Neil Young and Promise of the Real - Cortez the Killer (Live at Farm Aid 2017)

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • Neil Young and Promise of the Real perform "Cortez the Killer" at Farm Aid 2017 at KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, on September 16.
    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
    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?

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  • @ripthejacker8518
    @ripthejacker8518 Рік тому +23

    This should be in a museum....

  • @dawn5432
    @dawn5432 3 роки тому +123

    Mr. Young soothes my old soul I've listened to him since the age of 15. I'm 60 now. A complete sense of calm fills me when I listen to him.

  • @JamesLanzetta-qz7ee
    @JamesLanzetta-qz7ee Рік тому +30

    Mr. Young quites my soul, quicken my heart and excites my brain. I 'Ave listened since I was 17 I am now 71. ❤ all the time

  • @NANCYBEHLING
    @NANCYBEHLING Рік тому +40

    I'm 90 and still in love with Neil!

  • @tpstrato2270
    @tpstrato2270 3 роки тому +23

    Watching this in 2025.... Im age 69. He never, ever lost it. What a tremendous gift he has and shares with us.

  • @gb7331
    @gb7331 3 роки тому +57

    Saw Neil Young twice in my young (33) life. First time with Crazy Horse (2013) second with Promise of the Real (2018 I guess). Never ever felt so emotional and thankful for this man and his music. Cried several times listening to his music, because memories are connected to many of his tunes. My father was with me visiting both concerts. Never saw him happier in my whole life while Neil’s performance. We both had tears of happiness and gratitude in our eyes. This moments I will never forget. If this musician dies, the world stops turning. His performances will be my absolute number one concerts of all time!

    • @petermarshall8515
      @petermarshall8515 2 роки тому +2

      Most definitely one of the greatest of all time!! Been listening to Neil since I was 15, I'm 64 now and he is just as pure now as he was then!!

    • @MikeLike8
      @MikeLike8 Рік тому +1

      I saw Neil Young and went back again 3 more times because of the emotions that came out during his shows. I would have tears in my eyes several times at a Neil Young show, something that if ever happened at a concert would be once. Something about his music resonated so deep, I never saw it coming, wow, great memories revisited here.

    • @stupadasso5023
      @stupadasso5023 Рік тому

      If he dies, I will die…..love Neil Young since I’ve been 14 and Im 60 now….hopefully he keeps going forever!

    • @spraudoggy
      @spraudoggy 10 місяців тому +1

      On my bucket list. Respect and love him and his work. Really have enjoyed both the video and green vinyl The Barn. Cannot get enough of it. FYI…I am in my 70’s and have been a fan since he appeared on the scene.

    • @chuckr1951
      @chuckr1951 2 місяці тому +1

      One time, 1967, Algonquin, Illinois, along with Richie, Stephen, Bruce, and Dewey.

  • @chrisweidner4768
    @chrisweidner4768 3 роки тому +11

    63 here. Neil has been the go to artist of my life.

  • @robinblackmoor8732
    @robinblackmoor8732 Рік тому +8

    People use the term Masterpiece sometimes when it does not really fit the situation. If ever there was a song that deserved to be called a masterpiece it is this song.

  • @Brushcreek-q5l
    @Brushcreek-q5l 2 дні тому

    What a song Neil Young gave us. If this song doesn't take you to a different time and place, nothing will.

  • @geoffreyhall2034
    @geoffreyhall2034 2 роки тому +14

    I'm real glad I got to listen to the musical genius Neil Young on my journey through life ...

  • @propjoe1060
    @propjoe1060 7 років тому +284

    Neil is nearly the last of the true rock 'n rollers. Great to see him looking and sounding so good! A true legend.

    • @hermanpouderoyen2634
      @hermanpouderoyen2634 6 років тому +4

      tears

    • @edouglaspratt
      @edouglaspratt 6 років тому +3

      Yeah, and no, Propjoe. There are a lot of us here still playin and workin for Social Justice. -Doug Pratt, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

    • @walterinpv8499
      @walterinpv8499 5 років тому +4

      You got it man...he's one of the true legends of rock. A lock on hall of Fame.

    • @ernestgilbert364
      @ernestgilbert364 5 років тому +5

      @@edouglaspratt Good on you, Douglas, right on...
      No reason to get excited
      The thief he kindly spoke
      There are many here among us
      Who feel that life is but a joke
      BUT YOU and I, we've been through that
      And this is NOT OUR fate
      So let us not talk falsely now
      The hour's getting late

    • @jameslujack2034
      @jameslujack2034 5 років тому +2

      Neil Young rocks and loves Lionel trains.. don't forget the damn trains.

  • @remko1238
    @remko1238 11 місяців тому +4

    The young dudes must have been amazed being part of This 👏🏽

    • @ginadellgrottaglia6897
      @ginadellgrottaglia6897 10 місяців тому +1

      Willie's sons have been at this game awhile but... yeah. 💕

  • @mikevaldivia256
    @mikevaldivia256 7 років тому +8

    Heard a few Neil young songs before. This song caught my ears just yesterday. Never heard it. And it's the reason why I'm here. Where have I been? Haha

    • @patriciarussell1177
      @patriciarussell1177 10 місяців тому +1

      I think it depends on who you're raised by... do you have hippie sister or hippie brother🤣or a wild Mother with an open mind🌼

  • @chrisway8232
    @chrisway8232 3 роки тому +32

    Difficult to find the words to explain the true majesty of this....gets right to your soul...truly truly outstanding playing and vibe...👏👏👏👏

  • @Original55Hippy
    @Original55Hippy 6 місяців тому +10

    Truly blessed we are to have Neil Young in our lives

  • @innapinch7112
    @innapinch7112 6 місяців тому +6

    For anyone who missed it, he quietly put all his stuff back on Spotify.

    • @BaronBoss-o9z
      @BaronBoss-o9z 3 місяці тому

      It is his music, he is allowed to do what he wants with it. With however many platforms we have now you can't be that upset about the spotify deal. But let me guess, you are an antivaxxer? Aka a science denier!
      hahahaha

    • @innapinch7112
      @innapinch7112 3 місяці тому

      @@BaronBoss-o9z Nope, I'm not anti vax.

  • @cerij4242
    @cerij4242 3 роки тому +13

    No one does it better!!! Neil rocks like fine wine getting better with time.

  • @filleke70
    @filleke70 3 роки тому +6

    I think he is an alien. So perfect and when you hear this music you think there is is some afterworld. Love NY

  • @stevenarramore3359
    @stevenarramore3359 4 місяці тому +5

    Fantastic version! Absolutely love that song

  • @chrisswart6247
    @chrisswart6247 4 роки тому +45

    Sorry to say that I’m 56 years old, and just starting to realize the true genius of of this legend. Brought to it by my son who’s only 27. Love this guy now. Still exploring his music now, and I’m amazed daily. ❤️

    • @MegaBighut
      @MegaBighut 4 роки тому +12

      Better late than never brother welcome to the party

    • @tonyromano6220
      @tonyromano6220 3 роки тому +2

      Better late than never!

    • @chrisswart6247
      @chrisswart6247 3 роки тому +1

      @@MegaBighut thanks brother!

    • @chrisswart6247
      @chrisswart6247 3 роки тому +1

      @@MegaBighut thank you my man!

    • @chrisswart6247
      @chrisswart6247 3 роки тому

      @@raymosmookle9373 I promise I will. I appreciate the heads up !

  • @3atmospheresdeep557
    @3atmospheresdeep557 Місяць тому +1

    The Promise of the Real sound like they have been Neil's band for decades. The shared respect between band mates and the audience can be felt through the monitor. Wow!

  • @NeoViny
    @NeoViny 7 років тому +121

    Old Black NEVER gets old. This cutting-through-everything sound is so damn pure. What an epic song... It ain't getting old... Missing the Horse badly but the young guys and Neil performing great together!

    • @grin64
      @grin64 5 років тому

      Me to horse helped glue it to my memories

    • @Blackscorpion1963
      @Blackscorpion1963 5 років тому +1

      Yeah I'm smelling the Horse a wee bit on dis, however all da best to Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real - they're a pretty good crew I gotta admit. I really like their song 'Find Yourself', check it out it's here on da Tube.

    • @BlueHopi144
      @BlueHopi144 4 роки тому +1

      saw them last year in Belgium + the 2 Sons of Willie Nelson are damn good next to Neil .

    • @jimmywilliams5223
      @jimmywilliams5223 4 роки тому +2

      5:40 back up vocals flat

    • @bmojo7118
      @bmojo7118 3 роки тому +1

      Where will Ol Black go when Neil leaves us.... Maybe to Luke.. or to Joe Walsh....Hopefully not off to auction.

  • @jordanpratt3821
    @jordanpratt3821 Рік тому +2

    I was at this show, and I dont mind telling you cried a bit during neil Youngs set.

  • @felicedefalco3619
    @felicedefalco3619 3 роки тому +4

    La più bella canzone che io abbia mai ascoltato.

  • @EvanB9487
    @EvanB9487 6 місяців тому +6

    One of the greatest guitar riffs and tones of all time

  • @russellsharpley7926
    @russellsharpley7926 2 роки тому +5

    It will be a sad day when Neil leaves us… a true musical genius among mere mortals….

  • @saasel2660
    @saasel2660 6 місяців тому +2

    Whenever I listen to Neil Young, it reminds me of my first kiss in the dark under a street lamp...thanks Neil!

  • @derekbone6803
    @derekbone6803 3 роки тому +3

    Built up with their bare hands..what we still cant do today..so true...iits so real every time I hear cortez..

  • @wezlam
    @wezlam 7 років тому +147

    Best song ever written. Can't be topped. Well done shakey.

    • @hayaleben7885
      @hayaleben7885 7 років тому +3

      Merci merci de la musique du coeur de la tete De la vie merci

    • @ralfschmidt6719
      @ralfschmidt6719 6 років тому +6

      I´ve seen him in Germany ´83 `twice with `Trans Band` , but ´87 with "Crazy Horse" - "INCREDIBLE"

    • @flosh-b8s
      @flosh-b8s 6 років тому +1

      Amazing........so beautiful.....

    • @jean-jacquesbatifol2596
      @jean-jacquesbatifol2596 6 років тому +3

      One of his greatest electric song.

    • @jean-jacquesbatifol2596
      @jean-jacquesbatifol2596 6 років тому +1

      J'ai eu la chance de le voir sur scène à 7 reprises. Les meilleurs concerts auxquels j'ai pu assister.

  • @dmac8949
    @dmac8949 7 років тому +12

    Uncle Neil a Canadian Classic who just keeps getting better and better with time...true classics never die

  • @Prog-t9d
    @Prog-t9d 2 роки тому +4

    Neil
    rock and roll will never die

  • @r.shknbake1114
    @r.shknbake1114 6 місяців тому +2

    No one quite like Neil.. a true musical legend

  • @susanm.9132
    @susanm.9132 5 років тому +3

    Watch those much younger men follow Neil Young with such respect..they were raised right.

  • @kimlathem9235
    @kimlathem9235 11 місяців тому +2

    Neil! You make me more real! Thank you!

  • @seankennedylakeside
    @seankennedylakeside 6 років тому +54

    No more searching for that heart of gold Neil, you had it all along!

    • @Blackscorpion1963
      @Blackscorpion1963 5 років тому

      One of the best creative comments I have ever read relating to Uncle Neil and couldn't agree more.

    • @katherinebell570
      @katherinebell570 4 роки тому

      Great music

  • @joemalonski5004
    @joemalonski5004 2 роки тому +4

    Neil the Shaman, Still has Old Black, Priceless.

  • @carlosadolfonavarro6602
    @carlosadolfonavarro6602 4 місяці тому +2

    Neil sos el patrimonio de la humanidad. Cuando no quede nada seguirás sonando

  • @Heather-r2n
    @Heather-r2n 2 місяці тому +1

    Neil says, even Richard Nixon has got soul!! This song never gets old.❤❤❤ Cortez Cortez what a killer!❤❤❤

  • @Heather-r2n
    @Heather-r2n 3 місяці тому +2

    Neil Young is a freaking genius. And I don't know why but for some reason this song rises above all of his songs. That's just my opinion.❤❤❤

  • @phillonsdale2952
    @phillonsdale2952 7 місяців тому +2

    I could spend all day every day listening / watching the different versions of Cortez on UA-cam, something very soothing about watching Neil growing older as the song does. It's magical, it's Life. Neil Young IS everything the 21st century is NOT

    • @Rezzie31
      @Rezzie31 7 місяців тому

      exactly....listened to various ones from 86' to today...like an anthem of what a peaceful world should be....no more harm, no more agression, open ourselves to others! Support ourselves! each and every one!!! NY one of the greatest

  • @DaveLaMont1
    @DaveLaMont1 4 роки тому +4

    The tone, the tone, the tone...

  • @jameserasmus3426
    @jameserasmus3426 Рік тому +4

    Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @kathleenmiller4587
    @kathleenmiller4587 9 місяців тому +2

    No one can make a guitar sound so ethereal and other worldly as Neil.😂

  • @lorrainebennett7528
    @lorrainebennett7528 3 роки тому +10

    Love how Neil enjoys jamming with younger musicians!

  • @bobmctague7104
    @bobmctague7104 3 роки тому +4

    Neil is the best of the best, even the Brits. Rock On

  • @BlutoUSN
    @BlutoUSN 6 років тому +10

    The last three days...shhhhtt....the last six have been rough. Today I find comfort, solace and Freedom in Neil Young.

    • @imrubber.youareglue
      @imrubber.youareglue 5 років тому

      Me too, today. Music is the ultimate pathway to healing. ❤ 🥀🌼

  • @rosettedsouza7265
    @rosettedsouza7265 5 років тому +24

    Not only is Neil superb as usual, Lucas Nelson and The Promise of the Real are truly an excellent band and all go together so well.......

    • @Blackscorpion1963
      @Blackscorpion1963 5 років тому +4

      Yep agree. Check out their tune 'Find Yourself' - a friend informed me about it yesterday and I'm hooked.

    • @tommartin6446
      @tommartin6446 4 роки тому +4

      Lucas has genuine talent passed on to him. You don’t look at him SWEAR IT IS WILLIE SINGING. A GREAT GIFT HE IS!!

  • @VulcanDriver1
    @VulcanDriver1 5 років тому +7

    My favourite Neil song.

  • @susankremp744
    @susankremp744 4 роки тому +8

    I love that Neil. he doesn’t care what people think.

  • @jaxsutro4880
    @jaxsutro4880 7 років тому +37

    Watching Neil, is like watching Picasso paint...a true artist..totally absorbed in what he is creating...#LEGEND!!...#AUTHENTIC!!...#ONLYNEIL!!!

    • @wearing7bells463
      @wearing7bells463 7 років тому +1

      Exactly what I wanted to say Like watching Picasso paint! Exactly- only it's Neil and with eyes closed it's like a musical painting in my mind. I have always and will always be amazed

    • @BlueHopi144
      @BlueHopi144 5 років тому +1

      He is fully oNE WITH HIS SOUL , in every way possible ....one of the Greatest born under the sign of Scorpio

  • @watdahek2
    @watdahek2 3 роки тому +2

    I have been rockin' with Mr Young for over 40 years. I saw the "hippie" young man in the 70s and about 10 times after. Yeah!

  • @Beatles123ful
    @Beatles123ful 4 роки тому +9

    Neil young is the most under rated guitarist of all time, it his passion and song writing skills that sets
    him apart.

  • @rodolfobaliga7577
    @rodolfobaliga7577 3 роки тому +2

    Salute to the oldest rock singer Neil Young, a composer, lead guitarist, a singer, a movie film maker etc. Amazing at his age he can still kicking and pull the trigger..... what a legacy!

  • @gianpaolomorlacchi6659
    @gianpaolomorlacchi6659 7 місяців тому +2

    Un viaggio fantastico

  • @ledzepp57able
    @ledzepp57able 7 років тому +36

    I've been enjoying this song since he did it with Crazy Horse and he's still rocking it, it is my favorite Neal Young song, it's beautifully played and the story is bittersweet

  • @sharonhouser7838
    @sharonhouser7838 2 роки тому +6

    We love you Neil ❤️ You are so calming . You can feel the Peace within your Soul. I am have listened you since the 60's . I have watched you grow. Powerful song. Great story!!!!!

  • @donnabendell7688
    @donnabendell7688 3 місяці тому +1

    Amazing man so soulful love him I get lost in his music and voice

  • @michaelcobb7666
    @michaelcobb7666 4 роки тому +7

    I have been enjoying listening to my fellow Canadian now for 50 + years...this guy is timeless and one of the best!

  • @timschoening1733
    @timschoening1733 2 роки тому +2

    Yes there is no one. like him ,he is the best and has been for me since 1972 and I am 65 now. And he's just getting better. Go Neil.

  • @Itsjustme-j4o
    @Itsjustme-j4o 4 роки тому +5

    Thank You God for sending this man to all of us who appreciate these majestic brief and fleeting moments. Channeling your gifts through him for all to see what a beautiful place Heaven must be....

  • @madslist
    @madslist 7 років тому +45

    So glad to be on the planet at the same time as you! Blessings from St Augustine, Florida.

  • @momma2357
    @momma2357 Рік тому +1

    YOU ALL WERE AMAZING THANK YOU SO MUCH.

  • @BoBo0807
    @BoBo0807 4 роки тому +3

    Invited to play this song, with this man - there can be no higher honor in rock and roll.

  • @petespurgeon7217
    @petespurgeon7217 3 роки тому +1

    Master Blaster that has no limits, just gets better by the year & thats been a lifetime.

  • @daviddupont3524
    @daviddupont3524 5 років тому +23

    When Neal goes deep, the music is playing him and we are along for the ride, freakin' awesome, NY & POTR couple Octobers ago, it was an epiphany

  • @grin64
    @grin64 5 років тому +18

    Gave me chills I listen to this song hundreds of times over the years.

  • @michaelhartmann564
    @michaelhartmann564 4 роки тому +1

    Quintessential American experience; speeding through Nevada and Arizona in open top convertible with Neil Young at max volume.

  • @timheyda-mh8iq
    @timheyda-mh8iq 4 місяці тому +1

    The best ever! And Canadian!!

  • @josephcharbonneau8740
    @josephcharbonneau8740 2 роки тому +4

    I was amazed by the lyrics first time I heard this song and I still am!!! TY. ✌🏾

  • @jillkent5607
    @jillkent5607 7 років тому +8

    13 people don’t like this!? Something is wrong with their ears! I would like this a thousand times if I could.

  • @terrywhiteside422
    @terrywhiteside422 2 місяці тому +2

    Lovely, maybe the bedt ever !!!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

  • @domenicoridolfi2956
    @domenicoridolfi2956 2 роки тому +3

    Shamano sempre magico

  • @jimmartin9264
    @jimmartin9264 4 роки тому +3

    Still Great !
    After all these years. --- Thanks for everything Neil ...

  • @markcrowe8018
    @markcrowe8018 5 років тому +16

    This guy is so organic and electric, he's the real deal...love NY

  • @seiyakan1380
    @seiyakan1380 4 роки тому +4

    What an intro, every note pure bliss!

  • @trojanostar
    @trojanostar 3 роки тому +2

    My dream Is to see him live , someday, i hope. True legend, cheers to you Neil, from Argentina!

  • @growingupwithfloyd2184
    @growingupwithfloyd2184 5 років тому +5

    'Neil Young'...May the Great Spirit keep you here with us all as long as the 'Great Spirit' may choose to do so? May that be for many more MOONS!!
    Take Care and Be Well...🇨🇦🇺🇸🌎✌

  • @gloriabermudez4987
    @gloriabermudez4987 6 років тому +23

    A genius of rock. A gift and a passion may it never die.

  • @jamesgreene4811
    @jamesgreene4811 6 років тому +1

    Can't wait to see Neil and Promise of the real especially Lukas in July in Kilkenny with Bob Dylan ,last seen Neil back in 93 one of the best days of my life .Long may you run Neil Young Best wishes from Ireland

  • @filippocastegnaro719
    @filippocastegnaro719 3 роки тому +2

    IMMORTALE , IMMENSO , E UOMO LIBERO 👍

  • @imrubber.youareglue
    @imrubber.youareglue 5 років тому +8

    We are all passengers on his journey when he plays. And like the musical magician he is, it leads us to witness our own journey. 💗

  • @jeffhansman2829
    @jeffhansman2829 6 років тому +13

    Man, that song gets to me. Covered by many, but no one plays it like Neil.

  • @jason4485
    @jason4485 7 років тому +39

    I was there it was incredible to say the least. No words to describe really...

    • @evanyoung3816
      @evanyoung3816 7 років тому +3

      Jason Lowrey I was there too and I agree that no words can describe the feeling of lessening to this live...

    • @chrisleswing
      @chrisleswing 7 років тому +2

      Jason Lowrey i traveled from philly and bought a tix in the parking lot. Made it to the 20th row for this set. It was heaven. I smiled and cried.

    • @thebobsagetguy
      @thebobsagetguy 7 років тому +1

      saw this live too i was so drunk

    • @bjmayer1415
      @bjmayer1415 6 років тому +3

      I've seen tons of shows Dylan live 11 times...csny...crazy horse at the horde festival...this is flat out best song I've ever seen live.

    • @NOWtheband
      @NOWtheband 4 роки тому

      You could say, as descriptive words "it was incredible to say the least".
      Just an idea.
      You're welcome.
      ;-)

  • @BobMacNeal
    @BobMacNeal 7 років тому +25

    This tune never gets old. Amazing. Soulful rendition. Lukas & POTR are the perfect backdrop for a legend like Neil.

  • @jrslick112
    @jrslick112 5 років тому +6

    Neil Young had always been amazing with his music and talent everywhere he had recorded or performed, one of rock true remaining legends.

  • @decrempsmelles
    @decrempsmelles 6 років тому +13

    the perfect version.. thank you ! from toulouse, France

  • @hans-dietersiegert3976
    @hans-dietersiegert3976 Рік тому +2

    Neil Young forever

  • @chadheld382
    @chadheld382 7 років тому +25

    This gave me chills when I first heard it. What a powerful performance!

  • @swedishrob639
    @swedishrob639 6 років тому +15

    In this song he plays and sings all of the mystery and history around us. This is just magical.

  • @patriciaportelaneves379
    @patriciaportelaneves379 7 років тому +13

    We are listening this sound wonderfullll from our island in the atlantic ocean, south of Brasi,Thank you Neil for to do I and my wife living. Claudio and Patricia..we speak portuguese.

  • @jamesjacobs8920
    @jamesjacobs8920 7 років тому +3

    Excellent I real American from Canada

  • @wearing7bells463
    @wearing7bells463 7 років тому +3

    Thank you for posting this for The World to See.

  • @lamarrer
    @lamarrer 6 років тому +2

    I have seen Neil Young several times while I did not go to Farm Aid I have seen him with Crazy Horse and Booker T and the MG's.... I was not let down on either Occasion... RIP Donald Duck Dunn...

  • @lucyloose2841
    @lucyloose2841 6 років тому +7

    The one and the only ...magic man and a shinning light of hope in the darkness...rock on Neil..

  • @claudiobadano5373
    @claudiobadano5373 Рік тому +2

    E' sempre un grande

  • @vidvictor
    @vidvictor 6 років тому +12

    Mesmerising and beautiful!

  • @WysteriaGuitar
    @WysteriaGuitar 7 років тому +54

    From one old bastard to another you still got it Neil!

  • @janlarsen5301
    @janlarsen5301 7 років тому +10

    Sweetest Perfection!

  • @lordchockice
    @lordchockice 6 років тому +3

    The farm aid concerts are some of the best on youtube such an amazing talent

  • @ibwednesday57
    @ibwednesday57 7 років тому +15

    I love this song and Neil... keep on rockin'