So glad I remember seeing the Cowboy Junkies, at a beautiful old big theater 🎭 in Bellingham, by the border, the Canadian Border, where we went in 1988. Love Neil, love Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you Canada for Neil Young, Cowboy Junkies, Joni Mitchell, k.d.lang, Jane Siberry, Robbie Robertson, The Wailin' Jennys..... the list goes on. Keep 'em coming Canada. Blessings
This is brilliant. Phrasing, singing, mixing a piano accordion in there, guitar and drums. Thank you CJs for your help during this lockdown in Melbourne...
Cowboy Junkies doing Neil Young. In freakin' Liverpool. Talk about things you don't expect. It sounds fabulous. One of many reasons I love being Canadian is because these guys make me proud to be one!
Not that far-fetched. Canada was a protectorate of the UK and still has the Queen on the money. Liverpool is representative of both working blue collar and the port of departure for tens of thousands if not millions of emigres from Ireland and the UK. Love Neil Young and the Cowboy Junkies!
Michael Timmins is a sneaky good guitar player...he busts out those effects pedals and does that downpick thing that is so HIM...just an extraordinary band that continues to make vital music. It goes without saying that Mr. Timmins is a great lyricist and Margo is a treasure -- one of my favorite voices in all of music. Margo graciously gave me an autograph once as I mumbled some nervous fan nonsense. She touched me on the right shoulder and said, "thank you." I shall never wash that shoulder henceforth.
What a knockout performance. I've heard Neils at least a million times and this lady comes along and blows me away. She's amazing. Gonna get into her and her group.
The Cowboy Junkies Helpless is the Greatest Love Song ever written. Margo’s voice is Angelic. I find it hard to believe that she is 60 years old and doesn’t look a day over 30 years old.
Margo is a vision...a treasure. Saw the Junkies on July 9, 2018, in Fort Collins, Colo. They still have it. Margo's hair is white and her voice is golden.
Margo Timmons singing is angelic. The rest of the Junkies are awesome. Cowboy Junkies cover of Neil Young’s Helpless is my favorite song. I play it daily.
I've loved Neil all my life, he's painted songs and chords of my life. I have never even heard of the Cowboy Junkies until this evening stumbling on Powder finger and now this. Very few people out perform Neil on his own songs, except perhaps Trio, Prelude but these people - and with her rich voice. Another light has just been turned onto that painting. How could I have missed this for all this time. Truly wonderful.
It kind of sucks when you stumble across a band as good as this and have to wonder what else am I missing. What's worse is when you were into a band this good but somehow let it slip off your radar and years later after rediscovering it your having to kick yourself in your own ass for letting that happen.
Margo goes on stage conservatively dressed sets down and with pure talent blows us all away. No wild gyration or army of barely dressed dancers are necessary when you have talent
Suffice to say that I’m a huge fan of Neil Young’s music, but the Cowboy Junkies have infused this with a magic all their own. This rendition is currently my favorite version of “Helpless.”
The Cowboy Junkies Helpless is the Greatest Love Song ever written. Margo’s voice is angelic. I can’t believe she is 60 years old and doesn’t look a day over:30 years old. Margo is my fantasy woman. Michael writes and composes some of the greatest songs in the world.
Damn......... I was a Cowboy Junky way back in the 90's living in Germany.....then they suddenly got lost in my fast-paced, moving swiftly through life-life. How nice to happen upon this by shear circumstance..... :D I now have a reason to sift through some wonderful reminisces I haven't visited in several decades. Thank you for the pleasure of your music. ;)
This is beyond brilliant. I'm also super impressed that they managed to get Blakey from "On the Buses" to play the accordian. I didn't know he had it in him. You lucky audience....
This is a wonderful version of a great tune by a band for which there are no words strong enough to describe how much I love them. Long live the Junkies!
Terrific cover of the Neil Young ClCassic!!.....You can't beat the Cowboy Junkies......Canadian Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.....still performing....I believe!!....if they are I hope they come to Charleston,SC!!
The Cowboy Junkies Helpless is the Greatest Love Song ever written. Margo’s voice is angelic.I find it hard to believe that she is 60 years old and doesn’t look a day over 30 years old.
Cowboy Junkies covers always seem to be a little sweeter than the originals. Who have thought that adding an accordion would make an old song sound so new.
@@Jumbofreddy They have lots of their own songs, some of which are excellent. But they have a gift of taking other people's great songs and [putting just enough of their own twist on them for their covers that the song somehow becomes their own. In sum ... some of their best stuff IS "covers". They are a spectacular cover band in that they make other's tunes their own rather than just replicate the originals.
dont know ya but best Neil covers ever! third one I stumbled upon~ high country plain in your voice , arrangements outstanding` Dedicated Fan as of now
Margo signed my shirt! (The Chance Poughkeepsie) She asked, "have you had too much to to drink? are you sure you won't regret in the morning that I did this to your shirt?" My thought, "are you kidding?" My answer, "Yes let's go for it!" :) Oh yeah I was wearing the shirt ;)
Continuous replay, if Margo lives longer than I and if she is available I will gladly leave 20k for her to sing 4 songs at my funeral. Obviously this one, Moonlight Mile, Box of Rain or Brokedown Palace (her choice of the 2) then song number 4, her choice or Allemande by Keane if she can't decide. I don't do social media so this is the only place I can leave this message.
Neil young until now I could take or leave depending on my state of mind sober or drunk hence I did not know this was one of his. I thought it was new and had to look and listen. I use you tube music as backing to the games I play and if something comes along that grabs me i go have a look. her voice is very good I like it enough to add a like which is not usual for me. Never heard them before.
So glad I remember seeing the Cowboy Junkies, at a beautiful old big theater 🎭 in Bellingham, by the border, the Canadian Border, where we went in 1988. Love Neil, love Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you Canada for Neil Young, Cowboy Junkies, Joni Mitchell, k.d.lang, Jane Siberry, Robbie Robertson, The Wailin' Jennys..... the list goes on. Keep 'em coming Canada. Blessings
You missed Rush!!!!
And Leonard Cohen!!!!!
Indeed 😊@@rainerfassbinder2827
A legendary Canadian band covering a Canadian legend. It was a great place to grow up. Good, talented people. Beautiful.
The great thing about a British audience is that they are quiet, no whooping to kill the vibe.
I guess you weren't around for the Beatles...
@@Kermit1953TS They were teenagers
Also, Whooping can take thinks to another level.
@@giovannimannelli2158 They were female or latent homosexual teenagers to be more specific. lol
we are canadians and this is Liverpool Nova Scotia
Absolutely beautiful - from a lifelong Neil Young fan.
That piano accordion is just mesmeric, the whole cover is superb.
This is brilliant. Phrasing, singing, mixing a piano accordion in there, guitar and drums. Thank you CJs for your help during this lockdown in Melbourne...
I've only seen 3 human beings who can sing like this sitting down; you are witnessing an extraordinary talent guys
Cowboy Junkies doing Neil Young. In freakin' Liverpool. Talk about things you don't expect. It sounds fabulous. One of many reasons I love being Canadian is because these guys make me proud to be one!
Not that far-fetched. Canada was a protectorate of the UK and still has the Queen on the money. Liverpool is representative of both working blue collar and the port of departure for tens of thousands if not millions of emigres from Ireland and the UK. Love Neil Young and the Cowboy Junkies!
Margo ever sing with Neil, or Leonard Cohen?
I agree!!
They cover powderfinger too.
Then there are "The Arrogant Worms"!
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I correct myself, another perfectly written song perfect covered/interpreted. Love u Junkies.
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Michael Timmins is a sneaky good guitar player...he busts out those effects pedals and does that downpick thing that is so HIM...just an extraordinary band that continues to make vital music. It goes without saying that Mr. Timmins is a great lyricist and Margo is a treasure -- one of my favorite voices in all of music.
Margo graciously gave me an autograph once as I mumbled some nervous fan nonsense. She touched me on the right shoulder and said, "thank you." I shall never wash that shoulder henceforth.
Elmo Blatch ä
Margo's voice is what got me into Cowboy Junkies. Timmins' guitar is what keeps me there.
What a knockout performance. I've heard Neils at least a million times and this lady comes along and blows me away. She's amazing. Gonna get into her and her group.
Cowboy Junkies is fertile ground...huge catalog. Brand new album (July 2018) called "All This Reckoning" is dark, sad, and beautiful.
She performed beautifully. THANK YOU FOR SHARING ❤
I’m there with you. Hope they will come anywhere close to Cincinnati
Ditto here. So looking forward to seeing them in concert next month.
The Cowboy Junkies Helpless is the Greatest Love Song ever written. Margo’s voice is Angelic. I find it hard to believe that she is 60 years old and doesn’t look a day over 30 years old.
Margo is a vision...a treasure. Saw the Junkies on July 9, 2018, in Fort Collins, Colo. They still have it. Margo's hair is white and her voice is golden.
I can't even explain what these musicians do !!!! Amazing
Holly Cow, what a rendition of this song!
Margo Timmons singing is angelic. The rest of the Junkies are awesome. Cowboy Junkies cover of Neil Young’s Helpless is my favorite song. I play it daily.
I've loved Neil all my life, he's painted songs and chords of my life. I have never even heard of the Cowboy Junkies until this evening stumbling on Powder finger and now this. Very few people out perform Neil on his own songs, except perhaps Trio, Prelude but these people - and with her rich voice. Another light has just been turned onto that painting. How could I have missed this for all this time. Truly wonderful.
Mark Fisher just like Joe Cockers version of With a little help from my friends. Joe gave it wings. rip Joe, lovely crazy freak.
K.D. Lang does a great cover of Helpless.
It kind of sucks when you stumble across a band as good as this and have to wonder what else am I missing. What's worse is when you were into a band this good but somehow let it slip off your radar and years later after rediscovering it your having to kick yourself in your own ass for letting that happen.
They outperformed Lou Reed on Sweet Jane back in the ‘80s, which launched their career. Pride of Canada.
There is a certain complex feeling that rises up when witnessing something perfectly done and this is one. Bravo.
What a beautiful version. Blows me away. Leaves me speechless.
Grace, Poise, and Soul by the armload. What a wonderful band. thank you!
Love the accordion. Reminds me of Garth Hudson playing in The Last Waltz.
her voice haunts my mind... powder finger in particular... i love this chick.. wowwww
brilliant song, even more brilliant lyrics (perhaps the most beautiful ever written), and a masterful interpretation. Awesome Junkies!
Absolute perfection. There is nothing more to be said.
Long time Cowboy Junkies fan ❤️
Margo goes on stage conservatively dressed sets down and with pure talent blows us all away. No wild gyration or army of barely dressed dancers are necessary when you have talent
Don't you miss the days when talented was the goal?
@@timkelly6985 Yes!!!
@@goat2558 Gee, I've always kind of liked barely dressed, gyrating dancers...
Suffice to say that I’m a huge fan of Neil Young’s music, but the Cowboy Junkies have infused this with a magic all their own. This rendition is currently my favorite version of “Helpless.”
The Cowboy Junkies Helpless is the Greatest Love Song ever written. Margo’s voice is angelic. I can’t believe she is 60 years old and doesn’t look a day over:30 years old. Margo is my fantasy woman. Michael writes and composes some of the greatest songs in the world.
Just listen to this song/voice/band. Long live R &R
Damn......... I was a Cowboy Junky way back in the 90's living in Germany.....then they suddenly got lost in my fast-paced, moving swiftly through life-life. How nice to happen upon this by shear circumstance..... :D I now have a reason to sift through some wonderful reminisces I haven't visited in several decades. Thank you for the pleasure of your music. ;)
Beautiful Allness, Neil Young, and beautiful this-ness, thank you for your heart-filled-artisms, your thoughts, feelings, performance, much 💥
I count my blessings to be a witness to this miracle.
Just heard this song in the movie Hotel Artemis. Now I have it on replay!
New Sennheiser headphones for birthday; came immediately to the Canadian church (Trinity Sessions) and then here. Splendid work.
This is beyond brilliant. I'm also super impressed that they managed to get Blakey from "On the Buses" to play the accordian. I didn't know he had it in him. You lucky audience....
This is a wonderful version of a great tune by a band for which there are no words strong enough to describe how much I love them. Long live the Junkies!
Fantasztikus! MARIE beautiful, love song. THANK you! KING!!!!!!!
Why can't I "like" this thing more than once!
I must thank the Junkies and Neil for this ..........this is more like psalm... and i love this
Verbazingwekkende vertolking. Niet te evenaren .... geweldig mooi!!!
Zeker waar - en vanuit Ontario, Canada!! :-)
These musos know the value of pauses and silence in their performance. It gives their art wings.
Exactly right - their music always breathes as a result.
I love this song!! Just beautiful.
I cry the best happy cry of my life thank you for ever
Terrific cover of the Neil Young ClCassic!!.....You can't beat the Cowboy Junkies......Canadian Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.....still performing....I believe!!....if they are I hope they come to Charleston,SC!!
They are a hidden treasure from Canada
LOVED THE WHOLE CREATION. 💕👌🎈THANKYOU
ive never heard this with accordian before-- sounds pretty good.
Beautiful rendition of a cool ol' song.
Canada rocks!!!!!! Great alt, jazz, folk, u name it u got it!!!!!!!!! I love Canada!!! Maine should be part of u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lyrics: Helpless
There is a town in north Ontario
With dream comfort memory to spare,
And in my mind I still need a place to go,
All my changes were there.
Blue, blue windows behind the stars,
Yellow Moon on the rise,
Big birds flying across the sky,
Throwing shadows on our eyes.
Leave us helpless, helpless, helpless.
Helpless, helpless, helpless.
Helpless, helpless, helpless.
Blue, blue windows behind the stars,
Yellow Moon on the rise,
Big birds flying across the sky,
Throwing shadows on our eyes.
Leave us helpless, helpless, helpless.
Helpless, helpless, helpless.
Helpless, helpless, helpless.
Baby can you hear me know?
The chains are locked and locked
and tied across the door.
Baby sing with me somehow.
Helpless, helpless, helpless.
Helpless, helpless, helpless.
Helpless, helpless, helpless.
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Neil Young
Helpless lyrics © Broken Arrow Music
intstruments. love it. no one is lazy and everyone plays a part. bless you
"There is a town in North Ontario"......and the rest is history. WELL DONE!
Wow, such a melodic sounding line-up
Thank's god, I have seen Neil Young and the Crazy Horses some years ago live in concert in WIESEB, AUSTRIA!!
The Cowboy Junkies Helpless is the Greatest Love Song ever written. Margo’s voice is angelic.I find it hard to believe that she is 60 years old and doesn’t look a day over 30 years old.
Love Margo's Singing. Love this group. This song is great.
Just proud to have ears to listen to this kind of thing!
Love Margo's Singing. Love this group. This song is great.
This is real music.
A perfect cover of Neil Young at his best. The Stargazer.
What is not to like? Gorgeous song...
Serious music talent. What a performance!
Knocked me out. I just went on line and bought the DVD of that show.
Hell, I'm as old as they are. I love them all!
Saw them live in '99 at the Toronto Exhibition just fabulous.
I had no idea Vladimir Putin could play the accordion so well!
I didn't recognize him with his shirt on!
You shouldn't make fun of Trump's employer.
Cowboy Junkies covers always seem to be a little sweeter than the originals. Who have thought that adding an accordion would make an old song sound so new.
do they make original ( personal) music ?
@@Jumbofreddy They have lots of their own songs, some of which are excellent. But they have a gift of taking other people's great songs and [putting just enough of their own twist on them for their covers that the song somehow becomes their own. In sum ... some of their best stuff IS "covers". They are a spectacular cover band in that they make other's tunes their own rather than just replicate the originals.
Ever try to play that accordion? HOLY SNAP❤
WOW!! Awesome!! Love this band!!
What a truly once in a life time performance!
So fine! I wanna be a cowboy junkie (or am I). Sweet Jane and then this. Could be the best cover band ever. Thanks y'all.
Their originals are stunning.
Gary E. Michaels fully agree !
Drop the "cover" qualifier and I may agree
Neil wrote some great lyrics
dont know ya but best Neil covers ever! third one I stumbled upon~ high country plain in your voice , arrangements outstanding` Dedicated Fan as of now
can cry to this, clean my eyes
much love, this is untoppable, the best
this song is beautiful :)
I never would-have thought I wish my favorite band would be more subdued for this song
Simply love the accoridian
goodness is anything more beautiful than this?
Excellent version of a song that has to be played with conviction and above all, emotion.
Never fail to amaze me.
Wow this song was done just right
I love this band.
Damn fine performance. Neil's gonna be happy
Beautiful!!!!
This is a cat 5 masterpiece .Says it all as only a real Canadian can.
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cant watch enough, this is awesome
A triumph for Canada!
Brillaint and then brilliant again.
Love her...
Cowboy Junkies, please consider a concert in Europe.
We like to see you in Vienna.
Love this band.
"Pretty woman carefully operating very heavy equipment."
... so moved ... by an accordion solo !
Margo signed my shirt! (The Chance Poughkeepsie) She asked, "have you had too much to to drink? are you sure you won't regret in the morning that I did this to your shirt?" My thought, "are you kidding?" My answer, "Yes let's go for it!" :) Oh yeah I was wearing the shirt ;)
Gorgeous. Best thing they've ever done.
molloyxx1
One just cannot escape "KoHD" progression ;-)
heavenly! beyond words - almost
Does it get much better than this? I don't think so.
You are correct.
Maybe Neil's version with Joni Mitchell backing vocals
Continuous replay, if Margo lives longer than I and if she is available I will gladly leave 20k for her to sing 4 songs at my funeral. Obviously this one, Moonlight Mile, Box of Rain or Brokedown Palace (her choice of the 2) then song number 4, her choice or Allemande by Keane if she can't decide. I don't do social media so this is the only place I can leave this message.
Steve Soprano hey man hope you're still kickin'.
Ya know, do one of those living funerals and enjoy the song while you're alive.
@@elmoblatch9787 great idea
That voice!!! :D
Neil young until now I could take or leave depending on my state of mind sober or drunk hence I did not know this was one of his. I thought it was new and had to look and listen. I use you tube music as backing to the games I play and if something comes along that grabs me i go have a look. her voice is very good I like it enough to add a like which is not usual for me. Never heard them before.