retired marine here, turned 17 in Saigon during Tet, and dying now from pancreatic cancer. This is my funeral song as my ashes are spread in the redwoods of Northern California. By about March 2018. I am tired of pain.
My dad died New Year’s Day this year. He was a Vietnam vet and saw many of his buddies killed. He survived to raise me. Bless his soul. I love you dad. I hope you have now found peace.
I just got the chills from watching this. Mr. Nash just nailed his part. Crosby always sings like an angel and he has those very hard to cop middle harmonies. Gilmour does not get enough credit for his vocal abilities. It's his own fault for being such an amazing guitarist.
Honestly, If i was there I would have removed my hat, and not muttered a single sound. It is nice to see the audience have such a reverence for beautiful a harmony such as this.
My heart breaks for the loss of this talented, iconic singer, songwriter, guitarist/musician whose messages will live on forever. RIP David Crosby. From the first time I heard him in the late 60's until recently, the magic & passion in his music has inspired me. Future generations will continue to be blessed by the gift that David Crosby's music has given to all of us.
Holy sh*t, that ws abslutely SUBLIME! To the 30 people who disliked it? What is WRONG with you people??? Pure, classic, three part harmonious perfection!
@@FSEVENMAN I grew up listening to the "real" version while it was still new, smartass...and my original thought that those dislikes were completely unwarranted? Still stands.
Even more amazing, this live performance of the flip-side of “Ohio”, the huge audience sat down, shut the heck up, and just listened to these three voices weave harmonies smoother than a pipe organ. No one tried to insert themselves between vocals with annoying “whoops” and whistles, all trying to top each other, trying to make it about them and totally missing the song. This is how moments like these should be.
The resurgence of folk music in the late 60’s and early 70’s produced some of the most amazing and inspiring music ever recorded: Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor… they enriched us beyond belief. David Crosby, Steven Stills, and Graham Nash stand among this group as icons whose music will live on forever.
BlindOwlsGuitarist, your absolutly right, i just replayed it and the audience is dead silent. Its amazing that the entire croud as a whole; respected such a beautiful song by not making a sound.
I listen to this song and think of the hundreds of thousands of young men that lost their lives for a piece of ground may they all rest in peace YouTo David🙏😫😭🎤💯
For Dave. I feel your pain. Lost my baby brother July 2nd. USMC Vietnam vet. Died from exposure to Agent Orange.He was 71 years old.Ashes to ashes and dust to dust. The pain never goes away.
Your brother puts the absolute truth to the words, FIND THE COST OF FREEDOM, I'M SAD FOR YOUR LOSS, I'M A MARINE VIETNAM VET, 1967 to 69 1st Mar Div. Your brother saw the cruelty of savage war up close.
Mother earth will swallow you lay your body down. That's actually heartbreaking when I think about it. I don't do fear very well. I can't imagine what that must be like going out my front door and being shot at and bombed and coming home without the ones I love because they did not make it. In 2012 I was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. Mother earth bless her heart was getting ready to swallow me but I survived. So today I am grateful to those that fought for me and for the doctors and nurses and those that loved me when I could not love myself. But most of all I am grateful that I get another day to listen to these three fine men sing this beautiful song one more time. Life's good rock on
@@mikey-domagala Hi Mikey, sorry my brother for my late response 😜 I'm doing okay I hit my 10-year Mark cancer free February 10th of 2022.. thank you for the awesome message you left me and for thinking of me it's because of people like you that give people like me Hope and Hope is the greatest gift that one human being can give to another!! It's my Hope that your everyday is as groovy as You are! Thanks again Mikey 👍
@@mikey-domagala WOW!!! February 10th 2012 was the day I went into the hospital to die but I survived and now you just made February 10th extra special!! Thank you God for Mikey and his Heart of gold 🎂❤️
Today 04-05-2010 it's the sixtie- fifth time that all the people in the Netherlands remember all the brave men and women who gave their lives for freedom in Europe. This wonderful song, performed by three exquisite and beautiful voices, sounds so special on a day like this and it gives me goose bumbs.
Whatever you think of David Crosby, when he comes in on that high harmony, its just like heaven's gate opening a crack to let the brightest light out and blind us all. No 4 voices on this planet to touch CSNY together
Yes, The high cost of freedom....Remember,There is one who paid the cost for freedom for us all....Yet on the third day,He rose again!!! to save us all!
Tell you what - if Stills ever calls it a day, they can become Crosby, Gilmour and Nash and I'll sign up for that. Excellent stuff - voices blend beautifully.
I love that when they sing in unison or in harmony no one voice dominates the others. While watching this, I was reminded of the two (I think) albums that Linda Ronstadt, Emmy Lou Harris, and Dolly Parton did as a trio. One voice always seemed to dominate (I'm sure you can guess which one!), and it got kind of irritating because all three of them possess wonderful voices. This song demonstrates the teamwork of three singers who understand how marvelous it is to hear such a harmonious blending of voices.
The song was written as a Protest to the Vietnam War. Listen to the Words forget the protest. Truth is in the words The Words pay tribute to all of the Fallen Warriors. This Memorial Day let’s remember those who paid for our Freedom
This is in regards to the protest of the escalation of the police action in Vietnam protest that entered into Cambodia which resulted in the Ohio National Guard murdering 4 students at Kent State and injuring 10 others. A time I will never forget.
I was totally shocked when I heard/saw this song on the DVD.I sat on on a chair, I just looked at the TV and I couldn't say a word after that...it was unbelievable...the 3 most beautiful voices I have ever heard.
David Gilmour was one of my favourite singers if the period, among so many others. Crosby, Stills and Nash were actually my favourite vocal band of all time...
mick2u! You GOT it! Freedom is NOT free! It's painfully pricey! All of us OWE BIGTIME to those brave men and women who have paid this price! If you see a soldier, Marine or Sailor Shake his or her hand Say Thank You! TrustME You'll make their day and you'll feel special too! Peace!
Thank all the powers that are that these dudes have chosen to bless us by growing old gracefully and continuing to sharing their beautiful talents with us rather than spinning out early like so many others in their industry :-) David Gilmour is just my number one hero and I still thrash my Crosby Stills Nash and Young albums no matter what permutation or combinations of those guys, I guess true genius is ever lasting.
Just Awesome! I have seen on youtube British and American's arguing over who's the baddest, here we see that we have always been side by side when freedom was threatened. British and American singing about those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Those were the bad asses between the two nation's.
In 1970 I heard CSNY in concert - when they did their a cappella set, it Was that quiet. It was a large venue, full house, and you could have heard a pin drop. Unfortunately, subsequent CSN w/wout Y were never that quiet again - audience just ignoring the pleas of David and Graham to be quiet so they could hear each other and stay in pitch. This lovely performance was just stellar - thank you for posting it.
Agreed that this is a captivating rendering of a classic CS&N original, by three stalwart and soulful singers/musicians … but please give props to composer Stephen Stills as well.
Three performers who alone are amazing but together form a masterpiece! Saw CSN & CSNY numerous times. Also got to see Gilmour. Another amazing performance! It is a shame what has become of our musical history. CHILLS CHILLS CHILLS
Those pauses are so tough, for a non-band, but these guys are pros! (plus, the pauses weren't that long. Still, there's no hiding if you miss your moment) Great song!
retired marine here, turned 17 in Saigon during Tet, and dying now from pancreatic cancer. This is my funeral song as my ashes are spread in the redwoods of Northern California. By about March 2018. I am tired of pain.
Dave Sysygy Thankyou for your service. Bless you.
Travel well marine
Hard to like or even reply to that, thankyou though Dave for reminding me of mortality, wherever you are
thank you for your service to our country
You my friend, ARE FREE YOU KNOW THE WAY ITS SUPPORT TO BE❣ 🎵🎶🎵
That audience knew the song and was reverentially silent. 18 words that carry so much power.
You re too right bro'
My dad died New Year’s Day this year. He was a Vietnam vet and saw many of his buddies killed. He survived to raise me. Bless his soul. I love you dad. I hope you have now found peace.
And not a single peep from the audience during the song. Magical.
yes yes yes..
It happens often enough. Some drunk idiot shouting during the quiet parts...
We saw them do this in concert. It was the same, quiet. Amazing.
Everyone here is talking about harmony, but I was also blown away how at the start of the song they sang with one voice so perfectly.
Yes. That is NOT AT ALL EASY. They are just great masters.
Came here because of David Crosby. RIP David. TTY for all the incredible music
If this isn't perfection, then I don't know what is. Clearly, these gentlemen are like fine wine: older is better.
Who else is still listening to this gem of a song September 20th 2024.
I am...😊
This song is as relevant, today, as it was when it was written.
I just got the chills from watching this. Mr. Nash just nailed his part. Crosby always sings like an angel and he has those very hard to cop middle harmonies. Gilmour does not get enough credit for his vocal abilities. It's his own fault for being such an amazing guitarist.
Best super group ever in my thoughts! Gilmore has a heavenly voice and of course Crosby and Stills are as good as they ever were!
Honestly, If i was there I would have removed my hat, and not muttered a single sound.
It is nice to see the audience have such a reverence for beautiful a harmony such as this.
My heart breaks for the loss of this talented, iconic singer, songwriter, guitarist/musician whose messages will live on forever.
RIP David Crosby. From the first time I heard him in the late 60's until recently, the magic & passion in his music has inspired me. Future generations will continue to be blessed by the gift that David Crosby's music has given to all of us.
youve got great taste in music
My dad was a Vietnam war vet and died on New Year’s Day. This was profound. Distilled music. Bless our vets.
Holy sh*t, that ws abslutely SUBLIME! To the 30 people who disliked it? What is WRONG with you people??? Pure, classic, three part harmonious perfection!
A masterwork.
Just MORE proof that a hater is gonna HATE , m8 .
Uhhh, we heard the real version....
@@FSEVENMAN I grew up listening to the "real" version while it was still new, smartass...and my original thought that those dislikes were completely unwarranted? Still stands.
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I must of listened to this thousands of times but it still gets me when the harmony drops. Absolutely incredible!
Made a war vet cry in less than two minutes.
God Bless our Troops and all those who lost their lives defending our freedom. Forever in my heart.
how in Gods name could you not like this
Hoagie , I don't know what words describe anyone who would give this a thumbs down.
To be fair 4 thousand of us gave thumbs up and less than 50 thumbs down says a lot.
WOW. Gilmour absolutely NAILS Stills' part perfectly.
Even more amazing, this live performance of the flip-side of “Ohio”, the huge audience sat down, shut the heck up, and just listened to these three voices weave harmonies smoother than a pipe organ.
No one tried to insert themselves between vocals with annoying “whoops” and whistles, all trying to top each other, trying to make it about them and totally missing the song.
This is how moments like these should be.
The resurgence of folk music in the late 60’s and early 70’s produced some of the most amazing and inspiring music ever recorded: Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor… they enriched us beyond belief. David Crosby, Steven Stills, and Graham Nash stand among this group as icons whose music will live on forever.
BlindOwlsGuitarist, your absolutly right, i just replayed it and the audience is dead silent. Its amazing that the entire croud as a whole; respected such a beautiful song by not making a sound.
Whoa....Gilmore calling up Crosby and Nash...a night to remember. Thank god for technology that allows us to re-live moments such as.
Sends a shiver down my spine. The vocals harmonies are even better than the old CSNY versions.
Agree totally
I have watched this video plenty of times. I get them goosebumps every fucking time.
+ilhadi Same with me :-)
i cant hit the like button enough to even express how i feel
I have to admit I have never heard this song before today. And I think I held my breath for 1:52. Magnificent.
B side to Ohio
It's magnificent
I listen to this song and think of the hundreds of thousands of young men that lost their lives for a piece of ground may they all rest in peace YouTo David🙏😫😭🎤💯
This song always bring tears to my eyes 🤍
me too ben
For Dave. I feel your pain. Lost my baby brother July 2nd. USMC Vietnam vet. Died from exposure to Agent Orange.He was 71 years old.Ashes to ashes and dust to dust. The pain never goes away.
Your brother puts the absolute truth to the words, FIND THE COST OF FREEDOM, I'M SAD FOR YOUR LOSS, I'M A MARINE VIETNAM VET, 1967 to 69 1st Mar Div. Your brother saw the cruelty of savage war up close.
1:52 of pure talent and creativity , worth today's pop singers entire careers
I saw them do this for the first time together on 4/4/06 at RCMH in NYC. I was 20 years old. It was the greatest show I’ve ever seen.
Just heavenly! RIP David... 😢
Mother earth will swallow you lay your body down. That's actually heartbreaking when I think about it. I don't do fear very well. I can't imagine what that must be like going out my front door and being shot at and bombed and coming home without the ones I love because they did not make it. In 2012 I was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. Mother earth bless her heart was getting ready to swallow me but I survived. So today I am grateful to those that fought for me and for the doctors and nurses and those that loved me when I could not love myself. But most of all I am grateful that I get another day to listen to these three fine men sing this beautiful song one more time. Life's good rock on
***** I hear that Luis Valdés!!
Amazing. Hope you’re doing well and staying healthy today 🙏
@@mikey-domagala Hi Mikey, sorry my brother for my late response 😜 I'm doing okay I hit my 10-year Mark cancer free February 10th of 2022.. thank you for the awesome message you left me and for thinking of me it's because of people like you that give people like me Hope and Hope is the greatest gift that one human being can give to another!! It's my Hope that your everyday is as groovy as You are! Thanks again Mikey 👍
@@TheGreeneyes777 My pleasure - glad to hear from you. February 10th is my birthday! Amazing coincidence! I’m happy to hear that my message helped 🙏
@@mikey-domagala WOW!!! February 10th 2012 was the day I went into the hospital to die but I survived and now you just made February 10th extra special!! Thank you God for Mikey and his Heart of gold 🎂❤️
The most exquisite harmony combined with the most poignant lyrics. Absolutely superb!
I can remember buying this record. In another year I shipped out.
Today 04-05-2010 it's the sixtie- fifth time that all the people in the Netherlands remember all the brave men and women who gave their lives for freedom in Europe.
This wonderful song, performed by three exquisite and beautiful voices, sounds so special on a day like this and it gives me goose bumbs.
Whatever you think of David Crosby, when he comes in on that high harmony, its just
like heaven's gate opening a crack to let the brightest light out and blind us all.
No 4 voices on this planet to touch CSNY together
Don't know how anyone could give this a thumbs down. This is beautiful
Not a fly buzzing around! Magic of Human Voices, and a few of significant words✨
You can hear a pin drop in that arena. That's what I like to call POWER.
Absolutely amazing. I envision the endless field of grave markers at Arlington when I hear this.
Not sure how or why anyone could possibly dislike a song that honors the people who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
Yes, The high cost of freedom....Remember,There is one who paid the cost for freedom for us all....Yet on the third day,He rose again!!! to save us all!
I saw it live at Radio City in 06. Came back to hear it again.
surely the definition of harmony in the music dictionary .... outstanding
Higher harmony gets me every time. Amazing together!
R.I.P David Crosby. Your music lives on!
All I can say is OUTSTANDING!!!!
goosebumps. RIP David Crosby. Amazing voice and talent and gift to us all
#Masterpiece 🙏☮️🫶 Godspeed & continue to shine bright David Crosby. 🎶🫶🎸
It's amazing that at 60 years old (or so) all of these guys have such pure voices.
I had a college radio show during the late 70s early 80s ended each show with this song as food for thought..... still thinking.
Holy Jesus! This Is pure magic, greatness✨
Never more true than this day.
Godspeed, David.
chills down my spine everytime, now with david gilmours voice, thbis song is like angels singing you to sleep
Another gem by Stephen Stills!
How blessed am I that it's only 2 minutes long... I almost died of happiness.
Farewell, Mr. Crosby. Thank you for .... every note. You will be missed.
possibly the best song ever written sung by the best group of peaple ever assembled
Tell you what - if Stills ever calls it a day, they can become Crosby, Gilmour and Nash and I'll sign up for that. Excellent stuff - voices blend beautifully.
One word. Stunning.
I love that when they sing in unison or in harmony no one voice dominates the others. While watching this, I was reminded of the two (I think) albums that Linda Ronstadt, Emmy Lou Harris, and Dolly Parton did as a trio. One voice always seemed to dominate (I'm sure you can guess which one!), and it got kind of irritating because all three of them possess wonderful voices. This song demonstrates the teamwork of three singers who understand how marvelous it is to hear such a harmonious blending of voices.
If you haven't heard Seven Bridges Road by the Eagles definitely check it out
One of my absolute favorites- my band does this sometimes. We dont know them all- but we owe them all
First saw CSN & Y play this 40 years ago. Still gives me chills.
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful harmonies!!!!!👼👼👼👼👼👼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
Is a emotionally touching prayer.
Vale David Crosby! Thank you for the glorious tunes 💛
The song was written as a Protest to the Vietnam War.
Listen to the Words forget the protest. Truth is in the words
The Words pay tribute to all of the Fallen Warriors.
This Memorial Day let’s remember those who paid for our Freedom
That's the beauty of nationalism/ patriotism: you can have 'it' by any cost...
This is in regards to the protest of the escalation of the police action in Vietnam protest that entered into Cambodia which resulted in the Ohio National Guard murdering 4 students at Kent State and injuring 10 others. A time I will never forget.
I was totally shocked when I heard/saw this song on the DVD.I sat on on a chair, I just looked at the TV and I couldn't say a word after that...it was unbelievable...the 3 most beautiful voices I have ever heard.
I've been a CSNY fan forever & this...IF I MAY say... is totally AMAZING... wow.. Dvaid Gilmour joining in xxxx
David Gilmour was one of my favourite singers if the period, among so many others. Crosby, Stills and Nash were actually my favourite vocal band of all time...
Beautiful words, beautiful voices, beautiful harmonies. This song is a sad and beautiful gift.
No one else sounds like them. The pros always make it seem easy.
A tear in my eye, a lump in my throat.
wow, gave me chills ... Crosby, Gilmour & Nash, nice
How on earth can there be 51 dislikes? You would have to be deaf dumb and blind not to appreciate 3 masters of their craft.
Emphasis on the dumb......
Well it's simple...there's 51 idiots in the world...
People like you. We dislike the video to spite you.
One of the best performances of this.
mick2u! You GOT it! Freedom is NOT free! It's painfully pricey! All of us OWE BIGTIME to those brave men and women who have paid this price! If you see a soldier, Marine or Sailor Shake his or her hand Say Thank You! TrustME You'll make their day and you'll feel special too! Peace!
Thank all the powers that are that these dudes have chosen to bless us by growing old gracefully and continuing to sharing their beautiful talents with us rather than spinning out early like so many others in their industry :-) David Gilmour is just my number one hero and I still thrash my Crosby Stills Nash and Young albums no matter what permutation or combinations of those guys, I guess true genius is ever lasting.
How friggin good is this ! man i got chills all over my body hearing this....
Rest in peace David. Prayers extended to all feeling the loss.
I could listen to this a 1oo times in a row it really speaks to me!
christ it don't get any better
Just Awesome! I have seen on youtube British and American's arguing over who's the baddest, here we see that we have always been side by side when freedom was threatened. British and American singing about those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Those were the bad asses between the two nation's.
great sorrow, great loss, Crosby was one of the greatest
The problem is, how can i give it more thumbs up than one ? I'd be willing to break my mouse up-voting this !!!
Sometimes laying down your life for freedom means standing up for what you believe. And...especially for NOT standing up when others tell you to~
In 1970 I heard CSNY in concert - when they did their a cappella set, it Was that quiet. It was a large venue, full house, and you could have heard a pin drop. Unfortunately, subsequent CSN w/wout Y were never that quiet again - audience just ignoring the pleas of David and Graham to be quiet so they could hear each other and stay in pitch. This lovely performance was just stellar - thank you for posting it.
Could anything be more perfect? superb harmonies, and very thought provoking lyrics.
Agreed that this is a captivating rendering of a classic CS&N original, by three stalwart and soulful singers/musicians … but please give props to composer Stephen Stills as well.
Have mercy. It brings back that time with a vengeance. I'm still crying. God deliver us from evil.
Absolutely Thundering
Rip Crosby, you are singing with angels now mate
Always brings a tear to my eye with those harmonies. And the silence from the audience! Not even a cough. Talk about respect :)
Three performers who alone are amazing but together form a masterpiece! Saw CSN & CSNY numerous times. Also got to see Gilmour. Another amazing performance! It is a shame what has become of our musical history. CHILLS CHILLS CHILLS
Doesn't get better than that!
these people are amazing. i never heard this song until i did it for a play, now i love it!
The greatest protest song ever written
I was in the Air Force then. Bless you SIR!!!!
Those pauses are so tough, for a non-band, but these guys are pros!
(plus, the pauses weren't that long. Still, there's no hiding if you miss your moment)
Great song!
Somehow I have missed this for fourteen years? PFA