Neil Young | Charlie Rose

[@coyotesong]

This guy is so real, so much the authentic man.....he's beyond brilliant. It's amazing to watch someone be in the world in a completely authentic way. Love his sense of faith.

[@catestarrr]

Charlie Rose, you are the best! I try to watch your show daily. You talking to Neil Young- how cool. Really got him to talk.

[@jennhill8708]

It breaks my heart that they lost this. It is incredibly sad.

[@Longtack55]

So much excellent stuff came out of Canada - including my old Dad :D.

[@bmardon2112]

Bless you dude I too am a Canadian

[@lgcrooks]

When Bob Dylan was in Winnipeg to perform last year, he had to go visit the home where Neil lived through his teens and began his musical career!

[@spd13062]

Master songwriter....thanks for all the music, Neil.

[@haus05]

Just saw him last night in Winnipeg EPIC Show he is a living legend

[@Staylogical]

A Canadian original.Got to love him.

[@fioressere]

A GREAT ARTIST..... awesome interview, in Italy there'nt this kind of transmission and there'nt space for this kind of artist..

[@DeborahYIP]

Thanks a million for posting such an awesome interview !

[@rosie714o]

Neil,im praying for you and your faith.You were such a inspiration to me when i first started playing the guitar."Only love could break your heart"was the first song i ever played. My faith in God helps me through everyday of my life.Iam so thankful for his provisions in this life.So thankful that the affairs of this life our in his hands.Thank you for so many memories.My prayers for you and your family. Rosemary

[@EastVan604]

What an amazing human being Neil Young is. I wish half the world could be like him and we would truly be an a better place. God bless Neil, you are truly an inspiration....

[@Youssef51]

One of our very greatest poets.

[@indigohen]

I am always relieved to hear famous folks come out and speak openly about alternatives to religion - thanks neil

[@rsohlich1]

Never said I was obsessed...I just respect him and like his music a lot. Thats all

[@muddahubbard]

Wow... I don't think I've EVER seen a flame war on an online forum that ended with someone admitting they overreacted and apologizing. Very mature. You've got my respect. Neil's just a person. He takes great pains to try to be true to himself, and that sometimes causes him to behave selfishly. I believe that, like most non-sociopathic people, he means well. He just has a hard time compromising.

[@SteffanSoule]

Still love these guys.

[@graysonmcmurray1992]

Yes Indeed! Peace be with you my friend!

[@Gusclassicrockchannel]

Just one of the greatest of all time, what else can I say, great singer,composer, guitarist, and now an older and wiser Neil to teach us some lessons on life. And he should know about it, he's been there in the battle fields and he's already won he's war, so keep on rocking Mr. Young and in the mean time keep the faith alive.

[@JennyYasi]

Love you so much! You are great, live forever Neil.

[@rsohlich1]

Man...I wish I could meet Neil. I'm 25 and wish I could meet him so badly....

[@KillgoreTrout43]

Neil is one of the most genuine human beings ever. He's so right about religion and faith. It's all about the spiritual journey, whether orthodox religion, or a more free form search.

[@Lblu1181]

Neil Young has a gift, he is able to put into words what we feel, in a way that goes beyond words, it just is. Add all his other musical talents and you get a force of nature. He can increase the quality of peoples lives with his music, so happy he made it, life wouldn't be the same without him.

[@morglew]

I agree. I've felt that way since I was 15. 31 now. Seen him 5 times now tho. Born in the wrong decade.

[@Mega80schild]

Wow, "my church is my Forest!", this is why he has been our most prolific songwriter for over 30 years.

[@ChuckHippy]

Neil Young is one of the greatest songwriters ever, right up there with Bob Dylan. I love his songs, the chances he's taken in his career. On top of that he is a great human being who has respect for other people's beliefs and ways of life. If there were more people like him in this world we'd be a lot better off.

[@Emmamoo]

He's amazing. A great man. I love his words.

[@starr522]

lol Neil Young. You walk the walk that you talk. I so respect you for that. And damn I didn t want to be a fan of yours. But I am fast becoming one. Your honesty is beautiful.

[@redhyper1]

wow, what a thing to say. the part about nature and the trees was amazing, i actually find myself thinking that alot when im in a woodland area. what a man, Young is i mean really. hes a true legend. love him and his music, and i always will.

[@cindyinnew]

yes he was and Lynyrd Skynyrd were huge fans of Neil Young and it is well known that Neil and Skynyrd admired each other's work and as individuals. They both always said that they had no hard feelings and were actually friends.

[@TheLordHodne]

He really is one of the big ones, in my opinion. A great musician.

[@fjbutch]

With knowing it, he virtually came up with some beautiful lyrics for maybe a new song.- ''I don't have a church, the forest is my church,; I love nature" awesome Neil..

[@mitchkenvin259]

IMO, THE GREATEST SONGWRITER EVER.

[@SuperAlexrios]

my church is the forest ... pure soul neil Love u

[@graysonmcmurray1992]

Yes Mary, me too! He is a beautiful man, his mind is just so awesome! I love Neil!

[@bwall2325]

Love him.

[@YuraJagov]

A living Legend, need I say more...

[@neilyoungnut]

Neil you rock !! always have always will!! " Long May You Run "

[@CelestialWoodway]

I love Neil. Love every album he has ever made.

[@jazz4randall]

I like what he has to say.

[@gerthie]

Brilliant

[@goatcheez81]

What an awesome dude.

[@smileynoir]

He just gave ya a lesson of how to stay humble !

[@msMVPherself]

I love this man. He is very intelligent. I will always be grateful that he has been important part of my life. I am happy he has had a good marriage. I love you Neil Young!

[@ronaldsneek]

That's why he's succesful, no polishing. True artist, honest and loving what he does.

[@HabitsofLife]

Charlie has met a lot of people when you think about it!

[@bballman]

Hey RPFS2008, As I said I really appreciate that you have given these things some thought and just not accept anything anybody says. There are many false preconceptions people hold about Christianity in particular that do not hold water. The Bible has been vindicated time and again, I have been studying this for years and have not arrived at this conclusion lightly.

[@intherein]

Neil Young.. so old, so tall, so natural and so beautiful.

[@Mike-vx6fv]

That guy has done it all..

[@KeansiNMig]

So true what he says, no labels needed, just have faith and let nature run its course. It's all about feeling something, I think that's why he's been so successful, he did what he felt and didn't give a shit about the rest.

[@rutterdownunder]

Agnostic perhaps, but think about the subtlety of his definition of faith. Reminiscent of Alan Watts's definition: "faith is the unreserved opening of the mind." In my opinion we need more people who, like Neil Young here, are willing to admit there are mysteries in life that don't always fit into a neat story. I am Christian but feel a deep appreciation for his sentiments.

[@hatchetinhead]

"She has taught me the beauty of the family" I love you Neil - If more people could use the forest as their church - we would be a more peaceful world - the trees can only reflect themselves

[@jcbak]

....and then he had an affair and they are now divorced.

[@AllenMackenzie]

man i respect that guy

[@thesubtleface]

"I love nature..." He and the late English (and also nature-loving) author John Fowles are so alike as artists despite neither of them probably having even heard of the other. They do it for themselves mostly and are therefore pure and a high class. I'd put Beethoven with them too of course. Incidentally has anyone else noticed how so many of NY's songs are about motion of some sort?

[@CharlesReece-nr2wr]

masajay1 It was very nice of you to post your message a few times, thanks. Didn't realize you stuttered. I doubt you would know me. I don't live in a trailer park or have a baseball cap or a beat up half ton without insurance. Really when it comes down to it and it is sad to say you would not be allowed in my neighbourhood. If you are in fact from Spain we don't let people from bankrupt countries into ours. Perhaps you are a security guard on one of our gates or kitchen staff. thanks!

[@radishrose]

was he making cranberry blueberry juice before the show? He's got both on his shirt!!!!

[@beatsyndrom]

"My church is my forest" Epic.....

[@HunterMann]

Neil is a dear friend to many generations.

[@newrealization12]

He's beautiful. I have a problem with the gift thing because I think it takes credit away from the artist that has worked hard to be good. I'm all into the idea of passion and love. But love is indeed a gift.

[@fjbutch]

Cheers mate :)

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Dear Celticlofts: Sorry if I offended. I didn't know if you were describing him or accusing him. I remember being in my church thinking a lot of things were pagan, and therefore not so very good. The thing about paganism, is that you are repsonding to what you can see and touch and know..and still find the mystery in it. Love the Earth, it's precious...

[@catndryer]

There was always something Honest abotu Neil. His voice.....he sounds like one of us singing while wearing headphones and someone hears..........and yet he has the genius......and we just have the illusion.

[@orangemod]

What I like about Neil Young is that her never did tunes to try to make it place on the charts. He played what he liked and felt was fitting for him.

[@sigmund5]

This interview sums up about everything about music, writing and culture. That is what puts Neil, Dylan and Vic Chesnutt on a plane that can't be touched. They understood something outside of pop music and fame and reached a maturity worthy of special attention. They get it I think-but they are old people. If Hendrix had lived another couple of years he might have reached the pantheon. I would be interested in other contributions to this pantheon.

[@bigskygirl123]

I know Peggy, his wife. What a great thumbs up for her.

[@chaotix567]

Man, Neil is one in a million, or maybe two, along with Joe Walsh, who are real modern geniuses that I feel I can really relate to.

[@iamshukri]

Godbless you Neil...no hate...God guide you......

[@TheCultivatedMind]

@kingalow1 I'm not even a fan of the guy, but I can tell that's what makes Neil Young so great; he doesn't care about those things. He does not care about that which truly doesn't matter. Think about it. Who in their right mind gets worked up because they have stains on their shirt? Is that something that really matters in life? Sure, it matters to people who value outward appearances more than inward character. That's not Neil Young. He is someone who comes straight from the heart.

[@everybodysalone]

thanks so much for uploading this. anybody know where i can see the whole show?

[@WishesSailorMoon]

he's great

[@maxlimbo007]

Good man.

[@bballman]

Faith is only as good as the thing you trust. By his own admission Neil Young does not know what who or what he has faith in. The closest he gets is saying he is in awe of, and loves nature. He also says that the amazing talent he has is a gift. That being so, there must be a gift giver. Neil needs to take the next step and give glory to the God of all creation. Mr. Young fits the description of those in Romans chapter one who worship the creature rather than the Creator.

[@deweypug]

If the rest of the world saw 'faith' the way Neil Young does, we would most probably never know war again.

[@phicubed]

Most of Neil Young's music is a type of human biblical scripture to me. Keep on rockin'!

[@djangomango11]

Neil Young is a maverick, Master artist. A law onto himself. Textbook Scorpio vibe...

[@Floskeknosk]

I've always had the deepest respect for Neil just like for Michael Stipe. They're smart people. Bono could just wish beeing in their leauge.

[@johnstafford113]

I expect that they could spell ‘being’ and ‘league’ too !

[@DarthBrooks66]

@ThisIsNeilYoung I'm so comforted that someone else gives their pets names they'd like themselves.

[@kinkymelon]

Nice. He's right. Let people love their existence. Don't throw rocks at people's beliefs.

[@morglew]

Oh please tell us what music is ALL about. You must be so learned and wise.... I wish I could be a proper fan. :P

[@bballman]

BTW, I still love Neil Young! He's the best.

[@bigmike11676]

Neil Young is the man!

[@meanmattworld]

Neil Young is the KING!!

[@stew771]

Seeing that stain on Neil's shirt reminds me of the Tide commercial where the stain is loudly and incoherently rambling...

[@jfishization]

"Everybodys' got one"..

[@waterdog456]

to those who believe..no explanation is necessary. To those who do not, no explanation is possible....keep the faith.

[@CraigWalkerQueens]

@kingalow1 Ha! Actually, I've seen him wearing that shirt on stage. It has splotches of abstract colour all over it. It looks kind of funky when you see the whole shirt, but admittedly, it doesn't work so well seeing just a bit of it under a blazer. I'd bet that they added the blazer for television just because the shirt glared too much under the studio lights.

[@JarredG1]

neil young is amazing

[@whatwillbewillbe]

to such a musical talent as neil young..it must feel like he his dragging words out of himself like mud trying to express himself with spoken word....i bet thats what took him 60 years to master ,more than his natural ability to create music... dave

[@Videowatcher76]

Lynard Shynard said it Best " I hope Neil Young will remember , Southern man don't need him around anyhow."

[@MagicBoxRadioShow]

so bummed that Charlie interviewing Sarah Palin has 3 times as many views as this

[@lennycoh]

i liked his words on faith. He is a true believer in almighty GOD - he doesn't need the prophets to convince him in his presence.

[@mystro810]

Hey I like trees too!

[@bballman]

His subsequent remarks about spirituality and ecumenical proclivities reveal the darkened state of his mind in regard to truth. I love Neil Young and much of his music, he is a tremendously gifted man. I pray he will really seek the truth with all of his heart before he enters eternity. "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." Jesus Christ - John 14:6 "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Jesus Christ - John 8:32

[@mikehanoo33]

@HollywoodSoundtracks--- From what I read stephen stills was always bullying Neil in that band , and would yell at him and tell him this is my band and smack him around , I really cant believe Neil played with stills again

[@nat00ben06]

@Levi 2nd best thing Joni's also a Canadian pretty good bro' oh,oh, and BC Bud. Yea Neil's a Badass for sure that lives up in them mountains up above Redwood city, Ca.

[@bballman]

I have no "self righteousness" as the only righteousness I have is that imputed to me by God through the blood of Jesus Christ. And that is sufficient for me and all who take God at His word. I appreciate the fact you are impassioned enough to get angry at the Gospel and those who proclaim it, no one can accuse you of being apathetic. I would rather converse with you than someone who simply does not give a hoot one way the other.

[@cracky6i9]

haha i was wondering that too, but i looked closer and theres a blue triangle shape on this dress shirt as well. I figure its a dress shirt with different shapes etc on it.

[@pelicanmouse]

sorry - thought you were making fun of Neil - my mistake -cheers

[@SantaBarbaraDianne]

@thepawn2010 I think you missed my point completely.

[@janefriel6895]

I love Neil Young's speaking voice almost as much as his singing voice.