Neil Young - Changes (Live at Farm Aid 2013)
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2013
- Neil Young performs a cover of "Changes" originally by Phil Ochs at the Farm Aid concert in Saratoga Springs, NY on September 21, 2013. Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp in 1985 to keep family farmers on the land and has worked since then to make sure everyone has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001.
For more information about Farm Aid, visit: farmaid.org/youtube
Farm Aid's performances are donated by the artists in order to raise funds and raise awareness for family farmers. They've raised their voices to help - what can you do?
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.
Such an incredibly beautiful poem! Phil Ochs was such a sensitive soul. Good cover by Neil.
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.
👍...with or without you...🙂
I first heard Phl Ochs' "Changes" in 1966. It was one of the first songs I learned to play on the guitar. My favorite Phil Ochs song is "The Highway Man"
Neil says Phil Ochs was one of the greatest singer-songwriters who ever lived. So true. Thanks for the tribute Neil
He Neil, hope you will live forever. Ím so sad about our loose of David. i got all your records here and I hope you will live forever.
"I'm on my way buddy! I work for me!"
That was a good one!
You bet ya !!!! That was a great one !
should have said 'hey I work for you guys,but if you have somewhere better to be I'm not stoppin' you!'
Definitely!
I agree man
i heard that he said i work for farm aid
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 ...
I work for me beautiful great stuff, greetings from ireland,
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.
yuppers numero uno
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.
Did you know that "Cowgirl in the Sand" was partly inspired by Jean Ray Glover, who with her husband, Jim Glover, had been housemates with Phil Ochs when he first came to NY? Jim Glover had been part of a duo with Phil when they were college roommates and Glover taught Ochs to play the guitar. Jean had written (and later recorded a song about the Buffalo Springfield drug bust, "Topango road" on her third album with Jim, _People World_), and Neil commented on the lyrics, written in purple ink on gray paper.
@@davidlenander Steven Stills Al Cooper
@@davidlenander Thank you for that story!
This has me in tears. I’m a Phil Ochs fan from long ago. 😢 Such a loss.
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.
One of the greatest songs ever written - poetry put to music. Glad to know Neil thinks so too - a wonderful tribute to Ochs.
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.
I love this song! Phil Ochs was amazing at weaving lyrics, as are you Mr. Young! 🙏🏽❤️
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 ...
This is fantastic. Phil Ochs will not be forgotten.
Joe cocker
Been one my favorite songs since he recorded it in 1965-6
Actually he's sadly almost forgotten
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@@andrealanzillotta4388 That's so true. There was talk about a movie with Sean Penn but they probably would have played the more Leftist songs and left about great personal songs like this and it would not reach a lot of people. Celia is beautiful . I love Flower Lady. I even love Ringing of Revolution and many Leftist songs but i am not an ideologue and can just enjoy great melody and lyrics . I have never met a fan of Phis who didn't love share his Leftist orientation. I am really of no party but i fear AOC more than Trump, a known nincompoop but the Left is more fascist now, particularly AOC. And Pelosi is nutty as ever.
What a wonderful, moving tribute to the late, great Phil Ochs by one of the greatest living singer-songwriters. Simply magnificent! :)
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.
Made me a fan! I love Neil and decided to look into Phil, great music!
Lightfoot does an awesome version too....
He played it great I think. Great that he took time to talk about different perspectives. Then when he got the hurry up he jokes about how it's gonna be a long song so idk what you're gonna do with that haha such an old dad move. I was saying in another comment he covers Bert Jansch's song needle of death and kind of strums it more though it's picked but I was pleasantly surprised how he picked this one. Cheers to timeless music! Don't forget Jim Croce and Maury Muelheisen. ;p
Phil was amazing! I think his “Rehearsals For Retirement” was his absolute best album, personally, but “Pleasures Of The Harbour” and “Tape From California😏😊
...oops...🙈... “were good as well. I was greatly saddened hearing of his issues with mental illness, and was not terribly surprised to hear of his death. I always have believed that it was caused largely because he “cared” too much. There are a couple of good vids of him here on UA-cam. Thanks Neil for reminding everyone what a superb entertainer he was!
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 think you stated this perfectly. This clipped style with a little "rest" between measures fractures the song. When Phil sang it there was a gentle flow that emphasized a legato melody. No words will describe it really but in Phil's repertoire this was just his magic. Thrilled that perhaps people might explore Phil's work after hearing this song. Silly comment at end of the tune... hey some people just talk too much... point made from singing the song... no comment necessary.
Love you Neil, thanks for playing this gem and being a bad ass
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!
Phil Ochs is a legend that many people don't know about. RIP Phil... we miss you
folk singer > all other singers...the world needs more folk singers....and more people listening
The guitar strumming and picking was absolutely awesome!!!
Neil Young singing Phil Ochs. Doesn't get much better than that.
Yes by I had brother who took his life 1997
I could be wrong but I think he's playing Hank Williams guitar.
@@D1it4FN that would be awesome if it is hanks guitar.
@@mattblack2379 Its Hank Williams guitar. Martin D 28....1941. Named Hank. When your Neil Young anything is possible. You could write a song like Lotta Love and than just give it away as a gift to your girlfriend Nic Larson.
Yes it does, Phil Ochs singing Phil Ochs.
No one is going to ""mute"" Neil, he is outspoken , and that,s the way we like him, we need more like him.
Not everyone one likes him for that. I am outspoken and you will not like me for that. The right side is not the Left either. I think Neil's music is better than the best but he doesn't need to lecture the audience here and could play more of what the audience paid for. And his wrongheaded political ideas (just too Left for reality - where has Leftist worked?) belie his sensitivity as shown in his great love of this song and Phil Ochs, the man, lyricist and melody maker of great renown. But he also sings this poorly, I mean sometimes Neil has a voice to die for but not that much here. It's a great great song but his guitar playing could be better and his voice is not up to the usual. He should have just played Phil's audio and shown a film.
who else could engage a heckler and keep his cool, make and win his point?
@@oppothumbs1
No more ranting from commenters during a Neil Young song.
Willie Nelson?
@@oppothumbs1 Leftism worked in the United States for one... once at the turn of the century and again in FDR's time. But history isn't taught truthfully and the American working man doesn't even know what he's lost.
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.
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.
Neil does it.
".. .and it's long as hell". . . about as long as the introduction. Great job Neil, of a great song by Phil Ochs.
Can't believe this just now popped up on my UA-cam in June 2019. I've been collecting all the UA-cam 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 UA-cam songs here.
Thanks Neil Young for the song and words about Phil.
So envy anyone who saw Phil Ochs perform live. I've admired him for 54 years since first hearing him on my radio. Listen to these amazing words! A glimpse into his heart.
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.
I still get emotional when I hear
"Natural Beauty".
I hope we can stand with one heart, but also something of a brain will be required as well. There is no stopping climate change without nuclear.
@@roenvalenzuela2492 Indeed. One of my favorites from his extensive catalog of great songs 👍🏽
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.
Love the intro. Such a beautiful tribute to the one and only Phil Ochs. ❤️
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!
THis is wonderful, but mine was hearing Phil sing many times during Berkeley Vietnam Day(s) May 1965.
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.
NY is an awesome talent! It’s wonderful to watch his vids here on You Tube! Long May You Run, Neil!
Hello Dear catmoondaddy. I see you wrote 8 years back. Hey! Happy to read your beautiful letter. I live in N Z, and have a friend who plays Neil with love and writes his own songs too and busks in our town. He's an American (lived here 4 ever tho) and he sounds really authentically Neil. It's a comfort, knowing folk are copying his vocals, keeping him ringing in far Southern Isles. xx
Neil is a living treasure.
@@janineturbitt2525 Wonderful story. Whenever I am doing a solo (like last night) I put my harmonica around my neck. It is a clue that I will be doing some Neil Young song(s).
god bless you for remembering Phil
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."
Thanks for the intro Neil. Beautiful! And your rendition of Phil's magical tune.
I believe he plays Hank William's guitar here and Phil Ochs would have so loved 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.
thank. you. for. sharing. this. tribute. to. Phil. ochs. may. his. music live. on. forever. amen
Phil Ochs appreciated the advice from others in the industry. Dylan only did when he could use a song as his own without worry that they would say something to the affect of “hey, I wrote that song.” By then, Dylan had it copyrighted usually with no credit given to the songwriter who actually RE-wrote the song both words and music. He took advantage of those who he trusted, he had a plan from the day he arrived in New York City and his plan included to use whoever he trusted not to say those horrendous words, the Battle cry of Bob Dylan was and he achieved this thanks to the many who helped Dylan but gave their word backed by honor and friendship. Bobby, sadly, didn’t share that integrity..
@@Jennings9462 Yup, I gotta agree. The more one learns about Bob Zimmerman the less one likes him on a personal level.
He did a few appearances at some clubs in late 1975, when he was in his bizarre and tragic John Train phase. There's an October 1975 recording at Gerde's Folk Club which circulates.
Phil ochs was definetly bipolar, you can hear the manic energy and/or the intense emotion in his songs
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
Neil singing Phil. What's not to like?
Phil Ochs. Too much greatness for this world.💙
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?
Paul Lavan the best composer in lyrics and melody l miss Phil. One of my favorite songs.
He was overcome by the deceiver
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!
Mr.Neil Young...i said it once and I'll say it again....MAY YOU STAY FOREVER YOUNG❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Loved this one and everything about him, he's got guts, beautiful songs and he sees things perfectly. Thanks for sharing!
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.
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 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.
Bless you, Janice for your raw openess and inviting my comment..babe, you have us...your huiman family yet in this life. xxxOOOs Granny Meg
@@megyoung9303 Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate you. I rarely say anything about my brothers because I have had people accuse me of lying or even looking for attention. Believe me,nobody wants that kind of attention.
Janice Johnson ☹️❤️
Thank you Neil for performing a heart-felt cover of "Changes" by Phil Ochs. You made my day!
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.
Thank you so much, Neil, for this beautiful tribute to Phil
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.
Thanks, Neil. A great performance. I’m pleased that you brought visibility to Phil Ochs who was a wonderful songwriter.
What a great and inspiring song from Neil! Change is inevitable but it is that thing that is constant!
Brilliant song brilliantly interpreted Thanks Phil. Thanks Neil.
Made me cry. Love you Neil Young. You have been part of my life, almost all of my life. Thank you. ❤
Appreciate the memory of Phil Ochs and this song. A masterpiece! No one does this song better than fellow Canadian, Gordon Lightfoot.
Gord did this song?! How did I miss that?! Frantically searching for it now.....
One of my new favorite songs, thank you🎉
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
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.
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"
what an honor to have Neil Young singing one of your songs - what a shame that Phil is no more there to hear this.
Thanks Neil Young for all the beautiful songs and music you give to us.
Changes ♡
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
Neil is a gentleman but he doesn't take shit from nobody
Nor anybody !!
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.
Yes, life is short Neil but your song will be forever
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?
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!
Eco....thirty yrs working crisis has taught me...not so much folks are running from themselves and theirfear as you put it, more that...they have no more left,,,,,,,,and love and support just didnt get there in time. These acts...suicides, touch me in the deepest sad place...i do, however, get it. meg
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.
Ochs and Young are among the greatest and most honest and brave persons of the last 100 years.
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
L
Beautiful poem
Thank you for the lyrics!
God those are beautiful lyrics.
Another touching performance with well-put pre- and post-tune messages. Young Love!
Dear oh dear
He just gets better everytime
At 3:07 the crowd reacts to Phil Ochs' name; good to hear. As ever, a fine performance by Neil. No surprise, there.
It was absolutely splendid,,!!!! Thanks forever so Neil, Blessings!!! From London
C'mon let's go... to any memories you have about Phil... talk as long as you wish about him! I'll love it!
heard this song live at bridge school 2013- . beautiful song. magical neil magical
This was an absolutely wonderful show! Thanks for posting this part. I hope the whole show eventually gets put up. Neil gets so passionate - love him always!
Phil Ochs , I will always admiré you, you will be always on my mind. Lots of love for you my friend.
You tell them Neil. You talk as much as you want. We love to listen to anything you want to say!
Wow. Been a Neil fan since the Buffalo. This is GREAT.
always one of my favorite songs. sweet and sad. phil was amazing.
Neil is an absolute legend
Love Neil Young and love Phil Ochs - wonderful tribute
Have loved Phil for decades now... thank you for posting this
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.
From 1970 my school Neil Young
A legend
I was at the Carnegie Hall show Neil mentions. And backstage. Thank you Neil for your words for Phil, and for singing this gorgeous song.
No time like now, at 57, I needed that. Thanks!
I can't believe there was not immediate applause at the first couple of chords, must be a young crowd.
Like under 65?
1:52: "So you know, I'm trying to make a little point here, sometimes that takes too long.."
Crowd: "No no no!" ....
1:35 is the best too!
One word: breathtaking.
l am totally obsessed, with you Neil, love your music, but must confess, sad about you leaving PEGI.
Love this song one of the best songs ever .
Thanks for picking such a classic tune, written by the great Phil Ochs. You add a lot of class to it
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.
Who;s PETE? I don't believe he mentioned Kurt Cobain.
Pete Seeger
@@nevardtellalian5666 Pete Seeger was an old friend of Phil, introduce him on stage at the Newport Folk festival, early 60s, Neil's close link to Kurt is well known and that's exactly who he was talking about, no need to point some things out, tragic for us all,..