Crosby Nash BBC - Traction In The Rain (5 of 5)

[@sammoreton333]

Came here after hearing the news of his passing today. This was always one of my favourite songs in terms of the ratio of how unknown it is to how good it is. He had one of the most beautiful voices of the 20th century. RIP David

[@cbelt]

Agree. Achingly beautiful song. I come back here often to hear this version. Better than the album version imho

[@matthewrouge]

Yes.

[@unclerudy9797]

He was a nasty bastard....

[@claudiavandyke1724]

Being a child of the 60's I had the pleasure of hearing many of these musicians in person and my life was changed forever. Crosby's voice and harmonies speak to my soul. He was a complex person and his music reflected that but underneath it all there was a feeling of beauty and love. RIP ❤

[@briant9130]

RIP David. You got out.

[@annoflower]

We'll miss you forever. It was raining when I heard.

[@Catbooks]

I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it, and have never fallen out of love with it. What a treat to hear this live version with just Crosby and Nash and their guitars. David Crosby had such a breathtakingly beautiful voice. So long, David, and thanks for all the fish.

[@nbe1951]

The artistry in this song - live - blows me away. Restraint, passion, delicacy - and two of the most gifted musicians of my (or any) generation sharing this with us.

[@lyndamclaughlin4011]

Have always loved this song. His voice angelic.

[@BOBLLASHRAM]

Anyone who knows anything about music knows this is fucking brilliant!

[@mauricepowers8079]

There will never be another like David. Thanks for all the great music. RIP😢

[@philchamp2640]

When Croz sings at the end about "getting out", remember that he struggled with thoughts of suicide after the death of Christine Hinton in 1969. A beautiful performance of a simply beautiful song.

[@donnaberry7304]

This version was the most beautiful in my opinion. One of my favorites. Thanks.

[@maryroot2599]

Thank you for this.

[@maryroot2599]

Thank you

[@dizzlemcbumpaclock5477]

Crosby is an extremely underrated singer

[@dougreed2257]

No he's not, undervalued in the extreme sense yes, but not underrated, but I know what your gettin' at!!

[@watadoo]

who ever underrated him???

[@rusty2022-uy7ov]

The best Voice of that era...maybe any era...

[@simonlj1]

He is closer to the Andromeda Galaxy than the River Thames in this video, but what an incredible talent.

[@footstompinleroyscott6892]

Crosby - out of his nut - pulls out this gem. Awesome vocal

[@StanBennet]

Imagine these guys around a campfire.

[@nessieat19]

I love the look David gives Graham just before 1 minute in. Respect to Graham Nash, it must have been an almost insurmountable task keeping David Crosby focused at any point that entire decade...Wonderful song.

[@oksam7667]

They live in 2 different levels, worlds....

[@rosalindalay4499]

He might of had undiagnosed adult ADHD. Who knows

[@kerrgal]

David Crosby has the voice of the angel If you like this you *must* listen to the recorded version of "If I Only Could Remember My Name". Crosby's "solo" album w/guests including Jerry Garcia ~ Joni Mitchell ~ Neil Young. It's a musical masterpiece.

[@sdubon7800]

Not to mention members of Jefferson Airplane...

[@tonysproule3408]

Best album ever..

[@patrickdelaney2299]

Kgal, a super session, indeed

[@Itaivarochik]

You are absolutely right. It’s a 💎

[@9999bigb]

I have an original pressing, and I play it all the time. It's such a gift to humanity

[@dereathjohnna]

He sings like velvet. 💖

[@nwrayne]

It absolutely is on If I Can Only Remember My Name. Laura Allan plays the autoharp on it and if you think sends you to heaven... just listen to that one. That album is indeed a masterpiece... timeless, soulful, beautiful.

[@liviacabral8006]

RIP Crosby... Such a sad moment now...

[@danielgeary5215]

Jesus. Rip david you left us many beautiful pieces to remember you by.

[@douglasdegraff8335]

I'd been and still listen to everything Poco since 1969. Paul became my Hero after John Lennon. I fell in love with his songwriting and that voice, NO ONE sounded like him. Freida?, was that you in the inside booklet on " A Good Feelin' to Know "? Doug, way up in Green Bay, WI

[@mrnobodyz]

I don’t feel like summer is complete until I’ve played this beautiful song at least a couple of times!

[@josephmckenna3720]

This entire BBC performance by Crosby and Nash is the best vocal harmonies I’ve heard live, ever. It really captures the two in a great place in their songwriting collaboration together. This surpasses the studio recordings, and the nuisances you get to see between the two both in playing and personally is really special to see. I’m a fan of Stills and Young, but the dynamic with just Crosby and Nash playing these songs carries so much better.

[@kingrobert1st]

Simply mesmerising.

[@jbrierley98]

My favourite song of his. So sad to hear he's gone.

[@louiseeverdancing1403]

This brilliant album still resonates as one of my favorites. TY David Crosby.

[@KevlarVTX]

What a voice, what a song. David Crosby rules.

[@nashvegasnow]

David has a way of putting instrumental perfection and lryical perfection and vocal perfection together Just when I am moved and most taken by his guitar work he slathers on butter and syrup in the form of his lyrics and amazing vocal capabilities to the stack of his guitar pancakes and he takes me again there are better analogies but its morning here david is easily breakfast lunch and dinner for the mind and soul for me

[@mksmith1740]

Oh my, so beautiful!

[@longshanksno1bap]

something else great artists david crosbys voice is so special

[@beatmonkey]

This song actually takes my breath away

[@thefilmandmusic]

One of the great voices,

[@nadiasimmons5403]

The beautiful voice of David Crosby! 🕊️💛🌻

[@jindigo888]

REST IN PEACE LEGEND

[@maximumunicorns]

so beautiful i weep every time.

[@plutogamstrumframe]

Amazing duo

[@yrtnook]

What superb talents they both are. So glad David Crosby is still around in spite of himself. Goosebumps indeed Davy Roderick.

[@cgdombrow]

What a voice he once had when he was young, hard living took its toll, somehow he’s still with us today….

[@1011beep]

C.S.N. have been an important part of my life. They helped me in good times and in bad and I have never heard better harmony from any one else! thank you guy's...love you Steve Stills!

[@Havanagold]

Outstanding!

[@mnnorthcountrygirl1]

Just spent the last little while sipping my morning coffe and listening to all of these beautiful clips as the sun came up...what a beautiful way to start the day. I cannot thank you enough for putting these out here.

[@RobertLaberge]

The harmonic duo is playing top-of-the-line Martin D-45's, just like Stephen and Neil did.

[@tonyajohnson1059]

Right on! David believes Martin is best.. I have to agree.. Then again David and Graham could have played any type and sounded supreme!

[@mikescanlon8191]

After fifty years I am only just getting to hear Crosby and Nash's individual offerings and joint efforts, which are wonderful. A belated thanks for this link song and link!

[@vincevirtua]

Oh wow, how haven't I come across this video until now, it's been up for 6 years.

[@robertcardenas5272]

RIP Legend

[@jefftiebout1376]

Such remarkable music! Beautiful…

[@Rikk303]

Graham was always looking out for David. Was a love that was obvious in the looks that were sent and the harmonies only love can reciprocate. Best noise I ever heard in this vein gog

[@laura.sefchik]

Laura Allan, RIP 🕊: Shortly after returning to the states, with her new individual sense of the world, she had the opportunity to meet up with the likes of Joni Mitchell, David Crosby & Jackson Browne. She began to make musical instruments at this time with early mentor, Joellen Lapidus and was allowed by her parents to travel to the Big Sur Folk festival where Lapidus sold Joni Mitchell her first dulcimer. A little later on she was invited to play on David Crosby’s first solo album … Allan’s picture appears on this classic. Her Zither playing on “Traction on the Rain” is the first thumbprint in vinyl for this bright young talent who would spend the next two and a half decades dedicating her life to the pursuit of creativity through her music, song writing and artistic achievements.

[@slitespd]

Doesn't get any better than this, now does it?

[@veger1]

'69 & '70 was a special time for sure !

[@Brigidz]

It certainly was the best. Best music ever. Egalitarian, equality, jobs, . We had all the nice things

[@jorgealbertobaron]

CANCION DE SU ALBUM IF I COULD ONLY REMEMBER MY NAME DE 1971. No.206 DE 1001 ALBUMES FAMOSOS

[@dharmadove]

Sweet...

[@cameronplatt5833]

And yet another underrated/forgotten masterpiece. Must be hard. Like . . . traction in the rain.

[@dontbakdown6015]

A Martin D45 ....David Crosby in full flight in his prime...truly one of his best songs...off the best solo album any of the members CSNY ever did...in my humble opinion of course....😐

[@BernieBriocon]

Such a variety of tonal pleasure from acoustic guitars to vocals.. Probably one of the best acoustic sitings ever and that is open to debate..

[@OrangeSunshine2]

Thank you BBC/ This song kinda drifts through me like a waterfall,touches my soul like the sweet memory of a first love

[@paulforeman3092]

Sublime

[@carologiwan501]

They had such a rapport right from the start in the early days - they just really mesh together. It's a pity they aren't together now as there seems to be a rift. I hope time will heal. I hope I can see them perform one day.

[@arthurreijgers]

So beautiful.......

[@ColinJ88]

What a voice he had.

[@sadashiva1708]

Came here from Mikael's post and time stood still for those 5 minutes and 11 seconds.

[@ryancole90]

That’s about the only song I can play on acoustic guitar but man I love playing it

[@9999bigb]

This is the sonic representation of Laurel Canyon at that time. Peaceful, kind of obscured from the huge city below it, and haunted.

[@TheNigelr]

Thank you so much zeplinfloyd............now I can die happy!

[@DavyRoderick]

Goosebumps

[@ColinBlake]

lovely song sung so beautifully,they where the best then and still are now

[@BillGladden]

Awesome, real,pure,what a voice...

[@drop51]

Crosby is mashed but still so 'in tune'. Magical.

[@YesThatBobWest]

Love these guys and their fellows. Miss this sound so much…

[@hueman3840]

Dearest & beloved friend - I've been sailing with you long before The Lee Shore - but you have reached it 1st. Please whisper back in the morning breeze, or bitter night - tell me that all will be well - that this is where we will begin.

[@davisginn1298]

Anyone else come from the Michael League/David Crosby Crowdcast? Man, this is powerful stuff.

[@AXSTV]

Tune into HDNet May 22nd 7:30pmET to watch Crosby-Nash: In Concert, Broadcast LIVE from the Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut

[@MordiansBumole]

RIP CROZ

[@Deliquescentinsight]

@MrSuedehead72 A really very fine album indeed, was always one of my favourites what a great title also..lol

[@HebusxJebus]

Fucckin amazing and beautiful.

[@babybug80]

Just reading his autobiography. Makes me so sad to know how badly addicted he was to freebasing at this time. They all tried so hard to help him. Thank God the judge finally put him in prison before he died. It was all upward from there. He’s a genius.

[@bufatutuagonistes8876]

Just found these four songs. Just beautiful. If only and some of Neil's stuff are the best of CSNY. Still exciting after all these years. Micheal Hedges was a fan and then friend of DC's,,.he would have loved this loved this loved this. But where is (1 of 5)?

[@d.leon.pedro.26]

Visceral!

[@CovenantOfLove]

again thank you

[@georgestevens1502]

Better than had album version. The vocal is front and center.

[@andrewmasset8751]

Never heard this one..Pretty..

[@jordydeco474]

Beautiful End Of.

[@maureenhorrigan7475]

Crosby had an angel' s voice

[@XaniaMore]

nice one too

[@bluesborn]

I'm pretty sure this song is from the David Crosby album If Only I Could Remember My Name which is a minor masterpiece.Lots of people on it as well.

[@death2pc]

We the beneficiaries.........................................

[@jjj1951]

"Maybe he could see they were in love."

[@Detroit1967]

@CRAXYFINGERS76 : Damn right.

[@kimberlemiskovsky8638]

its on my mind nearly all the time .....................i cover this @ irishseano

[@ChristophSlim]

anyone know what sort of mics they are using?

[@chipamos]

@bookkeeper57 so I should assume that Stephan Stills, Neil Young, Dallas Taylor, and Graham Nash are not lead vocals alone?

[@deacontravis666]

@Julo87 not everyone was high at every moment of that era. Sure they did take drugs, but not all the time. It just looks like they are having a fun time. Just because they are acting silly doesn't mean that they are high.

[@thomasromano9321]

Exactly, couldn't agree with you more. Crosby had an off the wall sense of humor that a some people liked, and others found irritating. But a brilliant songwriter and singer. I just don't believe he could have been this good if he was stoned. His sense of humor and half-opened eyes made some people say, "oh, yeah, he was stoned," but I think they're jumping to conclusions. In later years Crosby went through some real drug issues, but here he's on top of his game and talent.

[@spiritcoughing]

@maximumunicorns Guenivere does it to me too

[@mynrkeys]

CROSBY IS ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING SONGWRITERS, MUSICIAN, SINGER THAT EVER WALKED THE EARTH

[@garyjump4903]

Absolutely correct ❤

[@theupsndowns8161]

Having David Crosby in the world is a great thing...

[@bookmedia67]

What a beautiful gift to us all!

[@kimberlemiskovsky8638]

when he goes it'll be on my mind nearly all the time

[@jrh11254]

I’ll agree but only when/if he’s singing; he’s a bit of an ass when he’s not.

[@Busywave]

It sure is. Hoping to see him in concert. I missed his last visit to Tanglewood.

[@mariadpinto]

I agree, I did see him a couple years ago with my daughter... totally worth it, I love his old/new music!

[@marcodebarkingville1827]

Them 60's BBC sound techs knew their shit.👍

[@user-yk4gd1fl4z]

yes, this sounds, unusually good?

[@friendlier]

An amazing song from an amazing album. I can't believe how beautifully David sings it here. Thank you!

[@elizabethbalise9779]

Gorgeous ❣️

[@reggiegarza1680]

RIP David, your music soothed my soul

[@ronwood7029]

Farewell David your music gave us so much RIP SIR

[@startoer]

David's voice in this song is so clean and clear. These word's are sooo deep!

[@markndogs]

What a pure, clean, beautiful voice.

[@joeybenoit6269]

The album if I could only remember My name by David Crosby was phenomenal everyone played on it!