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Ronnie Sutton Sounds like you want a cookie. Good for you.. you’ll think about this later in life and be floored. Who cares who’s making money right now. For you to hate on anyone right now is far from necessary. Imagine you in his shoes... what does he have for income right now? What he is doing could be needed for him.
I'm here today because I just lost my nephew to this. Sweetest kid who turned into a sweet man. He came back from Afghanistan so messed up mentally from PTSD though. All of us just don't understand how he was in treatment in a facility..but still got ahold of it somehow. He leaves behind 2 Parents..a Wife and 2 Boys. He was much more than a drug addict. A Veteran..a Husband..Father and a Son.
Bro. This made me cry. I’m in recovery almost 28 years. Not from that but other stuff and I never had to make that sacrifice being in a war. Gods got him and you. I’m sorry.
He is talking facts. My dad along side your son are in Fathers house now. Im sorry ur nephew o.d.ed . It hurts us a lot , they're out of the flesh now and I believe at real peace for once and all literally, all literally, they're spirit bodies or souls mabey in a different dimension, we can't know that.but we who love God DO know they are personally in touch with Our Father. Peace eluded him on earth so be sure Father knows ALLabout it. And its said by Paul we can't fathom what it is like to b with God. God will bless those kids and make sure of that. Take care, dont stress too much if u can help it. In a short time we all are there, God's not forgetting anyone that loves Him. Ps overdose is by far the hardest to deal with, keep God informed on how ur doing, I try 24 7 but thats not ever gonna happen. He marks honest try as well as easy done. Don't ever give up mentally and there's soo many of parent /loved ones going through the exact thing ur. Keep God in mind as much as u care to. If I talk to Him in my head or under my breath or out load the day goes happy, im happy so it might sound selfish but its a different high than a drug, u can feel whats right , thats God's Spirit, I think. Good to meet u have a great time here and help the brethren much love!
My Dad once sung some lyrics from this song to me when he found out i was on heroin at 17. Im 37 now and 17 months clean. My Dad died of cancer on Friday. Happy he got to see me conquer my addiction.
Congratulations, Danny. No small feat that takes great courage and commitment. It's great your dad got to see this achievement. Wishing you all the very best. Stay committed and live long and well.
That is Great.. Stay strong! A good friend just lost his 18 year old nephew to that just a few months ago.. That crap is lethal and is killing so many innocent young people..
Ole Sleepy Joe letting the Fentanyl dealer's bring it right through the open door policy on the borders, and Harris just cackles, they sure got your best interests at heart
I hope you are still doing alright, I took everything inc Fentanyl and "good 'ol heroin" (which was considered the v worst when I started in the early 90s), It is a hard thing to do, I still struggle on a daily basis, watching so many friends and acquaintances die recently now I am reaching 50
Neil Young has this esoteric, magical, ethereal feel to his music. It's not just his eclectic voice or guitar chords or presence...it's a potent mix of all that and more
I came to say this exact comment. All the people hooting and hollering don’t understand the context of the music they are listening to. It’s the equivalent of someone posting on social media that their friend died and they reply with likes and high five emoji’s.
I've been sober for 20+ years - a day at a time, an hour at a time, sometimes a minute at a time. Hang in there, and over time, you'll get your life back, and more. Promise. Anne
"Every Junkies like a setting sun" one of the greatest lines every written, cuts to the truth, cuts to the soul, cuts to the tragedy of drug addiction.
Every junkie is a setting sun??? WTF, in “my humble opinion “Every junkie needs help, and is in a world of pain.When I am withdrawing,I feel more like death than a setting sun.Still if you are as Rich as Neil,I doubt if he’s ever had withdrawals.Hes a fake Anyway. You want the truth,listen to Lou Reeds heroin and the stones sister morphine.🇬🇧🏴
@UCA3l2tAjkUyAD-kb7SCa-NQ i interprete the line different. To me it means you are a beautiful person. Just like the setting sun is. But you are also on the way down . just like the setting sun in. Tragic and beautiful at the same time. Oh and fuck off with your neil is fake b.s.
@ronniesutton: For those of us with a recovering junkie to manage, this line is a struggle. I have been fascinated to see how active junkies relate to Lou Reed and others who write about addiction -- it's a subculture that I have glimpsed online and in speaking with my husband when he is is high or actively using. Heaven help you. it may be that being high is the best you are going to get. If so, I hope you live and die without unnecessary pain and trouble, though I don't think this is likely. Based upon my observation of my husband's experience, I think most addicts suffer terribly.
This song breaks my heart. I was a junkie for years, finally got my act together. Kids are dying out there left and right, it's only gotten worse. Stay safe and God bless.
Lost the singer in my band to drink and drugs. This song always hits home. So glad you and everyone else who replied has got out of it and are doing well. Stay proud.
All the comments about people getting sober, getting clean, making me cry I’m so proud of everyone of you let’s keep doing this one day at a time… Me 24 years
I love this song, but not when it was first released in '72. I was a full-blown addict and I'd get so pissed off when it came on the radio. 10 years later I finally got clean, and sober. I'm still amazed I didn't die. I'm grateful for every day that I live now, one day at a time. Most amazing of all, I've been doing that for 39 years. Deeply grateful.
I was overseas when this song came out, and by then I had a habit. It took over 40 years of help from the VA and methadone program to finally stop using..Some hard lessons learned but never give up.
I played this song at my son’s funeral this year. He was 27, died of a fentanyl overdose. He was also a guitar player. He had been clean from heroin for 6 years. I feel like Neil wrote this song for him. 💔
9 months clean from a 13 year battle with heroin addiction. Lost many friends, my fiancé, and countless minutes-hours-days that I will never get back. Grateful to be alive clean and sober today 🙏🏻
You might think you’re cool, but you will never be cool as Neil Young, in a leather jacket, dark shades, long hair, scruffy beard, acoustic guitar, solo, in front of a crowd of people, absolutely nailing this song ❤❤❤❤
This song is helping my father and I grieve the tremendous loss of my little brother. Please if any of you are reading this struggle with addiction please do everything that you can to get better. I can promise you that everyone around you loves you and wants to support you in your journey. Hold the ones that you love dearly tighter everyday and let them know that you love them
I'm a recovering needle freak, 30th anniversary an I still get that feeling when the topic comes up,your always in recovery, be strong cause random people love you xxx
@@marygregory2624 i reacted strangely to the grief. i had never used opiates before his death, after he left i decided to get addicted to the drug. to understand, to feel closer to him' to not deal with the pain. now after almost two years of hardcore carfentaynl abuse. im a month into tapering off methadone. My life is destroyed and im more depressed than when i started. the drug works in nefarious ways it didnt stop the hurt only delayed it and multiplied it by magnitudes of time. and the worst part is i lost track of most of the time anyhow. it literally feels like it was a month ago.
How a person in immediate recovery feels, is not a good predictor of how that same person will feel in a few months. One of the greatest privileges of being in 12 step rooms is seeing the lights come back on in people's eyes. Its a beautiful thing. Check it out. 💟☮️
@@ericlevi5729 That is awesome feedback Eric, well done man, sincerely !. I lost my only sibling my 36 year old brother in July 2018 to it, almost unbelievably he died on the night of our Dad's funeral, so I ended up burying him 6 days later as well.
@@jacksalami9945 May God Bless you and your family….The pain of addiction and those who it touches, is something that most everyone think about. Living through it is a different story. God Grant Me Serenity…………..
After 10+ years of opioid addiction I will have a full year clean and sober tomorrow. Needed to hear this as a reminder as to why I changed and chose to get get out of that hopeless pit of existence. If I can do it, anyone can.
Good job, I always tell friends suffering, it’s all about the people you put yourself around. If they are using , so will you. That’s just my experience, I pretty much isolated myself an got away from it all.
It's impossible to help yourself in life when you never did in your whole life 99% of the world escapes reality and how they really feel about themselves
@@rainpain3655 your right,I agree with you 100%.It might be gambling or drink or even on line all day.Infact your taught from an early age,not to think about how you are and if you are happy with the way you are.So well said 🇬🇧🏴
I was never a heroin addict but as a severe alcoholic who would get the delirium tremens after about 12 hours without alcohol I know what its like. I'm sober today thanks to my higher power and family and friends who care about me.
Josh homme I have beat my 35 year addiction to Xanax, now I'm working on the alcohol. But it's so damn hard to go from day to day, staying sober when the entire world is upside down!! But I have made it for 3 days and I am going to beat it too:-)
They say, when you quit one habit, you start another...It's daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition...'Learn to apply the 12 spiritual principles in all of your affairs and 'give thanks everyday.' Cheers!
Try doing about $80 - $150 a day, without missing a day's work for 3+ years. THEN "kick" without crying out for help because it would cost your Job, House, Family. Cold Turkey is probably worse than a bullet. I did it without losing my Job or seeking professional help back in mid 2013. Absolutely the hardest thing I've ever done and the pain and misery can't even be told or explained. It is beyond words. Religion helps, but even then you feel the double misery that God has forsaken you. I have sympathy and empathy for ANYONE who get strung out. My compassion is now greater than at any time in my 60 years. Neil hit it just right with this song. God help the addicts. This beautiful song is bittersweet to those who have fought a serious addiction. Thanks Neil...
Hey brother my hat's off to you , you kicked it on your own ! God bless you man ,,,, I lost my son almost two years now . Let me tell you brother that hurt sooo bad . He just could not stop ...Even God could not help him ... Hey all I can say is congratulations on your will power ... Please brother keep it up there's people that love you .....
What a story what determination what you went through i cant imagine. When you call on god to save you he will never leave you or forsake you.that is in the bible and i believe it.not trying to hold the stage but gods love is more than words can desribe.you have been so inspiring and brave all the best to you your life well help others all the best for you thank you.
I lost mine 1 1/2 yrs ago... He had been clean almost 7 yrs. He broke up with his girlfriend and within 2 weeks of doing Heroin , he died ...There was enough Fentanyl in it to kill 6 plus people... I saw what you had written when I came in to have a good cry...
When I was in college, in the 70’s, we would sit around, smoke doobies, listen to Neil Young, and think that it was literally Jesus Christ, singing to us. I don’t think we were that far off.
How'd you get off it, or rather, you count the years so it must have been "a thing". What was the fuct up point? Not to pry so personally, but this is the intarwebs after all, and I'm interested in hearing it if you wanna give us an answer?
I watched my son go through alcoholism and it was so scary to me. He kicked his habit and he is happy. Proud that you kicked yours. Be proud of yourself and sorry that you lost your Dad. Keep up the good fight and live free.
Did my 12 hours in the ER today and was about to come home to my family when a guy drove up onto the sidewalk by the ambulance entrance and unfolded an unconscious wet rag of a man out of the passenger seat of his car onto the concrete. Barely breathing, but with a strong carotid pulse. We lifted him up onto a gurney and brought him inside. I am going to say thank you for Narcan right now. I started an IV and gave a dose and watched this man re-enter the world of the living. He was baffled and confused when he woke up in the bright lights surrounded by strangers and me taping tubing to his arm and speaking respectfully to him. Orienting him to where he was and what had brought him to me. I wrapped him in warm blankets and and kept talking to him. Soon he had stopped shivering and we were talking. His sisters came in to check on him. A man he works for came to be with him. The man has a one year old baby. He has a wife. He helps people as a mechanic in a rough, low income neighborhood. I genuinely liked him. He has a sweet spirit. I wish for him that he will put value in being alive and kick this.
Thank you for all that you do, please disregard any negative comments that may come about from your comment! When the beautiful entrance was opened up by you and your peers, your heartfelt thoughts are very appreciated by those who have eyes to see. Thanks again
Wow. My life was so different from yours. I truly had June and Ward Cleaver as parents. I hope you have found peace and happiness. Life can be so beautiful. And so cruel.
@@Onehappyworlds When you quitt drinking you soon will find out that life is easier and not worst. I found it out in 1993. Since that time i woke up every morning with no headake. Good time.
We are burning from the dragon we are chasing our whole life. And so each one of us will go down in a beautiful but evil sunset. I hit the needle at 17, and I am 52 now. God gave me a chance and miracoulessly I managed to take it. I am still an addict but sober. Got a wife (Without you my love I wont be here typing, the mirical is you after all) , three kids and two grandkids (fourth is on her way). God bless you, us all, to face our settling sun in beauty and fullfillment when we finaly are becomeing ONE again.
That word "junkie" I find it painful to hear. My son called himself a junkie and it just seemed so derogatory and broke my heart that he would use that word to describe himself 💔
I was born addicted to morphine and black beauties in the 60s and when i heard this song at 10 years old i already knew that i would end up with a needle in my arm some day. At 19 i made that stupid step and this song came on as i was shooting up the first time and i looked in the mirror and saw what i was doing . I felt so defeated and it took 10 yrs to put the needle down. Ive had my slips a dew times the past 27 yrs but i spend 100.00 a week to go to counseling and u. a. to keep me straight cuz i dont ever want to go down that hole again. Now at times of overwhelming urges to use i listen to this song over and over until i work thru it and it has saved my life a thousand times and was helping me thru a moment right now. Thanks Neil...you saved a life tonight
@@jennyjen7000 and prayers sent to all of may you all never suffer much pain like that ever again 💯‼️🏋️ thank you for being strong enough to talk about it to help. Much love and peace to all of and the world ❣️💯 we all need to work together ☮️🌎💯‼️🤘🚬💃🌿🌸🤗🤝🤸
I googled "Milk Blood' and the definition is entirely different, it's not about selling blood..It says: 'This refers to when someone puts a needle in their arm, and then pulls back the plunger to make sure they have it in the vein. Also, Red Cross says that no one who has used a needle in the last 3 months can donate/sell their blood:-)
@@karentroyer9688 Thank You Karen. I am sure quite a few listeners don't understand that phrase. I myself am aware of the meaning as is anyone else who truly understands the addiction and song. It is a sad reality..
Took me 30 years. Many rehabs. Many near death experiences. Family destruction. Jobs lost. Financial ruin. Many prayers prayed. Lots of begging God to help me. Why did my fervent prayers go unanswered? I was seriously asking for God's help. I'm a Christian. At last He did the miracle five years ago. I almost died then. But He said it's time. So He instantly took my addictions all away. Totally. True miracle! Never any cravings. Nor ER ambulance rides. Just Do Not Give Up! His timetable. Not mine. Keep doing what you're doing and you'll stay clean!
This song is so touching and loving. It moved my soul the first time I heard it when I was 13 yrs. Old. I'm going to be 60 in May and the song hasn't stopped moving me. Needless to say fentenal took the life of my best friend. The pain is hard to express, Neil puts it so eloquently.
I think Neil knew what he was singing about. He lost friends to the needle. He did it himself and survived. Not many did. Song is a lesson, don't take a needle. Because you might die. One of the greatest songs from Neil, I love it so much.
4 years clean from herion this coming new year! I lost many good people to this evil drug craze! For those of you struggling.... Take one day at a time! ✌️
This is such a powerful song. I can totally relate to it. I've seen so many people die from IV drugs. I was spared by the grace of God. And yes "every junkies like a setting sun".
my soul little brother got taken by heroin. In Philly, a bad batch came through and killed hundreds. Here's the thing. He had attempted suicide by overdose a year before. I went to see him in the hospital. He told me he was tired. That heroin robs your brain of the ability to feel pleasure. Life had exhausted everything in his soul. I think he wanted permission to go. Sadly, I tried to encourage him to live. He took that bad heroin on purpose. He was one of the most brilliant men I've ever met. Yes, he knew he was a setting sun. For a long time, too.
The most haunting part is where he says’there’s a piece of this in everyone’. Just kills me. Tragic and poignant. Never was there a more truthful statement. Gives me comfort and HOPE. To carry on.
For all you honest people who share about early recovery; doesn't matter how old or young you are. When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. I'm 68 and have been C&S 12 1/2 years! One day at a time! God Bless you all!
I've never had the addiction troubles, been blessed by God! I have 2 daughters that have both been thru multiple treatment programs, still praying for them!
Until the last breath we all can change don’t give up and pray for those fighting the fight. Love to each and everyone of you. To those who lost parents specifically to addiction just know they loved you so very much… ❤
I caught you knockin' at my cellar door I love you, baby, can I have some more? Ooh, ooh, the damage done I hit the city and I lost my band I watched the needle take another man Gone, gone, the damage done I sing the song because I love the man I know that some of you don't understand Milk blood to keep from running out I've seen the needle and the damage done A little part of it in everyone But every junkie's like a settin' sun
Thanks so much for the love ❤️ I really appreciate, I hope you will never stop listen to my music 🎶.. If you don’t mind kindly drop me your hangout just to get in touch with you privately ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Heard this song at the time I lost my brother Michael to drugs still hurts all these years on from 1976 but the truth is there in the song God bless you Bro. Xx
@Jamie W N/A is the last place I would send some one trying to recover.Its very clicky and a lot of people do not tell the truth.They just collect the different couloured key rings! Not only that,what happens when the meeting ends? You go home and you are alone.All you have learnt is some ones life story 👀 It’s good to talk about what you are going through,but I think you are better off in a rehab or a phyc ward.Just my opinion and I “do “ talk from experience 🇬🇧🏴
Absolutely floors me every time I hear it, from the early 70s till now. Should be required listening to all youngsters, so they don't do that first fix.
1 month ago I was in that hellish nightmare of Fentanyl withdrawals-violently puking in a sleepless, hopeless state of nothingness for 7 days, praying only to die. Today I have 30 days clean. I had to COMPLETELY give myself to a program of recovery, and do some serious soul searching. Along the way I develop a loving relationship with a higher power that I could understand, I let go of selfishness n self pity, and learned doing for others feels better than any drug I’ve ever done. DO NOT GIVE UP-EVER. I am proof it is possible, something I never believed before. Today I am truly happy. My life is far from perfect-I have family fighting cancer, a daughter that hasn’t spoken to me in years…But I’m alive today, and have a lot more to be grateful for than I ever realized. And I trust the other things will work themselves out as long as I keep close to a god of my understanding(nobody else’s) and keep doing the next right thing. I love you, and pray you find some peace, and allow God to help you through your struggles. It is ok to ask for help-I tried for 20+ years and it never worked until I could COMPLETELY SURRENDER, and humbly ask for help! Praying for you my friend ✌️❤️🙏. You CAN do this!! And are absolutely worth it!
This was the first time I heard Neil Young. Being a young teenager watching MTV, suddenly this peace of magic popped up in the stream. Got me hooked for life, no needle needed and no damage done.
Some of the most courageous song lyrics ever written... Nobody understands what it's like to use or be close to someone who does, until it happens to them...
I'm just sitting here reading the comments on a great but painful song. I'm tying to quell the tears and pain, and at the same time full of relief and love for my son who almost lost the battle. Oxys, crack, fentanyl, hydromorphs. Until he first used the needle he wouldn't even go to a dentist unless they agreed to use gas instead of putting a needle in his mouth. Then, in the blink of an eye.. the needle became his best friend. I was heartbroken. And so was he. Now, through a great struggle through the legal system and his own vulnerability, he has been clean for almost 3 years. I am so thankful. So relieved. He was lost but now he's found. Sometime it takes many attempts to beat the beast down. Never give up hope.
And I sometimes wonder if this song helped my son in someway to quit and get clean, as I used to play it as he was up in his bedroom, and I know he could hear me.
I'm not sure of all that, but I hope to fuck he realizes how fragile life is, and what it is to be loved unconditionally like you do for him. Those are two powerful, important, and major parts of life. I'm sorry that I come off like a dick but I've had a couple drinks tonight and going through the comments like you, this made me pause and wanna stop and say something. This is not a joke, life is to be cherished, and hindsight is always 20 20. You don't know me but I love you both. I'm upset that there are drugs out there that can kill us, for starters.
Father, I pray for all those watching this that are addicted now. May they find freedom in You. May those hurt by the loss of someone find peace with You. May those delivered remain free.
A living musical legend. His songs and lyrics paint pictures that match the tempos. If his music doesnt touch or move you then you lack a pulse. Rock on Neil. Thanks for all that you've generously shared with us.
Thanks mr young. During the several times i havr kicked H and other various addictions, ive focused on picking through and learning to play this song. I. Doing so it gives me something to focus on, and it gives me strength knowing that im not alone in my struggle. Thank you sir!
Dear One, Don’t give up, keep trying, my heart goes out to you, you’re well worth the effort! Drugs are but a diversion from what is required of your authentic self… courage in the face of those demons of addiction, God bless & keep you! 💕🙏🏼
My old man loved him some Neil and he turned my on to him early on and I'm very thankful. The junk didn't take Dad but he's gone just the same. I've been battling for years with junk and I'm at the end of the rope.. need to be strong now for my son. I want to live for him and my little girl.
please do research about accupunture, it might help. It can help with depression and anxiety and other ailments. Please look for a good practitioner. Addiction is a complicated issue. Its not black and white. Accupuncture actually reprograms the body. Of course it takes time, but i've know ppl that it helped.
I'm so grateful to be able to enjoy this song. I started using heroin in HS and I just turned 40 recently. I've been sober for a very long time now and to those still suffering I promise the fight to get and stay sober is worth it. Life can be beautiful again just keep fighting. ❤️
My name is Tom, and I dedicate this song to all the survivors of this horrible pandemic. I was a bad alcoholic/addict for thirty four years... so I definitly don’t judge people, that are struggling with this disease. My nephew, sadly passed away from it just the day before yesterday. And along with him, as well as every one of you out there who are struggling with addiction... You are all and forever will be, in my mind, my heart, and especially my prayers!!! Just know that there are people out there, that care and love you!!! And best believe, I am one of them that do as well!!!
An irish friend taught me this song in 1973, I met a lovely dutch girl,, that year, with blond hair and blue eyes, I went to Holland, hitch hiking all the way, and .... from a french fan, that was such lovely times !!!
First time I heard this was my ex addict friend (7 years or so clean) playing it to me. Couple of years ago he slipped into depression, turned back to the drugs to quiet his pain and we lost him forever. This tune somehow hits the right wrong notes to bring the addict feeling up.
1972. I was 9. My Father had very eclectic tastes in music, books, films. He explained the lyrics to me after I'd already scratched his album on the hi-fi, listening. I'm 60 now. My Dad's been dead more of my life than he was alive. HOW Neil Young could perfectly channel what others must feel, I don't know, but I know this much is true ...never did I imagine how many beautiful gifted empathetic artists I knew would die-just-like-the one-before-and-yet-to-be. Hell is never a choice is it? Perhaps it's true. We each choose our own demise. Why choose this???
This is a masterpiece of a song, but I’m never really comfortable hearing people cheering when it’s played, given the millions of tragedies it speaks of.
I'm never really comfortable hearing people cheering at the beginning of any live performance. It's just a wierd thing with me I know, but I just want to hear only the song from the first note to the last. After its over, go nuts. Scream, cheer, whistle, whatever. Just let the song play uninterrupted in it's entirety. I also hate on the radio when DJs talk over a song right up until the vocal starts. I have hated that since I first started listening to music way back in the '70s. Rant over.
Every song you sing I bet you’ve lived it . I didn’t either a lot of people know what Old man actually was about. It’s my pleasure to listen to all your wonderful songs even here in 2021
This song rings so true for me. I hit the city and I lost my band. I came from the country, joined a band and my drummer died from an overdose. This was one of his favourite songs.
This guys unplugged session will always be the best i ever heard , it was magical , i am 40 and have way more favourite bands than Neil, his performance was mind blowing, so so so much joy, i cannot say he is my best musician but i can say his concert this night was the best i ever heard .
My friend died when she was 18 I was 21, due to a drug induced coma her heart wasn’t strong enough to pull her out of. I learned this on guitar for her. I know when he says every junkies like a setting sun- it means that way of life is doomed to end the life of the individual. I just hope anyone reading this know you are not alone. Don’t forget that. There is another way. Love to all ❤
And it's so true, everyone wants to live but to be honest i have wished that it ended for me to in the beginning in the late 90's so i would not destroyed myself and the people i love but there is a bit of sunshine for me at the end and i hope i enjoy it.
Colin Wichman *True but at the same time people make bad decisions!!* *All we can do is pray for them!!* *Once the needle goes in it's very hard to stop for many people!!*
I'm a recovering addict the song is so true this song hits real hard Neil is singing from the heart this man saw it all great song God bless one day at a time
Sean best wishes to you. I believe in you, you can do anything you set your mind to. Best wishes for your recovery and you have the power to make the rest of your life meaningful. I'm rooting for you🙏💖
I remember my father playing this song on his guitar singing to my mother when i was a child wasnt untill i grew up did i understand the depth of it rest in peace mom and dad watch over me im trying to get clean one day.....
I have seen the needle and the damage done. Lyrics to this song hit hard. Bio father was hard into everything. Left my mom and I for the needle. Didn't know em much besides him shooting the needle. Got a call a few months back he OD'd on the side of the street in town. If your fighting. Keep fighting. Never stop. There are many who are in your corner whether you believe it or not.
In 2014, while I was working as security for The Country Music Hall of Fame, I had the pleasure of escorting Neil throughout TCMHoF. Such a humble, insightful individual. I've listened to Neil since the late 70s and been to many of his concerts, so I was in awe to be able to be in the presence of this musical icon and wonderful humanitarian! Thank You!
Thanks so much for the love ❤️ I really appreciate, I hope you will never stop listen to my music 🎶.. If you don’t mind kindly drop me your hangout just to get in touch with you privately ❤️❤️❤️
Our daughter will be clean 5 years this October. Thank you God. 🙏 This song resonates so very deeply with us. If you are struggling right now, please know that there is hope. Please reach out. You are valuable. You are loved. If you think you aren’t, please know….I love you and you are so worthy.
Hi, this is Neil. Link to the NYA info-card for this song with press, documents, manuscripts, photos, videos. Look around NYA for fun and listening! ALL my music in high resolution at neilyoungarchives.com/info-card?track=t1993_0207_07
@Ronnie Sutton Ok boomer.
All of it 💘 Love it 😀
Thankyou Neil. ♡
Thanks Neil. True hero of song writing imo.. and you’re music has helped in many occasions.
Ronnie Sutton Sounds like you want a cookie. Good for you.. you’ll think about this later in life and be floored. Who cares who’s making money right now. For you to hate on anyone right now is far from necessary. Imagine you in his shoes... what does he have for income right now? What he is doing could be needed for him.
I'm here today because I just lost my nephew to this. Sweetest kid who turned into a sweet man. He came back from Afghanistan so messed up mentally from PTSD though. All of us just don't understand how he was in treatment in a facility..but still got ahold of it somehow. He leaves behind 2 Parents..a Wife and 2 Boys. He was much more than a drug addict. A Veteran..a Husband..Father and a Son.
He's in heaven, its fact, God loves u both
Bro. This made me cry. I’m in recovery almost 28 years. Not from that but other stuff and I never had to make that sacrifice being in a war. Gods got him and you. I’m sorry.
He is talking facts. My dad along side your son are in Fathers house now. Im sorry ur nephew o.d.ed . It hurts us a lot , they're out of the flesh now and I believe at real peace for once and all literally, all literally, they're spirit bodies or souls mabey in a different dimension, we can't know that.but we who love God DO know they are personally in touch with Our Father. Peace eluded him on earth so be sure Father knows ALLabout it. And its said by Paul we can't fathom what it is like to b with God. God will bless those kids and make sure of that. Take care, dont stress too much if u can help it. In a short time we all are there, God's not forgetting anyone that loves Him. Ps overdose is by far the hardest to deal with, keep God informed on how ur doing, I try 24 7 but thats not ever gonna happen. He marks honest try as well as easy done. Don't ever give up mentally and there's soo many of parent /loved ones going through the exact thing ur. Keep God in mind as much as u care to. If I talk to Him in my head or under my breath or out load the day goes happy, im happy so it might sound selfish but its a different high than a drug, u can feel whats right , thats God's Spirit, I think. Good to meet u have a great time here and help the brethren much love!
@@marye.persan8937 Thank you
What a loss...
My Dad once sung some lyrics from this song to me when he found out i was on heroin at 17. Im 37 now and 17 months clean. My Dad died of cancer on Friday. Happy he got to see me conquer my addiction.
Congratulations, Danny. No small feat that takes great courage and commitment. It's great your dad got to see this achievement. Wishing you all the very best. Stay committed and live long and well.
@@yaja_nowakowski Thank you Yaja. Lovely comment. And the same to you. God bless.
I'm glad your clean and so sorry for your father.
My condolences on your loss.
@@yaja_nowakowski 20 years on heroine wow
Fentanyl survivor here, almost one year clean! ❤ you Neil.
That is Great.. Stay strong! A good friend just lost his 18 year old nephew to that just a few months ago.. That crap is lethal and is killing so many innocent young people..
Ole Sleepy Joe letting the Fentanyl dealer's bring it right through the open door policy on the borders, and Harris just cackles, they sure got your best interests at heart
Hope you're still clean
why did you do drugs? glad you are better. do not relapse.
I hope you are still doing alright, I took everything inc Fentanyl and "good 'ol heroin" (which was considered the v worst when I started in the early 90s), It is a hard thing to do, I still struggle on a daily basis, watching so many friends and acquaintances die recently now I am reaching 50
Neil Young has this esoteric, magical, ethereal feel to his music. It's not just his eclectic voice or guitar chords or presence...it's a potent mix of all that and more
His soul 🌺
Genius
You don't cheer and shout when he plays this song. You should just listen. One of the most powerful songs ever written.
There's always that knucklehead.
Exactly. STFU and listen.
And they started to 'clap along' in the beginning.
Did they sell tickets to children?
I came to say this exact comment. All the people hooting and hollering don’t understand the context of the music they are listening to. It’s the equivalent of someone posting on social media that their friend died and they reply with likes and high five emoji’s.
yes absolutely and if youve lived this lfestyle most of your life it takes it to a whole new level...... but every junkies like a setting sun.......
Two weeks clean from heroin. Trying to get my life back on track. Wish me luck
I've been sober for 20+ years - a day at a time, an hour at a time, sometimes a minute at a time. Hang in there, and over time, you'll get your life back, and more. Promise. Anne
Good luck
Good luck. The universe and i love you!
You got this! One day at a time.
Praying for you Angel.
"Every Junkies like a setting sun" one of the greatest lines every written, cuts to the truth, cuts to the soul, cuts to the tragedy of drug addiction.
Rick, well said.
Yea except they ain’t!!! Specially when they are dead
Every junkie is a setting sun??? WTF, in “my humble opinion “Every junkie needs help, and is in a world of pain.When I am withdrawing,I feel more like death than a setting sun.Still if you are as Rich as Neil,I doubt if he’s ever had withdrawals.Hes a fake Anyway. You want the truth,listen to Lou Reeds heroin and the stones sister morphine.🇬🇧🏴
@UCA3l2tAjkUyAD-kb7SCa-NQ i interprete the line different. To me it means you are a beautiful person. Just like the setting sun is. But you are also on the way down . just like the setting sun in. Tragic and beautiful at the same time. Oh and fuck off with your neil is fake b.s.
@ronniesutton: For those of us with a recovering junkie to manage, this line is a struggle. I have been fascinated to see how active junkies relate to Lou Reed and others who write about addiction -- it's a subculture that I have glimpsed online and in speaking with my husband when he is is high or actively using. Heaven help you. it may be that being high is the best you are going to get. If so, I hope you live and die without unnecessary pain and trouble, though I don't think this is likely. Based upon my observation of my husband's experience, I think most addicts suffer terribly.
The magnitude of this man's contribution to the world of music is staggering. I love CSNY and every iteration thereof.
This song breaks my heart. I was a junkie for years, finally got my act together. Kids are dying out there left and right, it's only gotten worse. Stay safe and God bless.
30yrs lost .4yrs trying to find my way..clean...
I2 years clean from the gutters of Bmore but every junkie is like the setting sun
God Bless🙏🏼❤
Lost the singer in my band to drink and drugs. This song always hits home. So glad you and everyone else who replied has got out of it and are doing well. Stay proud.
Same here...meth 80s
All the comments about people getting sober, getting clean, making me cry I’m so proud of everyone of you let’s keep doing this one day at a time… Me 24 years
"24(years) and theres so much more" Neil.
keep on keeping on!
22 yrs here.
They make me want to vomit because half of them are lying
I got 7 months i tear up .. Not for me but the ones still dont understand ..
Forty to 60
I love this song, but not when it was first released in '72. I was a full-blown addict and I'd get so pissed off when it came on the radio. 10 years later I finally got clean, and sober. I'm still amazed I didn't die. I'm grateful for every day that I live now, one day at a time. Most amazing of all, I've been doing that for 39 years. Deeply grateful.
I was overseas when this song came out, and by then I had a habit. It took over 40 years of help from the VA and methadone program to finally stop using..Some hard lessons learned but never give up.
I used to love his songs too. Now all I hear is a corrupt loser. I'll never listen again.
@@SirReally Hmm? I’ll have to re check his bio.
Hope you are still ok
We do recover.
I respect Dylan, Cohen and Mitchell. Nobody could ever gut a listener like Young. This song is his masterpiece
And then there’s Townes van Zandt
He has several what I deem masterpieces under his belt. Legendary artist
Shame he forgot about it and became a covidiot. The mRNA needle and the myocarditis damage done...
All three have addictions…so what’s your point
The live in Massey hall version of Ohio could be as well. Brings a tear to my eye
For those battling addiction, please don't stop fighting. The world needs you.
‼️‼️‼️💯☮️🌏🤗💃🤞🤞❤️😂😂😂amen‼️‼️💯
Never quit fighting. There's never been more help available than there is now.
And God wants you here to be a guiding light for others.
Thanks, I needed this, god bless.
You have love.
I played this song at my son’s funeral this year. He was 27, died of a fentanyl overdose. He was also a guitar player. He had been clean from heroin for 6 years. I feel like Neil wrote this song for him. 💔
I'm so sorry for your loss Susan. My most heartfelt condolences to you and yours.
I feel ya Susan, my husband died of addiction 2 years ago. Still slowly dealing with, what a process. Much peace to you.
I'm so sorry for your loss. 😪
Bless you,and your son.
Lost my brother in 1996 at thirty, hes frozen in time. Crushed my poor moms heart.
9 months clean from a 13 year battle with heroin addiction. Lost many friends, my fiancé, and countless minutes-hours-days that I will never get back. Grateful to be alive clean and sober today 🙏🏻
Good for you...God bless you.
Kevin an amazing achievement!!
Congrats, man !
crazy how something that just eats everything up can be so addictive. It seems to have a life all its own.
Hope your dong well my friend. Keep up the good work.
You might think you’re cool, but you will never be cool as Neil Young, in a leather jacket, dark shades, long hair, scruffy beard, acoustic guitar, solo, in front of a crowd of people, absolutely nailing this song ❤❤❤❤
I saw him in 1976, Dane County Coliseum, Madison, WI. Same set up.
Yeah but look what he’s turned into.
The irony.
Maybe he’ll sing it at a fundraiser for the vax injured.
Whatever.Only God judges me
Good point
Indeed
This song is helping my father and I grieve the tremendous loss of my little brother. Please if any of you are reading this struggle with addiction please do everything that you can to get better. I can promise you that everyone around you loves you and wants to support you in your journey. Hold the ones that you love dearly tighter everyday and let them know that you love them
I lost my brother as well. This is the worst epidemic.
@@tomcatt1507 im so sorry to hear that. My heart breaks for you.
I'm a recovering needle freak, 30th anniversary an I still get that feeling when the topic comes up,your always in recovery, be strong cause random people love you xxx
@@marygregory2624 i reacted strangely to the grief. i had never used opiates before his death, after he left i decided to get addicted to the drug. to understand, to feel closer to him' to not deal with the pain.
now after almost two years of hardcore carfentaynl abuse. im a month into tapering off methadone. My life is destroyed and im more depressed than when i started.
the drug works in nefarious ways it didnt stop the hurt only delayed it and multiplied it by magnitudes of time. and the worst part is i lost track of most of the time anyhow. it literally feels like it was a month ago.
How a person in immediate recovery feels, is not a good predictor of how that same person will feel in a few months.
One of the greatest privileges of being in 12 step rooms is seeing the lights come back on in people's eyes.
Its a beautiful thing. Check it out. 💟☮️
I’ve been clean 12 years now! Best song ever written about addicts.. Such honesty and compassion .
What wonderful news. God Bless you. ☮️💟
Square Buisness
GOD BLESS YOU IVE BEEN CLEAN 31 years and this song is a central part of recovery
@@ericlevi5729 That is awesome feedback Eric, well done man, sincerely !. I lost my only sibling my 36 year old brother in July 2018 to it, almost unbelievably he died on the night of our Dad's funeral, so I ended up burying him 6 days later as well.
@@jacksalami9945 May God Bless you and your family….The pain of addiction and those who it touches, is something that most everyone think about. Living through it is a different story. God Grant Me Serenity…………..
Every time I hear this I get tears in my eyes. Every. Single. Time.
If you’re reading this, know that you are loved ❤️🙏🏼❤️
Same here but now a old man
I guess some survive the damage done , that is a hopeful thing😊
Kinda needed to hear that. Thanku
Bodies.
Beautiful words. Thanks I've been the damage but survived and grown.
Neil is a Legend.
After 10+ years of opioid addiction I will have a full year clean and sober tomorrow. Needed to hear this as a reminder as to why I changed and chose to get get out of that hopeless pit of existence. If I can do it, anyone can.
Your last sentence resonates. Proud of you, Jack!!!!
Keep up the great hard work Buddy! Proud#
Good for you Jack - so proud of you!
6 years man. Not easy to stay on track. Good shit.
Good job, I always tell friends suffering, it’s all about the people you put yourself around. If they are using , so will you. That’s just my experience, I pretty much isolated myself an got away from it all.
I always shed a few tears when I hear this song I have lost so many friends to drugs.2 years sober,there is a god
Thank you I needed to see these words today more then you could ever know mr Wilcox truly thank you 😢
@@ziggiesaquaticexotics8270 best wishes to you🙏💖
To everyone who is living a better life free of addiction, i love you all.
I love you too.
It's impossible to help yourself in life when you never did in your whole life
99% of the world escapes reality and how they really feel about themselves
@@rainpain3655 your right,I agree with you 100%.It might be gambling or drink or even on line all day.Infact your taught from an early age,not to think about how you are and if you are happy with the way you are.So well said 🇬🇧🏴
Aroha tino nui koe. ( Huge love to you friend)
@@ronniesutton1652 it goes much much deeper than that but yeah...
Its really depressing just thinking about it
17 years clean and ready to take on the world with Jesus Christ on my side who can be against me
Stay strong....💪🫶....
@DJMIGHTYZION Only yourself brother. Never forget that. You know the invisible war we sometimes wage
@@jens9702still here strong 💪🏼
I was never a heroin addict but as a severe alcoholic who would get the delirium tremens after about 12 hours without alcohol I know what its like. I'm sober today thanks to my higher power and family and friends who care about me.
Josh homme I have beat my 35 year addiction to Xanax, now I'm working on the alcohol. But it's so damn hard to go from day to day, staying sober when the entire world is upside down!! But I have made it for 3 days and I am going to beat it too:-)
@@karentroyer9688 so easy to take a drink. Stay strong
They say, when you quit one habit, you start another...It's daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition...'Learn to apply the 12 spiritual principles in all of your affairs and 'give thanks everyday.' Cheers!
💞
Yes when u stop its horrible!!!!!
Try doing about $80 - $150 a day, without missing a day's work for 3+ years. THEN "kick" without crying out for help because it would cost your Job, House, Family. Cold Turkey is probably worse than a bullet. I did it without losing my Job or seeking professional help back in mid 2013. Absolutely the hardest thing I've ever done and the pain and misery can't even be told or explained. It is beyond words. Religion helps, but even then you feel the double misery that God has forsaken you. I have sympathy and empathy for ANYONE who get strung out. My compassion is now greater than at any time in my 60 years. Neil hit it just right with this song. God help the addicts. This beautiful song is bittersweet to those who have fought a serious addiction. Thanks Neil...
randy95023 oh shut up
Hey brother my hat's off to you , you kicked it on your own ! God bless you man ,,,, I lost my son almost two years now . Let me tell you brother that hurt sooo bad . He just could not stop ...Even God could not help him ... Hey all I can say is congratulations on your will power ... Please brother keep it up there's people that love you .....
Yea, you really ca not understand until you have been there.........
This was for the Man..( David Crosby)- but it reaches everyone.
What a story what determination what you went through i cant imagine. When you call on god to save you he will never leave you or forsake you.that is in the bible and i believe it.not trying to hold the stage but gods love is more than words can desribe.you have been so inspiring and brave all the best to you your life well help others all the best for you thank you.
Almost five years now that I lost my beautiful boy. My heart is ripped to shreds.
♥️😭 Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss Carol
I'm sorry to hear this news.
Carol Nichols 4 years lost my sisters middle son, my beautiful nephew he was 20
I lost mine 1 1/2 yrs ago... He had been clean almost 7 yrs. He broke up with his girlfriend and within 2 weeks of doing Heroin , he died ...There was enough Fentanyl in it to kill 6 plus people... I saw what you had written when I came in to have a good cry...
When I was in college, in the 70’s, we would sit around, smoke doobies, listen to Neil Young, and think that it was literally Jesus Christ, singing to us. I don’t think we were that far off.
Who’s all still listening to this classic in 2020 🎶❤️🙌
I’ll never stop listening to this man. His music will always stand the test of time.
No brainer...timeless
379 💯🎶🙌❤️
SIMDICK 💯🙌🎶❤️
David G. 😂😂😂
19 yrs clean from Meth!!! Life is good!!!!
You are amazing
How'd you get off it, or rather, you count the years so it must have been "a thing". What was the fuct up point? Not to pry so personally, but this is the intarwebs after all, and I'm interested in hearing it if you wanna give us an answer?
@@jackburton6330 I would be interested in hearing his whole story and how life is good now ? Etc
But a few more lines would be nice too
If an when you have time Alan
@@canberrawarmuseum8290 thank you my brother.
1.5 years sober from heroin, one day at a time people one day at a time...
Well done m8 been free of it since 2002, KP the ball at your feet 👍
kick everyones ass, if you need help for anything ask.. it is ok to need a bit of help for a daily thing. I am also trying.
GO FIX URSELF
best of luck
Good job. That’s all we have is 1 more day to say the things we forgot to say yesterday! GODSPEED
I watched my son go through alcoholism and it was so scary to me. He kicked his habit and he is happy. Proud that you kicked yours. Be proud of yourself and sorry that you lost your Dad. Keep up the good fight and live free.
Did my 12 hours in the ER today and was about to come home to my family when a guy drove up onto the sidewalk by the ambulance entrance and unfolded an unconscious wet rag of a man out of the passenger seat of his car onto the concrete. Barely breathing, but with a strong carotid pulse. We lifted him up onto a gurney and brought him inside. I am going to say thank you for Narcan right now. I started an IV and gave a dose and watched this man re-enter the world of the living. He was baffled and confused when he woke up in the bright lights surrounded by strangers and me taping tubing to his arm and speaking respectfully to him. Orienting him to where he was and what had brought him to me. I wrapped him in warm blankets and and kept talking to him. Soon he had stopped shivering and we were talking. His sisters came in to check on him. A man he works for came to be with him. The man has a one year old baby. He has a wife. He helps people as a mechanic in a rough, low income neighborhood. I genuinely liked him. He has a sweet spirit. I wish for him that he will put value in being alive and kick this.
God bless you, now and forever.
ask neil young what drugs he recommends.....
Ah, isn't that your job?
Thank you for all that you do, please disregard any negative comments that may come about from your comment! When the beautiful entrance was opened up by you and your peers, your heartfelt thoughts are very appreciated by those who have eyes to see. Thanks again
I hope, so,too
I lost my mother 50 years ago to a heroin overdose. I was 8 she was 27, 1969.
R.I.P. mommy.
💕
Wow. My life was so different from yours. I truly had June and Ward Cleaver as parents. I hope you have found peace and happiness. Life can be so beautiful. And so cruel.
@@mrsmartypants_1 you are so right! Thankfully, I had amazing Grandmother's and amazing step Grandfather's.
SO DEPRESSING RIP
Shari l b From an old soldier whose been through so much, much blessings to you, my friend.
Lost both my parents to heroin and my sister to alcohol and almost had to bury my brother too. This song is so true!
Tonight You have my heart
Hang in there. I want to quit drinking. I miss my 2 sons. I get to see them when I'm not drinking. I want my sons back in my life. I'm fighting HARD.
@@Onehappyworlds When you quitt drinking you soon will find out that life is easier and not worst. I found it out in 1993. Since that time i woke up every morning with no headake. Good time.
@@Onehappyworlds I hope you are doing ok. keep fighting the good fight. Put your trust in the lord, your boys need you in their lives!
Dear God, please bless Jess and all her family and all those struggling with addictions including me, in Jesus Wonderful and Precious Name.
"Every junkies like the setting sun." Such a powerful lyric.
So true, everyone it's a setting sun but we set earlier than we should.
We are burning from the dragon we are chasing our whole life. And so each one of us will go down in a beautiful but evil sunset.
I hit the needle at 17, and I am 52 now.
God gave me a chance and miracoulessly I managed to take it.
I am still an addict but sober. Got a wife (Without you my love I wont be here typing, the mirical is you after all) , three kids and two grandkids (fourth is on her way).
God bless you, us all, to face our settling sun in beauty and fullfillment when we finaly are becomeing ONE again.
That word "junkie" I find it painful to hear. My son called himself a junkie and it just seemed so derogatory and broke my heart that he would use that word to describe himself 💔
"Every junkie's like a setting sun".
I was born addicted to morphine and black beauties in the 60s and when i heard this song at 10 years old i already knew that i would end up with a needle in my arm some day. At 19 i made that stupid step and this song came on as i was shooting up the first time and i looked in the mirror and saw what i was doing . I felt so defeated and it took 10 yrs to put the needle down. Ive had my slips a dew times the past 27 yrs but i spend 100.00 a week to go to counseling and u. a. to keep me straight cuz i dont ever want to go down that hole again. Now at times of overwhelming urges to use i listen to this song over and over until i work thru it and it has saved my life a thousand times and was helping me thru a moment right now. Thanks Neil...you saved a life tonight
Get over yourself
Hang on and be strong!
@@jefffarris3359 lmao
Charlie, I have been trying to text you for 2 days..Can you please me know when you receive it:-)
@@jefffarris3359 you’re the one Jeffery that needs to get the fuck over himself....
Our beautiful, very witty/intelligent daughter got out of heroin 15 yrs. ago. Thank God. We both love this song.
Beautiful
That is wonderful I lost 2 heroin addict sisters. That’s why I never touched it. I saw what could happen
Lost my father to addiction..He loved Neil and as I sit here listening ,The words I hear come full circle .Life isn't fair but true to form.
GREAT BRAIN same here. Lost my dad to heroin in 2008. We listened to Neil Young all the time. 😢
Sorry to hear about your father I lost my cousin and best friend the same.
That's a great quote I am saying that to my sons
‼️💯 well spoken unbelievably true 😂💯🌿🌸🤗🔥💞🤘🏋️🕺💃🚬😱☮️🌎
@@jennyjen7000 and prayers sent to all of may you all never suffer much pain like that ever again 💯‼️🏋️ thank you for being strong enough to talk about it to help. Much love and peace to all of and the world ❣️💯 we all need to work together ☮️🌎💯‼️🤘🚬💃🌿🌸🤗🤝🤸
I've loved Neil for 50 years now such a unique voice and he's a one man band all to himself.. Doesn't need a band to sound phenomenal
True that!!
One of Canada's greatest contributors to the music world..
+MrJohnisthename speak,not too soon because Terrence and Phillip are up there
+Stephen Eitel you are joking I hope
Im not joking,Terrence and Phillip are great
Kate Donlan Im not familiar with these two people Terrance and Phillip. Who are they?
+Stephen Eitel Justin Bieber Bwaaahaaa!
I love the way this song ends when you feel it should go on
There's a message in that alone
People rarely pick up on this. Glad you posted.
I think of the ending like the sun as it drops over the horizon---done and gone in an instant leaving a quickly fading glimmer..
I googled "Milk Blood' and the definition is entirely different, it's not about selling blood..It says: 'This refers to when someone puts a needle in their arm, and then pulls back the plunger to make sure they have it in the vein. Also, Red Cross says that no one who has used a needle in the last 3 months can donate/sell their blood:-)
@@karentroyer9688 Thank You Karen. I am sure quite a few listeners don't understand that phrase. I myself am aware of the meaning as is anyone else who truly understands the addiction and song. It is a sad reality..
@@leavemealone.2150 Hi, I just don't understand how people think junkies can sell their blood, makes no sense, smh..
Took me 30 years. Many rehabs. Many near death experiences. Family destruction. Jobs lost. Financial ruin. Many prayers prayed. Lots of begging God to help me. Why did my fervent prayers go unanswered? I was seriously asking for God's help. I'm a Christian. At last He did the miracle five years ago. I almost died then. But He said it's time. So He instantly took my addictions all away. Totally. True miracle! Never any cravings. Nor ER ambulance rides. Just Do Not Give Up! His timetable. Not mine. Keep doing what you're doing and you'll stay clean!
Neil is not my usual vibe...but this song was so absolutely real and heartfelt, I believed it, and glad I did .
Nobody can sing Neil Young like Neil Young......what a tremendous performer with a God given gift of a voice.......absolutely timeless !
I also love Neil Young's voice! HE is also a fantastic songwriter with hisi lyrics.
Maybe another addict could 🤔
❤😎👍🏼
This song is so touching and loving. It moved my soul the first time I heard it when I was 13 yrs. Old. I'm going to be 60 in May and the song hasn't stopped moving me. Needless to say fentenal took the life of my best friend. The pain is hard to express, Neil puts it so eloquently.
Slamming heroin into your veins is touching and loving. It's a great melody but You need to listen to the song again
Thanks for this song Neil. 44 days clean today. Grateful. 😇
~ How are you doing Cindy?
Awesome
I think Neil knew what he was singing about. He lost friends to the needle. He did it himself and survived. Not many did.
Song is a lesson, don't take a needle. Because you might die.
One of the greatest songs from Neil, I love it so much.
This reminds me of my husband, now passed 7 months ago. Damn it. I miss him so much. Still grieving. Love this Man Neil Young.
Ano it's hard to loose someone you love but try and remember the good times with him sweetheart 💜
@@davidforsyth9796 I do remember the good times that is what hurts so f'in bad! Thanks for the comment tho. Love to you. D2
❤❤❤❤
4 years clean from herion this coming new year! I lost many good people to this evil drug craze! For those of you struggling.... Take one day at a time! ✌️
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15 years clean and like yourself lost menny a good friend keep your chin up ✌
My heart go's out to young brother be strong mate im 60 years old never thought i would make it fuck the beast i did
It can be done, you must first change your environment, then change your heart and mind. But it is possible, although difficult during these times
Hugs God bless!!
This is such a powerful song. I can totally relate to it. I've seen so many people die from IV drugs. I was spared by the grace of God. And yes "every junkies like a setting sun".
I cannot even count the number of people that opiates have killed I know. I don't go to thier funerals anymore. I cannot handle the pain.
@@missing1102 rr
my soul little brother got taken by heroin. In Philly, a bad batch came through and killed hundreds. Here's the thing. He had attempted suicide by overdose a year before. I went to see him in the hospital. He told me he was tired. That heroin robs your brain of the ability to feel pleasure. Life had exhausted everything in his soul. I think he wanted permission to go. Sadly, I tried to encourage him to live. He took that bad heroin on purpose. He was one of the most brilliant men I've ever met. Yes, he knew he was a setting sun. For a long time, too.
@@pierrepiea3279 so sorry for your loss🙏
The most haunting part is where he says’there’s a piece of this in everyone’. Just kills me. Tragic and poignant. Never was there a more truthful statement. Gives me comfort and HOPE. To carry on.
For all you honest people who share about early recovery; doesn't matter how old or young you are. When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. I'm 68 and have been C&S 12 1/2 years! One day at a time! God Bless you all!
Hang tuff old man 64 myself and every is tuff luck
Thank you so very much, sir.☮♥️🕉
Happy for you
I've never had the addiction troubles, been blessed by God! I have 2 daughters that have both been thru multiple treatment programs, still praying for them!
Pure classic from our days
Until the last breath we all can change don’t give up and pray for those fighting the fight. Love to each and everyone of you. To those who lost parents specifically to addiction just know they loved you so very much… ❤
I caught you knockin' at my cellar door
I love you, baby, can I have some more?
Ooh, ooh, the damage done
I hit the city and I lost my band
I watched the needle take another man
Gone, gone, the damage done
I sing the song because I love the man
I know that some of you don't understand
Milk blood to keep from running out
I've seen the needle and the damage done
A little part of it in everyone
But every junkie's like a settin' sun
Thanks so much for the love ❤️ I really appreciate, I hope you will never stop listen to my music 🎶.. If you don’t mind kindly drop me your hangout just to get in touch with you privately ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for the share❣
@@karenstepp-whittier2021 you’re blessed, Kindly drop me your Email just to get in touch with you 🥰
Heard this song at the time I lost my brother Michael to drugs still hurts all these years on from 1976 but the truth is there in the song God bless you Bro. Xx
Hope that all who listen to this that were ever hooked on junk can get clean and find true peace. Don't let it take you down..
@Jamie W N/A is the last place I would send some one trying to recover.Its very clicky and a lot of people do not tell the truth.They just collect the different couloured key rings! Not only that,what happens when the meeting ends? You go home and you are alone.All you have learnt is some ones life story 👀 It’s good to talk about what you are going through,but I think you are better off in a rehab or a phyc ward.Just my opinion and I “do “ talk from experience 🇬🇧🏴
Absolutely floors me every time I hear it, from the early 70s till now. Should be required listening to all youngsters, so they don't do that first fix.
"The First Love is the Deepest" , that goes for dope as well . Why take it the first time ?
so many rockers had songs pushing the loveliness of drugs,,,,,,, Neil Y is one, glad he paid some consequences.....
Yes
DEFINITELY ❤
God bless this song and all those that listen to it, may you find forgiveness and peace.
This song get tears in my eyes...specially battling addiction for past 10 years.
Keep fighting !! 27 yrs clean on April 1st 2023.
Anything is possible once you put your mind to it. You can get clean, I believe in you. Best wishes 🙏💖
1 month ago I was in that hellish nightmare of Fentanyl withdrawals-violently puking in a sleepless, hopeless state of nothingness for 7 days, praying only to die. Today I have 30 days clean. I had to COMPLETELY give myself to a program of recovery, and do some serious soul searching. Along the way I develop a loving relationship with a higher power that I could understand, I let go of selfishness n self pity, and learned doing for others feels better than any drug I’ve ever done. DO NOT GIVE UP-EVER. I am proof it is possible, something I never believed before. Today I am truly happy. My life is far from perfect-I have family fighting cancer, a daughter that hasn’t spoken to me in years…But I’m alive today, and have a lot more to be grateful for than I ever realized. And I trust the other things will work themselves out as long as I keep close to a god of my understanding(nobody else’s) and keep doing the next right thing. I love you, and pray you find some peace, and allow God to help you through your struggles. It is ok to ask for help-I tried for 20+ years and it never worked until I could COMPLETELY SURRENDER, and humbly ask for help! Praying for you my friend ✌️❤️🙏. You CAN do this!! And are absolutely worth it!
~ Can relate. I've still got that monkey on my back after... well I won't say.
I have to stop and listen to this everytime it shows up on my feed. I've been listening to it for what seems like a million years and I can't stop.
I’ve been listening to this man’s work since I was a very young teen. It’s been a long time
This was the first time I heard Neil Young. Being a young teenager watching MTV, suddenly this peace of magic popped up in the stream. Got me hooked for life, no needle needed and no damage done.
Some of the most courageous song lyrics ever written... Nobody understands what it's like to use or be close to someone who does, until it happens to them...
I'm just sitting here reading the comments on a great but painful song. I'm tying to quell the tears and pain, and at the same time full of relief and love for my son who almost lost the battle. Oxys, crack, fentanyl, hydromorphs. Until he first used the needle he wouldn't even go to a dentist unless they agreed to use gas instead of putting a needle in his mouth. Then, in the blink of an eye.. the needle became his best friend. I was heartbroken. And so was he. Now, through a great struggle through the legal system and his own vulnerability, he has been clean for almost 3 years. I am so thankful. So relieved. He was lost but now he's found. Sometime it takes many attempts to beat the beast down. Never give up hope.
And I sometimes wonder if this song helped my son in someway to quit and get clean, as I used to play it as he was up in his bedroom, and I know he could hear me.
I'm not sure of all that, but I hope to fuck he realizes how fragile life is, and what it is to be loved unconditionally like you do for him. Those are two powerful, important, and major parts of life. I'm sorry that I come off like a dick but I've had a couple drinks tonight and going through the comments like you, this made me pause and wanna stop and say something. This is not a joke, life is to be cherished, and hindsight is always 20 20. You don't know me but I love you both. I'm upset that there are drugs out there that can kill us, for starters.
so...tell me treu..are you friend with you rogan ?
@@freespyrit keep fighting, my son is back and is doing good life!
Father, I pray for all those watching this that are addicted now. May they find freedom in You. May those hurt by the loss of someone find peace with You. May those delivered remain free.
A living musical legend. His songs and lyrics paint pictures that match the tempos. If his music doesnt touch or move you then you lack a pulse. Rock on Neil. Thanks for all that you've generously shared with us.
Thanks mr young. During the several times i havr kicked H and other various addictions, ive focused on picking through and learning to play this song. I. Doing so it gives me something to focus on, and it gives me strength knowing that im not alone in my struggle. Thank you sir!
Neil Young is legend and this was one of this great musicians best hits that was ever recorded..r u with me?
Dear One, Don’t give up, keep trying, my heart goes out to you, you’re well
worth the effort! Drugs are but a diversion from what is required of your authentic self… courage in the face of those demons of addiction, God bless & keep you! 💕🙏🏼
keep on truckin in the FREE world Neil!!!
He can't. Took the needle, now the damage's done...
Keep using the song. It does not belong to Neil anymore.
Man am I disappointed with Neil
Keep on censoring in the free world!
yup, he sold the song, and now its ours the free people of the world!! bless you all xx
Such a sad song. I pray for all struggling with addiction. Stay strong. You are loved. Xo
My old man loved him some Neil and he turned my on to him early on and I'm very thankful. The junk didn't take Dad but he's gone just the same. I've been battling for years with junk and I'm at the end of the rope.. need to be strong now for my son. I want to live for him and my little girl.
Jason Gibbs you can do this i know you can
@@karennielsen7696 thank you
please do research about accupunture, it might help. It can help with depression and anxiety and other ailments. Please look for a good practitioner. Addiction is a complicated issue. Its not black and white. Accupuncture actually reprograms the body. Of course it takes time, but i've know ppl that it helped.
I'm so grateful to be able to enjoy this song. I started using heroin in HS and I just turned 40 recently. I've been sober for a very long time now and to those still suffering I promise the fight to get and stay sober is worth it. Life can be beautiful again just keep fighting. ❤️
Keep fighting and good luck god bless you Shannon xx
Good for you and best wishes to you always. Make your life meaningful 🙏💖
Well done Shannon stay strong and try helping others to go straight it's very rewarding
My name is Tom, and I dedicate this song to all the survivors of this horrible pandemic. I was a bad alcoholic/addict for thirty four years... so I definitly don’t judge people, that are struggling with this disease. My nephew, sadly passed away from it just the day before yesterday. And along with him, as well as every one of you out there who are struggling with addiction... You are all and forever will be, in my mind, my heart, and especially my prayers!!! Just know that there are people out there, that care and love you!!! And best believe, I am one of them that do as well!!!
Get off the drugs you can do it get help there are great people out. That will help go to friends they do not want to see you die
Get off the drugs you can do it get help there are great people out. That will help go to friends they do not want to see you die
Thank you Rebecca for your kind words!!! Much love!!!
Hi Tom.
@@chitchatpaddiwack5638 hello darling, Thanks for the cares, sxözZx
An irish friend taught me this song in 1973, I met a lovely dutch girl,, that year, with blond hair and blue eyes, I went to Holland, hitch hiking all the way, and .... from a french fan, that was such lovely times !!!
First time I heard this was my ex addict friend (7 years or so clean) playing it to me. Couple of years ago he slipped into depression, turned back to the drugs to quiet his pain and we lost him forever.
This tune somehow hits the right wrong notes to bring the addict feeling up.
1972. I was 9. My Father had very eclectic tastes in music, books, films. He explained the lyrics to me after I'd already scratched his album on the hi-fi, listening. I'm 60 now. My Dad's been dead more of my life than he was alive. HOW Neil Young could perfectly channel what others must feel, I don't know, but I know this much is true ...never did I imagine how many beautiful gifted empathetic artists I knew would die-just-like-the one-before-and-yet-to-be. Hell is never a choice is it? Perhaps it's true. We each choose our own demise. Why choose this???
This is a masterpiece of a song, but I’m never really comfortable hearing people cheering when it’s played, given the millions of tragedies it speaks of.
“Here’s a song about the drug that killed some of my close friends.” “WOOOOOO!!!!”
You had to be one to understand it
It's likely motivated a lot to avoid that path too, hence why I cheer it. Is says this is the wrong way don't go there.
I believe it's for the message, and meaning from the talented artist that can deliver it. Especially from their personal experiences.
I'm never really comfortable hearing people cheering at the beginning of any live performance. It's just a wierd thing with me I know, but I just want to hear only the song from the first note to the last. After its over, go nuts. Scream, cheer, whistle, whatever. Just let the song play uninterrupted in it's entirety. I also hate on the radio when DJs talk over a song right up until the vocal starts. I have hated that since I first started listening to music way back in the '70s. Rant over.
Every song you sing I bet you’ve lived it . I didn’t either a lot of people know what Old man actually was about. It’s my pleasure to listen to all your wonderful songs even here in 2021
Hello Laurien
This song rings so true for me. I hit the city and I lost my band. I came from the country, joined a band and my drummer died from an overdose. This was one of his favourite songs.
This guys unplugged session will always be the best i ever heard , it was magical , i am 40 and have way more favourite bands than Neil, his performance was mind blowing, so so so much joy, i cannot say he is my best musician but i can say his concert this night was the best i ever heard .
Thank you for the amazing life you’ve lived and for speaking plainly through in your music and in your words. A true legend.
My friend died when she was 18 I was 21, due to a drug induced coma her heart wasn’t strong enough to pull her out of. I learned this on guitar for her. I know when he says every junkies like a setting sun- it means that way of life is doomed to end the life of the individual. I just hope anyone reading this know you are not alone. Don’t forget that. There is another way. Love to all ❤
And it's so true, everyone wants to live but to be honest i have wished that it ended for me to in the beginning in the late 90's so i would not destroyed myself and the people i love but there is a bit of sunshine for me at the end and i hope i enjoy it.
@@alenabazovski Best wishes, life I'd what you make of it. Make the rest of it meaningful, I believe on you🙏💖
This song never gets old.
Good music is timeless
We have lost two generations to drugs NO MORE! PLEASE NO MORE!!!
*Neil you are so right there are a lot of people who suffer from this and I wish the best for those people!!*
W
*I pray for these people who are hooked and try to help them!!* *The power of prayer is strong!!* *:)*
Amy Kruger we got off that, which we were lucky to do, but everywhere you go now, someone wants to stick you
Colin Wichman
*True but at the same time people make bad decisions!!* *All we can do is pray for them!!* *Once the needle goes in it's very hard to stop for many people!!*
Amy Kruger that's true, but, to quote another great Neil Young, there's always more to the picture than meets the eye
I'm a recovering addict the song is so true this song hits real hard Neil is singing from the heart this man saw it all great song God bless one day at a time
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Sean best wishes to you. I believe in you, you can do anything you set your mind to. Best wishes for your recovery and you have the power to make the rest of your life meaningful. I'm rooting for you🙏💖
This is a heartfelt song . A gift from Neil to you who has felt the paranoia of the drug . We love you Mr Neil ❤❤❤
I remember my father playing this song on his guitar singing to my mother when i was a child wasnt untill i grew up did i understand the depth of it rest in peace mom and dad watch over me im trying to get clean one day.....
lost my daughter in 2006. listening since 1967. Thanks for the memories
bless you. if there was a real god none of this crap would have happened.
I have seen the needle and the damage done. Lyrics to this song hit hard.
Bio father was hard into everything. Left my mom and I for the needle. Didn't know em much besides him shooting the needle. Got a call a few months back he OD'd on the side of the street in town.
If your fighting. Keep fighting. Never stop. There are many who are in your corner whether you believe it or not.
24hrs clean and counting help me lord
You can do it!!
How you keeping up ?
You OK Dave? Did you get to 48hrs?
Dave’s running wild on the gear
Are you 4 months clean now?
In 2014, while I was working as security for The Country Music Hall of Fame, I had the pleasure of escorting Neil throughout TCMHoF. Such a humble, insightful individual. I've listened to Neil since the late 70s and been to many of his concerts, so I was in awe to be able to be in the presence of this musical icon and wonderful humanitarian! Thank You!
My dad passed away a year ago today, the needle did it’s damage. Help the ones you love, make an impression on everyone.
Thanks so much for the love ❤️ I really appreciate, I hope you will never stop listen to my music 🎶.. If you don’t mind kindly drop me your hangout just to get in touch with you privately ❤️❤️❤️
this is why neil is great a simple acoustic guitar, harmonica and gets right to your soul. wow.
The whole world is still listening 2024.
Our daughter will be clean 5 years this October. Thank you God. 🙏 This song resonates so very deeply with us. If you are struggling right now, please know that there is hope. Please reach out. You are valuable. You are loved. If you think you aren’t, please know….I love you and you are so worthy.