You totally got it - A suite in music is a collection of short, individual pieces or movements that are performed in a sequence and are usually connected by themes or tonalities.
David Crosby was with the Byrds, Stephen Stills was with The Buffalo Springfield and Graham Nash The Hollies. Stills wrote this song about his ex girlfriend singer song writer Judy Collins who he was trying to get back together with.
This is why headphones are so necessary!! When I was a kid, I usually heard music only on my transistor radio or the car radio. Now with a great set of headphones it's like discovering these songs anew. And the stereo effect for this song is awesome.
You just stumbled into another legend of music. They all came from previous successful bands, and their first public performance was on stage at Woodstock in front of half a million people.
This was the music of my later high school years. How blessed was I to have had the Beatles and the British invasion from the time I was about 10 and then have it all evolved into music like Crosby stills, and Nash! I do count myself as very blessed. Glad to see you enjoying it and you got it 100%. A 'suite' in music is different melodies or ideas strung into one song. I think one of my favorites by them is Southern Cross.
The first guy is Graham Nash. He was with the band the Hollies. His biggest hit was probably "Teach Your Children", a song with this band. The next guy is Stephen Stills. He was in a band called Buffalo Springfield. He wrote and sung this song. He had a pretty big solo hit with Love the One You're With. The last guy is David Crosby. He was in the band the Byrds and co-wrote, maybe their biggest hit. "Eight Miles High". My favorite song by the band is "Just a Song Before I Go".
They were all very accomplished before getting together. The Hollies had a string of big hits in the '60s, as did the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield. Stills is a phenomenal writer and guitarist; most of the great acoustic and electric guitar work you hear from this group is Stills, with a little Crosby and Young thrown in.
@@stuBdoc Now you got me wanting to name drop a few more songs. "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by the Hollies. And "Ohio" with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Yeah, we've added Neil Young to the mix. He was in Buffalo Springfield with Stills, used to play with Rick James (yep, "Super Freak" Rick James), and has a long string of recommendations of his own.
The studio recording of Stephen Stills string multitracks is unmatched. His tone of his wailing Gibson Flying V sailing over the chorus is stunning. Graham Nash and David Crosby harmonizing as one voice backing Stills soaring vocalizing call & response. This is a masterpiece.
It’s fun watching this young man fall into the various rabbit holes of the bands he reacts to. All analog recording no auto tune, just raw talent. What is fascinating is that these talented people got together to share their love of music and combining their individual creativity, not to make money for money’s sake.
Really fun to see someone enjoy for the first time, music I have known and loved for decades. It immortalizes the music by delivering it to a new generation. Thank you and Keep it rockin' Now 🎶🎶🎵🎶🔥💯✌️☮️🕊️ It is about a guy trying to hang on to a girl (Judy Collins) who was leaving him. These are a collection his poems to her, a lá : Suite Judy Blue Eyes 🩵
This song is just glorious, loved the joy on your face listening to this. These guys each were in other popular bands- then they got together and came up with this. Neil Young - another huge huge talent in his own right also makes some guest appearances. Keep going with these guys, there are a bunch of excellent songs to discover.
WQent to a Green Peace event in Ventura CA in 1979 billed as Graham Nash and friends.... Turned out to be Nash, Crosby, Stills, Jackson Browne and Poco. What a night.
"Echo in the Canyon" is a great documentary about Laurel Canyon, CA where these guys along with great 60's artists (Jackson Browne, The Mamas & The Papas, etc) lived and hung out together. It is hosted by Jakob Dylan (son of Bob Dylan) and he "interviews" several of these guys about the parties, relationships, fights, etc. It came out in 2018. Hope you can sit and watch it sometime. Has a soundtrack too and at the end, Neil Young (also once with these guys; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) plays an epic guitar solo. It makes one kind of sad to see these great musicians in their youth and then in present time. Time flies, so enjoy every minute!
When I saw this song posted I was like smash that start button! He’s gonna LOVE this!! CSN were a great group of top tier musicians. Love your reactions. You got such good energy!! Btw I was in high school when this was out. Part of the soundtrack of my coming of age. We knew then we were living in a musical renaissance. It was the best.
The actual title is "Suite Judy Blue Eyes" which means there are actually 3 songs within the one. This is classic CSN. and probably the greatest harmonies of all time. This is only the tip of the iceberg, and definitely worth a deep dive! Thanks so much for another great reaction and taking me back to my youth! Merry Christmas! ✌💙✌
You are correct. This particular track consists of a few separate songs strung together, which is why they called it a 'suite'. On the cover photo (L-R) are Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, and David Crosby. In this song, Stills sings the lead. The harmonies are Nash singing the higher register, Crosby sings the middle, and Stills has the lower part. Whether they sing together or separately, each of them have absolutely beautiful voices.
Love watching young people react to the music that was popular when I was in high school! Great reaction, keep expanding your horizons! Their first album, "Crosby, Stills, & Nash" is the epitome of Classic Rock. "Marrakesh Express", "You Don't Have to Cry", "Pre-Road Downs", and "Helplessly Hoping" are my favorites along with this one. Neil Young, who was in the Buffalo Springfield with Steven Stills, joined the band later, and as CSN&Y they came up with a second masterpiece album called "Deja Vu", filled with more classic rock songs that pretty much every boomer knows and loves.
Merry Christmas to you too. I'm 23 and I have to work but I will be listening to music all day. I gotta have music when I work. Enjoy your holiday and stay safe. ❤❤
Brilliant stuff. Part of the fabric of my life. Funny story about the album cover. In order, that's Graham Nash, Stephen Stills and David Crosby. They took the picture outside a derelict house, with a ruined couch outside. A few days later they realised they were sitting in the wrong order, so they went back to take another pic, with Crosby, Stills and Nash sitting in the right order. But the house had gone. They'd demolished it!
I'm 71 now and to my utter disgrace i didn't listen to CSN until I was in my mid 50's. I really enjoy watching your generation listen to, enjoy and appreciate our boomer music. Another hole to go down is Pink Floyd, especially Comfortably Numb live, the 1994 Pulse concert!!😁😁🇬🇧
The guy in the middle is Stephen Stills who wrote this song. He was a great guitarist and played many other instruments too. His most famous song was "For What it's Worth" that he wrote with his first band called Buffalo Springfield a few years earlier than this. These 3 guys could sing and always had great harmonies. When touring, they brought in Neil Young because they needed another guitar player. This album and a follow up album called "Deja Vu" which including Neil Young, were two of the most influential rock albums of it time. This was released in 1969 or 1970, right in the middle of the classic rock era.
Stephen is playing all of the instruments on this. It is a "suite", a combination of several tunes. The main drive is Stephen on acoustic guitar tuned to EEEEBE. He's singing lead vocal with Graham and David singing harmony. On the Woodstock documentary, it's just his guitar and the three of them singing. It is a classic. On the film, Stephen says "This is the second time we've played in front of people and we're scared "Sh-tless". lol
They are why I fell in love with harmony singing - and why I now love Pentatonix. They sound so amazing together - had this album and many others. still remember all of the words to these songs. With albums, usually there was an insert with song lyrics, and I would sit on the floor with it and play them over and over until I had them memorized.
Guess who is playing the bass. Stills. And all (ALL) the guitars. And the percussion. All of it. He wrote it, sings lead, played all instrumentation. Arranged. Produced. Yes, it's a masterwork.
Full song title is "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes". The cover photo left to right ...Graham Nash (High Harmony), Stephen Stills (Lead Vocal/ pretty much all instruments), and David Crosby (mid/low harmonies).
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Dreezy! I loved your reaction to this song! I always stay until the end, otherwise what is the point of coming in at all! Your smile said all that needed to be said about how you felt for this song!
Band from left to right - Graham Nash, Stephen Stills & David Crosby. The first time they played together was at Woodstock in 1969. After that appearance, their careers took off like a rocket.
The "lead" singer is Stephen Stills, who also is the main guitar player. The beautiful harmonies are Graham Nash (the high parts) and David Crosby. But they each sing lead on the songs that they each wrote
Stephen Stills, Lead vocals and bass!!! album cover, on top Grahm Nash, Stephen Stills, David Crosby (L-R) all wrote, sang and play multi-instruments with Stephen playing the most. lead vocals were handled mostly by the writer (like the Beatles) with all 3 on harmonies freaking awesome. a rabbit hole you will NOT regret, don't EVER overlook their lyrics!!!!! past hx./bands they came from, Buffalo Springfield, The Hollies and The Byrds all of which were pretty successful in their own right. don't for Neil Young!!!
The boys accidentally posed opposite of their names for this album cover photo. The guy to the right is David Crosby, the middle is Steven Stills and the left is Graham Nash. So much of their music to explore. So many performers from this era to experience. Welcome aboard the trip.
Wikipedia can fill you in on Crosby, Stills and Nash individually, including their earlier collaborations with other major artists like Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield, and more! I had the privilege of seeing them in concert in 1976 and 2013!
I forgot to mention we went to sleep that one night at Woodstock their first night together on stage. 3 days of peace & love in August 1969 in front of 0ver 400,000 star children.
So glad you discovered this amazing group- on this song, Stephen Stills is the lead vocal- Graham Nash the upper register and David Crosby has and amazing voice also. As you listen to them, you will begin to distinguish their different voices. Mostly if they wrote the song, they are the lead singer. They blew everyone away when they came out. Never tire of their albums and songs. Stills was dubbed “Many Hands” because he’s able To Play so many instruments masterfully.
From this fine album you can now go further back in time - Buffalo Springfield, Byrds, Hollie’s - and then into their future solo offerings. I can recommend it ALL! Stills also wrote Something’s Happening Here/Buffalo Springfield. You will have so much pleasure going down this rabbit hole of music!!! ☮️💜🎶
I know how you feel. I was right around your age when I discovered CSN. Of course, that was over 40 years ago, but I can still relate. You'll love this rabbit hole.
Also need to check out Crosby, Stills , Nash and Young (neil young who played in Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills) songs: Ohio, Carry On, Almost Cut My Hair, Helplessly Hoping..so many good songs
This trio was amazing, & you should also check out some of their music when Neil Young joined them. You'll never go wrong with any of their catalogues.
We had nothing but the best music. I doubt I was the only one harmonizing along. I don't have a particular favorite of theirs. The song Wooden Ships might be a little appropriate for today's atmosphere. It features some of Stephen Stills best 12 string guitar playing. It was one of their big songs that Woodstock. And they performed it there with Jefferson Starship. David. Crosby and Graham Nash sang with David Gilmour on his album On A Island tour I suggest you listen to some Hollies or Buffalo Springfield also. 🤠🐂
So glad you are enjoying these songs Its really a great experience If u get a chance check out The Doobie brothers too: Black water and long train running are 2 good ones Youre really going to start enjoying all the instruments in some of the older artists not onlt guitars and drums but harmonicas , flutes, banjos stuff you rarely hear today Loving the reactions
You'd probably understand why this sounds like more than one song if you notice the title is "Suite Judy Blue Eyes." It's a suite. The order on the couch is Nash, Stills, and Crosby. I'm so glad you found this. You have great musical sense. You'll have a good time exploring CSN.🤘😎❤
Great reaction. You realized halfway through the song - it's not one piece, it's a group of several musical pieces put together. The musical term is a "suite", and the proper name of this piece is "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes". It was written by Stephen Stills, who was desperately in love at the time with the very beautiful folk singer Judy Collins (she rejected him though). The Spanish section is there because Stephen's dad was US military, and the family moved to several Spanish-speaking areas, including El Salvador. Apparently it's not very good Spanish, but that's OK because it's just song lyrics...
So love your reactions, after your reaction to Venture a Highway by America, you wanted other suggestions, told you a few good ones, and after I left the comment, thought of another one,..Firefall, and their song "Strange Way" has, like this song , a departure of sorts, a nice touch of jazz,..you might fancy it, hope so, do keep going, love your discovering this old music, and that it's all new to you, Godspeed, Peace ✌️
Judy Collins, for whom the song was written, said that the naming of days when he could come see her in the 2nd section were based on when her therapist appointments were. Apparently it was not a healthy relationship, and when Stills presented this song to her, she said it was a great song, but they're still not getting back together.
Nobody does 3 part harmony like CSN. Graham Nash is the one on the left in the jean jacket. I believe he sang the highest parts. He was originally in The Hollies. Stephen Stills is in the middle. He was previously in Buffalo Springfield, and David Crosby is on the right with the mustache. He was originally in The Byrds. My favorite songs by them are probably Woodstock, Love The One You're With, and Southern Cross, but they have a LOT of good songs.
Oh now you've done it. This is some great stuff here. Most of the lead guitar work on this album, as far as I know, is Stephen Stills. I have loved him since "Love the One You're With", some of his early solo work. He's up there with the best of the guitarists. Of course, their voices together are magic. That is also Stephen doing the main vocals at the end, with Crosby and Nash backing. After listening a bit, you will be able to pick up which one is singing. Stephen has a great falsetto and a slight southern accent. Graham has an English accent, to me he is the easiest to pick out. David has a warm, clear, beautiful voice. On the album cover, Stephen Stills is middle, David Crosby is right, Graham Nash is left. They mentioned in an interview that the album cover names are not in the same order as they are sitting. A mistake that got through. The next album, "DeJaVu", has the addition of Neil Young, which adds some crunchy edge to Stephen's bluesy guitar. Stephen Stills and Neil Young were in the band Buffalo Springfield before C, S & N (and sometimes Y) was formed. Buffalo Springfield had some notable hits in the late 60's. One classic is, "For What it's Worth". The first two albums (C, S & N and DeJaVu) are must haves in any record collection.
The lead vocal is Stephen Stills. Do yourself a favor and check out his "Nothing To Do But Today" record. Saw Graham Nash in Newport News, VA a few years ago. He was like a talking Rock-N-Roll museum explaining everything about each and every song, including personal histories. The most performer-to-audience interactive concert I have ever attended...... and at 67 years of age I have been to a few shows! Great reaction. This hole is very deep, jump on in.
They were called a " super group". All three were from very successful 60's bands, Crosby, from the Byrds, Stills from Buffalo Springfield, whose song " For What It's Worth" was a seminal protest song of the 60's, and Nash from the Hollies. There were a few other musicians then, who got together in different iterations with them, with others, like Neil Young, also a very successful musician. They all knew each other, lived in the same area, all stunningly talented. These were the sort of Laurel Canyon people- L.A.(I believe) bands, a whole other bunch of people like the Grateful Dead, and Jefferson Airplane were some of the San Francisco musicians who were doing the same thing, doing albums together in different combinations.
From left to right Graham Nash Stephen Stills, David Crosby. Stephen Stills is a lead singer on this song. Harmonies are uncanny compare to the Eagles as the best harmonizing bands ever. A few more songs to listen to is Helplessly Hoping &Carry On ,South Cross just amazing.
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Pretty cool, eh. We used to all sing this around the poker table. Saw them twice
One of my favorites is "Carry On", but there are so many great ones, some including Neil Young (CSNY, or Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young).
The one in the jean jacket is Graham Nash, The plaid is David Crosby, The one in the centre is Stephen Stills..
You totally got it - A suite in music is a collection of short, individual pieces or movements that are performed in a sequence and are usually connected by themes or tonalities.
“Don’t let the past remind us of what we are not now..”. Great advice as we all grow older.
David Crosby was with the Byrds, Stephen Stills was with The Buffalo Springfield and Graham Nash The Hollies. Stills wrote this song about his ex girlfriend singer song writer Judy Collins who he was trying to get back together with.
This is why headphones are so necessary!! When I was a kid, I usually heard music only on my transistor radio or the car radio. Now with a great set of headphones it's like discovering these songs anew. And the stereo effect for this song is awesome.
You just stumbled into another legend of music. They all came from previous successful bands, and their first public performance was on stage at Woodstock in front of half a million people.
That performance from the Woodstock movie would be a great live one to review!
Another great 'Super Group's. A great rabbit hole to go down!!😁🇬🇧😊
They played this at Woodstock 55 years ago and anyone who heard it reacted like you. These guys are one of a kind as this song remains to this day
This was the music of my later high school years. How blessed was I to have had the Beatles and the British invasion from the time I was about 10 and then have it all evolved into music like Crosby stills, and Nash! I do count myself as very blessed. Glad to see you enjoying it and you got it 100%. A 'suite' in music is different melodies or ideas strung into one song. I think one of my favorites by them is Southern Cross.
This entire album is perfection
The first guy is Graham Nash. He was with the band the Hollies. His biggest hit was probably "Teach Your Children", a song with this band. The next guy is Stephen Stills. He was in a band called Buffalo Springfield. He wrote and sung this song. He had a pretty big solo hit with Love the One You're With. The last guy is David Crosby. He was in the band the Byrds and co-wrote, maybe their biggest hit. "Eight Miles High". My favorite song by the band is "Just a Song Before I Go".
Seconding ‘Just a Song Before I Go”
They were all very accomplished before getting together. The Hollies had a string of big hits in the '60s, as did the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield. Stills is a phenomenal writer and guitarist; most of the great acoustic and electric guitar work you hear from this group is Stills, with a little Crosby and Young thrown in.
@@stuBdoc Now you got me wanting to name drop a few more songs. "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by the Hollies. And "Ohio" with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Yeah, we've added Neil Young to the mix. He was in Buffalo Springfield with Stills, used to play with Rick James (yep, "Super Freak" Rick James), and has a long string of recommendations of his own.
Cute story about why they are in the Nash, Stills & Crosby on the cover photograph. Look up Henry Diltz, their friend and the photographer!
We were SO LUCKY to geow up with this awesome music! Im so happy you are discovering and appreciating it!❤
Those were the days, weren't they?!
You are so right about this being a masterpiece. I lived through the 60's and the 70's and to this day this is one of my favorite songs.
Crosby Stills Nash and Young- also incredible!!
The studio recording of Stephen Stills string multitracks is unmatched. His tone of his wailing Gibson Flying V sailing over the chorus is stunning. Graham Nash and David Crosby harmonizing as one voice backing Stills soaring vocalizing call & response. This is a masterpiece.
It’s fun watching this young man fall into the various rabbit holes of the bands he reacts to. All analog recording no auto tune, just raw talent.
What is fascinating is that these talented people got together to share their love of music and combining their individual creativity, not to make money for money’s sake.
Their harmonies are absolutely amazing.
Definitely inspired the Grateful Dead to give it a shot in 1970
Really fun to see someone enjoy for the first time, music I have known and loved for decades. It immortalizes the music by delivering it to a new generation. Thank you and Keep it rockin' Now 🎶🎶🎵🎶🔥💯✌️☮️🕊️
It is about a guy trying to hang on to a girl (Judy Collins) who was leaving him. These are a collection his poems to her, a lá : Suite Judy Blue Eyes 🩵
Their Harmonies are on fire! Them and Eagles harmonies were incredible!❤
Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction. This is what I grew up on. How blessed was I?
As was I❤
This song is just glorious, loved the joy on your face listening to this. These guys each were in other popular bands- then they got together and came up with this. Neil Young - another huge huge talent in his own right also makes some guest appearances. Keep going with these guys, there are a bunch of excellent songs to discover.
Definitely watch the video of this live at Woodstock. It will blow you away!
WQent to a Green Peace event in Ventura CA in 1979 billed as Graham Nash and friends.... Turned out to be Nash, Crosby, Stills, Jackson Browne and Poco. What a night.
"Echo in the Canyon" is a great documentary about Laurel Canyon, CA where these guys along with great 60's artists (Jackson Browne, The Mamas & The Papas, etc) lived and hung out together. It is hosted by Jakob Dylan (son of Bob Dylan) and he "interviews" several of these guys about the parties, relationships, fights, etc. It came out in 2018. Hope you can sit and watch it sometime. Has a soundtrack too and at the end, Neil Young (also once with these guys; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) plays an epic guitar solo. It makes one kind of sad to see these great musicians in their youth and then in present time. Time flies, so enjoy every minute!
Yes. 💯
Yes, they were heavily Laurel Canyon but recorded early in SF. Collaborated with the Jefferson Airplane/Starship and Grateful Dead.
When I saw this song posted I was like smash that start button! He’s gonna LOVE this!! CSN were a great group of top tier musicians. Love your reactions. You got such good energy!! Btw I was in high school when this was out. Part of the soundtrack of my coming of age. We knew then we were living in a musical renaissance. It was the best.
The actual title is "Suite Judy Blue Eyes" which means there are actually 3 songs within the one. This is classic CSN. and probably the greatest harmonies of all time. This is only the tip of the iceberg, and definitely worth a deep dive! Thanks so much for another great reaction and taking me back to my youth! Merry Christmas! ✌💙✌
They could sing the phone book in harmony, and make it sound wonderful!
You are correct. This particular track consists of a few separate songs strung together, which is why they called it a 'suite'. On the cover photo (L-R) are Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, and David Crosby. In this song, Stills sings the lead. The harmonies are Nash singing the higher register, Crosby sings the middle, and Stills has the lower part. Whether they sing together or separately, each of them have absolutely beautiful voices.
Love watching young people react to the music that was popular when I was in high school! Great reaction, keep expanding your horizons! Their first album, "Crosby, Stills, & Nash" is the epitome of Classic Rock. "Marrakesh Express", "You Don't Have to Cry", "Pre-Road Downs", and "Helplessly Hoping" are my favorites along with this one. Neil Young, who was in the Buffalo Springfield with Steven Stills, joined the band later, and as CSN&Y they came up with a second masterpiece album called "Deja Vu", filled with more classic rock songs that pretty much every boomer knows and loves.
🌸 there it is! I am so touched that you paid attention to my opinion 🤍
No, he followed my opinion 😊 Saw them do this live. Brilliant
BOTH!❤️🖤
@@lesblatnyak5947 I wasn't meaning to take anyone's credit at all. I'm sorry. I was just expressing that it made me happy that's all
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Was cutting my rock n roll teeth on this music when I was 15 years old. You can't beat the late 60's music and all of the 70s.
Merry Christmas to you too. I'm 23 and I have to work but I will be listening to music all day. I gotta have music when I work. Enjoy your holiday and stay safe. ❤❤
🌸 I told you you would love these guys and I told you you would love their harmonies... they're amazing! I'm so glad that it's making you smile
Hope knows ✌🏼
Wooden Ships. ✌️&❤
I never get tired of it
Great song listen to wooden ships by them
Thanks there's one more that has amazing harmonies it's called "helplessly. Hoping"
Brilliant stuff. Part of the fabric of my life. Funny story about the album cover. In order, that's Graham Nash, Stephen Stills and David Crosby. They took the picture outside a derelict house, with a ruined couch outside. A few days later they realised they were sitting in the wrong order, so they went back to take another pic, with Crosby, Stills and Nash sitting in the right order. But the house had gone. They'd demolished it!
Truely an exceptional song. One of many by CSN. Deja Vu, Carry On, Fair Game and Just a song before I go, are just a few more.
Helplessly Hoping is another excellent choice by CS&N.
That’s music! Another giant group of the 60’s and 70’s…there will never be decades like those two again, for music! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏✝️❤️🇺🇸
I'm 71 now and to my utter disgrace i didn't listen to CSN until I was in my mid 50's. I really enjoy watching your generation listen to, enjoy and appreciate our boomer music. Another hole to go down is Pink Floyd, especially Comfortably Numb live, the 1994 Pulse concert!!😁😁🇬🇧
I was blessed to have grown up with these guys and other groups of the 60's. Enjoy!
Also the next song from them should be Teach Your Children ❤ my favorite.
featuring my boy Jerry Garcia 🔥
The guy in the middle is Stephen Stills who wrote this song. He was a great guitarist and played many other instruments too. His most famous song was "For What it's Worth" that he wrote with his first band called Buffalo Springfield a few years earlier than this. These 3 guys could sing and always had great harmonies. When touring, they brought in Neil Young because they needed another guitar player. This album and a follow up album called "Deja Vu" which including Neil Young, were two of the most influential rock albums of it time. This was released in 1969 or 1970, right in the middle of the classic rock era.
Stephen is playing all of the instruments on this. It is a "suite", a combination of several tunes. The main drive is Stephen on acoustic guitar tuned to EEEEBE. He's singing lead vocal with Graham and David singing harmony. On the Woodstock documentary, it's just his guitar and the three of them singing. It is a classic. On the film, Stephen says "This is the second time we've played in front of people and we're scared "Sh-tless". lol
They pulled this off LIVE at Woodstock. First major appearance!!!
They are why I fell in love with harmony singing - and why I now love Pentatonix. They sound so amazing together - had this album and many others. still remember all of the words to these songs. With albums, usually there was an insert with song lyrics, and I would sit on the floor with it and play them over and over until I had them memorized.
Their album 4 Way Street has both live and acoustic music....and electric sets. Seeing them with Neil Young was a fantastic concert.
Great reaction to an epic group. all songs are wonderful.
Guess who is playing the bass. Stills. And all (ALL) the guitars. And the percussion. All of it. He wrote it, sings lead, played all instrumentation. Arranged. Produced. Yes, it's a masterwork.
Full song title is "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes". The cover photo left to right ...Graham Nash (High Harmony), Stephen Stills (Lead Vocal/ pretty much all instruments), and David Crosby (mid/low harmonies).
Live album. 4 way street. Crosby Stills Nash and Young. Whole albums is fire.
1967-1968-1969.........the music.....the artists ............the albums..what a time to be a teenager !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yep, 67, 68, and 69 absolutely were the three best years for music. (In my opinion, 67 was the best)! What a great time to be alive.
Another beautiful reaction!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Dreezy! I loved your reaction to this song! I always stay until the end, otherwise what is the point of coming in at all! Your smile said all that needed to be said about how you felt for this song!
Thank you for the heart, they are always appreciated by me!
This song always reminds me of when FM radio came out and this is one of the first tunes along with YES “I’ve seen all good people”.
Band from left to right - Graham Nash, Stephen Stills & David Crosby. The first time they played together was at Woodstock in 1969. After that appearance, their careers took off like a rocket.
2nd time
The "lead" singer is Stephen Stills, who also is the main guitar player. The beautiful harmonies are Graham Nash (the high parts) and David Crosby. But they each sing lead on the songs that they each wrote
Stephen Stills, Lead vocals and bass!!! album cover, on top Grahm Nash, Stephen Stills, David Crosby (L-R) all wrote, sang and play multi-instruments with Stephen playing the most. lead vocals were handled mostly by the writer (like the Beatles) with all 3 on harmonies freaking awesome. a rabbit hole you will NOT regret, don't EVER overlook their lyrics!!!!! past hx./bands they came from, Buffalo Springfield, The Hollies and The Byrds all of which were pretty successful in their own right. don't for Neil Young!!!
You're a great kid. Fa la la...❤😂
Love the way you're feeling it!
It's a beautiful song, isn't it?
Thanks for the reaction
This is a worm hole you can get lost in...... guaranteed to leave you with smiles and good feelings!
The boys accidentally posed opposite of their names for this album cover photo. The guy to the right is David Crosby, the middle is Steven Stills and the left is Graham Nash. So much of their music to explore. So many performers from this era to experience. Welcome aboard the trip.
These guys are stellar! An excellent rabbit hole to jump into!
Wikipedia can fill you in on Crosby, Stills and Nash individually, including their earlier collaborations with other major artists like Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield, and more! I had the privilege of seeing them in concert in 1976 and 2013!
I forgot to mention we went to sleep that one night at Woodstock their first night together on stage. 3 days of peace & love in August 1969 in front of 0ver 400,000 star children.
Amazing song. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤
Merry Christmas sweetie. I hope the new year brings you lots of joy and happiness. ❤
This is one of those songs that goes by before you know it. The camera eye by Rush is another.
Stephen Stills live "Tree Top Flyer"
So glad you discovered this amazing group- on this song, Stephen Stills is the lead vocal- Graham Nash the upper register and David Crosby has and amazing voice also. As you listen to them, you will begin to distinguish their different voices. Mostly if they wrote the song, they are the lead singer. They blew everyone away when they came out. Never tire of their albums and songs. Stills was dubbed “Many Hands” because he’s able
To
Play so many instruments masterfully.
Merry Christmas to you my friend.
Merry Christmas! Hope you have a Magical, Joyful and Peaceful Holiday Season!🎅🎄💖
Merry Christmas to you as well
From this fine album you can now go further back in time - Buffalo Springfield, Byrds, Hollie’s - and then into their future solo offerings. I can recommend it ALL! Stills also wrote Something’s Happening Here/Buffalo Springfield. You will have so much pleasure going down this rabbit hole of music!!! ☮️💜🎶
❤ enjoy!
Merry Christmas 🎅
Thank you very much!! Merry christmas❤️
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I know how you feel. I was right around your age when I discovered CSN. Of course, that was over 40 years ago, but I can still relate. You'll love this rabbit hole.
CSN - Deja vu (song)
welcome young MAN sick!!!
Also need to check out Crosby, Stills , Nash and Young (neil young who played in Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills) songs: Ohio, Carry On, Almost Cut My Hair, Helplessly Hoping..so many good songs
And no autotune
This trio was amazing, & you should also check out some of their music when Neil Young joined them. You'll never go wrong with any of their catalogues.
We had nothing but the best music. I doubt I was the only one harmonizing along.
I don't have a particular favorite of theirs. The song
Wooden Ships
might be a little appropriate for today's atmosphere.
It features some of Stephen Stills best 12 string guitar playing.
It was one of their big songs that Woodstock. And they performed it there with Jefferson Starship.
David. Crosby and Graham Nash sang with David Gilmour on his album
On A Island tour
I suggest you listen to some Hollies or Buffalo Springfield also.
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So glad you are enjoying these songs
Its really a great experience
If u get a chance check out The Doobie brothers too: Black water and long train running are 2 good ones
Youre really going to start enjoying all the instruments in some of the older artists not onlt guitars and drums but harmonicas , flutes, banjos stuff you rarely hear today
Loving the reactions
Saw them perform 41 songs Seattle 1974, after Jesse Colin Young opened with encores of his own
You'd probably understand why this sounds like more than one song if you notice the title is "Suite Judy Blue Eyes." It's a suite. The order on the couch is Nash, Stills, and Crosby. I'm so glad you found this. You have great musical sense. You'll have a good time exploring CSN.🤘😎❤
Do one for Christmas - Emerson, Lake, and Palmer’s “I Believe in Father Christmas”. Great band and a great song!!!
Great reaction. You realized halfway through the song - it's not one piece, it's a group of several musical pieces put together. The musical term is a "suite", and the proper name of this piece is "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes".
It was written by Stephen Stills, who was desperately in love at the time with the very beautiful folk singer Judy Collins (she rejected him though). The Spanish section is there because Stephen's dad was US military, and the family moved to several Spanish-speaking areas, including El Salvador. Apparently it's not very good Spanish, but that's OK because it's just song lyrics...
Great reaction!
You would probably enjoy Bus Stop by the Hollies (Nash). Great harmonies and melody.
So love your reactions, after your reaction to Venture a Highway by America, you wanted other suggestions, told you a few good ones, and after I left the comment, thought of another one,..Firefall, and their song "Strange Way" has, like this song , a departure of sorts, a nice touch of jazz,..you might fancy it, hope so, do keep going, love your discovering this old music, and that it's all new to you, Godspeed, Peace ✌️
Judy Collins, for whom the song was written, said that the naming of days when he could come see her in the 2nd section were based on when her therapist appointments were. Apparently it was not a healthy relationship, and when Stills presented this song to her, she said it was a great song, but they're still not getting back together.
From my right Longer hair moustache} Crosby, Stills and Nash.. fabulous,,, wish you could have been there sweetheart the 60:s..
Nobody does 3 part harmony like CSN. Graham Nash is the one on the left in the jean jacket. I believe he sang the highest parts. He was originally in The Hollies. Stephen Stills is in the middle. He was previously in Buffalo Springfield, and David Crosby is on the right with the mustache. He was originally in The Byrds. My favorite songs by them are probably Woodstock, Love The One You're With, and Southern Cross, but they have a LOT of good songs.
We had some pretty good music in the 60s and 70s, huh? Welcome to the family!
Oh now you've done it. This is some great stuff here. Most of the lead guitar work on this album, as far as I know, is Stephen Stills. I have loved him since "Love the One You're With", some of his early solo work. He's up there with the best of the guitarists. Of course, their voices together are magic. That is also Stephen doing the main vocals at the end, with Crosby and Nash backing. After listening a bit, you will be able to pick up which one is singing. Stephen has a great falsetto and a slight southern accent. Graham has an English accent, to me he is the easiest to pick out. David has a warm, clear, beautiful voice.
On the album cover, Stephen Stills is middle, David Crosby is right, Graham Nash is left. They mentioned in an interview that the album cover names are not in the same order as they are sitting. A mistake that got through.
The next album, "DeJaVu", has the addition of Neil Young, which adds some crunchy edge to Stephen's bluesy guitar. Stephen Stills and Neil Young were in the band Buffalo Springfield before C, S & N (and sometimes Y) was formed. Buffalo Springfield had some notable hits in the late 60's. One classic is, "For What it's Worth".
The first two albums (C, S & N and DeJaVu) are must haves in any record collection.
The lead vocal is Stephen Stills. Do yourself a favor and check out his "Nothing To Do But Today" record. Saw Graham Nash in Newport News, VA a few years ago. He was like a talking Rock-N-Roll museum explaining everything about each and every song, including personal histories. The most performer-to-audience interactive concert I have ever attended...... and at 67 years of age I have been to a few shows! Great reaction. This hole is very deep, jump on in.
They were called a " super group". All three were from very successful 60's bands, Crosby, from the Byrds, Stills from Buffalo Springfield, whose song " For What It's Worth" was a seminal protest song of the 60's, and Nash from the Hollies. There were a few other musicians then, who got together in different iterations with them, with others, like Neil Young, also a very successful musician. They all knew each other, lived in the same area, all stunningly talented. These were the sort of Laurel Canyon people- L.A.(I believe) bands, a whole other bunch of people like the Grateful Dead, and Jefferson Airplane were some of the San Francisco musicians who were doing the same thing, doing albums together in different combinations.
Graham Bash is in the jean jacket, Stills in the middle and Crosby is the walrus moustache, The Suite was his ode to Judy Collins.
OMG MDreeezy
From left to right Graham Nash Stephen Stills, David Crosby. Stephen Stills is a lead singer on this song. Harmonies are uncanny compare to the Eagles as the best harmonizing bands ever. A few more songs to listen to is Helplessly Hoping &Carry On ,South Cross just amazing.
Merry Christmas Happy New Year