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Shoutout to STEPHEN STILLS for his killer guitar work on this song!
We listened to this off the CSNY compilation album So Far and assumed the lead guitar was Neil Young, try to roast us accordingly, cheers all enjoy, we LOVED this!!!!! ❤️🔥
🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Oh boy I was ready to, but you’ve redeemed yourselves! Loved the reaction guys, Carry On……
(pun intended, please react to Carry On!)
SO happy you liked this one. It's a longtime favorite.
Keep telling you guys...Neil Young 'Dead Man'.
I'm sorry but you're Subscribers steered you Boys wrong here. Try hitting "Everybody I Love You" Studio version by CSNY. It's the one Banger that I know of that Cleary demonstrates the guitar skills of both Stills and Young. Cheers from the Past!
You guys need to just admit defeat and just do the whole DEJA VU album. One of the best albums of all time.
We have the original vinyl of Deja Vu and a few other CS & N too.
I'd say the same for the CSN debut album. (I used to think that was Neil Young looking out the back door.)
Deja Vu was the second a\lbum and this time it did include Young but not on their first album which is called CS&N . the detail is in the title.
There's something about Deja Vu, it's an album I just keep going back to and never tire of.
@@lawreence13 I know all that. I'm talking about Looong ago, given the iffy relationship Neil had with the group. I, of course, didn't even know who Dallas Taylor was at the time.
That was Stephen Stills playing lead. He is WAY underrated as a guitarist.
Can we stop with the “underrated”nonsense already?
@@BuckForearm Agreed. Though it could be said that SS has become underrated.
@@BuckForearm I agree it is way overused. But fact is SS rarely appears on people's "great guitarist" lists. I think he should. Why? Because in addition to excellent electric work, he is a killer folk guitarist, which most rock guys can not do to save their lives. I strongly weight my guitarist scores with versatility.
No one talks about what a masterful arranger Stephen Stills is. He just knows what instrument should step forward and fall back.
If you've ever seen Stephen Stills play live, you know how damn good he is.
Stephen Stills is not only killing the guitar parts on this record, he's also playing bass and organ, and sharing lead vocals with Crosby.
He was a beast. For some reason his name never carried the weight it deserved to past his prime years. I think cause he’s a low key type of guy.
@@CC-oi9mc Stills was always my favorite member because he was a complete singer/songwriter/instrumentalist. If they want a great solo album from one of the members of this band (other than Young) his debut album with Love The One You're With is a great one.
Wooden Ships came out in 1969 when the Vietnam War was raging, and many American kids were staring at the Draft.,..it's impossible to overstate how much this song resonated, and the power and emotional pull of the lyric 'We are leaving, you don't need us' was profound and emotionally devastating.......
No Neil Young on this tune, the guitar is all Steven Stills, such an underrated master musician. Carry-on and Ohio are favorite CSN tunes, of mine, but Wooden Ships is so melodic, such beautiful guitar work by Steven Stills.
Yea agree totally. They started talking about Neil, who I love, but it's WTF?
Absolutely I'm shocked they never checked this out.
@@lawreence13 Neil was a part of the Woodtock version... but that's it.
Yep no Neil to be found!
Cut ‘em some slack on Neil. They’re listening to a CSNY best of album so it’s a natural mistake. These youngsters aren’t familiar with the CSN album (the one with the three of them sitting on that ratty couch) and the Deja Vu album. It’s just all CSNY to them.
This song is the epitome of 70s music. Beautiful, socially concious, masterfully produced. A true gem.
"If you smile at me, I will understand. Because that is something everyone everywhere does in the same language..."
Lyrically, one of the best opening lines to any song anywhere in any language.
Supposedly that's from a billboard for a church group
If the is an “S” then you’ll be hard pressed to give Carry On and Southern Cross anything less than an “S”. Marakesh Express, Teach Your Children, and Our House will also be “A” at the minimum.
SOUTHERN CROSS!
Judy Blue Eyes
Never liked Teach your Children or Our House. In fact I'd pay you to not hear either song again.
The boys did _Carry On_ . Blocked on YT but available on Patreon. They gave it an A+.
@@bc2198 they did it first and didn't like it.
This song shows why many of us feel that Stephen Stills is sooo underrated! Thank you for this reaction/review.
Underrated by everyone except Stephen Stills...
@@jonathanlocke6404 How right you are! The egos of those 3 (or 4) were their worst productions.
Check out Stephen Stills solo live EP 1994. Great EP... he does a Great Wooden Ships on it.
CSNY isn’t really my era, I was a little younger. I always liked them but I didn’t give them much thought.
So believe me I’m being objective when I say Stephen Stills is as underrated a guitarist I can think of since his notoriety isn’t that of “guitar hero”. I’ve only recently noticed this as I’ve been listening to their stuff more. What a musician
Definitely underrated!!! Really, you go in to Neil Young first thing?! Just think off Southern Cross. Come on!
Stills is a criminally underrated guitarist. Thanks for a great reaction
This is why my generation loves our music the way we
Do. This was my favorite from them too
Southern Cross is my favorite CSN song.
LOVE that song.
Possibly the most beautifully harmonized song ever recorded.
@@allisonreed7682 Wasted on the Way also has some great vocal harmonies and some really insightful lyrics.
@@johnhughes3214 love that song! They honestly have too many great songs to mention!
The cover art was painted by the group's friend and colleague Joni Mitchell.
and Graham Nash's longtime girlfriend
What I wouldn't give to be a fly on the wall in Joni Mitchell's house during that fabulous time in Laurel Canyon during the late 60s and early 70s. Classic and genius. That's all I can say.
Stephen stills has a huge following still. His first solo album is a masterpiece.
With Hendrix and Clapton help. Any song is good.
I like old times good times
"if you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with" That line rattled my soul for at least 20 years :-D
His solo album is one of my all time favorites!
I think Stills' first solo lp was Jimi's last. 😪
I saw him do an acoustic show at the Syria mosque in Pittsburgh. Great
@@donnadubyak6504 I was at the mosque for his show with awb , Flo and Eddie, I'm thinking..maybe 1975 pitt homecoming.
So glad you guys loved this masterpiece. Song was actually written by Stephen Stills, David Crosby and an uncredited Paul Kantner of the Jefferson Airplane, who also recorded it. The "Who won?" refers to the Cold War, nuclear war and the Vietnam War. You're right. It doesn't get any better than this but the album Deja Vu is in and of itself a masterpiece as well and you have to listen to (if you haven't already) Carry On, Almost Cut My Hair (David Crosby), Neil Young's Helpless and Country Girl. So awesome. Graham Nash's masterpiece Teach Your Children. More Stephen Stills 4 + 20 and above all, for me, the definitive version of the Joni Mitchell song Woodstock, which is maybe my favorite recording of all effing time. If you haven't done any of these songs, please do. You have to have at least heard of some of them already, too. Peace.
Hoping for a reaction to Buffalo Springfield soon. Stills also achieved legendary status by writing one of the most significant songs of the sixties, “For What it’s Worth”. Can I really say it gets better? Yes, and between Buffalo Springfield, the Byrds, more CSN and sometimes Y, you’re in for a lengthy musical journey.
For What It’s worth is THE song that defines the late 60s. Love that song by Buffalo Springfield and Turn! Turn! Turn! by the Byrds.
Have to do this song NOW! Still very relevant today.
I had exactly that same thought yesterday while listening to Nowadays Clancy Can’t Even Sing - that A&A need to check out the Springfield
If they do Buffalo Springfield they better do Poco as well
Agree! Buffalo Springfield is essential-listening!
S Tier for sure. Stephen Stills made it so with his killer guitar skills. With the addition of their harmonizing, the storytelling, and the musicianship, the song is stellar. ( "S") You gotta view the "Laurel Canyon" documentary. It really does a top notch job of relating CSN and sometimes Y's influential role in the music scene in the late sixties and early seventies. Great reaction.
Lisa, is that documentary you mention called Echo in the Canyon?
@@oboogie2 Yes, that’s the one.
I've been bringing up that doc since I saw it last summer!! All thee connections, even to The Monkees!! What a music scene!!!
Laurel Canyon ? Now there's a rabbit hole yes it is 🤔😲
Superb documentary, what a time to be alive
This song was co-written with members of Jefferson Airplane, who recorded their version of it on their album Volunteers. Also a fine take on the idea of the song. I like this one better, but they're both good! Recommend you guys to check Airplane's version just for comparison.
I like the Airplane's better but that''s why we have opinions.
I love both versions for different reasons. While CSNYs version is more clean and subdued, the Airplane's version is more polished and complex. And Nicky Hopkin's piano is just masterful, vs the organ.
Jeffersons version is darker and more polished, csny version is more like a jam session. Much prefer airplanes
How about some love for _Steven Stills's vocals..._ clearly the *coolest-sounding* voice in the band.
Gentlemen, you have to hear ‘Carry On’!!!!!🤟🏻✌🏻
You MUST do “Carry On”. Also “Woodstock”.
Oooh yeah! Woodstock!
Oooh yeah! Carry On! 😃
@@leetroy3129 👌 Yes. (And with props to Joni ☺)
Carry On's musical changes are exactly what these guys like. It was wonderful watching them appreciate the magical subtleties of this song.
and "Guinnevere"
"Silver people on the shoreline..." refers to those wearing radiation suits after a nuclear attack. We analyzed this song in 11th grade English class. I'm glad that you guys got to this song, but it isn't the pinnacle. It's a great song, but there were great songwriters. Some context, they were the first "super group". At least, that was the general language given to them. So, each of them were considered phenoms, already. This song features Crosby and Stills, with Stills playing the lead guitar. He is a great guitarist, and great musician and producer. It's argued whether N. Young or Stills was the better, once Neil joined the group, but everyone agrees that their live shows were epic guitar battles between them. Young joined shortly after this album.
Worth noting that the general story outline was was created by Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane, a noted sci-fi enthusiast. Kantner, Crosby, and Stills shared songwriting credits, and both bands released versions of this song. The JA version ends with the repeated phrase "Go ride the music," which became a kind of catchphrase for the band.
I think that Cream (Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Eric Clapton) may have been the "first", I could be wrong;)
There's really no argument for me. Stephen is a better player than Neil all day long. Neil is much more prolific, but Stephen is just untouchable.
I always thought cream was the first supergroup.
This is my preferred version of Wooden Ships but you owe it to yourselves to also listen to the Jefferson Airplane version - its darker, more emotional and quite excellent in its own way Long story but both bands had a hand in writing the song
Good call. Glad someone mentioned it. I prefer the JA version, but it's all good.
Grace's soaring vocals and Jorma's soaring guitar make that JA version exactly what you said! Jorma could be edgy as hell in his playing!
@@tommathews3964 I could argue that this is Jorma's best guitar work, just spot on. And Nicky Hopkins' sublimely tasteful piano brings everything to a higher level.
Come on friends in the A & A community! Raises your voices for them to listen to SOUTHERN CROSS next! I know they’ll love it. The lyrics of the chorus are so profound.
IT...IS...LOOONG...OVERDUE
Yea, Southern Cross and then end it with Find The Cost Of Freedom.
@@wadesorchids7219 I don’t know that song.
You should do the excellent Jefferson Airplane's version now. It was written by Crosby, Stills and Paul Kantner (of Jefferson) so both bands recorded it as an original (ie neither is a cover version of the other, just an equal interpretation.)
I was going to ask about that, I only knew the Airplane version. Think I might prefer it.
Agree. You need to do the Airplane's version. It's also fantastic.
In an interview Grace Slick said Paul Kanter insisted the Jefferson Airplane version be less harmonious than this.
The Woodstock version is amazing, what a jam. The same song played at the same concert but with a different spin.
I love both...
The Stephen Stills album is just excellent - he is such a polished performer.
I was lucky enough to have grown up hearing thies songs when they first came out. I'm 63 and still enjoying classic rock.
Another that you gotta hear is "Helplessly Hoping", from the same studio album. It's a shorter song, under 3 minutes. But IMHO, it's their very best vocal performance in their entire body of work. Stills on acoustic, and the three of them singing, nothing more, nothing less, and nothing else needed.
Love the wordplay in that song. Just genius songwriting!
the harmonies in Helplessly Hoping stagger me. it's pure perfection. i get tears every time because it's so beautiful. and the way they play and build with them in the song? omg.
Also a nice advanced beginner guitar song for people who have learned a basic folk pick. Am with G, C and D chords, with some sus embellishments.
PS And ONE FMaj, which is cool.
I adore that song. It is one of my favorites of CSNY. But just judging from A&A’s previous reactions to CSNY, I’m not sure if it would be their cup of tea.
The last voice heard, David Crosby. He was often just part of the blend in this group. Such an amazing voice! His "Guinnevere" showcases his voice. If Only I Could Remember My Name a great solo album of his.
Guinnevere is such a beautiful song. The documentary on Crosby (I forget the name) was awesome as well. He's as honest about himself as you could ever imagine.
I think Crosby also sang lead on "Almost Cut My Hair"
Check out his more recent albums with his son and Lighthouse, his band. CROZ is genius.
I've never done heroin, but I imagine it would feel just like that David Crosby solo album sounds.
They should react to Laughing from the first album, but the whole album is great. Half of Jefferson Airplane is on it and half of the Grateful Dead as well.
NOW THEN!! Andy and Alex try on Jefferson Airplane's version of 'Wooden Ships', be prepared to love Paul Kantner's (he was co-writer) take on the same song.
Well boys, you finally found another winner. With a great guitarist like Stills and wonderful harmonies, this is the song you end up with. Add in great session musicians. This is Steely Dan with emotion and heart.
Steven Stills killing on guitar with vocals with David Crosby🎸🎶🎶
This was a collaboration with Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane who also recorded it. Great song!
JA recorded their version on Volunteers. This is one of their best albums. Check out Hey Fredrick for some great dueling guitars.
When Crosby got out from doing a stint behind bars (weapons charge?) in 1986ish he played a solo show at the Miramar Beach Inn. Kantner showed up and they played this for the encore. I was there.
I prefer the JA version.. having Grace and Marty singing the parts emphasizes the 'opposing sides' aspect of the song.
And Kantner did Blows Against The Empire in one studio, while David Crosby did his first solo album "If I Could Only Remember My Name" in another room in the same studio. They both play on each others albums, along with Jerry Garcia, Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Grace Slick, Graham Nash and so many others. Incredible time for music.
@@artrock101 And let's not forget Jorma and Jack on guitar and bass, respectively.
I'm 17,in my black light bedroom painting black walls with florescent paint and listened to this album over and over. These guys bring back memories. Thank you gentlemen..
A true "Super Group". Living legends.
"Wooden Ships" is my favorite all-time CSN song. It never gets old, and I can't find one single thing to criticize.
“Dark Star” is another great CSNY song worth checking out….along with many others, lol
Dark Star isn't a CSNY song.
@@yourebusted5786 correction: Crosby, Stills & Nash…. Neil had bolted by this point.
THAT particular album, CSN, is my favorite of all. I like '69 CSN next. Better without the Y, but his live album from 1972 is fab all on its own.
Also Run From Tears.
Love Dark Star
Hey guys. I'm 71 and music like this is why people my age cannot listen to today's music. The high level of talent and ability we were exposed to has made it impossible to settle for anything less. Great writing, production, lyrical content and performance are evident here and in much of the music of the 60's and 70's. Experimentation and creativity were the order of the day and it clearly shows. If I can listen to this song literally hundreds of times and still enjoy it there must be something very special afoot. Please keep reacting to CSNY and enjoy. Peace.
This has been one of my favorites since 1974. Anytime I hear it, I stop what I'm doing to listen.
Do “Carry On” and you’ll see how it gets better than this. OMG! Carry On is CSNY getting you lost in the sauce!
This 👆👆👆
The funky break in "Carry On" into "Questions" is a watershed moment in music appreciation. You can literally feel the temperature of the room change.
I'd suggest Deja Vu as the lost in the sauce track but that's just me. ✌🤘
They did Carry On about 11 months ago. It got blocked so they put it on Patreon. They loved it.
They tried Carry On but it got blocked, I think.
Definitely a "pour yourself a glass of your favorite beverage, fire up a blunt, and kick back" type of song.
Love this song. David Crosby 's chords are incredible. Stephen's lead is awesome and Graham's harmonies just blow me away.
A timeless message, beautifully communicated: The essential humanity that binds us together is greater than the artificial conditions that seek to divide us.
This song has a similar feel to Hypnotized by Fleetwood Mac, which you would love.
Great song, and Bob Welch was a fabulous guitar player.
YES!!!!!!
Pre- Buckingham/Nick's. Gorgeous guitar
Saw CSN in the late 70s. Somebody kept yelling "WOODEN SHIPS" from the nosebleed section all during the show. Crosby eventually came to the mic and announced "This is for the Qualude section in the back" and launched into the song. The arena went crazy of course.
The bass add so much texture to the song 🎵 🎶 🎵 and the guitar was the pentacle of the song.
If you guys love harmonies then listen to Helplessly Hoping amazing vocals. One of my favorite bands ever.
Have they done "Southern Cross" by CSN yet? If not, they need to. Great song.
My favorite!
I second that. Same theme.
Third-ed. And make sure to do the "long" version, not the one that has a verse missing.
You need to do "Almost cut my hair "! No harmonies just a great rocker by these guy's.
You guys should pay tribute to Stephen Stills. Dude is a GREAT guitarist and song writer. With and without the other boys.
You would probably like the "other original" version by Jefferson Airplane; it was released later than this version, but one of the Airplane actually co-wrote the song. An aside: Stephen Stills was one of the very few guitarists that Jimi Hendrix allowed to see and learn what he was doing, tonally and with effects, in the studio. Stills is an underrated guitarist, to be sure, most of the focus is on his excellent vocal abilities.
Please do the Jefferson Airplane version of 'Wooden Ships.'
The story seems to be Paul Kantner, Crosby and Stills were hanging out on a boat in 1968 and wrote this: Crosby composed, Kantner and Stills wrote lyrics. Released in 1969 on the splendid Volunteers album by Jefferson Airplane. I like both versions but JA came first for me because my big sis had this piece of vinyl. It could be very happenstance, knowing this album or that back then. And AOR was just figuring itself out. Peace.
@@kennethparsons4456 The CSN version is good. the JA version is great.
I believe some parts of Wooden Ships date back to the early 60's when Paul Kantner from Airplane and Steven Stills from CSN/Y were both part of the folk scene, specifically the "Sail away..." section.
@@ChromeDestiny Could be. 'Questions' on Buffalo Springfield - Last Time Around was turned into 'Carry On.'
Apocalyptic aftermath version. “I can see by your coat my friend you’re from the other side. Just one thing I got to know can ya tell me please? Who won?” People wandering around in a horrible scene where it doesn’t matter what side you’re on anymore. You can’t tell who won because we destroyed it all.
Awesome that you guys corrected yourselves so quickly
I think you’d enjoy the Jefferson Airplane’s version quite a bit, too. It’s also highest quality stuff.
Of the sub-genre of post apocalyptic rock, this is the most beautiful, musically and lyrically. I’ll die on this hill.
Always liked "You Don't Have to Cry." Just CSN (no Y), but apparently the first song they sang together, discovering the magic of their "sound."
You gotta do Neil Young Like a Hurricane for guitar work that can blow your mind
If you love Stephen Stills work on this, I want both of you to hear one of his best solo songs called "Treetop Flyer"...his guitar work on the cut is stellar !
I had Stephen Stills solo album which was amazing. I always loved his voice & unique style of playing guitar. Love this song, quite a few of their songs were about Vietnam days. Yep, remember that well...
The goose bumps you allude to are so real, specially for us boomers who grew up during the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Because it seemed imminent at the time. Glad you guys found out about Stills guitar. Jefferson Airplane also did a version of this song on their Volunteers album which I preferred. But then I heard theirs before the CSNY version.
Think no one can understand that growing up with Bay of Pigs/Assassinations/Vietnam/Cold War did to us unless you're one. Proud Boomer Girl & hate what Vietnam did to MANY. Try living with effects of agent 🍊 or PTSD before it was acknowledged.
It was CS&N.
Yes all that and more. Likely all of us remember where we were and what we were doing when Kennedy was assassinated. And most all of us remember our draft numbers as well.
@@Ozarkprepper643 Not to mention what it did to the guys who came back. Personally, that was our "dating pool" so knew many. Most no longer here...cancer & leukemia from Orange. We all know the mental issues...and yes, remember my bf's number to this day. 1973...didn't go.
There's literally too much excellence going on to hear it all upon one listen.The depth of texture is beyond belief. S indeed
So glad to see you made it to this classic and I knew it'd be S tier! Stills guitar work is outstanding, as it is on 'Go Back Home' from his first solo album.
This tune is the opener to Woodstock before any bands played this drifted through the theater and you knew something very special was about to happen...
You’ve gotta hit “Cathedral!” Knocks it out of the park with similar dynamicism, songwriting (Nash), atmospheric vibes. However, it doesn’t beat “Wooden Ships” for me (that organ! That guitar!). I never see anyone recommending this one and it’s totally worth your while! Very different vibe, but it will definitely give goosebumps.
Cathedral is primo! Such a mix of sound and tempo-- and those harmonies are killer.
To me it's their best song ever and I owned every album by them.
100% endorse this recommendation
I'll second Cathedral in a big way!
Yes!
That was an absolute treat listening to this song with Andy and Alex…made my day ! Amazing song, and appropriate reactions! 😎💕🎯🎶
Back to my teenage years.
Love the music, the solo singing and the harmonies.
Love the song. Loved experiencing your reaction!!
Stephen Stills is an underrated guitarist but he meshes well with Neil Young. There is still more great stuff from this group. The title track Deja Vu and Guinevere.
Still more S-tier stuff for sure!
That is on the album after this one.
@@BubblesBubbles yes I was confusing it with so far.
According to Graham Nash, when Crosby and Stills wanted to bring Young into the band, Nash objected, said he wanted to talk to Young first. Nash and Young met at a restaurant, where Nash asked Young, Why do you want to join this band? Young's answer was, Have you ever heard me and Stephen play together? Nash smiled, nodded, and said, Yes, I have. And that was that.
Steve and Neil have done some great work together. Stills/Young Band album comes to mind.
Ya gotta check out David Crosby doing this with Steely Dan, the vid is on You Tube. Also his recent collabs with Donald Fagen.
Oh my god! I can’t wait for this!! I’ve suggested this to you guy’s! I hope you love it!!
One of my all time favorites. Glad y'all loved it too !
Oh i LOVE this song! The sound, the lyrics, the subtlety ...everything! Thanks, gents! Immaculate indeed!
This was written from the point of view of survivors of an extensive war in which technology has been functionally destroyed, hence sailboats ("wooden ships") instead of ships with internal combustion engines. That warm breeze the protagonist feels at the end of the song is purposefully ambiguous-- he is either leaving behind the destroyed land and moving on to a better life, or has resigned himself to his doomed fate. Gorgeous song, but REALLY heavy.
What a gorgeous song. Nice selection.
I’m stoked by y’alls emotional reaction to this song. This is one we used to play to start many bong sessions.
They are two soldiers who survived a war- trapped on a desert island. One lives and one dies eating the berries and the survivor sails off to the mainland hoping the world has returned to normal. Many think this was a nuclear war and he will find a wasteland no matter what side he was on
That’s an interesting take. I’ve always thought of it as two survivors of the Civil War - one blue, one grey. “Wooden Ships” put that into the time period as ironclads had only just started showing up about that time.
Horror grips them as they watch the hatred of war slips away and they see their wounded “brother” die. Powerful powerful song!
& so relevant today living with this pandemic!
@@jbear2001 oh yeah Stephen Stills had many Civil War references … His Manassas Album e.g.
It's about conquistadors.... silver people on the shoreline, let us be.
I have always thought of this song as a post- nuclear war scenario. Silver people on the shoreline being in anti-radiation gear.
GOOOOOOOD MORNING A&A FAMILY!
☮️❤️♾️
Good morning, John!
Good morning!
Glad you guys got to this song. Wooden Ships has been on a playlist of mine back when we did that on cassette tapes. This song takes you on a voyage. Stephan Stills is such an underrated guitarist. His tone in this song is soooooo smooth. I'd suggest Southern Cross for the next one.
No one talks about what a masterful arranger Stephen Stills is. He just knows what instrument should step forward and fall back.
Another step in the right direction may be CSN doing Southern Cross live.
YES! My favorite CS & N song! SOUTHERN CROSS! To me the lyrics to the chorus are very profound. They touch me.
Stephen Stills and his love of sailing :)
I like the live version better than the video as well. Still get chills when Nash 1st comes in.
Southern Cross next please!
I love their version of "Woodstock".
A&A, so thrilled for you guys hearing this!! A lot of us remember vividly our first time hearing this song -- 55 years ago. Now you and we are in the same place together -- bonded by this timeless song.
This is arguably CSNY's best song. Outstanding. This song was used in a long sequence in the Woodstock film.
No Young in this, CS&N only
Yeah, Neil Young wasn't even on this recording, that's Stephen Stills playing guitar. The song was written by David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane.
I don't really think of Kantner as the 'guitarist' from Airplane, that would be Jorma Kaukonen. Paul Kantner was a founding member and one of their best singer/songwriters.
@@stephenwebb8570 I edited it and stand corrected.
@@stephenwebb8570 Kantner was also a really good rhythm guitarist.
Beautiful song, beautifully done. Probably my favorite CSN song. "S" tier all day long. The harmonies, guitar, every thing done to perfection.
That said, I like the Jefferson Airplane's version even more. It has an angrier edge to the overwhelming lament. It has some of Jorma Kaukonen's finest guitar work, it has the incomparable Nicky Hopkins on piano. And it has Marty Balin & Grace Slick sounding as good ever. And, as long as you're in the neighbourhood, check out their full "Volunteers" album. It's a gem.
From the era when music was tremendous ....check out the live Woodstock version for even more goodness.
There is also a brilliant version by Jefferson Airplane .
Should do the Wembley 1974 live version of Almost Cut My Hair. The guitars are legendary masterpiece
"Horror grips us as we watch you die
All we can do is echo your anguished cries
Stare as all human feelings die
We are leaving, you don't need us"
Perfectly represents how I feel about the nation and humanity today.....
All of their work is immaculate.
So excited about this one sounded early what a great song what a great story love you guys
You gotta listen to Stephen Stills thumpin' the hell out of an acoustic on Buffalo Springfield's Bluebird, with Neil Young on electric. Spotify only has the 4-minute version that ends with a gentle banjo stanza, so you have to go to RUclips to hear the full 9-minute jam (minus banjo) used as the closing song their concerts. That's the one you want.
Love Bluebird
The mighty, mighty Stephen Stills on guitar, vocals, and organ. Also a song co-written with Paul Kantner of the Jefferson Airplane; they put out a version of their own on the Volunteers album.
I was around in the 60's and it sounded just as good then as it does now.
Had to watch for a second time just such a good show I enjoyed it I'm glad you guys did
If interviewing Rod Argent check
" God Gave RocknRoll to You"
Then the most excellent cover by Kiss for the Bill & Ted 2 soundtrack.
Believe it or not, Neil Young didn't even play on this song. It's from the first CSN album, before Neil was invited to join. The album you show is from So Far, an assortment of CSNY's greatest hits, some involving Young, some not. Stephen Stills, aka Captain Many Hands play most of the instruments. Amazing Song. Cheers.
WRONG! Stephen Stills mastery. This was before Neil.
Alex, I can’t believe you said “S”. Andy you agreed. So much of CSNY is an S for me. This is the comfort of listening to them from my youth at 20.
Y’all made me so happy today. You get it.
Thanks…
I forgot this! Thanks so much for giving it back to me!
Me, too!