First heard this track in my scruffy little flat in Chester uk when the album came out. It blew my mind, I had never heard anything like it before. My pal said to me "you will not be listening to this music when you are 30".. Well here I am 73, still listening to Neil Young and listening to this brilliant version of a legendary song.
Same age. Still love to play and sing this song in D. Molly Tuttle is so amazing. Saw her with Old Crow Medicine Show at the Ryman. Best concert I've ever seen. Cheers!
As a guy who was born and raised in a town in North Ontario, I follow your lead and add my vote of appreciation, and as a long time Molly fan, no suprise she nails it, and the band is superb !
HUGE Neil fan here, and this cover is superb. Molly's no slouch on the strings and really plays some inspired links on this. Fiddle was on point too. Anyone who says there isn't any great music happening needs to hear this and shut it!
I think you'll find it's case of knowing where to look 🤣. Harvest was the best-selling album of 1972 (when I was 18). I hardly know anybody who has even heard of Molly, but that is in the UK.
1993 I got front row tix to see Neil in Austin, Tx. Ate a bunch of mushrooms before the show and was flying. The curtains open an Neil is playing the pipe organ and busts out this tune. A moment forever saturated into my melon
You know Neil doesn't mess around in concert. He goes all out. I saw him in 99 and he played one of the longest shows I have ever seen and I have seen a lot of shows.
Blue Blue Windows behind the Stars ✨, Yellow Moon 🌕 on the Right, Big Birds flying across the Sky, Throwing Shadows on our Eyes, Leaves me Helpless Helpless Helpless. RIP Mom, it’s been one month today since my beautiful mom died and I am indeed Helpless Helpless Helpless
I used to sing this in a band …., around the time …… “ The Last Waltz “was released , you bring tears to my eyes ….. Molly ….. just beautiful …….. beautiful … well done ….. just .. beautiful ……….
Molly is a siren. I know this because every time I hear her sing, I'm in love. It's a voice that cuts straight to my soul. Her playing is pure magic too. Absolutely gorgeous as well. It's the trifecta of beauty that I'm completely helpless 😉 against
Molly's guitar embellishments are so beautiful, the fills so melodic as to take my breath away. Thank You Molly. Got into Bluegrass through "Old and In The Way in '73. So glad to know that You spur a furtive scene of Musicians to carry it all on.
Never heard Molly Tuttle before, but anything Neil Young gets my attention. Molly Tuttle is a great singer and guitar player - best cover of “Helpless” I’ve ever heard!
I'm in that northern ontario town right now. Neil young's childhood home is ten miles from here. ....its nice to see people still diggn this tune.....peace yall
Once the pandemic has passed, there will be long lines at venues across America to see and listen to performers who have honed their skills during this time.
@@MeneerHerculePoirot You’re more likely right than wrong at this point. There are so many variables, though. Also consider that flu pandemics die out. Not after taking millions, to be sure. But they do die out.
This is one of the songs that defined my teenage years. Wistful and lonesome, but still very soothing and cathartic. Molly really expresses the mood of this piece and the guys are true to it as well. Many of Neil's songs have a timeless quality and may remain relevant for many generations to come.
Molly Tuttle's cover of this song really woke me up to the meaning of this tune for me. I'm 60 years old, and after living almost 31 years on my farm in northern Wisconsin, my reasons to stay here, wrong or right, have always been greatly influenced by this concept..."all my changes were there." I was a young city boy back then. My wife, my kids didn't exist for me at that time, but they do now. The beauty, the familiarity, the belonging... all have thrown shadows on my eyes to make a decision to leave. Thank you, Molly
Such a tasteful solo...what a musician! It fit the song so well...she's capable of absolutely ripping, but (to me) the restraint and note choice here demonstrate just how much she feels this song. Great rendition!
Jesus, that’s good. Best example I’ve heard of a band making the perfect space for a lead singer. I’ve heard Molly do this song live, solo, a few times & I’ve always loved it. Nice to hear it with backing that she and the song both deserve.
This is my FAVORITE Neil Young song, I am 74 and grooved to it in my teens in the 60’s. Great job on the vocal and the accompaniment just a good testament to Neil.
78 here and remember that song well....I have a Neil Young fan from his early beginnings with Buffalo Springfield. I have been a fan Of Molly since her Rise release, she is so talented! This is the best cover I have heard of Neil's Helpless.
Same from a guy born and raised in a town whose name means land of the the wild goose in Ojibway. A very strong favourite amongst all who lived there, powerful songwriting, and an incredible version from a world class talent.
As a die hard Neil Young fan who bought his first 45 years many many years ago, this song has accompanied me on many adventures and good times. So good to hear you play it. Heart of Gold.
Neil Young is one of my favorite musical artists of all time, and I’ve always loved this song. Yet, with all do respect to Neil and his incredible recording of his song...I believe this version is now my favorite.
Since a few weeks I'm 60 y.o. I've heard a lot; Neil Young, Jackson Brown, Joni Mitchell, Boni Rait, Linda Ronstadt, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, you name it. But this ....is so good... it's so powerfull, pure redemption
i actually am at a loss for anything that would even remotely do justice to her rendition of one of my favorite young songs. if angels could sing this is what they'd sound like.
I can never hear this song without hearing Joni Mitchel's sidestage backing vocals to Neil Young and The Bands rendition at the Last Waltz. This comes close. X
Neil Young will always be a big influence to all generations on this planet. I'm wonder'n if any Ontarions applaud at Molly's concert playing "Helpless", and the word Ontario comes up? Molly is a great guitarist and banjo player, so glad to find her and others shining amongst other type of musical genre?
I only heard Molly for the first time just yesterday, a cover of She's a Rainbow. I can't think when I've been so moved by an artist, any artist of any kind, the piercing soulfulness... alacrity, love.
Molly Tuttle always seems to make the right choices rhythmically. She is a bad ass rhythmatist, as demonstrated here. She always nails tempos too. She pays attention to the right stuff. I'm endlessly impressed.
One great song played by some fine musicians. Thanks a bunch Molly. I can't decide which one is best, if your singing or your guitar playing. As it even matters. You are the whole package. Man, what a gift for the ears and for the brain.
DAMN, but this is a gorgeous rendition. I'm ashamed that I didn't know Molly Tuttle until now: her voice and guitar playing are heaven-sent, and she definitely knows how to make a song her own. Brava, Ms. Tuttle, bravi to the group.
dang here I am among my chronological familiars at 73. guess it's a sentimental age bracket. we sure had some damn good music to grow by. It's fun how powerful and familiar that word is: helpless. Caught in the grip of something bigger than all of us. And I'm not complaining.
First heard this track in my scruffy little flat in Chester uk when the album came out. It blew my mind, I had never heard anything like it before. My pal said to me "you will not be listening to this music when you are 30".. Well here I am 73, still listening to Neil Young and listening to this brilliant version of a legendary song.
Great tune but Molly made it timeless.
Thank you for sharing that sweet memory. I am a bit younger than you, and feel the same way about many songs. 🍻
Same age. Still love to play and sing this song in D. Molly Tuttle is so amazing. Saw her with Old Crow Medicine Show at the Ryman. Best concert I've ever seen. Cheers!
Amen. Clocking in at 76.
Ditto at 76 ❤❤
Everything Neil intended this song to be, Molly and band brought out.
A MASTERPIECE at all levels. Great music is still alive thanks to brilliant performers like Molly Tuttle. Thank you Molly.
Molly Tuttle is a virtuoso in so many styles of music, it seems she just transcends style. She is an American treasure.
"transcends style"?! Yes. Music is what flows out of her.
Molly's a world treasure!
I'm 76 and still listen to 60s & early 70s music 90% of the time.
@@jgibs6251 I'm 25 and still listen to the same music.☺
I could not agree more! Molly Tuttle is the real deal and beautiful in so many ways!
Someday Molly Tuttle, Gillian Welch, and David Rawlings will record a song and it will be the best recording in the history of recordings.
Very good singing and band. You have done this song great justice!
Let's tell them. Great idea.
I'd love to hear a Molly Tuttle/Tyler Childers duet.
Together with Brandi Carlile, of course !
👍
As a guy in a town in North Ontario, I wholeheartedly endorse this rendition.
If we hadn't beat Trump, I'd be asking for asylum right now.
@@ty9884 I would reject it. We have enough liberals here now thanks
@@jeffgriffin9747 Yeah, but I make bitchen french fries and gravy.
@@ty9884 Why do you people have to taint every nice thing with your politics?
As a guy who was born and raised in a town in North Ontario, I follow your lead and add my vote of appreciation, and as a long time Molly fan, no suprise she nails it, and the band is superb !
What a voice, what a song - and we can listen and see it for free, doesn't seem right...
No way that Neil Young ever thought it possible for this song to sound this damn good!
HUGE Neil fan here, and this cover is superb. Molly's no slouch on the strings and really plays some inspired links on this. Fiddle was on point too. Anyone who says there isn't any great music happening needs to hear this and shut it!
I think you'll find it's case of knowing where to look 🤣. Harvest was the best-selling album of 1972 (when I was 18). I hardly know anybody who has even heard of Molly, but that is in the UK.
MOLLY TURTLE'S VOICE IS SO PERFECT FOR THIS SONG. WELL DONE. BRAVO.
TURTLE?!
I didn't know Molly but this is actually the best version of this song I have ever heard. I love her voice and I'm going to listen more music from her
Glad to read this, she's spectacular. She's just released a album of all kinds of covers, and her own songs are great of course.
@@TheInfluences She's amazing ; a star is born
You won’t be disappointed
I've heard a lot of her playing with Billy strings
if you're a grateful dead fan check out her cover of "standing on the moon"
1993 I got front row tix to see Neil in Austin, Tx. Ate a bunch of mushrooms before the show and was flying. The curtains open an Neil is playing the pipe organ and busts out this tune. A moment forever saturated into my melon
You know Neil doesn't mess around in concert. He goes all out. I saw him in 99 and he played one of the longest shows I have ever seen and I have seen a lot of shows.
Back when Austin was cool. "Keep Austin Weird" is just a scary phrase right now. I go away for a few years and they just kill the place.
@@ellet4103 yea. fucking sad.
Thanks for one of my favourite RUclips comments.
@@erichughes2546 Was this in Austin?
Absolutely beautiful! Her improv solo is so unique and appropriate to this song Only she could have done this.
So many covers of this song and none compares with this. Molly Tuttle is such a huge talent in all aspects of her music.
Molly can do it all! Love this song🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵👏👏👏👏👏
Blue Blue Windows behind the Stars ✨, Yellow Moon 🌕 on the Right, Big Birds flying across the Sky, Throwing Shadows on our Eyes, Leaves me Helpless Helpless Helpless. RIP Mom, it’s been one month today since my beautiful mom died and I am indeed Helpless Helpless Helpless
what a beautiful tribute to your mother, thank you.
I used to sing this in a band …., around the time …… “ The Last Waltz “was released , you bring tears to my eyes ….. Molly ….. just beautiful …….. beautiful … well done ….. just .. beautiful ……….
Molly is a siren. I know this because every time I hear her sing, I'm in love. It's a voice that cuts straight to my soul. Her playing is pure magic too. Absolutely gorgeous as well. It's the trifecta of beauty that I'm completely helpless 😉 against
Huge appreciation from Australia 🇦🇺. Neil would be proud of the reworking of this song. Molly’s version is sublime. Have a few 🎉🎉🎉
absolutely beautiful - what a great era for music
Almost beyond expression. This is how a song becomes yours.
Molly's guitar embellishments are so beautiful, the fills so melodic as to take my breath away. Thank You Molly. Got into Bluegrass through "Old and In The Way in '73. So glad to know that You spur a furtive scene of Musicians to carry it all on.
Wow! Molly is such an awesome singer / musician, place her with other great musicians and the talent keeps flowing bringing goose bumps, just fab.
I wish I could give this more than one "thumbs up".
I like Neal Young's version but I really like Molly's version. Simply outstanding!
Never heard Molly Tuttle before, but anything Neil Young gets my attention. Molly Tuttle is a great singer and guitar player - best cover of “Helpless” I’ve ever heard!
I'm in that northern ontario town right now. Neil young's childhood home is ten miles from here. ....its nice to see people still diggn this tune.....peace yall
Never gets old.
My God, that’s beautiful.
The harmonies ….. so good.
Beautiful cover!
Beautiful version. 👏👏
Finest cover of this classic I've ever heard. Thanks Molly
Wonderful rendition of Neil’s classic!
thanks!
Love the song!! WOW!
I'm such a Molly fan. And a Neil fan. This was superb. ❤
love that wee rhythm section, lovely drums. Great cover
Once the pandemic has passed, there will be long lines at venues across America to see and listen to performers who have honed their skills during this time.
I am hoping for this renaissance.
Amen!!!
The pandemic will never pass. The world will forever be longing for the days of 2019. I'm not a cynic. Just a realist.
@@MeneerHerculePoirot You’re more likely right than wrong at this point. There are so many variables, though. Also consider that flu pandemics die out. Not after taking millions, to be sure. But they do die out.
Great cover! One of my favorite Neil Young songs for many years.
This band was made to do this song. Molly absolutely owns the guitar. Just awesome.
Molly is such an incredible talent
This is one of the songs that defined my teenage years. Wistful and lonesome, but still very soothing and cathartic. Molly really expresses the mood of this piece and the guys are true to it as well. Many of Neil's songs have a timeless quality and may remain relevant for many generations to come.
I would only add, many of Neil's song will remain relevant!
Beautiful ❤
Molly Tuttle's cover of this song really woke me up to the meaning of this tune for me. I'm 60 years old, and after living almost 31 years on my farm in northern Wisconsin, my reasons to stay here, wrong or right, have always been greatly influenced by this concept..."all my changes were there." I was a young city boy back then. My wife, my kids didn't exist for me at that time, but they do now. The beauty, the familiarity, the belonging... all have thrown shadows on my eyes to make a decision to leave. Thank you, Molly
You should consider writing. You said what you said so beautifully. Nice to meet you!
Beautiful.
@@lindamacduff2566 Wow. I don't even understand what he said.
Not an easy song to do justice to. This is beautiful.
Agreed.
👍
That's because she's Molly Tuttle!
This is an excellent, moving version of the Neil Young classic. Thanks, Molly!
You go girl! Awesome!
Such a tasteful solo...what a musician! It fit the song so well...she's capable of absolutely ripping, but (to me) the restraint and note choice here demonstrate just how much she feels this song. Great rendition!
Finally you-tube recommendations gets it right!
Her voice fits this song so well.
I'm a Neil Young fan, 59 y.o. and this cover is chilling...
So underrated, She's a gem.
Molly really knows how to work those dynamics
Jesus, that’s good. Best example I’ve heard of a band making the perfect space for a lead singer. I’ve heard Molly do this song live, solo, a few times & I’ve always loved it. Nice to hear it with backing that she and the song both deserve.
Simply awesome!
Molly knocked this out of the park. You are so good. Probably better than you know. One of my favorites.
This is my FAVORITE Neil Young song, I am 74 and grooved to it in my teens in the 60’s. Great job on the vocal and the accompaniment just a good testament to Neil.
78 here and remember that song well....I have a Neil Young fan from his early beginnings with Buffalo Springfield. I have been a fan Of Molly since her Rise release, she is so talented! This is the best cover I have heard of Neil's Helpless.
What a lovely voice here. Truly a fabulous instrument.
Obviously, she's a great guitarist, but listen to her voice. She is an exceptional singer too!
Thank you Molly, from a guy , in a town , in North Ontario!
Same from a guy born and raised in a town whose name means land of the the wild goose in Ojibway. A very strong favourite amongst all who lived there, powerful songwriting, and an incredible version from a world class talent.
Here here. I’m from Wawa , Ontario. This song just gets to me. I’m a huge Neil fan and this is beautiful.
Just beautiful 🙏
As a die hard Neil Young fan who bought his first 45 years many many years ago, this song has accompanied me on many adventures and good times. So good to hear you play it. Heart of Gold.
Never heard a guitar sounding like a banjo !!!! Interesting ! ... And beautiful !
I grew up with this song..........ahh high school.
I do love this version as well.
Gorgeous
Beautiful rendition. Thank you Molly and band for making our lives better in these trying times...
God, i love this woman.
I've heard many covers of that excellent Neil Young composition, Molly's is the best, really a great performance.
Perfect!
If angels can sing they sound like molly tuttle.
I do like minimalism in my music, and I like Molly Tuttle as a 'traditional' vocalist. So I give this one two upvotes.
Neil Young is one of my favorite musical artists of all time, and I’ve always loved this song. Yet, with all do respect to Neil and his incredible recording of his song...I believe this version is now my favorite.
Neil's finest song beautifully done. No real need to say more.
Molly's covers are mind boggling. (And man can those guys sing!)
Goosebumps, emotions and joy, what a voice 👌👏👏👏 please come over to Scotland 🏴 ❤
Molly’s rhythm playing here is so dynamic! This is how you illuminate a song. Wow.
Since a few weeks I'm 60 y.o. I've heard a lot; Neil Young, Jackson Brown, Joni Mitchell, Boni Rait, Linda Ronstadt, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, you name it. But this ....is so good... it's so powerfull, pure redemption
Molly, Shawn Colvin, Allison Krause 😊
i actually am at a loss for anything that would even remotely do justice to her rendition of one of my favorite young songs. if angels could sing this is what they'd sound like.
Wonderful - really wonderful. Thank you.
I can never hear this song without hearing Joni Mitchel's sidestage backing vocals to Neil Young and The Bands rendition at the Last Waltz. This comes close. X
Yes,that’s right,and Neilly out of his head on dope...but it was fine..so fine...as is this xx 🇨🇦
My most favourite concert/movie of all time, so good to get high too lol
Neil Young will always be a big influence to all generations on this planet. I'm wonder'n if any Ontarions applaud at Molly's concert playing "Helpless", and the word Ontario comes up? Molly is a great guitarist and banjo player, so glad to find her and others shining amongst other type of musical genre?
Yeah. Nice try. Comes close and it's good alright but the vocals don't make the hairs on the back my neck stand up like the version you mention.
yep everytime!!😑
Molly's opening notes are spectacular and done without even looking .
Absolute beautiful voice 🎉
I only heard Molly for the first time just yesterday, a cover of She's a Rainbow. I can't think when I've been so moved by an artist, any artist of any kind, the piercing soulfulness... alacrity, love.
Super cool❤
A True Artist
When great artists make great music they tend to smile.
Molly Tuttle always seems to make the right choices rhythmically. She is a bad ass rhythmatist, as demonstrated here. She always nails tempos too. She pays attention to the right stuff. I'm endlessly impressed.
Best version of this song I've ever heard. ❤️
One great song played by some fine musicians. Thanks a bunch Molly. I can't decide which one is best, if your singing or your guitar playing. As it even matters. You are the whole package. Man, what a gift for the ears and for the brain.
Yikes! What a voice. Beyond that, the phrasing. She good.
Thank you Molly Tuttle and Neil Young for this masterpiece ❤
DAMN, but this is a gorgeous rendition. I'm ashamed that I didn't know Molly Tuttle until now: her voice and guitar playing are heaven-sent, and she definitely knows how to make a song her own. Brava, Ms. Tuttle, bravi to the group.
Every so often I come back to this. It is like it nourishes me.
Glad to hear that!
❤A música já era boa , com Molly ficou ainda melhor❤
Absolutely the best cover of this tune I have ever heard. J.from N.Ontario
dang here I am among my chronological familiars at 73. guess it's a sentimental age bracket. we sure had some damn good music to grow by. It's fun how powerful and familiar that word is: helpless. Caught in the grip of something bigger than all of us. And I'm not complaining.
Awesome. A song that has been with me seemingly my whole life.
Beautiful voice
My favourite Molly Tuttle video!
Beautiful!
She is the sweetest. Beautiful talent. I love her so much.