renegade4dio the story behind the song shows where his songwriting was coming from; everything he saw and experienced. He’s up there in my opinion (doesn’t matter what I think) on the list of the best songwriters ever.
Could you imagine watching Neil Young in concert in 1972, and he says, "here are a couple new tunes" and then proceeds to play "Heart of Gold" and "Old Man." Those incredibly lucky people had to realize they were listening to all-time classics.
We did, we did! My friends and I went to one show at the Opera House in Seattle which was fabulous for the acoustics of his beautiful Martin guitars and that voice.
Just to be clear, Neil Young is one of the greatest singer-songwriters in history. It is a very, very short list of people who ever did it better than Neil, even when he was quite young.
My daughter is a preschool director. A few years ago, she taught 3 yr olds. Every day, if everyone behaved, they got to listen to this song (which they loved). Can you imagine what a beautiful sight and sound to hear 3 yr olds singing this lovely song. 💜
Yes, thankfully, he's still with us. As a matter of fact, he appeared as himself when Jimmy Fallon did a superb impression of him not too long ago, singing "Old Man". Look it up, now that you're aware of Neil Young, you'll enjoy it!
Yes! Neil Young as an old man singing Old Man is very poignant, and Jimmy Fallon does a really great impression of him. You can tell they both had fun dueting it.
I'm from Winnipeg, born and bred. Neil is one of ours. Prairie inspired, of the True North, and greatly under rated. Keep on Rockin in the Free World !!
He recently became a US citizen after living there for a loooooong time (he's canadian in origin). The reason: He wanted to vote in the upcoming election.
Jamel, myself being a white man I consider you as a brother, you bring joy to me with your music that you react to and your knowledge of music, Thank You Brother and God Bless you, I think you do have a Heart of Gold.
So Neil's mom lived in New Smyrna Beach, FL, where he actually went to early elementary school. Some time in the mid 80's I was performing in a duo doing mostly covers with a good friend. We heard that Neil was in town visiting his mom who was sick. We were playing at a local watering hole and there was Neil eating and listening to the music. On a break my partner insisted on going to tell him what a fan he was so we went over to his table. My buddy told him that we were huge fans of his and apologized for bothering him Neil was as nice as anyone could be and talked to us, even complimented our music. He is as nice a human being as his music is great.
Neil Young, (born November 12, 1945, Toronto, Ontario, Canada), Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known for his idiosyncratic output and eclectic sweep, from solo folkie to grungy guitar-rocker. Early career: Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Young grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with his mother after her divorce from his father, a well-known Canadian sportswriter.
Neil was born in Toronto, then spent his boyhood in Omemee, Ontario -- about 100 miles northeast of Toronto, before moving to Winnipeg in his early teens. -- About three years ago, he returned to his hometown of Omemee e, and played a televised concert in small theater there. In his song, "Helpless", the opening lyrics... "There is a town in North Ontario Dream comfort memory to spare And in my mind I still need a place to go All my changes were there." ....he's singing about Omemee.
The family was taking an extended vacation in the warm climate of Florida which they thought would aid in Neil's recovery from polio. And yes - Neil did attend Faulkner Street Elementary School, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, in the first grade from January to May, 1952. Glad Neil was nice to you. He is a very nice man - but a little shy sometimes which makes a few people think he is not friendly or snobbish. He's a great Canadian and we don't mind sharing him with the world. ;)
Neil young is/was one of my all time favorite musicians, that being said I’m with jeff. Back in the day him and David Crosby , Steven stills, and gram Nash were on the cutting edge of political activism. Songs like Ohio spoke to that generation about the injustice wrought on the American people. He spoke out against the establishment and despised the man. Now he is the man, we become what we hate. To reach that level in the entertainment business a dues must be paid and when the powers tell you to bark , little puppy you better start barking. I’ve since stopped listening to his music because I no longer believe in him. I was a fan for 40 years, seen him in concert 9 times, there are many musicians I stopped listening to because of their selling out. Jamal brother man you should checkout joy villa. Look her up first see what she’s about then check out her music. What you know about bob Marley, bunny whaler, Peter tosh? There is a whole other genre to explore.
I keep seeing Al Stewart's "Year Of The Cat" get requested . . . if we're starting to move into these classic storytellers like Christopher Cross and Neil Young, now is the perfect time.
how about the fact that while he was in toronto, he and rick james had a band that was signed to motown until their drug addict manager squandered their money. the band was called The Mynah Birds.
Was signed to Motown with Rick James in the group Mynah Birds (circa 1966). Motown had to let them go when Rick was found to be AWOL from the military.
This performance always cracks me up - Neil fumbling around with his harmonicas - then goes into one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Thanks so much for this.
In 1969 at the age of 24 Neil was sick with a 103° fever and was bored so he sat down and wrote 3 songs.. Cinnamon Girl, Down By The River and Cowgirl In The Sand.. and forever cemented himself as a pillar of rock and roll as an ICON!!
You will find Jamal, the more you react to neil's music, that Neil can't be pigeonholed into one genre of music. People want to lable him the grandfather of grunge, which i think is bull, Neil is rock, hard rock, folk, folk rock, country, and country rock. Depending on what mood your in Neil has a song for it.
He's Canadian. Gotta love him! I love "Heart of Gold". Another good one from him is "Ohio" and "Cinnamon Girl". Hey Jamel, I'm 62 years old and I like some Hip Hop. I like it all! Music connects us all.
It's weird how Canadians seem to have the best songs about American tragedies ("Ohio", "Black Day In July", "Big Yellow Taxi", "Edmund Fitzgerald"...). Must be the distance that makes us comfortable writing about them, as opposed to the comparatively few writers (The Hip, mostly) that write about our homegrown Canadian ones...
Cool! Neil is actually the "father" of grunge though this is his folk side. You hear his rock style more on Hey hey my my, Powderfinger, Sedan Delivery, or Rockin' in the free world.
Indeed. I gravitate mostly to metal, but did dabble a bit in my youth with various grunge and punk artists and such. The "strange" (to some people) thing is that throughout my life, I have attended more Neil Young performances than any other single artist/group. But, it actually makes perfect sense :)
Speaking of grunge he did a version of Rocking in the Free World with Eddie Veder of Pearl Jam fame. I could’ve sworn I saw it on Saturday Night Live in Fact! A great video. Love your reactions Jamal. 😁☀️👍
I'm glad that you are enjoying Neil Young. One of the greatest. I'm 74 and still listen to this Cat. Keep the 60's music going for the young Generation. Love and Peace Always to us Baby boomers.
Yes, Jamel - We do care about you!! ( I love how you applauded with audience at the end of these two Neil Young videos - you do you, J! 😂🤣👍👏) Be prepared to go down a 'Brother Neil' rabbit hole: Harvest Moon Keep on Rockin' in the Free World After the Gold Rush (His older bands) Buffalo Springfield- For What it's Worth. (Other band) Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young (CSN&Y) OHIO Carry On Suite: Judy Blue Eyes Southern Cross Wooden Ships Helplessly Hoping (this particular song 'gets me' every time) STAY SAFE
Jamel's observations tell me he's a bit of an old soul himself. He's also obviously a really nice guy. Next song should be Neil Young's "Philadelphia".
this is an otherworldly song that comes from another time and dimension....... it is timeless...... Jamel is always struck instantly by the most meaningful parts of the song... " doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you..... I've been first and last, ...look at how the time goes past"...
Try "A Man Needs A Maid." It's haunting; it really gets to you. Also you might check out songs he did as a member of Buffalo Springfield like "Mr. Soul" and "I Am Child."
I'd say he's the greatest national treasure of Canada, coming from a European who doesn't really know that much about Canada. Regardless, people will be singing along to Neil Young songs in 2220, no doubt.
@@amyadams2995 I really like Neil's attitude (regardless of whether or not it was displayed while "under the influence"), but yes, the unplugged format adds to that desired level of authenticity!
I quoted this song when I toasted my brother and his wife's wedding. I was my brother's best man. I congratulated him on finally finding his heart of gold.
My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) and Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) One acoustic and one electric. Uncle Neil is one of the greatest of all time. Not as many people know his music now because he refuses to let his music be used in commercials.
Omg I just commented on this! Yes! CSNY! You MUST listen to Carry On. Suite Judy Blue Eyes. Helplessly Hoping. Helpless. These guys can harmonize! Beautiful music! ❤️
I must have listened to this track hundreds of times and I still get the chills every time. Neil Young is a truly great song writer and performer, but what I admire most about him is the way he stands up for the downtrodden. The indigenous people of the world need more people to stand with them like Neil does. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻
Oh, y'want some more Neil? Down by the River, Ohio (actually as CSNY song, but he's the Y in that name), After the Gold Rush, Southern Man, Cinnamon Girl, The Needle and the Damage Done, Rockin' in the Free World, Like a Hurricane, Hey Hey My My (Into the Black), Harvest Moon, The Old Laughing Lady, Cowgirl in the Sand
@@JazzDrummer1946 I moved from Columbus to Cincinnati in 1988 when REM's Green album came out. We went to see them at the Arena (where the famous The Who tragedy happened 11 years earlier) and this band called Indigo Girls opened for them--never heard of them at that point--but what a show! I just pulled up the TH-cam video of this on 1200 Curfews and went straight to Amazon and ordered it! Thanks!
Alive and well, married to Daryl Hanna now I believe. He's a full fledged member of the R&R Hall of fame, played with the Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills, Nash and Young. He's a legend. The fun thing about this show is that these songs were so new at this point, so you're seeing him playing them early on, it's brilliant.
I will add, that my favorite during all of the live performances I've attended, is when he does Like a Hurricane. It's always so haunting and beautiful; gave me chills every time when he did it in a concert.
Jamal, we DO care about you! We love sharing the great old music of our youth with you because we know you will appreciate it like we did when we first heard it! Neil is one of the few artists who didn't sell out. Him and Bob Dylan. Stays true to his principles. Also want to mention that he had 2 sons with cerebral palsy. He created the Bridge School Benefit and gave annual charity concerts for 30 years in Mountain View, Ca. to raise money for kids with disabilities. I went to one of them where Paul McCartney played.
Once you finish his acoustic masterpieces, check out "Everybody Knows this is Nowhere" with Crazy Horse, his band. Cowgirl in the Sand is one of the greatest jams ever recorded. Check the original version off this album
Or Rockin in the Free World live with Pearl Jam from the 1994 MTV music awards.. Probably my favorite live performace by anyone. He's the father of grunge and made an entire studio album "Mirror Ball" with the Pearl Jam band.
He's obviously a soft spoken, shy man but yet he found the strength to put himself out there and speak his truth. I'm in awe of men and women like this. Thank you Jamel for helping me rediscover this beautiful soul. And you ain't bad yourself Jamel.
The Band is THE most important act in music. So much talent, somany great songs. So influential. The Beatles, Stones, Clapton etc ALL changed their sound after gearing The Band.
Cinnamon Girl is a classic. When he was with Crosby, Stills and Nash they created some beautiful music as well. Good '60's protest stuff. You should look up Southern Man anything off of 4-Way Street album.
@@jasonmurray1812 great songs but from a lyric point of view, and I do believe Jackson to be one of the finest wordsmiths around you have to go with The Pretender, " I'm gonna be a happy idiot and struggle for the legal tender "......
For a Dancer, In the Shape of a Heart, Somebody’s Baby, The Pretender, For Everyman, Doctor My Eyes, and all the other suggestions....I’m good with any!
@@danielhayes8348 Ben, the older son, who must be at least 40 by now, has profound cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. Zeke has mild CP and is very functioning, getting around on his own and holding a job.
Carole King, Jamal!!! Anything from her Tapestry Album is so good. "I Feel The Earth Move ," "So Far Away," "Natural Woman," "It's Too Late", You've Got a Friend" (or James Taylor's version)...so many more amazing songs.
I like Carole King too. I'll second the ones you mentioned except that I think Aretha's version of "Natural Woman" is better than Carole's, and I'll add "Sweet Seasons", "Jazzman", and "Only Love Is Real".
In case you didn't know Neil Young was in a band with Rick James, yes that Rick James, in an R&B/Rock'n'Roll band before they became famous on their own...
Detroit-'67- 3rd gr-during school, Pete Seeger (well known folk singer in his 40s then) "stopped in" to do a "One man concert" for some classes! He stood in the "gym corner" w/his cart of guitar, banjo, harmonica, tamborine. I stood 6 ft away.WE Kids wondered what is this "oldish" man gonna sing?" OMG- He had ALL us kids singing & clapping! (Where HaveAll the Flowers Gone, ThisLand is YourLand, If I had a Hammer, GUantanamera (in Spanish), Roll Your Boat to Shore...etc)
Crosby Stills Nash & Young is a band that Neil Young was in and they put out a really good song that was composed by Neil Young. Very controversial however the song is called Ohio. That would be a good cover and a good reaction I would like to hear what you have to say about that song.
"is this brother still alive you guys" ummm yeah, he's been kinda busy the last 50 years since that concerts, released 65+ albums since then, and probably one of the 10 most famous musicians of all time, in the rock and roll hall of fame for his solo career, as well as with Buffalo Springfield, and with Crosby Stills Nash.
"Aw, this guy's a character..." That's what musicians did back in the day as they tuned their guitars for the next song, or as he was doing, found the right harmonica for the tune...it was called banter, and it filled those few moments between songs with interplay with the audience. 😊
"Needle And The Damage" brother. You know I won't steer you wrong.
this song brings me to tears every time. powerful raw lyricism.
Yeah. That’s a great song and one that will rip your heart apart. He’s somebody that I’ve always paid attention to. Just can’t help it.
Definitely..
That is a godly song, my #1 choice from Neil, who has lots o greatness.
renegade4dio the story behind the song shows where his songwriting was coming from; everything he saw and experienced. He’s up there in my opinion (doesn’t matter what I think) on the list of the best songwriters ever.
Could you imagine watching Neil Young in concert in 1972, and he says, "here are a couple new tunes" and then proceeds to play "Heart of Gold" and "Old Man." Those incredibly lucky people had to realize they were listening to all-time classics.
Totally amazing
ted ritola I love It Never Rains in California. Have loved it for nearly 50 years, now.
Saw him in concert Jan. 23, 1973 in MSG. Just found some if my old concert tickets stubs.
We did, we did! My friends and I went to one show at the Opera House in Seattle which was fabulous for the acoustics of his beautiful Martin guitars and that voice.
Absolutely have seen him in those days along with so many.. I'm 74
Just to be clear, Neil Young is one of the greatest singer-songwriters in history. It is a very, very short list of people who ever did it better than Neil, even when he was quite young.
My daughter is a preschool director. A few years ago, she taught 3 yr olds. Every day, if everyone behaved, they got to listen to this song (which they loved). Can you imagine what a beautiful sight and sound to hear 3 yr olds singing this lovely song. 💜
That is EPIC!
This almost made me cry xD If there's anything purer i can't imagine it.
Very nice!
Thankyou!!!
Gosh I would love to see a bunch of kids singing this lovely song 💙
This guy was soooo young when he wrote these songs, really is an old soul.
Neil Young, 1970: "And I'm gettin' old."
Neil Young, 2020: "Hold my beer."
Yeah exactly. Fond memories of people & times past.
Yes, thankfully, he's still with us. As a matter of fact, he appeared as himself when Jimmy Fallon did a superb impression of him not too long ago, singing "Old Man". Look it up, now that you're aware of Neil Young, you'll enjoy it!
Yes! Neil Young as an old man singing Old Man is very poignant, and Jimmy Fallon does a really great impression of him. You can tell they both had fun dueting it.
I remember that seeing Jimmy even dressed up like Neil Young standing next to Neil singing together.
That was a great impersonation and then here comes the real Neil..Lol Jamel, you would definitely get a kick out of that Fallon performance!
Oh yes!!!! That one is fantastic!!!
This messed with my head the first time I saw it. Wtg, Jimmy Fallon!
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At 58 years old it's not a lot of young men like you who appreciate the greatness of 70s rock music and icons
You bad!!!!
Neil is one of the most special Canadians ever born. Great to see people discover him for the first time.
Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Young...two of the greatest story tellers ever - both Canadian. Talents like this are extremely rare.
My dad raised me listening to Neil Young. I don't know if I would've been so fortunate to find him otherwise. That's a very sad thought.
I'm from Winnipeg, born and bred. Neil is one of ours. Prairie inspired, of the True North, and greatly under rated. Keep on Rockin in the Free World !!
mista gregory You could do a lot worse than be born Canadian
Neil Young is very Special! Yes!
He recently became a US citizen after living there for a loooooong time (he's canadian in origin). The reason: He wanted to vote in the upcoming election.
Everyone needs to vote in the next election!!! Please!!!!
Young is definitely a great artist. I love all his music. He should stay out of politics. Hes better that way.
He's actually a dual citizen now. Still Canadian through and through.
@@joelsimms4636 that's right trump 2020
cohenlabe1 MAGA KAG Brother!
Jamel, myself being a white man I consider you as a brother, you bring joy to me with your music that you react to and your knowledge of music, Thank You Brother and God Bless you, I think you do have a Heart of Gold.
Such a great comment! My sentiments exactly!
You must be American having to mention your melanin content
@@personalcheeses8073 Good point! All men are brothers; Jamal is one of the better ones.
So Neil's mom lived in New Smyrna Beach, FL, where he actually went to early elementary school. Some time in the mid 80's I was performing in a duo doing mostly covers with a good friend. We heard that Neil was in town visiting his mom who was sick. We were playing at a local watering hole and there was Neil eating and listening to the music. On a break my partner insisted on going to tell him what a fan he was so we went over to his table. My buddy told him that we were huge fans of his and apologized for bothering him Neil was as nice as anyone could be and talked to us, even complimented our music. He is as nice a human being as his music is great.
Its hard to start up a convo w a famous person. (4 me) !
Neil Young, (born November 12, 1945, Toronto, Ontario, Canada), Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known for his idiosyncratic output and eclectic sweep, from solo folkie to grungy guitar-rocker. Early career: Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Young grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with his mother after her divorce from his father, a well-known Canadian sportswriter.
Neil was born in Toronto, then spent his boyhood in Omemee, Ontario -- about 100 miles northeast of Toronto, before moving to Winnipeg in his early teens. -- About three years ago, he returned to his hometown of Omemee
e, and played a televised concert in small theater there. In his song, "Helpless", the opening lyrics... "There is a town in North Ontario
Dream comfort memory to spare
And in my mind I still need a place to go
All my changes were there." ....he's singing about Omemee.
he is Canadian
The family was taking an extended vacation in the warm climate of Florida which they thought would aid in Neil's recovery from polio. And yes - Neil did attend Faulkner Street Elementary School, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, in the first grade from January to May, 1952.
Glad Neil was nice to you. He is a very nice man - but a little shy sometimes which makes a few people think he is not friendly or snobbish.
He's a great Canadian and we don't mind sharing him with the world. ;)
The old hippie is still kickin. As much an activist as a musician still.
this is where I quit being a fan of his. His music is great.. just don"t want to hear your celebrity opinion.
Neil young is/was one of my all time favorite musicians, that being said I’m with jeff. Back in the day him and David Crosby , Steven stills, and gram Nash were on the cutting edge of political activism. Songs like Ohio spoke to that generation about the injustice wrought on the American people. He spoke out against the establishment and despised the man. Now he is the man, we become what we hate. To reach that level in the entertainment business a dues must be paid and when the powers tell you to bark , little puppy you better start barking. I’ve since stopped listening to his music because I no longer believe in him. I was a fan for 40 years, seen him in concert 9 times, there are many musicians I stopped listening to because of their selling out. Jamal brother man you should checkout joy villa. Look her up first see what she’s about then check out her music. What you know about bob Marley, bunny whaler, Peter tosh? There is a whole other genre to explore.
Jeff Klatt
Opposite for me. Wish more people, celebrity or otherwise were activists. Different strokes for different folks.
I believes brain cancer. Pretty sure
@@jeffklatt4835 He's always been political, if you didn't know then you aren't much of a fan. Keep on Rockin' in the Free World tho
I keep seeing Al Stewart's "Year Of The Cat" get requested . . . if we're starting to move into these classic storytellers like Christopher Cross and Neil Young, now is the perfect time.
Road to Moscow is a haunting tale ...
Year of the Cat is one of my all time favorites, love it.
Yes!! Absolutely!😊
When he was young, he left Toronto and went to L.A. looking to join a Band. That Band was Buffalo Springfield (For What It's Worth!)
how about the fact that while he was in toronto, he and rick james had a band that was signed to motown until their drug addict manager squandered their money. the band was called The Mynah Birds.
@@czwirner Then he lured Rick to Detroit into the waiting arms of the F.B.I. who arrested him for Draft Dodging.
@@kellyfehr5240 they were a great band too it's such a shame
He also a part of Crosby Stills and Nash and Young.. My favorite is the song Ohio.
Was signed to Motown with Rick James in the group Mynah Birds (circa 1966). Motown had to let them go when Rick was found to be AWOL from the military.
This performance always cracks me up - Neil fumbling around with his harmonicas - then goes into one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Thanks so much for this.
I agree💞
At 74, Neil Young is still Rockin' in the Free World. He's a huge activist and recently became a US citizen so he can actively vote
Have you not figured out that Voting is a joke yet? And the Central Bankers own ALL the politicians and the media?
In 1969 at the age of 24 Neil was sick with a 103° fever and was bored so he sat down and wrote 3 songs.. Cinnamon Girl, Down By The River and Cowgirl In The Sand.. and forever cemented himself as a pillar of rock and roll as an ICON!!
RUST NEVER SLEEPS MAN! And Neil either. Blessings on you man.
That sucks. Neil is a liberal jackwad.
Pulsar Lights no doubt man. Democracy is just a word, real gangsters run the world. The banksters
“Hey Hey, My My, Rock And Roll Will Never Die”.
- - Neil Young - -
📻🙂
Rust Never Sleeps is one of my favorite albums.
Love that song. ❤
Cinnamon Girl, Hey Hey My My, too many songs to list.
Neil the OG of grunge. I just learned Cinnamon Girl, only Neil can pull off a guitar lead featuring one note.
Neil is close to 80 years old and still performs at Farm Aid every year.
Easy now. He's 75. Exact same age as my mom. They were in primary school together for a little while in Toronto in the 1950s.
A true lover of humanity. Philosophical pioneer whose music connects like no other...
Yes, Neil is eccentric--but an old soul. What brilliance.
he used to be so chatty lol
Neil Young must listen: “The Needle and the Damage Done” & “Rockin’ In the Free World”.
You will find Jamal, the more you react to neil's music, that Neil can't be pigeonholed into one genre of music. People want to lable him the grandfather of grunge, which i think is bull, Neil is rock, hard rock, folk, folk rock, country, and country rock. Depending on what mood your in Neil has a song for it.
Can you imagine.... he’s 75 now. Wow. He used to write about an old man.... now he is one. Time keeps on ticking away.
I guess he must be 78 now 2024....🎉❤️🎉
Yes, he is very much alive.
React to: 'into the black'
Then 'out of the blue'
And recently married to someone as funny as himself ... Daryl Hannah. Can just picture their life as a married couple lol.
@@RedDawnRocker unbelievable . she was a hottie in the 80's
He's Canadian. Gotta love him! I love "Heart of Gold". Another good one from him is "Ohio" and "Cinnamon Girl". Hey Jamel, I'm 62 years old and I like some Hip Hop. I like it all! Music connects us all.
It's weird how Canadians seem to have the best songs about American tragedies ("Ohio", "Black Day In July", "Big Yellow Taxi", "Edmund Fitzgerald"...). Must be the distance that makes us comfortable writing about them, as opposed to the comparatively few writers (The Hip, mostly) that write about our homegrown Canadian ones...
"Ohio" is my favorite by him. Then again thats where I'm from 🤔😂
Cool! Neil is actually the "father" of grunge though this is his folk side. You hear his rock style more on Hey hey my my, Powderfinger, Sedan Delivery, or Rockin' in the free world.
Yeah, he would be an all time great if all he did was his folk side, or his rock side. The fact that he did both is amazing.
Indeed. I gravitate mostly to metal, but did dabble a bit in my youth with various grunge and punk artists and such. The "strange" (to some people) thing is that throughout my life, I have attended more Neil Young performances than any other single artist/group. But, it actually makes perfect sense :)
Speaking of grunge he did a version of Rocking in the Free World with Eddie Veder of Pearl Jam fame. I could’ve sworn I saw it on Saturday Night Live in Fact! A great video. Love your reactions Jamal. 😁☀️👍
@@superdave3093 Have you heard "Mirror Ball" ? Neil Young heading Pearl Jam, guess Eddie was not there, or didn't sing.
yea rockin in the free world is totally proto-grunge!
He makes some funny comments and then goes into one of the most powerful and saddest heartfelt songs ever!
That’s Neil Young! One of the greats!
😎🎸👏🏻
You would like ' Ohio ' and ' Cinnamon Girl ' by him also
Definitely cinnamon girl also powderfinger.
Cortez the Killer too.
Harvest Moon is one of my faves
Yes, agree, also Harvest Moon. Such a great song
Ohio is Crosby Stills Nash and Young. Not just Neil Young.
The studio version had Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor on backing vocals.
That's a power lineup.....
Nicolette Larson also
@@LouieCaporussoJr Sadly, not enough people know who she is.
@@johncampbell756 I do. Lotta Love was her hit.
@@johncampbell756 I do!
Check out "Cinnamon Girl", "Rockin' in the Free World", "Harvest Moon" and also go to Crosby, Nash and Young(CSNY) and look at their Music.
Mark Thompson, don't forget Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills
Seriously! CSNY simply cant go wrong. Please, please, check out Harvest Moon, most romantic aong ever
Type O Negative did a completely awesome cover of "Cinnamon Girl" that IMHO surpasses the original. Jamel needs to hear that one.
Yes yes and more yes!!!!
@@todddawson9901 That's why I mentioned it
Neil Young, a canadian, one of the best guitar player ever !
"Southern Man". Ole Neil called out racism way before it was stylish.
Alabama too
He sure did
Racism was only ever stylish long before Neil Young was born.
@@nodiggity9472 Calling out racism not racism itself so you misunderstood me.
They are still paying the price of ignorant Injustice, the new generation know it and will change it ...Peace and Safety..
You have to hear his song Harvest moon, It's great.
Albert Mauriello awesome song.
The MTV Unplugged version is amazing.
You need to listen to “Carry On” by Crosby Stills Nash and Young. The Harmonies are incredible!!! And yes the Young is Neil !!!
Suite Judy Blue Eyes.
That's a Stephen Stills song
Once he hears CSN&Y he'll be wanting more.
I second both - first thing came to my mind was Suite Judy Blue Eyes by Crosby Stills Nash and Young EPIC!
And, Wooden Ship
I'm glad that you are enjoying Neil Young. One of the greatest. I'm 74 and still listen to this Cat. Keep the 60's music going for the young Generation.
Love and Peace Always to us Baby boomers.
"Down by the River" by Neil Young is such a great song, despite its very dark meaning.
Yes, Jamel - We do care about you!!
( I love how you applauded with audience at the end of these two Neil Young videos - you do you, J! 😂🤣👍👏)
Be prepared to go down a 'Brother Neil' rabbit hole:
Harvest Moon
Keep on Rockin' in the Free World
After the Gold Rush
(His older bands)
Buffalo Springfield- For What it's Worth.
(Other band)
Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young
(CSN&Y)
OHIO
Carry On
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
Southern Cross
Wooden Ships
Helplessly Hoping (this particular song 'gets me' every time)
STAY SAFE
If you get into C S N almost cut my hair would be a good one...love you dude!
Jamel's observations tell me he's a bit of an old soul himself. He's also obviously a really nice guy.
Next song should be Neil Young's "Philadelphia".
@@MatthewC137 That is a great song- it tears me up every time I hear it.
Up🤟🏻👍🏻
Is it possibly 'Caveman' with Dennis Quaid and Ringo Starr?
Neil's a character? Oh my, you have no idea.
Daniel Skorich lol that’s funny! Yep!
One of the great characters, really. The realest of music...
@@christopherecatalano They don't get any more real than Neil.😎
"I WANNA LIVE I WANNA GIVE" One of the most simple and beautifully profound lyrics ever uttered in a song.
Bless you Jamel..
Needle and the Damage Done. Yes, he is still alive. Great lyricist. He was so young here.Old Man gets me every time.
"hey hey my my","my my hey hey","sugar mountain","powder finger","keep on rockin in a free world"☮️ out
Like A Hurricane live man. That one is just insanely good. Remember the video ?
Neil Young is the GOAT. “Southern Man” “Harvest Moon” or anything by brother Neil
100% true.
Well I hope ol' Neil will remember. A southern man don't need him 'round anyhow!
what do you know about the goat?
this is an otherworldly song that comes from another time and dimension....... it is timeless...... Jamel is always struck instantly by the most meaningful parts of the song... " doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you..... I've been first and last, ...look at how the time goes past"...
Neil's still alive and kicking. He's 74 years old and he's married to actress Darryl Hannah.
Whaaaaaat? Crazy Horse married the mermaid?? Upped his already ultra cool status in my book there😀👍
"Bocce Balls!"
That Will Keep you Young :p
Milf! Gilf?
So does Darryl have a heart of gold? Here's hoping
@@yeahbee8237 Filf (fish)
Check out Neil Young with Crazy Horse singing "Cinnamon Girl", one of my favorite songs.....
Try "A Man Needs A Maid." It's haunting; it really gets to you. Also you might check out songs he did as a member of Buffalo Springfield like "Mr. Soul" and "I Am Child."
Neil Young wrote so many classics. He makes me proud to be Canadian.
I say time and time again that he's one of your finest exports. Ha ha ha. He's my absolute favorite.
I'd say he's the greatest national treasure of Canada, coming from a European who doesn't really know that much about Canada. Regardless, people will be singing along to Neil Young songs in 2220, no doubt.
Between Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, Rush, The Guess Who and Triumph... You guys have done good eh ?
@@thomascarpenter7415 Tragically Hip
@@joakim2k10 I’d have to put Gordon Lightfoot at the top .
Neil Young is still alive he's married to actress Daryl Hannah. Also neil young is one of the greatest singer songwriters of all time
I'm just gonna "like" this, while Neil sorts out his harmonicas...
You need to watch 'MTV unplugged' especially Nirvana
@@amyadams2995 I really like Neil's attitude (regardless of whether or not it was displayed while "under the influence"), but yes, the unplugged format adds to that desired level of authenticity!
I liked when Jamel said “we don’t just listen to music here, we feel it.” Yes, sir. That’s why we live you
Love* you
@@lizmullaney305 - You mixed up *love* and *like*. You are forgiven :-)
Hell yes......surprised me with the Neil Young man...im lovin it...the same...check out the studio version with his full band but he is amazing alone
One you are less likely to have heard before, I think, is "Needle and the Damage Done." It's short and sad, as you might imagine. Real good though.
This has always been my favorite but I've never seen anyone react to it.
Absolutely.
My favorite Neil Young song. I'd love to see a reaction to 'Needle...'
I quoted this song when I toasted my brother and his wife's wedding. I was my brother's best man. I congratulated him on finally finding his heart of gold.
Neil Young is still alive, thank god. "Old Soul" indeed. Try Harvest Moon, and I also love Cinnamon Girl.
Neil Young is so talented, and he’s given us many decades of beautiful music. Down the rabbit hole you go!
Jamel, You're the sweetest and most delightful thing I've seen in a long time.
I have a mad crush on him...and I'm old enough to be his mother☺
Seriously I love him and he has been getting me through
ohio skane me too.
Sweet disposition on the man for sure. I hear some of his story and it is very much like mine.
Pat F I want him to move next door to me so we can hang and listen to jams in my yard.
He's from Canada and showed up in Los Angeles driving a hearse when he ran into Stephen Stills who he played with in Buffalo Springfield.
Was Stephen Stills injured? A hearse is a pretty heavy car.
Crosby Stills Nash and Young. He was Young.
@@MordicusEgg good dad joke right there haha
When artists were about the music and not about the fame, money and Instagram likes.
And they actually had talent that didn’t need to be tweaked in the studio.
and people played real instruments, and autotune was non existent
Ahh Neil was one of the same people like all others in the music industry making sure not one penny wasn't kept from him is as his right good on him.
My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) and Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)
One acoustic and one electric. Uncle Neil is one of the greatest of all time. Not as many people know his music now because he refuses to let his music be used in commercials.
Omg I just commented on this! Yes! CSNY! You MUST listen to Carry On. Suite Judy Blue Eyes. Helplessly Hoping. Helpless. These guys can harmonize! Beautiful music! ❤️
Try "The needle and the damage done" and for a contrast "Crime in the city" live from the Weld album.
I must have listened to this track hundreds of times and I still get the chills every time.
Neil Young is a truly great song writer and performer, but what I admire most about him is the way he stands up for the downtrodden. The indigenous people of the world need more people to stand with them like Neil does. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻
Oh, y'want some more Neil?
Down by the River, Ohio (actually as CSNY song, but he's the Y in that name), After the Gold Rush, Southern Man, Cinnamon Girl, The Needle and the Damage Done, Rockin' in the Free World, Like a Hurricane, Hey Hey My My (Into the Black), Harvest Moon, The Old Laughing Lady, Cowgirl in the Sand
have not heard cowgirl in the sand in a long time...may have to look that one up...thanks red
ANY of the songs above.
Powderfinger
I recommend (HIGHLY) if you haven't heard it, the Indigo Girls version of "Down by the River" from 1200 Curfews. It's otherworldly!
@@JazzDrummer1946 I moved from Columbus to Cincinnati in 1988 when REM's Green album came out. We went to see them at the Arena (where the famous The Who tragedy happened 11 years earlier) and this band called Indigo Girls opened for them--never heard of them at that point--but what a show! I just pulled up the TH-cam video of this on 1200 Curfews and went straight to Amazon and ordered it! Thanks!
Neil has more talent in his toe nail clippings than 95% of today's popular music artists.
Lol yes absolutely
OK boomer
@@wollaminfaetter I'm 31 and agree with that. Neil Young is a mountain.
@@JB-xh5mc Just Kidding. I'm 55 and huge fan. Saw him i Denmark 3 years ago.
I haven't wasted my time listening to 100% of today's stars.
Ohio is a great song based on a historical event, with Neil Young
That just had its unfortunate 50th anniversary.
The Kent State killings was a tragedy!
Apparently CSN/CSNY reactions get taken down a lot. Might be a waste of time, not listening to it but making a video.
John Campbell an unfortunate event but not an unfortunate anniversary because that means it isn’t forgotten
@r__p__m Are you so sure that Neil isn't part of the blocking?
Don't forget "DOWN BY THE RIVER "
And Powderfinger!
When I went to secondary school in Canada, the 70's, we studied his lyrics in English class.
Alive and well, married to Daryl Hanna now I believe. He's a full fledged member of the R&R Hall of fame, played with the Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills, Nash and Young. He's a legend. The fun thing about this show is that these songs were so new at this point, so you're seeing him playing them early on, it's brilliant.
Now that you've sampled his acoustic stuff, time to take some of his electric stuff in. Powderfinger and Cortez the Killer are two personal faves.
Love Powderfinger!
Upvote...agree
I will add, that my favorite during all of the live performances I've attended, is when he does Like a Hurricane. It's always so haunting and beautiful; gave me chills every time when he did it in a concert.
I love all Neils music, but Cortez the Killer is lowkey his best song.
The Graceful Savage it’s my favorite even if it’s not going to win a popularity contest.
He was part of Crosby Stills, Nash, and Young. He spine out for Civil Rights. Southern man is powerful.
And they played Woodstock. Such legends.
Now you gotta do Neil Young’s “Hey Hey, My My”! Then after that do Neil Young & Pearl Jam doing “Keep On Rockin in the Free World”! Both are a MUST!
^This
92 MTV music awards. Best version. The energy. The boys from Pearl Jam trying to keep up with Neil. The best.
Jamal, we DO care about you! We love sharing the great old music of our youth with you because we know you will appreciate it like we did when we first heard it! Neil is one of the few artists who didn't sell out. Him and Bob Dylan. Stays true to his principles. Also want to mention that he had 2 sons with cerebral palsy. He created the Bridge School Benefit and gave annual charity concerts for 30 years in Mountain View, Ca. to raise money for kids with disabilities. I went to one of them where Paul McCartney played.
Bob Dylan’s birthday today! How bout Bob and Neil doing My Back Pages Live 1992!!!!! ❤️
You want Dylan’s 30th anniversary concert where everyone in classic rock history shows up to play Back Pages. Awesome
Madison Sq Garden!
Lay Lady Lay by Bob Dylan ❤️
I've been listening to Neil for 50 years.Inspired me to play guitar
Listen to artists of the singer songwriter era,70s was my fav.
Once you finish his acoustic masterpieces, check out "Everybody Knows this is Nowhere" with Crazy Horse, his band.
Cowgirl in the Sand is one of the greatest jams ever recorded.
Check the original version off this album
I agree, "Cowgirl in the Sand" is EPIC! It gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.
Or Rockin in the Free World live with Pearl Jam from the 1994 MTV music awards.. Probably my favorite live performace by anyone. He's the father of grunge and made an entire studio album "Mirror Ball" with the Pearl Jam band.
He's obviously a soft spoken, shy man but yet he found the strength to put himself out there and speak his truth. I'm in awe of men and women like this. Thank you Jamel for helping me rediscover this beautiful soul. And you ain't bad yourself Jamel.
Have you listened to 'The Weight' by 'The Band'? Classic. You'll love it.
The Band is THE most important act in music. So much talent, somany great songs.
So influential. The Beatles, Stones, Clapton etc ALL changed their sound after gearing The Band.
@@yeahbee8237 And most of all: Bob Dylan! Touring with the Band changed his sound so much his old fans even called him Judas...
I just noticed he's playing two instruments at once😮 I don't think I've ever seen anybody else do that.
This is not a song, it is the proof that there's love and beauty in this world.
Humanity's best expression.
Sebastien Carlus hard to find these days.
Cinnamon Girl is a classic. When he was with Crosby, Stills and Nash they created some beautiful music as well. Good '60's protest stuff. You should look up Southern Man anything off of 4-Way Street album.
Neil's look matches his vocal sound far better now that he's in his 70s. He's certainly still kickin', though...
Neil Young was one of the few artists I could kick back and listen to for hours back in the day. I would play side 1 and side 2 of every album we had,
You should listen to “Harvest Moon” by Neil Young!!!!
Yes that song is so beautiful. I used an instrumental cover in a memorial slide show
He would love the broom
Another great story teller is James Taylor... "Fire And Rain"
david yerkey I love James Taylor, but comparing him to Neil isn’t fair. Neil is amongst the best song writers ever whereas James isn’t. Nuff said.
I was supposed to see him in April, then this virus happened :(
Yes, and he also performed back up vocals on this album with Linda Ronstadt ..
Carolina in my mind
After Mr. Seger and Mr. Young, you will need to listen to Jackson Browne at some point.....
"Doctor my eyes" and "Running on empty"
Yep! Definitely time for doctor my eyes.
@@jasonmurray1812 great songs but from a lyric point of view, and I do believe Jackson to be one of the finest wordsmiths around you have to go with The Pretender, " I'm gonna be a happy idiot and struggle for the legal tender "......
These Days is my recommendation, also a song that sounds like it would have been written by someone a lot older.
For a Dancer, In the Shape of a Heart, Somebody’s Baby, The Pretender, For Everyman, Doctor My Eyes, and all the other suggestions....I’m good with any!
He's a Canadian treasure Hes alive but he has an aneurysm in his brain so every day is precious!!!!!
Jamal.. great choice! May I recommend "Cortez the Killer", a bit of a heavy rocker, and tells a story..
A great story, and he plays it with such feeling
That song was my husbands love song to me. He asked to have a heart carved on his headstone with heart of gold inscr
Jamel: Don't Let It Bring You Down from this same show is really powerful.
It really is. His voice is haunting.
That's a cool tune, also Ohio and Man Needs a Maid
You're so right...wisdom beyond his years....He cares about the music.and he cares about humanity....
Of course we care about you man, that's why we continue to invite you into our houses and lives to share the magic of music together
He's alive, well. He's deep. Had polio as a child. Good song about his childhood home is "Helpless" Look for the video.
I think 2 of his wives died aswell? And his sons have very bad disabilities, theyre both bound to wheelchairz
@@danielhayes8348 Ben, the older son, who must be at least 40 by now, has profound cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. Zeke has mild CP and is very functioning, getting around on his own and holding a job.
I love Helpless
Neil said that as a result of his polio the left side of his body is weak and it affects his guitar playing......
Carole King, Jamal!!! Anything from her Tapestry Album is so good. "I Feel The Earth Move ," "So Far Away," "Natural Woman," "It's Too Late", You've Got a Friend" (or James Taylor's version)...so many more amazing songs.
I like Carole King too. I'll second the ones you mentioned except that I think Aretha's version of "Natural Woman" is better than Carole's, and I'll add "Sweet Seasons", "Jazzman", and "Only Love Is Real".
This performance was in February 1971. Neil Young was 25 at the time.
In case you didn't know Neil Young was in a band with Rick James, yes that Rick James, in an R&B/Rock'n'Roll band before they became famous on their own...
Young and James were even roommates at one time.
Can NOT ever forget “Ohio”. What a stab to the heart. I’ll never forget why he wrote it. Still hurts today.😢😢😢
Yes, Jamel, OHIO !! But this is a song I would recommend you do a bit of research on first to understand why it meant so much to so many people .
When the National Guard massacred four Anti- Vietnam protesting students at Kent State.
Let's just realize that he's play 2 instruments AT THE SAME TIME!
& singing!
Wow! A one man band must blow your mind!!
Detroit-'67- 3rd gr-during school, Pete Seeger (well known folk singer in his 40s then) "stopped in" to do a "One man concert" for some classes! He stood in the "gym corner" w/his cart of guitar, banjo, harmonica, tamborine. I stood 6 ft away.WE Kids wondered what is this "oldish" man gonna sing?" OMG- He had ALL us kids singing & clapping! (Where HaveAll the Flowers Gone, ThisLand is YourLand, If I had a Hammer, GUantanamera (in Spanish), Roll Your Boat to Shore...etc)
Just saw him last year, 2019, in Eugene Oregon. First time I saw him was in 1969!
69 would have been awesome I was 2.
Awesome!
Wow 1969 😀 wasn't he on woodstock concert the same year
Crosby Stills Nash & Young is a band that Neil Young was in and they put out a really good song that was composed by Neil Young. Very controversial however the song is called Ohio. That would be a good cover and a good reaction I would like to hear what you have to say about that song.
For reference, the song is about the Kent State Massacre where protesting students were shot by National Guard troops.
The context of the song makes it more powerful. Look up some pictures of the Kent State Massacre before listening.
Neil's song Harvest Moon you must hear. You will love it!
"is this brother still alive you guys" ummm yeah, he's been kinda busy the last 50 years since that concerts, released 65+ albums since then, and probably one of the 10 most famous musicians of all time, in the rock and roll hall of fame for his solo career, as well as with Buffalo Springfield, and with Crosby Stills Nash.
"Aw, this guy's a character..." That's what musicians did back in the day as they tuned their guitars for the next song, or as he was doing, found the right harmonica for the tune...it was called banter, and it filled those few moments between songs with interplay with the audience. 😊
He still takes his time sorting out his guitars and harmonicas while performing, and the audience just waits as they know he's worth waiting for.