This song was played at my mother's funeral , her life was cut short at 59 due to a motorcycle fatality. She was riding her Harley. This song describes my mothers life. Tomorrow will be her birthday she has been gone 13 years. She had beautiful blond hair and hazel eyes. RIP mom I'll be home one day to hug you again.
Just looked this one up to finally learn it. Couldn't believe it either. Two (2) chords, count 'em: It's amazing what he does, Ya kinda hafta channel Neil to get it to sound right,
Taught myself harmonica after listening to a song that reminded me of that girl with that Harley Davidson. Sounds corny, but I dedicate this song to Lil Jeanie, RIP.
What a performance...you can feel the magic in the air at that moment in place and time. I don't, but it's hard to imagine any of today's performers coming even close to anything like this. Neil F@#&#!* Young baby!
Neil has a ton of talent in various areas. Also, I like how he appears to do exactly what he wants to do, much like Willy Nelson or Ted Nugent. Got to admire people who become successful doing it their own way. It's probably describes more people than I think it does.
You know, maybe it looks like choice or willpower, but sometimes its just because they just can't do it any other way. They just have to go where they must. If it works out, great. Talent is wonderful. Sometimes it's a matter of being able to keep getting along with the people you need. Sometimes that's hard, when you're driven to do what you have to do.
I am so in love with this piece of music - I first came across a version by Mandolin Orange - they do a superb cover of this iconic song. All credit to Neil Young - songwriter of note - I have a new appreciation for his genius.
Lyrics She used to work in a diner Never saw a woman look finer I used to order just to watch her float across the floor She grew up in a small town Never put her roots down Daddy always kept movin', so she did too. Somewhere on a desert highway She rides a Harley-Davidson Her long blonde hair flyin' in the wind She's been runnin' half her life The chrome and steel she rides Collidin' with the very air she breathes The air she breathes. You know it ain't easy You got to hold on She was an unknown legend in her time Now she's dressin' two kids Lookin' for a magic kiss She gets the far-away look in her eyes. Somewhere on a desert highway She rides a Harley-Davidson Her long blonde hair flyin' in the wind She's been runnin' half her life The chrome and steel she rides Collidin' with the very air she breathes The air she breathes.
Just saw Neil in concert in Kilkenny Ireland. At 73 can still do it,not with the same voice but what do you expect at that age? Upstaged Dylan at that concert
Can't judge by looks. Case in point,Mr Neil Young. Voice of an angel, maybe not the best looking man but who cares. Not me,I love your music. God bless you
Taught myself this song today,ihave sore tips of my fingers 😅😂 My sons a guitarist he builds electric guitars,he’s just finishing his first acoustic, He builds pedals ( for guitars) I kinda missed the musical gene or the add stops me from focusing on things What a realisization age 61 I’m add 🥲 AnywY here’s to never giving up I want this played at my funeral
its actually a song about a motorcycle-- the blond woman with flowing hair is a personification of the bike itself --the chrome heart etc. possibly one of his best crafted songs.
You're completely wrong. Neil has a lot of weird lyrics (like "Last Trip To Tulsa") but this one is pretty straight forward. Your interpretation of this song makes no sense.
Hey Hey my my rock and roll can never die this is the story of Johnny Rotten the king is gone but he's not forgotten Hey Hey my my rock and roll can never die?
Kevin Mackey In music simple is often best. This song uses a 5 bar pattern instead of the more common 8 or 12 bar progression. To reply to the earlier poster this song does use only 2 chords however the 3rd chord ( E) is implied with the open low e string on measure 5.
I agree that the 1970s was a great decade. But songwriting is not a dead or dying art. Maybe that’s the #Gangsta in me talking. BTW, I did not know (until reading this) that ‘All Along the #Watchtower’ was a #Dylan song, I thought it was a #JimiThing!! Shows how much I know... But I am fire-breathing #JW sympathizer. I just assumed #Prince played it at that #SuperbowlHalftime as, I dunno, a matter of faith....
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This song was played at my mother's funeral , her life was cut short at 59 due to a motorcycle fatality. She was riding her Harley. This song describes my mothers life. Tomorrow will be her birthday she has been gone 13 years. She had beautiful blond hair and hazel eyes. RIP mom I'll be home one day to hug you again.
So sorry to hear, beautiful message! Neil's songs have so much emotion.
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Beautiful memory. Thanks for
Sharing.
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My sympathy on your loss, Michelle. A lovely choice of music for the event, though harrowing, I'm sure.
"Colliding with the very air she breathes." That line tugs at my heart each time I hear it.
Same.
So nice...the very air
Neil young is a Canadian national treasure. He transports me to happier times faster than anyone I know
Me too!
Greg Oxenham couldn't agree more 👍🏻🤘🏻
I myself use to work in a diner and I have long blonde hair I ride criome and steel...Harley Davidson ...Love this song
May the sun always shine brightly upon you.
Me too sister.
My favorite riding song.
well, it could be you Neil wrote it for :)
Me to...catch that air
Neil Young is such a genuine songwriter. You can feel the emotion of this song, you can picture it in your mind. Neil, you are a legend for all time!
this is what i love about Neil Young, he get up there all by himself and plays this really cool song based on just 2 chords!!! yea go neil.
Just looked this one up to finally learn it. Couldn't believe it either. Two (2) chords, count 'em: It's amazing what he does, Ya kinda hafta channel Neil to get it to sound right,
ALL DAY LONG ....never get tired of live Neil
Yeah for sure! Check out his "Old Man" live on BBC...chills
Taught myself harmonica after listening to a song that reminded me of that girl with that Harley Davidson. Sounds corny, but I dedicate this song to Lil Jeanie, RIP.
@@crod2165 nothing silly about it CR. My sympathy.
A man who is one of the best at solo acoustic songs and harp !! 👍👏👏👏🎤🎸
One of the finest songs iˋve ever heard
My daughter just sent me this saying, ‘My song to you’. ❤️❤️
I'm a Brit Punk ska soul reggae full of it culture and I totally rate this guy. A priceless talent - so yearning so real. He's one of the best
. xx
Love the so yearning -it's what makes us listen and fills up our hearts =yea man!
Love love love this song. I've often felt like the woman in this song but don't have blond hair. Neil Young, thank you for this beauty.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Tatianna M There’s a thousand extra stanzas waiting to be written that are just for you !
I absolutely love this song.I feel like it's me totally ❤
WOW !!! THAT'S SAD SWEETIE....GET BACK ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE....LIFE IS SHORT.....GO LIVE IT GIRL...🙂🥰
What a performance...you can feel the magic in the air at that moment in place and time. I don't, but it's hard to imagine any of today's performers coming even close to anything like this. Neil F@#&#!* Young baby!
One of the greatest love songs.
its a great song about stalking. Not sure its a love song
one of his best songs love it
Neil Young wearing Uggs in '93, 10 years before a million teenage girls discovered them... what a (unknown) legend.
This era is when I discovered him. This is the sweet spot.
Neil Young is still cool as hell, almost 30 years later
Not really. He's pitching now for Pfizer and Blackstone.
Makes me think of my love I'd lost.. In my heart you will always be..
A dude and his guitar ! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
Love playing to this song on the harmonica, and singing along to it.
Rest in Peace, Pegi Young
this is one great song. glad i finally found it
I liked his dancing knees. Of course, the song is another Neil Young great.
Reminds me my mom road a Harley my while life biker life style I married a man who rode with my dad and his brothers respect and honor
Hello 👋 haley
how're you doing
Thanks for your love and support, you're an amazing fan! it's nice meeting you here
Neil has a ton of talent in various areas. Also, I like how he appears to do exactly what he wants to do, much like Willy Nelson or Ted Nugent. Got to admire people who become successful doing it their own way. It's probably describes more people than I think it does.
Don't compare him to those sellouts.
You know, maybe it looks like choice or willpower, but sometimes its just because they just can't do it any other way. They just have to go where they must. If it works out, great. Talent is wonderful. Sometimes it's a matter of being able to keep getting along with the people you need. Sometimes that's hard, when you're driven to do what you have to do.
You are the TRUE LEGEND uncle NEIL YOUNG !!
Legend that is Neil Young.
Poetic and beautiful song. And only two chords. Sheer genius.
Even with the sound off you can feel the beat amazing artist
I wish I had that talent!! Fantastic
Saw him 3 times live ad it wasnt enough....
Love this version
There's no-one like him!
This describes my life and my 41 knucklehead HD . Thank you Niel .
Makes me proud to be Canadian :)
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Beautiful Song!
I am so in love with this piece of music - I first came across a version by Mandolin Orange - they do a superb cover of this iconic song. All credit to Neil Young - songwriter of note - I have a new appreciation for his genius.
Two chords. Amazing.
Talented.
Lyrics
She used to work in a diner
Never saw a woman look finer
I used to order just to watch
her float across the floor
She grew up in a small town
Never put her roots down
Daddy always kept movin',
so she did too.
Somewhere on a desert highway
She rides a Harley-Davidson
Her long blonde hair
flyin' in the wind
She's been runnin' half her life
The chrome and steel she rides
Collidin' with
the very air she breathes
The air she breathes.
You know it ain't easy
You got to hold on
She was an unknown legend
in her time
Now she's dressin' two kids
Lookin' for a magic kiss
She gets the far-away look
in her eyes.
Somewhere on a desert highway
She rides a Harley-Davidson
Her long blonde hair
flyin' in the wind
She's been runnin' half her life
The chrome and steel she rides
Collidin' with the very
air she breathes
The air she breathes.
Just saw Neil in concert in Kilkenny Ireland. At 73 can still do it,not with the same voice but what do you expect at that age? Upstaged Dylan at that concert
I concur...
Ná habair é!....
Wonderful song - one of his best
Neil Young very underated as a guitarist. Watch Like a hurricane Ysomo McCloud....14 minutes of genius. Up there with Clapton,Hendrix,etc
Not really, anyone into music knows how good he is. And this performance spot-on perfect!!! wow😀
I don't know what else I can say other than thank you Neil.
IM AN OLD ENGLISH ROCKER Bike Boy 56 TROPHYBIRD !!!WHAT A GREAT TRACK g
An underestimated American poet and musician. Truly amazingly talented
Except Neil Young is Canadian 😊
Highly underrated guitar player in spite of the fact many think he is a good guitarist
Can't judge by looks. Case in point,Mr Neil Young. Voice of an angel, maybe not the best looking man but who cares. Not me,I love your music. God bless you
Nice touch Jay..Neil owns Lionel train company..and Neil thanks so much no one can do a song like you..
Taught myself this song today,ihave sore tips of my fingers 😅😂
My sons a guitarist he builds electric guitars,he’s just finishing his first acoustic,
He builds pedals ( for guitars)
I kinda missed the musical gene or the add stops me from focusing on things
What a realisization age 61 I’m add 🥲
AnywY here’s to never giving up
I want this played at my funeral
masterpiece !
AMAZING ..Love you uncle Neil Young !
Beautiful Song
The air she breathes... the air she breathes....
He's so humble,,,
Awesome 👌
Colliding with the very air she breathes👱
Oh how time's have changed. Would of been a bigger applause in the 70's.
its actually a song about a motorcycle-- the blond woman with flowing hair is a personification of the bike itself --the chrome heart etc. possibly one of his best crafted songs.
You're completely wrong.
Neil has a lot of weird lyrics (like "Last Trip To Tulsa") but this one is pretty straight forward. Your interpretation of this song makes no sense.
A perfect song.
Love it that's real music what a talent
I love this song.
Reminds me of when I used to wear my girlfriends white UGGs at music festivals. So comfortable and the looks I got were priceless.
One of My beloved bro-in Laws fave songs. 💕. Sadly missed. Had good taste. x
I love this song
So beautiful. Thank you for this.
Outstanding !!
Aye that’s a true Canadian no one will replace
You know it aint easy.... youve got to hold on ❤
Brings me back to the time. Thank u!!!
What GEM You Have Posted My Friend - WHAT A Gem..!
+RemoVegas Glad you enjoyed both of these Neil Young clips, and took the time to say so. Much appreciated!
His voice never changes...live listening to him
HE'S MAGIC....
I get so sad because of the people that loved him aren't around anymore
This is my mom's favorite song
Hey Hey my my rock and roll can never die this is the story of Johnny Rotten the king is gone but he's not forgotten Hey Hey my my rock and roll can never die?
R.I.P. Free Spirit, your short time with us has brought smiles, & the new SPIRIT will smile on.
I don't understand how his chord progressions are so basic, but his songs sound so complex and layered.
Kevin Mackey He puts his heart and soul into it, and his strumming pattern is complex. Also his voice and melodies make his songs beautiful.
Kevin Mackey In music simple is often best. This song uses a 5 bar pattern instead of the more common 8 or 12 bar progression. To reply to the earlier poster this song does use only 2 chords however the 3rd chord ( E) is implied with the open low e string on measure 5.
Yep, a whopping two (2) chords on this one. It kind of looks like he's using a pick, but he isn't.
Chris, not to be the spelling police but it's Dylan. Bob Dylan
I agree that the 1970s was a great decade. But songwriting is not a dead or dying art. Maybe that’s the #Gangsta in me talking. BTW, I did not know (until reading this) that ‘All Along the #Watchtower’ was a #Dylan song, I thought it was a #JimiThing!! Shows how much I know... But I am fire-breathing #JW sympathizer. I just assumed #Prince played it at that #SuperbowlHalftime as, I dunno, a matter of faith....
a great folkie song by a great folksinger and not ashamed to be called or labelled that....
o am on Love with neil and alwsys Have been
Heavenly music
So much subtle technique at play, here, as always.
Muito bom. Sou fã de Harley-Davidson
Saw Shakey Graves and SG Goodman cover this in Baltimore last night.
First show I’ve seen since the Covid
started 2 years ago
so beautiful
For Melinda you know who you are xo..
Can we all appreciate he was wearing Uggs a decade before they were popular.
Awesome.....that's just awesome....
True STAR ,THAT KEEPS SHINING
Superb.
The fun has only begun try an take it away
tip top, thank you.
The only song of his I ever cared for
Seems like such a genuine person as well
Nothing like a Harley!!
The Best of the Very Best
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!
>ove this song
...forever Young...
Perfect.
Ya just can't get better than that.
delightful