Sigh..beautiful. reminds me of junior high when I met a hippie chic that turned me on to Buffalo Springfield and Jefferson Airplane. Not been the same since. Smiles. Thanks Johnetta where ever you are.
The reason this song is such a departure for Buffalo Springfield is because this was Neil Young’s “first opus”… completely conceptualized by Neil Young, created and produced without the rest of the band, almost secretly, immediately before Neil departed the band to venture out on his own. Because of this, this song is also on Neil’s DECADE album which is the great classic compilation of all of Neil’s earlier work. The Simon & Garfunkel comparison is apropos as the same studio echo and depth of instrumentation exists in this song and in many Simon & Garfunkel songs such as “Bridge over Troubled Water” and “For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her.” Good catch, Harri!!
The reason there seems to be so much diversity in their songs is because the group had two powerful genius' in Neil Young, and Stephen Stills. Both extremely gifted and driven. Although there was a lot of disagreement between the two they are still best friends after all of these years.
@@starrynight1657 He didn't become the rock star the other two became...Fame's the name of the game. 👉A certain Cinnamon Girl suggested he may be Poco-haunted❓
I just knew them from the song What it's Worth and Bluebird. Never listened to them other than what I heard on AM radio back in the day. This surprised me also.
I absolutely love the use of this beautiful song in the movie Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas..... always makes me tear up..... feel so bad for the deep feelings of nostalgia Hunter Thompson is recounting in the scene. Love this song!
Buffalo Springfields is one the greatest band ever, now it's time for you to react Broken Arrow and Out of my mind by them, Neil Young was a genius also when he was so young, Stills a great guitarist and don't forget Richie Furay that after leaving the Buffalo founded the band Poco
So I'm sitting on my balcony on a cloudy day and this song comes on. I'm telling the honest truth here, the closing chorus of this song Just began and the sun actually broke through the clouds. One of those goosebump moments. ✌️
See Harri? Thus why we listened to whole albums back in the day. This reminds of a Moody Blues influenced number. Try Rock and Roll Woman or Hello Mr Soul or my favorite (who's name I can't remember) lyrics go: I won't be back till later on, if I do come back at all..
This song sounded very Moody Blues like to me. Late 60's the Moody's were putting out stuff like this. I'm sure they influenced some other artists. Later ELO showed their Moody Blues influence along with 10CC
@HarriBestReactions the reason I didn't disclose who was in the band was because I wanted you to hear it without any preconceptions about what you were about to hear. Stephen Stills (Crosby Stills Nash and Young) was a true talent as well. Stills wrote sang and played acoustic guitar on Bluebird as well.
One rarely-noted aspect of this record happens at the snare drum beat between the two sections. The recording separation flips. Everything originally coming through the right speaker now comes through the left, and vice-versa. Listen to how it sounds different at 2:07-2:08. An astounding Neil Young touch.
Expecting To Fly wasn't so much of a group effort as it was basically a Neil Young solo song with heavy production values added by producer Jack Nitsche. A beautiful song, Neil and Nitsche would collaborate on many others over the years.
"Broken Arrow" written by Young and "A Child's Claim to Fame" by Richie Furay are two more facets of Buffalo Springfield for you to meet. They're both on this same album too!
If you have time to check out a couple more Buffalo Springfield songs then check out "On The Way Home" , "Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing" and "Mr Soul". All great songs! Buffalo Springfield members went on to form other great groups as well. Stephen Stills and Neil Young were also members of Crosby Stills Nash & Young with Stephen also forming the great short-lived band Manassas, and Neil Young also forming Crazy Horse. Richie Furray went on to help form the band Poco. Love your song selections!
I had this song on an anti-drug LP back in the early '70s. I interpret it as a man dealing with his dear friend falling too far into drugs--a bad trip, maybe?--and he's trying to reassure her/him that they are loved.
Probably the closest we got to an "American Beatles" inasmuch as there were three very different songwriters and everyone was at the top of his game and only getting better. Too bad they couldn't work together.
Yes Harri, quite a variety from this band in the early days. No theme on this album though. Just some of Neil’s excursions alongside Stephen’s brilliance. This song is so sweetly trippy and has a place in my heart.
I’m pretty sure people will be surprised, but this reminded me of the Norwegian group a-ha. I was trying to figure out what song this reminded me of and although there definitely are differences, I can see that a-ha might have been inspired by Buffalo Springfield for their song “Over The Treetops”. Check it out if you read this and let me know if you get what I mean.
My favorite song by Neil Young. This is really all him without the rest of the group as Neil Young left the group for awhile when he wrote and recorded this and I think it's the Wrecking Crew involved. The song was credited as the Buffalo Springfield because it was included on their 2nd album Buffalo Springfield Again.
There are three different time signatures in this song. Not very common in rock music. I am pretty sure it is 4/4, 5/4 and 6/8. Someone correct me if I am wrong?
Neil is a compassionate man who cares about humanity not typical of today’s selfish human beings probably like yourself! He has very few peers musically!✌🏻
We've got Drake and jumped up street criminals singing about nothing but disrespecting women, violence and making money no matter how it's made now in a way which anyone with a modicum of rhythm could do and sometimes not even that, so yeah... just as good?
After all these decades, this song still has the power to move me to tears. So much talent, so much amazing music. Buffalo Springfield forever!
Linda Ronstadt once described Neil Young’s voice as being like a howling prairie wind. I think that’s a great analogy! 🌺✌️
Sigh..beautiful. reminds me of junior high when I met a hippie chic that turned me on to Buffalo Springfield and Jefferson Airplane. Not been the same since. Smiles. Thanks Johnetta where ever you are.
One of the most beautiful songs ever, Just perfection....
Ritchie Ferray is one of the singers in the Buffalo Springsfield, when they broke up he formed the band Poco…
Having flashbacks hearing this song again. Such a diverse, talented group. His tune is so mellow. Thanks for posting, Harri.
Thank you for going in deep with Buffalo Springfield. They had some really good songs and this one is special and ripe with a lot of memories for me.
The reason this song is such a departure for Buffalo Springfield is because this was Neil Young’s “first opus”… completely conceptualized by Neil Young, created and produced without the rest of the band, almost secretly, immediately before Neil departed the band to venture out on his own. Because of this, this song is also on Neil’s DECADE album which is the great classic compilation of all of Neil’s earlier work. The Simon & Garfunkel comparison is apropos as the same studio echo and depth of instrumentation exists in this song and in many Simon & Garfunkel songs such as “Bridge over Troubled Water” and “For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her.” Good catch, Harri!!
The reason there seems to be so much diversity in their songs is because the group had two powerful genius' in Neil Young, and Stephen Stills. Both extremely gifted and driven. Although there was a lot of disagreement between the two they are still best friends after all of these years.
And two guitarists that complimented each other like few others.
Superior talents and some of my all time favorite artists!
3 great writers, 4 lead singers...
3 🇨🇦 2 🇺🇸
@@loilt5091 Yes, why does Richie Furay get ignored? He had some great songs and a wonderful voice.
@@starrynight1657
He didn't become the rock star the other two became...Fame's the name of the game.
👉A certain Cinnamon Girl suggested he may be Poco-haunted❓
I just knew them from the song What it's Worth and Bluebird. Never listened to them other than what I heard on AM radio back in the day. This surprised me also.
I love this song A LOT. Just a beautiful Neil song. The only thing I hate about it is it’s TOO SHORT I love NEIL. 💙
I absolutely love the use of this beautiful song in the movie Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas..... always makes me tear up..... feel so bad for the deep feelings of nostalgia Hunter Thompson is recounting in the scene. Love this song!
Amen
That's cause back then songs were only 3 or 4 mins and done
Buffalo Springfields is one the greatest band ever, now it's time for you to react Broken Arrow and Out of my mind by them, Neil Young was a genius also when he was so young, Stills a great guitarist and don't forget Richie Furay that after leaving the Buffalo founded the band Poco
So I'm sitting on my balcony on a cloudy day and this song comes on. I'm telling the honest truth here, the closing chorus of this song Just began and the sun actually broke through the clouds. One of those goosebump moments. ✌️
H, thanks for deep dive into BS. This is one of the most beautifully haunting songs of the 60's...
This band created musical pathways most bands could never dream of.
See Harri? Thus why we listened to whole albums back in the day. This reminds of a Moody Blues influenced number. Try Rock and Roll Woman or Hello Mr Soul or my favorite (who's name I can't remember) lyrics go: I won't be back till later on, if I do come back at all..
This song sounded very Moody Blues like to me. Late 60's the Moody's were putting out stuff like this. I'm sure they influenced some other artists. Later ELO showed their Moody Blues influence along with 10CC
I havent heard this in over 50 years barely remember it.
I could never forget it from day one.
@@j.dragon651 Agreed! Once heard, never forgotten.
@@Katehowe3010 I am not a big Neil Young fan but he nailed this one like no one else could.
@@j.dragon651 I have 24 albums from Neil Young, and that's a lot of remarkable music, but this is simply transcendent!
Beautiful song. I was hearing echo of Moody Blues, too.
Agree 100%.
Comparison in one of the finest forms. So good.
=)
This is Neil Young at his finest!
Thanks Scott. How bout you drop a Buffalo Springfield top 10 for us.
You should have warned me it was Neil.I never knew
@@HarriBestReactions Neil's finest hour
@HarriBestReactions the reason I didn't disclose who was in the band was because I wanted you to hear it without any preconceptions about what you were about to hear.
Stephen Stills (Crosby Stills Nash and Young) was a true talent as well. Stills wrote sang and played acoustic guitar on Bluebird as well.
I completely agree with you JoAnne! 💔
One rarely-noted aspect of this record happens at the snare drum beat between the two sections. The recording separation flips. Everything originally coming through the right speaker now comes through the left, and vice-versa. Listen to how it sounds different at 2:07-2:08. An astounding Neil Young touch.
YOU GOTTA DO ( MR. SOUL ) HARRI :) THAT WAS ANOTHER BIG HIT WITH NEIL AND STEPHEN OF COURSE!
Harri, can you hear Neil Young's voice here? That's who you're listening to. 😄✌
I'm shocked! I never knew he was ever in yhe band!
Expecting To Fly wasn't so much of a group effort as it was basically a Neil Young solo song with heavy production values added by producer Jack Nitsche. A beautiful song, Neil and Nitsche would collaborate on many others over the years.
"Broken Arrow" written by Young and "A Child's Claim to Fame" by Richie Furay are two more facets of Buffalo Springfield for you to meet. They're both on this same album too!
Dig their Mr. Soul next..
Oh please continue with Mr Soul.
All of these are on the For What It's Worth box set.
First! Thanks Harri!
If you have time to check out a couple more Buffalo Springfield songs then check out "On The Way Home" , "Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing" and "Mr Soul". All great songs! Buffalo Springfield members went on to form other great groups as well. Stephen Stills and Neil Young were also members of Crosby Stills Nash & Young with Stephen also forming the great short-lived band Manassas, and Neil Young also forming Crazy Horse. Richie Furray went on to help form the band Poco. Love your song selections!
Check out the documentary Echos From Laurel Canyon, great background on the LA scene that produced this music.
The only place I have heard this song was on Niel Young decade. A very good album 👌.
I had this song on an anti-drug LP back in the early '70s. I interpret it as a man dealing with his dear friend falling too far into drugs--a bad trip, maybe?--and he's trying to reassure her/him that they are loved.
It's a simple, but enigmatic song of love and loss!
I would recommend Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing, Rock and Roll Woman, and Mr. Soul.
Probably the closest we got to an "American Beatles" inasmuch as there were three very different songwriters and everyone was at the top of his game and only getting better. Too bad they couldn't work together.
Oh Harri, you've done it again!
😀😀
Yes Harri, quite a variety from this band in the early days. No theme on this album though. Just some of Neil’s excursions alongside Stephen’s brilliance. This song is so sweetly trippy and has a place in my heart.
And Richie Furay.
Nice
I’m pretty sure people will be surprised, but this reminded me of the Norwegian group a-ha. I was trying to figure out what song this reminded me of and although there definitely are differences, I can see that a-ha might have been inspired by Buffalo Springfield for their song “Over The Treetops”.
Check it out if you read this and let me know if you get what I mean.
My favorite song by Neil Young. This is really all him without the rest of the group as Neil Young left the group for awhile when he wrote and recorded this and I think it's the Wrecking Crew involved. The song was credited as the Buffalo Springfield because it was included on their 2nd album Buffalo Springfield Again.
you should try Neil Young's "Broken Arrow" with Buffalo Springfield next, that one is a trip!
Neil Young has not written a more beautiful song. This is simply transcendent!
My next selections from Buffalo Springfield would be "Rock and Roll Woman" and "Special Care."
I second Rock and Roll Woman
Fanny do a good version of "Special Care". Check out their live version in 1971, it's on the tube, Beat Club performance.
I suggest the song “For what its worth”,also “Mr. Soul”
Stop Children What's That Sound, is my favorite song!!
It concluded the Best Of album nicely.
Neil was in a band with Rick James too. Ancient history.
From the same album check out “Rock and Roll Woman.”
Try their "Broken Arrow." You'll get a dose of real variety in one song.
IT'S NEIL HARRI, CMONNNNN NOW! :)
It's Neil Young-Harry
With a Orchestra Dubbed in
This was too sedate for me. Mr Soul, from this album, is pretty rockin'.
Is this Neil Young on lead vocal ?
Yes
There are three different time signatures in this song. Not very common in rock music. I am pretty sure it is 4/4, 5/4 and 6/8. Someone correct me if I am wrong?
Not a fan of the man Neil Young. But his voice is hauntingly beautiful.
This is mostly Neil Young in a studio but yeah, Buffalo Springfield ...whatever 😉
Not keen on Neil young the"protester"and "political commentator" but the musician and this song, wow amazing!!!
Neil is a compassionate man who cares about humanity not typical of today’s selfish human beings probably like yourself! He has very few peers musically!✌🏻
@@joelliebler5690 yeah sure, unlike me eh? What a clown🤡
From the Last Time Around album. Their final album together.
No nothing to do with Simon and Garfunkel ......each writer did very different songs
Please take a listen and react to Robbie Williams singing Angels live at Knebworth The crowd is huge
Everybody wrote songs nothing yo do with flying
Pure Neil Young
We've got Drake and jumped up street criminals singing about nothing but disrespecting women, violence and making money no matter how it's made now in a way which anyone with a modicum of rhythm could do and sometimes not even that, so yeah... just as good?