The studio version of this song is also incredible, with added back up vocals, and instruments. Neil Young has been called the godfather of grunge. "Keep on Rockin in the Free World" is quite epic collaboration with Pearl Jam. "Heart of Gold" breaks me down inside every time. Same with with Old Man too.
I am so happy your doing Neil Young!!! 🔥🔥🔥 There are so many great songs he’s done. Ohio, Outta the Blue and Into the Black, Comes a Time, Keep on Rocking in the Free World…it can go on and on. Love this one Van❤️
Oh my I can tell you of a song by this artist that's so killer Van. I've always loved it as I have many of the songs he's performed. He has such a uniqueness about him and you're right he draws you in. He sings from within truly. The name of the song I think I like most well hard to pick just one but WILD HORSES is the one that is just beautiful to me. Just sayin'.thank youVan
There are those few recording artists who stay relevant a lifetime, and naturally they hit a peek now and then. This is one of them for Neil Young. An iconic moment.
The man's a poet & his contribution to music is legendary. Unforgettable work with Buffalo Springfield & Crosby Stills Nash & Young followed by a long solo career. Check out "Heart of Gold" or "Cinnamon Girl". Or "Ohio" about the Kent State shootings (when the National Guard opened fire on college students demonstrating against the Vietnam war) from when he was with CSNY.☮💙
I'm now 47 yrs old and every time I hear this song, I swear to God, I'm back to 10 yrs old and I can see my mom and aunt still sittin around the dining room table with the lights low, candles lit, smokin pot! I can still smell it! lol They'd play all their Neil Young, Lynda Ronstadt, CCR, Ann Murray records etc. While sittin in a blue haze "trying" to hide what they were doing! Kids aren't dumb! I've never personally done any drugs, but I believe I got my first room buzz around 8yrs old! 😂🤣
I would say one of the greatest of all time. Not just in our time. How many people can say they were in Buffalo Springfield and CSN&Y? He was considered to be the Godfather of Grunge also. Not to mention his very long successful solo career that includes way to many great songs to list.
For some great early Neil Young i suggest a song from when he was in the band Buffalo Springfield called Mr. Soul. If you want to hear him when he was alot older check out a song called Keep On Rockin In The Free World. Both are great.
This was beautiful! Neil Young was a 'one of a kind' guy who just did what he wanted and sang what he wanted. Wasn't big on fame or anything. Loved your reaction!
Linda Ronstadt was one of the greatest singers ever. She was HUGE back in the day. The Eagles was her backing band before they were 'The Eagles'. Check out her song 'Blue Bayou'. James Taylor, 'I've Seen Fire and I've Seen Rain'.
Neil Young, what can you say? Incredible acoustic guitar work, but also known as the father of grunge on the electric guitar. One of the greatest lyricists of all time!
This song always gets me. The respect for our elders. The respect for a man who works, almost in isolation, unappreciated. I can't imagine how touched and humbled the gentleman was to have such a song written for him. This song always reminds me that each of us are of value and to be valued.
James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt are each rabbit holes in and of themselves. James Taylor's "Fire And Rain", "You've Got A Friend", "Going To Carolina", "Sweet Baby James" and many more. Linda Ronstadt, "Blue Bayou", "You're No Good", "When Will I Be Loved" and many more.
Listen up beautiful people, life is short. I now find myself about to celebrate my 62nd b-day. It's incredible how quickly the years have gone by. I am the old man now. 😎✌
I've seen Neil Young half a dozen times since the 70s, solo and with various musicians (Crazy Horse too!) and no one moves from style to style the way he does. "Comes a Time" is a lovely song, "Powderfinger" is a killer story with loud distortion, and "Rockin' in the Free World" just shreds.
You actually made the right choice by checking out this live version first, I actually prefer it. There’s something about Neil’s voice in this song. It immediately draws you in. Such a humble man. I’d recommend you do “Heart of Gold” next. Great reaction 🙋🏻♀️👏🏼🙌🏼👍🏼💜🇨🇦
A great performance from a great artist. Classic Neil Young. You couldn’t have picked a better performance to critique. This is what made Neil Young. Raw, unadulterated talent: writing, playing, singing. I appreciate that your eyes are open. It’s good to see. Much appreciated and much needed in these trying times. Proof that true “feelings” can still bring good folks together. As it was. As it can be.. As it should be. Keep listening friend. 🎸🎼
Love Neil Young! This song came out in 1970 when I was 8 years old, just before my father died. I always think of him whenever I hear it. Thanks for checking it out, Van.
Neil is amazing, got to see him live 5 times! Wish someone would react to him with Crazy Horse. Hurricane, Cinnamon Girl, Hey Hey My My, so many rocking jams!!! 😀
You want fire? Check out Southern Man (1970), and Alabama (1972) by Neil. These two songs prompted Lynyrd Skynyrd to write Sweet Home Alabama in response. Also research and react to Ohio by CSNY as well. Neil is the real deal, and has been doing for over 50 years. Just dropped a new song two days ago. The pride of Canada!
Heart of Gold, Cinnamon Girl, The Needle and the Damage Done, Rockin’ in the Free World, Southern Man, Ohio, just to list a few of his top hits. The man is a legend. Plenty of material there for you to enjoy big man. I’d love to see you react to a few more in his catalogue. Thanks and I always enjoy your reactions. Keep them coming.
one of the single greatest artists of all time have seen him many times and hopefully get the chance to see him at least one more!!! Oh Canada baby..........
Loved your reaction Van. Big Neil Young fan and Old Man my favorite especially this version. You are right he is singing from the heart. Always nice to know the backstory. "Powderfinger" is a lesser known tune that highlights his story telling. Thanks again!!
At 64 now your taking me back to my young teenage years- Neil Young, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt...so many great singer/songwriters in the 70's I loved. Great music, a little mellow and words with meaning. Have you done any Fleetwood Mac yet? Another awesome band. Love your channel Man!
Hey Van you can tell how popular he was, and still is, that he could spend $350K on a ranch at 24. One of his lesser reacted to songs is "the needle and the damage done" which is a poignant song reflecting what he's seen throughout his life. Short but great and also written from the heart.
Neil Young is in my top 20 artists for sure! “Cinnamon Girl”, “Down By The River”, the later song “Harvest Moon”; so so many more. Neil Young is a great rabbit hole to go down ❤️, as well as Crosby Stills Nash and sometimes Young. 🙌
Oh mannn you gotta react to Linda Ronstadt "Blue Bayou" or "You're No Good". James Taylor is another iconic artist "Fire and Rain" "You've Got a Friend". Great reaction ✌❤
Buffalo Springfield's For What It's Worth is one of the first songs I remember learning from the 'oldies' station in the early 90s - I may have been 5 years old. This sound is embedded.
Neil Young is a deep pool of incredible songs in many genres, solo, and with bands (Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, & Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young). My Neil Young top 10: Cinnamon Girl Ohio Mr. Soul Hey Hey My My The Needle and the Damage Done Heart Of Gold Harvest Moon Fuckin Up Rockin In The Free World Don't Let It Get You Down
Neil Young is one of those singular sort of performers in music...he delivers a sound you didn't know you needed to hear until you hear it. Fills a hole that you didn't know was there. Like Ray Charles, like Pink Floyd, like Michael Jackson, like David Bowie and whatever other unique examples - you can't get their sound from anyone but them. It makes you wonder if there's many more 'sounds' out there that we're still waiting for someone to come along and discover for us that only they can channel to us.
The voice, the arrangements and the poetry are all amazing.. But it’s the sound he pulls out of a guitar that’s fascinated me for decades.. Plugged in or not..
I have just loved any and everything Niel Young has ever sang. Crosby Stills and Nash were all the better after Niel Young joined them. In this same smaller intimate setting he also sings Harvest Moon. It's to his woman.
Great reaction. This live version is excellent. Such a good recording for the 70's. Neil Young is the kind of artist that really shines in this type of setting, just his voice and guitar (and harmonica sometimes). Music just flows out of him, and its amazing to hear/see.
Thanks for all the videos friend! The whole family is absolutely awesome! We Canadians are proud of these great musicians, singers, writers, activists for the good👍 born November 12 1945 Toronto Ontario Canada ❤️
So this BBC performance was in 1971..."Old Man" was released on "Harvest" in 1972. So this song, which is iconic for so many people over following decades, had not been heard yet by anyone...these British cameras witnessed it before most of the world and captured it in its infancy. I marvel in the context of that. It has echoed around the world ever since.
I haven't heard this sing in decades!! Thank you .. Linda rondstat and James Taylor BOTH HAVE THEIR OWN CATALOGS they would be worth jumping into along the way
If you are impressed with him singing and playing the guitar he also plays the harmonica well playing his guitar! And Linda Ronstadt is one of the most famous female singers of all time. She has albums in so many genres from folk to pop to Spanish she is a must listen
When it came up that Neil Young could join Crosby, Stills and Nash,there was no deliberation it just happened in a heartbeat. That is how talented this man is, producing a soundtrack to a generation.
I can’t watch or listen to this without crying as this is what in Ireland in the 80s heading to the seaside my parents listened to, James Taylor , the eagles and it was a seriously abusive childhood so I get taken back but to me in a good way. ❤️❤️
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The studio version of this song is also incredible, with added back up vocals, and instruments. Neil Young has been called the godfather of grunge. "Keep on Rockin in the Free World" is quite epic collaboration with Pearl Jam. "Heart of Gold" breaks me down inside every time. Same with with Old Man too.
I am so happy your doing Neil Young!!! 🔥🔥🔥 There are so many great songs he’s done. Ohio, Outta the Blue and Into the Black, Comes a Time, Keep on Rocking in the Free World…it can go on and on. Love this one Van❤️
Oh my I can tell you of a song by this artist that's so killer Van. I've always loved it as I have many of the songs he's performed. He has such a uniqueness about him and you're right he draws you in. He sings from within truly. The name of the song I think I like most well hard to pick just one but WILD HORSES is the one that is just beautiful to me. Just sayin'.thank youVan
Harvest moon is one of my favorites I recommend
Also when the crowd is quiet and paying attention
❣❣❣ *Neil Young's voice to me, has always felt like a cozy, warm blanket, on a beautiful autumn day* ❣❣❣
Heart of Gold is another good one by Neil Young.
Cortez the Killer (live version is even better)
@@TranceAddict1989 cool I'll give it a listen 🍻
@@coryH420 Weld version is the best one
Definitely!! I love Powderfinger from "Rust Never Sleeps". Neil is my fav.
The whole Harvest album is good
Keep on rocking in the free world ~>Neil Young
Brilliant song and a solid performance by a young Neil Young.
There are those few recording artists who stay relevant a lifetime, and naturally they hit a peek now and then. This is one of them for Neil Young. An iconic moment.
Great comment . Right on point . Chills
Once in a lifetime talent.
The man's a poet & his contribution to music is legendary. Unforgettable work with Buffalo Springfield & Crosby Stills Nash & Young followed by a long solo career.
Check out "Heart of Gold" or "Cinnamon Girl".
Or "Ohio" about the Kent State shootings (when the National Guard opened fire on college students demonstrating against the Vietnam war) from when he was with CSNY.☮💙
Also the classic "Rockin' in the Free World"
I second all of that !!! Great songs !
I know this guy bigger music master than you will ever know
My brother in law was his manager for ever
Van, you don't have to apologize for checking out this live version of the song. This is definitely my favorite version. It's all good, Jack!
Live music is where it's at!🤟
He is one that i prefer live, so talented
100%
Neil Young is a Legend.. All that needs to be said!!!
I'm now 47 yrs old and every time I hear this song, I swear to God, I'm back to 10 yrs old and I can see my mom and aunt still sittin around the dining room table with the lights low, candles lit, smokin pot! I can still smell it! lol
They'd play all their Neil Young, Lynda Ronstadt, CCR, Ann Murray records etc.
While sittin in a blue haze "trying" to hide what they were doing! Kids aren't dumb!
I've never personally done any drugs, but I believe I got my first room buzz around 8yrs old!
😂🤣
He is one of the greatest artists of our lifetime.
I would say one of the greatest of all time. Not just in our time. How many people can say they were in Buffalo Springfield and CSN&Y? He was considered to be the Godfather of Grunge also. Not to mention his very long successful solo career that includes way to many great songs to list.
For some great early Neil Young i suggest a song from when he was in the band Buffalo Springfield called Mr. Soul. If you want to hear him when he was alot older check out a song called Keep On Rockin In The Free World. Both are great.
@@suicyco4life666 You have a point. Out of the blue was very grungy.
And Karen Carpenter
Pick any song from Neil Young & I think you'll like it
This was beautiful! Neil Young was a 'one of a kind' guy who just did what he wanted and sang what he wanted. Wasn't big on fame or anything. Loved your reaction!
Was?
Linda Ronstadt was one of the greatest singers ever. She was HUGE back in the day. The Eagles was her backing band before they were 'The Eagles'. Check out her song 'Blue Bayou'. James Taylor, 'I've Seen Fire and I've Seen Rain'.
Neil Young, what can you say? Incredible acoustic guitar work, but also known as the father of grunge on the electric guitar. One of the greatest lyricists of all time!
This song always gets me. The respect for our elders. The respect for a man who works, almost in isolation, unappreciated. I can't imagine how touched and humbled the gentleman was to have such a song written for him. This song always reminds me that each of us are of value and to be valued.
James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt are each rabbit holes in and of themselves. James Taylor's "Fire And Rain", "You've Got A Friend", "Going To Carolina", "Sweet Baby James" and many more. Linda Ronstadt, "Blue Bayou", "You're No Good", "When Will I Be Loved" and many more.
Neil’s a genius.
James Taylor- Fire and Rain is a must
Listen up beautiful people, life is short. I now find myself about to celebrate my 62nd b-day. It's incredible how quickly the years have gone by. I am the old man now. 😎✌
I've seen Neil Young half a dozen times since the 70s, solo and with various musicians (Crazy Horse too!) and no one moves from style to style the way he does. "Comes a Time" is a lovely song, "Powderfinger" is a killer story with loud distortion, and "Rockin' in the Free World" just shreds.
Live version of "needle and the damage done" is my favorite. So many others. Also the "young" in Crosby, stills, nash and young
You actually made the right choice by checking out this live version first, I actually prefer it. There’s something about Neil’s voice in this song. It immediately draws you in. Such a humble man. I’d recommend you do “Heart of Gold” next. Great reaction 🙋🏻♀️👏🏼🙌🏼👍🏼💜🇨🇦
"Needle and the Damage Done" is a fantastic song by Neil Young
Heart Of Gold is a song he plays the guitar and harmonica while singing too!! Check it out. ♥️😁
James Taylor "You've Got A Friend". Linda Rondstat's "You're No Good" and "Blue Bayou" are my personal favs.
Yes!!!!!
Fire and Rain
Yeah, You're No Good but please do the studio version. The live version doesn't have the cool guitar riff that makes the song.
This song gets me every time. So deep. He’s a humble legend.
A great performance from a great artist.
Classic Neil Young.
You couldn’t have picked a better performance to critique.
This is what made Neil Young.
Raw, unadulterated talent: writing, playing, singing.
I appreciate that your eyes are open.
It’s good to see.
Much appreciated and much needed in these trying times.
Proof that true “feelings” can still bring good folks together.
As it was.
As it can be..
As it should be.
Keep listening friend.
🎸🎼
One of the most beautiful songs ever written in my opinion.
Love Neil Young! This song came out in 1970 when I was 8 years old, just before my father died. I always think of him whenever I hear it. Thanks for checking it out, Van.
Neil Young always sang from his heart.
Neil Young is a national treasure.
Neil is amazing, got to see him live 5 times! Wish someone would react to him with Crazy Horse. Hurricane, Cinnamon Girl, Hey Hey My My, so many rocking jams!!! 😀
Young is said to have been the creator of "Grunge".
He's one of the greatest singer/ songwriters of his generation. Wrote those deep lyrics at 20.
❤️
Just brilliant!! Nothing more to say! Like everything this guy wrote!!!!
That live version is every bit as good as the studio version. It’s different, more stripped down, but every bit as good - maybe, better.
You want fire? Check out Southern Man (1970), and Alabama (1972) by Neil. These two songs prompted Lynyrd Skynyrd to write Sweet Home Alabama in response.
Also research and react to Ohio by CSNY as well. Neil is the real deal, and has been doing for over 50 years. Just dropped a new song two days ago. The pride of Canada!
This is an amazing live performance.
Heart of gold by Neil Young
NEIL YOUNG "HEART OF GOLD",, "ONLY LOVE CAN BREAK YOUR HEART",, "THE NEEDLE AND THE DAMAGE DONE",, "SOUTHERN MAN" & "CINNAMON GIRL"
Love these old performers. Pure talent, none of this auto tuned over produced music. Gimme this kind of music any day.
There's nothing greater than an artist and their acoustic guitar just so beautiful
Heart of Gold, Cinnamon Girl, The Needle and the Damage Done, Rockin’ in the Free World, Southern Man, Ohio, just to list a few of his top hits. The man is a legend. Plenty of material there for you to enjoy big man. I’d love to see you react to a few more in his catalogue. Thanks and I always enjoy your reactions. Keep them coming.
This man is musical genius!
So glad you liked it!!!!!
Heart of gold, needle and the damage done, two done during this concert, a must watch.
Keep rockin in the free world - Neil Young
You must do HARVEST MOON by him! Beautiful song.
Neil Young is a absolute legend. MUST react to Heart of Gold!
Check out the whole Harvest album, it's a classic!
And you must listen to Ohio by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young.
The album with “Wooden Ships” was my favorite…
@@lindapetro5594 but that was just CSN. No Young
one of the single greatest artists of all time have seen him many times and hopefully get the chance to see him at least one more!!!
Oh Canada baby..........
Yes this is a classic! Heart of Gold is another great hit song of his! He plays harmonica and guitar at same time!
Loved your reaction Van. Big Neil Young fan and Old Man my favorite especially this version. You are right he is singing from the heart. Always nice to know the backstory. "Powderfinger" is a lesser known tune that highlights his story telling. Thanks again!!
The second I saw the title of this videk I immediately thought of how, and if, Van would imitate Neil Young's voice. Van did not disappoint. 😆
At 64 now your taking me back to my young teenage years- Neil Young, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt...so many great singer/songwriters in the 70's I loved. Great music, a little mellow and words with meaning. Have you done any Fleetwood Mac yet? Another awesome band. Love your channel Man!
Gorgeous melody. Beautiful lyrics. Loved watching your face ...closed eyes and really " getting it". You just witnessed greatness.
THE NEEDLE AND THE DAMAGE DONE.....Another Masterpiece....
Harvest Moon - the official video. Soooo good.
Hey Van you can tell how popular he was, and still is, that he could spend $350K on a ranch at 24. One of his lesser reacted to songs is "the needle and the damage done" which is a poignant song reflecting what he's seen throughout his life. Short but great and also written from the heart.
The best MUSIC, no self, totally what have I learned from you to keep me in GODS grace.😊
After the Gold Rush and Sugar Mountain are two of my Neil Young favorites.
The live version is best, just a man and a guitar. So glad you appreciated when he takes his passion and brings it down, the change. It's beautiful
Neil Young is in my top 20 artists for sure! “Cinnamon Girl”, “Down By The River”, the later song “Harvest Moon”; so so many more. Neil Young is a great rabbit hole to go down ❤️, as well as Crosby Stills Nash and sometimes Young. 🙌
Celebrating friendship that goes beyond age.
"It doesn't mean that much to me to mean that much to you" is probably my favorite line of any song ever!
Oh mannn you gotta react to Linda Ronstadt "Blue Bayou" or "You're No Good". James Taylor is another iconic artist "Fire and Rain" "You've Got a Friend". Great reaction ✌❤
I like how you show the videos in full screen and yourself in the cameo - not many other reactioners do that. Excellent vibe. Neil Young - genius.
Rockin in a free world. Another awesome song from Neil!
Buffalo Springfield's For What It's Worth is one of the first songs I remember learning from the 'oldies' station in the early 90s - I may have been 5 years old. This sound is embedded.
Hey he’s from just outside from where I live. Omemee Ontario Canada
I learned to play guitar by playing all of Neil Young's songs. I used to fly over his ranch and recognized his truck from some photos on his albums.
First time I heard this song instantly fell in love with it.
Neil Young is a deep pool of incredible songs in many genres, solo, and with bands (Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, & Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young).
My Neil Young top 10:
Cinnamon Girl
Ohio
Mr. Soul
Hey Hey My My
The Needle and the Damage Done
Heart Of Gold
Harvest Moon
Fuckin Up
Rockin In The Free World
Don't Let It Get You Down
Born in Toronto, raised in my hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Started his musical career here. Unique voice fantastic storyteller
Neil Young - the needle and the damage done. such a great song
Heart of gold, same concert he sings, plays guitar, and harmonica 😅
Love me some Neil Young 💜
This song means so many different things for so many different people
One of the best to ever do it
That was one great reaction LFR. You nailed it.
Cinnamon Girl, Down by the River, both I think you would love. Neil has such a beautifully unique voice that really made you feel 🖤
Neil Young is one of those singular sort of performers in music...he delivers a sound you didn't know you needed to hear until you hear it. Fills a hole that you didn't know was there. Like Ray Charles, like Pink Floyd, like Michael Jackson, like David Bowie and whatever other unique examples - you can't get their sound from anyone but them. It makes you wonder if there's many more 'sounds' out there that we're still waiting for someone to come along and discover for us that only they can channel to us.
This is another song that was written so many years ago and it still moves people today. Great reaction my friend ;)
Unique on so many levels. A true legend and human.
The voice, the arrangements and the poetry are all amazing.. But it’s the sound he pulls out of a guitar that’s fascinated me for decades.. Plugged in or not..
I have just loved any and everything Niel Young has ever sang. Crosby Stills and Nash were all the better after Niel Young joined them.
In this same smaller intimate setting he also sings Harvest Moon. It's to his woman.
All ears can hear genius and genuine art.
The legendary Neil Young. (He's from Canada)
Classic! Heard this my whole life!
Great reaction. This live version is excellent. Such a good recording for the 70's. Neil Young is the kind of artist that really shines in this type of setting, just his voice and guitar (and harmonica sometimes). Music just flows out of him, and its amazing to hear/see.
Thanks for all the videos friend! The whole family is absolutely awesome! We Canadians are proud of these great musicians, singers, writers, activists for the good👍 born November 12 1945 Toronto Ontario Canada ❤️
This is one that I automatically crank up when it comes on.
Another legendary Canadian
No computer BS pure singing
Heart of Gold.
So this BBC performance was in 1971..."Old Man" was released on "Harvest" in 1972. So this song, which is iconic for so many people over following decades, had not been heard yet by anyone...these British cameras witnessed it before most of the world and captured it in its infancy. I marvel in the context of that. It has echoed around the world ever since.
I haven't heard this sing in decades!! Thank you .. Linda rondstat and James Taylor BOTH HAVE THEIR OWN CATALOGS they would be worth jumping into along the way
Really enjoyed the reaction. You really seemed to feel that one. Neil Young is one of the greatest song writers in history.
If you are impressed with him singing and playing the guitar he also plays the harmonica well playing his guitar! And Linda Ronstadt is one of the most famous female singers of all time. She has albums in so many genres from folk to pop to Spanish she is a must listen
When it came up that Neil Young could join Crosby, Stills and Nash,there was no deliberation it just happened in a heartbeat. That is how talented this man is, producing a soundtrack to a generation.
🔥Like A Hurricane Unplugged 🔥
So many..........😊 A true story teller, poet, human being.
🤘❤🇨🇦
I can’t watch or listen to this without crying as this is what in Ireland in the 80s heading to the seaside my parents listened to, James Taylor , the eagles and it was a seriously abusive childhood so I get taken back but to me in a good way. ❤️❤️