What pisses me off is that no matter how well we learn to play this song, we ain't gonna make it sound this good.

@saygday

2 жыл бұрын

no shame in that

@FlowerdyPilllow

10 ай бұрын

So true! He is a true master!

@ninerscountry7885

4 ай бұрын

Just keep trying…

@woodrowmcfarlane5135

Ай бұрын

It's owned by Neil, one can only borrow or.

I consider this to be the best live musical performance ever recorded on SNL. Saw it live as it happened and nearly cried.

@callmemonkh9020

11 ай бұрын

Yessir. I was there, too.

@FlowerdyPilllow

10 ай бұрын

I have become addicted to playing this song on my guitar and have played little else in the last 4 or 5 months. What is it about this song? It most definitely makes me well up with tears when Neil sings it. There is something ethereal about it - I don't know what it is but it has captured my soul and it won't let go. I think it is my favourite song of all time. Music that can make you cry for no apparent reason is extremely powerful, definitely something very, very special is going on here and I whole-heartedly embrace it even though I can't begin to understand it. Keep on rockin'in the free world guys!😊

@paulgilbert2506

9 ай бұрын

Me too. I was about 3/4 through a 40 oz Miller and was just floored.

@nicklauslandry1980

8 ай бұрын

bro i cry watching youtube videos so thats not saying much. There is no best at everything because opinions and feelings are mortal and its good to view everything as equal no matter what ;)

@nicklauslandry1980

8 ай бұрын

^everybody knows that btw

I keep playing videos of Neil performing this song over and over again. It’s a thing of beauty, the tune his voice and the lyrics.

@highwireman2012

3 жыл бұрын

mate, i have dropped into the same hole in the last month. its an addictive wormhole to fall into.

@Ratguitar58

2 жыл бұрын

Count me In guys…. I’ve been doing the same thing.

@junoj2836

Жыл бұрын

I also was enchanted on the night it played on snl. I recorded each snl including the rerun the same yea then I lost the vhsc tape and felt true loss and sadness although I had seen the official vid, but it wasn't the same as the snl live performance. Time marches on but each year there is a harvest moon. This 2022 h.m. is due in Oct but here I am. Now where can one acquire a copycwithoutvthe double screen?

@pamelasmith520

6 ай бұрын

voice of the century.

Neil Young is a living legend, a gift to the world.

This is the best version of this song... by far. Incredible. A man and his voice + guitar + harmonica... no other accompaniment... wow. Absolutely fucking epic.

One of the most beautiful songs ever written and performed!

I am 43 and I got my 70 year old mom hooked on this song. The most beautiful song I have ever heard. No joke.

Now this is real music. Incredibly beautiful!!!

I remember watching this live on SNL back in the early 90s. We were really quite mesmerized. It’s as if he’s the only person in the room. It’s just complete silence in that place. Incredible

Such a beautiful and soulful song it moves me to tears.

@CarolRibo

4 жыл бұрын

Mary Ann Dull me too... I listen to it over and over again... and cry every time...

@trashypine6198

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. I thought I was going thru menopause at 41

@guybo07

3 жыл бұрын

Yup I hear you..

@johnbrindley4885

3 жыл бұрын

have always loved Neil young. .this is so wonderful i have same same feelings as you its just so lovely..

This was my first conscious exposure to neil young. This song filled me with the possibility of love again...lol..I was only like 12 or 13 when I first heard it in the early 90's on pbs. I rediscovered it again at 17 ....oh, to be young and in love. Beatiful song

@bokta692

3 жыл бұрын

I was 19?, this is specifically Saturday night live 1987 or 86. I was sitting on my girlfriend's parent's couch waiting for her sister to go to bed to start my finger bang etc...strategy and then this comes on. Fuck duran duran....what the hell!?!? Soul scratching love.

I like how he effortlessly inserts the Dobro parts while playing solo.

@RobbiePfunder

3 жыл бұрын

whats dobro

@garzascreek

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobbiePfunder - Dobro (stringed instrument) as played on the album and here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oGaB1qesosa6hNY.html Without accompaniment, Neil Young just plays harmonic rings on his guitar instead. Not really hard but he makes it look effortless. Well, he did write the melody and has played it thousands of times by now so no surprise.

A voice like velvet, my absolut favorite song! Let this song go trough my veins many times a day

Romance at its finest, but only with this voice....Neil Young.....a legend

@raydelrosario2366

6 жыл бұрын

Neil Young is the only human being that can get away with that voice...the combination of his songwriting and melodic genius gives credibility and validation to that singing voice of his. There will never be another Neil Young.

This song is magic! Love this all by Neil version. He's great.

its just doesnt get any better.. one of my favorite.

I still recall seeing this on SNL back in the day. It made a huge impact on me then and it still resonates to this day.

@christophermcmeeken8677

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@helldorado1489

2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

such an original songwriter and performer....true genius. so free

These song always brings tears to my eyes..

Happy 70th Birthday Neil!!-Love you....

Still a great song. Brings back the good times 👍

His voice is more relaxed here than with a band, which makes the high notes more pleasant. On some versions his vocal chords tighter and the head voice has no vibrato as a result. Wonderful!

So simple... so beautiful.

Those harmonics aren't easy to hit like that. But he makes it look easy lol. Great musician

@rayner4597

4 ай бұрын

It’s so crazy how easy he make this whole thing look while singing truly legendary guitar player

His best song ever...

@NYCgirl927

7 жыл бұрын

yes I love it & remember this performance so well.

Always listen to this tune dad loved as we all did the singer Neil young had so much pain in his earlier years xx

Infinitely better than the studio version.

absolutely beautiful. Neil one of the best!

Prefer the guy on the left

Absolutely fantastic. This version got me hooked 30 years ago.

The reason I asked for an acoustic guitar for Christmas as a kid. Haven't looked back since.

So true...I heard this Neil Young classic today on 89.9 and thought of you baby...your little kitty has a special story about this song and you...please remind me to tell you one day...sending you lots of little smiles...xoox me

Simple chord arrangements, great Martin acoustics, powerful strumming, dropped D, this guy could take chicken shit and make chicken salad every time. Great songwriter, singer and player.

@ronarsenault2298

5 жыл бұрын

xtc1957 Nanny

@RPMac

5 жыл бұрын

Right on !!

@72tx340

4 жыл бұрын

Dropped d gives it a nice bass line

such a good song.

I have this song in my head all morning. Now I’m playing it.

Simply a legend

This is BEAUTIFUL, and far superior to the studio version.

When his name came up recently this is the first song that came to me and i remember this performance on SNL Fantastic song 👍🏽👊✌🏼🎙

This was the first song that my better half sent to me.What a way to say she loved me always. 🥰💘

This is my absolute favorite song in existence and specifically because of this performance. Now in my late 30s and it just hits and resonates every single time I hear or see it.

what a beautiful song and talented song writer.

Great song by neal. Only he could make it sound like this. Makes my eyes water.

Thank you for posting this. It is my favorite solo performance by Neil. Absolutely Perfect.

@christophermcmeeken8677

3 жыл бұрын

I saw this on SNL such a good performance.

@paulgilbert2506

9 ай бұрын

@@bewaremyswirlyblades6775 I cant remember what the other was. I was too blown away by what he did here.

Great memories of the early 90s when I was in college. Fun!

Brings back bittersweet memories, love it ❤❤❤

Yes He is so fantastic!! It's wonderful to listen to him! Makes me happy aölso when I am sad..gives comfort... so nice..Glad you like him!

Neil young at his brilliant best , CSN&Y the greatest of all time

I was a freshman at U of Montana when it aired. We left Charlie B's early that sat night to get home and catch this. It was worth it.

@fatandyboy6856

7 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what year? This was a significant view for me as I watched it live, but don't remember the month/year...

@keseysvenisonchili

7 жыл бұрын

It would've been winter of 91-92

@fatandyboy6856

7 жыл бұрын

I did a little searching and found it aired originally 12/05/1992 - Thanks! www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/season-18/episode/8-tom-arnold-with-neil-young-63676

@paulgilbert2506

9 ай бұрын

@@keseysvenisonchili December 1992... just before Christmas Break.

@paulgilbert2506

9 ай бұрын

@@fatandyboy6856 December 1992... just before Christmas Break.

I remember seeing this live on SNL and being floored. I though, OK, Neil's career is far, far from over.

Twice the artist You get 5 thumbs up from me for posting this snl version. Xcellent solo performance of a tear jerker beauty of a song. Thank you.

Wow so stunning to hear live just like a recording ! Just an epic performance

Magic

I'm 18 and this is my favourite song...I could never get sick of it. It's so timeless and sentimental, such a wistful classic

One of my favorite songs💗

Why you're artists so beautiful

WOW beautiful!!!

Great stuff.....epic Neil Young.....just him and guitar.....

I love it!!!

NY Willa.ways be my favorite musician. Just GREAT. And I’ve seen many in my lifetime....

P goodness gracious! Oh my God my goodness gracious! Oh my God he's so beautiful to me and you know what he fell in love with some Well this woman that was actually in it Anyway oh my gosh, are you freaking kidding me? I just left myself. Thank you for your songs. Oh my goodness gracious

The Greatest Melody Ever?

brilliant

The most amazing song written in DROP D tunning on the guitar :)

Such a great dance tune!

Just wonderful - so many good memories tied with this song!

In still in love with Neil Young 🌱

Thanks for uploading this!

best, most soulfully delicate version of this song, very nice to learn how to play to

wow. I've not seen this version before. this is incredible

When I saw Crosby Stills Nash and YOUNG... Mah man did this song for his solo.. 💖

I saw this live when I was maybe 12 or 13, and I recall being stunned by the beauty of the song, and just thinking it just felt like an incredible moment in late night television. In retrospect, maybe one of the musical high points that SNL cast saw, and that was when Hartman, Farley, Carvey, Nealon, Myers, Meadows, Sandler, Spade, etc. were in the cast. Neil never slowed down after that either. He’s still the real deal.

@randyreynolds3245

Жыл бұрын

Imho, if the song Stardust had never been written, this would be the most beautiful song of all time

@User_491jx6f

Ай бұрын

The list of 60’s artists who were still writing all-timers in the 90’s is small. Neil is undoubtedly among them.

The best!!

I have been playing the song over and over again just like the rest of you! First time I hear the song was about 2 weeks ago, and I love it. It's so mellow!

Just beautiful

What a tune!

Parece de outro mundo ❤️🥇

I am shaken ..

Good to see & hear this again. & hey it was recorded in Tucson, AZ. Doubly cool.

Just. Wow.

Thanks Thanks It It was was really really good good

Perfection 👌

His best song in my opinion.

Muito Bonito !!! Música Linda 💚 💛 🇧🇷

Thank you so much for posting this. I've been searching for it on and off for at least 10 years. I remember seeing it live as a 16-year old, completely transfixed by his performance. I'd never seen anyone play guitar like that, and I was just learning. Still can't properly do harmonics like that!

@fatandyboy6856

6 жыл бұрын

Stacia M... me too! I remember being chilled to the core seeing this live on SNL... what an awesome song. I feel so privileged to exist in this version of reality!

@paullevine1813

3 жыл бұрын

Neil usually has another player do the Harmonics part but as you can see it can be done by yourself. It's not a hard part you just need the practice to get the feel & the hardest part is the final note in the progression. I am more a rock player but have always loved Neil's work especially this tune. I would share a bit though it's an older song I wrote for electric guitar back in my younger days . If you would like to hear it here's the Link. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hHyekpafdrfYiqw.html or click on my green icon button & click Lost Time. I also play much acoustic stuff & this song was one of my favorites . Usually do what He does & let someone else do the Harmonic part as you see how much it slows him down to try & stay smooth . That's the really tough part if you want to do all the parts at the same sitting.

Love this song used to dance to it with my husband.

It’s a Harvest Moon tonight Xxxx

Legend

if you cross your eyes just right, you'll see Neil in 3d.

My baby only sleeps when she hear and get dance this song!

Neil young rocking the UGGs for men

Solid. Thanks for the post.

Brilliant

His best.

Neil young ilove you

Probably the second best musical performance on SNL. Next to Harrison & Simon. 😀

@danielkokal8819

2 жыл бұрын

I remember that.... Here comes the Sun. Cept this performance was Unplugged, not SNL

The guy on the right not bad either beautiful classic song

the best

Today's "artist" can only wish.....

Neil Young a Liveing God.

💙