The crazy thing is if you listen to something like mr soul it almost sounds like it could have been released in the 90s despite being released in the 60s
Fascinating how she compares him to Joni Mitchell! Neil and Joni are like doppelgangers. Born two years apart in Canada, they both suffered from polio as children. They both learned the ukulele as their first instrument. They both moved around quite often as children. They both struggled in school and dropped out, although Joni did eventually return to graduate. They've both had long, distinguished careers. They both are considered among the most influential artists of the last half of the 20th Century. They both experimented with many genres of music, and confounded both fans and critics with their musical directions. They both turned physical limitations to their own advantage in their styles: Joni's hand suffered from polio and affected the way she tuned her guitar, Neil's voice was always noted as nasally, yet he made that his trademark (although on "Without Rings" from his Silver and Gold, there is no trace of the nasal sound whatever - check it out!). They both are very outspoken and deeply philosophical about many issues. They are both private and relatively reclusive in their lifestyles. Thank God I grew up with these two incredible talents in my life!
Well said! I will never forget The Band's Farwell concert where Robbie Robertson welcomes Neil to the stage to sing Helpless and Joni joins in from just off stage. The two were and are such good friends!
@@melclench9209, he’s Canadian, but he has lived in the US for the last 53+ years. In fact, old man was written when he bought a ranch in California. Dude has lived here a long long time. Regardless of where his soul is. He’s North American.
While the lyrics are cool, it's hard for me to determine what a person is saying when the subject matter is not clearly stated. Possibly, it's the ranch that doesn't mean that much to Neil as it means that much to the old man.
so incredible for people who grew up with this music to find that there are young people who think it was marginal. He is not only a great singer and musician he wrote really amazing songs.
@@lilyk7326 What person that considers themselves knowledgeable in music has never heard of Neil Young? Or Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young? They were one of the most influential American supergroups of the 60s.
What blows my mind about Neil Young is how he was writing such iconic songs at such a young age. His songs come through strong into present times and continue to resonate with new generations.
Um, no. Grunge grew out of the Seattle punk scene, with little to no connection to Niel Young, and certainly nothing to do with flannel. Other than the weather. In fact, grunge was punk. No real distinction other than the mainstream music press coming to the realization the punk hadn't suddenly died in the early 80s.
Mark Choi, punk was punk accompanied by leather and spikes. Grunge was grunge accompanied by flannels and oily hair... it’s all about fashion. Punk was straight forward high intensity short songs void of dynamics played with mostly more attitude than technical prowsss. Grunge was more rock with dynamics and a bunch of sensitivite sad depressed souls playing melodic hooks with big choruses and flannels..
Just like the late great John Prine, he also had an old head on young shoulders when he was in his early twenties. Todays lot should look, listen and learn from these old masters.
Neil is one of the purist musicians in rock history. He needs almost nothing to make amazing songs. He has written some of the most beautiful songs and has written some of the best lyrics. He's always stood head and shoulders over most others for me.
@@swinetrek Many of us will have to disagree there mate path really hit the nail on the head in her description she recognized that Neil has perfect pitch and yet he sings a note with a specific emphasis The doesn't always emphasize Conventional "pretty". It hurts a little bit but the sound is out of this world Beautiful. And yeah he was - At that time of his life, an extraordinary poet. All in all an exceptional artist but some of his life choices are just those of any normally flawed person and a bit disappointing. Just have to appreciate his art for its genius period And all that brought to the rest of us. " To give a love, you have to live a love... To live a love -you have to be part of, When will I see you again? (From "A Man Needs a Maid")
Young people, like you enjoying Neil's music brings joy and happiness to my heart. I grew up in this time period. The overall talent in this time period was nothing short of amazing. I weep for some of the artists today.
I met Neil when we were 18 and 21 at our club on Sunset..many people in the nineties on late night migh joke about his falsetto breaks.. Sounds good these 50 years later Alohas
I’m a huge fan of Neil, his voice is incredibly unique. Specially when he goes very high up. A recommendation: his album “Harvest” (1972), which has this song.
Harvest is just one of those perfect albums. Obviously Neil's songs and performances are incredible, but the musicians and vocalists backing him up are equally impressive.
@@hobbesthegoblin I know she works in music for a living, but I was like 25 before I discovered Neil Young. Even then, it was after a friend recommended him to me. It is possible to have not heard this song before.
@@justinh6509 I didn't like Neil Young until I was in my 20's, I think it's the same for a lot of people. I was just being sarcastic, so many people have called out twinsthenewtrend for allegedly pretending they don't know pop songs (even SNL!) but really they just grew up in a a strict environment that didn't allow them access to music. Should've used sarcasm font, my bad
@@hobbesthegoblin Nah I shouldn't have taken it so serious. My apologies. I should've known, I've seen all the jokes made about twinsthenewtrend lately too. Lol
Too often, Neil was criticized for his voice. It was so nice to hear your reaction and enjoyment instead. I think he has one of the most emotionally expressive voices among the folk/rockers. I hope you listen to more of his music. Thank you.
@@nishtar8308 CSN was great, almost too perfect IMO. Neil added the edge (vocally and instrumentally) and have not stopped serving him since. Check out CSNY '74 tour and you'll see who's boss. I do love Suite Judy Blue Eyes, a CSN masterpiece
@Timothy Gray Don't say a dumb ass comment like that to a Canadian. Especially before Trump is removed from office. They are proud of the differences that makes them unique. It's like, how to instantly piss off a Chinese person, tell them they should be Japanese, or visa-versa.
"it's like early grunge" 💓💓 Neil Young is known as the godfather of grudge. He was a big inspiration to pearl jam and has worked with them throughout the career. Check out Neil and pearl performing together ❤️❤️
I have been an avid Neil Young fan for over 50 years. He has such beautiful talent not just in his voice, but his song writing abilities as well. He is a founding founder of farm aid with John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson. Thank you, Neil, for the decades of phenomenal music!
Powderfinger, The needle and the damage done, Rockin in the free world, This song's for you, Other than Bob Dylan he;s the best writer of socially significant songs in our times.
Makes me happy that you smiled and closed your eyes immediately! Let's just say, Neil is my favorite all time artist! You say it's where his voice sits, I say it's where his soul sits.
I agree with you. I remember buying Heart of Gold, the 45. I wish I could say from then on he was my favorite. But I was like most kids and loved what was popular. But from my college years on I loved Neil Young.
Same here. My three, and three different sounds. In no particular order because at any one time they jump around. The Beatles Bruce Springsteen Neil Young
Re: "It's a bit like early grunge" You have no idea. Not only is he a bit of an influence vocally on folks like Kurt Cobain, but he also started experimenting with noisy, feedback-drenched guitar noise a few years before grunge started. Also, you probably know him as one member of CSNY.
I was going to say that Beth was making me feel old not knowing what a legend Neil Young is and I was going to recommend she turns her ears onto Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young ... where he was the one who wasn't a 'good' singer :lol:. Here's a particular favourite of mine - ua-cam.com/video/lh67x9iDCjg/v-deo.html
I grew up in Neil's era And Neil was doing grunge in the late 60's with His guitar sounds definitely leaning in that direction! Not in the folk stuff so much but if you listen to 'Cinnamon Girl' Neil young's guitar riffs and sound is definitely dirty awesome! Canadian Born actually Beth! He only just became a Citizen of America before the 2020 Election because He wanted to vote against Trump! But Neil is a true Icon in Folk rock and Grunge! One of my faves!
@@dallassukerkin6878 Prefer Ohio, but so many to pick from. But, in Beth's defence, I don't think CSN(&Y) had as much of an impact in the UK as they had in Leftpondia; they certainly aren't played on British radio very often
Neil started his first band in my hometown of Winnipeg....they were called The Squires. His first recording was done at a local radio station, and the producer told him something like, "you're a great musician kid, but you'll never make it as a singer". He is still very beloved in Winnipeg, and often calls it his home. This was a great video to watch!
I loved Neil Young before I ever heard his voice. I was learning guitar, and the book was filled with his songs. Every one of them was amazing. He is one of the greatest songwriters of the last century.
Neil is one of the best lyricists in the business, just listen to his meanings, political, soulful, loving, once you are hooked, there is no going back, his discography is almost second to no 'one!
Back in the early 70s I was living in Austin, Texas and had the good fortune of getting to see Neil Young in concert. Great show and performance. One thing that a lot of folks don't know, you see a little of it in the video here, is that Neil Yong is a great story teller! He spends almost more time talking and telling stories than actually singing, and I can tell you it works. He's very funny and extremely entertaining! The whole package for a really great folk singer and storyteller! Love your channel!
You never need a lyric sheet listening to Neil. You hear every word clearly and he is such a brilliant songwriter, you can get lost in the words themselves.
Neil...wow...I love when a younger generation finds an appreciation for classic and massively influencial artists who were famous before their time...great stuff 🔥
Some people hate his voice, I’ve loved it forever...no wrongs or rights, just personal tastes. He sings about deep topics with honesty and emotion, which to me resonates very strongly.
I've seen him referred to as "Ol' Shaky" in the music press due to his distinctive voice. He is a genius songwriter and Neil always did what Neil wanted, no matter if the fans liked it or not. Legend.
@@artdeco5464 "just saying..." a bunch of bullshit. You don't know what you are talking about. If you don't like the sound of his voice that only reveals that you don't like the sound of his voice. That's fine, these things are subjective. What isn't subjective are the actual parameters in which people's singing voices are evaluated. He was in pitch. His phrasing and clarity were spot on. His breathing was good and his ability to convey emotion is amongst the best there is. In a nutshell, Neil can sing, regardless of if it appeals to you or not.
@@seanmcaleavy2369Love Neil, love his voice (best fit between song and singer ever) but he has been known to sing flat on occasion ua-cam.com/video/zKceNid5grg/v-deo.html Go to 3:45
@UCdsNoCczffvHWDCWPbx9k7w So what? That is part of his style. Tonights the Night is my favorite album of all time and on it, there are many instances of vocal raggedness and it fits the album perfectly. Alternately, on the live album from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, his voice sounds perfectly pitched and clear as a bell. My comment here was to point out that to say Neil can't sing is just a stupid statement to make. Because he can sing. He is a very effective singer, many times fitting his voice to perfectly suit the feeling of the song.
These lyrics are thoughtful and timeless. Neil is really good at what he does. Yes my dear, he does make this look easy. I am so pleased that folks your age are discovering these artists and their work. Thank you girl...
I’m an old guy and watching the young trained musicians discover new-to-them artists puts a smile on my face. I’m sure she’s very talented and knowledgeable....but geez Neil Youngmone of my old favorites?
You should listen to Needle of Death by Bert Jansch, Neil young admits he wrote the Needle and the Damage done after hearing and being moved by Needle of Death.
Surprised to hear that Beth never heard Neil! I couldn't imagine not hearing Neil Young, this song in general just means so much to me and a whole of others I imagine :)
I always felt Neil was the guy that truly runs the story in his mind as he's singing it just looks like it in his face and I think that's a big part of how his acoustic music comes through there's so many singers like that it seems like.
I'm 62 and have been a Neil Young fan since I was about 15 or so. I'm glad you found him and can tell you're going to listen to a LOT of his music. Glad you discovered him!!
Beth hears tone, rhythm, singing on the consonants and it allows me to hear what I never had a clue was there. And the really strange thing is she is just discovering this guy, who I knew in the 70's and this is a very young Neil Young, but she discovers him 50 years later and she makes him entirely fresh for me. She is really quite amazing, magical really.
1 Out on the Weekend 2 Down by the River 3 Old Man 4 Cowgirl in the Sand 5 Alabama 6 Tell Me Why 7 Country Girl 8 Heart of Gold 9 Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing 10 Danger Bird 11 Cortez the Killer 12 Mellow My Mind 13 Through My Sails 14 Expecting to Fly 15 Don't Let it Bring You Down 16 The Losing End (When You're on) 17 Albuquerque 18 Southern Man 19 Powderfinger 20 Like a Hurricane Best albums: 1)Harvest 2)Everybody Knows...3) After the Gold Rush Most underrated/underappreciated album: Zuma
"It's like early grunge isn't it?" You know, I lived through that era yet I never thought about it before now... but it rings true. Wonderful observation.
Hereabouts, (on the left side of the Atlantic) Neil is known as the godfather of grunge. BTW, Neil is Canadian. Joni is also and they have definitely influenced each other. Neil wrote "Sugar Mountain"; Joni followed that with "Circle Game."
And Joni to Leonard Cohen to kd Lang though his songs. And Joni to James Taylor to Carly Simon. And Joni to The Eagles, and through Glenn Frye to Bob Seger.
You’re missing the point, I think. It’s not about if he is himself an American or a Canadian. It’s about his pronunciation, his accent, specifically on the words “man” and, earlier, “been.” There are a few subtle, general differences between US and Canadian vowels, similar to other regional variations in North America (for instance, they pronounce “out” as “oot” in much of Canada and also in Tidewater Virginia), but much less than the differences of either from British speech, which is what Beth is comparing to. Neil Young’s “national origin,” though obviously related to his accent, is simply irrelevant to the point Beth is making in the video; it’s accurate for a Brit to call his accent on these words in this clip “American.” Did it ever strike you that Alex Trebek, Michael J. Fox, Martin Short, Donald Sutherland, William Shatner, or Lorne Greene didn’t really sound like Americans, because their (Canadian) accents were off? No? Same point. (Some Canadians do in fact pronounce “been” with a long “e,” like the Brits (I think Peter Jennings used to say that), but Neil sings (phonetically), “I’ve [bin] first and last,” like most North Americans.)
I'm 42 and have been a fan of Neil Young for over 25 years. There are few singers who can emote as much as he can with so little effort. I'm glad you found him too, Beth, and I hope you enjoy many more listens.
Neil is probably the top songwriter/singer(not to mention his insane guitar props, electric and acoustic both) of the 20th century. I could rattle off 20 great songs written by Neil off the top of my head, easily. Check out “cinnamon girl” and “down by the river” “cowgirl in the sand” to start, that’s some true, unparalleled rock and roll. Love his folk/country songs too, but Neil & Crazy horse is truly phenomenal.
When I hear this song I'm taken back to my bedroom in the early 70s, in southern Alberta, with my radio, record player, and a black Light glowing purple. I like his Four Strong Winds since he mentions Alberta.
Listen to 'The Needle and the Damage Done' - heroin, like with Kurt, Chris (Cornell) and Layne and many other in the Seattle 'Grunge' scene, Neil knew all about it. There's a thru-thread there certainly - especially with the Unplugged concerts you can really feel it.
And he "knew all about it" not because he was a user himself, but because of the terrible toll it took on people he knew. Danny Whitten, dead; Bruce Berry, dead; and probably lots of others he knew whose lives got truly messed up because of H.
Beth, your emotional expression at 1:28....these are the moments that make us love music - sharing music - and coming back to music! It may sound weird, but I shed tears watching your reaction to this...as Neil sang out. -An Old Man Musician
@@paolocoletti1574 When I visited Omemee in 2010, I was told by the librarian/local historian that his brother Bob still lives there and their Dad’s estate is there (they won’t tell you where for privacy) - Neil has stayed prior to concerts in Toronto. Prior to his recording of the Massey Hall concert in Journeys 2011 the dvd starts him off in Omemee. Neil also returned to Omemee in 2017 for a return home concert where he was seen in Peterborough for lunch.
Neil just returned to Omemee again - according to Rolling Stone Magazine Dec 21,2020. www.mykawartha.com/news-story/10295218-neil-young-returns-to-omemee-s-coronation-hall-for-pandemic-performance/?fbclid=IwAR0tJj2VFaeXH1gvUg9m7VcEocCv1obVKj8mczbc3WdBw8RUXgzOVBo7j-Y
kurt cobain quotes neil young on his suicide letter: "it's better to burn out than to fade away" from the song "hey hey, my my (into the black)" also neil is very close friends with eddie vedder (pearl jam), they have multiple projects together AND eddie was actually the guy who made the speach for neil's induction into the rock and roll hall of fame :) and personally "down by the river" is my fav neil song ^_^
I used to work security for concerts and thought I was working a Neil Diamond concert and it was Neil Young. Arguably the best show I have ever seen. Top 3 for sure. And this was recently as an older man. He was throwing out to the crowd organic homegrown cherries if you can believe it.
I just saw him live on 04-22-23 . His voice is still incredible. And yes , it's been said before, he is the grandfather of grunge - but so much more as well. What an honor to see him perform live.
Beth you need to listen to CSNY/Crosby, Stills Nash and Young, of which Neil Young has been a member. Their vocal harmonies are special to say the least.
Neil's singing style reminds me of Gordon Lightfoot. Both are from Canada and very good at their craft! Very smooth and a lot of vocal style and warmth! And each of them could pick the guitar really well..... ENJOY!!!!! You mentioned Joni. She too is from the north of us in Canada. Another wonderful artist!!!!! Beth, Neil was grunge, before there was grunge! He is an amazing and gifted artist........... A gift from heaven above!!!! Take care.
Beth could give Stevie Ray Vaughan leave my little girl alone live in Austin Texas a listen. Taken 30 years ago way too soon one of the best blues artist of our generation.
Neil is one of the few people that really only needs a guitar and himself to hold a huge crowd. Not many can pull it off.
Noel Gallagher
That´s right John!
I agree! He has a truly unique voice and it stands on its own! Doesn't need a whole band setup!
Totally agreed. This guy is a genius.
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You called it, Neil was known as the “Godfather of Grunge” during the grunge era. Extremely apt.
Neil is the original Grunge
It's cool she nailed it probably not realizing he had been "dubbed" as such
Yup, no Neil Young, no grunge.
The crazy thing is if you listen to something like mr soul it almost sounds like it could have been released in the 90s despite being released in the 60s
Como te atreves analizar a esta gran artista el y muchos de su época son los padres de la mejor música, Apuesto que te gusta el perreo
Fascinating how she compares him to Joni Mitchell! Neil and Joni are like doppelgangers. Born two years apart in Canada, they both suffered from polio as children. They both learned the ukulele as their first instrument. They both moved around quite often as children. They both struggled in school and dropped out, although Joni did eventually return to graduate. They've both had long, distinguished careers. They both are considered among the most influential artists of the last half of the 20th Century. They both experimented with many genres of music, and confounded both fans and critics with their musical directions. They both turned physical limitations to their own advantage in their styles: Joni's hand suffered from polio and affected the way she tuned her guitar, Neil's voice was always noted as nasally, yet he made that his trademark (although on "Without Rings" from his Silver and Gold, there is no trace of the nasal sound whatever - check it out!). They both are very outspoken and deeply philosophical about many issues. They are both private and relatively reclusive in their lifestyles. Thank God I grew up with these two incredible talents in my life!
Well said! I will never forget The Band's Farwell concert where Robbie Robertson welcomes Neil to the stage to sing Helpless and Joni joins in from just off stage. The two were and are such good friends!
Big time❤️🇨🇦... Joni an Neil defined my 1st 2 albums, and my depressed teen years. lo. Still my favs, and now both icons. 🙏
And they both idiotically pulled their music from Spotify. Rage for the machine indeed
And--good friends with each other.
Joni did the cover art for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's greatest-hits album.
He’s not American. He’s another proud Canadian, just like Joni Mitchell.
Which is why there's a similarity to Joni's style, no doubt.
@@monkeybarmonkeyman Because Canadian bands like Rush and April Wine have a similar style to a Joni Mitchell and Neil Young. Oh...wait....
Actually, Neil became a US citizen almost a year ago. Jan. 23, 2020.
@@seanmcaleavy2369 He may be an American now but his soul is Canadian.
@@melclench9209, he’s Canadian, but he has lived in the US for the last 53+ years. In fact, old man was written when he bought a ranch in California. Dude has lived here a long long time. Regardless of where his soul is. He’s North American.
Shoutout to the technician who was in charge of the mix for this performance....flawless.
The BBC had great microphone technicians back then. Not so much now.
Really amazing, and well pointed out, so much clarity, definition and all so warm without over compression.
NPR has WONDERFUL techs for their tiny desk concerts.@@MrMjp58
Also, one of my favorite lyrics ever is in this song. "Doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you"
Ditto here. Simple yet profound.
And he sings it so casually...
While the lyrics are cool, it's hard for me to determine what a person is saying when the subject matter is not clearly stated. Possibly, it's the ranch that doesn't mean that much to Neil as it means that much to the old man.
Words to live by
We live in a time of great adversity. Sad.
so incredible for people who grew up with this music to find that there are young people who think it was marginal. He is not only a great singer and musician he wrote really amazing songs.
I'm in my 50s, and my niece is a HUGE Elton John fan (like her Uncle). She just turned 14.
People think Neil Young is marginal? Madness!
@@lilyk7326 What person that considers themselves knowledgeable in music has never heard of Neil Young? Or Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young? They were one of the most influential American supergroups of the 60s.
What blows my mind about Neil Young is how he was writing such iconic songs at such a young age. His songs come through strong into present times and continue to resonate with new generations.
always shocks me...people who think Neil is marginal...but look around and you will see so many great singers and musicians covering him.
"It's like early grunge, isn't it?" Yup. Neil Young, flyin' the flannel for more'n fifty years.
Flying the flannel alongside Mike Watt and the minutemen!!
The grand daddy of grunge
The dynamics between the softly sung verse and the shouted chorus. I'm sure other genres have done it, but it became almost cliche with Nirvana.
Um, no.
Grunge grew out of the Seattle punk scene, with little to no connection to Niel Young, and certainly nothing to do with flannel.
Other than the weather.
In fact, grunge was punk. No real distinction other than the mainstream music press coming to the realization the punk hadn't suddenly died in the early 80s.
Mark Choi, punk was punk accompanied by leather and spikes. Grunge was grunge accompanied by flannels and oily hair... it’s all about fashion. Punk was straight forward high intensity short songs void of dynamics played with mostly more attitude than technical prowsss. Grunge was more rock with dynamics and a bunch of sensitivite sad depressed souls playing melodic hooks with big choruses and flannels..
This entire concert is amazing. To think how young he was and how much depth of mind and life he had to write these songs.
Just like the late great John Prine, he also had an old head on young shoulders when he was in his early twenties. Todays lot should look, listen and learn from these old masters.
Live at Massey Hall, he never sounded better
Neil is one of the purist musicians in rock history. He needs almost nothing to make amazing songs. He has written some of the most beautiful songs and has written some of the best lyrics. He's always stood head and shoulders over most others for me.
THE GODFATHER OF GRUNGE
YES SIR!
100%
That is one of his nicknames.
Big Raja oh please. He’s is folk rock. The crap he does with crazy horse is crap. His early stuff, and the stuff he does with CSN IS GREAT.
@@williamcabell142 that's your opinion, not a fact ^^
My biggest shock of the day. You haven't heard a Neil Young song before. One of the great singers IMO. I'm sure it was a nice treat for you.
Not a great singer but a great songwriter.
A great musician, I will say... A great composer, innovator, singer, guitar, harmonica and piano player... 🙌🏼
Yeah, I can't believe that somebody has never heard Niel Young before, especially a singer/musician like Beth. Wow, I am really getting old now.
@@swinetrek Many of us will have to disagree there mate path really hit the nail on the head in her description she recognized that Neil has perfect pitch and yet he sings a note with a specific emphasis The doesn't always emphasize Conventional "pretty". It hurts a little bit but the sound is out of this world Beautiful. And yeah he was - At that time of his life, an extraordinary poet.
All in all an exceptional artist but some of his life choices are just those of any normally flawed person and a bit disappointing.
Just have to appreciate his art for its genius period And all that brought to the rest of us.
" To give a love, you have to live a love...
To live a love -you have to be part of,
When will I see you again?
(From "A Man Needs a Maid")
@@swinetrek Baloney!! Did you not listen to Beth's comments on his singing?
It's a lot of fun for those of us who grew up with Neil Young to see a first time reaction. I hope you are still finding the things you seek,
Same here! 😊
Amen to that!
Young people, like you enjoying Neil's music brings joy and happiness to my heart. I grew up in this time period. The overall talent in this time period was nothing short of amazing. I weep for some of the artists today.
Neil was grunge before there was grunge... This man is a true gift to human kind.
"It's like early grunge" is the most accurate sentence.
There's a reason Kurt Cobain quoted Neil in his suicide letter.
Many believe Neil's "Hey Hey My My (Into the Black)"" to be the first grunge song.
It took Beth precisely 3 seconds to fall in love with Neil's voice.
If she was of that age then, I could SO see her sitting around him smiling and loving being there around him.
Yes me to I've always loved Neil at this time in the 70's Magical!
Of course she didn't obviously know of him, being of a different generation, but the harmonics really set this song apart.
I met Neil when we were 18 and 21 at our club on Sunset..many people in the nineties on late night migh joke about his falsetto breaks.. Sounds good these 50 years later
Alohas
Her reaction to him just playing the guitar intro for 3 sec made me smile big.
I’m a huge fan of Neil, his voice is incredibly unique. Specially when he goes very high up. A recommendation: his album “Harvest” (1972), which has this song.
I agree. To this day, Harvest is his best album imo. Everything from 1968 to 1979 is up there though.
@@Danimal77 "After The Gold Rush" is probably my favorite, but his whole output during those years is really amazing.
I can't remember this song but it went something like this: "I've seen the needle and the damage done". Can't remember if it was in Harvest or not.
@@michaelmartinez3674 Needle and the Damage done from Harvest as well
Harvest is just one of those perfect albums. Obviously Neil's songs and performances are incredible, but the musicians and vocalists backing him up are equally impressive.
The chord changes into the chorus never fail to blow me away
Imagine being a person and never having heard this song before. Crazy times.
It's crazy. But better late than never, right?
Feigning ignorance to get youtube views seems to be a popular gimmick these days
@@hobbesthegoblin I know she works in music for a living, but I was like 25 before I discovered Neil Young. Even then, it was after a friend recommended him to me. It is possible to have not heard this song before.
@@justinh6509 I didn't like Neil Young until I was in my 20's, I think it's the same for a lot of people. I was just being sarcastic, so many people have called out twinsthenewtrend for allegedly pretending they don't know pop songs (even SNL!) but really they just grew up in a a strict environment that didn't allow them access to music. Should've used sarcasm font, my bad
@@hobbesthegoblin Nah I shouldn't have taken it so serious. My apologies. I should've known, I've seen all the jokes made about twinsthenewtrend lately too. Lol
Too often, Neil was criticized for his voice. It was so nice to hear your reaction and enjoyment instead. I think he has one of the most emotionally expressive voices among the folk/rockers. I hope you listen to more of his music. Thank you.
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned that Neil also was the Y in CSNY ( Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young )
Probably 'cause CSN were way better without him, and he was way better without them tbh. Not gonna deny they did some good stuff together, but....
He was also in Buffalo Springfield.
@@nishtar8308 to be fair, deja vu is a masterpiece and he's on that
@@nishtar8308 CSN was great, almost too perfect IMO. Neil added the edge (vocally and instrumentally) and have not stopped serving him since. Check out CSNY '74 tour and you'll see who's boss. I do love Suite Judy Blue Eyes, a CSN masterpiece
@@evets6691 so was Steven Stills, their story is amazing
I’ve been waiting for this for ages. This is one of my favorite performances by any artist.
Please listen to more Neil Young. Especially Heart of Gold.
No kidding, I was like "She hasn't done this one yet?"
"doesn't mean that much to me to mean that much to you" Incredible lyric!
Neil Young solo acoustic is one of the most amazing performances you can experience.
His other song Heart of gold from this same set on BBC is also amazing.
Absolutely! I can't count how many times I have watched that video!
Fantastic performance and production. His voice, and the sound presentation were just great.
a man needs a maid is the highlight of this set for me.
Outstanding performance of Neil. “Don’t Let it Bring You Down” is probably my favourite song from this BBC concert special.
The entire album, Harvest Moon, is absolutely incredible.
Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and Gordon Lightfoot true Canadian legends!!!!
Don't forget the GREAT Leonard Cohen
My neighbor was married to Joni Mitchell. Interesting guy.
@Timothy Gray Don't say a dumb ass comment like that to a Canadian. Especially before Trump is removed from office. They are proud of the differences that makes them unique. It's like, how to instantly piss off a Chinese person, tell them they should be Japanese, or visa-versa.
@Timothy Gray Get bent
@@dougfielding8215 Don't speak for Canadians about Trump especially since you are ignorant of all facts and probably watch TV indoctrination..
"it's like early grunge"
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Neil Young is known as the godfather of grudge. He was a big inspiration to pearl jam and has worked with them throughout the career. Check out Neil and pearl performing together ❤️❤️
I have been an avid Neil Young fan for over 50 years. He has such beautiful talent not just in his voice, but his song writing abilities as well. He is a founding founder of farm aid with John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson.
Thank you, Neil, for the decades of phenomenal music!
Her initial reaction to Neils voice is everything. Made me smile too.
Come on Beth! Go down the rabbit hole that is Neill Young! Comes a Time. Harvest Moon. Helpless. ETC!!!!!👏👏👏👏
Have you heard k d lang's cover of "Helpless" from "Hymns of the 49th Parallel?"
Powderfinger, The needle and the damage done, Rockin in the free world, This song's for you, Other than Bob Dylan he;s the best writer of socially significant songs in our times.
Sugar Mountain
Rockin' in the free world.
Harvest Moon is just a gorgeous song.
Makes me happy that you smiled and closed your eyes immediately! Let's just say, Neil is my favorite all time artist! You say it's where his voice sits, I say it's where his soul sits.
Very well said 💜👍
I agree with you. I remember buying Heart of Gold, the 45. I wish I could say from then on he was my favorite. But I was like most kids and loved what was popular. But from my college years on I loved Neil Young.
Neil's in my top 3 all time. He's still incredible live
Same here. My three, and three different sounds. In no particular order because at any one time they jump around.
The Beatles
Bruce Springsteen
Neil Young
Nobody can imitate Neil Young. One of a kind.
It definatley influenced grunge. Kurt put a quote from a neil young song in his suicide note. "It's better to burn out than to fade away'.
Plus he's a huge hero and inspiration of Eddie Vedder's
Neil probably regretted the lyric the second he found that out.
@@Vince-lq3ve It did, Neil said it messed with his head for years after finding out...
@@mafiablokes Kurt Cobain did NOT commit suicide !
Neil Young is one of those singers that as soon as he starts you know it's him.
The “Rust never sleeps” live video concert is one of my favourite live performances ever
Re: "It's a bit like early grunge"
You have no idea. Not only is he a bit of an influence vocally on folks like Kurt Cobain, but he also started experimenting with noisy, feedback-drenched guitar noise a few years before grunge started. Also, you probably know him as one member of CSNY.
Also highly credited by Pearl Jam as an influencer.
I was going to say that Beth was making me feel old not knowing what a legend Neil Young is and I was going to recommend she turns her ears onto Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young ... where he was the one who wasn't a 'good' singer :lol:. Here's a particular favourite of mine - ua-cam.com/video/lh67x9iDCjg/v-deo.html
In terms of PJ, I find that even tho Vedder is baritone, so many of their songs sound like something Young would’ve written & sung himself.
I grew up in Neil's era And Neil was doing grunge in the late 60's with His guitar sounds definitely leaning in that direction! Not in the folk stuff so much but if you listen to 'Cinnamon Girl' Neil young's guitar riffs and sound is definitely dirty awesome! Canadian Born actually Beth! He only just became a Citizen of America before the 2020 Election because He wanted to vote against Trump! But Neil is a true Icon in Folk rock and Grunge! One of my faves!
@@dallassukerkin6878 Prefer Ohio, but so many to pick from. But, in Beth's defence, I don't think CSN(&Y) had as much of an impact in the UK as they had in Leftpondia; they certainly aren't played on British radio very often
God damn his voice is hauntingly amazing.
Neil started his first band in my hometown of Winnipeg....they were called The Squires. His first recording was done at a local radio station, and the producer told him something like, "you're a great musician kid, but you'll never make it as a singer". He is still very beloved in Winnipeg, and often calls it his home.
This was a great video to watch!
I loved Neil Young before I ever heard his voice. I was learning guitar, and the book was filled with his songs. Every one of them was amazing. He is one of the greatest songwriters of the last century.
I learned guitar along with Neil in the late 60s. My first guitar strap in 1969 had the same peace symbols as one Neil used for years
His guitar playing is also brilliant.
Neil is one of the best lyricists in the business, just listen to his meanings, political, soulful, loving, once you are hooked, there is no going back, his discography is almost second to no 'one!
The tone, power and feeling of all of his singing is impressive, but those high notes are quite astonishing.
Back in the early 70s I was living in Austin, Texas and had the good fortune of getting to see Neil Young in concert. Great show and performance. One thing that a lot of folks don't know, you see a little of it in the video here, is that Neil Yong is a great story teller! He spends almost more time talking and telling stories than actually singing, and I can tell you it works. He's very funny and extremely entertaining! The whole package for a really great folk singer and storyteller! Love your channel!
You never need a lyric sheet listening to Neil. You hear every word clearly and he is such a brilliant songwriter, you can get lost in the words themselves.
Neil...wow...I love when a younger generation finds an appreciation for classic and massively influencial artists who were famous before their time...great stuff 🔥
Some people hate his voice, I’ve loved it forever...no wrongs or rights, just personal tastes. He sings about deep topics with honesty and emotion, which to me resonates very strongly.
Funny fact: she talks about grunge and Neil actually made an album with Pearl Jam in 1995 named Mirror Ball.
There is a reason he is called the godfather of grunge xD
Fun Fact 2: Neil wore flannel on occasion as he came from Canada.
I've seen him referred to as "Ol' Shaky" in the music press due to his distinctive voice. He is a genius songwriter and Neil always did what Neil wanted, no matter if the fans liked it or not. Legend.
I expected a vocal coach to hate Young’s voice. People have been telling me “he can’t sing” for years. It’s official, he CAN.
@@artdeco5464 "just saying..." a bunch of bullshit. You don't know what you are talking about. If you don't like the sound of his voice that only reveals that you don't like the sound of his voice. That's fine, these things are subjective. What isn't subjective are the actual parameters in which people's singing voices are evaluated. He was in pitch. His phrasing and clarity were spot on. His breathing was good and his ability to convey emotion is amongst the best there is. In a nutshell, Neil can sing, regardless of if it appeals to you or not.
@@seanmcaleavy2369 exactly. "just saying..." the lame salutation of trolls and idiots who smugly think they landed a zinger.
@@seanmcaleavy2369Love Neil, love his voice (best fit between song and singer ever) but he has been known to sing flat on occasion ua-cam.com/video/zKceNid5grg/v-deo.html Go to 3:45
@UCdsNoCczffvHWDCWPbx9k7w So what? That is part of his style. Tonights the Night is my favorite album of all time and on it, there are many instances of vocal raggedness and it fits the album perfectly. Alternately, on the live album from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, his voice sounds perfectly pitched and clear as a bell. My comment here was to point out that to say Neil can't sing is just a stupid statement to make. Because he can sing. He is a very effective singer, many times fitting his voice to perfectly suit the feeling of the song.
@@artdeco5464 I think you missed the gist of Joe Branch's reply and just who it is that he is comparing to a smug and idiotic troll.
Discovered Neil Young in the 90's. His music is timeless. A true, real talent. ❤
Neil Young is a great lyricist and songwriter you should check out his "heart of gold", "hey hey my my'" or "cortez the killer''
Great songs
These lyrics are thoughtful and timeless. Neil is really good at what he does. Yes my dear, he does make this look easy. I am so pleased that folks your age are discovering these artists and their work. Thank you girl...
I’m an old guy and watching the young trained musicians discover new-to-them artists puts a smile on my face. I’m sure she’s very talented and knowledgeable....but geez Neil Youngmone of my old favorites?
As far as I’m concerned, one person with a guitar and their voice is as brave and honest as a performance can get... and Neil is one of the masters.
Niel is a master at his Craft he is in the ICON line along with Bob Dylan
My favourite Neil Young is "Needle And The Damage Done". It's a powerful social comment and a mournful lament at once.
A good version to watch is the MTV Unplugged performance. It's about 20 years later than this clip, but his voice hasn't changed much.
You should listen to Needle of Death by Bert Jansch, Neil young admits he wrote the Needle and the Damage done after hearing and being moved by Needle of Death.
Mine is Harvest but thats im my top 3 for sure
Surprised to hear that Beth never heard Neil! I couldn't imagine not hearing Neil Young, this song in general just means so much to me and a whole of others I imagine :)
I always felt Neil was the guy that truly runs the story in his mind as he's singing it just looks like it in his face and I think that's a big part of how his acoustic music comes through there's so many singers like that it seems like.
I loved seeing Beth’s reaction to hearing his voice for the first time!
At this same performance he does a great rendition of "Heart of Gold" with harmonica.
After the Gold Rush is one of the best albums ever made.
@Bill Taggart Funny cause After the Gold Rush makes me wish it was 30 years ago!
Crosby, Stills & Nash also saw and heard something they liked when he joined up with them 😀 Another Canadian Talent!
He had toured with Stills and then joined up with him in the Buffalo Springfield
How come no one seems to write songs like this these days?... Pure genius
From Algeria, Mr young is one of the most talented artist walked on earth
today Neil Young is that "old man" He at one time was part of Crosby Stills Nash and Young back in the 70s
What happened to Neil Young? He became Neil Old.
He's Canadian like Jon Mitchell.
The comment I thought of as soon as she said Joni Mitchell.
He's Canadian and American and has lived in California since the mid-1960s. She's Canadian and lives in BC.
Both grew up in western Canada as well - he Manitoba and she Saskatchewan.
@@BluegillGreg Yeah, but he doesn't speak American. He sounds western Canadian singing and speaking
@@brentm9848 Eh, I took her "American" as NORTH American.
Oh my...he was so young back then! Playing my adolescence here.:)
Technically speaking, he was Young then, and remains (Neil) Young, today!
@@grouchomarxist666 Haha...you're absolutely right!
I'm 62 and have been a Neil Young fan since I was about 15 or so. I'm glad you found him and can tell you're going to listen to a LOT of his music. Glad you discovered him!!
Beth hears tone, rhythm, singing on the consonants and it allows me to hear what I never had a clue was there. And the really strange thing is she is just discovering this guy, who I knew in the 70's and this is a very young Neil Young, but she discovers him 50 years later and she makes him entirely fresh for me. She is really quite amazing, magical really.
You want to see him pissed off when he does "Hey hey, my my" at Farm Aid.
Gets me every time.
Neil Young "Cinnamon Girl"
one of the best songs ever!!
Yes, along with "Powderfinger", "Hey hey, my, my", "Heart of gold" and and and…
1
Out on the Weekend
2 Down by the River
3 Old Man
4 Cowgirl in the Sand
5 Alabama
6 Tell Me Why
7 Country Girl
8 Heart of Gold
9 Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing
10 Danger Bird
11 Cortez the Killer
12 Mellow My Mind
13 Through My Sails
14 Expecting to Fly
15 Don't Let it Bring You Down
16 The Losing End (When You're on)
17 Albuquerque
18 Southern Man
19 Powderfinger
20 Like a Hurricane
Best albums: 1)Harvest 2)Everybody Knows...3) After the Gold Rush
Most underrated/underappreciated album: Zuma
@@philippmetzger1126 amen to that!
Dose he have any truly bad songs.
I believe you on that I love Neil young I will be honest with you I sing one of his songs rocking in the free world
I love her expressions when she hears Neil sing.
The guitar alone is clear like how he sings his playing is pure honesty
Neil’s right hand is just a metronome.
"It's like early grunge isn't it?" You know, I lived through that era yet I never thought about it before now... but it rings true. Wonderful observation.
he was influential to most of the big grunge bands, at least in part.
@@JungleScene HE did a collaboration with Pearl Jam.
Hereabouts, (on the left side of the Atlantic) Neil is known as the godfather of grunge. BTW, Neil is Canadian. Joni is also and they have definitely influenced each other. Neil wrote "Sugar Mountain"; Joni followed that with "Circle Game."
I remember a tv documentary that covered the early 70's Laurel Canyon set - centred around CSNY and Joni Mitchell. They're all interconnected.
And Joni to Leonard Cohen to kd Lang though his songs.
And Joni to James Taylor to Carly Simon.
And Joni to The Eagles, and through Glenn Frye to Bob Seger.
Canada is in America. North America.
@@sandradkennedy Yes, it is. Also on the left side of the Atlantic. Thanks for the geography lesson.
You’re missing the point, I think. It’s not about if he is himself an American or a Canadian. It’s about his pronunciation, his accent, specifically on the words “man” and, earlier, “been.” There are a few subtle, general differences between US and Canadian vowels, similar to other regional variations in North America (for instance, they pronounce “out” as “oot” in much of Canada and also in Tidewater Virginia), but much less than the differences of either from British speech, which is what Beth is comparing to. Neil Young’s “national origin,” though obviously related to his accent, is simply irrelevant to the point Beth is making in the video; it’s accurate for a Brit to call his accent on these words in this clip “American.”
Did it ever strike you that Alex Trebek, Michael J. Fox, Martin Short, Donald Sutherland, William Shatner, or Lorne Greene didn’t really sound like Americans, because their (Canadian) accents were off? No? Same point.
(Some Canadians do in fact pronounce “been” with a long “e,” like the Brits (I think Peter Jennings used to say that), but Neil sings (phonetically), “I’ve [bin] first and last,” like most North Americans.)
On the note of Grunge, He toured with "Pearl Jam" and at the end of the show they would jam with him to his song "Keep Rocking in The Free World"...
Doot doodle oot doot....
Best version of ' Rocking in The Free World'
ua-cam.com/video/hvtdbfI1sqQ/v-deo.html
Pearl Jam also play on one of his best 90s records, mirror ball
I'm 42 and have been a fan of Neil Young for over 25 years. There are few singers who can emote as much as he can with so little effort. I'm glad you found him too, Beth, and I hope you enjoy many more listens.
Neil is probably the top songwriter/singer(not to mention his insane guitar props, electric and acoustic both) of the 20th century. I could rattle off 20 great songs written by Neil off the top of my head, easily. Check out “cinnamon girl” and “down by the river” “cowgirl in the sand” to start, that’s some true, unparalleled rock and roll. Love his folk/country songs too, but Neil & Crazy horse is truly phenomenal.
Neil has been a superstar in every decade since the 1970's. This song is from Harvest the #1 album of the year 1972.
When I hear this song I'm taken back to my bedroom in the early 70s, in southern Alberta, with my radio, record player, and a black Light glowing purple. I like his Four Strong Winds since he mentions Alberta.
Listen to 'The Needle and the Damage Done' - heroin, like with Kurt, Chris (Cornell) and Layne and many other in the Seattle 'Grunge' scene, Neil knew all about it. There's a thru-thread there certainly - especially with the Unplugged concerts you can really feel it.
He wrote that song way before those dudes even started
And he "knew all about it" not because he was a user himself, but because of the terrible toll it took on people he knew. Danny Whitten, dead; Bruce Berry, dead; and probably lots of others he knew whose lives got truly messed up because of H.
@@anthonyc1883 "Tonight's the Night" is all about that loss
He’s incredibly talented on sooooo many levels , unique guitarist, lyrics unsurpassed, one of the few rock geniuses
Beth, your emotional expression at 1:28....these are the moments that make us love music - sharing music - and coming back to music! It may sound weird, but I shed tears watching your reaction to this...as Neil sang out.
-An Old Man Musician
Well, he is from Canada. You might also listen to "Helpless".
Does he have a house or ever bothered to have one back in Canada to spend time in?
@@paolocoletti1574 When I visited Omemee in 2010, I was told by the librarian/local historian that his brother Bob still lives there and their Dad’s estate is there (they won’t tell you where for privacy) - Neil has stayed prior to concerts in Toronto. Prior to his recording of the Massey Hall concert in Journeys 2011 the dvd starts him off in Omemee. Neil also returned to Omemee in 2017 for a return home concert where he was seen in Peterborough for lunch.
Helpless is an incredible song, very underrated.
Neil just returned to Omemee again - according to Rolling Stone Magazine Dec 21,2020. www.mykawartha.com/news-story/10295218-neil-young-returns-to-omemee-s-coronation-hall-for-pandemic-performance/?fbclid=IwAR0tJj2VFaeXH1gvUg9m7VcEocCv1obVKj8mczbc3WdBw8RUXgzOVBo7j-Y
@@paolocoletti1574 besides being a troll, what is your point? You determined to display ignorance and arrogance at the same time?
kurt cobain quotes neil young on his suicide letter: "it's better to burn out than to fade away" from the song "hey hey, my my (into the black)"
also neil is very close friends with eddie vedder (pearl jam), they have multiple projects together AND eddie was actually the guy who made the speach for neil's induction into the rock and roll hall of fame :)
and personally "down by the river" is my fav neil song ^_^
Oasis did fun cover versions of "Hey Hey, My My"
For me it’s “this notes for you”.
Yes, and by all accounts this haunted Neil. He responded to Kurt's death with the characteristically bleak and beautiful Sleeps With Angels.
Agreed!! Down By the River is an incredible song
I was going to write exactly that. So, yeah, you could say he had an influence on Kurt Cobain.
Well done girl, you've only got another 60+ of he's albums to get through .
I used to work security for concerts and thought I was working a Neil Diamond concert and it was Neil Young. Arguably the best show I have ever seen. Top 3 for sure. And this was recently as an older man. He was throwing out to the crowd organic homegrown cherries if you can believe it.
I just saw him live on 04-22-23 . His voice is still incredible. And yes , it's been said before, he is the grandfather of grunge - but so much more as well. What an honor to see him perform live.
Beth you need to listen to CSNY/Crosby, Stills Nash and Young, of which Neil Young has been a member. Their vocal harmonies are special to say the least.
Definitely should check them out for their beautiful harmonies.
He's always been a hugely underrated singer.
Neil Young is one of the very best singer / songwriters ever. My hero. His songs simply hit you straight in the heart.
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Neil & his D45 ringing like a bell a match made in heaven. Canadian btw 🙂
Neil's singing style reminds me of Gordon Lightfoot. Both are from Canada and very good at their craft! Very smooth and a lot of vocal style and warmth! And each of them could pick the guitar really well..... ENJOY!!!!! You mentioned Joni. She too is from the north of us in Canada. Another wonderful artist!!!!! Beth, Neil was grunge, before there was grunge! He is an amazing and gifted artist........... A gift from heaven above!!!! Take care.
Another reason for his posture is problems with his back. This was shortly before his surgery.
He had the discs removed and continued on.
Beth could give Stevie Ray Vaughan leave my little girl alone live in Austin Texas a listen. Taken 30 years ago way too soon one of the best blues artist of our generation.
"Doesn't mean that much to me to mean that much to you" Great Line!!
Neil Unplugged & with a harmonica - always great listening...😉
Niel young has been panned for his singing many times, however for me his sound, his imperfections are what makes me feel real and are perfect for me.