This is the best version of this song... by far. Incredible. A man and his voice + guitar + harmonica... no other accompaniment... wow. Absolutely fucking epic.
I also was enchanted on the night it played on snl. I recorded each snl including the rerun the same yea then I lost the vhsc tape and felt true loss and sadness although I had seen the official vid, but it wasn't the same as the snl live performance. Time marches on but each year there is a harvest moon. This 2022 h.m. is due in Oct but here I am. Now where can one acquire a copycwithoutvthe double screen?
I have become addicted to playing this song on my guitar and have played little else in the last 4 or 5 months. What is it about this song? It most definitely makes me well up with tears when Neil sings it. There is something ethereal about it - I don't know what it is but it has captured my soul and it won't let go. I think it is my favourite song of all time. Music that can make you cry for no apparent reason is extremely powerful, definitely something very, very special is going on here and I whole-heartedly embrace it even though I can't begin to understand it. Keep on rockin'in the free world guys!😊
bro i cry watching youtube videos so thats not saying much. There is no best at everything because opinions and feelings are mortal and its good to view everything as equal no matter what ;)
When Neil Young gets Introduced at The Last Waltz and starts singing 'Helpless' , Robbie Robertson looks up to the heavens ,smiles and shakes his head in ecstacy as Neil starts singing . Thats what Neil Young's voice and music does to the soul .....
I remember watching this live on SNL back in the early 90s. We were really quite mesmerized. It’s as if he’s the only person in the room. It’s just complete silence in that place. Incredible
This was my first conscious exposure to neil young. This song filled me with the possibility of love again...lol..I was only like 12 or 13 when I first heard it in the early 90's on pbs. I rediscovered it again at 17 ....oh, to be young and in love. Beatiful song
I was 19?, this is specifically Saturday night live 1987 or 86. I was sitting on my girlfriend's parent's couch waiting for her sister to go to bed to start my finger bang etc...strategy and then this comes on. Fuck duran duran....what the hell!?!? Soul scratching love.
@@RobbiePfunder - Dobro (stringed instrument) as played on the album and here: th-cam.com/video/n2MtEsrcTTs/w-d-xo.html Without accompaniment, Neil Young just plays harmonic rings on his guitar instead. Not really hard but he makes it look effortless. Well, he did write the melody and has played it thousands of times by now so no surprise.
Neil Young is the only human being that can get away with that voice...the combination of his songwriting and melodic genius gives credibility and validation to that singing voice of his. There will never be another Neil Young.
His voice is more relaxed here than with a band, which makes the high notes more pleasant. On some versions his vocal chords are tighter and the head voice has no vibrato as a result. Wonderful!
Hey......Susana of Ventura......It really IS one of the most Beautiful Songs ever, And....One of the most Important one's, too......because it's so Dang necessary for All of us to hear such a Lovely piece of music, for all of our Soul's. That's an impossible Pipe-dream I know, but I really do wish that it WAS possible...!!
This is my absolute favorite song in existence and specifically because of this performance. Now in my late 30s and it just hits and resonates every single time I hear or see it.
I have been playing the song over and over again just like the rest of you! First time I hear the song was about 2 weeks ago, and I love it. It's so mellow!
So true...I heard this Neil Young classic today on 89.9 and thought of you baby...your little kitty has a special story about this song and you...please remind me to tell you one day...sending you lots of little smiles...xoox me
I saw this live when I was maybe 12 or 13, and I recall being stunned by the beauty of the song, and just thinking it just felt like an incredible moment in late night television. In retrospect, maybe one of the musical high points that SNL cast saw, and that was when Hartman, Farley, Carvey, Nealon, Myers, Meadows, Sandler, Spade, etc. were in the cast. Neil never slowed down after that either. He’s still the real deal.
Simple chord arrangements, great Martin acoustics, powerful strumming, dropped D, this guy could take chicken shit and make chicken salad every time. Great songwriter, singer and player.
I did a little searching and found it aired originally 12/05/1992 - Thanks! www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/season-18/episode/8-tom-arnold-with-neil-young-63676
P goodness gracious! Oh my God my goodness gracious! Oh my God he's so beautiful to me and you know what he fell in love with some Well this woman that was actually in it Anyway oh my gosh, are you freaking kidding me? I just left myself. Thank you for your songs. Oh my goodness gracious
Thank you so much for posting this. I've been searching for it on and off for at least 10 years. I remember seeing it live as a 16-year old, completely transfixed by his performance. I'd never seen anyone play guitar like that, and I was just learning. Still can't properly do harmonics like that!
Stacia M... me too! I remember being chilled to the core seeing this live on SNL... what an awesome song. I feel so privileged to exist in this version of reality!
Neil usually has another player do the Harmonics part but as you can see it can be done by yourself. It's not a hard part you just need the practice to get the feel & the hardest part is the final note in the progression. I am more a rock player but have always loved Neil's work especially this tune. I would share a bit though it's an older song I wrote for electric guitar back in my younger days . If you would like to hear it here's the Link. th-cam.com/video/RHj04fFTrZI/w-d-xo.html or click on my green icon button & click Lost Time. I also play much acoustic stuff & this song was one of my favorites . Usually do what He does & let someone else do the Harmonic part as you see how much it slows him down to try & stay smooth . That's the really tough part if you want to do all the parts at the same sitting.
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This is the best version of this song... by far. Incredible. A man and his voice + guitar + harmonica... no other accompaniment... wow. Absolutely fucking epic.
I keep playing videos of Neil performing this song over and over again. It’s a thing of beauty, the tune his voice and the lyrics.
mate, i have dropped into the same hole in the last month. its an addictive wormhole to fall into.
Count me In guys…. I’ve been doing the same thing.
I also was enchanted on the night it played on snl. I recorded each snl including the rerun the same yea then I lost the vhsc tape and felt true loss and sadness although I had seen the official vid, but it wasn't the same as the snl live performance. Time marches on but each year there is a harvest moon. This 2022 h.m. is due in Oct but here I am.
Now where can one acquire a copycwithoutvthe double screen?
voice of the century.
I consider this to be the best live musical performance ever recorded on SNL. Saw it live as it happened and nearly cried.
Yessir. I was there, too.
I have become addicted to playing this song on my guitar and have played little else in the last 4 or 5 months. What is it about this song? It most definitely makes me well up with tears when Neil sings it. There is something ethereal about it - I don't know what it is but it has captured my soul and it won't let go. I think it is my favourite song of all time. Music that can make you cry for no apparent reason is extremely powerful, definitely something very, very special is going on here and I whole-heartedly embrace it even though I can't begin to understand it. Keep on rockin'in the free world guys!😊
Me too. I was about 3/4 through a 40 oz Miller and was just floored.
bro i cry watching youtube videos so thats not saying much. There is no best at everything because opinions and feelings are mortal and its good to view everything as equal no matter what ;)
^everybody knows that btw
Neil Young is a living legend, a gift to the world.
When Neil Young gets Introduced at The Last Waltz and starts singing 'Helpless' , Robbie Robertson looks up to the heavens ,smiles and shakes his head in ecstacy as Neil starts singing . Thats what Neil Young's voice and music does to the soul .....
Such a beautiful and soulful song it moves me to tears.
Mary Ann Dull me too... I listen to it over and over again... and cry every time...
Me too. I thought I was going thru menopause at 41
Yup I hear you..
have always loved Neil young. .this is so wonderful i have same same feelings as you its just so lovely..
A voice like velvet, my absolut favorite song! Let this song go trough my veins many times a day
Whoever posted this 10 years ago...thanks, from the bottom of my heart❤
I remember watching this live on SNL back in the early 90s. We were really quite mesmerized. It’s as if he’s the only person in the room. It’s just complete silence in that place. Incredible
Absolutely fantastic. This version got me hooked 30 years ago.
What pisses me off is that no matter how well we learn to play this song, we ain't gonna make it sound this good.
no shame in that
So true! He is a true master!
Just keep trying…
It's owned by Neil, one can only borrow or.
the reverb is tasty.
I am 43 and I got my 70 year old mom hooked on this song. The most beautiful song I have ever heard. No joke.
This was my first conscious exposure to neil young. This song filled me with the possibility of love again...lol..I was only like 12 or 13 when I first heard it in the early 90's on pbs. I rediscovered it again at 17 ....oh, to be young and in love. Beatiful song
I was 19?, this is specifically Saturday night live 1987 or 86. I was sitting on my girlfriend's parent's couch waiting for her sister to go to bed to start my finger bang etc...strategy and then this comes on. Fuck duran duran....what the hell!?!? Soul scratching love.
Now this is real music. Incredibly beautiful!!!
Brings back bittersweet memories, love it ❤❤❤
I like how he effortlessly inserts the Dobro parts while playing solo.
whats dobro
@@RobbiePfunder - Dobro (stringed instrument) as played on the album and here: th-cam.com/video/n2MtEsrcTTs/w-d-xo.html Without accompaniment, Neil Young just plays harmonic rings on his guitar instead. Not really hard but he makes it look effortless. Well, he did write the melody and has played it thousands of times by now so no surprise.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written and performed!
Romance at its finest, but only with this voice....Neil Young.....a legend
Neil Young is the only human being that can get away with that voice...the combination of his songwriting and melodic genius gives credibility and validation to that singing voice of his. There will never be another Neil Young.
This song is magic! Love this all by Neil version. He's great.
Yes He is so fantastic!! It's wonderful to listen to him! Makes me happy aölso when I am sad..gives comfort... so nice..Glad you like him!
His voice is more relaxed here than with a band, which makes the high notes more pleasant. On some versions his vocal chords are tighter and the head voice has no vibrato as a result. Wonderful!
I still recall seeing this on SNL back in the day. It made a huge impact on me then and it still resonates to this day.
Me too.
Me too.
its just doesnt get any better.. one of my favorite.
Great memories of the early 90s when I was in college. Fun!
Guy is just one of a kind, incredible all on his own. It’s impossible to be that good.
Hey......Susana of Ventura......It really IS one of the most Beautiful Songs ever, And....One of the most Important one's, too......because it's so Dang necessary for All of us to hear such a Lovely piece of music, for all of our Soul's. That's an impossible Pipe-dream I know, but I really do wish that it WAS possible...!!
such an original songwriter and performer....true genius. so free
Remember just falling asleep when you were a kid this song makes dreams.
Wow so stunning to hear live just like a recording ! Just an epic performance
Prolly my favorite Neil Young Song.
The first time I heard this song, it was performed by Poolside. I didn't know it was Neil's song. This is a beautiful song.
absolutely beautiful. Neil one of the best!
This is my absolute favorite song in existence and specifically because of this performance. Now in my late 30s and it just hits and resonates every single time I hear or see it.
This was the first song that my better half sent to me.What a way to say she loved me always. 🥰💘
When his name came up recently this is the first song that came to me and i remember this performance on SNL Fantastic song 👍🏽👊✌🏼🎙
So simple... so beautiful.
Prefer the guy on the left
I have been playing the song over and over again just like the rest of you! First time I hear the song was about 2 weeks ago, and I love it. It's so mellow!
His voice sounds like it was just yesterday,,love his songs
Simples, calmo, sem exageros. Voz, violão e Deus. Nada mais......
Happy 70th Birthday Neil!!-Love you....
So true...I heard this Neil Young classic today on 89.9 and thought of you baby...your little kitty has a special story about this song and you...please remind me to tell you one day...sending you lots of little smiles...xoox me
Great song by neal. Only he could make it sound like this. Makes my eyes water.
Still a great song. Brings back the good times 👍
Goddamn beautiful voice!❤❤
Always listen to this tune dad loved as we all did the singer Neil young had so much pain in his earlier years xx
Those harmonics aren't easy to hit like that. But he makes it look easy lol. Great musician
It’s so crazy how easy he make this whole thing look while singing truly legendary guitar player
Twice the artist
You get 5 thumbs up from me for posting this snl version.
Xcellent solo performance of a tear jerker beauty of a song.
Thank you.
I saw this live when I was maybe 12 or 13, and I recall being stunned by the beauty of the song, and just thinking it just felt like an incredible moment in late night television. In retrospect, maybe one of the musical high points that SNL cast saw, and that was when Hartman, Farley, Carvey, Nealon, Myers, Meadows, Sandler, Spade, etc. were in the cast. Neil never slowed down after that either. He’s still the real deal.
Imho, if the song Stardust had never been written, this would be the most beautiful song of all time
Why you're artists so beautiful
Thank you for posting this. It is my favorite solo performance by Neil. Absolutely Perfect.
I saw this on SNL such a good performance.
@@bewaremyswirlyblades6775 I cant remember what the other was. I was too blown away by what he did here.
Just wonderful - so many good memories tied with this song!
Infinitely better than the studio version.
Simple chord arrangements, great Martin acoustics, powerful strumming, dropped D, this guy could take chicken shit and make chicken salad every time. Great songwriter, singer and player.
xtc1957 Nanny
Right on !!
Dropped d gives it a nice bass line
When I saw Crosby Stills Nash and YOUNG...
Mah man did this song for his solo.. 💖
I was a freshman at U of Montana when it aired. We left Charlie B's early that sat night to get home and catch this. It was worth it.
Can you tell me what year? This was a significant view for me as I watched it live, but don't remember the month/year...
It would've been winter of 91-92
I did a little searching and found it aired originally 12/05/1992 - Thanks! www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/season-18/episode/8-tom-arnold-with-neil-young-63676
@@keseysvenisonchili December 1992... just before Christmas Break.
@@fatandyboy6856 December 1992... just before Christmas Break.
Lovely song ❤
These song always brings tears to my eyes..
Great stuff.....epic Neil Young.....just him and guitar.....
NY Willa.ways be my favorite musician. Just GREAT. And I’ve seen many in my lifetime....
Just beautiful
I'm seeing double here. Four Neil's!
what a beautiful song and talented song writer.
WOW beautiful!!!
The Greatest Melody Ever?
such a good song.
best, most soulfully delicate version of this song, very nice to learn how to play to
I have this song in my head all morning. Now I’m playing it.
Such a great dance tune!
His best song ever...
yes I love it & remember this performance so well.
Neil young at his brilliant best , CSN&Y the greatest of all time
This is BEAUTIFUL, and far superior to the studio version.
One of my favorite songs💗
I'm 18 and this is my favourite song...I could never get sick of it. It's so timeless and sentimental, such a wistful classic
wow. I've not seen this version before. this is incredible
Parece de outro mundo ❤️🥇
P goodness gracious! Oh my God my goodness gracious! Oh my God he's so beautiful to me and you know what he fell in love with some Well this woman that was actually in it Anyway oh my gosh, are you freaking kidding me? I just left myself. Thank you for your songs. Oh my goodness gracious
I love it!!!
Simply a legend
His best song in my opinion.
brilliant
In still in love with Neil Young 🌱
Thank you so much for posting this. I've been searching for it on and off for at least 10 years. I remember seeing it live as a 16-year old, completely transfixed by his performance. I'd never seen anyone play guitar like that, and I was just learning. Still can't properly do harmonics like that!
Stacia M... me too! I remember being chilled to the core seeing this live on SNL... what an awesome song. I feel so privileged to exist in this version of reality!
Neil usually has another player do the Harmonics part but as you can see it can be done by yourself. It's not a hard part you just need the practice to get the feel & the hardest part is the final note in the progression. I am more a rock player but have always loved Neil's work especially this tune. I would share a bit though it's an older song I wrote for electric guitar back in my younger days . If you would like to hear it here's the Link. th-cam.com/video/RHj04fFTrZI/w-d-xo.html or click on my green icon button & click Lost Time. I also play much acoustic stuff & this song was one of my favorites . Usually do what He does & let someone else do the Harmonic part as you see how much it slows him down to try & stay smooth . That's the really tough part if you want to do all the parts at the same sitting.
The most amazing song written in DROP D tunning on the guitar :)
Good to see & hear this again. & hey it was recorded in Tucson, AZ. Doubly cool.
The best!!
Thanks Thanks It It was was really really good good
What a tune!
if you cross your eyes just right, you'll see Neil in 3d.
Muito Bonito !!!
Música Linda 💚 💛 🇧🇷
Magic
It’s a Harvest Moon tonight Xxxx
Thanks for uploading this!
Just. Wow.
This song gives me goosebumps, just beautiful.
Perfection 👌
Love this song used to dance to it with my husband.
I remember seeing this live on SNL and being floored. I though, OK, Neil's career is far, far from over.
Lot of harmonics. Didn't miss one !!
Today's "artist" can only wish.....