The deluxe version of CSNY's seminal album Deja Vu, featuring hours of outtakes, alternate versions, and demos, is available to pre-order now at Rhino.lnk.to/DejaVu50ID.
When you go through pain ou can just listen to one of this guys many pieces of work this track typifies one and just leave all the pain and troubles behind for a short moment. What a unique gift this man has. What a God given talent.
I've listened to this song hundreds of times before. Until now, reading the lyrics along with listening to the song, I only now appreciate how poetically brilliant it is. They gave the Nobel prize to Dylan recently. Why not Neil Young?
I am a huge admirer, but I don't think Neil's lyrics stand up as literature as Dylan's does, and I am a huge fan of Bob's. One guy in Year of the Horse (film) said, "it's like, the Neil Young-universe..." I agree w/ that stoned-out fellow.
Why not? He makes Dylan look bad on a guitar! Hell Dylan recruited Tom Petty to be his lead player in the Day. Cause knew couldn't play .He's a Poet and he knew it. Young is both and probably better at both!
Neil Young has always been one of favorite singer's and writers! I want to thank him for always sound oh so good and putting all the right words in the right places!
the first guitar song i played when i was 21 yo. i got so attached to the song and until now i still enjoy singing "Birds" with Neil Young.. one more favorite is "Harvest Moon" im 67 now n i still listen to his song.
Freaking incredible. Neil never ceases to amaze. Canadian boy who, along with Joni, brought unique song writing talent to the canyons of LA and then way beyond. Both of whom were also marvelous guitar players. Their overall musical contributions just truly exceptional😃✌
So true they were both ground breaking and fearless in their Artistry ,, and stayed true to that as they never sold their souls or sold out.They continued on creating Art and lyrical tapestries ,, Neil Young exploring new collaborations and Joni as a Painter in her box of Paints,, as she always described herself ,, A painter first . Search Jonius early TV appearances in Canada / Johnny Cash and a rare concert for Much Music .. The Magdeline Laundries A must,, I am a Canadian ..Eh
Wow I love this version I still remember coming home from the hospital after the birth of my daughter and playing this song and bawling my eyes out now she is 21 time flys.
This is lovely. I have After the Goldrush on vinyl, and Deja Vu On vinyl, this version, even as a demo of Birds is just something else. It is one of my favourite Neil Young songs but even so. I live in New Zealand. I'm 48.
This 'demo' is also on Neil Young archives. Original version on "After the Gold Rush" had piano has lead instrument. Here, acoustic guitar provides the lead instrument.
The most tender and evocative composition Neil has written..has inspired literally hundreds of artists to share his sentiments and deliver stirring memories..
The "After the Gold Rush" LP literally changed my life. Neil spoke to the turbulent times of the late 1960’s - early 1970’s in a poetically esoteric manner that spoke to and resonated with so many of us of that era. The social injustices, the war, the hope and a reckoning for an enlightened future are all represented within that album. As unsettling as it is, I don’t think circumstances have changed all that much except for the “hope” part.
Thank you for sharing this 💙💔💙 It's the most beautiful version of my favorite Neil song that I've ever heard/seen. ~ esp now that my sweet Barry left us 💔
@@1953pbunn Right you are Paul. I guess my brain was distracted and focused on Way Down in the Rust Bucket 1990. That is the release I plan to get next.
I got something to say here, but I won't. Have loved this song for... I don't know, since last century, it's beautiful, in lyric and tune. I'd never expected to have to experience it personally.
Did you check out the track listing? Ol’ Neil isn’t letting too much of his music on this deluxe edition. Just like on the CSN box set several years ago. He promised to let them use what they wanted... until he changed his mind at the last minute. They don’t call him Shakey for nothing. Oh... lovely track. Should have been on Archives 1.
And that’s the simple formula for amazing Music... and performance. Ha ha... just pull Magic from the things you know... and put them in a song that wonderfully pictures the moment. So if I had written this one song... and recorded it half as well... I would consider myself a Badass. Even if it was all I ever did. Love you, Guys!
Graham, Make peace with David. The music will fare much better. Bad vibes undermine it for us. Peace & Love. Philly Folk Fest 17. Enjoyed it very much.
I wanted to speak of the symbols and metaphors of this song on Neils after the gold rush version, but Utube had closed any comments. How can it be that a simple conversation about music is closed down? I am like Bob Dylan said " I'm a worried man with a worried mind......
I love this song with my heart and soul I love Neil Young, with my heart and soul. Human beings could be more like this man this chaotic cruel world we live in would be a much better place. I'm sure it would be a place of serenity
I'm proud of myself - I always sang the harmony just like this, along to Neil's ATGR version, even where there's no harmony on the "it's over..." part. But there's Graham doing the "it's over..." part, too! It's like me and Graham have the same instincts! haha
Wow… what should I say? In the immortal words of Dan Hicks’ “Jimmy the talking’ dummy”… “This is a great opportunity.” I’ve always always loved this song and these harmonies…. Everyone sing along! listen to those ooohs in verse two! Wow, perfect!
Made my own custom after the gold rush album and everything is the same except for one change, I added this version of birds in to replace the piano version because I like this version more.
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The deluxe version of CSNY's seminal album Deja Vu, featuring hours of outtakes, alternate versions, and demos, is available to pre-order now at Rhino.lnk.to/DejaVu50ID.
Just placed a pre-order. Can't wait to have it :)
Will this deluxe version be available on Tidal?
Too bad this is the only outtake with Neil
@@stillastillsfan Thanks for loving my music aspirations. How long have you been a fan?
@@margroningen Thanks for loving my music aspirations. How long have you been a fan?
Listening to this tonight in 2024, I can almost believe Im young and in love again.❤
The song is heartbreaking and beautiful. These voices blend wonderfully. Lovely harmony by Graham. Incomparable sentiment of Young's voice.
Neil and Graham should do a record together. Their voices sound pretty damn fine together as a duo.
Graham is an immaculate harmony singer
Agreed
@@tonypellock5326 I love Deja Vu and I wish CSNY did more recordings.
Speechless. Tears in my eyes from memories of listening to After the Gold Rush. Glad Graham was there to help with harmonies and guitar tuning.
When you go through pain ou can just listen to one of this guys many pieces of work this track typifies one and just leave all the pain and troubles behind for a short moment. What a unique gift this man has. What a God given talent.
Supposedly, Young wrote this for Nash after he broke up with his girlfriend. Anyone know more?
@@fsinjin60 I think it's Only Love Can Break Your Heart, not Birds.
I've listened to this song hundreds of times before. Until now, reading the lyrics along with listening to the song, I only now appreciate how poetically brilliant it is. They gave the Nobel prize to Dylan recently. Why not Neil Young?
Such a lyrically beautiful song, depth of meaning .Melody pure.👍🎸🎼
Neils 🔥💯✌️😎
Doesn't need one. Enough stuff hanging on his walls. His Nobel is in his head for all time.
I am a huge admirer, but I don't think Neil's lyrics stand up as literature as Dylan's does, and I am a huge fan of Bob's. One guy in Year of the Horse (film) said, "it's like, the Neil Young-universe..." I agree w/ that stoned-out fellow.
Why not? He makes Dylan look bad on a guitar! Hell Dylan recruited Tom Petty to be his lead player in the Day. Cause knew couldn't play .He's a Poet and he knew it. Young is both and probably better at both!
Neil Young has always been one of favorite singer's and writers! I want to thank him for always sound oh so good and putting all the right words in the right places!
When you see me fly away without you. Hauntingly beautiful sung by 2 giants. Classic young and nash.
the first guitar song i played when i was 21 yo. i got so attached to the song and until now i still enjoy singing "Birds" with Neil Young.. one more favorite is "Harvest Moon" im 67 now n i still listen to his song.
Freaking incredible. Neil never ceases to amaze. Canadian boy who, along with Joni, brought unique song writing talent to the canyons of LA and then way beyond. Both of whom were also marvelous guitar players. Their overall musical contributions just truly exceptional😃✌
So true they were both ground breaking and fearless in their Artistry ,, and stayed true to that as they never sold their souls or sold out.They continued on creating Art and lyrical tapestries ,, Neil Young exploring new collaborations and Joni as a Painter in her box of Paints,, as she always described herself ,, A painter first . Search Jonius early TV appearances in Canada / Johnny Cash and a rare concert for Much Music .. The Magdeline Laundries A must,, I am a Canadian ..Eh
What a beautiful balance, the kindness of a loved one departing leaving a shadow, but beckoning a new sun.
This is the first time I've ever heard this... and I don't want to ever hear it again because I'll never forget it.
I can not think of any other piece of music that brings such heartbreak and beauty to the ears and heart of the listener. My God, what a song.
Magic. Thanks for the music Neil. Can't speak for everyone here but it's enriched my life these past decades anyway,.
You speak for me ❤
Beautiful. Neil is a master on Acoustic Guitar.
Totally groovy
Wow I love this version I still remember coming home from the hospital after the birth of my daughter and playing this song and bawling my eyes out now she is 21 time flys.
One of my favorite Neil Young songs. Just gorgeous here.
OMG!!! Awesome version!! Over the years I have heard outtakes, live versions. This version is as great as it gets. Fantastic!!
This is lovely. I have After the Goldrush on vinyl, and Deja Vu On vinyl, this version, even as a demo of Birds is just something else. It is one of my favourite Neil Young songs but even so. I live in New Zealand. I'm 48.
Awesome song no matter which version you hear
Wow; what a beautyful version; this is the first time I hear it and I'm really speechless; Neil Young's voice was at the top.
Graham Nash 's voice too is amazing...
@@aninar.1826 Thanks for loving my music aspirations. How long have you been a fan?
This 'demo' is also on Neil Young archives. Original version on "After the Gold Rush" had piano has lead instrument. Here, acoustic guitar provides the lead instrument.
The most tender and evocative composition Neil has written..has inspired literally hundreds of artists to share his sentiments and deliver stirring memories..
This is a gem. Thank you very much for posting.
Ahh, some fresh rust. Just great.
Gosh, Graham has damn good ears!
The "After the Gold Rush" LP literally changed my life. Neil spoke to the turbulent times of the late 1960’s - early 1970’s in a poetically esoteric manner that spoke to and resonated with so many of us of that era. The social injustices, the war, the hope and a reckoning for an enlightened future are all represented within that album. As unsettling as it is, I don’t think circumstances have changed all that much except for the “hope” part.
This album got me through my first year of college. Priceless!
Don't ever think that the world isn't changing!
Dannion Brinkley
qqquite excellentttt
Lmao, and here we are back around the bend dealing with all that again and more. Isn’t life funny like that
Thank you for publishing this here. Was so cool to hear it as if we were all in the studio with them. 😊
Thank you for sharing this 💙💔💙
It's the most beautiful version of my favorite Neil song that I've ever heard/seen.
~ esp now that my sweet Barry left us 💔
If Neil ever does an After the Gold Rush deluxe repackaging effort he should put this song on it too. Beautiful.
You obviously haven'y been following music reissues. Check out "After The Gold Rush " 50th Anniversary.
@@1953pbunn Right you are Paul. I guess my brain was distracted and focused on Way Down in the Rust Bucket 1990. That is the release I plan to get next.
I love this song one of the most beautiful ever written and this version is so good
Beautiful song
Big hug to ALL, Neil and Graham,,, and all listening... we are brothers of heart.
I got something to say here, but I won't. Have loved this song for... I don't know, since last century, it's beautiful, in lyric and tune. I'd never expected to have to experience it personally.
absolutely beautiful 😊.
Gorgeous
Thank you for sharing this with us.. absolutely beautiful
Beautiful ! Thank you for releasing birds .
I’ve loved this song forever... also Linda Ronstadt does a lovely version on one of her early albums
So beautiful. Thank you for every single song you ever sang. They all touched my heart. Especially this one. 🙏💜🏔️🕊️🕊️
Dear RHINO🎼 Sincèrement great thanks for Neil Young 🖤magnifiques souvenirs pour moi🍀🌞merci pour ce beau moment d écoute 🌈👏 Greetings 🎼
Magnifique! Douce mélodie, je n'aime pas spécialement Neil Young. Mais là, trop beau magnifié par la belle voix de Graham Nash 😍😘
Absolutely beautiful!
About the time I think I have heard all of Neil's material, out rolls another beautiful jem. Awesome!
gem
Nice song and two amazing artists !
What a beautiful version of a great song.
Beautiful!!!!
You keep on listning to songs like this,,very special,,
Did you check out the track listing? Ol’ Neil isn’t letting too much of his music on this deluxe edition. Just like on the CSN box set several years ago. He promised to let them use what they wanted... until he changed his mind at the last minute. They don’t call him Shakey for nothing. Oh... lovely track. Should have been on Archives 1.
And that’s the simple formula for amazing Music... and performance. Ha ha... just pull Magic from the things you know... and put them in a song that wonderfully pictures the moment. So if I had written this one song... and recorded it half as well... I would consider myself a Badass. Even if it was all I ever did. Love you, Guys!
Graham, Make peace with David. The music will fare much better. Bad vibes undermine it for us. Peace & Love. Philly Folk Fest 17. Enjoyed it very much.
Ah... They will always love each other. They're brothers after all.
Graham reached out to David when his son died and David in turn reached out when Graham's ex-wife passed away
Glad Rhino shared this .
Me as well. Simplicity of beauty.
I feel sadness for the people who didn't appreciate.
You mean Neil 😉
Wonderful.
Amazing! Neil Young is a legend!
Wonderful song
I wanted to speak of the symbols and metaphors of this song on Neils after the gold rush version, but Utube had closed any comments. How can it be that a simple conversation about music is closed down? I am like Bob Dylan said " I'm a worried man with a worried mind......
Just great as always what a good feel I could imagine Linda singing this
Beautiful.
So sweet....
Sounds so clean.
Excellent.
Ive head this version near 100 times in the past 5 months, never know that Neil had released his own version years and years ago
superbe
Beautiful!
Beautifull song
I love this song with my heart and soul I love Neil Young, with my heart and soul. Human beings could be more like this man this chaotic cruel world we live in would be a much better place. I'm sure it would be a place of serenity
I'm proud of myself - I always sang the harmony just like this, along to Neil's ATGR version, even where there's no harmony on the "it's over..." part. But there's Graham doing the "it's over..." part, too! It's like me and Graham have the same instincts! haha
❤️ building blocks for my musical soul right here
Slightly reminds me of Young -Nash chemistry on "Thru My Sails" on Young's "Zuma" (1975).
Wow… what should I say? In the immortal words of Dan Hicks’ “Jimmy the talking’ dummy”… “This is a great opportunity.” I’ve always always loved this song and these harmonies…. Everyone sing along! listen to those ooohs in verse two! Wow, perfect!
Como siempre el creativo de Neil y la excelsa voz de Nash. Saludos Dr Avendaño.
Damn, how have I never heard this before?
This is beautiful.
You can hear the finished song on Neil Young's album "After the Gold Rush."
Maybe if you had got out more in the 1970s?
Because this DEMO was just released for the first time. LOL
I hear what your saying, child of the 70's🌼🌼🌼
IMHO There is actually a better version on the flip side of the single "When You Dance I Can Really Love" 😎
toujours un plaisir d'écouter neil depuis des années
Love you Paul
Wonderful❣👌
Voices of the Angels !!
The was beautiful.
VERY nice!
Stellar
well.... it is beautiful
Amazing !
Amazing, I love it, greetings from Argentina!
My fav Neil's song. Thanks brother.
Wow!
They did an amazing,possibly the best ever,version of this at the 1969 Greek Theatre gig.
i was there. joni opened, right?
Goosebumps.....My Goodness.
This is soothing soup for the soul.
Yes no DOUBT. Great stuff.
This almost drove me over the edge in 74.
Classic!
Best version imho
love it... my joey, how can I fly away without you?
Highest Quality Audio I've heard on TH-cam. Mastertape Quality ?
How Cool We Love you
Better than the original !!!!!!
Made my own custom after the gold rush album and everything is the same except for one change, I added this version of birds in to replace the piano version because I like this version more.
Second voice of Nash is perfect always
this great song is also sung by dan fogelberg at his last album love in time from 2009 awesome
This song was featured on 91.3 KXCI in Tucson
Esta canción se encuentra en el album "After the gold rush" el mejor album de Neil...
Oh just great! Nash and Young! Not sure for Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young! But that's great! 🎸🎵🎶🔊
I like this better than the release version..❣👍