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 🙏
@@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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
@@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.
@@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.
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 .
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.
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.
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
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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 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?
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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?").
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
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.
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 🥁❄️🤍🕊❄️
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.
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!
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
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.
@@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.
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.
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
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 .
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.
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.
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.
Love that Neil, a Canadian (now an American citizen, too) is the moral conscience for America, attacking political idiots and big corporations like Monsanto!! Neil has always been politically active (e.g., Ohio) and his music and lyrics speak the truth. I love him dearly. Thanks Sir Neil!!
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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
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
@@mayito714 Steely Dan, three members of The Doors, Casady and Dryden of the Airplane, Zappa and crew, Little Feat, the Allman Brothers, the Doobie Brothers, etc. If they didn't play jazz themselves, they listened to a lot of it. Jack Casady of the Airplane and Hot Tuna said, in an interview, that one of his biggest influences was Scott LaFaro, who played bass with Bill Evans, and Duane Allman said that the one record that got the most play from them when they were touring was Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue'.
Other jazz-influenced legends include James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Kinks, the Who, Santana, Jimi, Stevie Wonder, EWF and the Grateful D. Mack Lack? More like brain lack.
ssn0651 Nope. Some came from loving blues, most just formed garage bands and copied what was currently popular until they got good. Neil Young, Hendrix, Clapton, Stills, Page, Bloomfield Beck etc. listened to blues, Indian ragas, wherever the LSD led them.
Always has. He’s a no-BS guy, and that has ruffled a lot of corporate feathers over the years. Luckily (for us) he sold enough records and shows doing things his way to keep them at arm’s length, otherwise none of us would know who he is today - he’d be the creative footnote he talks about here ...instead of the icon.
Young's acknowledgement of the various artists who contribute to a "hit" sort of explains his hits... he has always welcomed, solicited contribution from others..
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.
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.
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.
really pleased i fell onto this! Brilliant interview! and just reconfirmed my respect for Neil Young.. he acknowledges so many great musicians! also life confirming for amateurs like me who never get past just playing along at home and enjoying the music with friends... particlarly liked the call out to JJ Cale who could say everything he wanted sometimes in less than 2 minutes even though you'd want to it to go on for hours! Did you ever do any chats with JJ? Thanks!
I talked to J.J at the first Clapton Crossroads concert and we were going to get together and do a interview and make a exhibit but he passed before we followed up. Thanks for watching.
Neil, I'm from Mobile Alabama and you're my favorite musician. I've only been playing for a few years and half of what I play are your songs. I always thought Winterlong was an undervalued classic. That riff grabbed me from the first time I heard it. I wonder if he feels the same. Regardless of what people may think. The South certainly does love Neil Young.
You're too young to understand .but when someone invited by you into your house start talking with discomforts about you way of life .throwing opinions without know the facts since you are a complete foreigner. You'll feel in your heart what is like,,.you think that Memphis love him now among others southern states back in the 60 he talk Lotta shit about us portraying us all as racist ,if not listen the song( Sweet home Alabama) and why he beef with Lynyrd Skynyrd . Sorry son.but that is true ,he just wanna be a political musician hero..
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
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
Neil has not had the greatest reputation among his bandmates, but here he talks about the real musicians and how they contributed to rock and pop hits. Refreshing.
When he describes how the biz people want to separate the 'star' from the other band members - that is exactly what Elvis Presley went through. He was under constant pressure to "get rid of those guys - you don't need them", etc.
Thanks to Neil and Joe. I remember how disillusioned I was for a while after learning that The Wrecking Crew was the group I actually loved. True musicians love music- not fame, money, or bragging rights.
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
@@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.
Indeed, its a team effort " And I love her " ,the corner stone to the song is the George's slow Spanish work And Taylor's guitar riff on "Time waits for no one " It just goes on
It's not often someone spends a whole interview telling you how important other people are. Great muso and a champion bloke
Thanks Mark.....Joe
A truly genuinely Humble human.
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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 🙏
@@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.
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.
I believe there's an audience tape of that show.
John Heussenstamm I wish I was there
OMG you're right. Thanks for pointing that out! I never would have thought of looking for that!
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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!
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.
You can't be serious -;humble ? Umm okay
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.
Thanks ICEY…… Joe
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.
I see him surrounded by jawas
On stage at Wembley Stadium in 1974.....just Neil, guitar, stool and mic.........and holding 65,000 mesmerised. Neil really is so talented
Neil Young is a living legend, what a talented and humble man he is, i love the man.
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
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
@@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.
@@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.
@ Michael It seems that you're missing the Point... Neil writes songs from Every Human Emotion... Lary
This is an exceptionally good interview. As a band player myself, I recognise the reality of what Neil Young says. Very valuable stuff.
This is the best Neal Young interview I’ve ever seen
Thanks D L…. Joe
Neil Young IS music. Long may he run.
well said,now to get it arranged and produced.anyone?
I liked what Neil and the interviewer said about Mitch Mitchell being such a great drummer for Hendrix.
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 .
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.
One of the all time greatest drummers
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.
@@lnhislmage Jimi another great one gone too soon Heaven must be a
rockin' good place 🌅
I'm a big NY fan. Thank you so much for this video and giving us the opportunity to hear Neil speak! Very cool!
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
Which NY team are you a fan of? Mets? Yanks? Giants? Knicks?
@@shizzy35 that would be none. Funny, though.
@@shizzy35 - None of the above. Try CSNY
As a big JJ Cale fan, it was good to hear Neil give props to JJ.
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.
I love jj really was my first introduction to his music when I was 12 years old(now 56) have all his records
Whiperwill singing.....on a soft summer breeze. Makes me think of my baby.....I left down in New Orleans.
@@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.
The only thing he omitted that I wish he would have included was The Wrecking Crew. They were another phenomenal group of studio musicians.
Great to hear of his humble attitude instead of the much more common self-centered rock star mentality.
Right. Its all about freedom and wisdome . Not about ego. Its about Harmonie and advancement to love and Peace.
@@lotharluder2743 Hippie Dreams > Make America Great Again
@@saleens peace, Love, stop the war, candles, incense, CSNY, pot, tie-dye, save the Whales. Barefoot too, but watch out for the needles.
Neil is one of the truly great North American songwriters from Canada.
Would be funnier to say "great American songwriters from Canada".. lol
@@LouStoriale For some reason has chosen to live in America.
randyjacobsmd warmer and lower taxes and more cities to tour and loose women.
@@randyjacobsmd
There's three types of winter in Canada: cold, wet or cold _and_ wet.
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?"
I didn’t think it possible, but, I have even more respect for this man now
I certainly do!
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.
Yeah - good one, they got to Diana Ross though, didn't they?
Respect to Levi …. recognised what keeps a band together …
Every lsdder needs its rungs. 🙏
Ha and then he goes on to promote amazon music.
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.
Bill Astell I noticed that too in a number of his interviews. he’s a great leader, recognises greatness in others
I see what you did there...
"Heart of Gold"... lol
Bill Astell Does That Mean You Got Your Head Out Of Your Ass !!!!!!
I see what you did there
@@anguslewis23 Sure thing Angus. Room for yours now..
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.
Bob the Avenger thank you so much. Please visit the MHOF when you’re in Nashville! Glad you’re enjoying these interviews. Best... Joe
@@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?
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum RIP Joe
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.
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.
Neil is so right , without the brilliant musicians and writers the singers are almost nothing . The Memphis Horns deserve much better recognition .
And the Stax house players, like Steve Cropper, Duck Dunn, etc.
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.
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.
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!
@@wildbillharding What did you take from that?
JJ Cale deserves this praise like no other as he is always forgotten when it comes to the best guitarists. Well said, Neil!
The Lord of Syncopat...ion
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.
Love that song! Cinnamon 👧 girl! Is it about Jim Morrison's girl friend?
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.
That interview was an absolute pleasure- thank you Neil
*Neil young is one of the greatest, singer, songwriter and musicians of all time and my favorite*
Lee Dile cn
Probably arranging too!
Indeed. Never deviated from his principles and the cause 👍🏽
Neil Young sounds very humble, he speaks his mind, this is great.
neil is so down to earth and classy. makes me feel so good for him to hold forth here
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
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.
An example of this is the Stones working through 'Sympathy for the Devil', experimenting until it became what it is.
Thanks so much, great advice
Thanks sounds like you know a few things.
Thanks, that’s some good advice.
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.
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.
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.
Such a fascinating Man. I've been a Fan of His Music and Talent since 1970.
Man, this was cool. Love his music and he talks sense. A moment of sanity in an insane world. Thanks Neil!
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.
Haha: Rolling Stones, no ego.
@@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?").
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
Another great interview, thanks for sharing.
John Marty thanks John... best.. Joe
Thanks for watching! Best... Joe
Misleading title but i still wasn't disappointed. Neil Young talks, you listen.
No, I'm just reading the comments.
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.
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.
I agree, it is misleading clickbait for musicians like me looking for tips on how great songs are written. Not much help here.
I don't think Neil gives a fuck about Hit Records, he just makes music, but a great interview.
How great is that to give all those forgotten (sadly) musicians the credit they deserve. Well done Neil
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 🥁❄️🤍🕊❄️
Humility is an honourable attribute
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.
Such a delight to hear Neil talk about music.
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!
7:19 "And Crosby sings so loud, it blows my head off anyways, so I gotta stay out of the way of the monitors!".
It's amazing to listen to a honest man. It's so rare these days.
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
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.
Now that's a real master speakin'.
this is gold
Guys like Neil Young and Steve Stills... real music that toughed our soul.
Love his voice when he sings and adore his humility and intelligence when he talks. Maestro
@@chipgaasche4933 You must be a tone deaf clown
His voice is not about technical prowess. It's all texture. His voice shimmers.
Chip Gaasche absolute clown of an idiot.
Chip Gaasche you‘re just an idiot clown with internet access.
@@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.
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.
One should not forget Albert Lee who is also very humble.
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.
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
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 .
Hopes for a renaissance of people playing together. Preach Neil! Thanks for posting
That voice stands out .. no matter what!! Greatest musical instrument ever Neil Young’s voice!💕
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.
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.
Thanks for the post!
Some song writers tell a short story and some take us on a journey for a life time, Thank you Neil Young
As soon as I hear ‘’Hi, this is Joe Chambers’’ I know I’m in for some great interviews. Thank you Joe.
Thank you gudge ...... joe
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.
I could listen to Neil all day.
So much SUBSTANCE in what’s being shared here... Thanks folks!
Just came back to watch this again. It's a great interview!
Thanks for watching Nd…. Joe
Love that Neil, a Canadian (now an American citizen, too) is the moral conscience for America, attacking political idiots and big corporations like Monsanto!! Neil has always been politically active (e.g., Ohio) and his music and lyrics speak the truth. I love him dearly. Thanks Sir Neil!!
I grew up with his music. Neil plays and I dream, Neil sings and I fly... thanks great musician man.
.... jj cale, the master's touch. Well said Sénor Young!
True, it's all about the underrated pro riff writers behind the scenes and their orchestrations as such. Thanks Neil for mentioning us.
Neil giving credit and showing so much humility. Good on you, man!
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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
That's amazing !!!! Because Eddie Vedder can't sing !!!!!😄😄😄😄😄😎😎😎😎😎🍺🍺🎸🎸🎼🎼🎼
That definitely didn’t happen in 1991. Probably a few years later
@@pontius2000 it was 93 I’m not the best at remembering exact years, just the experiences
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Fantastic interview with one of my favorites! Thank you!
Thank you too Daniel for watching... Best.... Joe
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
I think the reason 60's and 70's music is so good is that most of the musicians came from a jazz background .
Like who?
@@mayito714 Steely Dan, three members of The Doors, Casady and Dryden of the Airplane, Zappa and crew, Little Feat, the Allman Brothers, the Doobie Brothers, etc. If they didn't play jazz themselves, they listened to a lot of it. Jack Casady of the Airplane and Hot Tuna said, in an interview, that one of his biggest influences was Scott LaFaro, who played bass with Bill Evans, and Duane Allman said that the one record that got the most play from them when they were touring was Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue'.
Other jazz-influenced legends include James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Kinks, the Who, Santana, Jimi, Stevie Wonder, EWF and the Grateful D.
Mack Lack? More like brain lack.
@@memory-nownow-anticipation7087 Memory-Now? I think you "Lack" a memory now!
ssn0651 Nope. Some came from loving blues, most just formed garage bands and copied what was currently popular until they got good. Neil Young, Hendrix, Clapton, Stills, Page, Bloomfield Beck etc. listened to blues, Indian ragas, wherever the LSD led them.
i like what Neil is saying here . He speaks the truth
Always has. He’s a no-BS guy, and that has ruffled a lot of corporate feathers over the years. Luckily (for us) he sold enough records and shows doing things his way to keep them at arm’s length, otherwise none of us would know who he is today - he’d be the creative footnote he talks about here ...instead of the icon.
@@HBSuccess so so true
Young's acknowledgement of the various artists who contribute to a "hit" sort of explains his hits... he has always welcomed, solicited contribution from others..
Great Neil interview. Such a treasure.
Goggle products typical stereotype comment
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.
Thanks Shaun…. Joe
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.
what an amazing comments section , this was superb...mr young...respecto.
Have been listening to "Cowgirl in the Sand" every night lately. Maybe I was 16 , now I'm 66 reliving memories....
Nice cut on 4 way street..
When I was about 18 (1988) I got Neal Young’s decade anthology...
I learned to play guitar to it.
Just great music.
And great memories.👍
My all-time hero...
@@clivehorridge xoxo
i always related to that song too, are you canadian as well?
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.
Neil Young, dear uncle Neil. I absolutely love his records. He is such a beautiful human being.
“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!
Thanks 73156............. Joe
This man should've been the curator of the R&RHOF.
really pleased i fell onto this! Brilliant interview! and just reconfirmed my respect for Neil Young.. he acknowledges so many great musicians! also life confirming for amateurs like me who never get past just playing along at home and enjoying the music with friends... particlarly liked the call out to JJ Cale who could say everything he wanted sometimes in less than 2 minutes even though you'd want to it to go on for hours! Did you ever do any chats with JJ? Thanks!
I talked to J.J at the first Clapton Crossroads concert and we were going to get together and do a interview and make a exhibit but he passed before we followed up. Thanks for watching.
Neil truly testifies about great musicianship. The Wrecking Crew... another group of super creative musicians who (actually) made the hits ♥️
Neil, I'm from Mobile Alabama and you're my favorite musician. I've only been playing for a few years and half of what I play are your songs. I always thought Winterlong was an undervalued classic. That riff grabbed me from the first time I heard it. I wonder if he feels the same. Regardless of what people may think. The South certainly does love Neil Young.
You're too young to understand .but when someone invited by you into your house start talking with discomforts about you way of life .throwing opinions without know the facts since you are a complete foreigner. You'll feel in your heart what is like,,.you think that Memphis love him now among others southern states back in the 60 he talk Lotta shit about us portraying us all as racist ,if not listen the song( Sweet home Alabama) and why he beef with Lynyrd Skynyrd . Sorry son.but that is true ,he just wanna be a political musician hero..
GREAT interview!!!! Neil is the BEST!!!!!🎺🎷🎸🪕
Thanks for watching Mark... Joe
Neil Young's music & anthology made a huge influence in my life. I am spot on with the way he talks and thinks.
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
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
Pity he didn't mention Leon Russell
Anibal Miranda we are losing our greats slowing like WW II vets. So sad and no where to go now
@@MarkSmith-js2pu very sad
Neil has not had the greatest reputation among his bandmates, but here he talks about the real musicians and how they contributed to rock and pop hits. Refreshing.
When he describes how the biz people want to separate the 'star' from the other band members - that is exactly what Elvis Presley went through. He was under constant pressure to "get rid of those guys - you don't need them", etc.
It’s easier to control people when they are isolated from the people who care about them.
Thanks to Neil and Joe. I remember how disillusioned I was for a while after learning that The Wrecking Crew was the group I actually loved. True musicians love music- not fame, money, or bragging rights.
I love Neil's humility.
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
@@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.
Indeed, its a team effort " And I love her " ,the corner stone to the song is the George's slow Spanish work And Taylor's guitar riff on "Time waits for no one " It just goes on