This song inspired many of us back then. My hair was down to my elbows while I worked at Fender building the Rhodes Electric Pianos 1972-77. Then I cut it for work (medical supplies) until 2011.... Retired. Not since, or ever will again.
Back in them days growing your hair long was as much a political statement as a personal choice. It stood for a lot more than just being a fashion of the times.
I think that a lot of people these days aren't aware of the truth of your statements and the harassment we faced for wearing our hair long both as unwarranted attention from the police and violence at the hands of local troublemakers, people who didn't accept that "the times they are a-changin"...
Bob Seger described it perfectly. It was a difficult times just because of length of hair. Thankfully times have improved but still painful for being different.
Big Soul JMBOY bringing the vibe today...Again! Your commentary and musical intellect are always top-shelf. You've got the music flowing through your heart and soul - and it shows. Thank you for all your hard work and the great music. You're greatly appreciated.
Letterman, after retiring from 35 years of LATE NITE, shaved everyday,..35 years....that was his answer to some schmuck that asked, " Hey Dave, what's up with the beard?...hey kids out there...earn it.
JM... YOU just added the name of a ICONIC Band with three members all from Legendary bands prior.... David Crosby from "The Byrds".... Steven Stills from "Buffalo Springfield".... Graham Nash from "The Hollies". All are legends before combining to form C.S.N. Later joined by Neil Young from Buffalo Springfield. This album is hanging on the wall in my music room (see video my place)... #65 New artist since Jan 14th
I recorded them Live at Doubleday Field Cooperstown N.Y. doing this song (at my page) It was an incredible experience for the crowd fortunate enough to be there.
Watch it on TH-cam and usually overplayed...Buffalo Springfield did much better songs but wimps stuck on For What it's Worth...it has merit but like others of their song never played...how bout Leave....or Childs Claim to Fame or Uno Mundo or Questions which Crosby Stills Nash and Young later ...
CSN(&Y) is an epic and iconic band. They were well known for their songs of protest, among so many others in their huge catalog. This song was an important song due to the fact that back in the '70s the "establishment" was so anti-long hair and anti-hippy. I highly encourage you to dive more into this band, as their vocal harmonies are legendary. Thanks for such a great choice and reaction! ✌💙✌
The last verse..., like you said, "Continued On With What Made Him Happy"....David bought a farm and started raising sheep and growing Wheat. and smoking a lot of his other crop.
Great song and reaction. Cool that your hair was so long. Mine is waist length. Please listen to the original version of Smooth with Rob Thomas and Carlos Santana. I really think that you will enjoy this.
Best song on the entire album, the album is superb. I can't understand the lyrics 'cause I'm bald though. "Country Girl" and "Carry On" are some other great tracks on the album.
@nancywest1926 wasted on the way, southern cross wimpy unimaginable crappy stuff that people bought...kinda like when Joe Walsh did that stupid song about his maseratti doing 185. Stupid song wimpy lyrics just done cause he needed money real quick...anotherwords they sold out...check out when they appeared on David Steinbecks show and did Down By The River live.....but no one watches that..kinda like with Neil oooooh let's just hear his so so acoustic cause Long live songs don't fit on top 40 garbage radio.. It was I hate the reaction channels....Southern Man Down By The River much better than this but wimps ask for a harvest Moon which wasn't great but it was on PBS over and over while they skip his best stuff
I believe it is the most important song of "our" generation. David's vocals, Neil and Stephen's lead guitars, and the message make this song better than Hotel California and Freebird.
It's too bad most of us feel the need to conform to the norm for jobs, better service, etc. Hard to hold on to our identity sometimes. I'm 69. Too old to care abt what others think, right? But generally I'm too self conscious to be who I want to be. Habits. People over the yrs are used to seeing my "workplace persona".
Let your freak flag fly (I say to myself). Sometimes I wonder if I can ever fully let my hair down again. There aren't many people in my life now who can relate to the part of me who is not a part of them, if that makes sense. Some people leave their youth behind and forget it, and others (like us) packed it for the journey. You are the sum of your whole life - before, during and after - and you are free to be who you are. Sounds easy, but it's still possible.
Almost cut my hair It happened just the other day It's gettin' kinda long I coulda said it was in my way But I didn't and I wonder why I feel like letting my freak flag fly Yes, I feel like I owe it to someone Must be because I had a flu for Christmas And I'm not feeling up to par It increases my paranoia Like looking at my mirror and seeing a police car But I'm not giving in an inch to fear 'Cause I promised myself this year I feel like I owe it to someone When I finally get myself together I'm going to get down in that sunny southern weather And I'll find a place beside the Lamb Separate the wheat from the chaff I feel like I owe it To someone, yeah
Growing your hair long in the 70s was a fuc$ you to the establisment and your parents. I hated getting my hair cut. My father used to bother me to cut it.
I hope you're doing fine these days. The content you provide for us who enjoy watching reactors has a value that certainly deserves some monitory gratuity. I'd be happy to contribute to your expenses if I knew where to send you a check. I would hire you to do any job you wanted and be my next door neighbor.@@JMBOYTV
I believe this is the most important song of the boomer generation. David's vocals, Neil and Stephen's lead guitars, and especially the message, make this song better than Stairway, Hotel California, or Freebird. David's reference to the Lamb reminds us that it's all about peace and love. (Tony Bennett became a pacifist after witnessing the horrors of WWII and the Nazi camps as a infantryman, and UK's great Field Marshall Alanbrooke wrote to his wife about the madness of war and the importance of not romanticizing it.)
Nope and NOT AN ANTIWAR SONG like Fairweather fans think...there was a protest about young kids hanging out on Sunset strip who had the cops called on them for loitering....so nothing to do with war
@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN You're the one who got it wrong. The song about the Sunset Strip was Stephen's For What It's Worth when he was in Buffalo Springfield. Almost Cut My Hair by David Crosby most definitely an antiwar and support for the long hairs. I accept your apology.
AWESOME!!. This has been an Anthem for an entire generation. I haven't cut my hair in over 10 years (since retired). Thanks again JM... TOO COOL.
Should have done live 4 way street version way better...too bad you did the wimpy version
This song inspired many of us back then. My hair was down to my elbows while I worked at Fender building the Rhodes Electric Pianos 1972-77. Then I cut it for work (medical supplies) until 2011.... Retired. Not since, or ever will again.
How cool!
I very likely played this very song on my old '75 Fender Rhodes --- maybe it was one that you built! ✌🎶
Wish I still had it...
1975... No Doubt I built it and wish I had it too. @@lisarainbow9703
All four wrote and sang lead.... 4 Guitar Players with a Bass and Drummer.... "Classic Rock" at it's finest.
Always loved this song. Powerful. Still makes me tear up.
Back in them days growing your hair long was as much a political statement as a personal choice. It stood for a lot more than just being a fashion of the times.
I think that a lot of people these days aren't aware of the truth of your statements and the harassment we faced for wearing our hair long both as unwarranted attention from the police and violence at the hands of local troublemakers, people who didn't accept that "the times they are a-changin"...
Bob Seger described it perfectly. It was a difficult times just because of length of hair. Thankfully times have improved but still painful for being different.
@@coinneachmaclellan3121 no shirts no shoes no service.. 😊
@@KittyCarlile-490 I can agree with no shoes. Feet are gross
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.- "OHIO"... nuf said
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Big Soul JMBOY bringing the vibe today...Again! Your commentary and musical intellect are always top-shelf. You've got the music
flowing through your heart and soul - and it shows. Thank you for all your hard work and the great music. You're greatly
appreciated.
One of the best bands EVER!! 😊
A great protest song from 1970, they were the voice of protest for many back then and they did it with strong emotion.
Thank you, one of my favorite songs.
Great Picture, Great Hair... TOO COOL
Letterman, after retiring from 35 years of LATE NITE, shaved everyday,..35 years....that was his answer to some schmuck that asked, " Hey Dave, what's up with the beard?...hey kids out there...earn it.
C.S.N. in your Playlist, I just smile, again.
Don't forget Young.
The incomparable David Crosby!
JM... YOU just added the name of a ICONIC Band with three members all from Legendary bands prior.... David Crosby from "The Byrds".... Steven Stills from "Buffalo Springfield".... Graham Nash from "The Hollies". All are legends before combining to form C.S.N. Later joined by Neil Young from Buffalo Springfield. This album is hanging on the wall in my music room (see video my place)... #65 New artist since Jan 14th
Not later this has Neil on this album
Wow, thank you for this!!
I remember how connected we were then. Glad to see more GenZs guys with long hair.♥️
Thanks, this was my favorite cut on this album...way back in the day.
David wrote this song the day after Robert Kennedy was assassinated.
Wow. If that's a true fact..I'm even more in love with this song. Thanks for that.
Awesome reaction! So glad you really get this song. Loved seeing your long hair. You should grow it again. Hi from NYC.
You forgot Neil Young who is prominent on lead guitar here. Crosby wrote and sang the song. They're billed as Crosby, Stills, Nash AND Young!
Yup Neil gave them a hard edge to the wimpy crap
I recorded them Live at Doubleday Field Cooperstown N.Y. doing this song (at my page) It was an incredible experience for the crowd fortunate enough to be there.
Steven Stills (Guitarist here) with Buffalo Springfield - "For What It's Worth".... Legendary Protest song
But with Ritchie Furay and Los Lobos doing live in Boulder Colorado much much better.....
Watch it on TH-cam and usually overplayed...Buffalo Springfield did much better songs but wimps stuck on For What it's Worth...it has merit but like others of their song never played...how bout Leave....or Childs Claim to Fame or Uno Mundo or Questions which Crosby Stills Nash and Young later ...
One of my favorite songs
CSN(&Y) is an epic and iconic band. They were well known for their songs of protest, among so many others in their huge catalog. This song was an important song due to the fact that back in the '70s the "establishment" was so anti-long hair and anti-hippy. I highly encourage you to dive more into this band, as their vocal harmonies are legendary. Thanks for such a great choice and reaction! ✌💙✌
And for their wimpy girly boy ones too
@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN That doesn't even make any sense. Stick to your day job.
The last verse..., like you said, "Continued On With What Made Him Happy"....David bought a farm and started raising sheep and growing Wheat. and smoking a lot of his other crop.
This song live....1st video I ever posted here at YT... Live at C-Town N.Y.
☮️💙💙💙🔥😎we all had very big hair!
Fantastic reaction.
2:20 This is a David Crosby song - he did 9 months in Texas for drug possession during the mid 1980s.
Great song and reaction. Cool that your hair was so long. Mine is waist length. Please listen to the original version of Smooth with Rob Thomas and Carlos Santana. I really think that you will enjoy this.
Original meaning "official video"? Hope so as it really sets the mood for that amazing song.
Nice to see a brother getting into this white boy music lol!
Best song on the entire album, the album is superb. I can't understand the lyrics 'cause I'm bald though. "Country Girl" and "Carry On" are some other great tracks on the album.
Wooden Ships, 20 + 4...did they ever do a bad song?
4 Way Street Version much better!!!!
4 Way Street a much better album unless you got top 40 wimps requesting
@@nancywest1926yup they wimped out later....after they broke up and reformed was never the same too wimpy
@nancywest1926 wasted on the way, southern cross wimpy unimaginable crappy stuff that people bought...kinda like when Joe Walsh did that stupid song about his maseratti doing 185. Stupid song wimpy lyrics just done cause he needed money real quick...anotherwords they sold out...check out when they appeared on David Steinbecks show and did Down By The River live.....but no one watches that..kinda like with Neil oooooh let's just hear his so so acoustic cause Long live songs don't fit on top 40 garbage radio..
It was I hate the reaction channels....Southern Man Down By The River much better than this but wimps ask for a harvest Moon which wasn't great but it was on PBS over and over while they skip his best stuff
One of my favorites always
DUDE!!... This song is in my TOP 10 GREATEST OF ALL TIME.... Just sayin'
I believe it is the most important song of "our" generation. David's vocals, Neil and Stephen's lead guitars, and the message make this song better than Hotel California and Freebird.
Aren't you glad you did this little jingle.
It's too bad most of us feel the need to conform to the norm for jobs, better service, etc. Hard to hold on to our identity sometimes. I'm 69. Too old to care abt what others think, right? But generally I'm too self conscious to be who I want to be. Habits. People over the yrs are used to seeing my "workplace persona".
Let your freak flag fly (I say to myself). Sometimes I wonder if I can ever fully let my hair down again. There aren't many people in my life now who can relate to the part of me who is not a part of them, if that makes sense. Some people leave their youth behind and forget it, and others (like us) packed it for the journey. You are the sum of your whole life - before, during and after - and you are free to be who you are. Sounds easy, but it's still possible.
and Young!
They performed the song "Woodstock" at the event.
Wow overplayed top 40 for 14 years Olds to feel cool
Fantasy Football Draft tonight. My 38th consecutive year. GO Raiders
Almost cut my hair
It happened just the other day
It's gettin' kinda long
I coulda said it was in my way
But I didn't and I wonder why
I feel like letting my freak flag fly
Yes, I feel like I owe it to someone
Must be because I had a flu for Christmas
And I'm not feeling up to par
It increases my paranoia
Like looking at my mirror and seeing a police car
But I'm not giving in an inch to fear
'Cause I promised myself this year
I feel like I owe it to someone
When I finally get myself together
I'm going to get down in that sunny southern weather
And I'll find a place beside the Lamb
Separate the wheat from the chaff
I feel like I owe it
To someone, yeah
Huh, great great song 😤
Yeah we know how it goes....STOP
Yeah WE KNOW HOW IT GOES .....STOP
Go back to bed.@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😭
don't forget -- Young ...
I feel like -- I owe it - to someone ...
Feel like , uh, letting my freak Flag Fly!
Yeah, I had hair down to the middle of my back in the day. That hair made a statement about where you stood politically.
Much better when they do electric
recommend
Southern Man, Neil Young
🤭🤭i used to let my freak flag fly back in the 70’s and 89’s. Now im just bald😮
Hippie Anthem
Nope stop...not hippie at all
Growing your hair long in the 70s was a fuc$ you to the establisment and your parents. I hated getting my hair cut. My father used to bother me to cut it.
So,, My Friend, the question is.... Did you get the job?
I was on the brink of landing it and then March 2020 hit LOL
I hope you're doing fine these days. The content you provide for us who enjoy watching reactors has a value that certainly deserves some monitory gratuity. I'd be happy to contribute to your expenses if I knew where to send you a check. I would hire you to do any job you wanted and be my next door neighbor.@@JMBOYTV
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Finally one of their better songs but Neil Young made them much better
The album is from CSN & YOUNG ....it's not a CSN album..........major difference .
But their 4 Way Street Album much much better
Fine😡 i guess ill mention neil young. The biggest name in that band😮. Dude you have to post your hair photo🤘❤️
Should have done 4 way Street Live Album
C, S, N... & Y
I believe this is the most important song of the boomer generation. David's vocals, Neil and Stephen's lead guitars, and especially the message, make this song better than Stairway, Hotel California, or Freebird. David's reference to the Lamb reminds us that it's all about peace and love. (Tony Bennett became a pacifist after witnessing the horrors of WWII and the Nazi camps as a infantryman, and UK's great Field Marshall Alanbrooke wrote to his wife about the madness of war and the importance of not romanticizing it.)
Nooooopeee
Nope and NOT AN ANTIWAR SONG like Fairweather fans think...there was a protest about young kids hanging out on Sunset strip who had the cops called on them for loitering....so nothing to do with war
@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN You're the one who got it wrong. The song about the Sunset Strip was Stephen's For What It's Worth when he was in Buffalo Springfield. Almost Cut My Hair by David Crosby most definitely an antiwar and support for the long hairs. I accept your apology.