Neil Young Reveals the Secrets to Hit Records

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  • @farmoremystyle
    @farmoremystyle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +367

    It's not often someone spends a whole interview telling you how important other people are. Great muso and a champion bloke

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks Mark.....Joe

    • @scottclute7443
      @scottclute7443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      A truly genuinely Humble human.

    • @BananeHammond
      @BananeHammond 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🌹

    • @Tristan.Suba.44
      @Tristan.Suba.44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nice indeed but, in the end, that’s all in all Neil who only gets all the songwriting credits (so, most of the money) for his songs whom musicians and arrangers have greatly contribute to as he says. Bless him, even so. Such a great artist and musician 🙏

    • @lexdunn4160
      @lexdunn4160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Tristan.Suba.44 Yes, just like virtually every other songwriter. They create the song, the arrangers help create the record. The royalties are for the songwriter.

  • @johnhguitar
    @johnhguitar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +297

    I saw Neil Young 50 years ago at Whittier High School with Buffalo Springfield. He didn't have a crew looking after his sound and his guitar sound was epic. Steve Stills had just got a new Marshall and his guitar sound was great too. They were feeding off each other and driving the electric guitar sound in pop music forward or higher. The quality was outstanding.

    • @Pimp-Master
      @Pimp-Master 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I believe there's an audience tape of that show.

    • @MarkSmith-js2pu
      @MarkSmith-js2pu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      John Heussenstamm I wish I was there

    • @johnhguitar
      @johnhguitar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      OMG you're right. Thanks for pointing that out! I never would have thought of looking for that!

    • @TheMichaelseymour
      @TheMichaelseymour 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      you might dig my aussie band john ...Mick , GTR th-cam.com/video/HJuGjr3VsOI/w-d-xo.html

    • @Marcus_C51
      @Marcus_C51 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Man, what a treasured experience for sure! It's a damn shame that the band didn't stay together longer. As you mentioned Stills and Young playing off of each other was a such a dynamic force-love it!

  • @VincentCola-fb8pn
    @VincentCola-fb8pn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    The example of genuine humility, honesty and professionalism. He is spelling out the absolute truth about what it takes to make the music happen. How few tell it as truthfully as he did.

    • @davidrice3337
      @davidrice3337 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You can't be serious -;humble ? Umm okay

  • @bradh6185
    @bradh6185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    He likes to play with bands and be in the background. Yet when I think of Neil Young, I see him by himself on stage with a guitar and a harmonica around his neck. That was magic.

    • @subg8858
      @subg8858 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I see him surrounded by jawas

    • @terrydoyle4120
      @terrydoyle4120 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      On stage at Wembley Stadium in 1974.....just Neil, guitar, stool and mic.........and holding 65,000 mesmerised. Neil really is so talented

  • @Chateaulait
    @Chateaulait 4 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    Neil Young is a living legend, what a talented and humble man he is, i love the man.

    • @TheMewoff
      @TheMewoff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes, he's great, no question about that. But Neil is kind of an asshole. I would love to see him live, but I would have to write the playlist. Neil Young has 2 types of songs - the ones I love, and the ones I hate. Cowgirl in the Sand is one of the greatest rock songs ever (top 10 of all time on my list) but he also has songs that I would rather take cyanide than listen to again

    • @williampercival7662
      @williampercival7662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice to mention Hank Marvin, Jimmy, and J J Cale.
      Neil knows what he's talking about, exactly True.
      William Percival New Zealand Gardenia Band 🇨🇰 Kia Orana

    • @bjornbjorn8235
      @bjornbjorn8235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@TheMewoff Hi there ! your comment made me laugh ( in a good way) But maybe you should give those "bad songs" a second chance. it is like with food. the first 3 or 4 times i tasted olives, i didn,t like it, but now i love it. Anyway, Niel is for real. Have a nice day.

    • @bjornbjorn8235
      @bjornbjorn8235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheMewoff Taking cyanide is dangerous! dont do that. Your comment made me laugh anyway.
      And in a good way! About the songs that you dont like - give it a second try. It is like with food. the 3 times i tasted olives, i did not like them. now i love them. Have a nice day, and again, liked your comment.

    • @larydixon4824
      @larydixon4824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @ Michael It seems that you're missing the Point... Neil writes songs from Every Human Emotion... Lary

  • @57stratkat
    @57stratkat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Neil Young is an international treasure- a brilliant musician who has maintained humility throughout a lifetime of fame. He speaks truth in every interview I’ve ever seen.

  • @thephilosopherofculture4559
    @thephilosopherofculture4559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This is an exceptionally good interview. As a band player myself, I recognise the reality of what Neil Young says. Very valuable stuff.

  • @phil2bfree
    @phil2bfree 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    What an amazing interview. In just 15 minutes, Neil opened me up to a whole new way for me to understand & appreciate the music of the 60s, 70s & beyond. It never occurred to me how the people "backstage"----the horn players, the backup guitarists, even the drummers had such a pivotal role in how the final recording would sound.
    Of course, Neil was also being very modest. It was his melodies & his lyrics that were the biggest inspiration for his own musical genius.

    • @dggydddy59
      @dggydddy59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have you watched The Wrecking Crew? A music documentary and I think it's still on TH-cam so you should really see it if you haven't already. It's about the 20-30 studio musicians who played on 80-90% of the songs of the 60's plus. It's fascinating and well worth watching.

  • @TheJhndarwin
    @TheJhndarwin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is the best Neal Young interview I’ve ever seen

  • @mike42441
    @mike42441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Neil Young is a rock & roll genius and it's always great to hear his voice. You know.. when you're driving down the road and Neil comes on the radio and you crank up the volume and his song just makes your day. I hope he never stops playing.

    • @wildbillharding
      @wildbillharding 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In June '81 I was driving down Sunset in LA. I pulled up at some lights and Neil was alongside me in a Mustang convertible. I grinned and waved. He shook his head and gestured "NO." Fair enough!

    • @donnievick3076
      @donnievick3076 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wildbillharding What did you take from that?

  • @Tommy_Mac
    @Tommy_Mac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I'm a big NY fan. Thank you so much for this video and giving us the opportunity to hear Neil speak! Very cool!

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      TommyMacDaddy1 very happy you’re enjoying it. It’s never been seen before now since I did the interview during the recording session of thePrairie Wind album back in 2005. Best... Joe

    • @shizzy35
      @shizzy35 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which NY team are you a fan of? Mets? Yanks? Giants? Knicks?

    • @Tommy_Mac
      @Tommy_Mac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shizzy35 that would be none. Funny, though.

    • @biggawinnacrapsa3870
      @biggawinnacrapsa3870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shizzy35 - None of the above. Try CSNY

  • @rennhoalohaloren6211
    @rennhoalohaloren6211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Neil Young IS music. Long may he run.

    • @phantomstratocaster
      @phantomstratocaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      well said,now to get it arranged and produced.anyone?

  • @ThePeteFace
    @ThePeteFace 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    I didn’t think it possible, but, I have even more respect for this man now

  • @philipnestor5034
    @philipnestor5034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I liked what Neil and the interviewer said about Mitch Mitchell being such a great drummer for Hendrix.

    • @matthewguzda4075
      @matthewguzda4075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He was a great rock drummer. Stood out with what he played. He kept time but played great fills and great energy. There's a thousand drummers from then but you'll remember mitch .

    • @rumplestiltskin3814
      @rumplestiltskin3814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I liked when Eric Johnson mentioned that Mitch and his swing was as important to the Hendrix Experience as what Jimi was doing, hearing Neil say it also reinforces it.

    • @kirby711
      @kirby711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One of the all time greatest drummers

    • @lnhislmage
      @lnhislmage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jimi’s sense of timing was so unique that average drummers couldn’t get it. There’s no backbeat because the drummer had to play as though the there was 1 beat per measure and no telling where the changes may occur . Jimi was effectively the rhythm section and the drums and bass followed Jimi.

    • @kirby711
      @kirby711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lnhislmage Jimi another great one gone too soon Heaven must be a
      rockin' good place 🌅

  • @joescott6178
    @joescott6178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    What Neil said about record company executives trying to get stars to leave their bands behind reminded me of Levi Stubbs of the Four Tops. The group had all grown up together and had been friends since they were children. People kept after Levi to leave his friends behind and go solo but he was steadfast in his refusal and would not even let his name be used in a "Levi Stubbs and the Four Tops" format. That's some serious loyalty. RIP Levi.

    • @ianbartle456
      @ianbartle456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah - good one, they got to Diana Ross though, didn't they?

    • @Dubdroid
      @Dubdroid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Respect to Levi …. recognised what keeps a band together …

    • @elizabethbrown8833
      @elizabethbrown8833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Every lsdder needs its rungs. 🙏

    • @msbramble176
      @msbramble176 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha and then he goes on to promote amazon music.

  • @terryjames548
    @terryjames548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    As a big JJ Cale fan, it was good to hear Neil give props to JJ.

    • @MarkSmith-js2pu
      @MarkSmith-js2pu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Terry Quelet I Cried when I learned of JJ’s passing. He not only was a musician, but a writer and composer, he made a lot of money for big names and never got his due.

    • @jsteed44
      @jsteed44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love jj really was my first introduction to his music when I was 12 years old(now 56) have all his records

    • @barryfohn4385
      @barryfohn4385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Whiperwill singing.....on a soft summer breeze. Makes me think of my baby.....I left down in New Orleans.

    • @ianbartle456
      @ianbartle456 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@barryfohn4385 YES!!! Once heard never forgotten. I always thought Neil's Little Wing was more of a JJ Cale tribute than a Hendrix one. Thigh I guess it can easily be seen as both, that's part of the enigmatic genius of Neil. 'From Hank to Hendrix' - another moment. Great to hear Neil talking about what he truly loves in other people's work - he really comes alive here.

    • @cedarshoals529
      @cedarshoals529 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The only thing he omitted that I wish he would have included was The Wrecking Crew. They were another phenomenal group of studio musicians.

  • @jamesha175
    @jamesha175 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    wow this interview is the very best interview of all time! exclamation mark!
    thank you mr. young for sitting down and telling us what is what.

  • @kshepard52
    @kshepard52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Joe, you're a killer interviewer. You have a way of bringing out the real person behind the celebrity and letting them talk. I don't know how you have these connections, but the people that the public wants to hear from should give you more access. You are the first interviewer I have ever subscribed to. It's nice to see Neil coming across as real, and I think a certain amount is due to you.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Bob the Avenger thank you so much. Please visit the MHOF when you’re in Nashville! Glad you’re enjoying these interviews. Best... Joe

    • @kshepard52
      @kshepard52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Joe, I was born in 1952 and grew up with "Ring of Fire" evolving into the Beatles, Clapton. Hendrix, etc. and I'm familiar with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for which I've lost a lot of respect as their inductees keep complaining about brutal financial charges that prevent important (sometimes ex-) band members from attending awards .
      I like rock n' roll, rock, country rock, electric country, and various other genres that I grew up with. So, who are you? What's your connection to all this music.
      I suspect you've been at it a long time due to the top-level celebrity musicians willing to open up to you and the high quality of your work.
      There are a ton of interviewers out there who want to make themselves the focus of interest.(like Howard Stern), but a really good interviewer like you tries to represent the listener in asking intelligent questions.
      How do you do it? Who are you?

    • @kewkabe
      @kewkabe ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum RIP Joe

  • @billastell3753
    @billastell3753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    I've found new respect for Neil to hear him heaping praise on others. Some stars pretend they are the centre of the universe and the other band members are insignificant. Shows me that Neil's heart has some gold there.

    • @CupofCloud
      @CupofCloud 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bill Astell I noticed that too in a number of his interviews. he’s a great leader, recognises greatness in others

    • @bobinthewest8559
      @bobinthewest8559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I see what you did there...
      "Heart of Gold"... lol

    • @anguslewis23
      @anguslewis23 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bill Astell Does That Mean You Got Your Head Out Of Your Ass !!!!!!

    • @oldmanballer5088
      @oldmanballer5088 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I see what you did there

    • @billastell3753
      @billastell3753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@anguslewis23 Sure thing Angus. Room for yours now..

  • @geoffreymerrifield5666
    @geoffreymerrifield5666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Great to hear of his humble attitude instead of the much more common self-centered rock star mentality.

    • @lotharluder2743
      @lotharluder2743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right. Its all about freedom and wisdome . Not about ego. Its about Harmonie and advancement to love and Peace.

    • @saleens
      @saleens 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lotharluder2743 Hippie Dreams > Make America Great Again

    • @rogerf7229
      @rogerf7229 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saleens peace, Love, stop the war, candles, incense, CSNY, pot, tie-dye, save the Whales. Barefoot too, but watch out for the needles.

  • @timb.2222
    @timb.2222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    It's great to hear Neil talk about music as a fan. So cool to hear him credit the fantastic Memphis Horns, J.J. Cale, Kenny Buttrey, Lonnie Mack, etc.

  • @spazimdam
    @spazimdam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I love hearing Neil Young talking about stuff. He has been around a long time, and he has done so much great music, both acoustic and electric. He shines at rock, folk, country- he is one of my heroes.

  • @TheJECAT
    @TheJECAT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Neil is so right , without the brilliant musicians and writers the singers are almost nothing . The Memphis Horns deserve much better recognition .

    • @jokermaan1
      @jokermaan1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And the Stax house players, like Steve Cropper, Duck Dunn, etc.

  • @takfam07
    @takfam07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    As a lifelong fan, I'd say this is Young at his most gracious. And because he is who he is, this kind of public recognition can make up for all the times he might've bummed out those bandmates, arrangers and producers, studio musicians, etc. in the past.

  • @nancykalin9042
    @nancykalin9042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've seen Neil in concert more times than I can remember. CSNY was my first concert when I was 15 at the Auditorium in Chicago. I literally fell in love with Neil the minute I saw him. I learned to play guitar because of him, I sewed patches on my jeans because of him. I loved everything he ever did. Cinnamon Girl, OMG. And his soft romantic side with "Harvest Moon"....makes me melt! Neil is one of the finest musicians ever. What a great songwriter. I loved this interview, showing what a wonderful human being he is. Thank you for everything Neil.....what wonderful memories you've made for so many.

    • @tomscerbo1588
      @tomscerbo1588 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love that song! Cinnamon 👧 girl! Is it about Jim Morrison's girl friend?

  • @MrCretemaniam
    @MrCretemaniam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Neil is so humble and truthful. I'm a musician myself so I know what he's saying. Actually met this guy a couple of times in my life. He is saying you don't leave my brothers out. I am not the star without them.just one of the many reasons Neil is so loved and respected.

  • @robbieegan5748
    @robbieegan5748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Man, this was cool. Love his music and he talks sense. A moment of sanity in an insane world. Thanks Neil!

  • @chizmo7
    @chizmo7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Neil is one of the truly great North American songwriters from Canada.

    • @LouStoriale
      @LouStoriale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Would be funnier to say "great American songwriters from Canada".. lol

    • @randyjacobsmd
      @randyjacobsmd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LouStoriale For some reason has chosen to live in America.

    • @LouStoriale
      @LouStoriale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      randyjacobsmd warmer and lower taxes and more cities to tour and loose women.

    • @garyhalliday2140
      @garyhalliday2140 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@randyjacobsmd
      There's three types of winter in Canada: cold, wet or cold _and_ wet.

    • @bobinthewest8559
      @bobinthewest8559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For a long time, I used to think he came from the state of Maine...
      When I learned he was from Canada, I was like, "wait... what?"

  • @LTD-7
    @LTD-7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    *Neil young is one of the greatest, singer, songwriter and musicians of all time and my favorite*

    • @markespitallier7884
      @markespitallier7884 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lee Dile cn

    • @Magravated
      @Magravated 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably arranging too!

    • @cardo1111
      @cardo1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed. Never deviated from his principles and the cause 👍🏽

  • @Citizen110
    @Citizen110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What a great interview! The more I learn about the music business, the more I’ve become interested in and admire the arrangers, producers, and engineers who brought so much great music to the world, and still do. Totally agree with Neil Young about Mitch Mitchell - he was a jazz drummer, and all the studio musicians who contributed to so many hits.

  • @johndavern2743
    @johndavern2743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    neil is so down to earth and classy. makes me feel so good for him to hold forth here

    • @BeZ010110
      @BeZ010110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gordy lightfoot took me backstage to meet him after a show...
      Just his presence alone will never leave me
      Both guys were just such class acts
      Also huge props to Gordon’s band same kind of respect as this guy
      Bless

  • @micmica1827
    @micmica1827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Neil Young sounds very humble, he speaks his mind, this is great.

  • @bobdudy7177
    @bobdudy7177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Such a fascinating Man. I've been a Fan of His Music and Talent since 1970.

  • @OG1919
    @OG1919 4 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    Playing in bands for more than twenty years, I can explain how we found to get the best out of an original song.
    If you have a good song and want to explore its potential in improving it do this. Transpose it and play it in several other musical keys. Also, it's imperative you try various tempos, speeding it up or slowing it down. Between the two, the keys and the tempo, you find something out.
    Eventually, you will find something different than all the rest of keys and tempos you've tried, it will be a groove, it will be catchy, and feel good.
    You just obtained a potential hit song at best
    and at worst you have a song people will enjoy listening to.
    This is a tried and true method that anyone can use. Hope it helps someone.
    It still helps me and the songs I write nowadays and I'm 68 years of age.

    • @usefulvidiots7869
      @usefulvidiots7869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      An example of this is the Stones working through 'Sympathy for the Devil', experimenting until it became what it is.

    • @CarsonHoy
      @CarsonHoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks so much, great advice

    • @IDVDalot
      @IDVDalot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks sounds like you know a few things.

    • @Citizen110
      @Citizen110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks, that’s some good advice.

    • @KoolHandJuke
      @KoolHandJuke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes. Agreed. I was listening to sweet emotion on TH-cam and someone in comments suggested speeding it up in settings. I did, and he was right.
      I often slow down stuff to learn licks, but I never just sped stuff up randomly. I now mess with tempo a lot, looking for the sweet spot.
      Some songs you need to slow some parts and speed up others for a better experience.
      Not meaning to take away from the artist's intent, but it's a new, possibly better experience, and that's what music and creativity is all about.

  • @raitisfreimanis
    @raitisfreimanis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    7:19 "And Crosby sings so loud, it blows my head off anyways, so I gotta stay out of the way of the monitors!".

  • @margotmia2174
    @margotmia2174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your humility and humanity - as both a musician/songwriter and also your recognition of all the beautiful musicians that arrived before you; “during” YOU ~ and now... could you be more beautiful and generous?
    You made my young years bearable and relatable 🥁❄️🤍🕊❄️

  • @wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522
    @wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    JJ Cale deserves this praise like no other as he is always forgotten when it comes to the best guitarists. Well said, Neil!

  • @TheMurrblake
    @TheMurrblake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That interview was an absolute pleasure- thank you Neil

  • @barryarcher6158
    @barryarcher6158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How great is that to give all those forgotten (sadly) musicians the credit they deserve. Well done Neil

  • @marceldehoogd7098
    @marceldehoogd7098 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Such a delight to hear Neil talk about music.

  • @danejurus69
    @danejurus69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Misleading title but i still wasn't disappointed. Neil Young talks, you listen.

    • @pattis.1645
      @pattis.1645 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, I'm just reading the comments.

    • @rickyschultz5434
      @rickyschultz5434 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      hmmm, what did you find misleading about it? Neil shared the inside scoop, providing real insight to those of you reading who have never produced records.

    • @mikedr1549
      @mikedr1549 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I think they mean the secret to making hit records is real musicians playing off each other - seems that was the point he kept driving home.

    • @FrankTGuitar
      @FrankTGuitar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, it is misleading clickbait for musicians like me looking for tips on how great songs are written. Not much help here.

    • @waynesmith8194
      @waynesmith8194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don't think Neil gives a fuck about Hit Records, he just makes music, but a great interview.

  • @lyricarol
    @lyricarol 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's wonderful to hear you talking about music. Thanks for saying that we need to preserve real homemade music. We do! Also, meaningful lyrics. We so need them right now. Thank you, thank you for all the wonderful music through the years. I'm still listening.

  • @SwanseaTitanFan
    @SwanseaTitanFan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Another great interview, thanks for sharing.

  • @johnperiard9594
    @johnperiard9594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hopes for a renaissance of people playing together. Preach Neil! Thanks for posting

  • @brazilgrass
    @brazilgrass 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Now that's a real master speakin'.

  • @joehamiltonsongs
    @joehamiltonsongs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Love his voice when he sings and adore his humility and intelligence when he talks. Maestro

    • @joehamiltonsongs
      @joehamiltonsongs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@chipgaasche4933 You must be a tone deaf clown

    • @sabrinasjourney
      @sabrinasjourney 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      His voice is not about technical prowess. It's all texture. His voice shimmers.

    • @joehamiltonsongs
      @joehamiltonsongs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chip Gaasche absolute clown of an idiot.

    • @joehamiltonsongs
      @joehamiltonsongs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chip Gaasche you‘re just an idiot clown with internet access.

    • @ianbartle456
      @ianbartle456 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chipgaasche4933 It depends what you mean by great. Tonally? outright weird, but certainly distinctive. Technically? probably pretty good actually. He can still hit some pretty strong high notes for his age and I guess that means he must have looked after his voice technically in the same way Paul McCartney has. Time has shown us his singing voice is the perfect counterpoint to his writing voice - that is, often searingly honest. To me when I hear Neil song his songs I hear a voice that connects me to a heart - and an amazing imagination and thinking mind. His image son the Freedom album are just great. I can find many singers who can sing louder and sweeter, I just don't prefer them. I love the fact I can have Neil and Bruce Cockburn as well as James Taylor and David Willcox. Some folks like to alternate Tom Waits with Stevie Nicks. And good for them.
      IF the singer connects with you emotionally, or maybe in some other way, THAT's what truly matters. Connection.

  • @hkkendall7150
    @hkkendall7150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So much SUBSTANCE in what’s being shared here... Thanks folks!

  • @chevken1831
    @chevken1831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Neil Young spent many years after "Harvest" going out of his way to avoid hit records. Yet, through that entire period..1973.. to 1978, he released some of my all time favorite albums by anyone! I'm glad that he is still alive.

    • @Mister_Pedantic
      @Mister_Pedantic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Neil has spent most of his life going out of his way to avoid doing what other people want. It seems to have worked for him.

    • @biggawinnacrapsa3870
      @biggawinnacrapsa3870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sayeager5559 - On The Beach, After The Gold Rush, Harvest. I've devoted such a large portion of my life to listening to Neil, I haven't had a chance to live it.

  • @larydixon4824
    @larydixon4824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you once again for sharing this with us.. Neil's insight is invaluable to every serious musician who is out there, just playing for the satisfaction of the soul.. Nothing else is more important to a real artist.... Lary

  • @beaverman011
    @beaverman011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Neil Young is an amazing artist/musician. He doesn't have a big ego like most of these high profile egomaniacs out there. He so much appreciates the artists that came before him and their contribution to wonderful songs. Like Don Henley once said about songwriting and performing. Writing songs and performing for people was so special, then came MTV in the 80's and ruined it all. Now that artist was told by the record companies to go be an actor/personality in music videos. That's not what most serious artists/songwriters entered the business for. That's also when certain band members were spotlighted as the band leaders and then came jealousy and anger from the other members which eventually led to in fighting and break-ups. When band members stay loyal to one another and keep their egos in check. those are the bands that survive throughout their entire career.

    • @lebe220
      @lebe220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha: Rolling Stones, no ego.

    • @lebe220
      @lebe220 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fuked8229 6% in every population (Lobaczewski: "Political Ponerology") . They are in the highst positons in every field (Prof Eva Hartmann: "Wie viele Sklaven haben Sie?").

  • @peetsnort
    @peetsnort 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Humility is an honourable attribute

  • @gudgengrebe
    @gudgengrebe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As soon as I hear ‘’Hi, this is Joe Chambers’’ I know I’m in for some great interviews. Thank you Joe.

  • @cnosprandt5155
    @cnosprandt5155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Ive always loved Neil Young's music but this interview was the first time I've heard him speak in depth about music and musicians. What an amazing and incredibly humble person, recognizing the contributions of so many others. It's rare to see this humility in a star.

  • @rudymontana4515
    @rudymontana4515 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's amazing to listen to a honest man. It's so rare these days.

  • @EastBayBlue
    @EastBayBlue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Guys like Neil Young and Steve Stills... real music that toughed our soul.

  • @Ndlanding
    @Ndlanding 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just came back to watch this again. It's a great interview!

  • @daviddecker5915
    @daviddecker5915 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Joe, you are preserving the true history and essence of music. You should also be inducted and enshrined into this hall of fame. What a blessing you are, as an old Georgia boy, to this priceless "language of angels" we call music.

  • @jgeraci1
    @jgeraci1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy is the real deal! A confident yet humble master of his craft who has been playing with and among so many other greats for over50 years! What a treasure

  • @f1s2hg3
    @f1s2hg3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    When people come together and play music it’s real old fashioned social media before F*CKBOOK!

  • @MarkSmith-js2pu
    @MarkSmith-js2pu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fascinating, informative so glad I saw this, this is why I miss LP’s where I could read credits and learn about those musicians. When I would see that the Memphis Horns, as an example, were helping with some many big names, that’s when I started to explore and really enjoy music from that era so much more. I’m not inspired much by new music anymore, I’m now going to cover bands replaying classic rock and rock.

  • @normannoriega9557
    @normannoriega9557 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I admired neils intelligence influences but most of all his efforts and not giving up. Really enjoyed how Neil was from the 60 moving from Canada to Southern California the Hollywood scene. Enjoy hearing how he gives credit to his bandmates. I'm sure it wasn't easy at the time the experience in the music that he gave us all I wouldn't have change any thing about Neil .I grew up in southern California 60 70 80 90 200 Neil was part of my life he delivered so much good music .
    Much appreciated Neil .

  • @jamiehankerson8354
    @jamiehankerson8354 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The hard life he’s lived since childhood with polio has given him a unique perspective on the world which come out in his lyrics. He’s a prolific writer over 60 albums. fantastic musician and human being. I’m a fan since 69

  • @MarkParker
    @MarkParker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great Neil interview. Such a treasure.

    • @artvallejos1460
      @artvallejos1460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Goggle products typical stereotype comment

  • @paquitogarcia2554
    @paquitogarcia2554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Feel great to hear him speak about musicians who played together to create a sound...really is the heart of everything. Being a part of everything played on stage. Thanks Neil Y.

  • @jakedean278
    @jakedean278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Neil Young is the most '' Down to Earth '' TRUE musician you will find. He is tenacious, intelligent, musically gifted, and just an all around great guy. When i think of all the music that came from him, it blows my mind.

  • @helenlizzystewart4908
    @helenlizzystewart4908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Damn very interesting and humble he is the only star who has really truly acknowledged the backing musicians, also mention JJ Cale who was an unassuming master as far a I am concerned

    • @RJNumber45
      @RJNumber45 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      not true at all... most ALL the great Motown acts and star singers, from Smokey Robinson to Marvin Gaye to Martha Reeves to Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5 would always acknowledge the greatness of the Motown session musicians like James Jamerson and Benny Benjamin and Earl Van Dycke

    • @AnibalMirandanibito
      @AnibalMirandanibito 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pity he didn't mention Leon Russell

    • @MarkSmith-js2pu
      @MarkSmith-js2pu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anibal Miranda we are losing our greats slowing like WW II vets. So sad and no where to go now

    • @AnibalMirandanibito
      @AnibalMirandanibito 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkSmith-js2pu very sad

  • @101mrlucky
    @101mrlucky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    GREAT interview!!!! Neil is the BEST!!!!!🎺🎷🎸🪕

  • @OnlyElshafto
    @OnlyElshafto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what an amazing comments section , this was superb...mr young...respecto.

  • @guillermoazul220
    @guillermoazul220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    .... jj cale, the master's touch. Well said Sénor Young!

  • @frignanimilko7919
    @frignanimilko7919 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I grew up with his music. Neil plays and I dream, Neil sings and I fly... thanks great musician man.

  • @fitnesswithdebbiemessmer878
    @fitnesswithdebbiemessmer878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That voice stands out .. no matter what!! Greatest musical instrument ever Neil Young’s voice!💕

  • @plantfeeder6677
    @plantfeeder6677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This man should've been the curator of the R&RHOF.

  • @user-nq7qu8xq6k
    @user-nq7qu8xq6k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Some song writers tell a short story and some take us on a journey for a life time, Thank you Neil Young

  • @paul2602
    @paul2602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All these years I honestly thought that Mr. Young was one of THOSE rock stars. This is a great interview and shows his to be a thoughtful and humble man. I couldn't be more pleasantly surprised. Thanks!

  • @LonnieFlemmer
    @LonnieFlemmer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I am so glad he mentioned Kenny Buttrey . Around 2000 Kenny Buttery I was doing a solo acoustic set at a Nashville club and Kenny was sitting close to the stage and he found some sticks and played the table and chairs to my music . We hung out a few times after that. This wasone of my favorite Nashville moments

  • @fishfighter73156
    @fishfighter73156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Searching for a heart of gold”. He found it and we should all be on that journey! Great video of a great musician and human being!

  • @ytzpilot
    @ytzpilot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I saw this man live back in 1991, Pearl Jam was the opening act. He and Eddie Vedder sang Keep On Rocking In the Free World together for the closing song. They sang well together and have a few times since then. Awesome night

    • @artmchugh5644
      @artmchugh5644 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's amazing !!!! Because Eddie Vedder can't sing !!!!!😄😄😄😄😄😎😎😎😎😎🍺🍺🎸🎸🎼🎼🎼

    • @pontius2000
      @pontius2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That definitely didn’t happen in 1991. Probably a few years later

    • @ytzpilot
      @ytzpilot 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pontius2000 it was 93 I’m not the best at remembering exact years, just the experiences
      th-cam.com/video/mP0jHH6Ny6Y/w-d-xo.html

  • @jamesewanchook2276
    @jamesewanchook2276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    True, it's all about the underrated pro riff writers behind the scenes and their orchestrations as such. Thanks Neil for mentioning us.

  • @sharkair2839
    @sharkair2839 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    this is almost unbelievable... merry christmas.

  • @bobbailey5072
    @bobbailey5072 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I could listen to Neil all day.

  • @vilstef6988
    @vilstef6988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Neil giving credit and showing so much humility. Good on you, man!

  • @alanaveronica
    @alanaveronica 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for reminding us of the people and chemistry behind the scenes. I loved when he spoke of the "sweet spot" on stage. It is most certainly my favorite spot in the world. Swirling riffs, amazing heart-thumping beats, strong supportive bass notes.... when there is nothing else that matters. You get lost in the magic and zone out, in awe, with eyes closed. So good. I play with a coverband and would love to create music but I get a taste of the magic with our covers, which include Cinnamon Girl! There is so much behind the music we aren't aware of.... entire worlds of collaboration and talent the novice listener could never know. Great stories and great video.

  • @RealSlopeDude
    @RealSlopeDude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I love Neil's humility.

    • @lloydclaussen2432
      @lloydclaussen2432 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Neil is not humble , he is jealous of his peers in spite of what he sells here, he got mad when someone fawned over Jimi Hendrix because he thought he was a better player

    • @RealSlopeDude
      @RealSlopeDude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lloydclaussen2432 I believe he was jealous of Hendrix because he says in this very video that Hendrix was the best. But in so doing, he was being humble, honest, or whatever you want to call it.

  • @barneycarparts
    @barneycarparts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just had an old pro friend hand me a Dan Electro Guitar from the 60s with 8s I could not put it down. The body and neck were so light. Even unplugged I could feel the resonance ringing through the neck. I never thought 8s were plausible for tone. After this experience I think ALL newbies to guitar should have the experience of an ultra light Dan Electro that sings through the fingers. Its magical.

  • @BillMcGirr
    @BillMcGirr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When I was 18 in 1988... I bought Neil Young’s “Decade” and learned to play guitar to it.
    What a great way to start.
    Wonderful music.
    Amazing memories.👍

    • @zeroceiling
      @zeroceiling 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      nothing quite like a bunch of GCD Em songs all sounding great.....I did the same....

    • @ianbartle456
      @ianbartle456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zeroceiling Count me in there with ya'll. Learned to play the harmonica too. Opened up an entirely new universe. SO glad I invested in that triple album back in the day. For me, a far better cause for my limited funds than George's ATMP - and I'm a huge George Harrison fan.

  • @instantdismissal
    @instantdismissal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grew up with my parents playing NY constantly in the 80s and I was lucky to see him play the mirrorball album with pearl jam at reading festival in 1996 or 1995. It was an utterly incredible experience, one I'll never forget. Thank you Neil for the comfort I've found in your music, you are the best.

  • @richardsnodgrass8647
    @richardsnodgrass8647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Needle and the Damage Done" hit me hard back in the day because I was booting Crystal Meth. Got clean that year by locking myself in a trailer for two weeks and not opening my door for anyone. Yep. It hit home for me. Oh the memories. It was a life changing year for me and many more. Be blessed Neil. Thanks to you and all your friends for being there for all of us. Beautiful days it was. :-)

  • @colmcasey1794
    @colmcasey1794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is priceless.Every word so true. Thanks Neil from Ireland.

    • @theeaskey
      @theeaskey 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What county u from colm

  • @lynnarthur_stillkickin2024
    @lynnarthur_stillkickin2024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Neil truly testifies about great musicianship. The Wrecking Crew... another group of super creative musicians who (actually) made the hits ♥️

  • @nrich5127
    @nrich5127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great interview - I saw a whole different aspect to Neil - he knows which way the grass grows. His song writing prowess intimidates a lot of musicians and rightly so.

  • @jerrypruden887
    @jerrypruden887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just honesty. Great interview

  • @shaunmcgee4204
    @shaunmcgee4204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The importance of the guys and girls in the engine room of a band is often overlooked, so hearing somebody of Neil Young’s stature acknowledging those unsung heroes is reassuring.
    Yet another fantastic clip Joe.

  • @Kuhlyedascope69
    @Kuhlyedascope69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Here before hundreds of thousands of views. hey Neil

  • @ericatchley3482
    @ericatchley3482 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Probably the reason I'm still playing after 50 years. Thanks Neil!

  • @softailspringer9915
    @softailspringer9915 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this. Neil knows that stardom is one thing and musicianship is another

  • @jacksonmacd
    @jacksonmacd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Find your happy place on stage and then stand there. What a line!

  • @Riatzi
    @Riatzi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Neil Young, dear uncle Neil. I absolutely love his records. He is such a beautiful human being.

  • @tompricemusic940
    @tompricemusic940 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Neil is amazing!!!!! So glad I got to meet and talk to him. Great guy!

  • @bobbyricelatinjazzbigband
    @bobbyricelatinjazzbigband 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow... didn't expect this. Great interview!!!

  • @screamlate2
    @screamlate2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great interview with Neil Young. He is such a knowledgeable and articulate guy. Respect to you Neil.