I've been a sound engineer for over 40 years. That was one of the best mixes I have ever heard. Each individual trac was clear and distinct. I've heard and watched songs mixed in million dollar + studio's that didn't blend together that smoothly.
You all sent me back to my best years in the early 70s while in the Navy. I’m 75 now and still loving all this. Thank you for doing this song and putting life into those great songs. You all did CSN justice. God bless.
As an Australian, I can see the Southern Cross anytime - but its not every day that I get to hear the amazing Foxes and Fossils add another brilliant page to their remarkable catalogue. Thank you so very much!
Darwin, you have out done yourself on this one. Southern Cross is officially one of the absolute best Foxes and Fossils have performed. I never got this emotion from CSNY, but you all again made it yours. I hope you know how much you all impact your listeners. You are our family!
excellently brought by this group of musicians and singers...outstanding voice cover ... it brings the song alive ...thx...I wish I had a band backing me up like this...
Excellent. A "winner" indeed. A song about a man losing his wife, losing his sailboat and gaining the beauty and forgiveness of the Lord that we all need to gain. Beautiful song.
The immense beauty of this song surpasses almost all others: the lyrics soar, and each verse is fresh. The sea/life allegory is truth, and the melody and phrasing just wrings emotion from my soul. What a priviledge to be able to master such a treasure.
It brings tears to my eyes seeing the talent and gifts that your family has been blessed with!! Great job sharing all the sweet sounds that your group turns into "music''! Sweet Music if you must know! Thanks
I always enjoy Darwin's lead vocals. What really makes this performance smokin hot is when everyone else kicks in with the awesome harmonies. The instrumentals put the whole experience over the top! I never cease to be amazed by the talents of every F & F member and how perfectly you all combine!
F & F and Darwin, Been playing CSN & CSNY . . " Humm. . 20 years? someone was a fan?? 😄❤Helpless Hoping at the T Taco better? Yes ! ua-cam.com/video/AaqTl1jLdkE/v-deo.html
I first saw C,S,N in Portland,Or in I think it was 1972. Guess what? Darwin and the other F&F have them beat. You guys impress me greatly. Keep up the joy. Thanks
Everything CS&N did was a collaborative effort. Its was never the same if one of them was missing. Theres no taking away from Stills musical brilliance but he needed Crosby.
@@stephenbuck8086Crosby was missing from this song. Art Garfunkel stood in on this one. Crosby was dealing with drug and legal issues and rejoined the group later on in the production of this album.
So peaceful. I'm so grateful that I'm hearing these precious people share their talents with us. Foxes and Fossils are a treasure that cannot be duplicated.
@@gerrymasterman5766 Uh, no. Great version but not better than the original. The original is ethereally beautiful. This version, though beautiful, is a bit more "in your face."
Absolutely love this cover! Dar nails the lead vocal and the vocal harmonies are beautiful. The instrumentals just make me smile they are so good. I love this cover! This is one I can't just listen to and move on, I have to hear it at least three or four times before I can move on. Thanks so much for sharing.
SO glad to hear Darwin singing lead again. Nice and clear, strong,and easy to discern within the group. The drums and bongos really add a deep character to the rendition. Dang, you folks are good!
This is the CSN song that turned me on to F&F's. In early 2018 I was listening to the CSN version and F&F's Suite Judy Blues Eyes showed up in my recommended list. Not particulary fond of covers, I decided to give it a listen and was immediately blown away with the harmonies and Darwin's and Scott's guitar playing. Needless to say I ended up going down a rabbit hole, went to Tim's channel, listened to the rest of the songs that he had posted and subscribed to the channel. Later I went to the website to order the 2 CD's and the DVD. At the time the DVD was out-of-stock so I waited until it was available again and placed my order. I received my confirmation and a note on the website said Tim was on a cruise and the order would be fulfilled when Tim returned.. Listening to the CD's and watching the DVD I was not disappointed, except for the fact they were not performing anymore. I was pleasantly surprised when Chase, Sammie and Maggie put out the "What Song Will They Cover Next" video in April 2019. Now if they just overcome all the obstacles and do a live performance.
The groups ability to pull out and joyfully sing the essence of each song they cover pays such respect to the music. Every song F&F covers is a celebration of the original song and artist.
This song, "Early Morning Rain," and "Peace Train" are are some of my very favorite F&F performances. I come back to them time and time again. I'm so grateful to Darwin for sharing his beautiful guitar skills and brilliant vocals.
Southern Cross has always been one of my CSN favorites and you guys do an awesome job with it. takes me straight back to my youth when it came out. I loved it then and I still love it. Magnificent.
I'm going to go work today, play golf this afternoon, come home this evening, mix a drink ,put on my headphones and feel the comfort of Foxes and Fossils singing a song that I have listened to a thousand times. This is a good day.
I'm in my 70's now and warmly reminisce about my younger days when I hear these songs. I often share F & F's songs, talents and harmonies. Thanks for the memories!
I always have loved Darwin's unique voice, very folksy like Gordon lightfoot. Your band is something of a miracle, to bring together so many completely different sounds and styles of vocals, and still come up with such unity. A lot of people appreciate what you are doing, especially after listening to modern r and b or pop.
Didn't know this CSNY number . Just listened to the original . I know Stephen Stills wrote it and all credit to him . But this is a far better rendition .
Bless you for your tribute to Stephen Stills and CSN, but especially Stephen, the master of our generation of the 60's through the 80's and beyond. Baby boomer born in 57!
Absolutely Sterling performance! Two of my favorite lines of all time, "She is all that I have left and music is her name" and "We never failed to fail, it was the easiest thing to do". Have to play it twice every time! Teary-eyed and inspired!
@@scottgorman7166 Ive never sailed myself but Id Imagine anyone who's sailed, especially in the Pacific, would relate to this song immensely. Listening to this song always use to make me think of what sailing would be like. Not the same as actually doing it I know
@@floydkingi4364 if you're near water and they have a way to experience it whether on a lake or ocean give it a try and you'll see what I mean. Oh its wonderful.
Remember Scott always and appreciate the outstanding bass player that Rick Meeder is. He tours with a professional tribute band in the summer, thankful he has time for his old friends Tim and Toby (and F&F fans) He was in the Mustangs before Scott.
Really good. This is one of my all-time favorite songs and while I don't think anyone can sing it quite like Stills, I really like this rendition. Nicely done.
See I felt the opposite. I knew they would nail it. I knew Darwin would cover Stephen Stills, and Tim and the girls could be Crosby, and Nash. This, and Carry On are my favorites by CSN. I knew this would be perfection.
I would say it's attention to detail and then getting "into" the story that the song is telling. Example- Sammie loves musical theater, she says when she sings she's playing the role of the person in the song.
I can’t even tell you how often I come back to listen to this!
Me too
I've been a sound engineer for over 40 years. That was one of the best mixes I have ever heard. Each individual trac was clear and distinct. I've heard and watched songs mixed in million dollar + studio's that didn't blend together that smoothly.
The singers know how blend thereby making the engineers job easy.
@@brucesetter8724 Vocal tracks are recorded individually.
When you take on a CSN song you better have the harmonies together. They did. Amazing job.
They All have that gift ....you know great ears for music, , and a great balance , great harmonies
Fabulous
I never tire of this group perform, sing and play their music, does anyone else feel the same way?
Yes. all of us.
Should we ask for a show of hands?
Eu queria viajar daqui do Brasil só pra ver essa banda tocar aí, que grupo harmonioso.
Definitely
Their music is just so soothing. Makes me feel good. Period.
Third time listening this week. Better every time. Takes me away.... someplace sweet.
Foxes and Fossils always show great respect for prior artist's work.
Darwin you nailed it. Y’all did! And I’m really digging that Rain Song. Carbon fiber rocks.
Oh that Darwin. Amazing voice. Just wonderful, Darwin!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful voice with us!
F&F rules
Old school perfection that is lost today.
You all sent me back to my best years in the early 70s while in the Navy. I’m 75 now and still loving all this. Thank you for doing this song and putting life into those great songs. You all did CSN justice. God bless.
Thank you for your service
Super, j'aime bien voir et entendre le papa qui chante avec sa fille
The harmonies are ridiculous. Better than anything you can find in popular music today. The mix is flawless.
Tim is a wizard!
"Harmony is the easy part"- Maggie
😊❤
Just came across these people It's nice that people my age play the music I enjoyed when I was young
wow, the whole group is just great, those young ladies can sing
I'm tired of trying to tell the world how great this little band is. Every song, every note in tune. It's criminal!!
Still waiting for one of these to truly 'go viral'.
164k subscribers, 316k views - I think your message might have rung through. I agree, some phenomenally good, amazing stuff.
now I see your point. I've sent this to half the people on earth - I'll get to the rest. It is breathtaking, every time I listen
No auto tune. Irrelevant with this talented bunch.
THIS IS THE BEST RECORDING OF SOUTHERN CROSS SINCE CROSBY, STILL, AND NASH/
Agree with that
Actually its better !!
For the album,Art Garfunkel stood in for David Crosby, who was busy with drug and legal issues.
It’s perfection.
Timothy B Schmidt (Poco, Eagles) also helping out on backing vocals)
Thanks Darwin. You're the man to cover this one.
Talent is talent and this is one talented group!! Kudos!
As an Australian, I can see the Southern Cross anytime - but its not every day that I get to hear the amazing Foxes and Fossils add another brilliant page to their remarkable catalogue. Thank you so very much!
Or maybe you see the Southern Cross at night?
Kiwi here, same. Great cover. Thanks F& F
Brilliant ! The harmonies are amazing !
As a Dutchman I never get to see the Southern Cross but I can listen to F & F anytime.
Another Aussie who loves listening to these guys.
My gosh, after listening to this, I just graduated from high school; but I just remembered that was 47 years ago.😢
Wow !!!! Just when I think your songs can't get any better...I'm blown away yet again !!!! Just amazing !!
Darwin, you have out done yourself on this one. Southern Cross is officially one of the absolute best Foxes and Fossils have performed. I never got this emotion from CSNY, but you all again made it yours. I hope you know how much you all impact your listeners. You are our family!
Your voice was so good. Thank you 😊.
EVERY song the F&F do is much better than the originals
Darwin, are ya married?😂
Agreed!
While it’s a good cover, nothing could ever outdo CS&N.
Not even Jimmy Buffett.
Goosebumps and tears here.. Just WOW, sooooo GOOD!! Masterful performance by all!!! Thank you!
Heavy dose of goosebumps! Ditto.
excellently brought by this group of musicians and singers...outstanding voice cover ... it brings the song alive ...thx...I wish I had a band backing me up like this...
Excellent. A "winner" indeed. A song about a man losing his wife, losing his sailboat and gaining the beauty and forgiveness of the Lord that we all need to gain. Beautiful song.
The immense beauty of this song surpasses almost all others: the lyrics soar, and each verse is fresh. The sea/life allegory is truth, and the melody and phrasing just wrings emotion from my soul. What a priviledge to be able to master such a treasure.
It brings tears to my eyes seeing the talent and gifts that your family has been blessed with!! Great job sharing all the sweet sounds that your group turns into "music''! Sweet Music if you must know! Thanks
Tim and Sammie are father/daughter. No one else is related, just "musical family".
I wish I could push the thumbs up more than once…given how many times I’ve come back to watch this beautiful cover.
Just discovered this video. What an incredible group of talented people. I am hooked.
Extraordinary cover...really takes me back. Great job guys and gals!!!
Darwin, your voice is like the perfect blend of Steven Stills' and Jimmy Buffett's versions of this tune
A great song, it missed my radar back in the day. BUT what a performance! Love the fossil singers ❤ outstanding performance 👏👏🫡
It must be Friday night; I've got Foxes and Fossils playing loud and proud on the Hi Fi.
We sang this song when we sailed to Tahiti when we saw the Southern Cross. I went back to live in Tahiti for a while and sang it there.
I always enjoy Darwin's lead vocals. What really makes this performance smokin hot is when everyone else kicks in with the awesome harmonies. The instrumentals put the whole experience over the top! I never cease to be amazed by the talents of every F & F member and how perfectly you all combine!
Difficult lead phrasing. Great job!!!
Darwin is a very talented musician, I love his guitar playing and singing as well.
F & F and Darwin, Been playing CSN & CSNY . . " Humm. . 20 years? someone was a fan?? 😄❤Helpless Hoping at the T Taco better? Yes ! ua-cam.com/video/AaqTl1jLdkE/v-deo.html
I thought Darwin was a baritone. But that man can sing straight up lead tenor.
Found this group on liz lieber page thanks so much for sharing and if you like foxes and fossils check out liz too.
I first saw C,S,N in Portland,Or in I think it was 1972. Guess what? Darwin and the other F&F have them beat. You guys impress me greatly. Keep up the joy. Thanks
RIP David Crosby 💙✝️🛐 All y'all do such justice to his music 🎶
This is a Stephen Stills song.
@@stevenyoung8600 Fair enough... I was just making the general point
Everything CS&N did was a collaborative effort. Its was never the same if one of them was missing. Theres no taking away from Stills musical brilliance but he needed Crosby.
Crosby was the Sailor, always thought he wrote the song
@@stephenbuck8086Crosby was missing from this song. Art Garfunkel stood in on this one. Crosby was dealing with drug and legal issues and rejoined the group later on in the production of this album.
Fantastic!!! Subscribed, lied and whatever else I can do to say thank you!!!!🎉
one of the best tunes every written, and the boys and girls did a fabulous job of it.
Man that fossil can really sing!!! Love this group so much.......
Mr Darwin Conort.
"I think that was a winner" Perhaps the F & F understatement of 2022. Absolutely amazing.
So peaceful. I'm so grateful that I'm hearing these precious people share their talents with us. Foxes and Fossils are a treasure that cannot be duplicated.
Still's' lyrics are a masterpiece of storytelling. I love this song for so many reasons. Great cover.
Better than the original
@@gerrymasterman5766 Uh, no. Great version but not better than the original. The original is ethereally beautiful. This version, though beautiful, is a bit more "in your face."
Wow! Great interpretation….like I never really heard the meaning before
Absolutely love this cover! Dar nails the lead vocal and the vocal harmonies are beautiful. The instrumentals just make me smile they are so good. I love this cover! This is one I can't just listen to and move on, I have to hear it at least three or four times before I can move on. Thanks so much for sharing.
Me too, as I finish listening to it for the 3rd time... chores can wait. :)
The production-the recording perfection is so enjoyable. How the harmonies dance ear to ear. Just wonderful.
Love this band.
These guys are so effing good they bring tears to my eyes.
SO glad to hear Darwin singing lead again. Nice and clear, strong,and easy to discern within the group. The drums and bongos really add a deep character to the rendition. Dang, you folks are good!
I agree. Darwin did a great job on this. He's got a really strong voice.
I completely agree.
@@johnbrady1211 Yeah, I really liked his lead on their rendition of Early Morning Rain, too.
He was my grip & rigging instructor at GFA for a semester 😂 best teacher I ever had!
@@Millersmedias thankYou Alex for the kind words and tying this to my other passion- Grip dept of course,
Dar
This is the CSN song that turned me on to F&F's. In early 2018 I was listening to the CSN version and F&F's Suite Judy Blues Eyes showed up in my recommended list. Not particulary fond of covers, I decided to give it a listen and was immediately blown away with the harmonies and Darwin's and Scott's guitar playing. Needless to say I ended up going down a rabbit hole, went to Tim's channel, listened to the rest of the songs that he had posted and subscribed to the channel. Later I went to the website to order the 2 CD's and the DVD. At the time the DVD was out-of-stock so I waited until it was available again and placed my order. I received my confirmation and a note on the website said Tim was on a cruise and the order would be fulfilled when Tim returned.. Listening to the CD's and watching the DVD I was not disappointed, except for the fact they were not performing anymore. I was pleasantly surprised when Chase, Sammie and Maggie put out the "What Song Will They Cover Next" video in April 2019. Now if they just overcome all the obstacles and do a live performance.
Glastonbury 2023?
Gosh, almost exactly the same as me, I could have written that. :)
Me too about two years ago.
That’s pretty much my story too
Same here. Your story is my story.
The groups ability to pull out and joyfully sing the essence of each song they cover pays such respect to the music.
Every song F&F covers is a celebration of the original song and artist.
This song, "Early Morning Rain," and "Peace Train" are are some of my very favorite F&F performances. I come back to them time and time again. I'm so grateful to Darwin for sharing his beautiful guitar skills and brilliant vocals.
We need UA-cam to give us a “million likes” button to push. I would push it every time. Great job.
It needs to go back to the 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating system. Some things are only worth 2 or 3. Giving 5 meant it was great!
search for southern cross brought me here. OMG IM SO HAPPY!!!!!!!! Sorry CSN this is my favorite version
See also their great covers of "Suite" Helplessly Hoping, Carry On, and a new one coming very soon.
Fantastic. You are the world's best cover band! Love everything you do!
Darwin, the sleeper voice in the group. He killed it with the last two releases. Look forward to more lead from him in the future.
Amen, Dar! More from you!!!
I come back to this remarkable,fantastic copy…Excellent!
Friend sent me a video with these guys...
IM HOOKED!!!
This group totally has it all together. They all are in sync
Great cover of one of my favorite songs.
Outstanding. Not just on this either. Suite Judy Blue Eyes is more than a Gem. Their work is really brilliant!!
Also Helplessly Hoping and Carry On for the CSN fans.
More CSN due soon, stay tuned!
Southern Cross has always been one of my CSN favorites and you guys do an awesome job with it. takes me straight back to my youth when it came out. I loved it then and I still love it. Magnificent.
Finally I understand the words! 😉 You all rocked it! Great job!
Same here.
RIP David Crosby. I'll be listening to CSNY songs and covers today.
Darwin your a star amongst stars. Great cover as usual from a great band .
can't stop listening to them! This song is perfect in their voices!
Holy smokes. I don't get goosebumps very often anymore from music, but man....the lead vocal along with the harmony in the second verse. CHEFS KISS!!!
Ladies and gentlemen you absolutely knocked another one out of the ballpark. Great job everybody!!
I'm going to go work today, play golf this afternoon, come home this evening, mix a drink ,put on my headphones and feel the comfort of Foxes and Fossils singing a song that I have listened to a thousand times. This is a good day.
I'm in my 70's now and warmly reminisce about my younger days when I hear these songs. I often share F & F's songs, talents and harmonies. Thanks for the memories!
just love listening to F&F again and again, great tunes, and so much talent, keep it up, your music helps us all.
Those "Arouuuunnddd the world" phrases and how he lifts at the phrase end! What breath control. Super technique.
Holy hell. Or heaven. I’m impressed you picked up this one. Thanks.
Maggi always has a smile when she sings .
I like that, as well. Being a fairly stoic, Church musician, I like it when my singers smile.
I always have a smile when Maggie sings too!
Sammie always sings with her eyes closed.
The guy singing lead was on point and the harmonies were sublime. Great job.
Darwin Concert, original band member in 2010 who returned in 2019 when the group started recording music and video in the studio.
@@John_Hazeldene Thanks.
So magnificent - these musicians truly understand the powerful emotional core of this song. Their perfect harmony makes anyone's heart sing again.
Johnny Pike looking seriously concerned, as he sports the Bushwoods Country Club T shirt! Had to smile!
Thanks Tim for putting this band together, Unbelievable Singing.
I always have loved Darwin's unique voice, very folksy like Gordon lightfoot. Your band is something of a miracle, to bring together so many completely different sounds and styles of vocals, and still come up with such unity. A lot of people appreciate what you are doing, especially after listening to modern r and b or pop.
I totally agree with the Gordon Lightfoot vibe he has going on here.
Absolutely great performance.
Didn't know this CSNY number . Just listened to the original . I know Stephen Stills wrote it and all credit to him . But this is a far better rendition .
I love the harmonies!
Bless you for your tribute to Stephen Stills and CSN, but especially Stephen, the master of our generation of the 60's through the 80's and beyond. Baby boomer born in 57!
Absolutely Sterling performance! Two of my favorite lines of all time, "She is all that I have left and music is her name" and "We never failed to fail, it was the easiest thing to do". Have to play it twice every time! Teary-eyed and inspired!
today marks the 127th time i have listened to this version of this song.....still never gets old!!!!!!
If you ever sailed, it goes straight to the heart......great song harmony and lyrics
I'm not far behind tbh
@@scottgorman7166 Ive never sailed myself but Id Imagine anyone who's sailed, especially in the Pacific, would relate to this song immensely. Listening to this song always use to make me think of what sailing would be like. Not the same as actually doing it I know
@@floydkingi4364 if you're near water and they have a way to experience it whether on a lake or ocean give it a try and you'll see what I mean. Oh its wonderful.
And a big winner it is! Bravo! Love you all!
A new F & F video is like Christmas morning when I was 6 years old!
This song has brought me back . It has been hard on me since Scott passed away
Remember Scott always and appreciate the outstanding bass player that Rick Meeder is. He tours with a professional tribute band in the summer, thankful he has time for his old friends Tim and Toby (and F&F fans) He was in the Mustangs before Scott.
@@lynwessel2471 Thanks for the info Lyn
Really good. This is one of my all-time favorite songs and while I don't think anyone can sing it quite like Stills, I really like this rendition. Nicely done.
Awesome! As a fossil myself, it’s nice to see other guys my age who still know how to rock!! Rock on, my friends!
Plus, I just listened into the Crosby, Stills, and Nash version, and I like yours better. This is now the canonical Southern Cross.
love this they do it all so well..Awesome job everyone
Watching all of you play and sing reminds me of watching the Analogues play the Beatles. You understand how to do the music.
My all time favourite CS&N song. I’ll admit to being apprehensive about how you could cover it, but this was a great job!
See I felt the opposite. I knew they would nail it. I knew Darwin would cover Stephen Stills, and Tim and the girls could be Crosby, and Nash. This, and Carry On are my favorites by CSN. I knew this would be perfection.
Great to hear Darwin up front,,,,,,great arrangement, awesome harmonies,.....superb, thanks.
One of my favorites from CSNY although CSN on this cut. Great harmonies as always. Love it!
Stills, Nash, and Garfunkel on the album.
I've reached the point, where I just hit the Like Button upon signing in after getting notification of a new tune from these musical geniuses.
Fabulous rendition ! Keep up the passion its as a good as new listening to you!
great song! well done.
Amazing cover by u guys. No words can describe the power output of this song by you. Brought me back to my 60s generation. Winner? By a long shot.
Better than the original. Thank you for giving me a key back to long ago memories.
What a gift ya'll are to us.
Thanks!
It's hard to know which song is the best!
One job better than the other.
Long live F&F
As many times as I have watched this, I can't believe I never commented on how INCREDIBLE you ALL were in this one!!
How do they continue to capture the essence of every song they cover?
I would say it's attention to detail and then getting "into" the story that the song is telling. Example- Sammie loves musical theater, she says when she sings she's playing the role of the person in the song.