BEAUTIFUL!| FIRST TIME HEARING Crosby ,Still & Nash - Helplessly Hoping REACTION

[@salmuscles]

beware of the scammers replying to comments....it’s not jay and amber .....

[@RobSquadReactions]

Thank you! Trying to remove them now. They will just make a new profile though. Really hoping for some help from KZbin soon with this

[@elizabethfranco1284]

I just removed and reported one now

[@BarbaraPryor-Smith]

oh I think that just happened to me! Thank you!

[@sassymess7111]

I've been getting that alot on other reaction channels.

[@vincentp149]

Me too. Knew it was a scam, but glad you put out the warning!

[@gkiferonhs]

You guys would also like "Our House". This "group" just listed their names because they didn't feel themselves to be group in the common sense. They enjoyed playing together, they composed and performed amazing music and, and when Neil Young wanted to sit in, they just added his name.

[@Shrykespeare]

"Our House" is a very very very fine song. :)

[@howardhales6325]

There were also three albums that were just Crosby/Nash and one by the Stills/Young Band.

[@steph990]

@@Shrykespeare 😁

[@laurin4405]

@@Shrykespeare With Three Cats singin' the lines

[@bobwallace9753]

Our House was written by Graham Nash when he was living with Joni Mitchel. They had just come home, Graham sat at the piano and wrote about the moment of their arrival. "The song originated from a domestic event that took place while Graham Nash was living with Joni Mitchell (and her two cats) in her house in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, after they had gone out for breakfast and had bought an inexpensive vase on Ventura Boulevard. Nash wrote the song in an hour, on Mitchell's piano."

[@jeffpawlinski3210]

Their use of Lyrical (Poetic) "Alliteration” in this song is both brilliant and magical.

[@janicetrimmell6897]

yes, hopelessly hoping...wordlessly watching etc.

[@DianaJG8]

Why did you put alliteration in quotations when you couldn't be more correct that their lyrics in this song are the epitome of the definition?

[@goldboy150]

@@DianaJG8 haha I wondered the same thing!

[@goldboy150]

@@janicetrimmell6897 “love isn’t lying it’s loose in a lady who lingers…”

[@janicetrimmell6897]

@@goldboy150 That's so perfect.

[@debibailey2968]

RIP David Crosby!! Such a group of talent! ❤️. Thank you for this!!! Actually one of my favorites. Those harmonies!!!! Priceless!!!

[@sarahdee374]

it's been a very weepy week for me. So sad, although I don't think that's what David wanted. He loved doing what he did and wanted us to savor and enjoy it. I'm working on getting there.

[@kriswelanetz9537]

I had the privilege of seeing CSNY in the Boston Garden in the early 2000’s with my mom (who introduced me to them) I liked their sound and harmony, but seeing them live was one of those experiences I’ll never forget.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Marrakesh Express"!!! When you get back to CSN&Y, you'll love their "Our House", "Carry On", "Find The Cost Of Freedom" and "Deja Vu"!!! edit- from 1969-1987 Neil Young was only on 1 studio album, 1 live album and 1 compilation album with CSN. Very briefly with them btw '69-'70 and '74-'75(during their classic period). fyi, Boston's harmonies were all done by lead singer Bradley Delp on the first 3 studio albums.

[@robynsmith3040]

Carry On and Deja Vu should definitely be on the listen list.

[@mikemaricle9941]

@@robynsmith3040 Carry On from 4 Way Street! Nothing better!

[@skinnybattlecow6505]

"If you smile at me, I will understand, because that is something everybody every where does in the same language." Rest in Peace David Crosby

[@mst3ktemple421]

My favorite song by Crosby, Stills and Nash. Haunting and moving. RIP David. You will live forever through your music.

[@mst3ktemple421]

I've got this same message a couple times and have just assumed it was fake. Too bad they try to cause problems with people just trying to enjoy music together.

[@aileenburke4667]

Guinevere also.

[@tarahannum6785]

It’s time to listen to Ohio. This is CSNY with Young having wrote the song after seeing the Life magazine cover of a shooting victim from the Kent State shootings. Powerful song.

[@gurulimbo]

“I love music. I love making songs. I feel like I’ve been given a path where I can contribute, where I can protest if somebody does something really obviously wrong or inhuman right in front of me, where I can make a difference. Where I can most especially elevate, make you happy, elevate the condition, elevate the thing.” David Crosby. Rest in Peace.

[@Darth_Wafer]

"Almost Cut My Hair" is a CSNY song that David Crosby takes lead vocals on. Great jamming song. "Helpless" is one that Neil Young sings lead on. Both are from their first album featuring Young (2nd in their discography if you consider CSN and CSNY the same band) titled "Deja Vu". Some really great songs on that album

[@Go-tee71]

"Almost Cut My Hair" & "Helpless" are two of my faves!!

[@tvgator1]

I thought that was Stephen Stills on lead on that song

[@TheAcarch2]

Agreed 100%. "Almost Cut My Hair" is such a staple of the times. Fantastic song. Phenomenal album.

[@joelliebler5690]

You forgot about his brilliant Country Girl tune finishing off deja Cu!

[@skinnybattlecow6505]

You should check out "Just a Song Before I Go". It was written in the back seat of a cab by Graham Nash after the cab driver challenged him to do it during a ride to the airport.

[@corinaperez226]

Home Free does a beautiful rendition of this song. I love this original version because it embodies the times and the essence of the band at that particular time in history. Chills!

[@squirrley01]

Yes!!! Check them out on this song, plus many more

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

As a Home Fry, I must agree that you should check out Home Free's a cappella version of this song. This version is great, but IMHO Home Free's version is even more so.

[@carlamay7521]

Yes! I was also going to suggest they check out Home Free's cover.

[@laurin4405]

Home Free does a Beautiful rendition of Everything they Try 1st song I ever heard by them was "Man Of Constant Sorrow" :}

[@Astons_Martin]

CSN alliteration in this song is so brilliant! 1 person 2 alone 3 together 4 (for) each other...🙏❣️

[@kevinlcarlson]

I heard "free together"...

[@bjaded1]

@@kevinlcarlson all the lyric’s have the number 3. and it makes sense with how he is naming off numbers in order.

[@dggydddy59]

I'm sorry but that's not what alliteration is. The alliteration in this song is like: Helplessly Hoping her harlequin hovers or Love lying loose lady lingers lost And now you know. Cheers!

[@joelliebler5690]

My favorite part too and I love to sing along right there!

[@raycewilliams3300]

For me personally this was one of the first bands to have such a high level of harmonies. This song is a perfect example of that. Their harmonies are almost angelic. The words are exceptional as well. They were a true force of nature.

[@bertisjordan1085]

Their harmonies are truly second to none. They just match so perfectly and they need no over dubs. It's like pieces of a puzzle. Different shapes but together make the perfect picture. I think Young came in on the second album playing on some songs so they added his name. He brought a more electric sound to the group and some edginess.

[@jjsoundguy]

There are overdubs in this song. Stephen Stills voice can clearly be heard double tracking. Oher multitrack tricks are done here also. The studio magic still cannot compare to CSN's raw talent though. I have loved CSN since I bought this album on its initial release.

[@bertisjordan1085]

@@jjsoundguy, thanks. They did sound as great live as they did on record I guess is what I'm trying to say.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

The Bee Gees and CSN harmonies are different. Each unique and beautiful.

[@alphajava761]

Grateful Dead has some amazing harmonies like the song Box Of Rain. The Dead was coached on their harmonies by CSN when the were making the Working Man's Dead album in a neighboring studio. And then the Dead continued with a lot more harmonies in their songs. CSN/Y is the best imo.

[@aarongoldstein7614]

Glad you’re paying tribute to David Crosby. While “Helplessly Hoping” is a great song, Crosby wrote “Guinevere”. The live version with Crosby & Nash on the BBC is intricate. Then there Crosby’s first solo album “If I Could Only Remember My Name”. You’ll particularly like “Laughing” and “Music is Love”.

[@cog4life]

RIP David Crosby. 😢There will never be another voice like his. He left us with some beautiful tunes. ❤

[@gurulimbo]

My absolute favorite CSN song. Those harmonies hit heartstrings.

[@michlkwitz]

I've always loved the story of how they started singing together. They were all at Cass Elliott's house and Steven and David played a new song they'd just written (You Don't Have To Cry). Graham said "play it again", so they did. Then Graham asked them to play it a third time and he joined in on the high harmony. And thus greatness was born.

[@stpnwlf9]

Fantastic Stephen Stills composition with his lead vocal. Graham Nash on this exquisite high harmonies and Crosby expertly filling the space between.

[@suef.9310]

Amber, I think with the harmonies of the Gibbs brothers, they blend so well because they are family (genetics). I’m sure you’ve heard of fathers and sons or brothers having a very similar voices (tones). With Crosby, Stills and Nash you can hear each individual voice because they have different tones. They all blend well in their own way!

[@umpdaddy1]

Wooden Ships is one of their best songs and one of the best songs in rock in general. The musicianship in incredibly good.

[@harrislieberman1107]

If you're thinking of the studio version of the song, from their first album, the musicianship you refer to is Stills and Stills alone.

[@dgpatter]

Oh you NEED to watch Home Free’s version of this. It is one of two of their master class of harmonies.

[@col-hiwildcats6717]

The late David Crosby once said that he and Graham Nash decided early on that they would not sing harmonies in "major triads" like most groups did. That is one thing that provides their unique sound. Nash once told an interviewer "We don't have a monopoly on the notes, but NOBODY sounds like David, Stephen, and me when we sing together." Love this song - you really can't go wrong with CSN or CSN&Y. Great reaction again Jay and Amber.

[@DanielFrost21]

Of all the great harmonies of CSN, this is my favorite. Just magical.

[@scottalker9113]

As close to perfect harmony that you can get ❤

[@davidabbett7011]

One of the most beautiful, building choruses ever . . . They are one person They are two alone They are three together They are for each other

[@kelqueen9998]

This song shows the perfect simplicity yet complex beauty of their harmonies. ♥

[@thomasconlee4939]

One thing often overlooked is Stephen Stills' love of alliteration..." helplessly hoping, wordlessly watching, gasping at glimpses, stand by the stairway, lady who lingers" ....the man is a poet of the first order.

[@connieb4372]

This song gets me in the feels every single time, and I don't know why, maybe except because it's just beautifully done and I agree with Amber.. they are heads and shoulders above the Bee Gees, in my opinion. Thanks guys... another great reaction!

[@leisastalnaker3790]

❤❤❤❤❤I love this song. Makes me tear up. So beautiful. I’ll miss David Crosby and his voice.

[@Katt-._.7.]

Yes, so beautiful ❤

[@BillB23]

His voice was so often in the background but his influence in the lyrics and music was front and center.

[@fidge54]

This was their first. Their 2nd album was Crosby Stills Nash and Young

[@rforces]

Perfection - with NO AUTOTUNE!

[@marybaillie8907]

A week later still hasn't gotten any easier. The beautiful harmonies are going to be in my mind forever, with perfect alliteration. One of the greatest poetic and musically well produced albums ever. RIP David. 😪😪💕💕Thanks for the memories. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@duddlepuz]

I heard Graham on Public Radio last week say that when he first sang with Crosby and Stills at Joni Mitchell''s house, he knew he had to follow that sound. He left the USA and met with the Hollies to tell them he was done.

[@gs8191]

I'm with Amber, they are my favorite harmonizers of all time, and this song is my favorite harmony. You can see the layers unfolding in the chorus when Stills starts it off with one person in his midrange vocal, then Nash adds the two alone high part which sounds great, but it isn't complete until Crosby adds that three together deep rich bottom and they are for each other. My pleasure to see them 3 times, the harmonies live were amazing. Love you, David.

[@davidking8839]

Check out some of the CSN&Y rockers: Woodstock, Wooden Ships, or Ohio (a protest song about the Kent State shootings.) In live shows, this band would usually do a soft first set, then come back with electric instruments and rock the house. You need to hear both sides of their artistry to get the whole picture.

[@pattyestrada6]

I’m a sucker for beautiful harmonies.

[@wendyhanrahan5828]

Wooden Ships - best line ever: “If you smile at me I will understand, Cause that is something everybody, everywhere does in the same language”.

[@caryriggs5719]

Helpless not helplessly hoping is a wonderful CSNY tune that is lead by Young but still you can hear the harmony. Also Country Girl (ithnk your pretty) off their Deja Vu album. You will get exactly what you asked and wondered about.

[@scottallen3698]

Amber you said it perfectly once again "they enter your heart, they enter your soul " you guys are the best.. love you guys keep on keeping on

[@Serai3]

Neil brought a harder edge and a more sardonic outlook. The great anthem he penned with the group was "Ohio", about the Kent State Massacre. He wrote it within four hours of the event and they performed it that night. A hard-hitting, fixed stare into the heart of darkness that was America in the late 60's.

[@EMJ1986]

The alliteration in this song is wonderful.

[@SusanJohnston]

Joni Mitchell Circle Game has rift at the end of this song! They were all great friends!! Joni couldn’t go to Woodstock but watched her friends playing there on tv! That is when she wrote the song Woodstock!Much Love ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TonyM1961]

One of the most pure harmonies you will ever hear

[@zebjohnson5580]

Neil Young is like the letter Y so it's Crosby Stills Nash and sometimes Young "Ohio " " Wooden Ships " " Almost Cut my Hair " these are some of the songs Young played on

[@aarongoldstein7614]

If you want to understand the difference between CSN and CSNY then you must listen to the “Deja Vu” album from 1970. If you’re particularly interested in Neil Young’s contributions then listen to “Helpless” and “Country Girl”.

[@michelleb9808]

Both of these such amazing songs

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Rest In Peace David

[@sandrareed2553]

Cowgirl in the sand , sung by Neil Young ❤️❤️❤️🤟🏼✌🏼🐇

[@vincentp149]

"Delta" is one of my favorite David Crosby songs. It's very languid and beautiful. So not good for a "banger" day. "Guinevere" is good too. David loved his alternate guitar tunings. "To the Last Whale" is a great song from the time when Crosby + Nash were working as a duo.

[@Amadeus1066]

I recently recommended this song and I'm so happy and grateful you reviewed it! Whenever someone wants an example of a song with great harmonies I always recommend this song! The next CSN song I'd love for you to review is "Wasted On The Way." Thanks for reviewing this song!!

[@garyrosenberg3369]

Hi you two guys, regards again from the Black Forest! So wonderful to hear your comments on those songs that came out long before you were born. So, as you're interested in Neil Young's contribution, I would suggest a song from the album Déjà vu - actually you could pick any song, but it would be Helpless, or my personal favorite, Country Girl. And going back to the roots: The Byrds (David Crosby) - Turn! Turn! Turn! or So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star Buffalo Springfield (Stephen Stills & Neil Young) - For What It's Worth The Hollies (Graham Nash) - I Can't Let Go or He Ain't Heavy. Keep it going and thanks for your channel!

[@BillB23]

Every time I hear this tune, the original or a cover, I lament that it's so short. I want more! These three worked very hard on their vocals, knowing that they had three vocal instruments blending with the guitars. Home Free's cover is worth a listen.

[@BillB23]

@Gerald H Agreed!

[@stevehamilton8824]

Mesmerizing harmonies. And the picking of the acoustic guitar is perfect! No need for elaborate sounds. The vocals are enough.

[@Straydogger]

The voices are mixed in the song so that there is one in the middle, one on the left, and one on the right. That's one reason they can be heard so well individually. CSNY with Neil Young did a song called "Carry On". Check it.

[@ajmackin]

Two words: “Wooden Ships”.

[@brandonfizer4094]

For Young's contribution to the band, listen to "Helpless," "Ohio," and "Carry On."

[@CRUISERJ1]

What separates CSN's harmonies from all others is that the harmonies are front and center, the music is simply a soft background. Most harmonies tend to compete with the vocals to hide certain imperfections.

[@Cchan53]

I'm almost 70, had there pictures out of the teen mags at the time in my bedroom along with everyone else of that time, Stephen wolf, Sonny and Cher, Mama's and Papas, Jim Hendrix ,Janis Joplin, Beatles and on and on and on...so glad this was the music of my youth . The new music of the 2000 can't compare! Some good but back then THEY WERE ALL GREAT! And all partaking as well we their fans which enhanced their music even more so. Geez you get a contact high at the concerts back then...lol Listen to Zeppelins production ,the panning back and forth on headphones, speakers laying on the floor. What do you think that was done, besides being clever, long Drum solos, guitar solos ..ALL for the experience while under the influence. Great memories...music that still holds strong today when played ,and we're older and straighter ...lol

[@glenndespres5317]

Deja Vu is where Neil Young comes in. Crazy good album from start to finish.

[@rosecordova3597]

The sounds of Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles my childhood in the city of angels. R.I.P. David Crosby.

[@johnlong9534]

They do a live impromptu version of this with only their voices and Stephen on guitar. . . . .awesome.

[@billclarke117]

And that's how harmonies are done!!!!!

[@musiclover7840]

One of the reasons why their harmonies are so unique is they share singing the melody when they're singing harmony. If you listen carefully, you can hear it move between the 3 of them as they're singing, especially on the chorus.

[@newbluemoon4903]

While on a ski trip back in the early 70’s I found this album in the lodge and played it. I’d never heard anything like it before. What immediately struck me, was not only their beautiful harmonies but the poetic alliteration. It is poetry set to music.

[@jimwilson5148]

I learned how to sing harmonies by singing along with each of their individual voices. You can hear each of them so clearly.

[@kimberleymonari3560]

******* NEIL YOUNG joined the band in 1969, just in time to perform at the WOODSTOCK Festival.

[@nmann8164]

My favorite album. Every song a gem.

[@terrilgeorge7255]

Mine too!!

[@rickpetersen1745]

You asked when Neil Young entered, well he was actually already there. If you take this album cover and turn it around, you will see Neil Young looking though the glass door. This album was done in 1969, the same year as Woodstock. CSNY played their second gig there. Young bring Politics, and hard driving Rock, and a Social conscience to their music. You really need to listen to Carry On and Southern Man from 4 Way Street.

[@altanthony2697]

CSNY - “Carry On” is fantastic (Stephen Stills song). If you want to hear Neil Young out front with the others backing, I recommend “Country Girl”

[@kazheadrest3626]

A monumental album full of amazing music with Helplessy Hoping being one of my favorites. CS&N broke the music barrier in my home growing up. My beautiful mother heard Suite Judy Blue Eyes on "her" radio station and bought me this record for my birthday in December of 69 which allowed "hippie music" to be played on the family stereo. Still have the vinyl. Rest in love David.

[@northernlight2598]

For me, this is the best 3 part harmony track ever!

[@randysandford4033]

Love your attitudes. Best part. Clean, positive, happy, refreshing, and smiling. It shows in your faces, words, and actions. You guys are very respectful of the musical artists you listen to which makes it easy to listen to your comments and appreciate the music. A fan.

[@chicagocubs71]

Amber & Jordan, First of all, Rip to this iconic legend of a man who was the founding member of the Byrds & Crosby, Still & Nash. My condolences & sympathies go out to the Crosby Fam. Gone but will always be remembered by his fam, friends & fans around the world. God Bless The Crosby Fam.!!!

[@clintoncarver1926]

The chorus They are one person They are 2 alone They are three together (she's pregnant) They are for each other The verses use a classic poetic form of alliteration, the repetition of a consonant sound like Wordless watching he waits by the Window and wonders Or Heartlessly helping himself, etc. Thanks for reacting to this one.

[@johnckelly88]

They were magical live. I had the pleasure of seeing them play 3 times over the years.

[@roncypert8255]

I was only blessed to have seen them once in Houston in the 70s. They headlined an outdoor concert at Jeppesen Stadium with Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, Jesse Colin Young and The Beach Boys, in that order. A very different set of acts, but hey, it was the 70s and it worked! Each act change brought a different vibe culminating in the luscious harmonies of Crosby, Stills and Nash. Needless to say, it was amazing!

[@TheDivayenta]

Classic Steven Stills tune. Check out “ Four and Twenty” by him and them on the Deja Vu album. “ Guinevere” is Crosby’s masterpiece along with Wooden Ships ( cowritten by Stills and Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane. ) These beautiful harmonies in HH are very folky bluegrass like. Young came in on the Deja Vu album.

[@Shrykespeare]

My father, Robert, absolutely loved Crosby Stills & Nash. How fitting that you react to them today, which would have been his 84th birthday. (He passed in 2019.) Also ironic is that you chose this song, which came out the year I was born (1969). You guys are the best. For your next CSN song, I nominate "Wasted On the Way".

[@leekrick6051]

Another good on is Carry On, off their 2nd album and includes Neil Young. Woodstock too.

[@markbarbarotta5613]

Young was in and out of the band. “Ohio”is a great song that has the 4 of them

[@dragonan5674]

Both iterations of the band are excellent listening!!!

[@jameshouston2174]

One reason The Bee Gees sound is harmoniously similar is by being brothers their voices have the same timbre….were as CSN are 3 distinct voice timbres

[@derekdenton8689]

A song by CSNY that’s a must-hear is “Ohio” (and its B-side, “Find The Cost Of Freedom”). It’s a protest song about the shooting of student protesters by National Guard troops at Kent State University in Ohio, in 1970. The story goes that Crosby was visiting Neil Young at his Bay Area ranch at the time, showed Young a magazine photo of the scene, and Young wrote the song on the spot. They then caught a plane to LA, met up with Stills and Nash to record the song THAT SAME NIGHT (!!!) and released the single within a few days of the event. Neil Young was in Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, so they went way back despite butting heads a lot over time. Crosby has said that what Neil brought to the group was great songwriting and being a forceful performer. “Ohio” is definitely a case in point.

[@philiphughes9556]

Great reaction to an even better song. CSN&Y "4 way street" is an awesome album. You would absolutely love Home Frees' take on "Helplessly Hoping" since you're both home fries!

[@carolmartin4413]

You don't get much better than CSN&Y. We grew up in that age and feel so blessed to be part of that era. RIP David

[@cazgerald9471]

Crosby, Stills, and Nash Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young; Crosby & Nash The Stills-Young Band and solo albums from all four of them

[@matthewjacot6065]

It's great to journey back with you. A memory shared is new again.

[@gitmobob6266]

Most groups harmonize on the chorus where so many of CSN and later Y would harmonize the whole song. There songs never get old and there message is always spot on.

[@541walker]

Neil Young joined them for their 2nd album, 'Déjà Vu', released in 1970.

[@katsupak5532]

I am one who sings harmony and can definitely pick out all three voices and have sung them with my brothers and sisters...I am the oldest of 8! Their harmonies are not just singing a higher or lower of the same melody...they are singing definite and dissonant harmony...they were unique, and pull the voice right out of my lungs!

[@williambingman1686]

Combination of literary alliteration and harmony is wonderful.

[@TheHeatherjane]

This is my favorite song by them, makes me tear up but smile that David lives on in my heart!

[@SaxonsGlory]

A troubled soul finally at rest, RIP David, you will live forever in our memories.

[@leekrick6051]

Their second album included Neil Young. If you want to hear his voice specifically, he does the lead vocals on “HELPLESS”.

[@lisafayepranger8561]

I don't think anyone else ever blended three distinctly different voices this way. There is a real unusual beauty to it.

[@traci4187]

Young adds a fourth harmony to CSN songs. Three-part harmony is gorgeous, but four-part harmony is both gorgeous AND complex.

[@joanlajara3939]

Love these guys!! Deja vu is one of the best albums ever!! Love, Almost Cut My Hair, David sings lead but Neil young’s guitar is sooo great and different!!!

[@colemitchell228]

Wonderful. Other CSN 🔥= Carry On (with Young), Woodstock (also with Young), and Marrakesh Express. You'll love them all.

[@gkiferonhs]

A lot of bands sing in unison, but few have the actual harmonies of CSN(&Y).