The studio version of this song is also incredible, with added back up vocals, and instruments. Neil Young has been called the godfather of grunge. "Keep on Rockin in the Free World" is quite epic collaboration with Pearl Jam. "Heart of Gold" breaks me down inside every time. Same with with Old Man too.
I am so happy your doing Neil Young!!! 🔥🔥🔥 There are so many great songs he’s done. Ohio, Outta the Blue and Into the Black, Comes a Time, Keep on Rocking in the Free World…it can go on and on. Love this one Van❤️
Oh my I can tell you of a song by this artist that's so killer Van. I've always loved it as I have many of the songs he's performed. He has such a uniqueness about him and you're right he draws you in. He sings from within truly. The name of the song I think I like most well hard to pick just one but WILD HORSES is the one that is just beautiful to me. Just sayin'.thank youVan
There are those few recording artists who stay relevant a lifetime, and naturally they hit a peek now and then. This is one of them for Neil Young. An iconic moment.
I would say one of the greatest of all time. Not just in our time. How many people can say they were in Buffalo Springfield and CSN&Y? He was considered to be the Godfather of Grunge also. Not to mention his very long successful solo career that includes way to many great songs to list.
For some great early Neil Young i suggest a song from when he was in the band Buffalo Springfield called Mr. Soul. If you want to hear him when he was alot older check out a song called Keep On Rockin In The Free World. Both are great.
Linda Ronstadt was one of the greatest singers ever. She was HUGE back in the day. The Eagles was her backing band before they were 'The Eagles'. Check out her song 'Blue Bayou'. James Taylor, 'I've Seen Fire and I've Seen Rain'.
James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt are each rabbit holes in and of themselves. James Taylor's "Fire And Rain", "You've Got A Friend", "Going To Carolina", "Sweet Baby James" and many more. Linda Ronstadt, "Blue Bayou", "You're No Good", "When Will I Be Loved" and many more.
You actually made the right choice by checking out this live version first, I actually prefer it. There’s something about Neil’s voice in this song. It immediately draws you in. Such a humble man. I’d recommend you do “Heart of Gold” next. Great reaction 🙋🏻♀️👏🏼🙌🏼👍🏼💜🇨🇦
Neil Young, what can you say? Incredible acoustic guitar work, but also known as the father of grunge on the electric guitar. One of the greatest lyricists of all time!
Listen up beautiful people, life is short. I now find myself about to celebrate my 62nd b-day. It's incredible how quickly the years have gone by. I am the old man now. 😎✌
I've seen Neil Young half a dozen times since the 70s, solo and with various musicians (Crazy Horse too!) and no one moves from style to style the way he does. "Comes a Time" is a lovely song, "Powderfinger" is a killer story with loud distortion, and "Rockin' in the Free World" just shreds.
I'm now 47 yrs old and every time I hear this song, I swear to God, I'm back to 10 yrs old and I can see my mom and aunt still sittin around the dining room table with the lights low, candles lit, smokin pot! I can still smell it! lol They'd play all their Neil Young, Lynda Ronstadt, CCR, Ann Murray records etc. While sittin in a blue haze "trying" to hide what they were doing! Kids aren't dumb! I've never personally done any drugs, but I believe I got my first room buzz around 8yrs old! 😂🤣
The man's a poet & his contribution to music is legendary. Unforgettable work with Buffalo Springfield & Crosby Stills Nash & Young followed by a long solo career. Check out "Heart of Gold" or "Cinnamon Girl". Or "Ohio" about the Kent State shootings (when the National Guard opened fire on college students demonstrating against the Vietnam war) from when he was with CSNY.☮💙
Neil is amazing, got to see him live 5 times! Wish someone would react to him with Crazy Horse. Hurricane, Cinnamon Girl, Hey Hey My My, so many rocking jams!!! 😀
Love Neil Young! This song came out in 1970 when I was 8 years old, just before my father died. I always think of him whenever I hear it. Thanks for checking it out, Van.
A great performance from a great artist. Classic Neil Young. You couldn’t have picked a better performance to critique. This is what made Neil Young. Raw, unadulterated talent: writing, playing, singing. I appreciate that your eyes are open. It’s good to see. Much appreciated and much needed in these trying times. Proof that true “feelings” can still bring good folks together. As it was. As it can be.. As it should be. Keep listening friend. 🎸🎼
I have just loved any and everything Niel Young has ever sang. Crosby Stills and Nash were all the better after Niel Young joined them. In this same smaller intimate setting he also sings Harvest Moon. It's to his woman.
Buffalo Springfield's For What It's Worth is one of the first songs I remember learning from the 'oldies' station in the early 90s - I may have been 5 years old. This sound is embedded.
Oh mannn you gotta react to Linda Ronstadt "Blue Bayou" or "You're No Good". James Taylor is another iconic artist "Fire and Rain" "You've Got a Friend". Great reaction ✌❤
Hey Van you can tell how popular he was, and still is, that he could spend $350K on a ranch at 24. One of his lesser reacted to songs is "the needle and the damage done" which is a poignant song reflecting what he's seen throughout his life. Short but great and also written from the heart.
Heart of Gold, Cinnamon Girl, The Needle and the Damage Done, Rockin’ in the Free World, Southern Man, Ohio, just to list a few of his top hits. The man is a legend. Plenty of material there for you to enjoy big man. I’d love to see you react to a few more in his catalogue. Thanks and I always enjoy your reactions. Keep them coming.
Neil Young is in my top 20 artists for sure! “Cinnamon Girl”, “Down By The River”, the later song “Harvest Moon”; so so many more. Neil Young is a great rabbit hole to go down ❤️, as well as Crosby Stills Nash and sometimes Young. 🙌
Neil Young is one of those singular sort of performers in music...he delivers a sound you didn't know you needed to hear until you hear it. Fills a hole that you didn't know was there. Like Ray Charles, like Pink Floyd, like Michael Jackson, like David Bowie and whatever other unique examples - you can't get their sound from anyone but them. It makes you wonder if there's many more 'sounds' out there that we're still waiting for someone to come along and discover for us that only they can channel to us.
So this BBC performance was in 1971..."Old Man" was released on "Harvest" in 1972. So this song, which is iconic for so many people over following decades, had not been heard yet by anyone...these British cameras witnessed it before most of the world and captured it in its infancy. I marvel in the context of that. It has echoed around the world ever since.
one of the single greatest artists of all time have seen him many times and hopefully get the chance to see him at least one more!!! Oh Canada baby..........
At 64 now your taking me back to my young teenage years- Neil Young, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt...so many great singer/songwriters in the 70's I loved. Great music, a little mellow and words with meaning. Have you done any Fleetwood Mac yet? Another awesome band. Love your channel Man!
The voice, the arrangements and the poetry are all amazing.. But it’s the sound he pulls out of a guitar that’s fascinated me for decades.. Plugged in or not..
When it came up that Neil Young could join Crosby, Stills and Nash,there was no deliberation it just happened in a heartbeat. That is how talented this man is, producing a soundtrack to a generation.
Neil Young is a deep pool of incredible songs in many genres, solo, and with bands (Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, & Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young). My Neil Young top 10: Cinnamon Girl Ohio Mr. Soul Hey Hey My My The Needle and the Damage Done Heart Of Gold Harvest Moon Fuckin Up Rockin In The Free World Don't Let It Get You Down
If you are impressed with him singing and playing the guitar he also plays the harmonica well playing his guitar! And Linda Ronstadt is one of the most famous female singers of all time. She has albums in so many genres from folk to pop to Spanish she is a must listen
I'd you get a chance, please listen to the album version. The extra instruments add to the acoustic guitar Neal Young is playing. Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor- two iconic singers that will make your allergies really hit home!
Neil Young has one of the deepest catalogs in rock music, and he explored many genres. Check out "Down by the River" next. James Taylor is on the studio version of "Old Man" (where he also played banjo); check out "Her Town Too" which has an Eagles vibe.