This song was played at my mother's funeral , her life was cut short at 59 due to a motorcycle fatality. She was riding her Harley. This song describes my mothers life. Tomorrow will be her birthday she has been gone 13 years. She had beautiful blond hair and hazel eyes. RIP mom I'll be home one day to hug you again.
Just looked this one up to finally learn it. Couldn't believe it either. Two (2) chords, count 'em: It's amazing what he does, Ya kinda hafta channel Neil to get it to sound right,
Taught myself harmonica after listening to a song that reminded me of that girl with that Harley Davidson. Sounds corny, but I dedicate this song to Lil Jeanie, RIP.
What a performance...you can feel the magic in the air at that moment in place and time. I don't, but it's hard to imagine any of today's performers coming even close to anything like this. Neil F@#&#!* Young baby!
I am so in love with this piece of music - I first came across a version by Mandolin Orange - they do a superb cover of this iconic song. All credit to Neil Young - songwriter of note - I have a new appreciation for his genius.
Neil has a ton of talent in various areas. Also, I like how he appears to do exactly what he wants to do, much like Willy Nelson or Ted Nugent. Got to admire people who become successful doing it their own way. It's probably describes more people than I think it does.
You know, maybe it looks like choice or willpower, but sometimes its just because they just can't do it any other way. They just have to go where they must. If it works out, great. Talent is wonderful. Sometimes it's a matter of being able to keep getting along with the people you need. Sometimes that's hard, when you're driven to do what you have to do.
Lyrics She used to work in a diner Never saw a woman look finer I used to order just to watch her float across the floor She grew up in a small town Never put her roots down Daddy always kept movin', so she did too. Somewhere on a desert highway She rides a Harley-Davidson Her long blonde hair flyin' in the wind She's been runnin' half her life The chrome and steel she rides Collidin' with the very air she breathes The air she breathes. You know it ain't easy You got to hold on She was an unknown legend in her time Now she's dressin' two kids Lookin' for a magic kiss She gets the far-away look in her eyes. Somewhere on a desert highway She rides a Harley-Davidson Her long blonde hair flyin' in the wind She's been runnin' half her life The chrome and steel she rides Collidin' with the very air she breathes The air she breathes.
Just saw Neil in concert in Kilkenny Ireland. At 73 can still do it,not with the same voice but what do you expect at that age? Upstaged Dylan at that concert
Can't judge by looks. Case in point,Mr Neil Young. Voice of an angel, maybe not the best looking man but who cares. Not me,I love your music. God bless you
Taught myself this song today,ihave sore tips of my fingers 😅😂 My sons a guitarist he builds electric guitars,he’s just finishing his first acoustic, He builds pedals ( for guitars) I kinda missed the musical gene or the add stops me from focusing on things What a realisization age 61 I’m add 🥲 AnywY here’s to never giving up I want this played at my funeral
its actually a song about a motorcycle-- the blond woman with flowing hair is a personification of the bike itself --the chrome heart etc. possibly one of his best crafted songs.
You're completely wrong. Neil has a lot of weird lyrics (like "Last Trip To Tulsa") but this one is pretty straight forward. Your interpretation of this song makes no sense.
Hey Hey my my rock and roll can never die this is the story of Johnny Rotten the king is gone but he's not forgotten Hey Hey my my rock and roll can never die?
Kevin Mackey In music simple is often best. This song uses a 5 bar pattern instead of the more common 8 or 12 bar progression. To reply to the earlier poster this song does use only 2 chords however the 3rd chord ( E) is implied with the open low e string on measure 5.
I agree that the 1970s was a great decade. But songwriting is not a dead or dying art. Maybe that’s the #Gangsta in me talking. BTW, I did not know (until reading this) that ‘All Along the #Watchtower’ was a #Dylan song, I thought it was a #JimiThing!! Shows how much I know... But I am fire-breathing #JW sympathizer. I just assumed #Prince played it at that #SuperbowlHalftime as, I dunno, a matter of faith....
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This song was played at my mother's funeral , her life was cut short at 59 due to a motorcycle fatality. She was riding her Harley. This song describes my mothers life. Tomorrow will be her birthday she has been gone 13 years. She had beautiful blond hair and hazel eyes. RIP mom I'll be home one day to hug you again.
So sorry to hear, beautiful message! Neil's songs have so much emotion.
🙏🏻⭐🎶♥🫶🏻
Beautiful memory. Thanks for
Sharing.
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My sympathy on your loss, Michelle. A lovely choice of music for the event, though harrowing, I'm sure.
"Colliding with the very air she breathes." That line tugs at my heart each time I hear it.
Same.
So nice...the very air
Neil Young is such a genuine songwriter. You can feel the emotion of this song, you can picture it in your mind. Neil, you are a legend for all time!
Neil young is a Canadian national treasure. He transports me to happier times faster than anyone I know
Me too!
Greg Oxenham couldn't agree more 👍🏻🤘🏻
I myself use to work in a diner and I have long blonde hair I ride criome and steel...Harley Davidson ...Love this song
May the sun always shine brightly upon you.
Me too sister.
My favorite riding song.
well, it could be you Neil wrote it for :)
Me to...catch that air
this is what i love about Neil Young, he get up there all by himself and plays this really cool song based on just 2 chords!!! yea go neil.
Just looked this one up to finally learn it. Couldn't believe it either. Two (2) chords, count 'em: It's amazing what he does, Ya kinda hafta channel Neil to get it to sound right,
ALL DAY LONG ....never get tired of live Neil
Yeah for sure! Check out his "Old Man" live on BBC...chills
Taught myself harmonica after listening to a song that reminded me of that girl with that Harley Davidson. Sounds corny, but I dedicate this song to Lil Jeanie, RIP.
@@crod2165 nothing silly about it CR. My sympathy.
One of the finest songs iˋve ever heard
A man who is one of the best at solo acoustic songs and harp !! 👍👏👏👏🎤🎸
Love love love this song. I've often felt like the woman in this song but don't have blond hair. Neil Young, thank you for this beauty.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Tatianna M There’s a thousand extra stanzas waiting to be written that are just for you !
My daughter just sent me this saying, ‘My song to you’. ❤️❤️
I'm a Brit Punk ska soul reggae full of it culture and I totally rate this guy. A priceless talent - so yearning so real. He's one of the best
. xx
Love the so yearning -it's what makes us listen and fills up our hearts =yea man!
Rest in Peace, Pegi Young
I absolutely love this song.I feel like it's me totally ❤
WOW !!! THAT'S SAD SWEETIE....GET BACK ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE....LIFE IS SHORT.....GO LIVE IT GIRL...🙂🥰
One of the greatest love songs.
its a great song about stalking. Not sure its a love song
What a performance...you can feel the magic in the air at that moment in place and time. I don't, but it's hard to imagine any of today's performers coming even close to anything like this. Neil F@#&#!* Young baby!
one of his best songs love it
Makes me think of my love I'd lost.. In my heart you will always be..
This era is when I discovered him. This is the sweet spot.
A dude and his guitar ! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
Love playing to this song on the harmonica, and singing along to it.
You are the TRUE LEGEND uncle NEIL YOUNG !!
this is one great song. glad i finally found it
Saw him 3 times live ad it wasnt enough....
Legend that is Neil Young.
Neil Young is still cool as hell, almost 30 years later
Not really. He's pitching now for Pfizer and Blackstone.
I am so in love with this piece of music - I first came across a version by Mandolin Orange - they do a superb cover of this iconic song. All credit to Neil Young - songwriter of note - I have a new appreciation for his genius.
Neil has a ton of talent in various areas. Also, I like how he appears to do exactly what he wants to do, much like Willy Nelson or Ted Nugent. Got to admire people who become successful doing it their own way. It's probably describes more people than I think it does.
Don't compare him to those sellouts.
You know, maybe it looks like choice or willpower, but sometimes its just because they just can't do it any other way. They just have to go where they must. If it works out, great. Talent is wonderful. Sometimes it's a matter of being able to keep getting along with the people you need. Sometimes that's hard, when you're driven to do what you have to do.
Even with the sound off you can feel the beat amazing artist
Reminds me my mom road a Harley my while life biker life style I married a man who rode with my dad and his brothers respect and honor
Hello 👋 haley
how're you doing
Thanks for your love and support, you're an amazing fan! it's nice meeting you here
Lyrics
She used to work in a diner
Never saw a woman look finer
I used to order just to watch
her float across the floor
She grew up in a small town
Never put her roots down
Daddy always kept movin',
so she did too.
Somewhere on a desert highway
She rides a Harley-Davidson
Her long blonde hair
flyin' in the wind
She's been runnin' half her life
The chrome and steel she rides
Collidin' with
the very air she breathes
The air she breathes.
You know it ain't easy
You got to hold on
She was an unknown legend
in her time
Now she's dressin' two kids
Lookin' for a magic kiss
She gets the far-away look
in her eyes.
Somewhere on a desert highway
She rides a Harley-Davidson
Her long blonde hair
flyin' in the wind
She's been runnin' half her life
The chrome and steel she rides
Collidin' with the very
air she breathes
The air she breathes.
There's no-one like him!
Neil Young wearing Uggs in '93, 10 years before a million teenage girls discovered them... what a (unknown) legend.
Nice touch Jay..Neil owns Lionel train company..and Neil thanks so much no one can do a song like you..
I wish I had that talent!! Fantastic
This describes my life and my 41 knucklehead HD . Thank you Niel .
Love this version
AMAZING ..Love you uncle Neil Young !
Beautiful Song!
Just saw Neil in concert in Kilkenny Ireland. At 73 can still do it,not with the same voice but what do you expect at that age? Upstaged Dylan at that concert
I concur...
Ná habair é!....
Colliding with the very air she breathes👱
I liked his dancing knees. Of course, the song is another Neil Young great.
He's so humble,,,
A perfect song.
Wonderful song - one of his best
I love this song.
Beautiful Song
Poetic and beautiful song. And only two chords. Sheer genius.
Neil Young very underated as a guitarist. Watch Like a hurricane Ysomo McCloud....14 minutes of genius. Up there with Clapton,Hendrix,etc
Not really, anyone into music knows how good he is. And this performance spot-on perfect!!! wow😀
So beautiful. Thank you for this.
masterpiece !
What GEM You Have Posted My Friend - WHAT A Gem..!
+RemoVegas Glad you enjoyed both of these Neil Young clips, and took the time to say so. Much appreciated!
I don't know what else I can say other than thank you Neil.
Love it that's real music what a talent
I love this song
Makes me proud to be Canadian :)
🇨🇦
The air she breathes... the air she breathes....
One of My beloved bro-in Laws fave songs. 💕. Sadly missed. Had good taste. x
Oh how time's have changed. Would of been a bigger applause in the 70's.
Awesome 👌
Can't judge by looks. Case in point,Mr Neil Young. Voice of an angel, maybe not the best looking man but who cares. Not me,I love your music. God bless you
HE'S MAGIC....
Taught myself this song today,ihave sore tips of my fingers 😅😂
My sons a guitarist he builds electric guitars,he’s just finishing his first acoustic,
He builds pedals ( for guitars)
I kinda missed the musical gene or the add stops me from focusing on things
What a realisization age 61 I’m add 🥲
AnywY here’s to never giving up
I want this played at my funeral
Outstanding !!
An underestimated American poet and musician. Truly amazingly talented
Except Neil Young is Canadian 😊
IM AN OLD ENGLISH ROCKER Bike Boy 56 TROPHYBIRD !!!WHAT A GREAT TRACK g
Highly underrated guitar player in spite of the fact many think he is a good guitarist
Brings me back to the time. Thank u!!!
Aye that’s a true Canadian no one will replace
His voice never changes...live listening to him
Heavenly music
Reminds me of when I used to wear my girlfriends white UGGs at music festivals. So comfortable and the looks I got were priceless.
its actually a song about a motorcycle-- the blond woman with flowing hair is a personification of the bike itself --the chrome heart etc. possibly one of his best crafted songs.
You're completely wrong.
Neil has a lot of weird lyrics (like "Last Trip To Tulsa") but this one is pretty straight forward. Your interpretation of this song makes no sense.
Two chords. Amazing.
Talented.
Muito bom. Sou fã de Harley-Davidson
R.I.P. Free Spirit, your short time with us has brought smiles, & the new SPIRIT will smile on.
so beautiful
Hey Hey my my rock and roll can never die this is the story of Johnny Rotten the king is gone but he's not forgotten Hey Hey my my rock and roll can never die?
I get so sad because of the people that loved him aren't around anymore
Awesome.....that's just awesome....
So much subtle technique at play, here, as always.
True STAR ,THAT KEEPS SHINING
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!
...forever Young...
This is my mom's favorite song
tip top, thank you.
The Best of the Very Best
>ove this song
Perfect.
a great folkie song by a great folksinger and not ashamed to be called or labelled that....
o am on Love with neil and alwsys Have been
For Melinda you know who you are xo..
delightful
The fun has only begun try an take it away
Nothing like a Harley!!
Saw Shakey Graves and SG Goodman cover this in Baltimore last night.
First show I’ve seen since the Covid
started 2 years ago
one of the best..
Superb.
I don't understand how his chord progressions are so basic, but his songs sound so complex and layered.
Kevin Mackey He puts his heart and soul into it, and his strumming pattern is complex. Also his voice and melodies make his songs beautiful.
Kevin Mackey In music simple is often best. This song uses a 5 bar pattern instead of the more common 8 or 12 bar progression. To reply to the earlier poster this song does use only 2 chords however the 3rd chord ( E) is implied with the open low e string on measure 5.
Yep, a whopping two (2) chords on this one. It kind of looks like he's using a pick, but he isn't.
Chris, not to be the spelling police but it's Dylan. Bob Dylan
I agree that the 1970s was a great decade. But songwriting is not a dead or dying art. Maybe that’s the #Gangsta in me talking. BTW, I did not know (until reading this) that ‘All Along the #Watchtower’ was a #Dylan song, I thought it was a #JimiThing!! Shows how much I know... But I am fire-breathing #JW sympathizer. I just assumed #Prince played it at that #SuperbowlHalftime as, I dunno, a matter of faith....
Seems like such a genuine person as well
Neel 💜🇺🇸
perfect
Ya just can't get better than that.