When my wife and I got our 1st apartment, before boxes were unloaded, put the stereo together and played this song. 40 years later we're still together and loving CSNY. Keep doing a great job.
Oh gosh that was riding my bike to the lake, running thru lawn sprinklers and sleeping in a big hammock. Soft easy breezy days. Oh I got my slurpy machine that summer. 🤙💓💦👄👍
If you haven't done "Carry On" yet, you should. There's a moment in that song when the Heavens open. You'll know it when it comes. Studio version. I'd also highly recommend "Guinevere" studio or the live BBC show with Graham and Crosby. Harmonies to caress the soul.
Guinevere is some of the most beautiful harmony you'll ever listen to. Ethereal is the the word that describes it. It's not necessarily the harmony you'd expect. Most harmony is done in major thirds of the scale. Not this one.
@@aerynsunx I couldn't find it on Vimeo, and there was non link left on his soundless TH-cam reaction. I did find THAT special moment though - I could see it on his face at 2:55 . th-cam.com/video/z_7GK2N-tm4/w-d-xo.html
"Marrakesh Express" is another must-hear by CSNY. Then you've got Neil Young solo, and works by the three bands that had members in CSNY: The Byrds, The Hollies, and Buffalo Springfield. Big rabbit hole to fall down!
I am now addicted to this channel because I absolutely love the reactions to the songs I’ve listened to my whole life! Keep up the good work my friend cuz you are spot on my brother LUV THIS
Such a sweet song. About just being happy. Two people at a wonderful time in their relationship having an "ordinary day", but it captures the simple and almost holy beauty, of enjoying a pleasant day with someone you love. How rare to have a day where everything goes right....and then to capture the moment in a way that has been touching the hearts of millions of people for decades. The people who have felt it... ...and the people who long for it and dream of having it someday. My mom, God rest her soul, didn't like a lot of my music but she had an ear for hits and she had a soft spot in her heart for this song so i knew it was going to be a hit: "The one about the house with the two cats in the yard, i like that one."
This was one of my mother's favorite songs; she passed in 2001 and I still cry almost every time I hear it... thanks for sharing your feelings on a song that is sooooo important to me and my family. You are keeping great music alive in many of us. Thank you Jamel.
Aww, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. My mom died in 2006, and I know it can be difficult, even many years later. Its nice to be able to have some great memories come back when you hear this beautiful song.
So sorry for your loss. It is a special song for you and your family. A song that is comforting for me is Kate Bush’s “Moments of Pleasure.” A song she dedicated to people whom she loved that passed away. She wrote a line for her mother in it as well. “ And I can hear my mother saying, every old sock meets an old shoe. Ain’t that a great saying.” She told her mom about it just before her mom passed away from cancer and Kate said her mom just laughed. It’s a brilliant song. My husband passed away in 2009, and I tear up a little when she mention his name in the song. She had a Michael in her life as well. “ Hey there Michael, do you really love me.” The official video is great.
@@juliahoff7158 Thank you, Julia!! I will have to look the song up, not familiar with it. I am always comforted in the knowledge that she is well above and looks down and sees that her children are both doing well. I know your husband Michael is also looking down and glad that you are doing well...
@@NoahFroio here’s the song I was talking about. She’s spinning through her moments of Pleasure. “Just being alive it can really hurt. These moments given are a gift from time.” th-cam.com/video/DXywYnndRDs/w-d-xo.html
Those sweet pics you might see of Joni looking out the window; that’s her little house in Laurel Canyon. Graham was a great photographer and adored her. She was “too busy being free” though. She still owns that house, by the way. Thank you for all you’re doing.
sounds like me,,i was a kid and hanging out with my best friends older sisters and they played all this music and it takes me back there,,to our summer cottage...
In December of 1970 our 42 years old big band era mother walked into a record store/head shop and asked what a 15 year old boy would like as a Christmas present. He sent her home with this near perfect album. Thanks mom for stepping out of your comfort zone.
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Great memories of my Dad waking me up in the mornings before he went off to work as a postman. He knew I was a hard sleeper, and he would gently nudge me then put this song on the eight track player in my room. He didn't want me to be late for high school. I miss and Love you Dad.
I posted links to both "Ohio" and "Chicago" for Jamel, so he can just find them. I hope he does. So important, and important that younger generations know about them.
Jamal, I just found your channel a week ago and I appreciate your take on the music, "you can't just listen to it you have to feel it." Music takes over my being.
Have you listened to "Find the Cost of Freedom" ? Their harmonies are spot on, the meaning is painfully true. It's a short impactful song on all levels.
When I found out the back story to this song it just amazed me that a great song like this could be written so quickly from such a mundane activity. Graham said that Joni came running into the house after picking the flowers because she had a song idea as well but he beat her to the piano. It's brilliant. Also, there is a movie about David Crosby and his life and in the movie he shows the house that this song was written in.
When a song paints a picture and captures a feeling so well you are placed right in the middle, emotions and all. My heart always smiles when I hear this song
OHIO is a culturally important song of protest and would be very appropriate for what we are going through today! Most Americans do not know that at the very same time, Genesis also wrote a song about the Kent State shootings called 'The Knife'. Since they were in England it never had any impact here but shows how important the student shootings were in 1970 world wide. Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/5XhDHJNuyXw/w-d-xo.html Peter Gabriel sings and plays flute, Phil Collins is on drums and the lyrics use the student chant "we are only wanting freedom". Powerful, but nothing like the impact of OHIO. I was in college and lived through the shock. It changed me (for the better).
Hey jamal! Great to see c.s.n reacted to ,so many good songs .after years of listening to c.s.n "the lee shore" by them is the most beautiful song they ever did takes me to a summer place by the sea "stunning". for reaction if you can.love your honest reactions keep up the great work.peace ; ).
Isn't that a sweet, sweet song? Simple and beautiful. Also loving watching the lava lamp start to move. As you may be discovering, it needs to get really warm before the goop inside starts to do its thing. Then turn off all the other lights and watch it while the music plays. With Adrienne, of course. :)
Graham still speaks adoringly of Joni. I saw him in The Lyric Theatre in Birmingham a couple of years ago. Front row! He casually talked about how they had just been antique shopping, and Joni had bought a vase. It was a chilly LA winter day, and they talked about a fire and just laying in the rest of the day. Graham said he literally pulled in the drive, told Joni “I’ll light the fire, get some flowers for your new vase.” He literally walked in the house with the first two lines of the song! It was done in a very short while, think he said an hour or two. He’s still got it!! Excellent show! His stories are priceless! So many songs came from just every day, random stuff. “Just A Song Before I Go” was written in an airport waiting for a flight, to settle a bet that he couldn’t do it! And “Cathedral” was the most interesting of all!
Thanks so much! Just three days ago I was wishing you'd react to Our House, a song that's been a favorite of mine for, like, 45 years--and yay! Today I dropped by and there it was. Thanks again!
“Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” was a song about Judy Collins who had a romance with Stephen Stills (also a member of CSN&Y).... Judy is along the same vein as Joni and has a beautiful voice also. If you want to keep the relationships going, check out Judy singing Joni's song "Both Sides Now". or my favorite "Send In The Clowns".
I was 12 when I bought this album-I would lay in my room and listen to it over and over. To this day I still remember all the lyrics to these songs. Great memories!❤❤❤
Only because 1) I think you will like it, and 2) it's an artist from the late '70's that flew largely under the radar, and it would surprise me if you have heard it (but I'd love to see the reaction). The artist - Rickie Lee Jones. The song I recommend to start - "Danny's All Star Joint". Backstory (or myth, perhaps) is that she sang this over the phone to a producer who signed her based on that. Thanks and thumbs up on this reaction.
Ken David Oh my God! “Chuck E’s In Love” Rickie Lee Jones. Love her voice. I ran across her, a few years ago, on Ellen Degeneres show. She was singing “Old Enough” with Ben Harper. It was fabulous. Of course, it has never been posted. Last time I looked anyway. I forget the reason it was blocked, but it was🙄
Jamel, you are one of the coolest people on Earth. Your personality is so welcoming, you seem like the kind of person that anybody would enjoy being around. You spread a lot of love and beauty, and we thank you.
“After the Gold Rush” has lyrics that are pure magic. And it’s also breathtakingly beautiful. One of my favorites and I haven’t listened to it in years. Thanks for the comment because ima go listen to it now.
I am going back in the Studio, as You deserve GOOD MUSIC to be written once again,, This world is to confusing without. GODBLESS and Thank You for Waking me up!!!
18 years later Neil Young wrote a song about how their generation trying to make a home and a family was a goal getting farther and farther away in the 1980s. "This Old House" from 1988's "American Dream" th-cam.com/video/j0XBojlJPSA/w-d-xo.html
Jamel, Please react to Sade's "Frankie's First Affair" off her Diamond Life album. I know you'll enjoy her amazing catalog as much as you've enjoyed Joni's beautiful music.
@@seanroberts6485 Thank you Sean. I've requested Sade several times also. Jamal honestly doesn't realize what he's missing by not taking a moment to enjoy our Sultress of Smooth... The Goddess of the Quiet Storm. LoL
These songs emerged from a time that will probably never come again ~ when Flower Power was in the air ~ Laurel Canyon off Sunset Blvd somehow magically drew some of the most creative people who fed off the vibes that were everywhere ~ they were able to put words to the concept of people coming together in unconditional love
C, S, N, &Y. They did so many great songs. When Young left, I don’t think the quality suffered at all. BTW, Jamel, any way of turning up the output of the music? I had my volume up to 100% for the music and it was still a little soft. I had to turn it down to listen to you speaking afterwards. Keep up the great music!! Peace!!
Listen to Deja vú, Almost cut my hair, Helpless, actually listen to the full album, cause it's awesome. Also, listen to For Yasgur's farm by Mountain... It's really worth it.
Thanks. I appreciate your honestly in admitting you knew the song rather than faking a reaction just for the likes. It’s okay. Even if you already know a song it’s still cool to see your reaction because good music touches your heart differently every time you hear it.
A friend played this album for me around ‘92. Was the first time I’d heard it, and I had a very similar reaction. As soon as Our House played I knew I’d heard it before but didn’t know it was then. I think there was a commercial at some point in the ‘80s that had used the song and that’s how I knew it.
@@capttrips100 What's up dude. Good to hear from another jammer. This guy has done the Live Dead Darkstar, the Winterland Eyes, and RUSH's 2112. The only thing to throw this guy is the off hand stuff. I have not heard an Other One. Maybe an Other>Uncle>Other. Or I just saw on TH-cam The Swing from 77. Blanking right now. Playin'.Wheel >Playin. Didn't this guy also do Pink Floyd from Pompeii? But as always, the more Dead the better!!
@@capttrips100 Throwing Stones was about the time I got on the bus. The movie So Far has a great crowd pleasing NFA and maybe a Throwing Stones. Great movie.
@@jackstraw4129 a 20 minute version of Dark Star and he made it...2112 was a good one too...going tomorrow to get some new Dead ink...my buddy will down load a few shows and tattoo Jerrys Wolf and a Dancing Bear to add to the collection
Just A Song Before I Go - written and sung by Graham Nash, and if David Crosby is to be believed, was written as a joke/on a dare at the end of the night.
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When my wife and I got our 1st apartment, before boxes were unloaded, put the stereo together and played this song. 40 years later we're still together and loving CSNY.
Keep doing a great job.
Bless you! love to see people together for so long. Amazing and special!
New marriage, new house, new baby. Most of us remember the optimism of those times. This song encompasses that feeling.
This is a song celebrating new love. When everything is fresh and exciting.
Yes indeed to be so young again.
Beautifully put!!!❤🏡🇺🇸❤
wish it had lasted for me 😢.
Deja vu was a great album. Almost all of the songs were top tier.
I was about to say that. You can start the album and enjoy every moment of listening.
"Almost all"? I wonder which one or two you think aren't top tier?
Deju Vu is a masterpiece.
So true. But the Crosby Stills and Nash debut is even better.
@exodus21v20 I see what you did there....😁
My all time favorite song is Seals and Crofts...."Summer Breeze". Yes.
Oh gosh that was riding my bike to the lake, running thru lawn sprinklers and sleeping in a big hammock. Soft easy breezy days. Oh I got my slurpy machine that summer. 🤙💓💦👄👍
Yes, Summer Breeze has the same vibe to it.
' I'll play for you ' oh the harmonies
Most DEFINITELY
Oh yes!
You are "Top Tier" Jamal! Thats why folks suggest top tier songs.
If you haven't done "Carry On" yet, you should. There's a moment in that song when the Heavens open. You'll know it when it comes. Studio version.
I'd also highly recommend "Guinevere" studio or the live BBC show with Graham and Crosby. Harmonies to caress the soul.
Absolutely, Guinevere!
Guinevere is some of the most beautiful harmony you'll ever listen to. Ethereal is the the word that describes it. It's not necessarily the harmony you'd expect. Most harmony is done in major thirds of the scale. Not this one.
Jamel already reacted to "Carry On". You'll find the reaction over on his alternate channel.
@@aerynsunx I couldn't find it on Vimeo, and there was non link left on his soundless TH-cam reaction. I did find THAT special moment though - I could see it on his face at 2:55 . th-cam.com/video/z_7GK2N-tm4/w-d-xo.html
@@ethelynchristopher6995 on my vacation I intend on listening to this by the beach.
"Marrakesh Express" is another must-hear by CSNY. Then you've got Neil Young solo, and works by the three bands that had members in CSNY: The Byrds, The Hollies, and Buffalo Springfield. Big rabbit hole to fall down!
Another of my absolute faves... I love CSNY basically
Here are some requests.. Carole King. "It's too Late," "I Feel The Earth Move, " and "So Far Away"
I can’t wait for him to get to Carole. ❤️
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! ANY Carol King, Anything at all. Pleeeese!
And then James Taylor!
Carole King is amazing. "Way Over Yonder", "Jazzman", ALL of her music moves my soul...
Yes!
I am now addicted to this channel because I absolutely love the reactions to the songs I’ve listened to my whole life! Keep up the good work my friend cuz you are spot on my brother LUV THIS
Such a sweet song.
About just being happy.
Two people at a wonderful time in their relationship having an "ordinary day", but it captures the simple and almost holy beauty, of enjoying a pleasant day with someone you love. How rare to have a day where everything goes right....and then to capture the moment in a way that has been touching the hearts of millions of people for decades.
The people who have felt it...
...and the people who long for it and dream of having it someday.
My mom, God rest her soul, didn't like a lot of my music but she had an ear for hits and she had a soft spot in her heart for this song so i knew it was going to be a hit: "The one about the house with the two cats in the yard, i like that one."
There’s nothing I love more than seeing you posts video of the music I used to listen to as a kid with my dad
This was one of my mother's favorite songs; she passed in 2001 and I still cry almost every time I hear it... thanks for sharing your feelings on a song that is sooooo important to me and my family. You are keeping great music alive in many of us. Thank you Jamel.
Aww, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. My mom died in 2006, and I know it can be difficult, even many years later. Its nice to be able to have some great memories come back when you hear this beautiful song.
@@Iissafaith Thank you Lisa!! She would have loved to see Jamel's reaction to one of her favorite songs!!
So sorry for your loss. It is a special song for you and your family.
A song that is comforting for me is Kate Bush’s “Moments of Pleasure.” A song she dedicated to people whom she loved that passed away. She wrote a line for her mother in it as well. “ And I can hear my mother saying, every old sock meets an old shoe. Ain’t that a great saying.” She told her mom about it just before her mom passed away from cancer and Kate said her mom just laughed. It’s a brilliant song. My husband passed away in 2009, and I tear up a little when she mention his name in the song. She had a Michael in her life as well. “ Hey there Michael, do you really love me.” The official video is great.
@@juliahoff7158 Thank you, Julia!! I will have to look the song up, not familiar with it. I am always comforted in the knowledge that she is well above and looks down and sees that her children are both doing well. I know your husband Michael is also looking down and glad that you are doing well...
@@NoahFroio here’s the song I was talking about. She’s spinning through her moments of Pleasure. “Just being alive it can really hurt. These moments given are a gift from time.”
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Those sweet pics you might see of Joni looking out the window; that’s her little house in Laurel
Canyon. Graham was a great photographer and adored her. She was “too busy being free” though. She still owns that house, by the way. Thank you for all you’re doing.
He didn’t take that picture though. Watch the magnificent Laurel Canyon doc on Epix. Henry Diltz lived there and photographed them all.
I mean, he had serious drug issues, so I'm pretty sure that was a factor in their break up.
Not at that point he didnt, still nice of her to end it by telegram though.
Classy
@@obviouslyatroll1956 TeleGraham. I get it.
Too busy in other musician’s beds it seems
Nash has always been so full of love. Steven was so powerful. Crosby had the beauty to fill all together.
And Neil Young is known for instrumental.
the artists and their music had many connections to and with each other in those days
I was a youngster growing up and hanging out w/my hippie, older cousins and they wore this out on the 8-track.
sounds like me,,i was a kid and hanging out with my best friends older sisters and they played all this music and it takes me back there,,to our summer cottage...
My wife and I were married in 2016. This was our first dance as a married couple.
In December of 1970 our 42 years old big band era mother walked into a record store/head shop and asked what a 15 year old boy would like as a Christmas present. He sent her home with this near perfect album. Thanks mom for stepping out of your comfort zone.
One of my favorite love songs, ever.
The things that you are so appreciative of are the very things we love and are happy to be sharing with you.
"JUST A SONG BEFORE I GO"
It's short but mellow, jazzy and awsome.
Most DEFINITELY
And right after that "Wasted on the Way".
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Pretty harmonies in that song, forgot about that one.
Oh was really into csn& young since I was 20 now 69 next birthday still sound sweet old hippie from uk
My first husband and I called this our song for many years. Whenever I hear it, it makes me smile! Happier times!
Please listen to Rhiannon Giddens! You will not be the same afterwards.
Rhiannon Giddens with The Carolina Choclate Drops
The Chocolate Drops got their start in 2005 with Giddens, Flemons and fiddle player Justin Robinson, who amicably left the group in 2011. The Durham, North Carolina-based trio would travel every Thursday night to the home of old-time fiddler and songster Joe Thompson to learn tunes, listen to stories and, most importantly, to jam. Joe was in his 80s, a black fiddler with a short bowing style that he inherited from generations of family musicians. Now he was passing those same lessons onto a new generation. When the three students decided to form a band, they didn’t have big plans. It was mostly a tribute to Joe, a chance to bring his music back out of the house again and into dancehalls and public places.
Please listen to Rhiannon Giddens! You will not be the same afterwards.
The Milwaukee Blues
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Rhiannon Giddens Solo Performances
Giddens is a native of Greensboro, North Carolina, an alumna of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, and a 2000 graduate of Oberlin Conservatory at Oberlin College, where she studied opera.
In addition to her work with the Grammy-winning Chocolate Drops, Giddens has released two solo albums: Tomorrow Is My Turn (2015) and Freedom Highway (2017). Her latest album, There Is No Other (2019), is a collaboration with Italian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi. She appears in the Smithsonian Folkways collection documenting Mike Seeger's final trip through Appalachia in 2009, Just Around The Bend: Survival and Revival in Southern Banjo Styles - Mike Seeger’s Last Documentary (2019). In 2014, she participated in the T Bone Burnett-produced project titled The New Basement Tapes along with several other musicians, which set a series of recently discovered Bob Dylan lyrics to newly composed music. The resulting album, Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes, was a top-40 Billboard album.
at the 2015 Americana Music Festival
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With New Basement Tapes (lyrics by dylan)
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If you have tears that need to be shed... (Birmingham Sunday)
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Shake Shugaree (By elizabeth Cotton)
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Jamel you have to do Blood, Sweat & Tears songs: "Spinning Wheel" & "When I Die", "Lucretia McEvil". Same era as CSN&Y.
Love Blood, Sweat and Tears!
Have you done Neil Young's After the Gold Rush? That song is deep. "Look at Mother Nature on the run in the 1970s...."
He's done "Old man" and "Heart of Gold" and that's it.
And those were live just him by himself
Best Neil Young song hands down!!!
The "live Rust" album is Neil at his very best. "After The Gold Rush" is on it. Just my opinion.
@@OddBall1958 yes and it's a movie I remember watching it on Night Flight many years ago. It blew me away
You need to take a step back and do "For what it's worth" and 'Mr. Soul" by Buffalo Springfield.
Definitely, and Blue Bird 👍🏼
Yep. He needs to spend a little more time here.
@@andyscott5277 Add "Rock & Roll Woman".
"Buffalo Springfield Again" is a great album. "Expecting to Fly" still gives me the chills.
Yes!
Love this song and actually I loved the whole album. One of my favourites of all time. ❤🧡💛
3 of my favorites are, Just A Song, Suite; Judy Blue Eyes and Got it Made.
Next, you must play their biggest hit, "Suite Judy Blue Eyes".
He has.😉😊🥰👍
Looking at all the new decorations, you made me think of the old adage: “If art decorates our space, music decorates our time.”
Great memories of my Dad waking me up in the mornings before he went off to work as a postman. He knew I was a hard sleeper, and he would gently nudge me then put this song on the eight track player in my room. He didn't want me to be late for high school. I miss and Love you Dad.
I so love this song. It brings out the empath in me and I cry every time! 🙏. Please play WOODEN SHIPS BY CSNY!
Wooden Ships may be my favorite from them
And 49 Bye, Byes
Graham Nash was from England, formerly of The Hollies. Notice the pronunciation of vase (vahss)
Cos we speak proper like
It doesn't look like you've done "Ohio" by CSN&Y. Definitely a different side of them
Michael Baldwin yes!! Ohio is a great track!!
It's a history lesson for Jamel.
Or Steven Stills 'For What Its Worth' by Buffalo Springfield.
And Chicago.
I posted links to both "Ohio" and "Chicago" for Jamel, so he can just find them. I hope he does. So important, and important that younger generations know about them.
This song was always an audience participation song when performed live. Beautiful!
Jamal, I just found your channel a week ago and I appreciate your take on the music, "you can't just listen to it you have to feel it." Music takes over my being.
This song is a lovely commemoration of a moment in time.
Graham Nash wrote this about when he lived with Joni.
One of my favorite songs!~ Growing up, I wanted this song to be describing my life when I was a grown up. :)
You should check out the two Neil Young songs from that album: "Helpless" and "Country Girl."
Two gems right there!
Love those so much! Another great song from you the album..4 & 20..excellent.
Have you listened to "Find the Cost of Freedom" ? Their harmonies are spot on, the meaning is painfully true. It's a short impactful song on all levels.
When I found out the back story to this song it just amazed me that a great song like this could be written so quickly from such a mundane activity. Graham said that Joni came running into the house after picking the flowers because she had a song idea as well but he beat her to the piano. It's brilliant. Also, there is a movie about David Crosby and his life and in the movie he shows the house that this song was written in.
Making memories of us.taking the time .to make that moment, a day in the life of .love.
David Crosby was also involved with Joni Mitchell. Their breakup was a very public 1.
When a song paints a picture and captures a feeling so well you are placed right in the middle, emotions and all. My heart always smiles when I hear this song
David Crosby's solo work is incredible, as well.
"If I Could Only Remember My Name ", is cover to cover for me...
My first concert was Neil Young. I’ve seen these guys so many times. Love the harmonies. Can’t get enough.
First time I saw these guys I kept saying “wait they sing this one too?!?!”
@@daveingrey2615 Lol
the best 3 songs on this album are Almost Cut My Hair, Carry On, and Deja Vu you reacted to Carry On already.
That's it...and this is my favorite song from CSNY!!!!
Yes, but, "Ohio."
OHIO is a culturally important song of protest and would be very appropriate for what we are going through today!
Most Americans do not know that at the very same time, Genesis also wrote a song about the Kent State shootings called 'The Knife'. Since they were in England it never had any impact here but shows how important the student shootings were in 1970 world wide. Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/5XhDHJNuyXw/w-d-xo.html
Peter Gabriel sings and plays flute, Phil Collins is on drums and the lyrics use the student chant "we are only wanting freedom". Powerful, but nothing like the impact of OHIO. I was in college and lived through the shock. It changed me (for the better).
@@rk41gator Didn't know that. Thanks!
Hey jamal! Great to see c.s.n reacted to ,so many good songs .after years of listening to c.s.n "the lee shore" by them is the most beautiful song they ever did takes me to a summer place by the sea "stunning". for reaction if you can.love your honest reactions keep up the great work.peace ; ).
Can you imagine having Joni Mitchell play love songs for hours and hours only for you?
What a treat
David Crosby was involved with Joni Mitchell as well. Their breakup was a public 1.
back in the day this was a wedding song--such a sweet tune about people being happy and in love with each other
Isn't that a sweet, sweet song? Simple and beautiful. Also loving watching the lava lamp start to move. As you may be discovering, it needs to get really warm before the goop inside starts to do its thing. Then turn off all the other lights and watch it while the music plays. With Adrienne, of course. :)
Graham still speaks adoringly of Joni. I saw him in The Lyric Theatre in Birmingham a couple of years ago. Front row! He casually talked about how they had just been antique shopping, and Joni had bought a vase. It was a chilly LA winter day, and they talked about a fire and just laying in the rest of the day. Graham said he literally pulled in the drive, told Joni “I’ll light the fire, get some flowers for your new vase.” He literally walked in the house with the first two lines of the song! It was done in a very short while, think he said an hour or two. He’s still got it!! Excellent show! His stories are priceless! So many songs came from just every day, random stuff. “Just A Song Before I Go” was written in an airport waiting for a flight, to settle a bet that he couldn’t do it! And “Cathedral” was the most interesting of all!
Helen Reddy did an excellent cover of this...I love her.
Man, CSN&Y are great....as was the music back then when I was growing up....beautiful❤
I listened to this song, and dreamed of someday having two cats in the yard, and a beautiful hippy woman in “our house”...❤️
Hope you got all that!
So happy that you love this type of music because not everybody gets it only people that grew up in the era.
Please do "Almost Cut My Hair" by C, S, N & Y
oh yah
Have you heard Davey Knowles live cover. It’s very good.
Definitely.
“I will now proceed to entangle the entire area!”
My favourite song from them, it will be great to see reaction
Thanks so much! Just three days ago I was wishing you'd react to Our House, a song that's been a favorite of mine for, like, 45 years--and yay! Today I dropped by and there it was. Thanks again!
Awesome.... Was hoping you would do this but didn't expect it soooo fast!
My second favorite song of all time. It's one of those songs that's so happy and soothing that it makes you cry. 😭🥰
"Wuthering Heights" by Kate Bush! You've never seen anything like it.
Hearing this one reminds me of hearing this play in a little restaurant with my girl 44 years ago. Thanks for the memories!
“Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” was a song about Judy Collins who had a romance with Stephen Stills (also a member of CSN&Y).... Judy is along the same vein as Joni and has a beautiful voice also. If you want to keep the relationships going, check out Judy singing Joni's song "Both Sides Now". or my favorite "Send In The Clowns".
I was 12 when I bought this album-I would lay in my room and listen to it over and over. To this day I still remember all the lyrics to these songs. Great memories!❤❤❤
Only because 1) I think you will like it, and 2) it's an artist from the late '70's that flew largely under the radar, and it would surprise me if you have heard it (but I'd love to see the reaction). The artist - Rickie Lee Jones. The song I recommend to start - "Danny's All Star Joint". Backstory (or myth, perhaps) is that she sang this over the phone to a producer who signed her based on that. Thanks and thumbs up on this reaction.
Ken David Oh my God! “Chuck E’s In Love”
Rickie Lee Jones. Love her voice. I ran across her, a few years ago, on Ellen Degeneres show.
She was singing “Old Enough” with Ben Harper.
It was fabulous. Of course, it has never been posted. Last time I looked anyway. I forget the reason it was blocked, but it was🙄
Folk singers were the most powerful voice for civil rights movement. Central to it!
Needle and the Damage Done
Southern Man
Cinnamon Girl
Love the One You’re With
Carry On
For What it’s Worth
Helpless
Country Girl
Down by the River
I love listening to down by the river while chilling with Lucy
Such a sweet song. I can't help but smile when I hear it.
This is my ultimate favorite song. I gave this video a thumbs up before I even watched it! Thanks for posting, Jamel!! 💕
Jamel, you are one of the coolest people on Earth. Your personality is so welcoming, you seem like the kind of person that anybody would enjoy being around. You spread a lot of love and beauty, and we thank you.
CSN&Y/Neil Young songs to react to: “After The Gold Rush” and “Wooden Ships”.
“After the Gold Rush” has lyrics that are pure magic. And it’s also breathtakingly beautiful. One of my favorites and I haven’t listened to it in years. Thanks for the comment because ima go listen to it now.
@@futurereflections4097 Yes! It’s my fave Neil Young song. :)
I am going back in the Studio, as You deserve GOOD MUSIC to be written once again,, This world is to confusing without. GODBLESS and Thank You for Waking me up!!!
18 years later Neil Young wrote a song about how their generation trying to make a home and a family was a goal getting farther and farther away in the 1980s. "This Old House" from 1988's "American Dream"
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Yes Jamel, we’re looking out for your musical teachings. Love your reactions and your appreciation.
Jamel, Please react to Sade's "Frankie's First Affair" off her Diamond Life album. I know you'll enjoy her amazing catalog as much as you've enjoyed Joni's beautiful music.
I've been asking Jamal to react to Sade many times. He will adore her 🥰
@@seanroberts6485 Thank you Sean. I've requested Sade several times also. Jamal honestly doesn't realize what he's missing by not taking a moment to enjoy our Sultress of Smooth... The Goddess of the Quiet Storm. LoL
i agree! Sade is so good
These songs emerged from a time that will probably never come
again ~ when Flower Power was in the air ~ Laurel Canyon off Sunset Blvd somehow magically drew some of the most creative people who fed off the vibes that were everywhere ~ they were able to put words to the concept of people coming together in unconditional love
The lava lamp is lit. Thank you. It's pretty and cool so I guess that makes it, pretty cool.
Yes, such a special tune.. Iconic and beautiful..
C, S, N, &Y. They did so many great songs. When Young left, I don’t think the quality suffered at all. BTW, Jamel, any way of turning up the output of the music? I had my volume up to 100% for the music and it was still a little soft. I had to turn it down to listen to you speaking afterwards. Keep up the great music!! Peace!!
Takes me back to the 70's doing chores on a Saturday morning I would listen to csny
Listen to Deja vú, Almost cut my hair, Helpless, actually listen to the full album, cause it's awesome. Also, listen to For Yasgur's farm by Mountain... It's really worth it.
Thanks. I appreciate your honestly in admitting you knew the song rather than faking a reaction just for the likes. It’s okay. Even if you already know a song it’s still cool to see your reaction because good music touches your heart differently every time you hear it.
I think you would like Rickie Lee Jones - Danny's All Star Joint, Chuck E's in Love or Youngblood. She's still fab!
Crosby, Stills, Nash, And Young - Carry on. absolutely amazing!
Yep. Already reacted to.
@@ehcmier my bad! Thanks! But shame that it was muted.
I forgot about Carry On
“Power Of Love” ( Huey Lewis and The News) 🙌😂 Mel My Brother! ✊
Pete!! I’m definitely on board for Huey Lewis and the News!! 👊🙌🙌😄
Power of love......makes me wanna watch back to the future😂
@@karaminalee Hey Kara! 😉 Yes!! Reminds me of Back To The Future Also! Lol 😂🙌👊😎
@@BigPete44 yes!! Now I’m gonna have to watch that this weekend. 😂 Love Huey Lewis!
@@karaminalee 😂😂 Classic!! I can watch that movie all the time! Lol
A friend played this album for me around ‘92. Was the first time I’d heard it, and I had a very similar reaction. As soon as Our House played I knew I’d heard it before but didn’t know it was then. I think there was a commercial at some point in the ‘80s that had used the song and that’s how I knew it.
My buddy was very confused when he learned we were going to play "Our House" for pep band thinking it was this song and not the one by Madness
Great song
Heard this song when I was a kid and never knew who it was by until you reacted. Thank, man!
Woohoo!!! The lava lamp is smokin' now -- make sure you turn it on early for every video!!! :-)
Great song writing, musicianship and vocals. The song really paints a picture.
Go further back for Crosby. The Byrds, etc. I believe it was Jerry that said the first famous person he saw was Crosby in his classic hat at the time.
i keep commenting that he should give Throwing Stones a listen to....Jack Straw would also be a good one...
@@capttrips100 What's up dude. Good to hear from another jammer. This guy has done the Live Dead Darkstar, the Winterland Eyes, and RUSH's 2112. The only thing to throw this guy is the off hand stuff. I have not heard an Other One. Maybe an Other>Uncle>Other. Or I just saw on TH-cam The Swing from 77. Blanking right now. Playin'.Wheel >Playin. Didn't this guy also do Pink Floyd from Pompeii?
But as always, the more Dead the better!!
@@capttrips100 Throwing Stones was about the time I got on the bus. The movie So Far has a great crowd pleasing NFA and maybe a Throwing Stones. Great movie.
@@jackstraw4129 a 20 minute version of Dark Star and he made it...2112 was a good one too...going tomorrow to get some new Dead ink...my buddy will down load a few shows and tattoo Jerrys Wolf and a Dancing Bear to add to the collection
And realizing this was right out of the 1960's into the new decade. What a way to start, musically speaking.
I think you would love Steely Dan “Aja”
By last count he’s done 24 Steely Dan reactions....and Aja is definitely one!
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I think "the most exciting thing" is feeling the privilege of being a part musical history. Just wow!
All of the songs of our generation was top tier.
Well said, some of the truest words ever written.
Wrong. But I feel ya
I love your open mind and appreciation for music. So cool to see you love the songs I love.
"Helplessly Hoping" is another great CSN& sometimes Y song.
Points for the "sometimes Y" :-)
Hasn’t he reacted to HH before?
@@amyk9175 He may have. I forgot to double check before posting. My bad.
This is much more my speed. I have this album on vinyl from when it was first issued.
Just A Song Before I Go - written and sung by Graham Nash, and if David Crosby is to be believed, was written as a joke/on a dare at the end of the night.
Pretty much on the nail, David bet Graham that he wouldn’t be able to write a song before their plane bordered and took off
One of the greatest albums ever recorded.
Listen to the whole thing my Brother.
You will be happy 😊