am glad I found them. Its hard to stop
These “guys” don’t need fame, they have each other, music, friendship, love, satisfaction. Just check out the comments, I have never seen so much pleasure given by any other RUclips channel/group, they have love in bucketloads. Love from UK, every morning I listen, so much pleasure, thanks so much xx
You get it.
Love this version!! RIP David, you are loved.
Like others I am constantly drawn back to the perfection of this performance. Thank you F&F for all your wonderful postings on RUclips
Tim says, "That really wasn't half bad"? They knew they killed it! The harmonies and guitar work were PERFECT!
Even Crosby Stills & Nash could not do this better.... Perfect harmony
So true
IMO they never have done it better than this, at least not that I've heard.
the original recording is magic. every cover is second place at best.
@@gourmetcaveman The original is from the recording studio after how much mixing and how many takes, this is live, one take no room for error.
@@tomjes5602 To give an idea of just how many takes, retakes, rewrites etc. CSN did for that album, here is just a couple of the studio outtakes for this same song! The version on the album is considerably different from these outtakes. ruclips.net/video/gttC636fObU/видео.html
I now see the common denominator....they really shine every time they play CSN songs...wonderful to listen to ! Thanks all !