In his book, Graham says that's how he behaves because that's how the Everly Brothers behaved to him when he was young and approached them outside their hotel.
These guys have been fighting and then getting along since August 1968. Here's to hoping and praying that the legacy of CSN and CSNY doesnt end on a sad, sour note, that would really be a shame. Life is too short guys! (if you happen to read this, any of you)
Thanks graham for your honest candour. We are all just people, and to overcome the challenges of working in a successful band is a wonderful thing. The result for your audiences has been an absolute musical blessing, thanks sooo much for showing us what harmony can be😀.
I have worked in the entertainment business my entire life. I can totally relate to what Nash is saying. Why would he say it if it were not true? I'm sure he has seen this happen on mre than occasion. Note to self..don't take a gig on a Neil young tour unless you have no other options. It's nice to know that Nash actually cares about the people who bust their ass from 8 or 9 AM until 2 in the morning the next day over and over again for months to make your show happen . He is a class act.
when I listen to this , I relate it to the " smaller life " we all can be selfish and deny it, I still love them all and Graham get the band back together if you can !
Oh wow I have followed Neil since the beginning and I think all his albums were concepts, kind of ran in the same vein but if something got too popular he would head off in another complete direction
@@Gary21259Re G.N. and N. Y. When we are not finished with something/someone, we are not finished with "that" in ourselves, that's why it keeps coming up.
Way back in the day, I loved CSN and also CSNY. I saw a show they did in San Diego. CSN played a very nice set. Then Neil came out to join them, and the intensity level of the show suddenly went into orbit. Neil certainly could be a pain is the butt, but he had 10 times the charisma of the other guys put together.
Don't know that Mr. Young cares what people think of him. I chimed in because glancing at the commits I think that someone should tap into the love. Which from what I know of these 2 men both are about. So, Neil, thank you for how your music make me feel. And if total love is not what others perceive within their dealings with you, may they realize that all are fallible. For those who are not against us are with us.
Neil is great but he is not friendly to fans and goes his own way. That's fine but if people don't feel totally love for Neil, that's understandable. But sometimes Neil is a joy to behold but those moments are not numerous.
We saw ragged glory tour in Vancouver . We knew the album well. He was a dick all night. Came in chip on his shoulder . We were front row centre my buddy singing and pointing every lyric back at Neil. Once he finally noticed we really knew the album he gave us a snarl and a nod . 😆 but left with one encore one song . And they were gone. Since his aneurysm he’s been far less of a dick lol. We always said i hate the guy but then i love him and have alot of his records lol
I have always been a fan of Neil's & their is no doubt he is the most talented of the four but he is also the most temperamental ! The Documentary Don't be denied emphasis this ! One example was when he toured to promote the Tonight's the Night Album ! That was all he played during his main set ! When he came back for the encore he started playing the Title Track again !
@@michaelwheeler3782 It's not even close. Stills has never written anything that compares with Neil's greatest songs. "Love The One You're With" is probably his most popular song and while it has a catchy tune the lyrics are ridiculous. Stills has no "Mr. Soul" "On the Way Home" "Expecting To Fly" "Pocohantas" "Powderfinger" "Sugar Mountain" "Like A Hurricane" "Human Highway" "Cortez the Killer" "Old Man" "Harvest" or a dozen others I could mention in his songbook.
@@24HeySay correct. perhaps what Michael Wheeler meant to say is that Stills is a more versatile musician. but Young is also versatile, and his songwriting output is an avalanche, which never abates. Stills hasn't written that much, certainly in the past 20 years.
That story reminds me of the one where Cecil B. DeMille was making Cleopatra and asked the 20,000 extras if they were ready. One guy put his hand up and said, “no, I’m just not feelin it.” I think his name was Neil too.
So there was a chance of CSNY in 2014 ?! Damn. That’s the last year I seen CSN. Idk what stopped them but that’s a shame. Croz is gone now but the music lives forever 🙏🏻❤️
Considering Graham Nash is a millionaire, I've seen him in a fair few interviews..and he always wears the same grey/ black tee shirt..and black leather jacket. I've always liked him and his music...but now he has left his wife after 35 years of marriage, 3 kids, of whom don't talk to him because of what he has done to Susan. All for a Joni Mitchell look a like who is half his age .! The man has had a brain storm. I think it's just hit him he is getting older like the rest of us...but still thinks he's 25.
@@rosskstar But Neil deserves the pedestal though he is arrogant . Graham was lucky Steve Stills like him. He wrote OK songs unless you think Marrakesh Express is great? It's nice and bounce and clever but.. Crosby who wrote no great music before CSN (he wrote the words for 8 miles hight .. was lucky and he did decent enough songs with CSN .. I was surprised . Steve's Carry On and 4 &20 are better than any songs from the other two.
Neil is like Joni who is like Dylan who is like Edna St Vincent Millay....their art is their world and the hell with the rest of us. I like to think back on the movie, d'lovely about Cole Porter. At one point, his fed up wife says, 'I've spoiled you...the whole damn world has spoiled you...and for what? A little music...."
Neil's unpredictability is part of the epileptic behavior that can cause problems. I know bcuz I have the same kind of issues due to our "epileptic brains". Linda Ronstadt vouched for that in an interview.
Young doesn't do drugs - listen to "Needle & The Damage Done." Crosby, Stills & Nash once looked at their song-list - and realised that Neil Young wrote about 90 percent of the songs they performed. Those who can - DO. Those who can't (many on this page) - criticise.
Yeah, it's funny and just not right: On the Beach was produced while the drank a tea made of ganja. Blew his mind away. And of course, there's the famous "Last-Waltz-Incident" that shows, the young also did his amount of cocaine, too.
The message that Stephen stills recieved from Neil when him and buffalo Springfield were supposed to go on tour is priceless. " Stephen, funny how things that begin spontaneously also end spontaneously. Eat a peach, Neil" this is when they were on the bus all ready to go and just waiting for Neil to arrive
He is right, Young is very talented and if he does not feel it he will not do it but it's a business and people are relaying on him and hen he cancels it messes up peoples lives and that's not cool.
Along with Jaeger, Nash has more energy than the rest of rock and roll put together. The guy has a chronic itch that won't be scratched. Check him out on Southern Cross. Even Stills looks sedate (Crosby probably was sedated). He'll still be be moving long after he is gone.
although I agree; tours should not be cancelled at the 11th hour: I side with Neil. It is better NOT to get aboard the 'Titanic' if one gets a bad hunch beforehand. Infact better to cancel the launch of the ship altogether if something is not quite right.!
@@TheFossie12 No change but he is a great talent than all the rest .. combined maybe? I guess he is committed to the environment and cares about future generations but how about saying hi to someone on your street, at least Dylan does that.
He's not selfish in the sense that he just wants to serve his pleasure, but that he's dedicated to the muse. That's why he's still making great music to this day, he never checked out. He never did anything corporate that he wasn't comfortable with. He valued his gift above all else and we should thank him for it. 40 studio albums and counting.
I have to say...unbiased opinion, because I love Neil Young, but his book: "Neil Young, Waging Heavy Peace" was 300+ pages of rambling crap. Man can write a song, but can't write a book.
+MaddenManification I have loved Neil's music since the sixties (except a period in the late 70's and early eighties). Couldn't agree more with you. The book was a load of rubbish
Funny that - the two dont naturally go together. Knew a guy brilliant standup would have a crowd in tears, best best man at a wedding you could find. Wrote an autobiography in disguise and it was total boring overwritten crapola. Who knew?
Its nice to think its about a " muse" but its about how much money a person has ...If Neal needed the money he would play no? I love Neil's music and CSNY so much but I am a realist
Even when Neil wasn't a rich rock star, he was reputed to be hard to get along with. I think Nash has it right, Neil has a muse, and he goes where it takes him. Trans is a perfect example of Neil Young saying "F*** you, I'll do what I want."
He has done so much more for Humanity through his Charity work than most people will EVER realize. Divorce?! Heck, I’ve been married 3 times! Welcome to the 22nd Century!🤪
...I’ve loved CS&N since Marrakech Express and long before that in their original bands...Neil likewise esp Everybody Knows...but its’ been obvious for years that Neil can’t play with others because he’s a self-centred and doesn’t treat others in a mature adult respecting way...
...i know...lol...it's not like he didn't write a song about it...lol...i'm being harsh but sometimes when Neil is like that it makes his music less palatable...
This tendency of Young's is confirmed in Neil's own biography. However the rest of the story is that Neil would suddenly drop out of CSNY tours because of Still"s rampant cocaine abuse (not to mention the ego clashes within the band). And let's not forget, Neil is only an occasional member of CSN, so it's not like him dropping out means they can't still do the tour.
Neil young is and has always been his own greatest and most knowledgeable fan but still off the charts talent. In this instance he could have had his views known and acknowledged without shitting on a slew of other people who needed the gig.😇
CSN&Y getting back together doesn't seem right. Even if DC apologized to NY, did he apologize DH? I doubt it. Usually, it seems, that if a guy insults a pretty girl, there is a manipulative, jealous woman behind it. Not accusing, just saying. ?, in this case, it's different, right? Just a 'concerned' guy?
If there was ever a group that overstated its importance, it's CSNY. Don't get me wrong, there's some good music there, but, in reality, there's very little. Neil did Deja Vu, and the Ohio single. That's 3 tunes (he's a co-writer on Everybody I Love You). The rest is forgettable. CSN had two other nice records, the first one and the one in about '78 with Shadow Captain and Dark Star. The rest is forgettable.
Frankly, I'm not surprised at how Graham Nash portrays Neil Young. From what I have heard, Young is not the friendliest of people towards his fans. Approach him in the street and you're just as likely to be told to 'Fuck Off!' or, at the very least, 'Yeah, I'm Neil Young so leave me alone'. Never an autograph or even a courteous word. Class act, Neil.
I have met Neil on the street, got an autograph and a friendly brief conversation. People interact with and treat people the way the like to be treated.
Ludo Segers Consider yourself lucky. A musician friend of mine passed him coming out of a music store in a small city just outside of Toronto. He asked, "Hey, aren't you Neil Young?" to which Young snarled, "Yeah!" as he kept on walking.
Graham your great Stephen is great David is great , However Neil has always been consistently enigmatic .The bands you and the others were pretty good but the best was Buffalo Springfield which disintegrated because Stills and Young could not artistically be together because they clashed on being both wanting to be the leader . Young is in another place from these days ,Dylan name checks him on Highlands and is on record saying that his melodies are up amongst the best ever , Mc Cartny , Thom York ,Eddie Vedder etc etc are people in the music world that all seem to understand that Young is special and not only that in my mind he is like builit that ricoches
A MAN NOT STEADFAST IN KEEPING HIS WORD ..... honoring a commitment ..... and therein I disagree with GRAHAM on Neil Young ..... who I like his music . can't stand his ego, lack of integrity and feel loathing for a man I NEVER MET .... just how it is !
He left Stills holding the bag for their duo tour... didn't even tell him personally, just left a note lol.. Kinda sh*tty to leave your best friend to clean up the mess you made, all those sold out seats people paid for.. I think they only made it through one or two shows
I am sure it is exactly this McCartney-esque logical business attitude, of Mr. Nash that pisses off Mr Young. Just as McCartney's parochial ways pissed off Mr Lennon. What's the sense of being an artist and a millionaire rockstar, if you can't freely behave like an asshole? It's rock 'n' roll Graham, as you pointed out. Rock 'n' roll should not require an A grade next to the heading "Gets along well with others".
You praise irresponsible and petulant behaviour, whomever else it affects. I do hope you find yourself on the receiving end of such behaviour yourself. Then you might start growing up a little.
Art is actually only responsible for itself. I'm sure it's unfortunate to have one's expectations overturned but, sometimes it's the price you have to pay.
Neil Murphy I agree with your first sentence. However, that does not excuse irresponsible and inconsiderate behaviour from the artists themselves towards their fellow artists.
I was on my way to a neil young show in Vancouver. Stopped by hotel bar by my house for a drink first. Saw neils tour bus and hunter around for him a bit. His ticket prices were $250 each! It hadnt sold well so i was gonna buy cheap and sit in the empty gucci seats. Which i did. But as i said hunted around for him to give him shit lol. Was gonna ask him if we was solving world peace that night or levitating through the audience or something 😂
So you wanted to give Neil "shit". Yeah, that's hilarious. 1. You wouldn't have gotten near him and 2, even if you did he wouldn't have given 2 shits about what you had to say anyway.
I’ve always been a fan of there music but I find many people painting a portrait of them that is outlandish they are simply musicians and song writers in the total scheme of things they are not that important! I was once star struck by rock stars till I came to the realization of who they really are and it’s not what record companies have led you to believe
Yes, Neil lives in a vortex and is not a relational guy. It’s music and not the gospel of Jesus?? Neil Young thinks he is the resurrected one of music!
He said he would like to live for another 100 years look back see what people would think of the 60,70,80s Bob Dylan, Van Morrison that's it Graham, sorry to say.
I love Neil Young's solo music, but he really doesn't bring much to CSN. I think, especially because of the way he has treated them, they should have separated along time ago.
If Neil Young always follows his muse or does what is artistically right then why has he made so many average to crap records that hardly anyone bar the most devoted fans bother with?
Amen, brother. I haven’t heard him make a solidly decent record since Broken Arrow. CSN’s best music has been with Neil. Neil’s worst music has been with them. Far as I’m concerned, NY lost the plot and is in full artistic decline since David Briggs’ death and virtually everyone else in his inner circle. The ones that could tell him when he’s full of shit. The way he left his wife, I’ve lost virtually all respect for him as a person. Artistically, he’s lost.
@@stormbringercoming8105 He has an arrogance that has gotten the better of him to the detriment of his music and his relationships, I haven't bothered with any of his later releases, I rhink Sleeps With Angles was the last one I really liked and a few other songs here and there.
After Sleeps With Angels in the mid 1990’s, Silver And Gold is the only album I have liked of Neil Youngs. I’ve enjoyed his music for most of my life apart from the last 20 years. He seems to have lost the muse.
People will, one hundred years from now, realize that the sixties was a time of great perversion, when silly little asses who could sing (and do nothing else) were able to pervert the minds of the young with false, stupid doctrines extremely harmful to humanity. They will laugh at the sixties as a time of weirdos and hippies and drug addles singers where were out of their minds.
Why would neil start caring about other people now? No financial hardship for him to cancel on everybody. He's an odd character. Read his book and discover what makes the guy tick
Never said his book was untruthful. I enjoyed reading it bc he wrote it-No ghost writer. I don't think he needs to explain his life to anyone. He's a good musician and I admire his involvement w climate change issues
I had previously said what wasnt very specific. Im tired of people wanting csny to kiss and make up and be a group again. Its really none of our business. If Neil doesn't want to be friends w any of them then we should leave it at that
Nash should have just stayed with The Hollies. R&R is just too hard of a gig for him to handle. He was lucky to have shared the stage with Neil. No one cares about your petty jealousy behind the scene, we just care about the music which you produced very little of.
