This song is very dear to me. The unplugged session was released just before my father died. I was still a teenager. The music comforted me during the turmoil following my father's sudden passing and helped dealing with the loss. Part of the lyrics I placed on the newspaper obituary. I love the warmth, tenderness and simplicity. It's very hard to write a song like this.
Give a listen to "Don't Let it Bring You Down," "Only Love Can Break Your Heart," or "The Needle and the Damage Done." The quality of his voice makes the sad song all the more bittersweet.
My favorite is Old Man. When I first heard the song I was the age mentioned in the song 24 and now today I AM that old man mentioned in the song--74. That means Neil has been making music for 50+ years. I like karaoke and do so about every two weeks. Neil Young's Old Man, Harvest Moon and Heart of Gold are included. Yes, I can hit his notes LOL.
johnson; First, I know I doesn't have to call you johnson :) Second, I'm not 74, but a mere lad of 73 but my first thought of Neil go back to probably 1966 when the Mynah Birds with Neil and Rick James were part of the band rotation at my high school. Nobody knew of Rick then but Neil Young was a very big deal. So 50 +++++ years. Keep rocking!
This, since you ask. This is my favorite Neil Young song. This is about two lovers growing old together and that's sort of the theme of my life. Neil captured it perfectly.
Great reaction and analysis. It took a long time for Neil Young's voice to really grow on me, but once it did, I couldn't imagine a more perfect voice for his music. My favorite song of his is Don't Let It Bring You Down. I first discovered it via the cover that Annie Lennox recorded and I'll always love her version, but Neil's voice brings a fragility to an already haunting song that really elevates it to something special.
Neil Young can make you cry...either from sweetness or sorrow...depending on what he's singing about. He can pull emotion out of you at will. It's like he reaches inside you and touches your heart. He is absolutely incredible...as a songwriter, a singer, and a guitarist. ✌️❤️ to all of you out there.
There's a frailty to Neil Young's voice that's very appealing - he's not overpowering you with technique, it's very intimate. It might be quite difficult, but he's disguising it. My favourite Neil Young song is "Like a Hurricane" - one of the live versions, I don't think he'd finished it when he put it on record, and the version he does live is quite different to the one on the album.
Ah, very nicely said, Patrick ! Love your definition of his style, indeed, it sounds relaxed but there is so much feeling & experience behind it...I also love "Like a Hurricane" on studio & in "Weld" live...Cheers from France !
Beth states this fact often in her videos: technique isn't everything. Certain voices just touch the heart immediately, even when technically there are flaws and quirks. Neil Young's tenor is so uniquely emotional. Such a lovely instrument in its own right.
So many to choose from, but my favorite is "Helpless"--gives me chills every time I hear it. Beautifully poetic lyrics, delivered in a way that is singularly Neil Young. Would love to hear a reaction to this one, because the vocals are so moving, and I'd love to know what it is that makes them so magical and evocative. Thanks for all you do, Beth!
Driving down a sunny summer road swaying back & forth within the lane from margin to margin. That is how I fell in love with this song.... What a beautiful fond memory... Priceless.
What a wonderful and amazing voice he has. Very very distinctive, as another voice coach said its like a bell ringing. He also seems to be a very unassuming, shy and humble man, with no airs and graces ❤
Beth, thanks for returning to Neil Young! He's one of my favorite artists, I've been a fan of his since the Sixties. He's still writing great songs. Please listen to what I think is one of his best, After the Gold Rush. Thanks for the insights, Beth!!! You're the best!!!
I am from Clan MacLaren, live in Mississippi, proud to be a Scot and Southerner; you Miss Beth are a wonderful lassie, learning from you and helps me appreciate music even more. Grew up in'60s with the greatest music ever made. Neil Young favourites are Cinnamon Girl, Ohio, Cortez the Killer, Rust Never Sleeps. GOD bless.
Saw this live in nort Carolina. Booker T and the MGs was his band. All master musicians on stage. I was walking bac to concessions when he started and the entire stadium stopped in its tracks. It was so lush and magical as the sound filled the air and carried on outwards. Half of us couldn’t keep a dry eye. The sound was so pure and our hearts were full of so much beauty. Ps. The broom is the brushes even on the album
Favorite Neil Young Song... Can't really pick a fav. This whole album is great as is After the Gold Rush, Anything with CSNY, Buffalo Springfield etc.. He's a brilliant Canadian singer/songwriter. Good choice Beth :)
My favorite Neil Young song is very specific. His acoustic recording of Cowgirl in the Sand from the live album: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, 4-Way Street, turned me into a Neil Young fan at about age 13, and it's been the one I always go back to, ever since.
This is my favourite Neil Young song. I have a favourite album "Comes A Time". When I was young, in the 70s, my older brother would take me for drives with him to the beach etc and we'd listen to that. He introduced me to much of my early musical tastes.. for which I'm eternally grateful. :)
He is one of my favorites, and is an underrated singer.. I love "I've Been Waiting for You" the most, but I think his best is "Needle and the Damage Done".
Hardly underrated. He is and has been huge for approximately 55 years with over 50 albums. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame in 1995. Recognised as a huge talent , with unique voice, and powerful writer, his wonderful 1970 album “After the Goldrush” is always to be found in the top 100 albums of all time and in 2014, the album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone was referring to the album as a "masterpiece” in 1975. He was regularly ask to induct artists into the “hall of fame” and one of the most memorable of those was the great Tom Waits. Well worth a watch. ‘Only love can break your heart’ is my all time favourite Young song. It always reminds me of my beautiful Rottweiler girl. Loved forever.
You know Neal sits forward and just can relax the vocal tract which allows him to bring out such a effortlessly unique but such a melodic vocal tract. I always loved Neil. Bob Dylan wasn't to happy with him as he thought Neal had a sound to much like him,especially like his song Old Man. He doesn't sound anything like Bob. He's always been a great artist and a great humanitarian. Farm aid case in point. He's just a really damn good artist.
One of Beth's best. Who knew all the things Neil Young can do? I could never hear it until she points it out. And, for some reason, her voice on this one is more beautiful than ever and, on my screen at least, she is just radiant, her coloring, her animated face. Would love to see her take on Jack and Daisy's version of this.
Love Neil. Fell in love with his music when I was introduced to his album After the Gold Rush in 1969 while attending Cu Boulder in 1969. 2024 I am still one of his biggest fans. I got to see him in Denver with Linda Ronstadt opening for him. Wow, that's a concert!!
Favorite Neil Young songs On The Way Home Old Man Through My Sails Harvest Moon Cortez The Killer It's a rotating list that becomes impossible to allow for just one song ! I picked up a guitar in November 1972 ( age 13) the sentimental value is price- less ❤️
And in this video there is a man with a broom keeping time. Neil is a legend..... He has been around for SO long!!!!!!!!!!! The 1960's.... That was a few years ago!!!! You were a twinkle in someone's eyes in the 1960's.... Near the end, he has a slight smile. He knows they did great!!!! He knows..........
He draws you in, he makes you lean forward and want to be part of the story, he leads you on a merry dance, uphill, down dale, drugs, divorce, fear and regret. He's had me hooked for more years than I care to remember, he hooks you and messes with your head, every song has a meaning, it's not just fill, he's beautiful, savage, meaningful and honest, but what I like about him most, well he's Neil Young!!
Thanks, Beth - I LOVE this song... the "official video" is beautiful as well - I've never liked his voice all that much - but he has a unique, wavery sound - not always on key... but that's part of "who he is" - a deliberate "slide" -- took me a while to appreciate that... This may be my favorite - but I also really like "Long May you Run"
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Neil’s “Heart of Gold” film is another masterpiece. It was recorded in Nashville and directed by Jonathan Demme. Some amazing performances in there as well.
The Canadian version of "We are the World" was "Tears are not Enough" which featured Canadian artists like Neil Young. It was prodiuced by David Foster. In the documentary Foster stops Neil during his take and tells him "you're a little sharp". Neil says "That's my style man"
For him singing in or that way was all natural. Was 19 and already a big name, his voice, playing and a writer. Cortez The Killer is where he shows all range of his wonderful voice, my idol since 15. I'm from Brazil and fellt so lucky to see him live not once or twice saw three times. The last in Brazil with The crazy horse, and if wasn't enough he open with Cortez.
Unknown Legend blows my mind. He performs it in the same unplugged concert. This song always refreshes my feelings for my wife of 40 years, still a beautiful woman with her own dreams.
try listening to' After the Goldrush' a haunting song that has a quite extraordinarily good acapella cover by Prelude, given your liking for harmonies I think you'll enjoy.
I have always loved Neil Young's music. The "After The Gold Rush" album was some of his best work and you should definitely check it out. However "Harvest Moon" has always been the favorite song by Neil for my wife and I to dance to because this song does set a dream like mood. I am a recent subscriber, but I am very impressed by your analysis and understanding of the artist, both technical skills and their heart and soul.
Great reaction as always, Ms. Roars. Speaking of being a dream, have you heard him sing his song "it's only a dream"? I think you'd melt. The live version from the Ryman Auditorium is fantastic. That whole show is. He's even older.
My favorite musical artist period. I can't get through this song without my eyes watering up. Pulls the emotion out of me every time. Yes guys do cry ladies😅 Frank
I'm from Brazil and my english is sucks. I love this song so much. And I love how your reactions are perfect balanced between sweetness and technical analysis.
The whole show is full of amazingly good performances. One of the great things about this song is how he uses the harmonic notes to transition between parts.
Asking for a favourite Neil Young song is like asking what is your favourite cake. This song is very high up on the list for sure. I love how it is a song about “old” love. But it really depends on the mood. “Keep on Rocking in the Free World” is a favourite for sure. I was a young teenager when it came out. It was the first song the made me aware political action, music and the importance of carefully listening to lyrics. Especially Neil Young lyrics! That second verse makes me cry every time I hear it.
Favourite Neil Young song is a tough call: there are so many incredible songs ... but I would say either "Cortez the Killer" or "Like a Hurricane" if I really need to choose
Great reaction, Beth about a true Legend of Music ! I suggest also "After the Gold Rush", "Like a Hurricane", "Words", "Only Love can break your Heart", "Love and Only Love", "My, My; Hey, Hey (Out of the Blue") remastered 2016, Rockin in the Free World", My Heart", "Transam", "A Dream that can Last", etc...honestly there is so many you could spend the rest of your life covering his entire catalog...Cheers from Paris !
This is one of my favorite songs ever. So beautiful and such a lovely performance. I’m so glad I found this video. I really like your insights. I just watched your reactions to Brazilian singers. I wish you could understand the lyrics of Zé Ramalho’s Chão De Giz. They’re sublime. Sending hugs and the best wishes from Brazil 🇧🇷
It's worth noting that the backup singers are (L) Neil's sister Astrid and (R) Neil's ex-girlfriend Nicolette Larson (RIP). Check out some of Nicolette's solo work, especially "Last in Love" and "French Waltz". "Live at the Roxy" is a great album!!
Beth, You have done well. Neil was grunge before grunge was COOL. So smooth and peaceful.. And yes he is in the rock & roll hall of Fame - twice as a matter of fact. I have Old Man cued up next - can not wait. I'm still in love with you - on this harvest moon. Such great lyrics. Plus he is a good harp player and a great guitar player. A love song that celebrates life and love.
Also check out "Birds" (Both the "After the Gold Rush" version and especially the duet demo with Graham Nash versions), maybe his best vocals, which is one of those things you either love, or don't. But I don't know how anyone couldn't like that one.
Neil is such a great songwriter, it's hard to pick just one favorite. Maybe "Helpless", "I am a Child", "Powderfinger", or "Cortez the Killer". As far as not knowing musicians or groups from a while back goes, in my 50s I'm still discovering bands from decades ago that I come to love, like the British folk-jazz band, Pentangle, with the beautiful voice of Jacqui McShee.
artomatt, you just picked two of my fav NY songs, Powderfinger & Cortez, wonderful songs powerful songs, I like being in my 50's & discovering new music (to me) Keep at it friend.
I enjoy your reaction to song, it to mention the analysis of it. Not to be sexist or weird, the emotion, expression you show (your beautiful face, hair and eyes) always brings a smile. Keep up the great work kid. Cover David Crosby too... Look up Delta.
So many beautiful Neil songs, and such vulnerability and raw emotion in his voice. If you get chance, give ‘Pardon My Heart’ or ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’ a spin, both achingly beautiful.
Oh Neil! What a style he has! He made his own rule book for singing! So many great songs! To many to choose only one! If you like fragility you can check out the album « le noise » and « a letter home » just him and his instruments! Or in way more different approach the album « trans » an album done for his son who has autism if I’m not mistaken! Great choice for this video too!
Love this one. His strumming technique on this reminds me of the Everly Brothers "Walk Right Back" and the harmonics he uses... Nothing flashy, just great.
Gotta go with "Old Man" for my favorite Neil tune. Great observations. He kind of reminds me a bit of Joe Walsh. Not an "orthodox" or "conventionally pretty" vocalist, but someone with huge ability to deliver -- and the ability to find his place in a harmony group (Neil in CSN&Y and Joe in Eagles).
This song always reminds me of the old harvest barn dances, all the leaves are colored and it’s a clear moonlight night, air is cold, crisp, hot cider….it’s cozy and makes me smile. He is a fantastic talent. I think he moved back to Canada from California.
So Beth, Neil Young is pretty awesome and I am so very glad you have discovered him. You may not know this, but he was also in this band for a time with these other guys David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, and their band "Crosby Stills and Nash" / "Crosby Stills Nash and Young" made some music that was vocal harmony heaven on earth. You really need to check them out and do a few reactions to some of their songs. A great starting point would be "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes." Their catalog of vocal magic is a deep and wide river of song, you will not be disappointed.
Excellent. Thank you. His song Helpless is brilliant as well, particularly the cover by k.d. lang. This may be a bit too Canadian… sorry… 😉 but I could not find your reaction to any of her work. I think she did a BBC special many years back. Her version of Leonard Cohen’s Alleluia is wonderful, perhaps the best.
Beth this song I truly love it is very mellow very soothing and relaxing to listen to like hearing this at a campfire with your friends makes it very awesome
One of my favourites it "till the morning comes" very short song at the end of after the gold rush, with great piano from Nils Lofgren. Just such a nice song!
If you are a fan of Harvest Moon (1992) I highly recommend it's predecessor album, Harvest (1972), which includes "Old Man" (you've reacted already, I believe), the title track, "Heart of Gold" and "The Needle and the Damage Done", all great songs in a somewhat similar vein (country/folk rock). My favorite song of his is probably "Like a Hurricane", a much "harder" song. Young is one of those musicians who has both great "hard" and "soft" songs. It's interesting that many people write him off as being a bad singer, or at least one they don't care for. Obviously you disagree!
I enjoy your insite to the musicians and there vocals especially Neil Young as I am Canadian. Personally I do not care for his politics but such is life but his music is wonderful. I like the fact that you give him points for doing things against the grain. I understand as a Canadian that sometimes talent is just god given! He was gifted with intuition and musical insight to go against the grain.
one of the most beautiful love songs, ever.
YES..!!
The fact that there was a guy playing the broom and was not mentioned offends me lol. Also, cortez the killer has to be my favorite neil young song.
It’s Larry Cragg on broom
Kenny fuckin powers
he uses a roomba now
I agree, Cortez The Killer, after creating the band, Crazy Horse, was EPIC with him on lead guitar.
Yeah, they sort of swept it under the table........
This song is very dear to me. The unplugged session was released just before my father died. I was still a teenager. The music comforted me during the turmoil following my father's sudden passing and helped dealing with the loss. Part of the lyrics I placed on the newspaper obituary. I love the warmth, tenderness and simplicity. It's very hard to write a song like this.
That guy is a horrible singer
@@bryantphil5577 I really cannot fathom your insensitivity. Such a shitty move.
@@bryantphil5577 No he isn't! But by all means, do it better yourself.
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A lot of ppl like him. You don't, but there's a lot of Neil Young fans out there who do.
@@bryantphil5577 Beneath the fact that this is a horrible comment I would say that not many people are able to sing this song better than he does.
Give a listen to "Don't Let it Bring You Down," "Only Love Can Break Your Heart," or "The Needle and the Damage Done." The quality of his voice makes the sad song all the more bittersweet.
All amazing songs.
Powderfinger
Only Love is a really beautifu song.
My favorite is Old Man. When I first heard the song I was the age mentioned in the song 24 and now today I AM that old man mentioned in the song--74. That means Neil has been making music for 50+ years. I like karaoke and do so about every two weeks. Neil Young's Old Man, Harvest Moon and Heart of Gold are included. Yes, I can hit his notes LOL.
johnson;
First, I know I doesn't have to call you johnson :)
Second, I'm not 74, but a mere lad of 73 but my first thought of Neil go back to probably 1966 when the Mynah Birds with Neil and Rick James were part of the band rotation at my high school. Nobody knew of Rick then but Neil Young was a very big deal. So 50 +++++ years.
Keep rocking!
@@TBSinc quite a combination Rick James and Neil Young
This, since you ask. This is my favorite Neil Young song. This is about two lovers growing old together and that's sort of the theme of my life. Neil captured it perfectly.
In the studio video, he dances with his then wife Peggy. Whom he left after a couple of decades to be with Darryl Hannah.
@@bathizargupta249More than a couple of decades, they had been together for 36 years.
Except, sadly it didn’t have a happy ending .
It's a beautiful love song! Neil is different, and he has embraced it for 50+ years. Beth. Thanks for posting. Love your input.
The back up singer with the very long hair is Nicolette Larson who had a brief career of her own and passed away too youyng.
"So what do you do for a living?"
"I'm a musician".
"Oh, what instrument to you play".
"The broom".
😅
I love him too, since a long time. On The Beach is one of my favorite songs of him, Down by the river, Powderfinger
Great reaction and analysis. It took a long time for Neil Young's voice to really grow on me, but once it did, I couldn't imagine a more perfect voice for his music. My favorite song of his is Don't Let It Bring You Down. I first discovered it via the cover that Annie Lennox recorded and I'll always love her version, but Neil's voice brings a fragility to an already haunting song that really elevates it to something special.
Neil Young can make you cry...either from sweetness or sorrow...depending on what he's singing about. He can pull emotion out of you at will. It's like he reaches inside you and touches your heart. He is absolutely incredible...as a songwriter, a singer, and a guitarist. ✌️❤️ to all of you out there.
There's a frailty to Neil Young's voice that's very appealing - he's not overpowering you with technique, it's very intimate. It might be quite difficult, but he's disguising it.
My favourite Neil Young song is "Like a Hurricane" - one of the live versions, I don't think he'd finished it when he put it on record, and the version he does live is quite different to the one on the album.
Ah, very nicely said, Patrick ! Love your definition of his style, indeed, it sounds relaxed but there is so much feeling & experience behind it...I also love "Like a Hurricane" on studio & in "Weld" live...Cheers from France !
Beth states this fact often in her videos: technique isn't everything. Certain voices just touch the heart immediately, even when technically there are flaws and quirks. Neil Young's tenor is so uniquely emotional. Such a lovely instrument in its own right.
So many to choose from, but my favorite is "Helpless"--gives me chills every time I hear it. Beautifully poetic lyrics, delivered in a way that is singularly Neil Young. Would love to hear a reaction to this one, because the vocals are so moving, and I'd love to know what it is that makes them so magical and evocative. Thanks for all you do, Beth!
This is why he is SO GOOD !!! The godfather of grunge writes an utterly exquisitely beautiful ballad. The breadth of his talent is amazing.
He's EASILY on my Mt. Rushmore of Rock. He can sing, play, write and arrange. Only McCartney can hold a candle to him in this respect.
Driving down a sunny summer road swaying back & forth within the lane from margin to margin.
That is how I fell in love with this song....
What a beautiful fond memory...
Priceless.
Always makes me proud to be a Canadian 🇨🇦 when I hear Neil
What a wonderful and amazing voice he has.
Very very distinctive, as another voice coach said its like a bell ringing.
He also seems to be a very unassuming, shy and humble man, with no airs and graces ❤
Beth, thanks for returning to Neil Young! He's one of my favorite artists, I've been a fan of his since the Sixties. He's still writing great songs. Please listen to what I think is one of his best, After the Gold Rush. Thanks for the insights, Beth!!! You're the best!!!
I am from Clan MacLaren, live in Mississippi, proud to be a Scot and Southerner; you Miss Beth are a wonderful lassie, learning from you and helps me appreciate music even more. Grew up in'60s with the greatest music ever made. Neil Young favourites are Cinnamon Girl, Ohio, Cortez the Killer, Rust Never Sleeps. GOD bless.
It's tough to pick one Beth, but Cinnamon Girl is great and is kind of in the middle of Neil's mellow songs and the more rocking ones.
Saw this live in nort Carolina. Booker T and the MGs was his band. All master musicians on stage. I was walking bac to concessions when he started and the entire stadium stopped in its tracks. It was so lush and magical as the sound filled the air and carried on outwards. Half of us couldn’t keep a dry eye. The sound was so pure and our hearts were full of so much beauty. Ps. The broom is the brushes even on the album
Favorite Neil Young Song... Can't really pick a fav. This whole album is great as is After the Gold Rush, Anything with CSNY, Buffalo Springfield etc.. He's a brilliant Canadian singer/songwriter. Good choice Beth :)
Probably the best acoustic performer that ever was!!
exactly ! :-)
After the Goldrush is my fav song - the lyrics build beautiful and poignant images in my mind.
I love that his backing vocals are just a touch under him a lot of the time and it works perfectly
My favorite Neil Young song is very specific. His acoustic recording of Cowgirl in the Sand from the live album: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, 4-Way Street, turned me into a Neil Young fan at about age 13, and it's been the one I always go back to, ever since.
This is my favourite Neil Young song. I have a favourite album "Comes A Time". When I was young, in the 70s, my older brother would take me for drives with him to the beach etc and we'd listen to that. He introduced me to much of my early musical tastes.. for which I'm eternally grateful. :)
I had the pleasure, and tremendous good luck, to see Warren Zevon, and Neil Young, perform Comes a Time, with acoustic guitars. Phenomenal duet.
He is one of my favorites, and is an underrated singer.. I love "I've Been Waiting for You" the most, but I think his best is "Needle and the Damage Done".
Hardly underrated. He is and has been huge for approximately 55 years with over 50 albums. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame in 1995. Recognised as a huge talent , with unique voice, and powerful writer, his wonderful 1970 album “After the Goldrush” is always to be found in the top 100 albums of all time and in 2014, the album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone was referring to the album as a "masterpiece” in 1975. He was regularly ask to induct artists into the “hall of fame” and one of the most memorable of those was the great Tom Waits. Well worth a watch. ‘Only love can break your heart’ is my all time favourite Young song. It always reminds me of my beautiful Rottweiler girl. Loved forever.
You know Neal sits forward and just can relax the vocal tract which allows him to bring out such a effortlessly unique but such a melodic vocal tract. I always loved Neil. Bob Dylan wasn't to happy with him as he thought Neal had a sound to much like him,especially like his song Old Man. He doesn't sound anything like Bob. He's always been a great artist and a great humanitarian. Farm aid case in point. He's just a really damn good artist.
Old Man, Southern Man, Like a Hurricane, Heart of Gold, there's soooooo many. His new albums are amazing as well.
Neil Unplugged - always great.
One of Beth's best. Who knew all the things Neil Young can do? I could never hear it until she points it out. And, for some reason, her voice on this one is more beautiful than ever and, on my screen at least, she is just radiant, her coloring, her animated face. Would love to see her take on Jack and Daisy's version of this.
Love Neil. Fell in love with his music when I was introduced to his album After the Gold Rush in 1969 while attending Cu Boulder in 1969. 2024 I am still one of his biggest fans. I got to see him in Denver with Linda Ronstadt opening for him. Wow, that's a concert!!
Favorite Neil Young songs
On The Way Home
Old Man
Through My Sails
Harvest Moon
Cortez The Killer
It's a rotating list that becomes impossible to allow for just one song !
I picked up a guitar in November 1972
( age 13) the sentimental value is
price- less ❤️
And in this video there is a man with a broom keeping time. Neil is a legend..... He has been around for SO long!!!!!!!!!!! The 1960's.... That was a few years ago!!!! You were a twinkle in someone's eyes in the 1960's.... Near the end, he has a slight smile. He knows they did great!!!! He knows..........
No favorite Neil Young song they all bring me back to my teens and high school
this whole album is so relaxing and warm. glad to see you react to this
Check out "Long May You Run" and "Midnight on the Bay" by the Stills Young Band. Good stuff
I adore this, my favorite Neil Young song. Absolutely magical.
He draws you in, he makes you lean forward and want to be part of the story, he leads you on a merry dance, uphill, down dale, drugs, divorce, fear and regret. He's had me hooked for more years than I care to remember, he hooks you and messes with your head, every song has a meaning, it's not just fill, he's beautiful, savage, meaningful and honest, but what I like about him most, well he's Neil Young!!
Thanks, Beth - I LOVE this song... the "official video" is beautiful as well - I've never liked his voice all that much - but he has a unique, wavery sound - not always on key... but that's part of "who he is" - a deliberate "slide" -- took me a while to appreciate that... This may be my favorite - but I also really like "Long May you Run"
This is my favorite Young song. Thanks for doing this one.
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One of my favorite songs of all time. So cool seeing you react to it.
Neil’s “Heart of Gold” film is another masterpiece. It was recorded in Nashville and directed by Jonathan Demme. Some amazing performances in there as well.
The Canadian version of "We are the World" was "Tears are not Enough" which featured Canadian artists like Neil Young. It was prodiuced by David Foster. In the documentary Foster stops Neil during his take and tells him "you're a little sharp".
Neil says
"That's my style man"
This is top 5 for me. Needle and the damage done is probably my favorite. Thanks for doing this one. So glad you discovered him
For him singing in or that way was all natural. Was 19 and already a big name, his voice, playing and a writer. Cortez The Killer is where he shows all range of his wonderful voice, my idol since 15. I'm from Brazil and fellt so lucky to see him live not once or twice saw three times. The last in Brazil with The crazy horse, and if wasn't enough he open with Cortez.
"Harvest Moon" a beautiful song, a favorite. Please consider reviewing the "Fox and Fossils" cover...!
Unknown Legend blows my mind. He performs it in the same unplugged concert.
This song always refreshes my feelings for my wife of 40 years, still a beautiful woman with her own dreams.
My favorite Neil Young song is like a hurricane. Stars and bars version and unplugged version!
From his massive library I love Four Strong Winds- Like a Hurricane- and Sun Green, it really is impossible to choose though he’s brilliant
try listening to' After the Goldrush' a haunting song that has a quite extraordinarily good acapella cover by Prelude, given your liking for harmonies I think you'll enjoy.
Such a great song. It really tugs at your heart.
I have always loved Neil Young's music. The "After The Gold Rush" album was some of his best work and you should definitely check it out. However "Harvest Moon" has always been the favorite song by Neil for my wife and I to dance to because this song does set a dream like mood. I am a recent subscriber, but I am very impressed by your analysis and understanding of the artist, both technical skills and their heart and soul.
Great reaction as always, Ms. Roars. Speaking of being a dream, have you heard him sing his song "it's only a dream"? I think you'd melt. The live version from the Ryman Auditorium is fantastic. That whole show is. He's even older.
This song has a melancholy undercurrent that brings tears to my eyes every time, more from the guitar than from his words.
Always one of my favorite Neil songs. I sing it also, along with playint guitar and harmonica in the brace. A truly Classic Neil Young.
My favorite musical artist period. I can't get through this song without my eyes watering up. Pulls the emotion out of me every time. Yes guys do cry ladies😅
Frank
I'm from Brazil and my english is sucks. I love this song so much. And I love how your reactions are perfect balanced between sweetness and technical analysis.
The whole show is full of amazingly good performances. One of the great things about this song is how he uses the harmonic notes to transition between parts.
Asking for a favourite Neil Young song is like asking what is your favourite cake. This song is very high up on the list for sure. I love how it is a song about “old” love. But it really depends on the mood. “Keep on Rocking in the Free World” is a favourite for sure. I was a young teenager when it came out. It was the first song the made me aware political action, music and the importance of carefully listening to lyrics. Especially Neil Young lyrics! That second verse makes me cry every time I hear it.
Yes yes yes! Neil is awesome!
Favourite Neil Young song is a tough call: there are so many incredible songs ... but I would say either "Cortez the Killer" or "Like a Hurricane" if I really need to choose
Great reaction, Beth about a true Legend of Music ! I suggest also "After the Gold Rush", "Like a Hurricane", "Words", "Only Love can break your Heart", "Love and Only Love", "My, My; Hey, Hey (Out of the Blue") remastered 2016, Rockin in the Free World", My Heart", "Transam", "A Dream that can Last", etc...honestly there is so many you could spend the rest of your life covering his entire catalog...Cheers from Paris !
This is one of my favorite songs ever. So beautiful and such a lovely performance.
I’m so glad I found this video. I really like your insights.
I just watched your reactions to Brazilian singers. I wish you could understand the lyrics of Zé Ramalho’s Chão De Giz. They’re sublime.
Sending hugs and the best wishes from Brazil 🇧🇷
My favorite lyricist, invokes such imagery..
I love listening to Neil Young, when he truly hits w/ a song it's like in a dream.
He's definitely from another planet. The planet Neil..
It's worth noting that the backup singers are (L) Neil's sister Astrid and (R) Neil's ex-girlfriend Nicolette Larson (RIP). Check out some of Nicolette's solo work, especially "Last in Love" and "French Waltz". "Live at the Roxy" is a great album!!
An alien came and made Neil Young compose such a masterpiece! I am from Romania!
This is right up there with Neil’s best….but I dare not say which is my favorite. So many things he’s done… all of Rust Never Sleeps, for example.
Beth,
You have done well. Neil was grunge before grunge was COOL. So smooth and peaceful.. And yes he is in the rock & roll hall of Fame - twice as a matter of fact. I have Old Man cued up next - can not wait. I'm still in love with you - on this harvest moon. Such great lyrics. Plus he is a good harp player and a great guitar player. A love song that celebrates life and love.
Also check out "Birds" (Both the "After the Gold Rush" version and especially the duet demo with Graham Nash versions), maybe his best vocals, which is one of those things you either love, or don't. But I don't know how anyone couldn't like that one.
Neil is such a great songwriter, it's hard to pick just one favorite. Maybe "Helpless", "I am a Child", "Powderfinger", or "Cortez the Killer". As far as not knowing musicians or groups from a while back goes, in my 50s I'm still discovering bands from decades ago that I come to love, like the British folk-jazz band, Pentangle, with the beautiful voice of Jacqui McShee.
artomatt, you just picked two of my fav NY songs, Powderfinger & Cortez, wonderful songs powerful songs, I like being in my 50's & discovering new music (to me) Keep at it friend.
It's hard to pick one favorite?
It's hard to pick a top ten and not feel like you left at least ten other great songs off the list.
I am so proud to say he is a fellow Canadian. We also make great music.😊
I enjoy your reaction to song, it to mention the analysis of it.
Not to be sexist or weird, the emotion, expression you show (your beautiful face, hair and eyes) always brings a smile.
Keep up the great work kid.
Cover David Crosby too... Look up Delta.
Favourite Neil young song is a stark contrast, the needle and the damage done or keep on rocking in the free world
So many beautiful Neil songs, and such vulnerability and raw emotion in his voice.
If you get chance, give ‘Pardon My Heart’ or ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’ a spin, both achingly beautiful.
This is my favorite Neil Young song. It was our wedding song
This song is so great.
My favourite Neil Young song? all of them :)
But seriously, there are so many, I could go on for ages!
Seen Neil 12 times, saw the Harvest Moon Tour (he was Solo) ON the Harvest Moon with it rising behind us, great memories...
Oh Neil! What a style he has! He made his own rule book for singing! So many great songs! To many to choose only one! If you like fragility you can check out the album « le noise » and « a letter home » just him and his instruments! Or in way more different approach the album « trans » an album done for his son who has autism if I’m not mistaken! Great choice for this video too!
Love this one. His strumming technique on this reminds me of the Everly Brothers "Walk Right Back" and the harmonics he uses... Nothing flashy, just great.
Gotta go with "Old Man" for my favorite Neil tune. Great observations. He kind of reminds me a bit of Joe Walsh. Not an "orthodox" or "conventionally pretty" vocalist, but someone with huge ability to deliver -- and the ability to find his place in a harmony group (Neil in CSN&Y and Joe in Eagles).
This song always reminds me of the old harvest barn dances, all the leaves are colored and it’s a clear moonlight night, air is cold, crisp, hot cider….it’s cozy and makes me smile. He is a fantastic talent. I think he moved back to Canada from California.
So Beth, Neil Young is pretty awesome and I am so very glad you have discovered him. You may not know this, but he was also in this band for a time with these other guys David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, and their band "Crosby Stills and Nash" / "Crosby Stills Nash and Young" made some music that was vocal harmony heaven on earth. You really need to check them out and do a few reactions to some of their songs. A great starting point would be "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes." Their catalog of vocal magic is a deep and wide river of song, you will not be disappointed.
thank you beth for your smile and your teaching
Love this song!
Always loved this song, my favorite is though; 'Already One' - on his Comes a Time Album. After my son was born, that one became my favorite!!
Excellent. Thank you. His song Helpless is brilliant as well, particularly the cover by k.d. lang. This may be a bit too Canadian… sorry… 😉 but I could not find your reaction to any of her work. I think she did a BBC special many years back. Her version of Leonard Cohen’s Alleluia is wonderful, perhaps the best.
I second Beth doing a reaction to k.d. lang. She is an amazing singer!
Most Awesome song ever made for people in love everywhere ❤❤❤ it touches my heart & soul ❤
This is probably my favorite Neil Young tune but I love "Old Man" too 😎✌️
I love this song, and the whole Unplugged album. My favorite Neil Young song is Like A Hurricane.
Beth this song I truly love it is very mellow very soothing and relaxing to listen to like hearing this at a campfire with your friends makes it very awesome
One of my favourites it "till the morning comes" very short song at the end of after the gold rush, with great piano from Nils Lofgren. Just such a nice song!
If you are a fan of Harvest Moon (1992) I highly recommend it's predecessor album, Harvest (1972), which includes "Old Man" (you've reacted already, I believe), the title track, "Heart of Gold" and "The Needle and the Damage Done", all great songs in a somewhat similar vein (country/folk rock).
My favorite song of his is probably "Like a Hurricane", a much "harder" song. Young is one of those musicians who has both great "hard" and "soft" songs.
It's interesting that many people write him off as being a bad singer, or at least one they don't care for. Obviously you disagree!
My favourite is Hey Hey My My. It has some dirty guitars and Neil's vocals are on point.
Tone!! I wish I had a range remotely like Neil’s
great pick! love, love, love this song. it's hard to pick a single favorite Neil Young song. i think Sugar Mountain is a beautiful one.
I enjoy your insite to the musicians and there vocals especially Neil Young as I am Canadian. Personally I do not care for his politics but such is life but his music is wonderful. I like the fact that you give him points for doing things against the grain. I understand as a Canadian that sometimes talent is just god given! He was gifted with intuition and musical insight to go against the grain.