My dad passed in 22’. For 4 years we worked every day doing plumbing. During that time I got to know him as a person rather than a parent, with a full past and history. He told me about how he moved around the country in his 20s w his bell bottoms and boots. After he died I didn’t know what to do I moved across the country and up the easy coast trying to figure out my next move. One day this song came on and I cried like I never had. he was young and on the move once and I am too.
So lucky you got to know your dad like that. I'm sorry for his early departure. He's still with you. Paying attention to the signs our departed love ones send IS like a scavenger hunt.
No autotune, no click, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, no writing team, no corporate idiocy, just pure, pure talent. They don't make many like this anymore.
I was about 24 when I said to my dad “hey, this should be our song!” We were separated for most of my upbringing but when I was around 20 I went to see him for a week and we became best friends. He died when I was 40 - I have never missed anyone so much. What a gift that bond was ❤
He'd think you are a pretty cool dude listening to Neil Young. Hope you have good memories of your Dad. I do of my Dad, who has been gone from this world for 15yrs. now.
I feel this is one of those rare times when the live version is better than the studio version. There is something so visceral about this performance, the emotion is palpable. Gives me chills every time.
Me too. Not any competition then or now. I am an OLD WOMAN and thankful for many blessings and that here I still am listening to this man I loved at 18yo and now at 73yo. Amaste
My father loved Neil. We would listen to him in the truck driving thru the San Fernando valley when I was a kid. He loved this song and now that I’m grown, I understand. Gonna be scattering his ashes tomorrow. RIP pops.
Give him time he may do so later when he grows up and gets more mature. I just turned 67 and now I am so so so proud of my son and it took a long long time to get there and I pray that you will also and happy belated birthday.
@@MichaelOBrien-z8i 100% true, and it's just one of many "The Needle", Heart of gold etc. Listen to the lyrics in "Castles Burning" which I think came out around this time too are just amazing to me coming from a Canadian guy in his early 20s. Not my favorite act, but Neil is one of a kind, and there's no denying that!
@@MichaelOBrien-z8i I lived outside Dallas as a kid from 75'-78 and my pop warner coach was friends with Staubach. Been in So CA since, and it's been a lot harder to be a fan the last 26 yrs.
Harry Chapin's "Cat's in the Cradle" gets me the same way. I miss my Dad, and he's still alive at 83. Absentee from my life since I was 23, and I'm 58 now.
This song is always complicated for me, and really makes me emotional. My dad and I had a very contentious relationship throughout most of my life, except towards the end when he died. And ironically, not only did we look so much alike, but also in character. I catch myself thinking , saying and doing things that he would. “Old man look at my life. I’m a lot like you were” really hits home .
I’m there with you. My dad passed in 1986. I was 18 he was 53. We look like twins lol. He’s still my hero. My cousin sent me a video of him before he was married to my mom. Amazing for me to see. My son said he couldn’t miss someone he never met. Until he saw the video
The comments here are nothing less than heartbreaking. My mom passed a couple years ago, and my dad is 92. There's NO way to prepare, but I pray that everyone here who has lost someone, can find peace in this song, and some peace of mind through this journey we all have to live through ...✌️
Just lost my Mom 2020 during Covid her stupid ass husband killed her and himself 10 days later .. I cussed the hospital wouldn't let me see her ... she died alone and I hate it sooo much
@@jacquelineherrbach6730 I am SO SO sorry. I don't even know you, but I'm trying my best to hold back these tears. I'm trying not to, but I can't help but to imagine how you feel, and what you must've gone through, especially not being able to say goodbye. I got to the hospital about 3 minutes too late, so I kinda understand. It's a feeling that won't go away, but I hope you're finding ways to cope with the emptiness, and the massive hole. I wish you peace-of-mind ...
@KendallEdwards-q9i I appreciate you saying this, everyone around me had no idea, and people were either stealing our family's things or breaking them... It was destruction at it's best... And I prayed and still pray everyday even until this day, my brain in last year has healed ... It was tragic literally - the most pain I've ever felt and broke my spine L1 to L5 shattered as a teen - losing her like that .... she lost her brother, my Uncle when he was 21 yrs old - my Mom would say 'this feels like getting your skin ripped off' ... I was young and seemed so horrible way she said it but will say now - I understand ... We know we will see our loved ones again on the other side but we aren't there yet
Lost my Dad when I was aged 24, that was 27 years ago now and I am just like he was, then learnt a while back Neil Young and I both born on the 12/11. This song will play at my funeral. ❤️
Both of my aging parents are in hospice in Southern California, dying together, tomorrow I leave to visit them at the special Hospice Home we had to move them to in January 2024, 2 months ago. I spent a week and a half visiting and watching over then 3 weeks ago, it’s my turn to go back , 3 of my siblings just left there 5 days ago, so I need to go back.💔
Hell yes, just turned 66, in Cincinnati Ohio, a Sunday evening in my Man Cave, drinkin a Heineken, first was Cinnamon girl, then this one ...life is ok.
Lost my mom mothers day 2023, she was 81. I am now 65 and have lost so many in my family over the yrs. I listen to these songs I grew up with, thoughts of the times we had together, gives a man peace of mind! Thank you
i understand,im 56 and with so many older relatives passed on its only a matter of time till my parents are both gone, somehow i cant help feeling that life will nevr be the same when there gone,even tho theyre still here,i already know that life hasnt been the same since the passing of my 3 grandparents from 2008-2014 & a close uncle most recently,i dont think i could bother to keep working when my parents pass,i dont see the point,i dont mean that in a morbid,selfish way i just mean that i put down the energy and willingness to get up everyday so far and do what ive done down to the fact that my parents have been around and its not even a case of seeing them frequently,sometimes i havent seen them for months @ a time
Enjoy them while you can my friend, it is never the same when they are gone or will it be, I want to call my mom but cant, I still talk to her, I hope she hears me and I think so. You take care my unknown friend .@@TheMicturation
Sorry too, the music will help and make you sad too! Hang in there, take care. I also think of my grandpa on this song, those words old man.@@suzannewalton203
Old man, look at my life I'm a lot like you were Old man, look at my life I'm a lot like you were Old man, look at my life Twenty four and there's so much more Live alone in a paradise That makes me think of two Love lost, such a cost Give me things that don't get lost Like a coin that won't get tossed Rolling home to you Old man, take a look at my life, I'm a lot like you I need someone to love me the whole day through Ah, one look in my eyes and you can tell that's true Lullabies, look in your eyes Run around the same old town Doesn't mean that much to me To mean that much to you I've been first and last Look at how the time goes past But I'm all alone at last Rolling home to you Old man, take a look at my life, I'm a lot like you I need someone to love me the whole day through Ah, one look in my eyes and you can tell that's true Old man, look at my life I'm a lot like you were Old man, look at my life I'm a lot like you were
I lost my dad December 21st, 2021. This was one of his favorite songs and we would listen to it often. This version specifically. The pure, raw passion in his voice in this song would almost bring me to tears before I lost my dad. Now it’s hard for me to listen to this at all, but when I do it’s a therapeutic and almost out of body experience. I love you pops. P.S.- I’m a lot like you were;)
This song takes me back to my 8( s10 got my truck painted navy blue faded into purple with crager super sport with used cop tires I pulled it off had a bad ass truck because I worked my ass off .I put a CD player in it with some 10s i pmayed this wbe album
There aren't. Deep Purple did go viral with their new release and Aerosmith and others soldier on. Even Neil Young goes live occasionally. Talent is now rare across most genre.
You can find some, in other continents too, I guess. Like this norwegian singer, song writer and record producer, Aurora, who crafts her musical art mostly by herself, as she wishes. Personally, her songs in her albums are not always for me (she's a "pop singer", and I'm mostly metal, with a bit blues, rock, folk, and I've enjoyed Neil Young for about 30 years now), but when it comes to live performances, she's great, especially in acoustic set up. She's not the new Neil Young or Aerosmith, for sure, but there's still some talent on earth, that being said maybe not really in main stream music industry. In exemple among many others here in YT: AURORA Live from COP26 | UMA Entertainment: ruclips.net/video/qHPIPdPhUP0/видео.html She has plenty of live sessions, where she sometimes varies, from slightly to completely, her rendition, as she feels it in the moment. It's worth to dig a bit (here on YT). Maybe you won't like it or her, but at least there're still creativity, talent and genuine renditions, even if it's not that easy to find.
@@Josian-ps7fb We got some new people - Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, lots of country artists are writing crazy good songs and singing them from the heart! Not quite the same, but I think Neil might agree that they're damn good!
@@wontbefooledagain9400 tears of utter joy. old man that is me and i still have that that coin in my pocket and it has bean through the wash more than once,
I remember being 24 years old when I listened to this song. Then I listened to it when I was 64 of course. I am 72 years old now and I still love this song. I am older than the man he sang about.🤗✌️🧘♂️
I'm 66 and the first time I seen Neil he was solo act at Massey Hall in Toronto, I was 18. When the curtains opened there was Neil and 15 or so guitars on stage. Still one of the best concerts I've ever seen !!
This is iconic. I see everyone loves and appreciates this song. I encourage anyone who does not know the story of how this song became. Please research. It is so true and you will love this song even more.
I wasn’t born till the late 70’s but discovered Neil young as a teenager and he is still one of my favourite artists of all time… old man.. what a masterpiece.. ❤❤❤❤
To this day in 2023 I still get goosebumps when ever I play this, now all the old hippies are dying off but we had one hellva good time! Thank you Neil
Ole man I miss you and feel I'm going to join you soon. This world is just more than I can handle. God please forgive me I can't handle the pain of living in it any longer
my dad passed last month, he was my best friend. he played this for me a few times, we talked through music most days. this songs holds a special spot in my heart for him.
My dad passed away when I was 3, I never got to know him the way I would of liked to but one thing I do know is he loved this song, it´s crazy how relevant it is. It´s now also one of my favourite songs ever made. RIP Dad and your great taste in music x
God bless you and you’ll be OK. I never knew my biological parents and I am 67 years old now. My son found my biological parents only this last year and I really didn’t miss a thing my adopted parents died when they were young and when I was young and, it’s been very hurtful but it’s OK I survived and so will you. We are a lot stronger than we thinkwe have to be
Earlier this year I lost my best friend, he was much older than me and I used to say this was my song for him...I'm a lot like he was. Our love for Neil's music was a huge part of our friendship and one of the things that bonded us from the very start. Love you Old man, hope we meet again someday...
Thank you for appreciating it. I was born in 1957 also and I just turned 67. Close to dad and love the music that he loved. I grew up with music from the 40s and 50s and I appreciate everything that I got to do with my dad because my parents died and I wish we had more of those special moments. Thank you for loving your dad.
The song that seems to mirror this one but comes from the point of view of the father is Harry Chapin's song Cat's in the Cradle. In this song, the father realizes that his son has grown up to be like him.
hi, there is another music video the Bernstein tapes that has Neil telling the story of how he wrote the song. he is referring to the old man that lived on the ranch he had bought, and he told the old man he didn't want him to have to leave the ranch and to stay there and live with Neil on the ranch they both then owned, now that is a blessing from one heart to another. Simple Love is goodness. Amen
The same with "Old Friends," by Simon & Garfunkel. Paul writes, "can you imagine us years from today, sharing our park bench quietly. How terribly strange to be 70." They are both 82 now!
My father passed September 22, 1971. My first day of High School, then 10th grade. Life changed, and this song told my story in so many ways. I left school, home, and traveled from L.A. to San Francisco. Grew up quickly, playing my way through time and places… I’m 67 today, and this song still takes me back to where I was then. As with many of his songs, they all seem to connect with people and pieces of times in our lives. I’m a lot like you were’.. Thanks.. Neil
1930 February 14 , my father was born. The rest of the day was AmaZing . I was lucky enough to know him better than you and my mother, yes I was blessed..
Just recently found this song, I'm 24. Love it a lot, I was introduced to Neil through lana del rey which is kind of funny. Grateful, and I see the impact
You dont really appreciate this song until you are an old man. You might like the song and lyrics but true appreciation only comes when you have gone around the sun about 50+ times.
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My dad passed in 22’. For 4 years we worked every day doing plumbing. During that time I got to know him as a person rather than a parent, with a full past and history. He told me about how he moved around the country in his 20s w his bell bottoms and boots. After he died I didn’t know what to do I moved across the country and up the easy coast trying to figure out my next move. One day this song came on and I cried like I never had. he was young and on the move once and I am too.
So lucky you got to know your dad like that. I'm sorry for his early departure. He's still with you. Paying attention to the signs our departed love ones send IS like a scavenger hunt.
I'm going through very difficult days. I feel lost and alone. I've been crying a lot these days. This song is helping me get through this.
Get outside and go to the woods with a dog
May those tears turn into tears of joy❤ I feel your pain 😢 I hope it's sooner than later ❤
Same here... Stay strong you'll be ok.
God's listening to you. Why dont you talk to Him?
hopefully it gets better for you as well for myself so the alcohol tells me
Doesn't matter how old you are
.....I was the young man at it"s release, now at 72 I'm the old
man & the song means so much more. "Thank You" Neal..
Me too friend.
Same here, now 73.
Just Turned 64, I'm catching up!!✌❤🤗
73 here, same kind sentiments to all.
I am right there with you!!!
This has got to be one of the greatest songs ever written
Nah… you forgot Barbie Girl from Aqua.
Or right said fred im to sexy@martinforget2488
That's a Great Song Too!!@@martinforget2488
agree
This and "Both Sides Now."
No autotune, no click, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, no writing team, no corporate idiocy, just pure, pure talent. They don't make many like this anymore.
They still do. You just have to look for them.
@cerebropottymouth7567 those were the exact words that popped in my head hahaha. You have to explore. Fantastic artists are out there everywhere
So lucky to have grown up then
You got to admit there was some corporate idiocy included…
They are still out there but mostly independent. Check out Ren, chalk outlines, with chinchilla. New music lives on
Am 65 going on 66 this year. Oh the memories of a much simpler, gentler time!
I'm right there with you❤, this song abd his music
amen
Me too. NEIL IS STILL SO AWESOME, LOVE ALL HIS SONGS, MISS those times, those friends.
Just lost my Dad from Covid , 😢 1 day b4 my 60th birthday
Better times in so many ways, not all however many ❤
He has an incredible voice. Watching in October 2024 ❤
Gah, im listening right now! You lose!❤🎉😂😢
Me too! Timeless voice
Nov 28 for me....this reminds me of my father and brother...
I was about 24 when I said to my dad “hey, this should be our song!”
We were separated for most of my upbringing but when I was around 20 I went to see him for a week and we became best friends. He died when I was 40 - I have never missed anyone so much. What a gift that bond was ❤
😢
Been 15 years.Still praying my son Michael comes around !!!!!
SHUNTER,WE LOVE YOU!!!M.O'B
🙏😢❤
My Pops and I had a lot of songs that were “ours” too. This was definitely one those songs.❤
My Dad passed in 1998 when I was 22. I’m so much like him. What would he think of me?
He'd think you are a pretty cool dude listening to Neil Young. Hope you have good memories of your Dad. I do of my Dad, who has been gone from this world for 15yrs. now.
Hello, how are you today? Nice meeting you on here.
My dad died in 1977 when I was 19. It's tough, but the answer is always ❤❤❤.
This was recorded at the BBC before Harvest was released. These people would have been hearing this for the first time.
Yes and i believe it was the first time the public heard the song period!
If you didnt know him.
I was a kid seeing my fam freak out about watching this on tv lol
Well he says that a few times if you watch the whole thing lol
@@Changinggearsgurnee omg.thats exactly what he said, lol.
I feel this is one of those rare times when the live version is better than the studio version. There is something so visceral about this performance, the emotion is palpable. Gives me chills every time.
Me too. Not any competition then or now. I am an OLD WOMAN and thankful for many blessings and that here I still am listening to this man I loved at 18yo and now at 73yo. Amaste
You feel correctly. This is beautiful and real.
My father loved Neil. We would listen to him in the truck driving thru the San Fernando valley when I was a kid. He loved this song and now that I’m grown, I understand.
Gonna be scattering his ashes tomorrow. RIP pops.
RIP to your father, I remember being a kid and listening to this song with my father. 🙏
Rest easy pops
Beautiful sentiment. He sounds like a sweet man.
The San Fernando Valley. A great place to grow up in. I lived in Mission Hills, now called West Hills.
Rest in peace
Probably the Greatest song EVER! I will be 60yrs old on Tuesday. Miss my DAD. Wish my son respected me as much as I respected Mt dad.
Give him time he may do so later when he grows up and gets more mature. I just turned 67 and now I am so so so proud of my son and it took a long long time to get there and I pray that you will also and happy belated birthday.
Miss my Dad too mate
my dad passed when in was 4, im 14 now and this was his fav song, now mine aswell.
You are a real king
My favorite guitarist of all time. Buffalo Springfield dominant
I don't think there's too many 24/25 yr olds these days that could perform like this, solo with just a mic, and a guitar. Seriously impressive!
@@cowboysfan782008 They would never have a song like this to perform either!!Ever! mob 🎸🔥☮️
@@MichaelOBrien-z8i 100% true, and it's just one of many "The Needle", Heart of gold etc. Listen to the lyrics in "Castles Burning" which I think came out around this time too are just amazing to me coming from a Canadian guy in his early 20s. Not my favorite act, but Neil is one of a kind, and there's no denying that!
@@cowboysfan782008 Well put sir!! Now we need to get you a decent football team to root for! Coming from a 49ers fan! ☮️🔥👍🎸😋
@@MichaelOBrien-z8i I lived outside Dallas as a kid from 75'-78 and my pop warner coach was friends with Staubach. Been in So CA since, and it's been a lot harder to be a fan the last 26 yrs.
@@cowboysfan782008 My First game was in 84 Candlestick park! Montana to Jerry Rice all day! Been a fan ever since!mob 👍✅🏈
I'm 65 and right now I am crying
Harry Chapin's "Cat's in the Cradle" gets me the same way. I miss my Dad, and he's still alive at 83. Absentee from my life since I was 23, and I'm 58 now.
Hey I'm 59. LOVE ❤️
@@mad_cat_1stMine is 80 🎉
I am 68 . But I feel so much young. It's a great song
This song is always complicated for me, and really makes me emotional. My dad and I had a very contentious relationship throughout most of my life, except towards the end when he died. And ironically, not only did we look so much alike, but also in character. I catch myself thinking , saying and doing things that he would. “Old man look at my life. I’m a lot like you were” really hits home .
I’m there with you. My dad passed in 1986. I was 18 he was 53. We look like twins lol. He’s still my hero. My cousin sent me a video of him before he was married to my mom. Amazing for me to see. My son said he couldn’t miss someone he never met. Until he saw the video
My favorite song from Neil. Now Im that Old man
Right there with you brother. We grew up in great time didn't we? ✌
Same brother…
Me to ❤
I'm a 70s kid too, what a time to come up in, I'm an Old Man now but I'm happy, KEEP ROCKN ✌❤🤗
😘💋
The comments here are nothing less than heartbreaking. My mom passed a couple years ago, and my dad is 92. There's NO way to prepare, but I pray that everyone here who has lost someone, can find peace in this song, and some peace of mind through this journey we all have to live through ...✌️
Just lost my Mom 2020 during Covid her stupid ass husband killed her and himself 10 days later .. I cussed the hospital wouldn't let me see her ... she died alone and I hate it sooo much
@@jacquelineherrbach6730 I am SO SO sorry. I don't even know you, but I'm trying my best to hold back these tears. I'm trying not to, but I can't help but to imagine how you feel, and what you must've gone through, especially not being able to say goodbye. I got to the hospital about 3 minutes too late, so I kinda understand. It's a feeling that won't go away, but I hope you're finding ways to cope with the emptiness, and the massive hole. I wish you peace-of-mind ...
@KendallEdwards-q9i I appreciate you saying this, everyone around me had no idea, and people were either stealing our family's things or breaking them... It was destruction at it's best... And I prayed and still pray everyday even until this day, my brain in last year has healed ... It was tragic literally - the most pain I've ever felt and broke my spine L1 to L5 shattered as a teen - losing her like that .... she lost her brother, my Uncle when he was 21 yrs old - my Mom would say 'this feels like getting your skin ripped off' ... I was young and seemed so horrible way she said it but will say now - I understand ... We know we will see our loved ones again on the other side but we aren't there yet
Lost my Dad when I was aged 24, that was 27 years ago now and I am just like he was, then learnt a while back Neil Young and I both born on the 12/11. This song will play at my funeral. ❤️
Both of my aging parents are in hospice in Southern California, dying together, tomorrow I leave to visit them at the special Hospice Home we had to move them to in January 2024, 2 months ago. I spent a week and a half visiting and watching over then 3 weeks ago, it’s my turn to go back , 3 of my siblings just left there 5 days ago, so I need to go back.💔
Do it no fear
Hey- same here in North Carolina ❤ love them
It makes me cry. I loved my dad so much!!! Love the song. I am a lot like my dad!!’ He’s gone now. God bless.
Likewise in every sense. Just lost my dad as well. They are watching down on us.
I am turning 70 in about 3 weeks. I have been a fan of Neil Young for a long, long time. This is one of my favorite songs.
Im 63. I used to listen to neil in the late 70's and early 80's. Not so much anymore
God Bless From A 26yr old down 2 Quarts & 2 24oz On A Work Night 🌙
from a genuine old Hippie....where did the time go? We are now in the times, we were all against.... We saw it coming. Happy to leave soon .
Like Joni said, "That was just a dream some of us had." 😥
Happy birthday. I love you.. I do.
I've been first and last ... look at how the time goes past... 😮 feels
If ever a song could transport you back to summer days, bell bottoms and weed this is it.
Happy days ❤❤❤
i loved this song as a youngster, and now at 75, it has come full circle. Neil Young is a treasure in my mind.
Back in the day,we never realized just how great a genius this guy was.
Truly superb.
Couldn't agree more with your pov
Got that so right awesome love Neil
Actually I did realize. I’m 73 and used to play and sing Young’s music, though not nearly as well. Point is I knew how good he was.
Who didn’t realize it ? He was a major star.
Back in what day ? As soon as I heard 'Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere' I knew this guy was the real deal.
I made to 50 . God bless me. There's times this song makes me feel better. Thank you Neil for this song.
The instrumental is God-like.
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Hell yes, just turned 66, in Cincinnati Ohio, a Sunday evening in my Man Cave, drinkin a Heineken, first was Cinnamon girl, then this one ...life is ok.
Two of his very best!!
It s great
Outstanding performance from Mr.Young, thank you RUclips ❤😂🎉
I wish they’d perform like this again. Nothing but the singer, their instrument, and the actual talent.
Lol...... A.I. will help you with that.
That’s called pure talent and lots of heart….
I remember hearing this song at 16 and thinking, man 24 sure is a long way off... that was 40 years ago...
Yeah well at 16 another 8 years is half your life. Everything is relative
Hi Terry I'm 67 no spring hicken.@@tims6540
Lost my mom mothers day 2023, she was 81. I am now 65 and have lost so many in my family over the yrs. I listen to these songs I grew up with, thoughts of the times we had together, gives a man peace of mind! Thank you
I understand. There’s a lot of memories in this music.
i understand,im 56 and with so many older relatives passed on its only a matter of time till my parents are both gone, somehow i cant help feeling that life will nevr be the same when there gone,even tho theyre still here,i already know that life hasnt been the same since the passing of my 3 grandparents from 2008-2014 & a close uncle most recently,i dont think i could bother to keep working when my parents pass,i dont see the point,i dont mean that in a morbid,selfish way i just mean that i put down the energy and willingness to get up everyday so far and do what ive done down to the fact that my parents have been around and its not even a case of seeing them frequently,sometimes i havent seen them for months @ a time
Enjoy them while you can my friend, it is never the same when they are gone or will it be, I want to call my mom but cant, I still talk to her, I hope she hears me and I think so. You take care my unknown friend .@@TheMicturation
So sorry for your loss. I too lost my husband,with so much time on my hands music helps some with the healing. Cried many tears😢some good some ugly.
Sorry too, the music will help and make you sad too! Hang in there, take care. I also think of my grandpa on this song, those words old man.@@suzannewalton203
Masterpiece performance. Will be enjoyed for millennia.
As you get older , it really resonates with you , this little gem.
AGREE!!! M.O'B
So true
I've been trying to replicate his guitarring here for about the last 30 years. I just about have it now
Old man, look at my life
I'm a lot like you were
Old man, look at my life
I'm a lot like you were
Old man, look at my life
Twenty four and there's so much more
Live alone in a paradise
That makes me think of two
Love lost, such a cost
Give me things that don't get lost
Like a coin that won't get tossed
Rolling home to you
Old man, take a look at my life, I'm a lot like you
I need someone to love me the whole day through
Ah, one look in my eyes and you can tell that's true
Lullabies, look in your eyes
Run around the same old town
Doesn't mean that much to me
To mean that much to you
I've been first and last
Look at how the time goes past
But I'm all alone at last
Rolling home to you
Old man, take a look at my life, I'm a lot like you
I need someone to love me the whole day through
Ah, one look in my eyes and you can tell that's true
Old man, look at my life
I'm a lot like you were
Old man, look at my life
I'm a lot like you were
one of the best songs ever. I love that song
I lost my dad December 21st, 2021. This was one of his favorite songs and we would listen to it often. This version specifically. The pure, raw passion in his voice in this song would almost bring me to tears before I lost my dad. Now it’s hard for me to listen to this at all, but when I do it’s a therapeutic and almost out of body experience. I love you pops. P.S.- I’m a lot like you were;)
Awesome thanks for sharing
Honestly nobody cares
@@brutaldragons8932 I care
Your comment nearly brought tears to my eyes. So sweet. I know he was proud of you.
@@janchilton 🤍🤍
I don’t think we have any musicians like this left. Remarkable
This song takes me back to my 8( s10 got my truck painted navy blue faded into purple with crager super sport with used cop tires I pulled it off had a bad ass truck because I worked my ass off .I put a CD player in it with some 10s i pmayed this wbe album
There aren't. Deep Purple did go viral with their new release and Aerosmith and others soldier on. Even Neil Young goes live occasionally. Talent is now rare across most genre.
@@gutsfield3504Very Few Left! So Sad! We Were Lucky To Have The Music We Had!!! (P.S .) DEEP PURPLE RULES!!! M.O'B
You can find some, in other continents too, I guess. Like this norwegian singer, song writer and record producer, Aurora, who crafts her musical art mostly by herself, as she wishes. Personally, her songs in her albums are not always for me (she's a "pop singer", and I'm mostly metal, with a bit blues, rock, folk, and I've enjoyed Neil Young for about 30 years now), but when it comes to live performances, she's great, especially in acoustic set up. She's not the new Neil Young or Aerosmith, for sure, but there's still some talent on earth, that being said maybe not really in main stream music industry. In exemple among many others here in YT:
AURORA Live from COP26 | UMA Entertainment: ruclips.net/video/qHPIPdPhUP0/видео.html
She has plenty of live sessions, where she sometimes varies, from slightly to completely, her rendition, as she feels it in the moment. It's worth to dig a bit (here on YT). Maybe you won't like it or her, but at least there're still creativity, talent and genuine renditions, even if it's not that easy to find.
@@Josian-ps7fb We got some new people - Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, lots of country artists are writing crazy good songs and singing them from the heart! Not quite the same, but I think Neil might agree that they're damn good!
My husband passed away 2 years ago from Cancer and Neil Young was his favorite music. Neil Young brought such joy to him. Thank you Neil Young
Janice, You Are In Our ❤️ Hearts And Prayers!!! M.O'B
Hello, how are you today? It’s nice to meet you on here.
Hey dad, look 👀 at my life at 63 and I’m just like you……RIP E. Smith WWII/Korean War……miss you….
How beautiful while I'm surrounded with chaos
I hear ya on that
I am happy I have made it to being an Old Man....
We All Are Mark!!! M O'B
Great way to look at it
Just a guy with a guitar and a voice taking over a room. What a song. What a performer.
I get chills when he sings the chorus.
Makes me cry,
@@wontbefooledagain9400 🤣🤣🤣
@@wontbefooledagain9400 tears of utter joy. old man that is me and i still have that that coin in my pocket and it has bean through the wash more than once,
@@michaelgwyndavies2827 Is it dated 1958? 😏🤔😉
I remember being 24 years old when I listened to this song. Then I listened to it when I was 64 of course. I am 72 years old now and I still love this song. I am older than the man he sang about.🤗✌️🧘♂️
When your old man dies. You will never hear this song the same again
😢 💔 I agree ..l
I love this.
I'm stoned......perfection 👌💙💜💙💜
Hello, how are you today? It’s nice to meet you on here.
What a great version. This song gets better as one ages.
Absolutely right.!
Be quiet old one
Yes!!
🤣🤣🤣 IT'S THE ONLY VERSION! 🤣🤣🤣
@@AfroDude how old are you? This is the original. RESPECT! JFC?
Listening to Neil Young is like sitting in a lonesome room, in a lonesome galaxy, in a lonesome body. And he's a lot like you.
big trees!
I'm 66 and the first time I seen Neil he was solo act at Massey Hall in Toronto, I was 18. When the curtains opened there was Neil and 15 or so guitars on stage. Still one of the best concerts I've ever seen !!
I was raised on Neil Young..
"The Needle and the damages done"!!
Thank God I'm a "Pureblood".
Amen. Amaste brother. Peace,health and prosperity for this wonderful world today has to offer in this moment. Amaste
I always think of my Dad and our rocky past when i hear this. Hes 81 thriving away, im 56 and grateful that hes back in my life. I ❤ him so much.
This is iconic. I see everyone loves and appreciates this song.
I encourage anyone who does not know the story of how this song became. Please research. It is so true and you will love this song even more.
Hello, how are you today? It’s nice to meet you on here.
I wasn’t born till the late 70’s but discovered Neil young as a teenager and he is still one of my favourite artists of all time… old man.. what a masterpiece.. ❤❤❤❤
To this day in 2023 I still get goosebumps when ever I play this, now all the old hippies are dying off but we had one hellva good time! Thank you Neil
Heard this the first time at 14. Now at 60, I’ve become that Old Man. And glad I’ve been able to make the journey.
I hope you are all doing well on this crisp October night. Hang in there, there are brighter days ahead.
Neil is a quintessential soundtrack of our lives. So many great albums. God bless this brilliant Canadian gem.
Used to like him but he sold out for a set of establishment knee pads.
@Eric Engbloom
Eric, you forgot the brilliant Jackson Browne on that list.
If only he would keep his political views to himself….
Yeah, Trudeau's totalitarian punk.
Neil yuck is a quintasential comie
Anthem❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ole man I miss you and feel I'm going to join you soon. This world is just more than I can handle. God please forgive me I can't handle the pain of living in it any longer
Hey There Hang in there-I get how you feel --🙏 one day at a time right? Said a prayer for you I need some too
@@m.l.miller621 trying
🙏🙏🙏 one day at a time , amen !
You're right, man. But i'm not complainin'. ..i just want to go through the motions and experience what life is....
@tunesmithlab8277 world's going to shit. Yesterday was my daughter's birthday so I got to watch the eclipse with her. Too bad she's 6 feet under
My father loved Neil and this song reminds me of my Dad RIP Love you Song makes me cry
Just became a widow this peaceful makes it easier one song at a TIME
my dad passed last month, he was my best friend.
he played this for me a few times, we talked through music most days.
this songs holds a special spot in my heart for him.
💜
I'm living the mirror image of my late dad, the good and bad. It's amazing🤔 RIP WT
One day, my dearest will carry out my lifeless body to this song. And wherever I am in that moment, I will be happy
Goosebumps….. simply stunning.. 👑
We remember those peaceful days listening to Neil and James
My dad passed away when I was 3, I never got to know him the way I would of liked to but one thing I do know is he loved this song, it´s crazy how relevant it is. It´s now also one of my favourite songs ever made. RIP Dad and your great taste in music x
Still trying to find my biological dad in this life and holy hell does this song act as a guidance as well as a filler to that void
God bless you and you’ll be OK. I never knew my biological parents and I am 67 years old now. My son found my biological parents only this last year and I really didn’t miss a thing my adopted parents died when they were young and when I was young and, it’s been very hurtful but it’s OK I survived and so will you. We are a lot stronger than we thinkwe have to be
All the 🙏✌️💜 from me in Australia 🇦🇺 ✨
Fantastic voice. This song takes me way back . Neil is a young man with an old Soul . We love you Mr Neil ❤❤❤
Our parents were the greatest but boomers are the coolest..,.. 💕
Earlier this year I lost my best friend, he was much older than me and I used to say this was my song for him...I'm a lot like he was. Our love for Neil's music was a huge part of our friendship and one of the things that bonded us from the very start.
Love you Old man, hope we meet again someday...
In the end we all become them
It's been said below, but it needs to be said again......This has got to be one of the greatest songs ever written.
I played this song to say goodbye to my father. It was a sacred link between us.
Thanks for all, your music is the best way for me to talk to him
Amen.
My Dad was born in 57’ and has this original album. Dad and I still listen to this song all the time. I’m my father’s son, for sure.
Thank you for appreciating it. I was born in 1957 also and I just turned 67. Close to dad and love the music that he loved. I grew up with music from the 40s and 50s and I appreciate everything that I got to do with my dad because my parents died and I wish we had more of those special moments. Thank you for loving your dad.
I simply can't understand how someone can pick up guitar and a microphone and make this magic.
Coming straight from the soul ❤️
He has a natural beautiful untrained voice. We sure did love him in the 70s. I still do.
The song that seems to mirror this one but comes from the point of view of the father is Harry Chapin's song Cat's in the Cradle. In this song, the father realizes that his son has grown up to be like him.
I lost my mother just before Christmas and I'm still missing her age 93 I'm a pensioner now always loved Neil young music and lyrics 😊
I'm from India, I'm listening to this track back from when I was 12, understood a few words. This songs hits it home, love it more as time passes.
hi, there is another music video the Bernstein tapes that has Neil telling the story of how he wrote the song. he is referring to the old man that lived on the ranch he had bought, and he told the old man he didn't want him to have to leave the ranch and to stay there and live with Neil on the ranch they both then owned, now that is a blessing from one heart to another. Simple Love is goodness. Amen
@@jm1979mx that's so wholesome. Good on Neil for letting the old man stay. It must feel horrible to be uprooted from your home at an old age
The lyrics makes sense across cultures.
Lost my wife in 2016! We were fortunate enough to see Neil Young 20 times. I miss her so much.💚🌎☮️😊
Sorry for your loss.
@smrtysrccarracingchannel thank you . The dude rocked it every time.💚☮️🌎
@@TheMAJArmor thank you. I really appreciate that.☮️💚🌎
Sorry Bill.
@@Photomomlove thank you so much. I appreciate that more than I can say. Have a wonderful day.💚✌🏼
Happy Birthday, Neil Young! ✌️🎶💙
My father and I had so many differences, but this song was one thing that brought us together
This has to be the best version. Live at Massey Hall. No banjo, no steel guitar. Just Neil and his six string.
This man was 24 writing this, just goes to show the difference in times
The same with "Old Friends," by Simon & Garfunkel. Paul writes, "can you imagine us years from today, sharing our park bench quietly. How terribly strange to be 70." They are both 82 now!
I’ll love this song and Neil Young forever. I’m 73
Hello, how are you doing today? It’s nice to meet you here.
My god. Now I get it.
My father passed September 22, 1971. My first day of High School, then 10th grade. Life changed, and this song told my story in so many ways. I left school, home, and traveled from L.A. to San Francisco. Grew up quickly, playing my way through time and places…
I’m 67 today, and this song still takes me back to where I was then. As with many of his songs, they all seem to connect with people and pieces of times in our lives.
I’m a lot like you were’..
Thanks.. Neil
sorry for your loss losing any parent is rough
The magic of music its timeless, blessed are those artists who create such amazing tunes that fill our hearts and souls today and years from now
Sorry you lost your Dad so young. Hopefully you were able to honor him by becoming a great father yourself.
Pude leer tu comentario. 😔 todo paso muy rápido !
I could show this to people closest to me..but they just wouldn't get it..masterpiece💯
Heard a quote today................Remember to live !
And the worm turns. That young man is now the old man.....and it goes on and on.
Neil Young,is a timeless classic. Your music 🎶 🎵 is phenomenal. I love this song.This is my favorite song 🎵
Hello, how are you doing today? It’s nice to meet you here.
2024,AND WHO IS STILL LOVING THIS SONG!!! M.O'B
❤2024🎉
Here❤
@@Katharine117 Katharine,Welcome!!! M.O'B
1930 February 14 , my father was born. The rest of the day was AmaZing . I was lucky enough to know him better than you and my mother, yes I was blessed..
Just recently found this song, I'm 24. Love it a lot, I was introduced to Neil through lana del rey which is kind of funny. Grateful, and I see the impact
Pure talent. Just a guy and his guitar. No auto tune. 5 people are not credited with writing this song.
That Magical Skunk Baxter Steely Dan Riff is Like No Other 💜
The most beautiful voice. Such a purity of tone and effortless power.
Its crazy this looks like it could have been recorded yesterday but this young kid is almost 80 years old.
You dont really appreciate this song until you are an old man. You might like the song and lyrics but true appreciation only comes when you have gone around the sun about 50+ times.