Cortez the Killer Solo & Unplugged Tour 2003 Neil Young

[@peternesbitt]

There's no musician that's ever been born that wouldn't take their hat off to this man.

[@zeller38]

I saw Neil live for the first time in 1978. I had never cried before because of music being so beautiful. Tears shot out of my eyes and I was for ever touched. PEACE

[@duxberry1958]

Hello Clint l do know wont you mean this song always brings a tear to my eyes

[@wvufreak5691]

Now that's quite the teastament right there!

[@seymourtompkins]

saw him in 10 th grade of high school. it was called "A Night with Neil Young". It's still memorable, even 40+ years hence.

[@brucemoore1444]

I'm 52 year's old and the first real music I really appreciated was Neil Young and my very first album my older brother got it for me it was After The Gold Rush

[@frankeyrleswanson4211]

hey clint...I saw neil in '84 western springs,auckland-new zealand....I was 17 and saved for the concert ticket...good times

[@harilaossagmatopoulos4208]

Enough said about Neil,he is the greatest singer/writer/performer by far...

[@MertonHayford]

The US has Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix, but Canada supersedes that by having them rolled into one. Following this man's musical journey has been one of the major pleasures of my life, and still is.

[@sbill3250]

I wish I could refute that statement, but I cannot... Pretty spot-on actually.

[@neilstrauss3318]

Neil is the greatest rock and roll player of all time! He never burns out, nor fades away!

[@armelojain1540]

Young is better than Dylan IMHO.

[@sionyevans]

Aahhh very Jealous there Merton...im merely 39 and about 20 of those yrs listening to Neil. Always come back to Neil Young...good days ,bad days...hes got a tune...a feeling that comforts me deeply..love the man

[@t.b.596]

L

[@michaelwalsh9925]

And all us subjects gather round him'...just to watch & hear him play! Thank you Neil

[@marcospalhares3807]

I´m brazilian...I was ten years old when I first heard Neil Young (Massey Hall, 1971) ,,, I was paralyzed and my life changed ... until today his magic music takes my soul deep ... mainly for being so simple and so cool ... I've played my guitar, looking to reproduce some of his songs, and I see that it's impossible to do it ,,, there's a lot of magic in the touches ;;; so I just listen ... thanks Neil, for making my journey more beautiful and full of life ...

[@AndreAmeli]

bacana

[@atsstockburn]

Best Version I have ever heard, and I've heard them all. Thank you Neil.

[@painiscupcake5433]

The "Almost Famous" version is also great

[@frankeyrleswanson4211]

yeah I'm a fan of the 'cortez jingle'...hope the south americans are'nt too offended by the composition....sorcery and the like back then and a bit today also...cool T.C...I used to like the pearl jam one but a bit 'hard core' for my tender 52year old ear's...haha?

[@sionyevans]

Safe to day im in good company here chaps..neil young, pearl jam !!!! 👍👍👍👍🙌🙌🙌

[@michaelkivi3908]

I've heard so many versions of this song, but this one really touches something way down deep. It's epic, timeless, swirling out into the universe. It's imperfections make it perfect. This is the essence of Neil Young.

[@wvufreak5691]

Agree. I practically wore out my first "Zuma" LP and bought another. This acoustic version is beautiful! Thanks for posting it!

[@neilstrauss3318]

This is my favorite acoustic version of this song. And it is better than almost all versions of the electrical type, it also has the missing verses of this song. " The ship is breaking up..."

[@marcospalhares3807]

I was ten years old when I first heard Neil Young (Massey Hall, 1971) ,,, I was paralyzed and my life changed ... until today his magic music takes my soul deep ... mainly for being so simple and so cool ... I've played my guitar, looking to reproduce some of his songs, and I see that it's impossible to do it ,,, there's a lot of magic in the touches ;;; so I just listen ... thanks Neil, for making my journey more beautiful and full of life ...

[@michaelkivi3908]

So true Marcos. There is a lot of magic in the touches. :) I love the Massey Hall album. It's fantastic. One of my favorite songs from that is There's a World, my least favorite track of Harvest. The version on Massey Hall gives me shivers, much like this version of Cortez. Yes, thanks Neil for sharing this magic with us.

[@sleddog1563]

Christ what is that

[@braderickson1421]

This is my absolute favorite version of this song ever. Hands down.

[@pollekem6459]

By far my favorite Neil song. And than after so many years to find this version. beautiful version. So pure.

[@robertchristians7492]

This song touches my heart, with the notes and how Neil lets them ring out, and with his vocals it blows me away, I just discovered this song, it's beautiful.

[@EvanB9487]

Best guitar player to ever execute palm muting

[@dregen77]

Neil Young is the best songwriter/performer/rocker that ever lived. Happy birthday Neil!

[@FpMaggio00]

the BEST: Songwriter Performer Rocker The best all around musician that has ever lived. And that's an understatement!

[@petllazy8669]

And *Cowboy 😋🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@floydluvr5663]

one of the greatest song writers of our time..... this is merely a sample of his genius

[@SeanLima]

I have a list of four or five top musicians and they are all brilliant and unique in their way, but the more I hear him and the older I grow I realize that Neil is simply a genius and immensely gifted. Do not put off seeing him if you have the chance; he is still as good as he's ever been, but the sand is draining from the hourglass. A "hippie" from the '60s, he completely shatters that image with his unbelievable intelligence and vision for the future. If I ever had an alter-ego, he is the one. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us. Long May You Run!!

[@brianmahon8704]

You have him and his music in a nutshell - thank you Sean.

[@JamesCouch777]

Neil is truest a legend in his own time.

[@argiespurs]

Agreed. Grows on you with age and the older you get the more you realise that you are witnessing a genius at work.

[@404BOOMER]

He continues to amaze me. This rendition is as good as it gets. I like the way he plays his songs differently all the time. This one is just incredible. Hope he keeps on living a long time.

[@samfarris3475]

Neil Young is in my heart. Some say his guitar playing is off. Some say his voice is off. I enjoy his art. I have no heroes, but it would be nice to actually sit and talk with him.

[@robinskitube]

+Sam Some people still think the world is flat what do they know..... my guitar playing is off but it don't sound anything like his.. heh heh the man is awesome.. a legend

[@andreadollwet9486]

+Sam Farris I agree. Absolutly.

[@wvufreak5691]

Amen....he is one of the VERY FEW Original Artists, who never "Sold Out" to Record Companies or Producer/Managers. A true Icon of pure heart & soul.

[@wvufreak5691]

Ditto... A true Original Icon, who never sold out to "The Machine" (as Pink Floyd aptly put it).. .10O% Unique in HIS own way. Would love to chat with him. Excellent musician & songwriter, whom nobody could EVER mimic!

[@tommygonzales802]

that is awesome.

[@ironpirites]

What a great artist! Nobody uses the instruments, the guitar and voice, to wring the emotion out of the human soul the way Neil Young does. I love how he glides his voice into a sounding note on the guitar so they unite seamlessly. Also, the audience waited at the end for the last note to die and then a moment, just in case there was another, not to miss it. Very few performers have that kind of command of an audience's attention.

[@stephenbrown1389]

Cantabile

[@markriobr]

I am from Brazil but lived in California for a few years back in the 80`s.Feel really fortunate that I got to see him twice in concert . The first was with Crazy horse and the second was just him with his acoustic guitar. He wrote so many beautiful songs , but Cortez is my favorite . Listen always in my car....

[@markriobr]

***** Don`t you have something with more meaning to say ? that`s all your chicken brain can think..billy try harder

[@markriobr]

***** Uau....well done . How many hours did you take to come with such clever words .See you learn really fast , keep up with the good work . Pretty soon you will be writing a book.

[@carioca56]

tudo bem Mark?

[@sn00pgreen]

just such a beautiful song, you can almost smell history being made as those ships were coming over the horizon, and boy does neil young capture moments in time, a man who always kept his music first

[@nannettenerenberg9267]

I've always wanted to meet you so I can look into your eyes and thank you for helping me be STRONG when I was leaving the Orphanage at 17 1/2. You helped shape me into who I am today! THANK YOU!💜

[@rael3109]

Heard dozens of versions. All are different. All offer something different to you. For me this is his best song, and I know that’s a high bar. But acoustic or full band this song hits home every time. An absolute classic from someone without equal.

[@utherdoul6325]

What a remarkable take on his own song. I have literally listened to this version 20 times in a row and there's no sign that I'm going to stop any time soon.

[@johnripley7241]

Yes! What a beautiful rendition!

[@thomymeier9372]

what a fantastic version of this song... never heard it that way before...

[@sharonhouser7838]

Exceptionally beautiful ❤️. Gives you goosebumps . So gentle. Thank you Neil for sharing your gift with such Beauty. Your guitar playing is impeccable. ❤❤❤

[@johnnyhighwater9781]

This version is AMAZING. Neil was on fire that night! So many tasty little solos and fills. A masterpiece 💪

[@waltertaylor5395]

His music helped me get through the sixties. Now I am in my sixties and can still find inspiration from this artist.

[@michaelgoodwin1724]

Timeless, beautiful, that bass note gets me right in the soul, storytelling of a era of evil men, 82 0000 lost souls over what 5 days... unbelievable!

[@soniavarrasso8092]

hits those bass notes right to the soul

[@loiclux]

Neil, i'm so so glad that one day you took the right decision to sing. Makes our lives better. Thank you.

[@knarfggor]

Thank You God for sending this man to us mere mortals. Channeling your gifts through him for all to see. What a beautiful place Heaven must be.

[@colerainfan1143]

A rare talent. Epic songs, great player, haunting voice, and incredible sensitivity. One of the best ever.

[@umbertorimoldi7586]

he is great ...i hope he lives for ever!!!

[@zeller38]

he will in the hearts of all who love him

[@badload1]

clint zell absolute...he will

[@ichirofakename]

Now that Notorious RBG is gone, I will all my organs to Neil.

[@giorgiomoneta5368]

This guitar, this voice in the air, reminds me my father...

[@Dwannism]

This man has Soul.

[@user-gp8tp1di4h]

Billy Pilgrim Mr soul if you will 😏

[@grahamewebber6760]

Been listening to Hurricane Neil for close on 50 years and can’t believe he never ceases to blow me away, what a killer!

[@stumplifter]

Thank you for writing this magnificent song... Brilliance in the lyrics and chordal arrangement.

[@andyd9900]

A simple story of a tragic past in a masters hands. Perfect Neil.

[@alaininswitzerland]

This is music to my ears. Pure epic Neil Young, he nails it so perfectly. Thank you for sharing.

[@MyAnja81]

Brilliant. For me one of the best songs ever written. Great performance. For my feeling was he lost in the music during this performance

[@jayjack9601]

Witnessed it live two times....both were simply mind-blowing. He is real....

[@foxydivebuddy]

This one of my favourite Neil Young songs and I have just heard this version. Thanks for posting-brilliant! This guy is a legend he touches my heart-why can't I write tunes like this????

[@jtb9751]

The lyrics Work on so many different levels so many possible metaphors

[@PedroSanchezPRIMOUPHOLSTERY]

Mr.Neil Young sing with a lot of passion all his notes, and I thank you Sir musician for given us peace into our hearts. I hope God give Fortaleza to be with us forever Grand Amigo.

[@jnl5299]

Just saw him in Chicago April 21. I can die a happy man now.

[@neilstrauss3318]

And then there was Neil. And God said... "Let It Be So"..., And hence we are blessed, forever! We are all seeking that palace in the sun, such is heaven!

[@michaeldejohn8669]

I own 16 neil young albums and they are all a treasure😎❤

[@gordonm.7387]

12 string Martin tuned down 2 steps into double D. He came dancing...

[@TerryTerryTerry]

Brilliant performance.

[@PNNYRFACE]

We love you Uncle Neil 💜✨

[@duxberry1958]

The LEGEND at work

[@tyecook9630]

the line about how or when i lost my way just kills me personally, because i did....

[@shawnallen9275]

Tye Cook: We all have at one time or another...

[@gregberry1812]

We all have

[@ichirofakename]

Haven't we all.

[@fardelphilippe5991]

*MAGNIFIQUE* merci beaucoup.

[@user-vp9cj6zu7d]

i stil cant remember how or when i lost my way

[@giorgiomoneta5368]

You are not alone man...trust me

[@brozbro]

waited a long time for Neil to age and play this

[@iRECKONER]

Everything comes back to one human being. Everything.

[@stewr5137]

Wow!

[@northtexasphil]

I love this! Have tickets to see him in Dallas this April. 2000 seat venue, Neil with his acoustic instruments - doesn't get much better.

[@marcweeks9178]

It's so pleasant to hear a simple voice, as opposed to the vocal gymnastics required of American Idol contestants.

[@Enriqueblancodecordova]

Unbelievable performance

[@WillsRushpage]

Interesting version. I like it very much.

[@hochetbernard1600]

Neil will be ever...Young!

[@richardbyrne6964]

TEN minutes of an endless gift

[@henntibets7603]

what a sound!

[@boulakhraskhennouf1510]

La force de neil c est de jouer dans plusieurs versions ses titres selon son inspiration et c est a ce moment que l ont saisi son talent.

[@ohheychris]

Listened to this while driving home at 4 in the morning after a hard night out a few weeks ago. Driving west trying to beat the sun home on a deserted back road. Pulled into my driveway a few minutes before the sun came up.

[@dolfweerwolf1]

perfect version of a perfect song.

[@nestormaestro963]

Esa guitarra!!! Gracias Neil!!!

[@sanaullah6911]

Is there an official release of this concert? Holy cow! It's incredible.

[@chrisdark4398]

Excellent version ! Thanks !

[@webbcityglassman]

symmetrical melodic masterpiece

[@TheDrunkenHer0]

forever tear streaming down my broken soul and into my shattered heart... epic

[@KevinHadas]

For "only" three hours. Freaking Genius!

[@jarhole23]

Neil is the master, i was at the first greendale show ever, it was i Palm Beach, it was amazing, but i wish we would have heard the second set, everyone wa too late in getting settled and you know neil dont like to play till people are in there seats, so all we heard after greendale was Powderfinger,Like a Hurricane, and Hey Hey My My .

[@TerryTerryTerry]

Outrageous and sublime,: good words.

[@maxdavidsoncox1]

so good!

[@buddysdad2004]

You never know if you are going to get his distorted feedback or his crystal clear acoustic. Either way it's pure classic

[@robertskolozdra6904]

Great recording! Love this acoustic version. Thanks for sharing this.

[@jplafoot]

how could you not like this , this is classic neil.its what we listen to him for.

[@grandr0yal]

Neil's ability to produce such a wonderful sound alone is one of the greatest proofs of his unique talent. He is really special and my favorite Vocalist/Guitarist combo - tied with David Gilmour in my book. Their styles contrast so much that I need not to decide which is better rather than love and appreciate them both. I love this song, wonderful melody, great lyrics, and its Neil fucking Young.

[@harrysagma]

the greatness of Neil...

[@micheller79]

so much of his music is like the soundtrack to my life. This one brings back some bittersweet memories.

[@marcellomarcellino4679]

Dal suo tocco vengono fuori note che sembra di veder brillare di luci e colori. Magico uomo e grande illusionista. Grazie Neil.

[@juanfarfala1416]

Conocí tu música antes de tu unión a C, S &Nash.......he deseado que pudieras caminar junto a Joni!!!....y amé tus canciones mi viejo!!!!. Soy argentino.....y simplemente te digo gracias hermano!!!!!.

[@SamWesst]

Wow just awsome rock on neil!

[@molliemcgregor344]

my favorite song ~ *sigh

[@zeller38]

very smart

[@waltertaylor5395]

The best use of an acoustic guitar

[@whitetigress7448]

Oh. He looks so pretty and sounds so delightful. Thank you.

[@markgiorcelli5607]

Neil paralyzes all who love music! He also paralyzes those who turn to music! He's a true LEGEND!

[@oisisblues001]

Neil is the leading Soloist and Symbol of a pure Poet and Freedom of Thinking and Performance; * WE LOVE HIS SONGS - ALL * GREAT MAN * GREAT ARTIST * GREAT BEING *

[@doctorkilmer]

Sounds like an 8 string baritone guitar...beautiful!

[@kerickwalters547]

beautiful

[@mfmazurek]

on this thanksgiving day i'd like to thank you for posting this and neil for always channelling the muse. neil makes music a spiritual experience.

[@mtn1793]

Greatest song ever written bar none. It is still the anthem of our history and challenge as a species.

[@morphinlounge101]

This is the best bootleg ever recorded, and the best version of Cortez ever. Recorded at the Hamburg concert, I was at the Munich show, and still will envy you Hamburg people 'till the day I die. But we can say the best version of "Cortez The Killer" was played in that night in Hamburg.

[@CBDM777]

Legend

[@jimbob1427]

I love this version.... Less is more I say

[@Reelifeproductions.]

never sang these lyrics before (as far as I know)... 7:06 The ship was breaking up on the logs, the sandy beach was so close. ship was breaking up on the logs, sandy beach was so close... 8:27 breaking up on the logs, sandy beach so clooose ...

[@ThrasherWheat]

Yes! additional lyrics. Logs? Thought it sounded like "rocks"?

[@AndrewTonneman]

The sound of mercy.

[@Johnnyo1000315]

Neil creaps into your SOUL