CUBAN lyrics, at the end of the song; "What beauty Cuba brings me, The queen of the caribbean Sea, There’s no blood in the sun or sky. Oh, how sad I cannot go. Oh go, oh go, go."
Watching these reaction videos can be an interesting experience for me. I just turned 60, and it feels like my life is now officially over. When you said that you had never heard of CSN, as so often is the case when I watch young people on these, my mind is blown because as current as I try to be, in my mind it would not be realistically possible to have not heard of Crosby, Stills, and Nash (and Young). They are definitely well within the pantheon of superstars. Then I feel about 160 years old, and a little sad. But it's all a matter of perspective. I remember how grateful to have not been born before this music, and to have witnessed the creation of so much timeless music. I got to see many of them before they turned 65, when it was all alive and new. And I feel privileged to have been alive to see it. I enjoyed the joyousness of your reaction. If you didn't feel that vibration, then you missed out. But this is one of those compositions that everyone loves. There are certain tunes that are pretty much impossible for a human to dislike. This is one of those songs. I think a person would need to be pretty deranged not to really enjoy listening to this one. It is probably considered to be their standard, but they have such an extensive library of great songs. I prefer their more rock sounding stuff. I think "Long time gone" is a great example of a song that is as lyrically relevant in 2021 as in 1969. I particularly like "Carry on/Questions". Especially the Questions part. It is a time travel song for me. I'm on a Greyhound bus rolling into the morning, with that song looping through my thoughts as the foggy night rolls past.✌️🤙😎
Crosby (ex Byrds), Stills (ex Buffalo Springfield) and Nash (ex Hollies) were one of the first 'Supergroups', Neil Young later joined to become CSN&Y. All were singer songwriters and guitarists in their own right and as you can hear also harmonised beautifully.
Young was added because Stills was the only capable guitarist to play their songs, so the record company asked Stills wouldn’t it be better if they added another guitarist like Young?
There are no background singers here; just an incredibly organic blending of their unique voices and instrumentals. I’m happy that this lovely young lady has discovered this great music!
Judy Collins had, shortly after their break up, joined a movement in psychology that felt that attachments to people hindered mental health. The references to days of the week, the "schedule" you mentioned, was about that. Collins was no longer going to be his partner and any meetings would need to be short and scheduled ahead of time. Their relationship had gone from romantic to more platonic and he wrote the song about all the feelings tied to it.
This song's called "Suite: Judy BLue Eyes" because a 'suite', musically speaking, is a song composed of separate elements that are thematically linked. So these are the levels you're talking about in the title.
You definitely clarified that for me cuz I had no clue. I can agree with the other person that commented when they said it could be word play or a double.. at the end of the day, the song is one of those that will stick in your head. Thanks
I was at a CSNY concert the night Nixon resigned. Crosby announced it and the band started playing the intro to Ohio and then broke into Carry On. Unforgettable show.
Stephen Stills is singing the lead (lowest voice) David Crosby is in the middle, Graham Nash singing the top parts. Depending on the song, any of them can sing lead, but they all do harmonies.
Correct! Crosby was "the wonderful glue" (paraphrasing Stills in a Bob Costas Later interview) that held the three voices together. Same as George Harrison in the Beatles. You cannot easily pick them out aurally as you can the higher and lower singers, but it's sure not the same without those middles.
CSN is known for their harmonies. Also there were a few albums where Neil Young joined them. The song "Ohio" is one of the great anti war protest songs. It tells about when the Ohio National Guard killed 4 unarmed student protesters at Kent State University. On May 4th 1970 the students there were protesting the Vietnam War. So many other great CSN songs. Woodstock, Teach Your Children, Love the One You're With, Cathedral, and so many more.
Other CSN/CSNY songs you must give a listen to: "Woodstock," "Carry On," and "Wooden Ships." You'll be glad you did... :) Oh, I almost forgot - "Dark Star" and "Just A Song Before I Go." These guys are just masterful musicians/songwriters.
Judy Collins had a beautiful voice, and had some nice hits like "Both Sides Now", written by Graham Nash's girlfriend, Joni Mitchell, who you should also react to, singing "Big Yellow Taxi" or "Help Me", "Free Man In Paris" or "Woodstock", which was also a big hit for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
He is very highly rated in his legacy, but unusually, he still is underrated despite receiving ample adulation throughout his career. CSN&Y and their sidemen included great instrumentalists, but the vocals, harmonies, and songwriting were always front and center on record -- they opened it up to more Stills dazzle in concert. Stephen Stills demonstrated great creativity throughout his ongoing career that there is nothing he can't play with layers of technical brilliance. I must add that he wrote this classic love "suite" for Judy Collins, but as a solo artist, also wrote a great hippie anthem with the famous chorus "If you can't be with the one you love, Honey love the one you're with". Radical free love pervert kids taking over the world Maude!!!!
One of the beautiful things about CSN and CSNY is that no one really sings backing vocals. The harmonies are the lead vocals. All members were seasoned songwriters in their own right and each brought their own material for the group to mesh into their signature sound. Each of them had come from bands and backgrounds where harmonies were also part of their organic sound, particularly Graham Nash from The Hollies and David Crosby from The Byrds. Stephen Stills came from Buffalo Springfield and, before that, was part of a duo in Greenwich Village with Peter Tork. Stills had auditioned for The Monkees and almost had the part, but the producers had reservations, so he recommended his good friend Peter, who was exactly right for the role. Music history would have been very different had Stills been a Monkee and not being par of Buffalo Springfield and CSN and sometimes Y. This song is honestly just the tip of the iceberg for a raft of great songs from this group.
Steven Stills is so thoroughly underated, whether solo or as a third of CSN. Glad that you loved this. But of course you would. From the same album - LADY OF THE ISLAND From Graham Nash (and about Joni Mitchell). GUINEVERE From David Crosby Peace -
Another point of interest. All three of them (Crosby, Stills and Nash) have been elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on two separate occasions. As members of C,S & N. As well as Crosby (Byrds) Nash (Hollies) Stills (Buffalo Springfield) Quite an accomplishment.
CSN (and later Y) made their debut at Woodstock (I was there) and I believe only played acoustic there. They were one of the first super-groups created from some of the best singers from other groups: Steven Stills from Buffalo Springfield, Graham Nash (with his super-high voice) from the Hollies and David Crosby from the Birds. All of these groups were immortal in their own right but the combination of these voices (later joined by Neil Young), and their writing, guitar playing and harmonies...their music and musicianship stands the test of time. Glad you're enjoying it!
This Spanish Lyrics translation: How happy it makes me to think of Cuba, the smiles of the Caribbean Sea, Sunny sky has no blood, and how sad that I’m not able to go Oh go, oh go go
Their first real Gig together, was at Woodstock in '69. Coming from the bands, the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and the Hollies, their harmonies made them Stars!
What I really like about you as a music reactor, Rogue, is how much you get into the music and go with the flow of it! Analysis is fine, but just watching you enjoy the music is a treat in itself! Keep up the great work with your reactions!!
This was the caliber of music we listened to on the radio- can you believe it? Along with all the other great groups. Their harmonies were heavenly. These three each came from legendary harmony based groups- The Byrd’s, Buffalo Springfield and the Hollies. All worth exploring.
This “fun little love song” is one of the best songs EVER written and recorded. As a kid I always thought it was Sweet Judy Blues Eyes because of the color of her eyes which are spectacularly blue until I became a musician and realized it was Suite!
CS&N was one of the first supergroups. Steven Stills came from Buffalo Springfield, David Crosby came from The Byrds and Graham Nash from The Hollies. Later they invited Neil Young also from Buffalo Springfield to join the group.
Back in the early 70s they were playing in New York City and they sold out in minutes, I was out in Colorado, and I got a chance to see them at mile high stadium it was a great concert.
This one gets a HUGE "Thank You", Rogue. I have fun imagining that if Crosby Stills and Nash were to unite and perform with Pentatonix, there would be celestial miracles, and all the divine entities would stop whatever they're doing and come down to listen to the harmonies!!!! 😁👼😅👼
Pentatonix are not, artistically, in the same league as CSN, and their recordings sound overly processed. It would have been interesting to see what that would have sounded like though. Alas, that can never happen now.
@cablebrain interesting angle, although I disagree. Pentatonix live seem as effective as in their recorded efforts. I was imply playing "fantasy bands" in my head. ✌️☮️
Before I watch your reaction, I must tell you that this is my mum and (step)Dad's special song. They have been married 48 years now. Dad had the most wonderful singing voice and he did sing this to her. Along with "Words" by The Bee Gees, it was how he persuaded her to say yes. We adore him and this song makes me so happy; it's part of my family history.
A live performance of this song will give you a better understanding of this group. They were all guitarists and vocalists, and worked very well together onstage.
When I heard them at their first concert (on their way to Woodstock), this was the song that stood out as extraordinary among all of the other great songs they performed! That discovery is one of my favorite live musical memories!
Que linda me la traiga Cuba, la reina de la Mar Caribe. Cielo sol no tiene sangreahi, y que triste que no puedo vaya, Oh va, oh va, va. Loosely translated that is: How happy it makes me to think of Cuba, the smiles of the Caribbean Sea, Sunny sky has no blood, and how sad that I’m not able to go Oh go, oh go go
CSN& sometimes Y. A lot of talent there as a group and individually and with prior bands. All worth checking out. Graham Nash with the Hollies, Stephen Stills with Buffalo Springfield and David Crosby with the Byrds. Another song to check out is "Our House" by Graham Nash about his relationship with Joni Mitchell.
These guys had their ups and downs with drug use, personality clashes and creative differences over the course of their career, but when they wrote music and lyrics together they delivered for sure...and they just jelled and could naturally harmonize insanely well, this song showcases that.
I'm touched by your warmth, grace, and insight. This was one of the songs that warmed and sustained many of us during a period of fear, war, political upheaval, and societal change about which, at the time, the outcome was impossible to know. How wonderful that music can bring us back to our own humanity. Examples of the power of contemporary music include the protest songs of artists like Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan, and Joan Baez, as well as the many seminal rock songs that took up social commentary. Timeless classical pieces such as Samual Barber's "Adagio for Strings" (that was used in 1986 the film "Platoon" ), and Ralph Vaughan Williams' "Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis" also come to mind. Music can delight, reveal and heal. I'm delighted that you've taken up bridging generations of music. Many, many thanks.
If you can catch the live version of this song at Woodstock, you’ll be watching the first time they performed this song in public, it’s well worth watching history being made.
Someone probably already mentioned this, but they all sing, they all play guitar, and they all write. I've been listening to them since this first came out in '69 and they set my standard for harmony.
Well, I had fun watching you listen to this for the first time. Stills is not only singing lead and playing lead guitar, but by the magic of studio overdubs, he plays almost all the instruments on this song, with the exceptions of Crosby's & Nash's guitars, and Dallas Taylor's percussion. The Spanish connection you wonder about in this song is that Stills grew up mostly in Latin America, so the Spanish comes naturally to him, and there is a Latin feel to a many of his other songs. Judy Collins has said that the "schedule" you wonder about refers to the therapist appointments she had at the time. I am glad you have discovered CSN. Other commenters here have recommended some other wonderful Stills, CSN, and CSNY songs, but I don't see a recommendation for Haven't We Lost Enough, so I'll add it.
You should listen to the song "Guinevere" by the very same band, it's one of the few songs that still catches me of guard, having grown up with this music that's the one still not getting old:)
Guinevere, written and sung by David Crosby who has one of the greatest voices I've heard, live and on record, and at the age of 80 still playing and recording.
I saw CSNY in Oakland, CA Feb. 2000; after playing as a full band for a while, they broke off into their cliques and performed each clique's spotlight number(s); Stills and Young led a grungey-flavored version of "Cinnamon Girl", hearkening back to their shared stint in Buffalo Springfield. Crosby and Nash then took center stage for a sparse-but-elegant rendition of "Guinnevere". What a night. Later, Neil Young had his solo spot, playing a pipe organ-sounding keyboard on "After the Gold Rush" (nice nod to the Bay Area). I heard a couple of then 20-year old young women on the BART platform later, complaining about Neil Young "hogging the show", lol. I don't think they understood the complex interworkings of a super group like this. It's like an extended family, with different scrapbooks; you don't just mix all the photos together. But, their ticket money was just as green as mine, I suppose.
+1 Guinevere. Although I also never tire of the Crosby reverie called "All Along The Lee Shore". An interviewer asked David Crosby if he had mixed feelings about the second album, "Dejà Vu", given all the emotional things that happened at that time. He said no, because the music is great. "Carry On" is a masterpiece. Next question. That's a pretty high recommendation.
This is a really funky song ~ getting one primed for dancing, shaking up the rythm and absorbing it Judy blue eyes is a helluva Girl it appears ‘what have i got to lose’…??❗️ Really enjoy your presence with it RR🥂💫 you’ve got something great going on ‘au naturelle’ with this show thank you ~ think you should just keep on going…and going ‘do do do toot toot to to do do..!’ ✨💫 🪖
I remember the first time I heard this song. I was, maybe 14 or so, back in the seventies. It changed my world and opened me up to a whole new dimension of music. A truly epic track for sooo many reasons. Brilliant.
They each came from important bands. Stephen from Buffalo Springfield, David from The Byrds, and Graham from The Hollies. The title is a play on words - "Suite" refers to a musical form of several elements joined together and then there's "sweet" Judy Blue Eyes. Every song on this album was wonderful, but this one is special to many of us hearing it for the first time as teenagers. It prompted me to learn to play guitar and it happened to coincide with my own first/lost love. This song has a special place in my heart.
I actually had that album and that band at that time is called blind faith, but they all went on to have fantastic careers. They started another band, Crosby stills, Nash and Young. Judy is a singer & song writer. I loved her had her albums too. I was a teenager in the mid 1960’s so much great music during those days.
CSN, CSN&Y, CS, NS, and all they all made their own music as individuals. Plus they were all in other bands. So much good music. I saw CSN at Bethel Wood. I think the last time they were there and they were great even then as older musicians.
Crosby Stills and Nash are all about the harmonies - they have so many good songs. This brings me back to listening my parents records in the late 70s. My parents were also into playing guitar and singing with their friends and I would hear them doing C S & N songs while myself and the other kids ran around the house. Nice memories.
LOL, you always rewind at the best times. I Love it. I do the same thing all the time, some parts of songs you just have to hear a few times. Your face shows that your feeling the music
Another gem you just dicovered from the one and only "Crosby Still Nash and Young". Among my favorites from these group is also "Teach your children well."
Your reaction is superb. I love the way you get into the music physically, facially and emotionally. At the same time you are appreciating the harmonies, recognizing thematic changes so "the little gray cells" (as Poirot would put it) are clearly working all the time. Great multi-tasking 😃 On top of all that you have a wonderful smile, you are mind numbingly attractive and have the most beautiful hands I have see in a long time . For me this song was iconic. In 1969 we had not heard music like this with multiple time signatures, themes, rhythms and harmonies all in one song. Yes, the Beatles and the Beach Boys had done great albums that had cohesive themes but this was one of the first to do it in one song. They performed it I think first at Woodstock Festival in 1969 and in front of a crowd of 400, 000 +. In the film, Stills tells the audience "this out third Gig and I'm scared sh__less" 😁 At the time I was in Alaska playing in a band and I totally understood that. I was 24 and this just blew me away. All of them were already established stars in their own right and coming from hit groups so when they got together, we thought this is gonna be really great or a nuclear meltdown. Fortunately for all of us, it was they former. Thank you for this, it rekindled a whole set of great memories.
Thank you, it's been 50 yrs. since I've heard that song, and I had the album back then. I grew up and went to high school in Ca. as a big fan of Crosby, Stills, and, Nash..
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CUBAN lyrics, at the end of the song; "What beauty Cuba brings me,
The queen of the caribbean Sea,
There’s no blood in the sun or sky.
Oh, how sad I cannot go.
Oh go, oh go, go."
Watching these reaction videos can be an interesting experience for me. I just turned 60, and it feels like my life is now officially over. When you said that you had never heard of CSN, as so often is the case when I watch young people on these, my mind is blown because as current as I try to be, in my mind it would not be realistically possible to have not heard of Crosby, Stills, and Nash (and Young). They are definitely well within the pantheon of superstars. Then I feel about 160 years old, and a little sad. But it's all a matter of perspective. I remember how grateful to have not been born before this music, and to have witnessed the creation of so much timeless music. I got to see many of them before they turned 65, when it was all alive and new. And I feel privileged to have been alive to see it. I enjoyed the joyousness of your reaction. If you didn't feel that vibration, then you missed out. But this is one of those compositions that everyone loves. There are certain tunes that are pretty much impossible for a human to dislike. This is one of those songs. I think a person would need to be pretty deranged not to really enjoy listening to this one. It is probably considered to be their standard, but they have such an extensive library of great songs. I prefer their more rock sounding stuff. I think "Long time gone" is a great example of a song that is as lyrically relevant in 2021 as in 1969. I particularly like "Carry on/Questions". Especially the Questions part. It is a time travel song for me. I'm on a Greyhound bus rolling into the morning, with that song looping through my thoughts as the foggy night rolls past.✌️🤙😎
Crosby (ex Byrds), Stills (ex Buffalo Springfield) and Nash (ex Hollies) were one of the first 'Supergroups', Neil Young later joined to become CSN&Y. All were singer songwriters and guitarists in their own right and as you can hear also harmonised beautifully.
Neil Young was also in Buffalo with Stills but left to do his own thing
Yeah... when Neil joined they became a superduper group.
Young was added because Stills was the only capable guitarist to play their songs, so the record company asked Stills wouldn’t it be better if they added another guitarist like Young?
Now none of them are talking to the others.
Known then as "The Firm".
There are no background singers here; just an incredibly organic blending of their unique voices and instrumentals. I’m happy that this lovely young lady has discovered this great music!
The whole album is recommended, highly.
My favorite album of all times.
Agreed...a masterpiece...
Judy Collins had, shortly after their break up, joined a movement in psychology that felt that attachments to people hindered mental health. The references to days of the week, the "schedule" you mentioned, was about that. Collins was no longer going to be his partner and any meetings would need to be short and scheduled ahead of time.
Their relationship had gone from romantic to more platonic and he wrote the song about all the feelings tied to it.
CSN is one of the first great supergroups from the 60's/70's. Flawless harmonies on everything they put out. Amazing on recordings or live.
This song's called "Suite: Judy BLue Eyes" because a 'suite', musically speaking, is a song composed of separate elements that are thematically linked. So these are the levels you're talking about in the title.
Of course it is also a pun since it is inspired by "sweet" Judy Collins.
@@user-gt2uf8cq9y yes kind of like hip hop and a double meaning with the word play I guess.
You definitely clarified that for me cuz I had no clue. I can agree with the other person that commented when they said it could be word play or a double.. at the end of the day, the song is one of those that will stick in your head. Thanks
Check out Home Free singing Helplessly Hoping- it’s stellar.
Well put. I'd have been less succinct.
I was at a CSNY concert the night Nixon resigned. Crosby announced it and the band started playing the intro to Ohio and then broke into Carry On. Unforgettable show.
I would have flipped out! Just too great.
I was watching Jim Stafford open for the Righteous Brothers. So fitting since Jim was a writer on the Smother Bros Show Nixon hated and got cancelled.
Stephen Stills is singing the lead (lowest voice) David Crosby is in the middle, Graham Nash singing the top parts. Depending on the song, any of them can sing lead, but they all do harmonies.
Correct! Crosby was "the wonderful glue" (paraphrasing Stills in a Bob Costas Later interview) that held the three voices together. Same as George Harrison in the Beatles. You cannot easily pick them out aurally as you can the higher and lower singers, but it's sure not the same without those middles.
And playing all the instruments.
Three of the greatest singer/songwriter/ guitarists ever and unbeatable in their harmonies
Stills is singing the highest part in the 2nd section, and Crosby is the lowest part
CSN is known for their harmonies. Also there were a few albums where Neil Young joined them. The song "Ohio" is one of the great anti war protest songs. It tells about when the Ohio National Guard killed 4 unarmed student protesters at Kent State University. On May 4th 1970 the students there were protesting the Vietnam War. So many other great CSN songs. Woodstock, Teach Your Children, Love the One You're With, Cathedral, and so many more.
They are one. Truly. One of the most immeshed vocals of any group. They are not back up singers. It's pure harmony.
At 2:28, this is exactly what that piece of the song makes me feel. Love it!
Other CSN/CSNY songs you must give a listen to: "Woodstock," "Carry On," and "Wooden Ships." You'll be glad you did... :)
Oh, I almost forgot - "Dark Star" and "Just A Song Before I Go." These guys are just masterful musicians/songwriters.
Woodstock, gives me happy chills every damn time
IMHO, Matthew's Southern Comfort did the best cover of Woodstock. Check it out!
Woodstock written by Joni Mitchell who couldn't attend.
Just a Song Before I Go destroys me. Every time.
Long time gone
saying CSN have good harmonies is like saying the Big Bang was a good fire cracker, these 3 are absolute beyond incredible
Stephen spent his high school years in Costa Rica and that's an influence that has run all the way through his musical career.
Crosby, Stills and Nash, one of the powerhouse of the 60s, 70s etc. Well worth the listen to their harmonies. So amazing even after all these years.
Judy Collins was a great singer in her own right.
Judy Collins had a beautiful voice, and had some nice hits like "Both Sides Now", written by Graham Nash's girlfriend, Joni Mitchell, who you should also react to, singing "Big Yellow Taxi" or "Help Me", "Free Man In Paris" or "Woodstock", which was also a big hit for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Steven Stills is incredibly underrated as a guitar player.
So true. On their first album Stephen Stills played virtually all the guitar parts .
I love that he's using a Leslie in this recording. Always thought it was a signature sound of his.
Plays a mean B3 too.
He is very highly rated in his legacy, but unusually, he still is underrated despite receiving ample adulation throughout his career. CSN&Y and their sidemen included great instrumentalists, but the vocals, harmonies, and songwriting were always front and center on record -- they opened it up to more Stills dazzle in concert. Stephen Stills demonstrated great creativity throughout his ongoing career that there is nothing he can't play with layers of technical brilliance.
I must add that he wrote this classic love "suite" for Judy Collins, but as a solo artist, also wrote a great hippie anthem with the famous chorus "If you can't be with the one you love, Honey love the one you're with".
Radical free love pervert kids taking over the world Maude!!!!
One of the beautiful things about CSN and CSNY is that no one really sings backing vocals. The harmonies are the lead vocals. All members were seasoned songwriters in their own right and each brought their own material for the group to mesh into their signature sound. Each of them had come from bands and backgrounds where harmonies were also part of their organic sound, particularly Graham Nash from The Hollies and David Crosby from The Byrds. Stephen Stills came from Buffalo Springfield and, before that, was part of a duo in Greenwich Village with Peter Tork.
Stills had auditioned for The Monkees and almost had the part, but the producers had reservations, so he recommended his good friend Peter, who was exactly right for the role. Music history would have been very different had Stills been a Monkee and not being par of Buffalo Springfield and CSN and sometimes Y.
This song is honestly just the tip of the iceberg for a raft of great songs from this group.
"Carry On" is another great one I would highly recommend reacting to, or just listening to.
Graham Nash is from Manchester,and was the founding member of The Hollies.
Enjoyed your reaction to a piece of music I feel is a 20th century pop masterpiece.
Steven Stills lived in South or Central America because of his dads work. He spoke fluent Spanish. His talent on the acoustic guitar was exceptional.
Steven Stills is so thoroughly underated, whether solo or as a third of CSN.
Glad that you loved this. But of course you would.
From the same album -
LADY OF THE ISLAND
From Graham Nash (and about Joni Mitchell).
GUINEVERE
From David Crosby
Peace -
SEALS & CROFTS "HUMMINGBIRD"..A BEAUTIFUL MUST HEAR CLASSIC.
Rogue, you so GET IT..your movement shows this. Joy to the world.
Another point of interest. All three of them (Crosby, Stills and Nash) have been elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on two separate occasions. As members of C,S & N. As well as Crosby (Byrds) Nash (Hollies) Stills (Buffalo Springfield) Quite an accomplishment.
One of the best, And best known, Rock ballad, By 3 of the best voices in rock and roll. Peace out brothers
Technically, all 3 of them play guitar, and sing. CSN is an amazing group. Check out "Teach your children" :)
Jerry Garcia is playing Steel guitar, on Teach Your Children.
They have an enormous catelog of music. Try "Our House" written by Graham Nash for Joni Mitchell when they were a couple.
CSN (and later Y) made their debut at Woodstock (I was there) and I believe only played acoustic there. They were one of the first super-groups created from some of the best singers from other groups: Steven Stills from Buffalo Springfield, Graham Nash (with his super-high voice) from the Hollies and David Crosby from the Birds. All of these groups were immortal in their own right but the combination of these voices (later joined by Neil Young), and their writing, guitar playing and harmonies...their music and musicianship stands the test of time. Glad you're enjoying it!
CROSBY,, STILLS & NASH "MARRAKESH EXPRESS" & "SOUTHERN CROSS"..CLASSICS
This Spanish Lyrics translation: How happy it makes me to think of Cuba,
the smiles of the Caribbean Sea,
Sunny sky has no blood, and how sad that
I’m not able to go
Oh go, oh go go
Thanks! Best harmonies in the business.
Great song and great album
Their first real Gig together, was at Woodstock in '69. Coming from the bands, the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and the Hollies, their harmonies made them Stars!
Momma Cass Elliot introduced them to each other, she did well.
You are so sweet and natural and sensitive and intelligent, your commentary is a great pleasure to watch and hear
Brilliant, excellent wonderful song!!
That “do-do-do-do-do” part at the end was sampled by Cypress Hill in Armada Latina ft. Pit Bull and Marc Anthony. Really cool song.
What I really like about you as a music reactor, Rogue, is how much you get into the music and go with the flow of it! Analysis is fine, but just watching you enjoy the music is a treat in itself! Keep up the great work with your reactions!!
I agree. It's my first time watching you. The smile on your face told me how much you enjoyed the song.
This was the caliber of music we listened to on the radio- can you believe it? Along with all the other great groups. Their harmonies were heavenly. These three each came from legendary harmony based groups- The Byrd’s, Buffalo Springfield and the Hollies. All worth exploring.
Aah
Crosby Stills and Nash.
The very heart of Woodstock.
My second favorite of theirs, after “Southern Cross.”
Mine too. I hope she reacts to it.
This “fun little love song” is one of the best songs EVER written and recorded. As a kid I always thought it was Sweet Judy Blues Eyes because of the color of her eyes which are spectacularly blue until I became a musician and realized it was Suite!
My tribute to the song
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Had front row once at a fair and they sang SC it was amazing
Southern Cross is just so beautiful, every time I hear it it sounds fresh & new.
CS&N was one of the first supergroups. Steven Stills came from Buffalo Springfield, David Crosby came from The Byrds and Graham Nash from The Hollies. Later they invited Neil Young also from Buffalo Springfield to join the group.
Back in the early 70s they were playing in New York City and they sold out in minutes, I was out in Colorado, and I got a chance to see them at mile high stadium it was a great concert.
Your def the cutest reaction youtuber ive seen
This song would be ringing out from every dorm room window. We would all just stop and listen.
This one gets a HUGE "Thank You", Rogue. I have fun imagining that if Crosby Stills and Nash were to unite and perform with Pentatonix, there would be celestial miracles, and all the divine entities would stop whatever they're doing and come down to listen to the harmonies!!!! 😁👼😅👼
Until one David Crosby says something stupid to said divine entities who in retaliation curse all of mankind.
@@octurn Lmaooooo, that's both true and classic! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Or offers a saint a fatty then pulls a gun on Kirsten Maldonado 🤣😂🤣😂
Pentatonix are not, artistically, in the same league as CSN, and their recordings sound overly processed. It would have been interesting to see what that would have sounded like though. Alas, that can never happen now.
@cablebrain interesting angle, although I disagree. Pentatonix live seem as effective as in their recorded efforts. I was imply playing "fantasy bands" in my head. ✌️☮️
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Before I watch your reaction, I must tell you that this is my mum and (step)Dad's special song. They have been married 48 years now. Dad had the most wonderful singing voice and he did sing this to her. Along with "Words" by The Bee Gees, it was how he persuaded her to say yes. We adore him and this song makes me so happy; it's part of my family history.
A live performance of this song will give you a better understanding of this group. They were all guitarists and vocalists, and worked very well together onstage.
Check out the group Foxes and Fossils covering this song several years ago. Great harmonies.
When I heard them at their first concert (on their way to Woodstock), this was the song that stood out as extraordinary among all of the other great songs they performed! That discovery is one of my favorite live musical memories!
Que linda me la traiga Cuba,
la reina de la Mar Caribe.
Cielo sol no tiene sangreahi,
y que triste que no puedo vaya,
Oh va, oh va, va.
Loosely translated that is:
How happy it makes me to think of Cuba,
the smiles of the Caribbean Sea,
Sunny sky has no blood, and how sad that
I’m not able to go
Oh go, oh go go
CSN& sometimes Y. A lot of talent there as a group and individually and with prior bands. All worth checking out. Graham Nash with the Hollies, Stephen Stills with Buffalo Springfield and David Crosby with the Byrds. Another song to check out is "Our House" by Graham Nash about his relationship with Joni Mitchell.
"Don't Let the Past Remind Us of What We Are Not Now". Love CSN and Y :)
Truly, truly a masterpiece.
These guys had their ups and downs with drug use, personality clashes and creative differences over the course of their career, but when they wrote music and lyrics together they delivered for sure...and they just jelled and could naturally harmonize insanely well, this song showcases that.
C S & N is a 70s icon that never ages! Try listening to Stephen Stills solo song "Tree Top Flyer". Fabulous!
I grew up with Crosby Stills and Nash,( Young ) their music to me was always folksy hippie longhair relaxing sounds.also loved the quad sound.piece ☮
I'm touched by your warmth, grace, and insight. This was one of the songs that warmed and sustained many of us during a period of fear, war, political upheaval, and societal change about which, at the time, the outcome was impossible to know. How wonderful that music can bring us back to our own humanity. Examples of the power of contemporary music include the protest songs of artists like Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan, and Joan Baez, as well as the many seminal rock songs that took up social commentary. Timeless classical pieces such as Samual Barber's "Adagio for Strings" (that was used in 1986 the film "Platoon" ), and Ralph Vaughan Williams' "Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis" also come to mind. Music can delight, reveal and heal. I'm delighted that you've taken up bridging generations of music. Many, many thanks.
If you can catch the live version of this song at Woodstock, you’ll be watching the first time they performed this song in public, it’s well worth watching history being made.
Lol, ".....scared sh*tless!"
I saw them inCleveland about a month after Woodstock. They opened with Suite and the lead/opener to the concert was James Taylor. Great night.
@@tomfriedman5494 lucky man!
The version from the 80's reunion isn't bad either!
Nope Carry On from 4 way street or Southern Man live way better
'Find The Cost Of Freedom'......is another great one.
Someone probably already mentioned this, but they all sing, they all play guitar, and they all write. I've been listening to them since this first came out in '69 and they set my standard for harmony.
Well, I had fun watching you listen to this for the first time. Stills is not only singing lead and playing lead guitar, but by the magic of studio overdubs, he plays almost all the instruments on this song, with the exceptions of Crosby's & Nash's guitars, and Dallas Taylor's percussion.
The Spanish connection you wonder about in this song is that Stills grew up mostly in Latin America, so the Spanish comes naturally to him, and there is a Latin feel to a many of his other songs.
Judy Collins has said that the "schedule" you wonder about refers to the therapist appointments she had at the time.
I am glad you have discovered CSN. Other commenters here have recommended some other wonderful Stills, CSN, and CSNY songs, but I don't see a recommendation for Haven't We Lost Enough, so I'll add it.
Stephen was an "Army Brat" and went to high school in Puerto Rico, thar where his Spanish influences come from.
Best harmonies in my opinion,
your smile and pure joy listening warms my heart. :)
Guinnevere is a must listen. The harmonies on it are amazing.
And written by Crosby
"What have you got lose,it's my heart I've got to lose."
You're so beautiful sweetie,thanx for Your reactions.
You should listen to the song "Guinevere" by the very same band, it's one of the few songs that still catches me of guard, having grown up with this music that's the one still not getting old:)
Guinevere, written and sung by David Crosby who has one of the greatest voices I've heard, live and on record, and at the age of 80 still playing and recording.
Crosby’s piece de resistance!
I saw CSNY in Oakland, CA Feb. 2000; after playing as a full band for a while, they broke off into their cliques and performed each clique's spotlight number(s); Stills and Young led a grungey-flavored version of "Cinnamon Girl", hearkening back to their shared stint in Buffalo Springfield. Crosby and Nash then took center stage for a sparse-but-elegant rendition of "Guinnevere". What a night. Later, Neil Young had his solo spot, playing a pipe organ-sounding keyboard on "After the Gold Rush" (nice nod to the Bay Area). I heard a couple of then 20-year old young women on the BART platform later, complaining about Neil Young "hogging the show", lol. I don't think they understood the complex interworkings of a super group like this. It's like an extended family, with different scrapbooks; you don't just mix all the photos together. But, their ticket money was just as green as mine, I suppose.
+1 Guinevere. Although I also never tire of the Crosby reverie called "All Along The Lee Shore". An interviewer asked David Crosby if he had mixed feelings about the second album, "Dejà Vu", given all the emotional things that happened at that time. He said no, because the music is great. "Carry On" is a masterpiece. Next question. That's a pretty high recommendation.
@Kenneth Latham . Graham Nash was not in Buffalo Springfield with Stills ,Neil Young was . Nash was previously in The Hollies .
Stephen stills was one of the best composers in the 20th century
Best CSNY album is "4 Way Street". Live album. Part acoustic and part electric. Addition of Neil Young brings much more rock.
This is a really funky song ~ getting one primed for dancing, shaking up the rythm and absorbing it
Judy blue eyes is a helluva Girl it appears
‘what have i got to lose’…??❗️
Really enjoy your presence with it RR🥂💫
you’ve got something great going on ‘au naturelle’ with this show
thank you ~ think you should just keep on going…and going
‘do do do toot toot to to do do..!’ ✨💫
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I remember the first time I heard this song. I was, maybe 14 or so, back in the seventies. It changed my world and opened me up to a whole new dimension of music. A truly epic track for sooo many reasons. Brilliant.
Crosby, Stills & Nash songs you must listen to: "Marrakesh Express", "Dark Star", "Southern Cross", "Just a Song Before I Go", "Carry On"
I saw the Southern Cross tour at the Man Music Center in Philly.
The crowd sang the whole concert with the band.
Especially this song.
I just love it that a beautiful song from 1969 still affects a young person today and that you’re really loving it!
Every song they’ve ever did is great. Not one bad one. Their harmonies are otherworldly.
OMG .. what class and grace ... a genuine woman ... i can imagine those lights on at night and how warm and yet festive it might feel ...
I was born in 65 so I went through 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and on and on music. I love seeing reactions to the music I grew up on, it perks up my day. 😃❤
Crosby, stills &Nash were known as a singing group their 2nd performance was at Woodstock
Deja vu and carry on are beautiful songs too , Also wooden ships and long time gone, They capture that 60s summer vibe so well
Steven Stills is a multifaceted musician and played multiple instruments on the tracks on many songs.
They each came from important bands. Stephen from Buffalo Springfield, David from The Byrds, and Graham from The Hollies. The title is a play on words - "Suite" refers to a musical form of several elements joined together and then there's "sweet" Judy Blue Eyes. Every song on this album was wonderful, but this one is special to many of us hearing it for the first time as teenagers. It prompted me to learn to play guitar and it happened to coincide with my own first/lost love. This song has a special place in my heart.
I love how you are so open to music
I actually had that album and that band at that time is called blind faith, but they all went on to have fantastic careers. They started another band, Crosby stills, Nash and Young. Judy is a singer & song writer. I loved her had her albums too. I was a teenager in the mid 1960’s so much great music during those days.
CSN, CSN&Y, CS, NS, and all they all made their own music as individuals. Plus they were all in other bands. So much good music. I saw CSN at Bethel Wood. I think the last time they were there and they were great even then as older musicians.
You are so deep and feel what we felt so many years ago. Saw them a few times and it was a piece of heaven
Crosby Stills and Nash are all about the harmonies - they have so many good songs. This brings me back to listening my parents records in the late 70s. My parents were also into playing guitar and singing with their friends and I would hear them doing C S & N songs while myself and the other kids ran around the house. Nice memories.
I have seen them play in a small concert about 100 people in AC NJ - They were great - too many great tunes they have to list - great choice
LOL, you always rewind at the best times. I Love it. I do the same thing all the time, some parts of songs you just have to hear a few times. Your face shows that your feeling the music
Another gem you just dicovered from the one and only "Crosby Still Nash and Young". Among my favorites from these group is also "Teach your children well."
They are the top at harmonizing. You can’t speak about backing vocals. It all blends
Carry On and Helplessly Hoping are two of there greatest for vocals.
Your reaction is superb. I love the way you get into the music physically, facially and emotionally. At the same time you are appreciating the harmonies, recognizing thematic changes so "the little gray cells" (as Poirot would put it) are clearly working all the time. Great multi-tasking 😃 On top of all that you have a wonderful smile, you are mind numbingly attractive and have the most beautiful hands I have see in a long time . For me this song was iconic. In 1969 we had not heard music like this with multiple time signatures, themes, rhythms and harmonies all in one song. Yes, the Beatles and the Beach Boys had done great albums that had cohesive themes but this was one of the first to do it in one song. They performed it I think first at Woodstock Festival in 1969 and in front of a crowd of 400, 000 +. In the film, Stills tells the audience "this out third Gig and I'm scared sh__less" 😁 At the time I was in Alaska playing in a band and I totally understood that. I was 24 and this just blew me away. All of them were already established stars in their own right and coming from hit groups so when they got together, we thought this is gonna be really great or a nuclear meltdown. Fortunately for all of us, it was they former. Thank you for this, it rekindled a whole set of great memories.
Thank you, it's been 50 yrs. since I've heard that song, and I had the album back then. I grew up and went to high school in Ca. as a big fan of Crosby, Stills, and, Nash..
Fun little love song? This band is legendary, and this ballad is legendary!
One of the classics to be sure. Everybody likes this one.
Great choice. I'm surprised you found this song and this is amazing and you are absolutely correct in your analysis