Not to detract from the sheer beauty of David Crosby and Graham Nash on harmonies, but this is a Stephen Stills masterpiece, above all.

@davidwalsh7128

Жыл бұрын

Stills love letter to Judy Collins...

@cindipossidento5688

Жыл бұрын

Love Stephen’s voice !!!! 😘

@orogenicman

Жыл бұрын

True.

@shyshift

Жыл бұрын

Stephen’s bass playing is really good on this.

@alansmith7626

Жыл бұрын

You are spot on! I grew up with all of this and I am more grateful everyday!

Yes, I requested this only because it’s an amazing song, a few weeks before David Crosby passed away. Stephen Stills wrote this song, but Crosby was heavily involved in developing their 3 part harmonies. Bob Dylan called Crosby the Architect of Harmony. Essential Crosby songs include Guinevere and Long Time Gone from this album, Deja Vu and Almost Cut My Hair from the Deja Vu album, Laughing from If I Could Only Remember My Name, and of course Eight Miles High with the Byrds. Crosby produced Joni Mitchell’s first album, and they were briefly involved until Crosby introduced her to Graham Nash, and she and Nash were together for the next couple of years. After Deja Vu, Crosby did several wonderful albums with Graham Nash, and had a big comeback in the last decade as a solo artist. His last album came out just last year and received rave reviews - For Free - and covers that fantastic song by Joni Mitchell. It also contains The River Runs, a collaboration with Michael McDonald, and Rodriguez for a Day - co-written with Donald Fagan!! A giant of the music scene over five decades. We will miss him enormously. Thanks for this moving tribute, Nick and Alexia.

@carolinemurphy8499

Жыл бұрын

I used to put a big speaker (70s big!) on each side of my head and blast this song over and over and over, it's just a masterpiece. I love the way the three voices stack one at a time - Stills "we are one...", then Nash comes in on two alone then Crosby joins on three together, and all of them sing for each other. I also love the alliteration, Stills is such a creative force in his writing and his playing. Thank you so much for reviewing this one of his too. Rest in peace David Crosby ❤️

It's painfully short, but "Helplessly Hoping" is possibly the best harmony by them and my favorite harmony of all time.

@earlgrey691

Жыл бұрын

'Lay me down' from more recent times strikes me as a modern masterpiece showcasing Crosby's glorious vocals and of course Graham Nash who improves every song he ever graces.John Raymond i believe wrote the piece and what a joy it is to play on campfire guitar duties.Love Crosby but when Stills finally departs it will hit me a lot harder.

@willasacco9898

Жыл бұрын

Heavenly harmonies😊

@iankr

Жыл бұрын

Yep

@gustavogutierrez9086

Жыл бұрын

Definitely “Helplessly Hoping”

@aprilstewart5929

8 ай бұрын

Gorgeous song.....but Guenevere.....

In case you weren't aware, they are a super group. David Crosby was in The Byrds, Graham Nash was in The Hollies and both Steven Stills and Neil Young were in Buffalo Springfield

@Mojave702

Жыл бұрын

Buffalo Springfield, band member Richie Furry found a steamroller parked on Gower avenue Hollywood. The solid metal emblem on the stream roller read Buffalo Springfield. He stole the emblem and hung it on the wall of his apartment Rock & Roll trivia

Stephen Stills wrote this for Judy Collins. Crosby was instrumental in the harmonies with Graham Nash.

@raderke

Жыл бұрын

This comment spot on

Glad you're finally hearing this. One of the greatest songs of the late 60s. Super group 100%. Summer of love was 1967. For a Crosby solo track, his song "Laughing" is a must-hear track.

@kathyrams

Жыл бұрын

“Laughing” is one of my favorites to play on guitar

Stephen Stills wrote this for Judy Collins who, 54 years later, still has amazing blue eyes.

"Guinevere" is the song on this album where David really shines as the lead vocalist -- his composition.

Incredible and legendary tune that Steven Stills wrote for his ex girlfriendJudy Collins, Who is a famous singer who was very popular at that time.Almost Cut My Hair Today is David Crosby’s signature tune .

@debrabrabenec

Жыл бұрын

Or "Guinnevere".

@cindipossidento5688

Жыл бұрын

@@debrabrabenec I thought that was Nash’s song 🤷🏻‍♀️

The harmonies are so great that they became another instrument.

"Almost Cut my Hair" a Crosby song off of Deja Vu and Crosby with the lead vocals.

@jlb6

Жыл бұрын

Wooden Ships another good cut

RIP David Crosby. 🙏 So many beautiful songs...

Stephen Stills sang the solo. His voice really stands out in this track. Stephen Stills wrote this song btw. That may explain why he is so prominent on this song. The entire album is just wonderful.

1967 was the Summer of Love.

The best David Crosby CSNY song is Almost Cut My Hair, imo. Please react to that! The entire Deja Vu album is a 70's masterpiece!

@roneichstaedt8853

5 ай бұрын

"Might As Well Have a Good Time"

Hi Nick & Lex , We lost another wonderful musician & artist. These are people I grew up with. The music always reminds me of the 60's and Woodstock and the whole atmosphere of the time. RIP David Crosby...the music will never die. Jim X

That last part is Stephen Stills singing in Spanish, which he mastered as a youth living in Costa Rica. Stephen played almost all the instruments on this song, and the entire album for that matter. He was obsessed with making it as perfect as possible. His pal Jimi Hendrix wanted him to play bass in The Experience.

Great reaction, guys! Monumentally talented group! BTW, 1969 was Woodstock (whch was CS&N's second gig!)...1967 was the Summer of Love.

@debrabrabenec

Жыл бұрын

Neil Young was there too, but didn't want to be filmed!

@tt55k

Жыл бұрын

I was living in San Francisco for the 20th anniversary of the summer of Love , what a spring and summer . By 1989 San Francisco started going downhill quick .

Nash came from the Hollies, Crosby was from The Birds, Stills and Young were in Buffalo Springfield so this was a super group with three lead singers and four when Young was in the band.

67 was the summer of love. Stephen Stills sang the lead on "Suite Judy Blue Eyes". Nick and Lex, you need to react to "Long Time Gone" from this album. David Crosby sings lead on that one. Also, the killer song called "Almost Cut My Hair" from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young album Deja Vu. David Crosby sings the lead on that one also.

The song was written about Judy Collins. And David Crosby who was in a relationship with Joni Mitchell, helped her navigate the male dominated recording music industry to get the first album off the ground in late 67, early 68. When Joni had a near death experience with her brain aneurysm , he was there by her side from coma, to be awake and unable to speeak, to her finally getting to the point of being able to play again. A powerful album he put together in 1971 called If Only I Could Remember My Name included Joni Mitchell, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, and his old band mates Nash & Young. You should try the whole album.

This Album called "the Couch Album" is a Masterpiece in harmony singing. RIP Mr. Crosby.

They had so many great songs, hopefully you’ll explore more. Wooden Ships, Teach Your Children, Our House, Ohio, Southern Cross, and that just skims it. CSN+Y we’re just so good.

@Peter-oh3hc

Жыл бұрын

I add my vote to all of these

The harmonies of CSN are some the best you'll ever hear. Nick and Lex, if you haven't already check out "Helplessly Hoping", "Southern Cross" and "Wasted on the Way" by these guys.

Have not seen anyone mention this yet. This song is a love letter from Steven Stills to Judy Collins. They had been a couple for a while but she broke it off.

@jenniecollins228

Жыл бұрын

Yes you are so right! If you have ever seen a picture of Judy Collins you would realize that that song was meant for her she has the prettiest blue eyes ever!!

What a great album!! Was my first purchase with my new 8 track back in 69. My favorite song was the Crosby masterpiece, Guinevere. That would be a nice tribute to the man. Will miss his work!

David Crosby's solo work is worth hearing as well. His album, "If Only I Could Remember My Name" has guest artists that you guys love, Joni Mitchell, Grace Slick, Jerry Garcia, Neil Young, etc.. "Song With No Words" is especially beautiful...

@kenennis6287

Жыл бұрын

I had the CD in my car for 3 days. Still amazed at how good that song is

@raderke

Жыл бұрын

Love that record ....lots of people at Wally Heiders studio in Bay where so much great music was recorded in the 70s

Joni and Graham Nash were quite the item. Check out "Our House" for a glimpse into their life together. Beautiful, simple song they wrote together after an afternoon of antique shopping together. I clearly remember when this album came out and thinking "I've never heard anything quite like this!" Still haven't. Those vocal harmonies are just pure gold! Graham Nash is always the high vocal parts, to answer your question. This was such a great time to be growing up.....something new all the time, and so damn good! If you think about all the bands that were really hitting their stride from 67-72ish, it's mind blowing! This is essential music and you must hear it all!

With the advent of social media, I'm consistantly amazed by the number of people who are so "easily offended" or are so hyper critical. It really comes from a sense of selfishness and self-entitlement. What ever happened to openness and personal dignity? Think more of others, people. Don't let these complainers bother you guys. Great work as always. Great song, as well. Whole album is killer. Worth a listen.

@NicknLex

Жыл бұрын

100% agree with you. Don't know what happened to people in the last 7-8 years...

@mvunit3

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm looking at the last comments (why is it always those that come in later? Other than me :P) and what is with these "angry" people? Is it because they have no friends, or they don't know how to communicate with people _face to face?_ Don't they know by now, that N&L are just now discovering TONS of famous musicians, songs and bands - and WE are helping in that??? But in the anonymity of a computer screen they get to lash-out at nothing, and what . . . feel "satisfied" in their own anger and ignorance, and not once judge the reflection in the mirror 🧐. Its like people are becoming socio-paths and FEED off other peoples pain.

"67 was the Summer of Love.

The first time Crosby Stills and Nash played in front of a live audience was at Woodstock (500K people). They played this song. They made the comment to the audience that they "were scared shitless". This song is about Judy Collins a singer who hung around with the group for a few months. I think they all had a crush on her.

"Carry On" is my favorite of theirs.

I love the song Guinevere that David Crosby wrote, and performed with Graham Nash, just two voices, two guitars and an audience listening and watching breathlessly.

Their music was "new", innovative. It became part of americana. It still sounds as good as it did in Summer 1970 when I first heard it. ... "Summer of love" was 1967.

Suite Judy Blue Eyes is a Stills tune. Try the title track to Déjà Vu, Wooden Ships or Almost Cut My Hair for a Crosby contribution. Joni was "discovered" by Crosby in a club in Florida, he brought her to L.A. and produced her fist album. She wrote That Song About the Midway about him.

Starting a deep dive with CSN lots of gems like Helplessly Hoping, Guinevere, Wooden Ships and others. As far as David Crosby solo work his last album David Crosby “For Free” he has collaborations with Michael McDonald called River Rise and a song penned by Donald Fagen called Rodriguez For a Night. One of my Favorite solo tracks is off of Sky Trails called “She’s Gotta Be Somewhere. Great smiles. ❤️👍👍

David Crosby was very close to Joni Mitchell and it was David who got her her first record deal. Later Joni went out with Graham Nash and her song The River was about their break up.

@roneichstaedt8853

5 ай бұрын

Joni did the cover artwork for "So Far", their first greatest hits album

I was privileged enough to see CSN sometime in the 80’s in Pittsburgh, and I clearly remember that it was the only time I had experienced the full opening of the retractable dome roof of The Civic Arena so that we could enjoy this incredibly talented group of musicians under the stars ✨. It was truly a very memorable performance. RIP Mr. Crosby. ♥️ ✌🏼😎

This is one of my favourite all time tracks. RIP and thanks for the music David.

I had the good fortune of seeing CSN&Y during their 1974 tour, then 10 years later, my wife and I saw CSN. To grasp the full range of Crosby's incredible vocal ability, listen to "Long Time Gone," "Almost Cut My Hair," & "Guinevere." Suite Judy Blues features Stephen Stills as the primary vocalist ... the song was a tribute to his ex-love, Judy Collins.

Just so you know, Croz was a huge Steely Dan fan. Gotta love him right?

@debrabrabenec

Жыл бұрын

Yep- he says they are this favorite band, after The Beatles!

One of my favorite groups. My favorite Crosby song on this album is Guinnevere.

David Crosby's Guinevere. Track 3. How it feels when your heart is broken beyond repair. RIP David.

Fear is the lock and laughter the key to my heart. Beautiful.

Stephen Stills and Neil Young played together in the band Buffalo Springfield prior to CSN/CSNY, also Stills wrote the song Everydays which Yes later covered.

So glad I saw them in 1987 and 1994 Davd Crosby R.I. P.

"I Almost Cut My Hair" is the CSNY song that features David Crosby on lead vocals and he wrote the song. The vocals and guitars will blow your mind.

Lovely reaction to a most beautiful song. I am 61 years old. One of the pure magic aspects of the internet is watching younger people discover the songs I grew up with. You two are wonderful. thanks for the video. I am sure Mr. Crosby would have enjoyed seeing how you responded.

CLASS, pure class R.I.P. David. You will be missed.

I remember him singing on the Roseanne show with his wife and two other musicians and it was poetry in motion! Absolutely beautiful! RIP David!

I was 12 and this music was such a great promise of things to come. The sky was the limit.

This song was written for Judy Collins, who was Stephen Stills girlfriend at the time. Jioni had a relationship with both Graham Nash and David Crosby. PS the summer if love was '67

I can't believe Croz lived beyond age 80. He really did try to die early.

I'm glad you reacted to CSN. Also, great to see Lex as part of a video again. I remember traveling with my parents in Seattle in 1970 and CSNY came on the radio. I immediately said, " wow, who's that"? When We got back to Texas my mom bought me the CSNY album, Deja Vu, and then I went back to CSN and been a fan all these years. I was fortunate to see CSN many times, CSNY, and a couple of David Crosby tours. The most recent one was in Austin in 2018, and it was a pristine performance by him and his band!! If you all liked this song, there are so many great songs off this album!! Also, i know you all are big Steely Dan fans. David Crosby also loved Steely Dan and incorporated many unique chord structures in his own music as well. In Croz's 2021 album, For Free, he recorded a Steely Dan style song called "Rodriguez For A Night", and the lyrics are actually by Donald Fagen!! There is also a fantastic duet with Michael McDonald called "River Rise"!!! Great songs, you all should give a listen!! Will miss Croz very much!!

You are beautiful people! Keep being happy as you are! Much love to you!

CS&N/CSN&Y were rock royalty in the 70's.

The music Crosby has left us will forever be treasured. In his later years, he wasn't a very nice human (1967 was the summer of love).

I've always loved this one! The bass is especially tasty!

Joni was with Graham Nash, Alexia. "Our House" is a beautiful love song Nash wrote for CSN&Y to her. Of course, by the time the album came out, Graham and Joni had broken up. But that's love among the musicians…

David Crosby sings lead on Almost Cut My Hair. A classic. You will love the guitar work.

I loved your response when the last part, with the Latin feel, began, priceless. I always liked ‘Laughing’ from David Crosby’s solo album, it’s worth a listen.

@ronwilcox7716

Жыл бұрын

The entirety of “If I Could Only Remember My Name” is transcendent magic!

❤ beautiful.

R.I.P. David Crosby 🙏🏽🕊♥️ Love this song! #nicknlexrequest Wooden Ships by CSN as well. 👌🏽

Don't apologize for what you do on your channel. We are guests to your show. Do it your way. We came here to see you, the way you want to show it. We expect no different when you come and check us out on ours. You are doing a great job, and this is a fitting tribute. Thank you.

1967 was the summer of love, 1968 was the transformation from psychedelic rock to old fashioned rock revival. And 1969 was the summer of Woodstock.

Crosby was/is as synonymous with the late 60's counterculture era as any artist. Well done!

Crosby, Stills and Nash opened my mind up to a new kind of music when they released this song and album. Accoustic rock with sublime vocals and harmonies. There is so much to enjoy from their first album, and then Neil Young joined and they recorded 'Deja Vu' which is more eclectic in style, but still brilliant. Their double live album 'Four Way Street' has one LP of acoustic songs, and one LP of electric and it's great. They were also making solo albums around 70-71 and David Cosby's 'If I Could Only Remember My Name' is beautiful, Stephen Stills' eponymous debut album is magnificent (featuring Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton) and Neil Young's 'After The Goldrush' is captivating. I was so fortunate to see CSN in Johannesburg in 1996 and they were on top of their game. It is so sad that we're losing these legends so regularly now, but they are getting older. At least we have their recordings, and our memories. Thanks guys for a lovely reaction.

@debrabrabenec

Жыл бұрын

Stephen Stills 1st album also has Ringo on drums ("To a Flame.") A favorite of mine!

@richarddobson815

Жыл бұрын

Hi Debra, that's right, and Ringo also plays on the final track 'We are not helpless' which is my favourite track! A little careless of me not to include a legend like Ringo with Jimi and Eric .

One of of their more gritty songs I love is, "Almost Cut My Hair"! David Crosby does some very soulful vocals on it.

😊😢 So glad you've heard this. More great music to come.

Now that you two have heard the song. You have to watch the live WOODSTOCK version. It is sooo good.

R.I.P. David Crosby. Joni had a relationship with Graham Nash. I remember when the first album came out. Haven't seen you guys since you went to So. America; hope all's well with your family, Nick. Your doggie is so cute!

But this is my favorite song of theirs because of Stills songwriting and all the different parts, perfectly played and sung.

So cool to see a Portishead t-shirt in this video! I got to see Portishead live in Atlanta around the time their 2nd album was released (I think), and I believe they only came to the U.S. for that 1 tour!

I love your reactions! I love that you both show your true, pure selves. I love this song and grew up with this type of music.

They have so many classics....Our House, Helplessly Hoping, Woodstock, Almost Cut My Hair, Teach Your Children, Immigration Man, Ohio, Southern Cross. They are a worthy rabbit hole.

David's song "Guennivere" Is a classic and one of his best.

'67 was the Summer of Love!

Thanks, you guys. Again, I came late and dont have anything to add. The shortness of life is pressed into my consciousness again. Beck, Crosby, Lisa Marie Presley...Man. I gotta get back on the road! "We're happy people." :D Stay cool, and keep warm. It's freakin' cold around here. Peace. ~Sonny

The best 3 part harmonies of the early 70's --CSN..and...YES

@lindazee

Жыл бұрын

And the Eagles, of course

Saw them live in 78 or 79. Neil was with them for a brief time before going solo. He and Stephen Still were in Buffalo Springfield prior to CSNY.

"Fear is the lock and laughter the key to your heart." That's a pretty good line.

Brings tears to my eyes watching you two enjoying to this song for the first time!

I was 18 yrs old in 1969. The summer of love was 1967. ‘69 was the summer of the Woodstock Festival. Although there was no shortage of love. And the crowd at Woodstock was 500,000. No violence, no arrests. A few bad trips, and some rain, and lots of mud. Amazingly beautiful music.

@rk41gator

Жыл бұрын

This was my first year of college and this band was played continuously. Did you make it to Woodstock? I did not.

@ed.z.

Жыл бұрын

@@rk41gator I was working in a band in a hotel a few miles away. Many of the hotel staff left for Woodstock for the weekend taking mattresses and food from the hotel. The stories they returned with were a a mixture of horror and ecstasy because of the rain and the massive 500,000 young folks in one farm converted into a historic music festival. Good thing they were all stoned silly. Everyone survived it, peacefully. With lifelong memories.

@rk41gator

Жыл бұрын

@@ed.z. Magical. Are you terribly sorry you did not go? Your story is similar to mine and Janis Joplin. Not a big fan at the time and with a college project deadline fast approaching I chose not to go and save the money (some decisions are truly bonehead shortsightedness). Sitting alone in our studio, since everyone else went, I could look out the window and see literally across the street a full stadium at the Un. of Florida. 80,000 or so attending with me thinking "You idiot!" LOL

@ed.z.

Жыл бұрын

@@rk41gator no regrets. The others who went came back caked in mud, dazed and confused, from sleeping under the rain in a muddy field with virtually no access to water or bathrooms. I got to see many of those bands in the following years when our band had time off, and when college workload would allow. Today, decades later you and I can re-see the great bands from our era. And it’s a kick to see younger people reacting to this music for the first time. As we remember the days when we were invincible, young, and living in a a country that was much different than today.

A lot of people are surprised that Stephen Stills not only wrote this masterpiece, he played all of the instruments save drums...on the entire album. Crosby gave him the nickname 'Captain Manyhands'. Crosby also said on the Howard Stern show that his relationship with Stills was based on " hero worship. He was the best singer, wrote the best songs and when he was on stage everything he does just swings.",

1967 was considered The Summer of Love. Joni Mitchell had a relationship with both David Crosby and Graham Nash. She wrote songs about both. Song About The Midway was about David, and River was about Graham Nash.

Great song and thanks for paying tribute to CSN. The Summer of Love was 1967. The year 1969 was the summer of Woodstock, Man on the Moon, the Manson murders in California and the maiden season of the Montreal Expos.

Wonderful reaction from you two. CS&N, CSN&Y are like comfort music. Growing up in the late 60's and early 70's there is so much impactful music to draw upon. However, I must confess with so many tunes floating around in my head I go back often to this music. It is always an album listening moment and I never grow tired of it. Truly masterful vocal magic that is so satisfying. Thanks again!

I saw them in 1977 at Rupp Arena, in Lexington, Kentucky. We were in the fifth row, center seats. They walked out on stage, and received a standing ovation. When they picked up their instruments, the crowd sat down, and you could hear a pin drop in the arena. After each song, they received standing ovations. The crowd sang every song. It was truly a love affair. David Crosby said (at the time) it was the best crowd they'd ever performed for. I'll say. It was the best concert I ever saw.

This is folk rock and is part of what is called the California Sound. Huge musical movement at that time

Such a talent and a very fav. group. RIP DC

Great voice, Great band. One of my heroes C,S,N & Y. SuperGroup.....always. Can't find music like this in this era.

The Spanish lyrics at the end (from what I searched): Que linda me la traiga Cuba, la reina de la Mar Caribe. Cielo sol no tiene sangreahi, y que triste que no puedo vaya, Oh va, oh va, va. Loosely translated that is: How happy it makes me to think of Cuba, the smiles of the Caribbean Sea, Sunny sky has no blood, and how sad that I’m not able to go Oh go, oh go go

Neil Young joined them at Woodstock,

1967 was the "summer of love" but 69 was amazing for music, I was only 9yeats old but the music then had a big effect on me, still does😊

This song so takes me back to my childhood and hot summers and beach trips (in Australia).....fantastic.

Just A Song Before I Go is another great one from CSN. Graham Nash wrote it in just a few minutes as someone challenged him if he could write a song before he got on a plane flight.

The back story of this song is ... Steven Stills had been romantically broken up with Judy Collins. On her birthday he came knocking at her door with a bottle of wine, a bouquet, and his guitar. He sung her this song then asked if they could get back together. She said no, bit she told him it was a really good song.

So great to see how much you enjoyed this song. Such a landmark song for that era. I loved hearing it on the radio when I was a kid of 10 or 11. The high pitch is Nash. Amazing stuff.

Lisa Rainbow added a David Crosby album that should be listened too, 'If only I could remember my name'. Fantastic piece of work!

This album was one of my first 8 track tapes. Sounded good in my old 1960 Corvair. I always liked the vocals, of course, but the bass track is what really sold me on the song.