Neil Young - Changes (Live at Farm Aid 2013) 

Such an incredibly beautiful poem! Phil Ochs was such a sensitive soul. Good cover by Neil.

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.

I respect Neil a lot for singing this and the shout-out he gave to Phil. Amazingly great song.

Phil Ochs is one of my heroes. A man who used his God-given talents to try to make this world a better place.

Neil says Phil Ochs was one of the greatest singer-songwriters who ever lived. So true. Thanks for the tribute Neil

"I'm on my way buddy! I work for me!" That was a good one!

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 ...

This has me in tears. I’m a Phil Ochs fan from long ago. 😢 Such a loss.

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.

Those first few notes hit like a kick to the gut. RIP Phil

NO one has ever written a better song than this, and it might be the best poetic lyrics ever. So deep, so uncompromizingly deep.

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 ...

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.

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.

Love Neil sooo much. " I work for me buddy!" I'm trying to tell you all something here. Both of my beloved brothers committed suicide. I know exactly what Neil is saying but many won't.

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!

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.

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 believe he plays Hank William's guitar here and Phil Ochs would have so loved that!

One of the greatest songs ever written - poetry put to music. Glad to know Neil thinks so too - a wonderful tribute to Ochs.

What a wonderful, moving tribute to the late, great Phil Ochs by one of the greatest living singer-songwriters. Simply magnificent! :)

folk singer > all other singers...the world needs more folk singers....and more people listening

I love this song! Phil Ochs was amazing at weaving lyrics, as are you Mr. Young! 🙏🏽❤️

Neil is a gentleman but he doesn't take shit from nobody

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.

No one is going to ""mute"" Neil, he is outspoken , and that,s the way we like him, we need more like him.

Neil singing Phil. What's not to like?

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.

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.

This is fantastic. Phil Ochs will not be forgotten.

Phil Ochs is a legend that many people don't know about. RIP Phil... we miss you

Neil Young singing Phil Ochs. Doesn't get much better than that.

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.

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.

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.

The guitar strumming and picking was absolutely awesome!!!

Love you Neil, thanks for playing this gem and being a bad ass

I love and respect Phil Ochs, I respect Neil Young too

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.

Can't believe this just now popped up on my RU-vid in June 2019. I've been collecting all the RU-vid videos of Phil's songs for a bunch of years. I'm of that age (70), that grew up on Phil Ochs (and all the rest of the great 'topical' (protest) music singers, writers etc. I always thought Phil was better then Dylan. I was very lucky to see him perform many times in the 60's and early 70's. later. His lyrics were profound, even more so, now 50-60 yrs later when one takes a look at the US and the state of the world overall. I strongly encourage those not familiar with him, to Google him and pull up RU-vid songs here. Thanks Neil Young for the song and words about Phil.

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

".. .and it's long as hell". . . about as long as the introduction. Great job Neil, of a great song by Phil Ochs.

Mr.Neil Young...i said it once and I'll say it again....MAY YOU STAY FOREVER YOUNG❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

1:52: "So you know, I'm trying to make a little point here, sometimes that takes too long.." Crowd: "No no no!" ....

I can't believe there was not immediate applause at the first couple of chords, must be a young crowd.

At 3:07 the crowd reacts to Phil Ochs' name; good to hear. As ever, a fine performance by Neil. No surprise, there.

One of my favorite alive performers doing justice and paying homage to the late, great Phil Ochs. Thank you Neil, "oh to live on Sugar Mtn."

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.

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!

Pete was with Phil in NYC when Phil was in a depressive place, late one night, but Pete had to leave to get the train back to Beacon. Until the end of his days, Pete wondered if Phil might have lived if only Pete had stayed over with Phil. It's beautiful and chilling that Neil draws the connection between the fates of Phil Ochs and Kurt Cobain.

C'mon let's go... to any memories you have about Phil... talk as long as you wish about him! I'll love it!

god bless you for remembering Phil

I come back to this video frequently, and most of the time I just want to hear the song, but I always feel bad for skipping to it. lol

Neil talking about Phil. My two heroes...kindred spirits...🍂🍂.

Phil Ochs. Too much greatness for this world.💙

You tell them Neil. You talk as much as you want. We love to listen to anything you want to say!

Made me cry. Love you Neil Young. You have been part of my life, almost all of my life. Thank you. ❤

In the balcony that day, Neil at his best. Good to listen to Pete Seeger one more time...Don't cross Mr. Young..

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

Love the intro. Such a beautiful tribute to the one and only Phil Ochs. ❤️

Dear oh dear He just gets better everytime

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.

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...

Nobody else could ever write songs like this. Always my hero, Phil. I could not face another day if I couldn't hear you sing. What would I do without you, my beautiful friend?

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?

Neil is an absolute legend

Yes, life is short Neil but your song will be forever

Thank you Neil for performing a heart-felt cover of "Changes" by Phil Ochs. You made my day!

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"

NEIL WORKS FOR NEIL. You don't find any better. Serves the big mouth in the audience right. NO PATIENCE. ROCK ON MR YOUNG.......

was fortunate to see Phil Ochs perform this in the Villiage more than once... I miss him so much... and also think of Jean Ray ..also gone... who was the first to do Phil Ochs songs along with then partner Jim Glover... and think of Dave Van Ronk ..also long gone... who walked the same streets as Phil, in the Village in the 60s

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!

what an honor to have Neil Young singing one of your songs - what a shame that Phil is no more there to hear this.

Ochs and Young are among the greatest and most honest and brave persons of the last 100 years.

What a great and inspiring song from Neil! Change is inevitable but it is that thing that is constant!

Neil will be Neil, unstoppable and free minded , Cheers to him

Thanks for the intro Neil. Beautiful! And your rendition of Phil's magical tune.

Two Greats..Phil Ochs and Neil..

Neal you don't take too long !! I will watch you all day and all night and all day again

Been a Phil Ochs fan for quite sometime now. I stumbled upon him about 8 years ago and i been listen to him ever since. To hear Neil Young, someone that I've been listen all my life sing one of his songs is just amazing. I love it when one of my favorite artist is a fan of an other artist I like and they do a great cover.

Every song Neil did this year was with purpose and inspiration. This one was the coup d' grace, and he explained why in the intro. This year was about Pete Seeger and the love that each member of the board shares for him. You could see it when they were all together onstage. The quality of the individual performances matters little in comparison to the magnitude of what was accomplished this year. Mark this one down.

l am totally obsessed, with you Neil, love your music, but must confess, sad about you leaving PEGI.

Great job Neil, my first listen to Changes, the poetic lyrics in this masterpiece by the late Phil Ochs certainly hit home with great emotion.

I have been a fan of Phil's from the 60s. He holds a special piece of my heart and head. This is the most amazing thing I've heard. Thank you Neil!

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

Thanks, Neil. A great performance. I’m pleased that you brought visibility to Phil Ochs who was a wonderful songwriter.

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.

Phil Ochs , I will always admiré you, you will be always on my mind. Lots of love for you my friend.

Appreciate the memory of Phil Ochs and this song. A masterpiece! No one does this song better than fellow Canadian, Gordon Lightfoot.

Love this song one of the best songs ever .

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.

stark beauty... bless neil, bless phil... amen...

One of my new favorite songs, thank you🎉

Loved this one and everything about him, he's got guts, beautiful songs and he sees things perfectly. Thanks for sharing!

Brilliant song brilliantly interpreted Thanks Phil. Thanks Neil.

Goes to show Neil cares about others and they're pain.

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.

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.

Love Neil Young and love Phil Ochs - wonderful tribute

Life is incredibly long while it lasts ... short in hindsight, wide, deep, elliptic, rombic, väst, high etc.