Crosby, Stills & Nash (part 1) - Unplugged (1990)

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

No auto tune needed. 3 voices and an acoustic guitar. This is real music. Do you hear me?!

[@SlowBloke123]

Saw another video and all 3 sang the same notes for a few bars - my god... talk about pitch perfect between them....

[@darrendwyer9981]

@@SlowBloke123 Oh my clearly intelligent friend...From Australia... I hear you. Cheers and Beers

[@rileyhoffman6629]

Yes, yes, yes. Primal. Gorgeous.

[@nicolebass4352]

Sadly this Music Genre is lost to our Youth listening to Debased songs about Women, Gun Shooting and F The Police !!!! Sad indeed 4 🇺🇸

[@emmgeevideo]

Dude, there are three kinds of music. Good music, bad music, and classics. All three have emerged from every decade in every century. I'm thankful I was able to experience CSN's good stuff. They put out some stinkers too, don't forget. Let's celebrate artists and great works and we don't have to put down the rest.

[@debmelton6422]

I Loved hearing them unplugged the harmony is amazing they will never be replaced. I had hoped to see them do one more show - sadly never to happen now. RIP David your talent will be greatly missed. Your songs always swept me away to a younger time - such wonderful memories - thank you all for giving me much happiness over the years!!

[@lorilynn4549]

I can listen to these guys, and Neil too, for the rest of my life, every single day. I hope I get to. Keep playing gentlemen. I will listen 🎶

[@lorilynn4549]

True message of life there...

[@jtmet5]

Sometimes during live shows, their harmony is lacking, not so here. Simply flawless.

[@albertklassen6055]

These guys are so good. So sad Crosby is gone.

[@derekamarpreet]

He got about 30-40 bonus years. I miss him too

[@billsstudio2528]

He's not gone. He's just not here.

[@edcpike]

We will never hear anything like this ever again. And that breaks my heart. Thanks for the unbelievably awesome music.

[@suginami0]

Sweet Jesus. I love this music.

[@josephpetrov9024]

Everything they do is masterful . Stills is a musical gem .

[@HoseMark]

Beautiful ! These guys started out 'unplugged' they invented 'unplugged' ! This is magic stuff !

[@tixximmi1]

No the Dead was doing it a few years before CS&N even got together. Buffalo Springfield also.

[@mrvlsmrv]

That's a proper comparison. I remember when they played Woodstock. It was the three of them playing acoustic guitar and singing. Just like they are doing here.

[@judetheneilyounggirl2358]

@@mrvlsmrv Honey, you aren't remembering correctly. There were 4 of them. Neil was there, too.

[@mrvlsmrv]

@@judetheneilyounggirl2358 I didn't see Neil young with CSN at Woodstock. I wasn't there and evidently he didn't want to be filmed. This video only shows CSN unplugged. Don't get me wrong. I'm a big Neil Young fan too. Both solo and with CSN. Do you like Cinnamon Girl?

[@lynntempleton9640]

Stills is one of the greatest guitarists-- in league with Paul, Hendrix, and Clapton.

[@judetheneilyounggirl2358]

You said it perfectly, man! I agree 100% with you!

[@maturefox1]

True, mate! ;)

[@johngraydon506]

Totally agree love him

[@tomgeoghegan9173]

Awesome! Not sure about the comparisons.

[@ykalantzis]

Mark Knopfler?

[@superorangeish]

I know it's beautiful ,nostalgic and wonderful music when the tears come.

[@galan444]

You can tell that Stills is the talent behind this band.

[@manuelfraiman5534]

none of them is as good without the others...

[@lynntempleton9640]

@@manuelfraiman5534 Except for Young.

[@BlueEyes-gp8lg]

The main INSTRUMENTAL talent and sometimes the main writing talent. The other two aren't too shabby as songwriters and sing rings around Stills.

[@manuelfraiman5534]

@@BlueEyes-gp8lg main instrumental talent when he plays acoustic, although Crosby's playing is more original.. Very messy as an electric guitarist on stage. More controlled when it comes to making a record

[@plrndl]

Stills is a member of the team. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Like all the best teams in any activity.

[@albertschepis]

I've always been captivated by the magic these men make together. Timelessly sublime.

[@tomassierra2735]

es impresionante cómo pueden mover mis reprimidos sentimientos estas tres voces y estas tres guitarras..

[@WACKENHUT234]

A great intimate live concert at the backside of their singing ability! So "real" with all it's slightly off key renditions! Love this experience. An absolute treasure!

[@LeeeShore]

Yes, and I miss the years when this type of music is what most people wanted to hear on the radio.

[@gamamish22]

I’ve been a fan of theirs ever since Woodstock....sigh...they are truly legendary!

[@nancybegin5870]

The very first concert I took my children to in 1990, at the Orpheum Theater in Vancouver. A PERFECT introduction to "live" music, at it's best!!! ❤

[@judetheneilyounggirl2358]

SMART, NANCY! SMART MOM! I've loved them since I was 12. I'm 68 now. I've seen them in concert over 100 times and have every album, book and mag article they ever made. They are the best group GOD ever created!

[@courtneya9470]

Thank you Mister Crosby ❤ Thank you 💛

[@lanebashford3982]

The incredible harmonies between them all. Love love love. And some of the best-written music and lyrics of all time.

[@rfranklinw1]

Many have done "unplugged" but holy fuck, no one ever came close to these guys. What a treasure. I have known ever since the began in 1969 and I know they are so underrated.

[@jayworld2073]

Met Stephen Stills backstage at the Irvine Amphitheater. Very friendly, a real gentleman, he was kind and talked to me for awhile, a humble, thoughtful guy. no air of star struck pride. I was younger than him. God bless him.

[@kyleworthington2165]

21st century?

[@shamusclarke7512]

Lucky you, seems like you got the good Stills that night!

[@bkennedy8]

Awesome to hear one of your (my) hero’s is down to earth. Glad you shared that, I think even more of Stephen now.

[@kendallevans4079]

@@shamusclarke7512 And you?

[@shamusclarke7512]

@@kendallevans4079 No, I haven't met him. He seemed like quite a mercurial (crazy) guy in the 60s and 70s especially so this is a nice story to hear.

[@gordonboerner780]

20-yr anniversary of one of the greatest Unplugged's of all time??!!!

[@oskarmac14]

This one and Paul McCartney.

[@gmoore6166]

I was hooked from that first album on! Their songs defined a generation!

[@tonnysinay3207]

RIP Mr. Crosby....

[@dvdsly]

I worked at this show, I remember Steve had a terrible cold. He was a trooper, a consummate pro 👍

[@Donegaldan]

When I want to think positively about America and American values, I always think of this group. True Americana and great artists

[@scotsman6712]

I used to agree, until all this great talent appeared on youtube.

[@dalerieger5927]

Americana with only one American.

[@Donegaldan]

@@dalerieger5927 That doesn't dilute my opinion.

[@johnstephen7610]

A couple of commenters here said there's only one American in this group (CSN). Actually there's two. Stills and Crosby are both U.S. Nash is British, and Neil Young (who's not in this video) is Canadian.

[@goyo6502]

Each one great by themselves - magnificent together!

[@jaysonwheeldon9090]

I’m sitting here 33 years later and it’s so good , so rich and suddenly it hits me - Steve Stills is covering all the guitar work. As Paul McCartney said - Maybe I’m amazed!

[@rkoorse]

Stephen Stills...guitar master.

[@mariegalante2000]

Beautiful songs

[@matofisher8457]

I love these voices separately just as much as the next but damn if together they aren’t the crest together

[@mariamesserli6491]

Great Music, Great Songs, thanks CSN

[@dollyscore]

So beautiful, I'm crying now

[@andrewmasset8751]

He..They just blow my friggin mind!!! I will always love them till I move on out..

[@donnamccall8063]

I love each of them. I prefer the three alone. Young alone. He was not fair to the others at important moments and for that, I prefer to listen to him as a solo artist. Stephen Stills would have been the only one I would have wanted to meet and talk with. He stands out as a man who is everyone’s equal. He never appeared to do anything but be a real partner when they played together, didn’t seem to need a lot of outside support, but willing to give it, and always show up - keeping his word. I would have loved to just listen to him daydream.

[@markmartin3221]

Heavenly

[@sheridangmail1277]

Thank you for the beautiful music David, RIP ✌♥☮

[@bobhaar5603]

Three part harmony to perfection.

[@johnengstrom1711]

Was great time in history !!

[@DS-xp7lf]

RIP David, ich bin sehr stolz darauf, dass ich Euch vor ein paar Jahren einmal in Berlin sehen konnte. Solch eine Band wird es nie wieder geben.

[@petergamma1801]

Helplessly Hoping was in my freshman college English text book. THAT is testament to Still’s Artistry.

[@Jennifer_J_D]

When listening as a child in our ford galaxy 500, interpretation was magically imagined. ❤️

[@candydale8380]

I can just listen to these guys forever.............

[@victorcianflone5093]

God bless these guys.

[@billchriswell2925]

Stills has an incredibly soulful voice

[@valeriomarchesi5700]

Sono nato lontano Avevo 20 anni ,e la musica da noi( in italia) era stupida, noiosa. Un giorno del 1970, un amico mi porta il cd. Csn. Sul divano. Ascolta..... Mi hanno cambiato la vita. Grazie di essere esistiti. Valerio marchesi

[@Iknowonlywhatimtaught]

I'm very blessed they we're and still are a big part of my time on this earth.

[@kingboagart899]

Beautiful

[@zoedaria]

One of the best songs ever!!!! tres tres bon!!!!!

[@catmom1322]

What I like about this concert is that I get to see which singer is who is singing which part in the harmony. They are stellar musicians!

[@johnpod]

I have listened to/watched "Helplessly Hoping" around 1000 times, conservatively. This is the clearest I've seen the harmonies separated, and been able to tell who was singing what line. GD what a great song!

[@margietalk]

5:26 the beauty of stephen still's voice.

[@turockandar]

Upon re-listening to this performance it occurs to me that even the Eagles great three part harmonies pale in comparison. CSNY are the reason that I decided to play guitar....what a beautiful sound of Still's instrument and the vocals are simply divine! I am going to order this concert because in some ways it is is superior 'Four Way Street'.

[@leighauton4852]

Every musician pales in comparison to CSNY. Just do a lil comparison test and you will hear their greatness.

[@rkoorse]

Just LOVE this. Part of my life and spirit, right here. Thank you You Tube. Quite amazing.

[@rkoorse]

hey man...do I know you? I keep reading your posts saying "right on, man" and it's my old posts. Not sure that's even funny

[@debbiepowers4743]

RIP David Crosby.

[@bethhurd1]

Love love love Stephen Stills!

[@CarlosSuarez-gj3dg]

Tres voces tres guitarristas incomparables Helplessly hoping

[@williambourke6620]

Crosby Pills and Hash? Seriously, I read Crosby's autobiography "Long Time Gone". I highy recommend it. Definitely one of the most honest, explicit and redemptive books of this style that I have ever read. They have haunting harmoies.

[@spamwagon]

I am just finishing that book, and indeed, it is brutally honest and does explicitly depict a descent into the lowest levels of drug addiction. Cros is incredibly blessed to be alive to tell the tale.

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

Crosby was nothing compared to Papa John Philips. Read his book. I've read both plus Crosby's second book.

[@jeanwillis7774]

To be honest I found Graham Nash’s book too explicit,did we ever hear where he set a foot wrong? He’s too full of himself..I found 😢

[@duder9245]

Their voices melt into each other on every note. Love them! Guys let bygones be bygones and do one more tour before it's too late please...

[@budholloway9868]

Agree but do what you do best-- sing Stay out of politics

[@rayrepovz9498]

Just…wow.

[@LisaDawnn]

After really listening to 4 + 20.....Judy Collins really did a number on Stills. I never realized how much she impacted his songs.

[@gymrat22able]

yes she did

[@gymrat22able]

yes she did

[@lastnamefirst4035]

What does 4 and 20 have to do w her? A couple of lines maybe...

[@rkoorse]

Helplessly Hoping..so sweet. That guitar melts ya.

[@basilioparedes3147]

Tres genios vocalista sincronisados acompañados por el maestro de guitarra acustica Stiphen Stills.Thank you Crosby.Stills & Nasch...

[@kirkwatson1442]

The 3 or4 of them...were soo much greater than the parts❤

[@thinkandbefree9398]

These lyrics still haunt me. Huh - there are others that think about getting off the merry-go-round?I'm not suicidal every day, but have carried the ideation for over 35 years. Hearing, and then learning to play, this music was both a tonic and a poison. I'm thankful I have love and share my bed - without love I may have drifted out to sea long ago. "Morning comes to sunrise and I'm driven to my bed. I see that it is empty and there's devils in my head I embrace the many colored beast I grow weary of the torment, can there be no peace? And I find myself just wishing that my life would simply cease"

[@willstorm8331]

If you can recognise and speak of the differnce between the two hang on and do the things you need to do stay together until the next day which is truly worth he wait.

[@BeckyOTC]

There was harmony in these fellows

[@JM-jr4pr]

4+20 is something else

[@059Joyce]

Thank you

[@polythenepepper]

Stephen was very sick with the flu during the taping of this performance and running a high fever. Amazing that he was able to still be this good while being in that condition.

[@margietalk]

wow, thanx for that tidbit of info. explains his voice. like butter. cosmic forces come to play.

[@MissDaisyDuke01]

Something has to be said about Stephen's character; he has extremely good discipline. "Do what needs to be done" ! Koodo to him, wish I was that way. Sigh...

[@Cnb621]

Cost of freedom .... Stills is so strong here its well, sick.

[@damagedangel08]

Saw Him and Judy last night here in Visalia California and he takes my breath away still and I still love hi and respect and admire him at any stage of his but Judy and him was quite good I will be giving my review later tonight. On my society page.

[@hajrudinibrisevic3091]

Listen voice ,harmonies!!! nobody singer like this !!!The beast group ever!!!For me!!!Is Messing Neil!!!

[@timtimmh]

Your two part video screams for a official DVD release. Stephen with the flu is still awesome and is giving with David and Graham a incredible 20 minute show which is BTW way too short!

[@raymondchollet3199]

U are part of our part of our musical dna !

[@יעליעקב-ת4מ]

🎶🎶🎶 Magic = Stills Country edge + Crosby California feel + Nash Brititsh sensibilities 🎶🎶🎶

[@justsostory]

vocals on this vid though unsurpassed are not quite as perfectly pitched as what you'll find on their latest performances (the amazing final G7maj harmony on" wasted on the way" somewhere else on yt) but unsurprisingly that was before machines took control over the human being (at his request) which made live performances different from studio takes

[@StephenHankins]

I hear ya! All comments are so true.you know stephens hair man he looks bad ass!

[@manuelfraiman5534]

I saw them live and acoustic in Paris, France, in spring 92, and we had this exact same quality... deeply moving

[@sejsey]

God how GREAT is that...thanks for sharing it

[@larryecross]

Always the best- the most talent- amazing men

[@flyerphil]

Excellent, thank you for this, truly beautiful

[@roccocontinenza2529]

No words

[@markvonwisco7369]

That D-45 Stephen Stills is playing is gorgeous!

[@KLanz123]

Nash is all business in the front, and all party in the back.

[@Surmoondance7]

The absolute best

[@suejohnson3787]

MTV UNPLUGGED GREAT TIMES

[@glpdlx77]

Wonderful!!!!

[@tomb4575]

Graham and David didn't have to bring their instruments Stephen carried the whole thing.

[@kirkwatson1442]

Echos in the canyon...

[@Rebius]

thanks to you I know who is who :)

[@rfranklinw1]

And then there are the words and the guitars, come on it doesn't get any better than that

[@bonniefindley54]

Not underrated--simply relegated to a timeframe of musical history that will be judged by everything before, after and contemporary. I think they will withstand the test of time. Tight harmony that many groups can't conquer.

[@maturefox1]

Believe or not, but I really love the chorus- effect on the guitars!

[@jsbobber]

Muito foda !!!!

[@scarlettmcgraw7623]

Steven is great should of seen him before now.

[@Zencat-drunk]

Crosby stills Nash unplugged

[@kirkwatson1442]

LP

[@vincentmeyers2613hg]

who the hell cares about a mullet if the mullet makes music like that!!!!

[@paulinwoburn9680]

And Stephen Stills was turned down to join the Monkees.

[@mikehotel3970]

Damn

[@turockandar]

Is Nash English?

[@budholloway9868]

Yes

[@toomuchinformation]

He was a founder member of English group, The Hollies.

[@centexan]

Got nothing against Neil Young, but why did the group need him?