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the second verse is written from the POV of the old man.
I’m so enjoying your channel. My goodness! It just makes my heart so happy to watch your reactions to songs I love and grew up with. So many of your reactions have ended up on my Spotify “liked” playlist!! Thanks for reminding me of the music of my…yout.🤣💕
Thank You!!
The story behind it is So Cool!!
I’m 70 years old singing along with him…. How quickly our lives pass ❤️
54 years old here - i love this song.
I'm 71 and I still have the 8 track Harvest. I cant.remember what I had for breakfast, but I remember all the words to this song.
I’m 70;this has this stayed with me…Neil,our Canadian superstar…he was also one of the Crosby,Stills,Nash and later Young..he was also with ‘Crazy horse’ before CS&N a brilliant guitarist and vocalist with a catalogue of music♥️🇨🇦
Thanks for playing this. I am an old man pushing 80. I am so happy to know that young men like yourself are hearing music that meant so much to me. When i was young. Thanks.
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Amen brother.
I was young when this was recorded.....I'm an old man now.......and this has stayed such a fine tune,timeless, fresh.....amazing.
Same, my big bro came home from university with his album collections and this one grabbed me instantly. I was maybe 8 years old at the time this came out.
Me too older woman
This old lady love it too!😅
One of my favourite singers, for forty odd years. This man has had so many mental struggles during his life that I can relate to. He has so many good songs to listen to💗🇨🇦
Neil Young singing this album was the first concert that I saw. I was 13 years old. It was amazing.🇨🇦❤️
I'm 70. This was the soundtrack to my life for an entire year when Harvest was released. It's timeless.
No auto tune no electronic mixing just pure talent. Thats Gold.
heart of gold
The good old days
Everybody Knows this is nowhere, Down by the river, @@lindaaugone382
That Neil
Gold rush
HARVEST MOON!
Fancy having your new landlord turn up, and then find out he's written one of the greatest songs of all time about you. Neil Young is different class.
Young wrote this about the caretaker of the ranch he bought in 1970. The song compares a young man's life to an old man's and shows that the old man was once like this young man.
The caretaker of the that cattle ranch? His name was Louis Avila. The ranch was the Broken Arrow Ranch, purchased for $350,000 in 1970 (just think about those real estate prices compared to now!). Reportedly, Avila was giving Young a tour of the place and asked him how a young man like him could afford a place like this. Young, aged 25, replied "Just lucky, Louie, just real lucky." Avila was quite bemused. Peace out.
thats some good copy paste skills
Who cares stop the wimpy acoustic need his rock stuff nor wimpy crap
@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN opinions are like arseholes - everybody has one.
That ranch is located on the outskirts of the small town Boulder Creek, located in the hills above Santa Cruz, Ca. Deep in the redwood forests, scenery like no other, I grew up there.
Good to see someone know of the true stories
There's a certain sadness in his voice. What an exquisite guitar line.
The album Harvest was released in 1973/1972. Neil Young is LEGENDARY!!!
He is brilliant with Crosby, Stills & Nash as well.
My all time favorite.!
If I’m correct this was the “Live at Massey Hall” performance in 1971. The live album is interesting because Old Man and Heart of Gold were new songs. The audience sits quietly when he starts
@@dosrios9517 I think that this is from a BBC telecast live in London, 1971. That's why he asked if they had things like a foreman on a ranch.
One of my faves of all time …. Do t be embarrassed by liking it - his lyrics are beautiful!
THE best version of this in my opinion. Nothing in the way but his guitar and his pure voice.
The fact that they got such a quality recording of this back then is incredible.
@@t0dd000 Yes! For live version too!
This whole BBC concert is worth a watch. There were other ones that year as well. I think James Taylor was on that year as well. Lightening in a bottle I tells ya!
I love this version too but I always hear pedal steel guitar from the original studio recording in my head when I listen to it. Lol
Nope not the best and instead of the same acoustic garbage song from top 4p we need Neil's Electric....like Southern Man or unlike the rest of the channels Down By the River...This is a gold song but not great and it's a tragedy that the same requesters ask for the same garbage instead of Neil s Great
He definitely is an “old soul”. He sang with so much passion and wisdom at a young age. Simple but powerful message.
Neil Young is one of our Canadian music hero's. Many American's don't realize he is Canadian.
In a comment on one of his songs, I once read, "One of America's greatest icons." One of the funniest comments I've ever read 😉
@@joschafinger126 In a manner of speaking, Neil is one of America's greatest icons. Canada is a part of "America"; the "Americas", North, Mezo, and South America, all inclusive. A long time ago, at a CA/US border crossing my citizenship was questioned. I replied "American". I was challenged, and corrected. YMMV, and invariably will...
Americans who like rock music but don't know neil young I like to call stupid or ignorant.
Canadian or not.
A Southern Man don't need him around anyhow.
Tuberville, is that you?
Love Neil Young. Such purity in that voice. Amazing musician. Listen to the harmonies of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Together they are pure magical music harmonies blended like maple syrup.
Live accoustic version of "The Needle and the Damage Done." Short song but powerful. Neil Young is a deep rabbit hole to go down but well worth it.. so many incredible songs ..
That's definitely one of his best. Love Neil
This version of this song gives me goosebumps every time. Just a voice and guitar. Stripped down and completely pure. Man...
Neil is really a poet, an extremely gifted songwriter and musician.
I’m 63 now Neil was an old soul when he was a young man and his music shows it. Alway loved this song played it at my best friend’s funeral in 1984 he was 24. Thank you for your videos very enjoyable.
Your story me cry. Gosh, heartbreaking.
He was about 24 here. Brilliant. There was No one like him. He had polio as a kid so he has limited use of his left hand which forced him to create his own style of guitar playing. Lots of folk guitar influences- we were all influenced by folk and the blues back then.
Same with his fellow Canadian Jonie Mitchell. ( Another great song writer and musician.)
What about Nick Drake?
Harry Chapin
Neil has had our hearts for decades. He wrote from his heart. Such an honest and gentle dude. Nobody does not love Neil.
I had the privilege of seeing Neil Young & Crazy Horse live in 1976 when I was 16 years old. The first half of the show was Neil Young with his acoustic guitar, Banjo and harmonica. The 2nd half of the show he came out with Crazy Horse and rocked the sh*t out of the place. Still one of the best concerts I've ever been to and I've been to a lot of concerts.
Rust never sleeps, fantastic concert that I've only got on DVD.
Neil and his beloved Old Black. Nothing better. Saw him with CH and Patti Smith opening. And a few other times with Crazy Horse and without.
I've seen Neil 4 times - twice with the Horse, once with CSNY and most recently with Promise of The Real. Incredible shows, each and every one, but I would kill to have seen him on the Rust Never Sleeps tour. That's an awesome memory to have - cheers from Canada!
I've seen Neil 12 times. First concert was with Crazy Horse in 1987. I was 18 years old. In fact it was my first concert ever. Most of his concerts, that I've seen anyway have been acoustic for the first half. Then rip your face off, full on for the second half.
There was only one concert I was not impressed with and that was his Harvest Moon concert. Neil played with Booker T and the MGs and it was great. It was the opening acts that sucked ass. Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. They were absolutely horrible live. And I had to sit for over two hours listening to that crap. To this day I still won't listen to anything by them. Maybe their live performances have gotten better ? When I saw them they were both fairly new to the scene. 91 ? 92? Somewhere around there.
I was there too Kevin. McNichols Arena in Denver.
This is what we used to call folk music. Neil is the greatest!
Heart of Gold is another fabulous Neil Young song. He also played in the band Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and contributed to many of that band's hits.
..and Buffalo Springfield, too
Linda Ronstadt sang on Heart of Gold with Neil
Neil Young is an amazing artist, both as a solo performer and also as a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and YOUNG (CSNY). Check out Neil with CSNY performing “Ohio” about the 1970 Kent State murders.
“Harvest Moon” is my favorite Neil Young song. There is something so real and genuine about it. A sweet song.
Agree. The video touches me.
My wedding song ❤️❤️
Agree - one of the most romantic sentiments ever expressed in a song.
Neil Young "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" 💔 ..Nuff Said.
I was a Ranch Foreman. I love this song, reminds me of my father.✌🤠
Amazing how hearing this song can take you back in time and you feel like 21 again. Even thought I am 74 you can still feel that happiness when you were in the grove.
❣❣❣ *Neil Young's voice to me, has always felt like a cozy, warm blanket, on a beautiful autumn day* ❣❣❣
Another great song by Neil is -"Heart of Gold"
"Alabama" is right up there with all others, one of his best.
It's called truth!
In 1990 I was on the Grateful Dead Europe tour, and living in Lake Tahoe at the time. When I returned I came into San Fransisco around 8 pm, having left Zurich Switzerland 36 hours earlier. Needless to say, I was beyond out of it from jet lag and lack of sleep. The friend who picked me up at SFO just moved into a care taker position on a piece of property above Santa Cruz, and his nearest neighbor was Neil. The house he lived in was about a 1/4 mile away from Neils rehearsal "barn". I slept for about 12 hours and awoke around 5pm, and as I awoke I kept hearing "Cinnamon Girl". He was jamming with Crazy Horse. They were going thru their set for the upcoming tour.I thought I was dreaming, and then found out what was really going on.I was beyond blown away with where I was and what I was hearing. I never met Neil, but the area around there is very beautiful and very lush. A truly special piece of the planet.
You were very lucky to have been in that spot at the right time. Santa Cruz was such a magical place. And to hear Neil practicing, wow, what a nice story.
What a memory!!!! You were blessed.
@@scm0717 Oh yes, in many ways! Namaste my friend✌
Love Neil young. . Beautiful voice. Miss the times when there was no auto tune .
An acoustic guitar a mic and a genius. Absolutely phenomenal song. Been one of my favorites for years
You have the soul of a 'love child' a 'flower child' of the 60's. Appreciate your discovery of music that fed and nurtured my generation that changed and influenced most forms of music forever.
His most popular song is "Heart of Gold" from the same album as this one. Neil Young turns 77 next week so he is now an Old Man. This was from a BBC show in 1971.
Your correct. I thought his birthday was coming up. Yep, he's an old man now. But hell, so am I. You can really see how much he's slowing down now as he's getting older. No complaints from me. I've enjoyed his music ever since my mom got me listening in the 70s. I was pretty young but his music really hit a nerve with me. Even my kids, now in their early 30s are Neil fans. They even both went to Scott Young elementary school in Omemee.
Fun fact : Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor both played on this album
@@mikelynch-zeroviewz2507 I mentioned that fact to a millennial once and they said "who?".
Thanks for reacting to Neil Young. He has written so many classic songs and has been performing for decades. He wrote the classic protest song “Ohio”. It was written after the killing of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard. The students were peacefully protesting the Vietnam War when the Guard opened fire. He was so disturbed by the incident, he immediately wrote Ohio. It was recorded by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. It’s worth a listen. Love your channel. 👏👏🥰
I remember. It changed our parents’ attitude towards the Vietnam War. Our parents were appalled that Nixon would order the shooting of peaceful protesters.🌻☮️
I’d really hope if he does review Ohio I truly hope I don’t miss it. That would be dynamite
"Doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you." is a GREAT line, basically he's saying that he's content enough with himself that he doesn't need you to be envious of him.
Except the line is "Does it mean that much..."
I was thinking the old man is content to live in the same old town and hear the same stories, while he is questioning whether that is what he wants.
I've always interpreted this to mean that he's not concerned with pleasing his fans -- meaning that he's focusing on his artistic vision and not commercial success. He's been that way his entire career, but it's amazing that he was already this wise at only 24 when writing this song. He also could mean this about life more broadly and not just related to music.
Yes. That's it.
@@stevemercer6976 No, you've got it wrong. The line begins, *"Doesn't* mean...".
Neil Young, played in a band called, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young /// YOU will love their music very much they played at Woodstock NY MANY BANDS PLAYED THERE YOU WATCH ON RUclips BACK IN
1968/1969 YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.
Sometimes lyrics don’t always make sense in your brain. But they make sense to your spirit.
I hear a melancholy, reflective song, maybe rising out of a broken love relationship (“love lost, such a cost”). It’s universal - who can’t relate?
Neil Young has a distinctive voice, and songs that will last my lifetime and more. When he was with Crosby Stills Nash and Young, imo, brought out the best in them.
His lyrics and music spans from folk * check out Harvest Moon * to straight out rock, joining Pearl Jam to play his classic * Keep on Rockin in the Free World.
Look at Eddie Vedder as an artist with a group Pearl Jam, and solo. Eddie absolutely knows what Neal Young is about, and he so respects this amazing artist, who does things his way. He IS his own drummer, not into the celebrity ego scene, that so many feed off of. I love this about him. Rather, as this video shows, he is not into fancy clothes, nor flashing concert settings. He is there simply to sing and play his songs, and puts everything into it. A great artist indeed.
My favorite Neil Young song! Young’s “Needle and Damage Done” is a beautiful haunting song.
Tears come down my eyes as I listen to this masterpiece.
I used to cover this song with my band before pandemic, and it made me so happy to sing it with a band cause it reminds me of my father. He passed me down some good ol’ songs, thank you papi.
He’s called the Godfather of Grunge for a reason! ❤❤❤
It's one of my all time favorite performances.
He was with Crosby, Nash & Young then split to do his own career. Absolutely fantastic artist for 40 yrs! You recognize his voice immediately. ❤❤❤him!
Sorry, forgot Stills with the group!
Neil was also in Buffalo Springfield before CSN, with Stills, Richie Furay, Jim Messina.
Neil Young ... another Canadian treasure !
I finally saw Neil Young at the Desert Fest or Old Chella a few years ago. It was in October and he started singing Harvest Moon as the actual full harvest moon rose up above directly behind the stage. It was so magical, I was in heaven. He and his band are so freaking tight. If you ever have the opportunity to witness true musicians, GO!
This entire album is a Classic!! Do yourself a favor and check out the entire Harvest album. Old Man, Harvest, Heart of Gold, Man Needs a Maid, just every song is great. I can't imagine being in this London audience hearing Old Man and Heart of Gold for the first time ever! The album hasn't even been recorded yet. Neil Young is a great song writer, he can do these great acoustic songs and you have to hear him on electric guitars. He was in Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills Nash and Yourg, and his solo stuff and his band Crazy Horse. He recorded an album not too long ago called Harvest Moon and it's supposed to be like Part 2 or follow up of the original Harvest album. For sure listen to Heart of Gold from the same album. Peace, Love, Courage from David in Detroit.
One of the best albums ever!
I loved Heart of Gold, I loved it even more when Johnny Cash sang it.
I love everything Neil ever recorded.
Don’t forget Cinnamon Girl, and Needle and the Damage Done
I've loved this man and his songs for 52 years. He's very special.
I love your vulnerability and generosity as you share your reactions. Thanks
I’ve always loved his music I guess I always will… don’t care who knows.. he is my era personified ☮️❤️
Neil young’s” Gold Rush” was the album wove through my young self. I love this . I had four cassettes in my van bus & one was Gold Rush. Those four cassettes were played consistently for 2 yrs. But Neil Young is such a great song writer. People comment on his rough voice. Take the whole package, he’s just great. This style of music is kinda California vibes, it’s a little bit country. So glad you like this too. He was great live. Back in the70’s. I can’t pick my favorite, but he sang with C,S & N & the song that blew my 18 yr old mind was when they were called Buffalo Springfield. & they sang” Love the one your with”. And Four dead in Ohio. Powerful protest songs. The 60’s were angry & they wrote about it. It’s our history of the revolution telling the older generation that we are taking over. And we did it, & it all turned out pretty well. Love it or leave it, eh?
The song "Heart Of Gold" you'll want to check out, it's from the same venue. He plays the harmonica and guitar.
I love how you are able to listen to a song for the first time and dissect so perfectly. Great job for a classic song.
"Doesn't mean that much to me to mean that much to you..." One of my favorite lyrics of all time. You can judge me all you want, just keep the verdict to yourself.
Nope Not even buy what can we expect from the top 40 garbage groupies....
@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN Do you enjoy being a troll? Were you beaten as a child? smh
THANK YOU SO MUCH for reacting to this song!! I totally get your feeling his voice sounds young, but wise! I love that!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE react to more Neil Young (ANYTHING off Harvest album is gold. ALSO, you've GOT to listen to him with Crosby, Stills and Nash. The Deja Vu album is my personal favorite~ I grew up on their music and this is an anthem to the 60's and early 70's. Take a deep dive into all their music and you will come away with the real history of an era in America that doesn't get taught in schools. Can't wait to have you post more of these geniuses!!!
It teaches us so much. Lots of love and respect from young to old. I wish everyone could hear this music in the world. They would be so much more at peace.
Neil Young is one of those artists whose catalog contains so many great songs that everyone has a favorite….even people who don’t really listen to that type of music….I mean “Helpless” alone 🤷🏼♂️🤤
Neil Young is one of my favorite performers, I like to call him THE MAN. Only seen him four times, and I wish it was 400. He was very young when he wrote and performed this song, this concert was in England I believe, and he holds the audience in the palm of his hand. Neil has a wide and deep catalog, "Powderfinger", "Cinnamon Girl", Harvest Moon", "Cortez The Killer", "My My Hey Hey Out of The Blue", "Hey Hey My My Into The Black", "Sugar Mountain", "Heart Of Gold", "Rocking In The Free World", etc. He has been called the Godfather Of Grunge, and has played with EVERYBODY, because everybody want to play with him.
Love ALL that you mention here. 👍
That entire Harvest LP... so good!
I was in my early teens when his Harvest Album came out. Listened to it endlessly on a portable Sony turntable. Here we are, more than half a century later, and I can still sing along to every song. So timeless.
Me too, over and over and over again through my headphones
One of my all time favorite songs ( along with Heart of Gold )...a true legend !
As a Canadian we are vary proud of niel he is from a small town in northern Ontario canada!!!!!
Polo... your initial thoughts about those "secret playlists" that you share only with your own heart, touched me deeply. As a 70 year old, I completely understand how much your generation and enjoy the music from those bygone years. True Wisdom. :)
That whole concert was absolutely amazing. I recommend you watch the entire video.
What all are watching has been recently called the "Godfather of Grunge" if you get more exposure to more of his work.
He wrote "Ohio" in about 10 minutes after watching the slaughter. He is peculiar as he is talented. Wonderful voice, great songwriting and angst to go with it.
One of my favorite songs by him..
Down By The River is my favorite Neal Young song. You will be amazed at all the changes that take place in the music!!!
Starting listening to this song in my teens and now 62 and still relating
I could listen to this song 99999999.00 times and NEVER get tired of it!!!
So much great Neil Young, so very much ❤
I was a teen girl when this song arrived on a scene to us kids who by this time were beautifully saturated and intertwined with incredible, meaningful, beautiful music . Neil Young wrote this song when he bought a ranch and the old man was on the scene . Young was what you would call an old soul . He also sang in a small group called Grosby , Stills and Nash . I had the privilege of seeing them at an incredible venue . One of the best concerts I’ve seen in my life . I’m 68 and music has defined my generation. Neil Young defined that time of our lives.
You need to let your friends and family listen to what you're listening to that way you can share the joy and expand their minds like you're doing.
I love his voice and his calmness. His music is soooii wonderful.
My mama introduced me to Neil Young when i was 13. His voice is so soothing, it has comforted me through many hard times.
I love seeing reactions to music from my era. It really is the greatest music/musicians. Real soul, real feelings. Thank you for bringing it to younger generations. It’s just too beautiful to be forgotten.
One of the craziest stories about Neil Young's career is that he was signed to Motown before he was in Buffalo Springfield. Check out the history of The Mynah Birds, the band he was in with Rick James.
I wonder if that inspired his Mr Soul.
That is a great story. Neil said that Ricky was avoiding the draft and met in Canada. They cut a record but was never released
Such a beautiful song. Listen to his voice...so haunting.
I find it surprising that someone who loves music as much as you do has never heard all these amazing tracks that you're playing for us. You're young, but not THAT young. I really love watching your reactions and revisiting old faves, but wow, dude, how could you not have heard so many classic tunes all this time??
My thoughts on all of his never-heards, esp the performets, not just the songs. But then I remember I'm 80 and how long ago the 60s and 70s were. Didn't 6:58 know the bkgrnd on old man, so that was interesting.
I’ve loved Neil Young since the 70’s
Heart of Gold was my 1st 45 record of his 🎵💃🏻
Cinnamon Girl is a great one too !
I LOVE Neil Young. Was a kid when first heard him. He is a classic FOLK artist. I hope you have listened to his song "Harvest Moon"....a fav of mine.
Oh Harvest Moon! -- my wedding song ❤️❤️
Neil's talent n heart just filled the room
Another one of my favourites. I heard NeilYoung in concert later on & he gets right into your soul. Awesome. Still get the chills at the back of my neck.
Brings back great memories. I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s we had fantastic music! Glad to see your reaction.
I was 8 and Harvest was my first album I bought. I love this man! His vulnerability, wisdom and honor
Neal, his voice and that top of the line Martin D-45. Nothing else. That is talent.
Love Neal youngs music... stories and metaphors behind every song. Listen to "down by the river" the bass in this song is amazing!
Those times artist used to write songs from deep inside their souls that's why they can touch our hearts along the times.
The old man, see's himself many years ago, in the young fellow he's talking to.
It happens to all of us, both women and men. We used to be young too, but now we are old.
Beautiful song.
Thanks Polo for listening to the music of my youth. Another Neil Young song that needs to be heard is Heart of Gold. I would love to hear your reaction on that one.❤️
I've never been a big fan of his but I love this song. How can you not?
Indeed, how can you not.
I have always loved his music. I’m only in my 40s. But my father helped me discover a lot of beautiful music. He died in a tragic head on collision Nov 5th. He played guitar and taught me the love for music. My kids actually would fall asleep or calm down when they were upset when I played Neil Young’s songs.
Love Neil Young! 💗Great song ! Polo, wasn't aware you liked this type of music. I'm a bit like you I love absolutely ALL genres of music..
I enjoy observing you discovering the music of my youth.
Awesome artist. Mr Young, such a great musician! Fun to see your reaction to this 💎❤🎉 " gives me life"
Phenomenal talent ,one man, one guitar, simple and complex with the guitar work
I saw him a million years ago in the Denver Coliseum. He had a gigantic audience in the palm of his hand in five minutes--just him and an acoustic guitar. I've never seen anyone with more charisma as a performer.
I met this bard once, after years of listening to his music and he truly is a bard. And a very important part of the music defining us boomer lives. Thanks for listening to music with depth.
When I was a teenager I had to learn almost every song on the Neil Young “Harvest” album. My son came along and had to learn “Old Man”. Such nostalgia. ❤
"Doesn't mean the much to me to mean that much to you" !!!! .... Have a really good think about that. It's a really powerful line.