This is for all the Jewel haters leaving comments on this video. I am a big Neil Young fan, and have been for several years. I have recently hopped on the Jewel train and have learned all about her life. I've listened to a lot of her music (which is beautifully written). Not only is she talented, but she has in fact lived through many hardships and does know about "the people". She was abused by members of her family, she has been homeless, and has been the victim of a neglectful society like the rest of us. This is why she relates to Neil's music. If you listen to what she is saying in this interview, she mentions meeting him and he gave her some good advice.
Michael Dufresne really? I'm not claiming to know anything about her past and that is sad. I do know her and her family have a T.V. show about life up north right now and they seem happy. I guess it's T.V. magic.
Michael Dufresne She is talented but Mangled this tune. I can feel it in the beginning like she is a Junkie begging for it but when screams the Verse it ruined it. She should sing it like a real Junkie if she lived it !
@@silkboxing4454 All musicians don't live what they sing about. They do however get inspiration and feelings just like the rest of us except they perform the songs on their feelings and terms. Sure everyone is not going to like all songs , but how can someone judge a song and and a performer ? Specially when they have not walked in their shoes ? Opinions however are valuable.
I'm two generations older, and still this song has such strong connection to my life. Don't we all have experience in Neil's message? The message hasn't changed. Jewel is talented, and she knows a good song.
My favorite Neil Young song and one of my favorite songs of all time.. I can respect this cover because she made it her own.. Shes an artist guys..What did you expect.. karaoke?
I get that people hate covers of classic songs but it brings the music to a new generation. I don't think this conveyed the pain of Neil's version, but it has more power and whether or not you like Jewel, you cannot deny her talent. Personally, I thought it was great.
Jim B the original could make grown men weep (especally this of us who have lost a friend to drugs) this version is just musical talent and no more, there's no pain, no emotion, she's just singing the words.
Generally, if a musician is going to cover another musician's song the musician covering the original needs to make it his/her own. For example, Johnny Cash I believe made "Hurt" his song. I'd say Jewel does the same here.
I can't believe how many dislikes this has... Not many musicians I suppose... This is creativity, you guys wanted her to copy Niel's arrangement... She's an artist not a tracer.
If you love music, you will begin to love all quality music. This is a very unique cover. If you wanna here Neil young's version. Go download it. Two thumb's up for a very great cover.
@bwbblookloo I agree, the original is perfect. But you have to ask yourself, how does a female sing it.. would you want to hear an attempt at what came naturally and what worked so well for Neil or something Jewel does well. It's cool if you don't dig it but I think she captures the essence of the song. Which so many people would miss. hmmm
Jewel is a Goddess of rock,! in I fact worked many shows when she toured & saw her open for Neil many times over, She is unique & talented, if Bob says it's cool, thats law,, but if Bob and Neil say it's cool, it better the any scripture ever written. I saw bob 4/10 11 in hcm vietnam at 70 he still jam's effortlessly.
If it were any other song it would have been good but this is a song of mourning and her form of singing just doesn't reflect that, in fact many would say that it is disrespectful.
@yeneewSSweeney She used the capo so she could sing it in her key, where Neil sang it in D. I'm pretty sure Neil could have sung this as high as Jewel. This one is a bit over the top. She actually did a nicer version on the Howard Stern show.
seriously guys???? you must not be true Neil fans...do you not like it because it doesnt sound like his song exactly? a cover is supposed to be different...it changes the perspective...i think this version has alot of emotion and her voice is beautiful
Hey I'm just checking to see if your still clean... Awesome if you are abd if you are not... Then keep trying and relapse is a part of recovery.. If you're in the ground, im sorry
@terrybriody I read comments to share opinions. What I don't get it is how people are hateful towards a video they could avoid watching. One thing is to dislike the video, the other is to be hateful and curse the singer and her version of a song she enjoys. What I hate is people that come to see this video to, on purpose, throw nasty words about it. Can you see that there's a mild distinction here?
Hey, I saw Jewel open for Neil back in the YOTH and I think she does a fine cover. Might not be your cuppa, but she does a credible job IMHO. BTW - she had it pretty rough living in a van with her mom up in Alaska, so she has just a bit of cred for this song.
Frankly, this reminds me a lot of Lady Day's (Billie Holiday) vocals. She is not replicating Neil, she is adding her voice. Its actually pretty good. I wish there was a longer arrangement.
the fuck does 'not the right emotion mean'? she put her own personal emotions into which equalled her spin of it. I thought it was rather interesting not? not unreal but it was cool, per say (in a pretend - like context so pretend with me here) we've never heard the actual song before
@JeanVe i will try! :) i promise, i have never heard of her untill this and as a neil young fan i dident enjoy this cover. but ill give some of her other songs a listen x
Jewel does every song with ecstatic vocals -- very strange to see it called "trying too hard." I don't love her, but it has been her style since she was living in her car.
The guitar part is more or less the same as the original but she changes the melody and phrasing around all over the place. All and all, I dig it though.
I like Jewel, but I didn't love that cover. It didn't having the haunting effect that Neil's version has... in my opinion. I don't think she needed to change up the melody as much as she did.
DaveCo777 exactly it doesn't have the haunting sounding behind it but jewel did a beautiful job in her own style singing it softly then raising up for the needle and the damage done line. I understand where your coming from because I'm a huge Alice and chains fan and no one can come close to his emotion in his songs other than Chris Cornell.
yall are crazy she improved the sound of this song by leaps and bounds. when neil young sang it back when he sounds like a dying whale. her vocal range is top notch plus who else in the indutry can play an instrument to back up there voice get real
@bass234 spot on comment bass- agree 100%. Having been drawn here by the fact that she is covering a great song would we not be be remiss if, having discovered how bad her rendition is, we were to leave without comment?
do you guys criticize her because she didn't write the song? she writes most of her music.i guess celine dion could have done a better job- oh, she doesn't write or play any of her songs. she just stands there screaming at the top of her lungs and straining her vocal chords.
This is a really good cover, Jewel has a great voice. I think it's mean for people to bash talented people's videos, or to write mean comments on anyone's videos... but this comment is really psychotic and immature. Someone should kill his/her self because they don't like a cover? Grow up. It's really creepy to respond in the way you did.
This is for all the Jewel haters leaving comments on this video. I am a big Neil Young fan, and have been for several years. I have recently hopped on the Jewel train and have learned all about her life. I've listened to a lot of her music (which is beautifully written). Not only is she talented, but she has in fact lived through many hardships and does know about "the people". She was abused by members of her family, she has been homeless, and has been the victim of a neglectful society like the rest of us. This is why she relates to Neil's music. If you listen to what she is saying in this interview, she mentions meeting him and he gave her some good advice.
Michael Dufresne really? I'm not claiming to know anything about her past and that is sad. I do know her and her family have a T.V. show about life up north right now and they seem happy. I guess it's T.V. magic.
I don't think many of the commenters hate her, she just chose the wrong song to sing in this manner.
Michael Dufresne
She is talented but Mangled this tune. I can feel it in the beginning like she is a Junkie begging for it but when screams the Verse it ruined it.
She should sing it like a real Junkie if she lived it !
@@silkboxing4454 All musicians don't live what they sing about. They do however get inspiration and feelings just like the rest of us except they perform the songs on their feelings and terms. Sure everyone is not going to like all songs , but how can someone judge a song and and a performer ? Specially when they have not walked in their shoes ? Opinions however are valuable.
Absolute best rendition ❤
I've always loved Neil singing this song, but OMG, Jewel has somehow improved it, by a long shot. I can't get enough of her and this song.
Moronic.
Wouldn't have thought it was possible for a better version as Neil lived through it. But Jewel brings more passion to it.
Really excellent Jewel. The softness behind your voice gives the song a truly personal beautiful feeling on a hard song.
I'm two generations older, and still this song has such strong connection to my life. Don't we all have experience in Neil's message? The message hasn't changed. Jewel is talented, and she knows a good song.
jewel is an icon. this cover makes me tear up every time.
Amazes me that people dislike this. She's just paying homage to a great song. Not as if she's trying to reinvent it.
The passion she puts into her music is breathtaking. What a great hommage to a great Neil Young tune.
This is an amazing rendition of this song. Love your delivery Jewel!
THANKS angel standing by!!! 😍 I needed it!
Amazing! You people are nuts! She is freaking incredible.
Thanks Jewel. Spending the evening remembering my past experience.
My favorite Neil Young song and one of my favorite songs of all time.. I can respect this cover because she made it her own.. Shes an artist guys..What did you expect.. karaoke?
This is one of the cover songs that only true musicians can appreciate... Great one!
Totally agreed with you. I play guitar and I really love her version !
I agree also as a musician, she put her on little touch to it and that's difficult to do especially with such an iconic song 🎵 👏
Beautiful ❤
Awesome version. Screw the jewel haters. She has talent without autotune.
She is unbelievably talented
I liked it a lot... She sang with tremendous emotion, and sounded nice.
loved it
She's awesome, great cover. Luv it. Where can I buy it?
I don't care much for negative comments so I'll just say that some songs are sacred. This is one of them. Leave this one to Neil.
I get that people hate covers of classic songs but it brings the music to a new generation. I don't think this conveyed the pain of Neil's version, but it has more power and whether or not you like Jewel, you cannot deny her talent. Personally, I thought it was great.
Jim B the original could make grown men weep (especally this of us who have lost a friend to drugs) this version is just musical talent and no more, there's no pain, no emotion, she's just singing the words.
I agree, Jim.
I loved it !!!
wow to get Bob and Neil to give you advice, amazing.
Her voice, her kindness, that's my drug.
I enjoyed this
Great job love her voice You Rocked it. And did you know her family are the people on Alaska the last fronteir. Wicked cool show
Excellent. Typical Jewel. Love it.
floored a classic
Still a beautifully tragic song. Jewel is magnificent
good job never seen her in 20 years she is still a wee cutie..good job girl original :)
I love trailer swift, she brings a tear to my eye
WORD !
Generally, if a musician is going to cover another musician's song the musician covering the original needs to make it his/her own. For example, Johnny Cash I believe made "Hurt" his song. I'd say Jewel does the same here.
Woah she did a great job making this song her own. Her guitar is very sweet! :)
I can't believe how many dislikes this has... Not many musicians I suppose... This is creativity, you guys wanted her to copy Niel's arrangement... She's an artist not a tracer.
Jhon Dough it's the changing of the mood, the original had a haunting mournfulness that this cover just lacks.
Some thing work. This doesn't. And it's NEIL not NIEL.
I think it is amazing!!! This is just her style so don't hate peeps!!! Neil Young is amazing too xx
Literal chills.
why so many dislikes, this is great.
Yes.
I don't think you can compare the two versions. Jewel made a beautiful interpretation of the song. Brought a tear to my eye.
If you love music, you will begin to love all quality music. This is a very unique cover. If you wanna here Neil young's version. Go download it. Two thumb's up for a very great cover.
yeaa, love it
This is what I couldn't sit and watch this lifestyle that was chosen by the person who I loved deeply.😖 It won over me.
Finally a cover that isn't an exact copy of the original! Very good.
Cool!
Best Neil Young Cover Ever..................
There is a live version (not Howard Stern version) that is very good. It used to be on RUclips but was taken off for some reason. It was my favorite!
@bwbblookloo I agree, the original is perfect. But you have to ask yourself, how does a female sing it.. would you want to hear an attempt at what came naturally and what worked so well for Neil or something Jewel does well.
It's cool if you don't dig it but I think she captures the essence of the song.
Which so many people would miss. hmmm
she did alright
Jewel is a Goddess of rock,! in I fact worked many shows when she toured & saw her open for Neil many times over, She is unique & talented, if Bob says it's cool, thats law,, but if Bob and Neil say it's cool, it better the any scripture ever written. I saw bob 4/10 11 in hcm vietnam at 70 he still jam's effortlessly.
And yes, be yourself Jewel, your beautiful self
Does any1 know what guitar she is using?
SOULJAH ROCKER
Jewel’s cover creates a more emotional view of addiction. No less valid.
233 Thumbs down for an artist that is trying to be herself. Way to go.
she ruined this song
Being yourself doesn't mean you have to totally fuck up a great song.
she massacred this though. jewel is wayyyy better than this.
A Garcia Well, I guess you should cry like a little bitch.
If it were any other song it would have been good but this is a song of mourning and her form of singing just doesn't reflect that, in fact many would say that it is disrespectful.
Well, most of us seem to like it, all respect to Neil of course
thankyou jewel for makin me love neil young 500 tymes more!!!!
Can you buy this on I tunes?
Raw and honest
I agree it doesnt have the feel Neils did. But she is jewel and she wont have that feel. She did it her way and she did good in her own style.
Haters gonna hate.
Band wagoners gonna band wagon.
This cover's fine.
@shinnyshinnytinfoil
You may or may not like this rendition but you really should get to know her, she's worth it!
I like it. =]
@yeneewSSweeney
She used the capo so she could sing it in her key, where Neil sang it in D. I'm pretty sure Neil could have sung this as high as Jewel. This one is a bit over the top. She actually did a nicer version on the Howard Stern show.
ruclips.net/video/teq1P0JJa3E/видео.html
SHES SINGIN WITH THE SPIRIT OF NEIL YOUNG, -ILL GIVE HER THAT ,
I was gonna post a response reflecting my opinion on this "version", but with everyone else's comments there's really no need. Kudos fellow youtubers.
Beautiful Job, but you need a Winnipeg Canada accent to make it Neil..lol
I love your cover version
seriously guys???? you must not be true Neil fans...do you not like it because it doesnt sound like his song exactly? a cover is supposed to be different...it changes the perspective...i think this version has alot of emotion and her voice is beautiful
Can't wait to hear the Evan Airwolf version. I bet it will outstandingly amazing.
What a hell is that!
as an exjunkie and lost many. i feel no emotion like youngs
Yes. So true.
Hey I'm just checking to see if your still clean... Awesome if you are abd if you are not... Then keep trying and relapse is a part of recovery.. If you're in the ground, im sorry
@terrybriody I read comments to share opinions. What I don't get it is how people are hateful towards a video they could avoid watching. One thing is to dislike the video, the other is to be hateful and curse the singer and her version of a song she enjoys. What I hate is people that come to see this video to, on purpose, throw nasty words about it. Can you see that there's a mild distinction here?
I can't believe some of the comments. Top comments too. I think this is a great cover and I think the negative comments suck.
Hey, I saw Jewel open for Neil back in the YOTH and I think she does a fine cover. Might not be your cuppa, but she does a credible job IMHO. BTW - she had it pretty rough living in a van with her mom up in Alaska, so she has just a bit of cred for this song.
Because a lot of us prefer the original, that's all...
There is a better version she did live (not the Howard Stern one) that I think is so much better. Can't find it here anymore sadly!
Frankly, this reminds me a lot of Lady Day's (Billie Holiday) vocals. She is not replicating Neil, she is adding her voice. Its actually pretty good. I wish there was a longer arrangement.
Jewel is not from Canada for one, and two, why would they do this to such an amazing song?
Neil Young
Neil is dying listening to this
@bass234 spot on comment bass- agree 100%
@zildjiansabian What the hell does that mean?
I guess to play like you've experienced it, you've had to experience it. Not the right emotion but a cover none the less.
the fuck does 'not the right emotion mean'? she put her own personal emotions into which equalled her spin of it. I thought it was rather interesting not? not unreal but it was cool, per say (in a pretend - like context so pretend with me here) we've never heard the actual song before
Kenneth Primeau1 lol. You don’t think she’s lost junkie friends? Moron.
@JeanVe
i will try! :) i promise, i have never heard of her untill this and as a neil young fan i dident enjoy this cover. but ill give some of her other songs a listen x
Jewel does every song with ecstatic vocals -- very strange to see it called "trying too hard." I don't love her, but it has been her style since she was living in her car.
The guitar part is more or less the same as the original but she changes the melody and phrasing around all over the place.
All and all, I dig it though.
These comments usually happened when a beautiful and talented woman try to do what a typical, masculine thing and turn it into her own style.
Ben Keith produced Jewel's album at Neil's studio. They share history. Be kind.
I like Jewel, but I didn't love that cover. It didn't having the haunting effect that Neil's version has... in my opinion. I don't think she needed to change up the melody as much as she did.
DaveCo777 exactly it doesn't have the haunting sounding behind it but jewel did a beautiful job in her own style singing it softly then raising up for the needle and the damage done line. I understand where your coming from because I'm a huge Alice and chains fan and no one can come close to his emotion in his songs other than Chris Cornell.
Give her version on Howard Stern a listen, more haunting.
yall are crazy she improved the sound of this song by leaps and bounds. when neil young sang it back when he sounds like a dying whale. her vocal range is top notch plus who else in the indutry can play an instrument to back up there voice get real
Jewel's voice is to pristine for a song like this. It needs to be ragged like Neil's.
@bass234 spot on comment bass- agree 100%. Having been drawn here by the fact that she is covering a great song would we not be be remiss if, having discovered how bad her rendition is, we were to leave without comment?
@crowezar Nicely said... nicely said.
I don't know what the fuck these people are talking about... I am a huge Neil fan and I thought she gave it much justice.
do you guys criticize her because she didn't write the song? she writes most of her music.i guess celine dion could have done a better job- oh, she doesn't write or play any of her songs. she just stands there screaming at the top of her lungs and straining her vocal chords.
who will saaaa-aaaave your cover?
@ksgant whyyy are you complaining about free content that is actually worth watching? i repeat: FREE
Totally agree with you Michael, Neil megafan myself, ive dug Jewell since her inception to mtv before mtv turned to shit. Which is kinda an oxymoron
This is a really good cover, Jewel has a great voice.
I think it's mean for people to bash talented people's videos, or to write mean comments on anyone's videos... but this comment is really psychotic and immature. Someone should kill his/her self because they don't like a cover? Grow up. It's really creepy to respond in the way you did.