Crosby Nash BBC - Guinnevere (2 of 5)

These videos are from a September 11 1970 half hour television performance Graham and David did for the BBC.
It was right after CSNY had finished their famous...or infamous... four way street summer tour. with stories of epic melt downs and cosmic feedings between them all, the all star endeavor which had only began two years prior had all but imploded on itself.
Fortunately, all of the guys didn't abandon their relationships all together. Neil recruited Stephen, David, and Graham for backing vocals on After the Gold Rush and Harvest. Crosby invited, among other amazing musicians, Nash, and Young to sing and play on his consummate album If I Could Only Remember My Name.
(Interestingly, of all the musicians David invited to play on his album: Nash, Young, Jerry Garcia,Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart,Bill Kreutzmann, Jorma Kaukonen, Joni Mitchell, Grace Slick, David Freiberg, Paul Kantner, Jack Casady, Gregg Rolie, and Michael Shrieve...missing was Stephen Stills)
Of all the members of CSNY David and Graham's relationship seemed to be the one that stayed most friendly. In these videos you can really see how jovial and genuinely humorous they were with each other and with their audience. not to mention their majestic vocal blending. (the two part harmonies, which sound like five part, on Guinnevere and Song With no Words are particularly mind blowing)
If you dig this flavor of Crosby and Nash i would recommend finding a copy of their 10/10/1971 live recording Another Stoney Evening if you haven't already.
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David and Graham play Guinnevere from the first CSN album; it's amazing to hear how well their voice blend. obviously the three part harmony on the album is out of this world, but it's almost another thing to hear just the two of them. voices dancing around like footprints on the beaches.
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"[Following the break up] Crosby and Nash embarked on a successful acoustic tour accompanied only by their own guitars and piano, captured for the document Another Stoney Evening.
On tour, Nash and Crosby rediscovered the joy they had felt with CSN at first, minus the egotistic in-fighting that had made the last CSNY shows so difficult. That enthusiasm led to the studio for their first album as a duo, a mix of abstract introspection from Crosby and concise pop tunes from Nash prosaically entitled Graham Nash David Crosby, which peaked at #4 on the pop album chart."

[@aat17068]

Graham Nash…as time has passed, I’m now realizing he was the glue, the musician who kept this trio/occasional quartet sounding like the band we all remember.

[@EDOGG62]

I miss melody, harmony, and lyrics that could pass for actual poetry. Timeless.

[@anthonyhudson3136]

unlike the dross churned out today

[@onetrueslave]

@@anthonyhudson3136 Had to look up the word, but hell yeah...major drossage, dude.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Jace: 'drossage' is a great word and so applies!

[@AngelaT-v2p]

Love

[@IAMSARARIVA]

@3Nomens I met him in 1973. We were on the same plane from SF to Santa Barbara. I was a twenty year old folk singer and loved CSN and Joni Mitchell. Got out of my coach seat went up to his first class seat and said "you probably get sick of hearing this but I love your music" He said "I never get tired of hearing that" and invited me to sit in the empty seat next to him. We talked until the plane landed. He was gracious and kind to a star struck young fan. One of my best memories.

[@CarlMCole]

What a great story ! I remember '73 quite well. The year before that, in '72, I had hitch-hiked from Chicago to L.A. and was living in a commune in Huntington Beach, CA.

[@mattmadge5917]

I envy you so hard man! ✌️

[@brookelane8380]

Thanks for sharing your fabulous memories. RIP, David...

[@Hoggard68]

Great story! That’s a memory I’d hold on to hard!!

[@Featherfunflower]

Amazing story❤❤❤❤

[@ThePsychedelicCinema]

RIP Croz. It’s hard to imagine a world without your voice in it. So influential and talented. You will be so missed 🤟🏻

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

Breathtaking in the fall of 2024. A priceless front row seat. Thank you very much💞🎶🙏🏻Rest Well David Crosby

[@bigtoobin]

Today...of All Days I heard Sweet David Crosby has left Us. The Music this country, USA has ever Heard...have lost a singer from one of of the most melodic and creative acoustic/ vocal groups Crosby , Stills & Nash. DAVID CROSBY 💖🙏🏼 May You Rest quietly..Love You , BROTHER ‼️❣️

[@user-lu1xp4ze8w]

🙇

[@paulstephenson5913]

RIP David Crosby. You will always be remembered by All.

[@SuperAnimelover100]

RIP DAVID CROSBY !

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Such a beautiful medieval feel to this song, enhanced by two voices and acoustic guitars. Nothing more is necessary...

[@joymassin1107]

Quinnevere is one of the MOST Beautiful songs EVER!! I thought that in 1969/70, and still do in 2016. This rendition is particularly fabulous because of its simplicity. No singers, or groups have ever been able to harmonize like these 2 gentlemen. This is a treat!!

[@philliphutson7250]

And in August 2019

[@bigyellowmoonband7469]

Totally agree

[@callmemonkh9020]

Do me a favor.. check out Miles Davis' version. The edit is 11min. and the original master is 26min. He does TREMENDOUS justice to it, for me to be seeing THE ORIGINAL VOCAL, AS I SEND YOU THIS! 12/2021

[@stephengardner763]

Know wer yer comion from son.My segway into this version was thru miles's guinnevere.So,Miles hears concerto de orange juice,does his gil evans version.crosby hears that.Does his version.Miles hears that,and dosent give Dave the good vibes.Dave goes fuck that miles.Miles kicks him out.Years later,Dave goes Aye maybe miles's shit is good.Pickerout.Take my wife.

[@paradisedriveofmarin]

I agree with all you say, except respectfully , one thing. Happily, another group did have harmonies this good, maybe even better, before CN. They were the original Byrds, with that same David Crosby usually taking the high notes of the three vocal parts. I recommend the Chimes of Freedom, Bells of Rhyney and Eight Miles High in particular for heavenly harmonies.

[@paulstorm9933]

I'm so rich for having this music in my life!!!

[@WACKENHUT234]

53 years ago! This is one of the best live versions I have heard record. I saw these two together live in the 80's. An unforgettable experience!

[@suejohnson3787]

I was 10 in 1970..loved them then and now

[@mgkl8465]

the sad story behind the song :(

[@davidgoff5814]

So glad we have music like this to remember what music is supposed to sound like. Rest in Peace David..

[@o2962]

What a gem is here!

[@dmreeoogdaq]

This is arguably my favorite song Crosby ever wrote. It's just so beautiful and the images his lyrics spark are fantastic. The man did A LOT of drugs, but his genius remained,...and remains, in tact. I'll take Crosby over the other guys, even though they are brilliant too. His songs have this "thing" about them that I can't put into words.

[@robertjohnson3855]

Stephen Stills is definitely the most talented musician of the three, however the harmony of the three (CSN) together gave them the magic of their music. When NASH was with CSN he and Stills were the gasoline powering their music. Sad that Crosby could never control his drug habits and tore them apart. Together they truly had a magic about them.

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

As a musician and singer... drugs do their job on you! 😂

[@sandyfox9947]

Hauntingly beautiful.

[@childofnature4402]

RIP David Crosby. Such a beautiful voice.

[@tiffsaver]

As a old time musician myself, I am always in awe of this performance. Notice how "fat" their sound is, just two part harmony and two acoustic guitars- but they make a sound so full and lush it could fill a concert hall to the rafters. Mormon Tabernacle Choir, take notes... this is greatness.

[@SteamDougy]

tiffsaver Stills isn't even 'playing' per se :) Just muffled strums.

[@tozguitar]

+Douglas Buzby That's not Stephen... it's Graham Nash and yes he's just muting the strums. Very complex piece to play. I know...myself and another lad used to play it. How Crosby ever came up with that unusual tuning has to be down to Banned Substances :)

[@SteamDougy]

toz71 Yes, thanks I meant Graham :) I agree, it was drugs that led him there. :)

[@braunhausmedia]

He's doing it for the percussion.

[@weewilly49]

Crosby's angelic vocal tone is a big part of this and Nash is "gone inside the tune".

[@messycutie]

real music. real talent. true vocals. will always take me back.

[@MrWoodshoes]

Sadly, there will never be a harmony as great as this ever again !

[@Stefyus]

How inspired one have to be to write something so gorgeous? Oh David, thanks for all your blessed inspirations; you will be long missed

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Read song was written about David’s girlfriend, who had passed in car wreck while taking their car to vet ❤

[@Stefyus]

Hi, I know he wrote the song for three different women, one of whom was his dead girlfriend (another one was Joni Mitchell, and the last one supposedly Nancy Ross, who used to write pentagrams on the walls), as he admitted many times, but basically I meant melody and chords 🙂

[@captainsoul1953]

I was there with friends from our Youth Club...we applied for tickets...fantastic night...Crosby was totally spaced !

[@beckylink]

captainsoul1953 That’s so cool!!! You witnessed something really special there. It sure didn’t affect his beautiful singing by the way! Crosby’s voice is really something uniquely gentle yet strong,.. so pure, natural and resonant. I’ve never heard a voice quite like his..✨

[@captainsoul1953]

true...his stonedness just added a great spark to the proceedings...he was very funny

[@nmax696]

@@captainsoul1953 I believe these were the Heroin years. He was still grieving the loss of his true love.

[@jakeyjervis]

@@nmax696 I don't think he looks high here, just playing music with his spirit. He could also be thinking about something else.

[@michaelmarsandaries]

RIP David. Thanks for the music and the memories.

[@mizzury54]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written : the guitar , vocals

[@John-wr6yo]

If you have any kind of god given ear and understanding of harmonious perfection ,then listen closely because this is it. Two voices as one. Harmony unsurpassed....

[@joeybenoit6269]

It's actually amazing what came out of the Bay area in such a short time! Staggering music!!

[@ToledoWingNut]

Rest In Peace, David. Thank you for the glorious music.

[@RobertBardos]

Fly High Mr. Crosby. You’ll be dearly missed.

[@artmoss6889]

I am always amazed by the quality of the audio on these BBC recordings. I've heard performances by Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Crosby and Nash, and others, and the clarity, purity, and richness of sound is incredible--especially when you consider that this intended for broadcast on a television signal and for playback on 1970s t.v. sets that had terrible speakers.

[@scarlettmarquez8264]

Im agree! ..

[@rickjenkins6127]

I used to work in TV studio in the 70's and 80's and the recording equipment we used then was the best available in the world. Equal to any recording studio.

[@westrig180]

As Rick J.commented and to expand on it.. the Broadcast engineers were sticklers in every way about requiring the best and cleanest signal paths in their studio gear The consoles are the real unsung gems because of this. Most people think hi end recording consoles are the tops - Well some of them are, but you find a 70s broadcast mixing console for cheap grab it !

[@Busywave]

The crowds were amazing too. Just in awe of the performances and listening without any distractions. Same is true of the American audiences at those smaller venues.

[@tompoynton]

Some of the best sound engineers in the world at the top of their game

[@mortonmod]

RIP David Crosby, music of my teens, one of my hero's x

[@MrKingalow]

I can't think of a more effortlessly beautiful and perfect singer than David Crosby. So smooth and tasteful on his own, with others his harmonies were heavenly. Thanks for the best bits of the Byrds and CSN / CSN&Y. Farewell, Croz.

[@CupidusPecuniae]

I love this song. Crosby and Nash had the best two-part harmony ever.

[@johniorio7951]

phil and don everly ain't too bad either.

[@CupidusPecuniae]

@@johniorio7951 Touché. And thanks for the zombie post reply, lol.

[@patrickdowling529]

Simon and Garfunkel ran a close second.

[@charlesscott7748]

Came here as a result of reading Graham's interview after David's death. He said he now only wanted to focus on the good things about their relationship, referring to this performance and this song as an example. My goodness, this is an amazing duet. Everything about it is stellar. And those early 70s BBC productions were top notch in every regard.

[@51MontyPython]

I just have to say, that in all it's simplicity, this is by far the best live performance of any song I've heard, EVER. There are no fireworks, yet none are needed. There is simply something about the timing, control, musical inflection, nuance and above all, feeling. Somehow all of the elements in this just came together in such perfect harmony and concentration, without being too stiff or contrived. You can tell that they were both just "in the zone" on this one. This is pure music.

[@gking407]

no drugs needed to enjoy the beauty of this song,,, probably the finest blend of sound from two human voices,, no words to express how it makes me feel, just glad i have two working ears you know?

[@kellydimon15]

Chills… this will always remind me of my innocence in a world gone mad 😢💔☮️🌸🌺💜

[@scotbrogan]

The way they employ and dance around the limits of their range is such an usually interesting thing to do. The tension and poignant harmonies are absolutely breath-taking and mind-blowing. All in all, an ear-gasm.

[@captainsoul1953]

I was at this recording at the BBC...magical evening though Crosby was more than a little stoned...warm memories

[@chomskyist9638]

RIP David, my companion of better times

[@lemonhead162]

There is no disputing these men have beautiful voices!

[@lekkki1]

This is what actually happens when you have truly gifted musicians who have polished their craft.

[@leeman21]

Crosby and his guitar are one of the same. He is so focused yet in another place. The way he can play this complex song while hardly looking at what he is playing is inspiring.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

It's amazing how baked David is but he's still totally in control

[@northvineinc]

There's a moment in this song where Crosby alters the lyric.."such a short day.." the expression on his face for brief second makes me wonder if he was thinking about his girl Christine Hinton, who died tragically in a car accident almost a year to the day of this performance.

[@yvettejones4249]

This totally puts me in a dream state. Love this song.

[@JoshStreetDesign]

This performance is perfection. No one's music is this deep, complex, and as harmonious anymore.

[@jsamc8420]

This song has always put me in a contemplative mood. Scenes in my mind in black and white. Cold gray and misty.

[@laurelfaletra8411]

+Jerry Campbell me too...well put !

[@alfredc1342]

So long Crosby...a sad day. RIP

[@rhp_6926]

The dissolution of their friendship was an absolute tragedy.

[@tamarabrundage9537]

Oh my! Do I miss them! Extremely gifted! I am in awe! ❤️

[@shannonpincombe4563]

Love it, love it, love it!!! I was lucky enough to see CS&N at the Melbourne Arts Centre in 1991 with my father and uncle. It was truly the most impactful performance of my life. The music and vocals were perfect. My father introducing me to this music was one of his greatest achievements as a parent.

[@joanneschumacher6023]

So beautiful...💚 Rest in Peace David..❤️

[@maevabuenaventura9566]

I am 26 years old, I live in Canada with my girlfriend. It was my grandfather from France who introduced me to CSN&Y. we have been listening to the LPs on repeat since yesterday. beautiful music from a time that seemed happy and creative. kisses to all

[@dr.kennethspeers8014]

That intro riff is so haunting and beautiful at the same time

[@EDJ1845]

Music from heaven...always has been my favorite CSN song. As pissy as he could be I always loved his interviews. Kind of like the male GRACE SLICK when it came to giving opinions. Love them both. May the heavens be kind to you DAVID. Hope my very meaning for being, my late wife Norma, can have you do a special rendition just for her.

[@jbsamakis]

I was born three days before this was recorded. What can I say --- it was a great time to be alive!

[@johndoe-uz3eo]

Thank God for this to remind u of music

[@superdeluxesmell]

I came to CSNY through Neil Young but in hindsight, Crosby was his own, very special kind of genius.

[@patkeene320]

Sublime harmonies on a great, classic song.

[@asmodeus0454]

David Crosby and Graham Nash harmonised brilliantly and beautifully.

[@JaneJohnson1951]

Loved this song when it came out - used to listen to this album over and over back in the day - how lucky we were! This describes my daughter Maryjane

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

Epic song composition! So beautiful! Sublime!

[@dreamyblue44]

A reflective wonder, floating on a wave of vocal harmony :)

[@775987mb]

I heard so many songs and music, and i am a musician too. This is the best love song ever written. The words are a great poem...!

[@justkeepingitreal2024]

What a beautiful song. Thank you David Crosby and Graham Nash.

[@funkyjones]

Beautiful...yes. Stunning....yes. The REAL thing....yes. Real Rocknroll....I don't think so. This song is timeless and almost beyond category. Pure magic.

[@inuksukpaths448]

I feel free within myself while listening to this. Peace. :)

[@betspott3863]

They weave magic with their music

[@marcumusicart3903]

Beautiful lyrics and the sound is amazingly clear. Their melodic harmony as a duet is simply effortless.

[@skajiba]

They sing as though they are one. Nothing else like it.

[@vinorama58]

Crosby had the best quality voice of the group.

[@malcolmclarke3033]

One of the most beautiful songs ever. So evocative.

[@Nadiracousticover]

This songs proofs that an émotion must be experinced.. always!

[@oselkhandro4416]

R.I.P. David. Thank you both for your beautiful harmonies. Exquisite here, as always.

[@dharmadove]

I've met David several times over the years. He is decent man, great to talk to (loves the boats) and socialize with. I have a lot of repect for David particularly considering what he has dealt with in the past. If you saw some of the folks who want to meet him (on the street outside a venue for example) you'd be wary of strangers too. There are some wack folks out there. One of the best singers and songwriters around in my book...

[@terryfriend16]

May many watch and learn the beauty.

[@zenbear008]

I was in high school when CSN came out with their first album which was seminal in my cultural development in all ways. This incredible song still moves and inspires my art-- along with their other greats. This one is one of their best songs and Nash's and Crosby's high musicianship, artistry and alchemic folkroots came to a perfect brew in this performance.

[@AviatorRider]

Two inseparable brothers who sing beautifully. Their own existence is a gift from God.

[@TheSecondNature]

AviatorRider seems they're not inseparable anymore... Very sad

[@derkman]

Two guitars.. two beautiful voices singing in perfect harmony... It doesn't get any better than this. THIS IS MUSIC!

[@mars7934]

Rest in peace David ☮

[@ReineZinzin]

Bye, dear David Crosby 20 janvier 2023 Me sens si triste.

[@charlesguinnness6553]

R.I.P. David Crosby

[@BonzJR]

With out a doubt , the high water mark around 1970 71 ,& 72.On a Boat in sausalito.Freedom in your heart,Thanks David & GraHam .HAM

[@EGC316]

Amazing music and imagery.

[@yasuitme]

Guiiiiinnevere -- yeah -- undergrad days, fall 1970, nothing better than having all your work done for the week, Friday evening, your love, a bit of Columbian gold, knowing that you are top-knotch in your classes Yale, class of 1971, at last a few hours to yourself.

[@absolving]

Crosby is god. Seriously, this is my favourite version of the song.

[@Revolution1117]

Probably one of David's best song's EVER!

[@Yanto-Bardic]

One of my favourite (Acoustic) songs of all time. The show / video this is from (recorded by the BBC) should be released as a DVD. Simply Beautiful.

[@georgestevens1502]

Besides being lucky enough to catch the 4 Way Street tour in Portland, OR, David also played at a free concert for an environmental cause in Portland in Waterfront Park in the 90s, that also had Jackson Browne, the Wilson sisters from Heart and Neil Young on the bill. David played solo and early in the line up with just an acoustic guitar and sounded as good as he does here. He was really an excellent acoustic fingerpicker too. Last saw him with Stephen and Graham at The Doheny Blues Festival in SoCal in an all electric show. The performance of Deja Vu at that show was exceptional and the best performance by the band at that show IMHO. Forty+ year span for those three shows. Each had some of the best live music I have ever heard. David burned some bridges over the years, but I'm glad his music survives in both analog and digital formats, and in my memory. Hope you are enjoying eternity Croz.

[@Rikk303]

2 voices from opposed origins come together in a beautiful pairing

[@tbhv]

Man, I just can't get over the fact he is 29 here. I'm 29 now and wonder if I'll ever write something as beautiful as this.

[@user-lu1xp4ze8w]

Grateful to have two of my favorite vocalists at the touch of a button, now as souls depart.

[@zorba187204]

Pure magic.........

[@dontbakdown6015]

Two perfect threads of vocal talent weaving the carpet of Guinnevere...it really doesn't get any better than this..

[@joninwakey]

These guys are playing on Oct 10 2011 at Newastle upon tyne uk. Already have my ticket.. Unmissable.

[@brdiller2]

Wonderful harmony. Wow.

[@beckyevepete]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written imo. Sung by two voices who compliment each other perfectly! Love all of CSN&Y together, separate or in various combinations!

[@Nicap2]

David Crosby. Angelic voice, while stoned...

[@jkl.guitar]

he's definitive tripping as well, those eyes dont lie

[@Nicap2]

In those days, he was always tripping...

[@badcents]

Good bye, David. Thanks!

[@led1071]

Hauntingly serene..

[@billp1955]

David Crosby's talent is pure. This is what he was born to do....

[@scottaforeman]

RIP, David. Love you brother.