Neil Young - Changes (Live at Farm Aid 2013)
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- Neil Young performs a cover of "Changes" originally by Phil Ochs at the Farm Aid concert in Saratoga Springs, NY on September 21, 2013. Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp in 1985 to keep family farmers on the land and has worked since then to make sure everyone has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001.
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Farm Aid's performances are donated by the artists in order to raise funds and raise awareness for family farmers. They've raised their voices to help - what can you do? - เพลง
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Such an incredibly beautiful poem! Phil Ochs was such a sensitive soul. Good cover by Neil.
Neil says Phil Ochs was one of the greatest singer-songwriters who ever lived. So true. Thanks for the tribute Neil
He Neil, hope you will live forever. Ím so sad about our loose of David. i got all your records here and I hope you will live forever.
That's cool Neil Young spoke up to that guy. Entertainers are people just like us; they're not puppets. You pay for a ticket and just expect to listen to them " perform ". Live performances are the best. I appreciate those moments when the musician isn't playing and they're making the effort to simply communicate to the people in the audience. These unique musicians deserve our time and respect. Eventually, they perform the songs we want to hear and Neil Young sang Phil Ochs song to the tee. Awesome ...
I work for me beautiful great stuff, greetings from ireland,
@@Agave89 a parallel to Roger Waters there
NEIL WORKS FOR NEIL. You don't find any better. Serves the big mouth in the audience right. NO PATIENCE. ROCK ON MR YOUNG.......
Great song by Phil and Kudos to Neil Young for his really nice comments. Coming from Neil to say that Phil was the greatest songwriter ever is a tremendous compliment and well deserved.
Its always nice to have a story/testimony behind a song which makes it more meaningful than the song itself..I think that man is rude to try and ask Neil to "hurry up I just want you to sing". He's probably someone who missed a lot in life when he doesnt learn to sit still and listen. He's definately a poor listener to his girl friend, wife, parents, friends, colleagues etc...
This has me in tears. I’m a Phil Ochs fan from long ago. 😢 Such a loss.
"I'm on my way buddy! I work for me!"
That was a good one!
You bet ya !!!! That was a great one !
should have said 'hey I work for you guys,but if you have somewhere better to be I'm not stoppin' you!'
Definitely!
I agree man
i heard that he said i work for farm aid
You tell them Neil. You talk as much as you want. We love to listen to anything you want to say!
Phil Ochs is one of my heroes. A man who used his God-given talents to try to make this world a better place.
👍...with or without you...🙂
I first heard Phl Ochs' "Changes" in 1966. It was one of the first songs I learned to play on the guitar. My favorite Phil Ochs song is "The Highway Man"
Oh man, what a song. Neil's songs never fails to touch my heart no matter where I'm at in life. This one sure did. What beautiful words and what a wonderful tribute to the songwriter, too. Neil, if you're out there, know your music is the soundtrack to this 60 year old's life. I hope it's with me to the end, whenever that might be.
Ochs and Young are among the greatest and most honest and brave persons of the last 100 years.
C'mon let's go... to any memories you have about Phil... talk as long as you wish about him! I'll love it!
My dad introduced me to Neil Young when I was a little kid, he always used to play "Needle and the Damage Done" and "Cowgirl in the Sand" on guitar, and I loved it. I'm almost 30 now, and Neil still continues to captivate me. So I have to thank my father (who luckily, is still around to enjoy Neil's music with me to this day) for showing me his incredible music so many years ago.
I discovered Phil Ochs's music about a year ago, and everything I've found of his I've loved. Neil paying tribute to Phil is AMAZING.
Did you know that "Cowgirl in the Sand" was partly inspired by Jean Ray Glover, who with her husband, Jim Glover, had been housemates with Phil Ochs when he first came to NY? Jim Glover had been part of a duo with Phil when they were college roommates and Glover taught Ochs to play the guitar. Jean had written (and later recorded a song about the Buffalo Springfield drug bust, "Topango road" on her third album with Jim, _People World_), and Neil commented on the lyrics, written in purple ink on gray paper.
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@@davidlenander Thank you for that story!
I respect Neil a lot for singing this and the shout-out he gave to Phil. Amazingly great song.
NO one has ever written a better song than this, and it might be the best poetic lyrics ever. So deep, so uncompromizingly deep.
yuppers numero uno
This makes me weep ... Neil Young covering this song by someone who was so beautiful and was made so sad by the world. A toast to Neil Young for singing this and to Phil Ochs for existing ...
This is fantastic. Phil Ochs will not be forgotten.
Joe cocker
Been one my favorite songs since he recorded it in 1965-6
Actually he's sadly almost forgotten
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@@andrealanzillotta4388 That's so true. There was talk about a movie with Sean Penn but they probably would have played the more Leftist songs and left about great personal songs like this and it would not reach a lot of people. Celia is beautiful . I love Flower Lady. I even love Ringing of Revolution and many Leftist songs but i am not an ideologue and can just enjoy great melody and lyrics . I have never met a fan of Phis who didn't love share his Leftist orientation. I am really of no party but i fear AOC more than Trump, a known nincompoop but the Left is more fascist now, particularly AOC. And Pelosi is nutty as ever.
The guitar strumming and picking was absolutely awesome!!!
Dear oh dear
He just gets better everytime
Neil Young singing Phil Ochs. Doesn't get much better than that.
Yes by I had brother who took his life 1997
I could be wrong but I think he's playing Hank Williams guitar.
@@D1it4FN that would be awesome if it is hanks guitar.
@@mattblack2379 Its Hank Williams guitar. Martin D 28....1941. Named Hank. When your Neil Young anything is possible. You could write a song like Lotta Love and than just give it away as a gift to your girlfriend Nic Larson.
Yes it does, Phil Ochs singing Phil Ochs.
Thanks for the memory of Phil Ochs. He was wonderful.
He can talk of "living for the now" and say "I work for me", but the whole of him show that he has empathy for both those who suffer today and coming generations. Maybe i misunderstand, but real artists don't make it easy, as Bob in the seventies.
Those first few notes hit like a kick to the gut. RIP Phil
I love him. Everything he said. I will carry that sorrow and regret as well. Honest, raw, and real. Your music live Phil Ochs and you are missed.
I love this song! Phil Ochs was amazing at weaving lyrics, as are you Mr. Young! 🙏🏽❤️
Made me cry. Love you Neil Young. You have been part of my life, almost all of my life. Thank you. ❤
What a beautiful song by Phil Ochs. My respect for Neil grows daily ... and indeed, life is short. He's right when he said some changes we can't change but we can change climate change. I hope we stand together as one heart, one voice for renewable energy and for living in harmony with nature for the betterment of all life and future generations. Cheers to Neil & all who care.
I still get emotional when I hear
"Natural Beauty".
I hope we can stand with one heart, but also something of a brain will be required as well. There is no stopping climate change without nuclear.
@@roenvalenzuela2492 Indeed. One of my favorites from his extensive catalog of great songs 👍🏽
Here is one of the best songwriters,musicians and
performers ever...and a supporter of worthy causes
such as bringing more care,appreciation,respect,
healing & protection for our beautiful amazing and
now very polluted and hurting planet earth & wildlife
I saw Phil Ochs at the Mariposa Folk Festival north of Toronto - no lame suit back then. It was pouring rain, and Phil was in a tent stage while the audience was getting soaked. So he told us to change places - we all crowded into the tent, and he kept playing in the rain for over an hour! What a great performer he was.
Mr.Neil Young...i said it once and I'll say it again....MAY YOU STAY FOREVER YOUNG❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Neil will be Neil, unstoppable and free minded , Cheers to him
Thank you Neil for performing a heart-felt cover of "Changes" by Phil Ochs. You made my day!
I’ve loved Phil’s music since he stormed the Greenwich Village clubs in the 1960s. Great to see Neil, another favorite artist of mine, show this respect.
Neil talking about Phil. My two heroes...kindred spirits...🍂🍂.
I love and respect Phil Ochs, I respect Neil Young too
Phil Ochs was such a loss. Neil playing this tune is both tragic and inspirational, and it breaks my heart every time I hear it but I applaud him for playing this. Phil would be proud. Thanks, Neil!
No one is going to ""mute"" Neil, he is outspoken , and that,s the way we like him, we need more like him.
Not everyone one likes him for that. I am outspoken and you will not like me for that. The right side is not the Left either. I think Neil's music is better than the best but he doesn't need to lecture the audience here and could play more of what the audience paid for. And his wrongheaded political ideas (just too Left for reality - where has Leftist worked?) belie his sensitivity as shown in his great love of this song and Phil Ochs, the man, lyricist and melody maker of great renown. But he also sings this poorly, I mean sometimes Neil has a voice to die for but not that much here. It's a great great song but his guitar playing could be better and his voice is not up to the usual. He should have just played Phil's audio and shown a film.
who else could engage a heckler and keep his cool, make and win his point?
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No more ranting from commenters during a Neil Young song.
Willie Nelson?
@@oppothumbs1 Leftism worked in the United States for one... once at the turn of the century and again in FDR's time. But history isn't taught truthfully and the American working man doesn't even know what he's lost.
Niel Young is a treasure, what schmuck would interrupt him from sharing such a poignant moment. A beautiful song, appreciate Neil Young's catalog of some of the greatest songs ever written 🙏🏽
In the balcony that day, Neil at his best. Good to listen to Pete Seeger one more time...Don't cross Mr. Young..
Neil, My name is Ori. I'll never forget the morning I opened my eyes, checked out the news, and found out you'll be playing in my country.
That morning was 2 mornings ago.
My name is Ori.
And I'm from Israel.
This is a great song that Phil Ochs sang beautifully and melodiously. I didn't know what it would sound like by Neil Young. I realize that Neil sings everything well in his unique style. None of the gentleness of this song was lost.
I think you stated this perfectly. This clipped style with a little "rest" between measures fractures the song. When Phil sang it there was a gentle flow that emphasized a legato melody. No words will describe it really but in Phil's repertoire this was just his magic. Thrilled that perhaps people might explore Phil's work after hearing this song. Silly comment at end of the tune... hey some people just talk too much... point made from singing the song... no comment necessary.
Love you Neil, thanks for playing this gem and being a bad ass
Absolutely beautiful...even with 3+ minutes of Neil Young ramblings. In fact, the ramblings make it even more poignant.
Ochs really was one of the great (under)sung singer-songwriters of all time. It's a goddamn shame that more people weren't exposed to his art.
One of the greatest songs ever written - poetry put to music. Glad to know Neil thinks so too - a wonderful tribute to Ochs.
Neil does such a great version of this song. I am really glad he did thid song and praised Phil. Hopefully this might make some new fans of Phil.
Made me a fan! I love Neil and decided to look into Phil, great music!
Lightfoot does an awesome version too....
Phil was amazing! I think his “Rehearsals For Retirement” was his absolute best album, personally, but “Pleasures Of The Harbour” and “Tape From California😏😊
...oops...🙈... “were good as well. I was greatly saddened hearing of his issues with mental illness, and was not terribly surprised to hear of his death. I always have believed that it was caused largely because he “cared” too much. There are a couple of good vids of him here on TH-cam. Thanks Neil for reminding everyone what a superb entertainer he was!
@@markusarrow Changes was on Lightfoot’s first album.... where I first heard the song. Made me a Phil Ochs fan instantly.... already was a Lightfoot fanatic! Both artists and songwriters of the ultimate kind... even as a teen I could see their superlative talent!!! Still a great fan of them both now that I’m 73!
Thank you Neil Young for being so real!!!❤
I too lost a friend to suicide last year. Thought I could have done something more,too, to reach him,to stop him. Be he made the horrible choice. He threw everything away in that moment, to run from himself,and his fear. Thanks Neil, for this great intro, and song. SO glad to be alive and to have been a part of this awesome day at SPAC!
Eco....thirty yrs working crisis has taught me...not so much folks are running from themselves and theirfear as you put it, more that...they have no more left,,,,,,,,and love and support just didnt get there in time. These acts...suicides, touch me in the deepest sad place...i do, however, get it. meg
Seeger is a living legend. He will go down in history as the father of American Folk music.94 years old and still performing, still writing songs, still getting people to sing along with each other, still building community. Maybe he shoud be a role model to us all.
His half brother Mike Seeger and Peggy Seeger also sang and wrote righteous tunes.
If I were a poet I could say how much this performance toughed me.
I was referring to who a 20 year old might relate to of the last acts. I do like Dave Matthews and think he will will be the future of the Farm Aid and in time become a legend. I don't think he was bored on stage but more in awe of who he was watching. He knows exactly who Pete Seeger is !
Love the intro. Such a beautiful tribute to the one and only Phil Ochs. ❤️
I believe he plays Hank William's guitar here and Phil Ochs would have so loved that!
I think the "Pete" he mentioned he was talking to back stage about Phil Ochs was Pete Seeger who we have now lost. Pete had a great long life and has contributed so much to us all. Pete Seeger feeling concern in 2013 about whether he could have done more to assuage the melancholic suicidal funk that Phil had gotten into all those years ago shows the deep moral spine and humanity that he had always had. RIP Pete and carry on please Neil. Beautiful rendition of the song. Brings tears and highlights the profound poetry of the song. Circle Time Parade-- fears of the forest- golden drops of dawn. fires burn cold- petals to the wind, tears trembling- last cup of wine rolling river shore --- WOW
I can't think of a better person than Neil singing this, love you Neil 💓
Neil was the reason I learned to play guitar, sing and write back in 1970. I've been playing his tunes alongside mine ever since. I love the guy like a brother. He's given me a life of time of inspiration and has gotten me through some hard times. Long may you run Neil.
NY is an awesome talent! It’s wonderful to watch his vids here on You Tube! Long May You Run, Neil!
Hello Dear catmoondaddy. I see you wrote 8 years back. Hey! Happy to read your beautiful letter. I live in N Z, and have a friend who plays Neil with love and writes his own songs too and busks in our town. He's an American (lived here 4 ever tho) and he sounds really authentically Neil. It's a comfort, knowing folk are copying his vocals, keeping him ringing in far Southern Isles. xx
Neil is a living treasure.
@@janineturbitt2525 Wonderful story. Whenever I am doing a solo (like last night) I put my harmonica around my neck. It is a clue that I will be doing some Neil Young song(s).
Phil Ochs is a legend that many people don't know about. RIP Phil... we miss you
Thank you, Neil. Long live Phil Ochs. It's up to you young people out there who get it to pass him on to the next generation.
What a wonderful, moving tribute to the late, great Phil Ochs by one of the greatest living singer-songwriters. Simply magnificent! :)
Two Greats..Phil Ochs and Neil..
Beautiful tribute to Phil Ochs. Wonderful 1960 s song. Neils old guitar is showing a lot of wear but still sounds good as ever. Neils plaid shirt, probably had a long time, maybe brought down from Canada long ago.
Wonderful tribute to a long lost troubador 😢❤
I was in the hospital for 4mths in traction my sister brought Mr cassette player and 6 tapes of Neil young.Let me tell you he was the only one that got Mr thought those hospital days .Thanks.Nril
Thanks Neil!
Sorrowful and poetic, this tribute to Phil Ochs moves me so deeply. The feelings of failure to save the suicide are universal. I’ve lost family, my best friend was murdered, but the suicide of a mentor hit me the hardest.
Neil Young calling Phil Ochs "one of the greatest songwriters who ever lived"...You cant' get more right than that! Thank you Neil for a beautful version of Phil's beautiful song. To quote Billy Bragg: "Phil Ochs inspires us still"
what an honor to have Neil Young singing one of your songs - what a shame that Phil is no more there to hear this.
I had never been Neil’s greatest fan, but his affectionate tribute to Phil Ochs has brought up to my top 10!
Farm Aid...People Aid...Neil brought a tear to my eye....
Neil is surely now our elder statesman. Just as once he was our young spokesman.
Phil Ochs. Too much greatness for this world.💙
Wow brother, that was beautiful, I am proud to have walked this planet, as your legendary music, all of it shaped my soul, SIMPLY AWESOME THANK YOU NEIL YOUNG**********
Love Neil Young and love Phil Ochs - wonderful tribute
folk singer > all other singers...the world needs more folk singers....and more people listening
Listening to Neil Young throughout my life tamed me when I was up, yet buttressed me when I was down. How does star dust turn into something so beautiful?
Sit by my side, come as close as the air
Share in a memory of gray
And wander in my words
Dream about the pictures that I play of changes
Green leaves of summer turn red in the fall
To brown and to yellow, they fade
And then they have to die
Trapped within the circle time parade of changes
Scenes of my young years were warm in my mind
Visions of shadows that shine
One day I returned and found they were
Victims of the vines of changes
The world's spinning madly, it drifts in the dark
It swings through a hollow of haze
A race around the stars
A journey through the universe ablaze with changes
Moments of magic will glow in the night
Fears of the forest are all gone
But when the morning breaks
They're swept away by golden drops of dawn of changes
Passions will part to a strange melody
As fires will sometimes burn cold
Like petals in the wind
We're puppets to the silver strings of souls of changes
Your tears will be trembling, now we're somewhere else
One last cup of wine we will pour
And I'll kiss you one more time
And leave you on the rolling river shore
L
Beautiful poem
Thank you for the lyrics!
God those are beautiful lyrics.
Who can command a stage like this? With a long forgotten song by a dead folk singer? I LOVE this artist. I love this Phil Ochs song.
Neil does it.
Thanks for picking such a classic tune, written by the great Phil Ochs. You add a lot of class to it
Goes to show Neil cares about others and they're pain.
I was at the Carnegie Hall show Neil mentions. And backstage. Thank you Neil for your words for Phil, and for singing this gorgeous song.
Another touching performance with well-put pre- and post-tune messages. Young Love!
Just Neil and his guitar but his pacing and phrasing just makes this such a beautiful rendition :)
Love that, I work for me!, so heart felt Neil!❤
this song always stops me. thank you phil. RIP. thank you neil for singing it. neil knows so many wonderful songs. i rather listen to neil talk than listen to half of whats out there.
"I work for myself" that is so Neil Young. Got to admire this man he is a true legend. I grew up listening to him from Buffalo Springfield, CSYN, and with Crazy Horse. I had several of his albums.
I'm in my seventies as well, if someone says let's go, they can go and don't fall down on your way out! I also work for myself at this age! Neil is and has earned his right to be a great singer/ composer!
There is an outstanding documentary film about Phil Ochs that was produced by his brother. For many years, his sister organized annual tribute concerts around the country, in large part to help people come to terms with his passing. It took me years, and encouragement from her, to finally attend one.
Although he was a founding member of the Yippies, Phil always dressed conservatively. He understood that if you wanted people to take you seriously, you had to act seriously. He was the only hero I've had, and this song is the reason I bought a guitar and a little book of Phil Ochs songs when I was 14. I was fortunate to see him in concert, at Mandel Hall on the campus of the University of Chicago when I was in high school.
When the Yippies nominated a pig (Pigasus) for president in 1968, it was Phil who INSISTED that they pay the farmer for the pig. Hoffman and Rubin wanted to just steal it. Phil Ochs was a true mensch.
Wished I'd seen you in ny months before when my life was ok.....04/2213my oldest passed away from low bs/meds combination. .....ian so lost now.....your music words of wisdom have been a part of mylife since I was young and on my own at 17.......could relate to you then and now at 53 and a soul broken and in pain from a loss ill never. ever understand...........my oldest gone .....my vaneaas 28 yrs old left this beautiful world &her mom too soon......4ever crying
With my cancer hope I find the right site to get the ikea team to come to my/our home for a day to do my room withthwe book shelves surrounding my walls for al my books and nesting boxes and I need storage and armoires for my clothes and husbands too if able around my our room yet most of all to do my granddaughters room like girls bohieum style bright colors lots of storage new schoo clothes and supplies as we lost her mom my oldest last april and I dont have the $ to do this iam praying back debit from last april and I still owe my sister in law 2,500 Ikea can you help me redo my bedroom ive wished this for years yet dont know what site I apply on my last wish would be .....to attend a neil young concert( yet I need concert attire too like kate moss so I fit in too hippie mom that iam ) plays AGAIN in ny would love to go I know it would probable be his last tour one of my favorite artists and I would need a ticket for my girls and husband and best friend and family only if theres a wish site out there somewhere peace cc conniecrane14@gmail.com peace & love
I’m still a huge fan of Phil Ochs. I’m thrilled to hear Nash sing this beautiful song. Changes - wonderful song.
one of the greatest musical moments of my life was witnessing this performance. thanks to neil young!!!! this is a song my mom used to sing in the sixties. a song can span a lifetime... thanks neil young!
THis is wonderful, but mine was hearing Phil sing many times during Berkeley Vietnam Day(s) May 1965.
Actually, last time Phil appeared in public (mentioned around 3:20) was not Carnegie Hall but at the large Vietnam victory rally/celebration in Central Park in 1975 after the independence of Vietnam was won, with Joan Baez and others. He sang "The War Is Over", perhaps his masterpiece. He was suffering from acute depression and probably bi-polar disorder; there were no psychotropic medications to help then, and pycho-therapy has improved much since too. He exited the world soon afterward.
Great version, so faithful to Phil's spirit. Thanks (again) Neil.
thank. you. for. sharing. this. tribute. to. Phil. ochs. may. his. music live. on. forever. amen
Phil Ochs appreciated the advice from others in the industry. Dylan only did when he could use a song as his own without worry that they would say something to the affect of “hey, I wrote that song.” By then, Dylan had it copyrighted usually with no credit given to the songwriter who actually RE-wrote the song both words and music. He took advantage of those who he trusted, he had a plan from the day he arrived in New York City and his plan included to use whoever he trusted not to say those horrendous words, the Battle cry of Bob Dylan was and he achieved this thanks to the many who helped Dylan but gave their word backed by honor and friendship. Bobby, sadly, didn’t share that integrity..
@@Jennings9462 Yup, I gotta agree. The more one learns about Bob Zimmerman the less one likes him on a personal level.
He did a few appearances at some clubs in late 1975, when he was in his bizarre and tragic John Train phase. There's an October 1975 recording at Gerde's Folk Club which circulates.
Phil ochs was definetly bipolar, you can hear the manic energy and/or the intense emotion in his songs
Neil is a gentleman but he doesn't take shit from nobody
Nor anybody !!
Mr Neil Young is so humble and simple in his approach of any songs even his own songs. Respects Mr Neil Young. He has a great respect for everyone.
good for neil young keeping phil och's songs alive. for those of you who don't phil check out his albums. a supreme poet, humanitarian, great artist. gone way too soon. thanks neil.
At 3:07 the crowd reacts to Phil Ochs' name; good to hear. As ever, a fine performance by Neil. No surprise, there.
Neil is exactly right. Of course, you should always try to get help for someone who's suicidal. But if they end up dying from it, don't waste time blaming yourself. It's just the nature of the beast. 5:46
Love hearing you play, love hearing you say something about the history before you begin...thanks for this and don't change it. Neil Young that's a part of who you are. You're so loved. Always, Cathy Wilson
Neil Young singin' Phil Ochs off an Ipad... the world IS spinning madly.
Yes, life is short Neil but your song will be forever
Long live Neil Young, you will be deeply missed when you're gone. One of the last Great Rock Stars. I hope I get to see him before it's too late.
make it a priority then thank me
Don't kill off Neil early. He'll outlive Dylan.
I am not sure if Dylan is only an artist by himself or somebody else has been pulling the strings behind the scene at the same time (the "system"? secret lobbies?)... I never forgive him for being such an egocentric person while on stage. He is always so indifferent, if not provocative, to his audience. The world needed a hero in the 60s and the music industry allowed Dylan to emerge -in my opinion, he was the least dangerous of all… - Neil is sooo different.......
Hey Neil is going nowhere. Gutted i missed his concert in Ireland i was in Hospital was listening on a voice recorder on the phone.Got to come back. Most loved briliant songwriter himself and a great man.
Neil is an absolute legend
Thanks for the intro Neil. Beautiful! And your rendition of Phil's magical tune.