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  • Опубликовано: 20 сен 2013
  • Neil Young performs a cover of "Changes" originally by Phil Ochs at the Farm Aid concert in Saratoga Springs, NY on September 21, 2013. Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp in 1985 to keep family farmers on the land and has worked since then to make sure everyone has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001.
    For more information about Farm Aid, visit: farmaid.org/you...
    Farm Aid's performances are donated by the artists in order to raise funds and raise awareness for family farmers. They've raised their voices to help - what can you do?

Комментарии • 818

  • @tanyaperrin8844
    @tanyaperrin8844 8 месяцев назад +19

    Such an incredibly beautiful poem! Phil Ochs was such a sensitive soul. Good cover by Neil.

  • @Agave89
    @Agave89 4 года назад +84

    That's cool Neil Young spoke up to that guy. Entertainers are people just like us; they're not puppets. You pay for a ticket and just expect to listen to them " perform ". Live performances are the best. I appreciate those moments when the musician isn't playing and they're making the effort to simply communicate to the people in the audience. These unique musicians deserve our time and respect. Eventually, they perform the songs we want to hear and Neil Young sang Phil Ochs song to the tee. Awesome ...

    • @johnjennings9693
      @johnjennings9693 Год назад +2

      I work for me beautiful great stuff, greetings from ireland,

    • @otisdriftwood1697
      @otisdriftwood1697 18 дней назад

      @@Agave89 a parallel to Roger Waters there

  • @larrylar1000
    @larrylar1000 11 лет назад +104

    Great song by Phil and Kudos to Neil Young for his really nice comments. Coming from Neil to say that Phil was the greatest songwriter ever is a tremendous compliment and well deserved.

  • @Fck-Iran
    @Fck-Iran 10 лет назад +402

    "I'm on my way buddy! I work for me!"
    That was a good one!

    • @752brickie
      @752brickie 4 года назад +5

      You bet ya !!!! That was a great one !

    • @williammartinec5798
      @williammartinec5798 4 года назад +6

      should have said 'hey I work for you guys,but if you have somewhere better to be I'm not stoppin' you!'

    • @corbindallas18
      @corbindallas18 4 года назад +1

      Definitely!

    • @vegetarcat
      @vegetarcat 4 года назад

      I agree man

    • @helari4070
      @helari4070 4 года назад

      i heard that he said i work for farm aid

  • @bobrobar421
    @bobrobar421 9 лет назад +337

    Phil Ochs is one of my heroes. A man who used his God-given talents to try to make this world a better place.

    • @philipzimmerman6179
      @philipzimmerman6179 Год назад +1

      👍...with or without you...🙂

    • @jeffpierson2765
      @jeffpierson2765 2 месяца назад

      I first heard Phl Ochs' "Changes" in 1966. It was one of the first songs I learned to play on the guitar. My favorite Phil Ochs song is "The Highway Man"

  • @donniefriedman6820
    @donniefriedman6820 3 года назад +92

    Neil says Phil Ochs was one of the greatest singer-songwriters who ever lived. So true. Thanks for the tribute Neil

    • @thorstenschacke3506
      @thorstenschacke3506 Год назад +1

      He Neil, hope you will live forever. Ím so sad about our loose of David. i got all your records here and I hope you will live forever.

  • @lindamermaid
    @lindamermaid 3 месяца назад +5

    This has me in tears. I’m a Phil Ochs fan from long ago. 😢 Such a loss.

  • @lowtunesinc.2926
    @lowtunesinc.2926 10 лет назад +284

    I respect Neil a lot for singing this and the shout-out he gave to Phil. Amazingly great song.

  • @NancyR3454
    @NancyR3454 4 года назад +26

    Oh man, what a song. Neil's songs never fails to touch my heart no matter where I'm at in life. This one sure did. What beautiful words and what a wonderful tribute to the songwriter, too. Neil, if you're out there, know your music is the soundtrack to this 60 year old's life. I hope it's with me to the end, whenever that might be.

  • @wolfil8019
    @wolfil8019 4 года назад +31

    This makes me weep ... Neil Young covering this song by someone who was so beautiful and was made so sad by the world. A toast to Neil Young for singing this and to Phil Ochs for existing ...

  • @allenmoses110
    @allenmoses110 5 лет назад +30

    NO one has ever written a better song than this, and it might be the best poetic lyrics ever. So deep, so uncompromizingly deep.

  • @chuckelator
    @chuckelator 10 лет назад +97

    My dad introduced me to Neil Young when I was a little kid, he always used to play "Needle and the Damage Done" and "Cowgirl in the Sand" on guitar, and I loved it. I'm almost 30 now, and Neil still continues to captivate me. So I have to thank my father (who luckily, is still around to enjoy Neil's music with me to this day) for showing me his incredible music so many years ago.
    I discovered Phil Ochs's music about a year ago, and everything I've found of his I've loved. Neil paying tribute to Phil is AMAZING.

    • @davidlenander
      @davidlenander 10 лет назад +7

      Did you know that "Cowgirl in the Sand" was partly inspired by Jean Ray Glover, who with her husband, Jim Glover, had been housemates with Phil Ochs when he first came to NY? Jim Glover had been part of a duo with Phil when they were college roommates and Glover taught Ochs to play the guitar. Jean had written (and later recorded a song about the Buffalo Springfield drug bust, "Topango road" on her third album with Jim, _People World_), and Neil commented on the lyrics, written in purple ink on gray paper.

    • @tonymiller6847
      @tonymiller6847 2 года назад +1

      @@davidlenander Steven Stills Al Cooper

    • @arniewince7133
      @arniewince7133 Год назад +1

      @@davidlenander Thank you for that story!

  • @ExploringwithJaye
    @ExploringwithJaye 3 года назад +34

    Those first few notes hit like a kick to the gut. RIP Phil

  • @carolindigo
    @carolindigo 3 года назад +43

    What a beautiful song by Phil Ochs. My respect for Neil grows daily ... and indeed, life is short. He's right when he said some changes we can't change but we can change climate change. I hope we stand together as one heart, one voice for renewable energy and for living in harmony with nature for the betterment of all life and future generations. Cheers to Neil & all who care.

    • @roenvalenzuela2492
      @roenvalenzuela2492 2 года назад

      I still get emotional when I hear
      "Natural Beauty".

    • @bsh819
      @bsh819 2 года назад +1

      I hope we can stand with one heart, but also something of a brain will be required as well. There is no stopping climate change without nuclear.

    • @cardo1111
      @cardo1111 2 года назад

      @@roenvalenzuela2492 Indeed. One of my favorites from his extensive catalog of great songs 👍🏽

  • @groverrover3961
    @groverrover3961 9 лет назад +268

    Neil Young singing Phil Ochs. Doesn't get much better than that.

    • @shirlwarner6148
      @shirlwarner6148 4 года назад +2

      Yes by I had brother who took his life 1997

    • @D1it4FN
      @D1it4FN 4 года назад +2

      I could be wrong but I think he's playing Hank Williams guitar.

    • @mattblack2379
      @mattblack2379 4 года назад +2

      @@D1it4FN that would be awesome if it is hanks guitar.

    • @jimysohns
      @jimysohns 4 года назад +2

      @@mattblack2379 Its Hank Williams guitar. Martin D 28....1941. Named Hank. When your Neil Young anything is possible. You could write a song like Lotta Love and than just give it away as a gift to your girlfriend Nic Larson.

    • @wacabell
      @wacabell 3 года назад +9

      Yes it does, Phil Ochs singing Phil Ochs.

  • @deballen6241
    @deballen6241 3 года назад +21

    I love him. Everything he said. I will carry that sorrow and regret as well. Honest, raw, and real. Your music live Phil Ochs and you are missed.

  • @jeanlau4988
    @jeanlau4988 5 лет назад +48

    No one is going to ""mute"" Neil, he is outspoken , and that,s the way we like him, we need more like him.

    • @oppothumbs1
      @oppothumbs1 3 года назад +1

      Not everyone one likes him for that. I am outspoken and you will not like me for that. The right side is not the Left either. I think Neil's music is better than the best but he doesn't need to lecture the audience here and could play more of what the audience paid for. And his wrongheaded political ideas (just too Left for reality - where has Leftist worked?) belie his sensitivity as shown in his great love of this song and Phil Ochs, the man, lyricist and melody maker of great renown. But he also sings this poorly, I mean sometimes Neil has a voice to die for but not that much here. It's a great great song but his guitar playing could be better and his voice is not up to the usual. He should have just played Phil's audio and shown a film.

    • @petersonlafollette3521
      @petersonlafollette3521 2 года назад

      who else could engage a heckler and keep his cool, make and win his point?

    • @artvallejos1460
      @artvallejos1460 2 года назад +1

      @@oppothumbs1
      No more ranting from commenters during a Neil Young song.

    • @tonymiller6847
      @tonymiller6847 2 года назад

      Willie Nelson?

    • @bsh819
      @bsh819 2 года назад

      @@oppothumbs1 Leftism worked in the United States for one... once at the turn of the century and again in FDR's time. But history isn't taught truthfully and the American working man doesn't even know what he's lost.

  • @paulnewman9005
    @paulnewman9005 4 года назад +11

    I love this song! Phil Ochs was amazing at weaving lyrics, as are you Mr. Young! 🙏🏽❤️

  • @thisnameisalreadytaken9026
    @thisnameisalreadytaken9026 8 лет назад +30

    Neil is a gentleman but he doesn't take shit from nobody

  • @chesterproudfoot9864
    @chesterproudfoot9864 4 года назад +21

    Phil Ochs was such a loss. Neil playing this tune is both tragic and inspirational, and it breaks my heart every time I hear it but I applaud him for playing this. Phil would be proud. Thanks, Neil!

  • @skrubby160
    @skrubby160 2 месяца назад +1

    I love and respect Phil Ochs, I respect Neil Young too

  • @ronen18
    @ronen18 10 лет назад +35

    Neil, My name is Ori. I'll never forget the morning I opened my eyes, checked out the news, and found out you'll be playing in my country.
    That morning was 2 mornings ago.
    My name is Ori.
    And I'm from Israel.

  • @winesap2
    @winesap2 9 лет назад +20

    This is a great song that Phil Ochs sang beautifully and melodiously. I didn't know what it would sound like by Neil Young. I realize that Neil sings everything well in his unique style. None of the gentleness of this song was lost.

    • @vsibirsky
      @vsibirsky 9 лет назад +1

      I think you stated this perfectly. This clipped style with a little "rest" between measures fractures the song. When Phil sang it there was a gentle flow that emphasized a legato melody. No words will describe it really but in Phil's repertoire this was just his magic. Thrilled that perhaps people might explore Phil's work after hearing this song. Silly comment at end of the tune... hey some people just talk too much... point made from singing the song... no comment necessary.

  • @pmccaffrey100
    @pmccaffrey100 9 лет назад +213

    This is fantastic. Phil Ochs will not be forgotten.

    • @infoskater
      @infoskater 4 года назад +1

      Joe cocker

    • @gerardhaubert8210
      @gerardhaubert8210 4 года назад +6

      Been one my favorite songs since he recorded it in 1965-6

    • @andrealanzillotta4388
      @andrealanzillotta4388 4 года назад +5

      Actually he's sadly almost forgotten

    • @powderfinger2712
      @powderfinger2712 4 года назад

      ÄÄBE ON

    • @oppothumbs1
      @oppothumbs1 3 года назад +4

      @@andrealanzillotta4388 That's so true. There was talk about a movie with Sean Penn but they probably would have played the more Leftist songs and left about great personal songs like this and it would not reach a lot of people. Celia is beautiful . I love Flower Lady. I even love Ringing of Revolution and many Leftist songs but i am not an ideologue and can just enjoy great melody and lyrics . I have never met a fan of Phis who didn't love share his Leftist orientation. I am really of no party but i fear AOC more than Trump, a known nincompoop but the Left is more fascist now, particularly AOC. And Pelosi is nutty as ever.

  • @gregorallnight371
    @gregorallnight371 3 года назад +6

    Here is one of the best songwriters,musicians and
    performers ever...and a supporter of worthy causes
    such as bringing more care,appreciation,respect,
    healing & protection for our beautiful amazing and
    now very polluted and hurting planet earth & wildlife

  • @johannaarcand653
    @johannaarcand653 3 года назад +9

    Love you Neil, thanks for playing this gem and being a bad ass

  • @margaretstoner4701
    @margaretstoner4701 4 года назад +5

    Mr.Neil Young...i said it once and I'll say it again....MAY YOU STAY FOREVER YOUNG❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @galactic904
    @galactic904 11 месяцев назад +4

    The guitar strumming and picking was absolutely awesome!!!

  • @janicejohnson6438
    @janicejohnson6438 4 года назад +42

    Love Neil sooo much. " I work for me buddy!" I'm trying to tell you all something here. Both of my beloved brothers committed suicide. I know exactly what Neil is saying but many won't.

    • @megyoung9303
      @megyoung9303 4 года назад +4

      Bless you, Janice for your raw openess and inviting my comment..babe, you have us...your huiman family yet in this life. xxxOOOs Granny Meg

    • @janicejohnson6438
      @janicejohnson6438 4 года назад +5

      @@megyoung9303 Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate you. I rarely say anything about my brothers because I have had people accuse me of lying or even looking for attention. Believe me,nobody wants that kind of attention.

    • @dragonmummy1
      @dragonmummy1 4 года назад +4

      Janice Johnson ☹️❤️

  • @mlebron20
    @mlebron20 2 года назад +5

    I’ve loved Phil’s music since he stormed the Greenwich Village clubs in the 1960s. Great to see Neil, another favorite artist of mine, show this respect.

  • @iFortold
    @iFortold 7 лет назад +24

    Phil Ochs is a legend that many people don't know about. RIP Phil... we miss you

  • @bjmpac
    @bjmpac 5 лет назад +18

    Can't believe this just now popped up on my RUclips in June 2019. I've been collecting all the RUclips videos of Phil's songs for a bunch of years. I'm of that age (70), that grew up on Phil Ochs (and all the rest of the great 'topical' (protest) music singers, writers etc.
    I always thought Phil was better then Dylan. I was very lucky to see him perform many times in the 60's and early 70's. later.
    His lyrics were profound, even more so, now 50-60 yrs later when one takes a look at the US and the state of the world overall.
    I strongly encourage those not familiar with him, to Google him and pull up RUclips songs here.
    Thanks Neil Young for the song and words about Phil.

    • @margaretross9150
      @margaretross9150 5 лет назад +3

      So envy anyone who saw Phil Ochs perform live. I've admired him for 54 years since first hearing him on my radio. Listen to these amazing words! A glimpse into his heart.

  • @lcbrat1955
    @lcbrat1955 4 года назад +13

    At 64 still wishing I can grow up to be Neil Young!

    • @janicejohnson6438
      @janicejohnson6438 4 года назад +4

      Haha, and I'm 67 and still wishing I could grow up to marry Neil Young.

    • @gailmarusarz1511
      @gailmarusarz1511 4 года назад

      You guy's me to. I just love this man.

    • @NancyR3454
      @NancyR3454 4 года назад

      @@janicejohnson6438 Me too!! LOL

    • @fuzer909
      @fuzer909 3 года назад

      39 here and I can only hope.

  • @naffoto425
    @naffoto425 Год назад +3

    Made me cry. Love you Neil Young. You have been part of my life, almost all of my life. Thank you. ❤

  • @SpaceCowboyToo
    @SpaceCowboyToo 8 лет назад +70

    What a wonderful, moving tribute to the late, great Phil Ochs by one of the greatest living singer-songwriters. Simply magnificent! :)

  • @punagurl8
    @punagurl8 Год назад +6

    Love the intro. Such a beautiful tribute to the one and only Phil Ochs. ❤️

  • @elghoutibrahimi7593
    @elghoutibrahimi7593 3 года назад

    From 1970 my school Neil Young
    A legend

  • @yccmzimmy
    @yccmzimmy 2 года назад +2

    C'mon let's go... to any memories you have about Phil... talk as long as you wish about him! I'll love it!

  • @dinobonos1885
    @dinobonos1885 8 лет назад +3

    Thank you Neil for performing a heart-felt cover of "Changes" by Phil Ochs. You made my day!

  • @edwardmoore7221
    @edwardmoore7221 9 лет назад +16

    Who can command a stage like this? With a long forgotten song by a dead folk singer? I LOVE this artist. I love this Phil Ochs song.

  • @larrylar1000
    @larrylar1000 10 лет назад +150

    Neil does such a great version of this song. I am really glad he did thid song and praised Phil. Hopefully this might make some new fans of Phil.

    • @jacobbandock8732
      @jacobbandock8732 5 лет назад +9

      Made me a fan! I love Neil and decided to look into Phil, great music!

    • @markusarrow
      @markusarrow 3 года назад +2

      Lightfoot does an awesome version too....

    • @skwrttj
      @skwrttj 3 года назад +2

      Phil was amazing! I think his “Rehearsals For Retirement” was his absolute best album, personally, but “Pleasures Of The Harbour” and “Tape From California😏😊

    • @skwrttj
      @skwrttj 3 года назад +2

      ...oops...🙈... “were good as well. I was greatly saddened hearing of his issues with mental illness, and was not terribly surprised to hear of his death. I always have believed that it was caused largely because he “cared” too much. There are a couple of good vids of him here on RUclips. Thanks Neil for reminding everyone what a superb entertainer he was!

    • @skwrttj
      @skwrttj 2 года назад +2

      @@markusarrow Changes was on Lightfoot’s first album.... where I first heard the song. Made me a Phil Ochs fan instantly.... already was a Lightfoot fanatic! Both artists and songwriters of the ultimate kind... even as a teen I could see their superlative talent!!! Still a great fan of them both now that I’m 73!

  • @alnicospeaker
    @alnicospeaker 4 года назад +17

    I believe he plays Hank William's guitar here and Phil Ochs would have so loved that!

  • @levester5649
    @levester5649 10 лет назад +97

    One of the greatest songs ever written - poetry put to music. Glad to know Neil thinks so too - a wonderful tribute to Ochs.

  • @georgittesingbiel219
    @georgittesingbiel219 3 года назад +8

    Phil Ochs. Too much greatness for this world.💙

  • @pentangle4444
    @pentangle4444 2 года назад

    was fortunate to see Phil Ochs perform this in the Villiage more than once... I miss him so much... and also think of Jean Ray ..also gone... who was the first to do Phil Ochs songs along with then partner Jim Glover... and think of Dave Van Ronk ..also long gone... who walked the same streets as Phil, in the Village in the 60s

  • @daltrui315
    @daltrui315 2 года назад +9

    Absolutely beautiful...even with 3+ minutes of Neil Young ramblings. In fact, the ramblings make it even more poignant.
    Ochs really was one of the great (under)sung singer-songwriters of all time. It's a goddamn shame that more people weren't exposed to his art.

  • @brybrun
    @brybrun 5 лет назад +46

    Who yells out, "come on let's go" when a great musician is sharing a story.

    • @ipsurvivor
      @ipsurvivor 4 года назад +1

      xp2000 - The guy with a stink eye tattoo on his forehead...

    • @davidblack2970
      @davidblack2970 4 года назад +1

      Everybody knows somebody who stopped to take a leak when the brains were being passed out.

    • @mrtambourineman6107
      @mrtambourineman6107 4 года назад +1

      Actually was me, I'd just had a few lines of coke ey. Meant no offence

    • @ipsurvivor
      @ipsurvivor 4 года назад

      My feelings TRUMP your facts 🤩🧐😛😍

    • @Macmoolihan
      @Macmoolihan 4 года назад +2

      A Republican

  • @jeffmatuszak477
    @jeffmatuszak477 5 месяцев назад +1

    Neil talking about Phil. My two heroes...kindred spirits...🍂🍂.

  • @dang5341
    @dang5341 10 лет назад +40

    folk singer > all other singers...the world needs more folk singers....and more people listening

  • @dennisrowan1704
    @dennisrowan1704 4 года назад +7

    Thanks for the intro Neil. Beautiful! And your rendition of Phil's magical tune.

  • @earbender9984
    @earbender9984 11 лет назад +16

    one of the greatest musical moments of my life was witnessing this performance. thanks to neil young!!!! this is a song my mom used to sing in the sixties. a song can span a lifetime... thanks neil young!

    • @sneadh1
      @sneadh1 2 года назад +1

      THis is wonderful, but mine was hearing Phil sing many times during Berkeley Vietnam Day(s) May 1965.

  • @catmoondaddy
    @catmoondaddy 10 лет назад +56

    Neil was the reason I learned to play guitar, sing and write back in 1970. I've been playing his tunes alongside mine ever since. I love the guy like a brother. He's given me a life of time of inspiration and has gotten me through some hard times. Long may you run Neil.

    • @skwrttj
      @skwrttj 3 года назад +1

      NY is an awesome talent! It’s wonderful to watch his vids here on You Tube! Long May You Run, Neil!

    • @janineturbitt2525
      @janineturbitt2525 Год назад +1

      Hello Dear catmoondaddy. I see you wrote 8 years back. Hey! Happy to read your beautiful letter. I live in N Z, and have a friend who plays Neil with love and writes his own songs too and busks in our town. He's an American (lived here 4 ever tho) and he sounds really authentically Neil. It's a comfort, knowing folk are copying his vocals, keeping him ringing in far Southern Isles. xx

    • @janineturbitt2525
      @janineturbitt2525 Год назад +1

      Neil is a living treasure.

    • @arniewince7133
      @arniewince7133 Год назад

      @@janineturbitt2525 Wonderful story. Whenever I am doing a solo (like last night) I put my harmonica around my neck. It is a clue that I will be doing some Neil Young song(s).

  • @super8guy
    @super8guy 9 лет назад +15

    One of my favorite alive performers doing justice and paying homage to the late, great Phil Ochs. Thank you Neil, "oh to live on Sugar Mtn."

  • @albertettinger9436
    @albertettinger9436 2 года назад +2

    Ochs and Young are among the greatest and most honest and brave persons of the last 100 years.

  • @paullavan6098
    @paullavan6098 10 лет назад +10

    Nobody else could ever write songs like this. Always my hero, Phil. I could not face another day if I couldn't hear you sing. What would I do without you, my beautiful friend?

    • @mariocamarillo5285
      @mariocamarillo5285 6 лет назад

      Paul Lavan the best composer in lyrics and melody l miss Phil. One of my favorite songs.

    • @mikepeterson5199
      @mikepeterson5199 6 лет назад

      He was overcome by the deceiver

  • @pascalrasmus
    @pascalrasmus 5 лет назад +4

    Mr Neil Young is so humble and simple in his approach of any songs even his own songs. Respects Mr Neil Young. He has a great respect for everyone.

  • @lyndacwilson8096
    @lyndacwilson8096 2 года назад +3

    Love hearing you play, love hearing you say something about the history before you begin...thanks for this and don't change it. Neil Young that's a part of who you are. You're so loved. Always, Cathy Wilson

  • @NancyFurness
    @NancyFurness Год назад +2

    Love Neil Young and love Phil Ochs - wonderful tribute

  • @PHJimY
    @PHJimY 8 лет назад +25

    ".. .and it's long as hell". . . about as long as the introduction. Great job Neil, of a great song by Phil Ochs.

  • @pilarsantos8503
    @pilarsantos8503 4 года назад +2

    It was absolutely splendid,,!!!! Thanks forever so Neil, Blessings!!! From London

  • @user-wc2zu9jo3x
    @user-wc2zu9jo3x 10 месяцев назад +1

    One of my new favorite songs, thank you🎉

  • @thomtlc2
    @thomtlc2 2 года назад +2

    You tell them Neil. You talk as much as you want. We love to listen to anything you want to say!

  • @CrosbyStill
    @CrosbyStill Год назад +2

    Its always nice to have a story/testimony behind a song which makes it more meaningful than the song itself..I think that man is rude to try and ask Neil to "hurry up I just want you to sing". He's probably someone who missed a lot in life when he doesnt learn to sit still and listen. He's definately a poor listener to his girl friend, wife, parents, friends, colleagues etc...

  • @glanadabing
    @glanadabing 6 лет назад +66

    Sit by my side, come as close as the air
    Share in a memory of gray
    And wander in my words
    Dream about the pictures that I play of changes
    Green leaves of summer turn red in the fall
    To brown and to yellow, they fade
    And then they have to die
    Trapped within the circle time parade of changes
    Scenes of my young years were warm in my mind
    Visions of shadows that shine
    One day I returned and found they were
    Victims of the vines of changes
    The world's spinning madly, it drifts in the dark
    It swings through a hollow of haze
    A race around the stars
    A journey through the universe ablaze with changes
    Moments of magic will glow in the night
    Fears of the forest are all gone
    But when the morning breaks
    They're swept away by golden drops of dawn of changes
    Passions will part to a strange melody
    As fires will sometimes burn cold
    Like petals in the wind
    We're puppets to the silver strings of souls of changes
    Your tears will be trembling, now we're somewhere else
    One last cup of wine we will pour
    And I'll kiss you one more time
    And leave you on the rolling river shore

  • @thomasbriggs4718
    @thomasbriggs4718 3 года назад +8

    Sorrowful and poetic, this tribute to Phil Ochs moves me so deeply. The feelings of failure to save the suicide are universal. I’ve lost family, my best friend was murdered, but the suicide of a mentor hit me the hardest.

  • @pedenmk
    @pedenmk 2 года назад +2

    NEIL WORKS FOR NEIL. You don't find any better. Serves the big mouth in the audience right. NO PATIENCE. ROCK ON MR YOUNG.......

  • @ianrendle7754
    @ianrendle7754 2 года назад +3

    Dear oh dear
    He just gets better everytime

  • @tmo7734
    @tmo7734 3 года назад +4

    Thanks, Neil. A great performance. I’m pleased that you brought visibility to Phil Ochs who was a wonderful songwriter.

  • @Nastyoff
    @Nastyoff 10 лет назад +2

    At 3:07 the crowd reacts to Phil Ochs' name; good to hear. As ever, a fine performance by Neil. No surprise, there.

  • @ecolocalguy
    @ecolocalguy 11 лет назад +6

    I too lost a friend to suicide last year. Thought I could have done something more,too, to reach him,to stop him. Be he made the horrible choice. He threw everything away in that moment, to run from himself,and his fear. Thanks Neil, for this great intro, and song. SO glad to be alive and to have been a part of this awesome day at SPAC!

    • @megyoung9303
      @megyoung9303 4 года назад +2

      Eco....thirty yrs working crisis has taught me...not so much folks are running from themselves and theirfear as you put it, more that...they have no more left,,,,,,,,and love and support just didnt get there in time. These acts...suicides, touch me in the deepest sad place...i do, however, get it. meg

  • @TheSWolfe
    @TheSWolfe Год назад +2

    Another touching performance with well-put pre- and post-tune messages. Young Love!

  • @margieguilfordwoman
    @margieguilfordwoman 4 года назад +7

    Loved this one and everything about him, he's got guts, beautiful songs and he sees things perfectly. Thanks for sharing!

  • @isaiahfabrizius3424
    @isaiahfabrizius3424 2 года назад +5

    Neil is an absolute legend

  • @dave10524
    @dave10524 8 лет назад +8

    I can't believe there was not immediate applause at the first couple of chords, must be a young crowd.

    • @airoff8
      @airoff8 8 лет назад +3

      Like under 65?

  • @pamalashepherd4067
    @pamalashepherd4067 2 года назад +1

    Neal you don't take too long !! I will watch you all day and all night and all day again

  • @BrianGriffin1
    @BrianGriffin1 11 лет назад +4

    Neil Young calling Phil Ochs "one of the greatest songwriters who ever lived"...You cant' get more right than that! Thank you Neil for a beautful version of Phil's beautiful song. To quote Billy Bragg: "Phil Ochs inspires us still"

  • @gerryross2311
    @gerryross2311 3 года назад +2

    In the balcony that day, Neil at his best. Good to listen to Pete Seeger one more time...Don't cross Mr. Young..

  • @Mike.hobbies
    @Mike.hobbies 2 года назад

    Life is so short, I've had those freinds and missed those moments but there gone and that was there choice, all we can say is goodbye

  • @marimbadearco
    @marimbadearco 9 лет назад +42

    Actually, last time Phil appeared in public (mentioned around 3:20) was not Carnegie Hall but at the large Vietnam victory rally/celebration in Central Park in 1975 after the independence of Vietnam was won, with Joan Baez and others. He sang "The War Is Over", perhaps his masterpiece. He was suffering from acute depression and probably bi-polar disorder; there were no psychotropic medications to help then, and pycho-therapy has improved much since too. He exited the world soon afterward.
    Great version, so faithful to Phil's spirit. Thanks (again) Neil.

    • @donaldzahnke4300
      @donaldzahnke4300 8 лет назад +5

      thank. you. for. sharing. this. tribute. to. Phil. ochs. may. his. music live. on. forever. amen

    • @Jennings9462
      @Jennings9462 3 года назад +1

      Phil Ochs appreciated the advice from others in the industry. Dylan only did when he could use a song as his own without worry that they would say something to the affect of “hey, I wrote that song.” By then, Dylan had it copyrighted usually with no credit given to the songwriter who actually RE-wrote the song both words and music. He took advantage of those who he trusted, he had a plan from the day he arrived in New York City and his plan included to use whoever he trusted not to say those horrendous words, the Battle cry of Bob Dylan was and he achieved this thanks to the many who helped Dylan but gave their word backed by honor and friendship. Bobby, sadly, didn’t share that integrity..

    • @marimbadearco
      @marimbadearco 3 года назад

      @@Jennings9462 Yup, I gotta agree. The more one learns about Bob Zimmerman the less one likes him on a personal level.

    • @StooGP
      @StooGP 2 года назад

      He did a few appearances at some clubs in late 1975, when he was in his bizarre and tragic John Train phase. There's an October 1975 recording at Gerde's Folk Club which circulates.

    • @marksqualberg1826
      @marksqualberg1826 2 года назад

      Phil ochs was definetly bipolar, you can hear the manic energy and/or the intense emotion in his songs

  • @fuga9
    @fuga9 5 лет назад +6

    Yes, life is short Neil but your song will be forever

  • @sharonholland7062
    @sharonholland7062 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks Neil Young for all the beautiful songs and music you give to us.
    Changes ♡

  • @stevecochran2677
    @stevecochran2677 3 года назад

    Awsome song, and to the guy that was in a hurry, slow down and enjoy the moment.

  • @Neimfeltrite
    @Neimfeltrite 3 года назад +4

    Listening to Neil Young throughout my life tamed me when I was up, yet buttressed me when I was down. How does star dust turn into something so beautiful?

  • @ulyssesparado2743
    @ulyssesparado2743 2 года назад +4

    What a great and inspiring song from Neil! Change is inevitable but it is that thing that is constant!

  • @user-nq9gz4xf7f
    @user-nq9gz4xf7f 3 года назад +4

    Beautiful tribute to Phil Ochs. Wonderful 1960 s song. Neils old guitar is showing a lot of wear but still sounds good as ever. Neils plaid shirt, probably had a long time, maybe brought down from Canada long ago.

  • @marnixlagaisse6547
    @marnixlagaisse6547 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Neil👍🤗

  • @ScottPrincePhoto1
    @ScottPrincePhoto1 4 года назад

    Thank You for every thing, Neil!

  • @cathymccoy2352
    @cathymccoy2352 8 лет назад +1

    I can't think of a better person than Neil singing this, love you Neil 💓

  • @usufruct55
    @usufruct55 10 лет назад +44

    Neil singing Phil. What's not to like?

  • @jelau4851
    @jelau4851 Год назад +2

    Neil will be Neil, unstoppable and free minded , Cheers to him

  • @user-wc2zu9jo3x
    @user-wc2zu9jo3x 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Neil Young for being so real!!!❤

  • @vidyadhar66
    @vidyadhar66 11 лет назад +2

    Thanks for picking such a classic tune, written by the great Phil Ochs. You add a lot of class to it

  • @christopherwilson3442
    @christopherwilson3442 Год назад +2

    Wonderful tribute to a long lost troubador 😢❤

  • @michaeljans5382
    @michaeljans5382 4 года назад +2

    what an honor to have Neil Young singing one of your songs - what a shame that Phil is no more there to hear this.

  • @voices_vary
    @voices_vary 4 года назад

    Quintessential Neil. No one like him.

  • @FrankDiCristofano
    @FrankDiCristofano 5 лет назад +62

    RIP Phil Ochs. We need you today. You were right. Fascism has come to the USA.

    • @oppothumbs1
      @oppothumbs1 3 года назад +3

      Fascism is on the Left too. If you don't see that, you are a blind ideologue and ideology is a straightjacket to clear thinking. Also Phil's version is much better than Neil's, maybe Neil needs a little more orchestration as i want to world to know about Phil too. The greatest songwriters are Neil, Dylan, John Lennon with the Beatles, and Phil could be in the top 10. Paul Westerberg of the Replacements was also a genius. You don't have to be a Leftist to love Phil, he could just write so humanely and brilliantly.

    • @tonymiller6847
      @tonymiller6847 2 года назад

      Buffie Saint Marie, Donovan Leitch, Dory Previn, Sandy Bull, it all depends on when you started listening to singer= songwriters and how they got under your skin and into your heart.The Train they call the City of New Orleans was not an Arlo Guthrie original.
      Warren Zevon anyon

    • @fairhousing
      @fairhousing 5 месяцев назад

      @@oppothumbs1- The ignorance of the far right is startling. Fascism and communism are at opposite ends of the political spectrum. The far left (not even as far left as the communists) can be rigid and ideological, but fascism (personified at its most extreme in 1920s-1940s Germany and today by the leader of the once respectable GOP) is way over at the furthest right of the political spectrum. And lest us not forget, the radical right that has kidnapped the GOP is very proficient at projecting what it is onto others.

    • @fairhousing
      @fairhousing 5 месяцев назад

      @@tonymiller6847- The late and very great Evanston, IL native Steve Goodman wrote "CIty of New Orleans" - in fact it was the song he played for Arlo Guthrie in a Chicago bar after Guthries' performance (as Guthries tells the story). Obviously Guthrie liked the song.

    • @oppothumbs1
      @oppothumbs1 5 месяцев назад

      @@fairhousing He shut down the Keystone pipeline, shut off energy permits and is conducting a war on fossil fuels in the name of “climate change.”
      He invoked the Defense Production Act to force private companies to “secure American production of critical materials to bolster our clean energy economy,” specifically the raw materials to make batteries for electric vehicles.
      Remember the proposed creation of a “Ministry of Truth” - the so-called “Governance Disinformation Board?

  • @j99tinks
    @j99tinks Год назад +1

    Two Greats..Phil Ochs and Neil..

  • @lrachlis
    @lrachlis Год назад +1

    I had never been Neil’s greatest fan, but his affectionate tribute to Phil Ochs has brought up to my top 10!

  • @dbrowne9341
    @dbrowne9341 4 года назад

    love you Neil...always have been in my life thankyou so much!!!

  • @ilene1121
    @ilene1121 10 лет назад +9

    I have been a fan of Phil's from the 60s. He holds a special piece of my heart and head. This is the most amazing thing I've heard. Thank you Neil!