first time hearing Crosby Stills and Nash - Southern Cross (Reaction!!)
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The lyric in the song when he sings "she's all that I have left, and Music is her name" is a reference to Stephen Stills' actual sailboat named Music. For me, this is one of those songs that I wouldn't mind if it just kept going. It's too short.
@@charlesm9929 way to short... it's a tad longer live though
This is real music. Anything these three men do is golden. Judy Blue Eyes Suite, amazing.
I love how it truly is a suite, like a medley of several songs that are still all the same song (I'm thinking of classical pieces like Water Music or the Nutcracker Suite). It's beautiful... And kind of funny, because I think Stephen Stills wrote it Judy Collins, all about their love and how they should be together... He played it for her, she cried because it was wonderful, then immediately said, "But we're not getting back together."
Steve Stills is stellar guitarist and very underrated by so many
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. 💙💙
My absolute favorite song.
.. Yes it is.. However, I don't think he liked the song much. He has no clue what the story is about and it's quite obvious in his reaction..
1000%……
When this came out I was a teenager into metal, early hip hop, early U2, Sabbath... and every single time this song came on MTV I could never turn away. It was like Rolaids for the soul. Great song.
What a lyric:
“So I’m sailing for tomorrow, my dreams are a-dying
And my love is an anchor tied to you
Tied with a silver chain
I have my ship
And all her flags are a-flying
She is all that I have left
And music is her name.”
"And we never failed to fail, it was the easiest thing to do."
He had been divorced and his wife and lawyers and taxes had taken everything he had except his sailboat, named Music. "In a noisy bar in Avalon I tried to call you, but on a midnight watch I realized, ......
It's about what you learn about your life while having the time to reflect on hours long night watches at sea...a common occurrence for anyone blessed to be doing midnight watches on a sailboat traveling to the south Pacific Islands.
The entire song is a great Lyric. Crazy but my favorite line is, in a noisy bar in Avalon I tried to call you!
Lyrics to this song are JUST SO GOOD!! AGREE!!
I'd love to see the Southern Cross sometime! It's only visible in the Southern hemisphere!!
I learned to sing harmony in my early years by singing along with the Beach Boys, the Buffalo Springfield, the Byrds, and the Hollies (i.e. CSN and Y). This song is the epitome of their musical brilliance. I'm 67 and have been bested.
I fell in love with CSNY in 1969 at Woodstock. I was 16.
Oh holy hell……those harmonies!!! My god…..no one like CSN….I adored their music back in 1969……still do! Losing David Crosby this year seems like such a travesty…..such a beautiful voice forever stilled. Combine with Stills and Nash….heavenly harmonies
Drop a needle anywhere on the Deja Vu album and you won't be disappointed. Wooden Ships is a must listen even if you don't do a reaction. CSN and CSNY are a deep, deep rabbit hole with many songs worth a reaction.. Four legendary musicians that are in the Pantheon of rock music.
So true...
Love the story that bands like this bring together. Try Van Morisson “Into the Mystic” or Bob Seger “Her Strut” you might also dig.
Harmonies, harmonies, harmonies Polo. It brought a tear knowing that they will never harmonize again. It was not a jam, but such a unique smooth blend of voices that I really appreciated every time I hear their work. Thanks. 🖖🏼
One of the cooler experiences I had, was working on a ship. I got to see the Southern Cross rising above the horizon as we crossed the equator at night. This song of course was playing in my head.
I was at a Pearl Jam concert and David Crosby was 2 seats to my left. He was rockin' just as hard as the rest of us! May this talented musician rest in the arms of the angels.🥀
He was a drug addict that refused to raise his son for a long time.
It's not a choir, it's two dudes doing the backup. Crosby and Nash. You saw these two do backups for David Gilmour on the ON AN ISLAND video. The two gray haired guy. Incredible harmonies. We lost David Crosby this year 😢. Stephen Stills is singing lead, a legend as well.
I laughed when he playfully referred to them as "the twins..." LOL ❤
I believe that it is all three of them harmonizing and not just two of them. Steven sang the lead and then join Crosby and Nash on the choruses. Pretty sure the original video shows that
They didn’t need a choir, they were the choir.
Timothy B. Schmit from the Eagles is actually singing on this one (it won't let me put a link to the article, UA-cam blocks links but you can google it). David Crosby was not in good shape when the album was made and didn't sing on this song.
Crosby, Nash and Young. Three gentlemen not to. And definitely no choir.
The "southern cross" is a constellation that is only seen in the southern hemisphere.
Being from Oz I get to see the Southern Cross every night... btw great group 👍
thank you
He's referring to his Sailboat named 'The Southern Cross'...But, it is a play on the Constellation.
Huh, @@Zippy-I-O I didn't know that. Thanks for the information.
I'm pretty sure his boat is called "Music".
I'm only 27 and this is my favorite song. Generationally great music
Glad you are exploring. There's so much more.
A classic trio, and when they included Neil Young for a few albums they really took off. The bands each guy “ cut their teeth with” were all legendarily great. Stephen Stills ( and Neil Young) with Buffalo Springfield; Graham Nash with The Hollies; and David Crosby with The Byrd’s. Great reaction!!!
Pure talent. Perfect vocals, perfect harmony.
98% of todays so called stars wouldn't Even get a record deal back in those days. The artistry Was on another level
Any songs by Crosby, Stills (and Nash (and Young)) are going to be great. They are often hard for UA-cam creators to get them past the censors (or whatever they are). Our House, Ohio, Teach Your Children are all great songs.
Teach your Children, by Crosby, Stills,Nash and Young!
They are famous for their harmonies they are spectacular.
Lyric… “She is all that I have left, and Music is her name!”
Suite Judy Blue Eyes, Helplessly Hoping, and Carry On are three of my favorites. You gotta do those too!
Yo, if this song doesn’t give you goosebumps you’re either asleep or dead.
Thanks for this dive into the 🐇🕳 of my youth. Came for Janis…4 hours ago! Still here walking down memory lane. 🙏 Thanks for an amazing night!
That little smile when that first harmony hits.
golden
❤❤And Music is Her Name 🎶🎶
Most Beautiful Song!
Love this song. Dark Star is another.
Dark Star done by the Dead is unmatched
This is music that you get lost in. It's timeless.
This song is almost a ballad. Stephen is singing about a bad break-up. He gets on his boat, and heads for French Polynesia in the South Pacific, hence the sailing references "Sailing a Reach" and "Following Seas". The Southern Cross is a Constellation in the Southern Hemisphere. Sailors used it for navigation.
To fully understand the meaning of what this song is about, must one has had their heart broken and have spent time off-shore, crossing large spans of saltwater oceans on a sailboat and completed hours of time solo at the helm during night watches.
The time one spends at sea in these circumstances forces one's mind into examine ones life in a whole new way.
Exactly! I had my heart broken by "that woman girl" and it still haunts me on an offshore passage.
There are so MANY Crosby, Stills and Nash songs to explore and with Neil Young. It's very worth your time exploring. They've been playing together since the mid 60's so for them, this a new(er) song (1982).
Graham Nash was from the Hollies,Stephen Stills was from Buffalo Springfield, and David Crosby was from The Byrds. They first came together along with Neil Young and performed at Woodstock in 1969. Southern Cross is a constellation in the Southern sky made up of 4 bright stars forming the shape of a Cross,used for centuries by sailors for point of navigation.
I am blessed to have seen the Southern Cross twice when I traveled to Bora Bora.
I looove this song. Great reaction. ❤
I've met the artists. I did stage work for 15 years.
This is one of my favorites CSN songs. Have been listening to it for so long. First on 8 track, then cassette, then on to my walkman and now on my playlist on my iPod and phone.
This played in my car for a few years when my kids were little. I think they had it memorized before the Alphabet song. They both still love it. Some of the best harmonies ever.
Ahhhhh! The days of that treasure! The 8track! Haha ..back then we had to get up to change the channel on tv with only 3channels.. and NO MICROWAVE! Lmao!
@@Soibottleditup The well to do had a VCR with a remote on a 20 ft cord. Lol.
Crosby Stills and Nash were classic rebel rock from the late 60's early 70s...Viet Nam era. Famously wrote the song Ohio after the Kent State shootings during an anti war riot at the university. I still have all of their LPs. I think their best song was Long Time Gone...IMHO
Others liked the song "For What It's Worth" written by Stephen Stills while he and Graham Nash were in the Buffalo Springflield band. Wow there is a blast from the past for me. Thanks for the memory dude.
@@matchacl Stills and Young were in Buffalo Springfield. Nash was in The Hollies.
Yea he was, I loved The Hollies.
@@bookhouseboy280
Ohio was written by Neil Young, not Crosby nor Stills nor Nash. However it was recorded by all 4 of them.
Their harmonies are legendary!!
OMG, my favorite CSN song. When they start harmonizing on the chorus I crank up the radio and sing along, even though I have a horrible singing voice.
It is hard to not sing along .... "I have been arrrrround the world..."
Three (and four part harmony with Young) at its finest in rock music. One of my favorite feel good and make ya think bands of the time
Neil Young very seldom contributed his voice on the harmonies of CSN. His particular style of singing didn’t fit the tight harmonies that made CSN great. CSN had no problem singing backup to him, though.
@@americanish58 I appreciate that, I was short forming my comment, not speaking technical music speak. You are correct. And they do sound awesome together
Young has totally lost his mind in recent years...
The reason there are such great vocals in this band is each member of the band were lead vocals of other bands. The Hollies, Buffalo Springfield & The Byrds.
David Crosby was not a lead vocalist in The Byrds; he was a harmony singer and is very clear about that in interviews.
Great song
I grew up on this type of music!
Early 80's rock was awesome.
@@dallrevenge9256 just loved the 70s and 80s music❤️
Great story about a failed relationship and running away on his sailboat. Note: This is a voyage in the Southern Hemisphere. The Southern Cross is a star constellation. Neil Young was often a 4th member. Listen to Buffalo Springfield, a precursor band, What it's Worth for a song regarding the era of Vietnam War protests.
“Just a Somg Before I Go” is another great one !
Judy Blue Eyes and Guinnevere are a must for a good review.
There’s a wonderful song that’s only David Crosby & Graham Nash called _Lay Me Down._ Sometimes I’m so moved that my eyes fill with tears…
Their harmony was always spot on.
When I was a senior in high school I asked for the Four Way Street album. I played it multiple times daily. That was in 1969-70. I still love all their music!
Their song Ohio is one you should check out. It’s about the killing of 4 Kent State students who were protesting the Vietnam War on 5/4/70 by the Ohio National Guard. A powerful song.
I already suggested For What it's Worth and Ohio last week
Definitely!!
This song taught me a lot about nautical terms! 😂 I had no clue what a lot of the lyrics meant or were referring to, and my curiosity forced me to look them up! Now I’m a semi-educated sailor 😂
cool dude.
@@paulelliott682 @poloreacts27
yes please do those 2....
One of my favorite songs by them. Beautiful vocals
Beautiful harmonization
After hearing this song i had seeing the Southern Cross as a goal. I achieved it.
It is amazing what music does. 3 men with totally different types of voices. 2 men with giant egos and a peacemaker. Put them together with music and magic happens every time.
CSN harmonies are Classic perfection. This is a favorite of many of us. So glad you have now heard it!
CSN and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young were pretty much my favorite band when I was a teen. All their songs are good.
incredible harmonies-sweet angels those boys
Their harmony was stellar. Remember from the 70s. Good times and great music.
Sounds like a choir, but it's only three voices. Incredible.
DEEP PURPLE, PERFECT STRANGER
A wonderful song, and one that always reminds me of travelling from Britain to where I live now (New Zealand), and seeing the Southern Cross on the horizon - the most prominent constellation in the southern hemisphere sky, not visible in the north. The line "We never failed to fail, it was the easiest thing to do" gets me every time. CSN are a great band - brilliant three-part harmonies. Try "Marrakesh Express", "Suite Judy Blue Eyes", or "Teach Your Children". RIP David Crosby.
Love this band !!❤
Best tight harmony ever. These guys were masters.
Master Class for harmonies & musical scores.
WOOOOHOOOO!!!! CSN - hard to find a comparable band....they just had a "FEEL".....LOVE ALL THEIR STUFF!! The harmonies are impeccable!! THANKS, POLO!! ❤❤❤❤
I always loved this song great music
I recommend you take "Wooden Ships" by CSN for a listen. These guys were famous for their harmonies.....Wooden Ships is a perfect example of their voices blending together. Nobody has or ever will sound like David Crosby, Graham Nash and Steven Stills when they were in their prime......PURE MAGIC!!!!
thank your member -this an awesome song
I feel like Polo would enjoy riding back roads at night in an old pickup truck. In the summer, windows down, tunes flowing, maybe have a beer. Could be wrong, but I get the vibe. (:
Absolutely beautiful and powerful song. Thanks for listening.
Hearing your comments about how music touches people. It is exactly how I feel when I listen to Blue October. The lead singer has had his struggles and is vocal about it.
I recommend Fear.
So beautiful.
Beautiful harmonies
I saw them in 1992. They sounded great.
David Crosby played the next door neighbor on the Rosanne Barr show. He also played with the Byrds in the 60’s. Neil Young also was in this group but left to become a solo artist.
Unique in the rock and roll world with their harmonies, they started as Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Neil Young went out on his solo career as did the rest of the group over time leaving us harmony-less.
I saw CSN a couple of times in California on this tour as a high-school kid newly driver'd licensed. It was around the same time I discovered the Dead, Beat Farmers, Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Ray Vaughan. I always felt left out by "missing" the 60s. Looking back today, I'm glad there were such awesome folks playing live in the midst of the 80s pop wasteland. Your reactions are awesome - keep it up!
David Crosby was the best harmonizer ❤
Fortunate enough to see him in early 80’s. The venue was Willie’s Opry House in Austin, TX. He sang a cappella. Not a sound other than his voice. Quite a special night!
This proves that every group can have a good song
At least 1 if they are lucky!
I fell in love with this song after hearing Jimmy Buffett perform it live at his concert in Atlanta. He did a great job of it.
Stephen Stills is an excellent guitar player... Try n check out "Black Queen" by him. Awesome song. Keep the good music flowing.😊
Each of these guys are a huge part of music history, add in the work with Neil Young, a powerful group as well as individual accomplishments. Music trivia, the second concert CSNY played...Woodstock. Check out Helplessly Hoping.
Also in on the harmonies is the late great Mike Finnigan, B3 too. He played B3 on Jimmi's Electric Lady Land. Also, too, he was the leader of Taj Mahal's backup band the Phantom Blues Band.
CSNY album, Deja Vu, is perfection. In my top 10
Grandma's liking it ❤ Getty up and go❤ with Polo ❤ 3:00am. ✌️ Polo...
I'm 80 years young and I'm so very sorry that you were born in the wrong generation Polo. The music in my youth was spectacular. These three gent kicked it. They were and still are among my favorites.❤
The Southern Cross is a magnificent constellation, my 1st album was CSN&Y.
Love you Polo!
This track is incredible. I'm a 90s kid, and the way this song makes me feel, I honestly wonder if I connected with it in a prior life or something. It's like my soul knows it
Haven't listened to you in a while.....loved seeing this.
This song has more impact after seeing the stars in the Southern Hemisphere
CSN formed in 1968 shortly after Crosby, Stills and Nash performed together informally, discovering they harmonized well. Crosby had been asked to leave the Byrds in late 1967, Stills' band Buffalo Springfield had broken up in early 1968, and Nash left his band the Hollies in December. They signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records in early 1969. Their first album, Crosby, Stills & Nash (1969)
First time it came on the radio Whoa Instant love
One of my all time favorites!
Some of the best harmonies in the industry. Those three voices blend magically
Awe yes, brings back fond memories…
I’m 65, What a sound!
Pre-kids in our late 20s this song along with Tangled Up in Blue, Peace Frog & Scarlet Begonias were the go to late night house party songs - "never failed to fail it was the easiest thing to do"
Goregous! The inner music of my teen years.
This is my favorite song of all time. It touches me in a way I could never explain.
My favorite song of theirs. Thank you for reaction Polo!
Such a “staple” in my music catalog ❤