Crosby, Stills Nash - Southern Cross

A song that can transcend so many generations

[@williamoverly1617]

The ultimate classic. Crosby will be missed.

[@CHCLA6779]

I will always cry when I listen to CSN. Because I go immediately back to those years - a student at UCLA, in the midst of turmoil, discovery, love --- I want my kids to listen to them after I'm gone, to understand what formed the Mama they knew.

[@markburrows1179]

To me, Stephen Stills has always been an enigma. Such raw powerful vocal talent and guitar playing, plus an amazing songwriter to boot, and he has always looked like some guy at the office in either bookkeeping, accounting or Human Resources and not a Folk Rock legend that he is.

[@kennethpatterson6511]

Stills was a high school music teacher at one time. Imagine having HIM for your band director! Hey, Mr. Stills, can you show me some guitar licks?

[@rlmrdl]

He is also deaf in one ear and has a speech impediment. Talk about overcoming your disabilities.

[@chuckp5995]

He was the AV kid that you didnt count on lol!

[@shanbadg697]

What’s even more crazy are the number of hit songs he wrote and collaborated with under pseudonyms.

[@hanson2205]

Yes totally underrated, an absolute superstar musician and song writer

[@ronaldtufaro9834]

I'm amazed tht I'm 14 and I know every word of this song thanks to my dad who is my hero thanks dad

[@poppyorsini5505]

you are one lucky guy to have a dad like that!

[@montydaniels1054]

@@poppyorsini5505 Sure is. My son and grandson listen to CS&N & the Beatles. I was glad to be able to pass on good music to my son, then watch as he brought that same music to his son.....

[@kennethpatterson6511]

Your Dad is a good man with good taste. And a fine son, too -- YOU.

[@montydaniels1054]

@@kennethpatterson6511 I agree Ken, like I have shared with one of my son's and his son, a lot of the music I was listening to back in the 70's, with CS&N being one of them. Regardless if Young was involved. I sometimes think about how underrated they are. One of the things that the internet has been able to do is become the meeting place for I guess, ''like-minded-people'' can come together (for free) and share a part of life with each other.....

[@kennethpatterson6511]

@@montydaniels1054 You are SO RIGHT, Monty. Had a band for 20 years and we lived on CSN&Y tunes. I usually got to do the Neil Young tunes because I have the jerky lead guitar style, the over-driven chords and the soprano/falsetto voice. Only lacked Neil's talent....LOL. Met him once on a ranch at mid-coast California. He was fixing his fence and I was hiking. Very mellow cat and easy to talk with -- about guitars and amps (no surprise). He appreciated that I didn't "fan worship" him but I was thrilled to meet him. Here's to your grandson........Cheers.

[@mikelogan7735]

One of all time best bands, a group of very talented musicians with or without Niel Young

[@maxeskelson6177]

certainly better with neil.

[@gordonhoran4373]

I have sailed all my life, 77 years, live on a 53 footer now, this is our anthem

[@theengineersdaughterblw5951]

Sweet…

[@thinkingoutloud6741]

So envious. And very happy for you and your choices.

[@normdavis2253]

You got 10 on me BUDDY,GODSPEED TO YA👍🖒🖖

[@pedenmk]

That's my Dream. SAILING.

[@underthebluetakemein.]

That's AWESOME !!!

[@paulles1377]

Now that boys and girls is how real musicians sound. Real playing, real singing. No lip synching, no backing tracks.

[@2olvets443]

Groups that had tight harmonies "never" lip sync or key adjusting. They were the true singers/artists of music and very few of them today.

[@GLBScruffy66]

I’m 71 and still love to sing all the time!

[@MrTurboparker]

I shed a tear whenever I listen to this tune. As an audio engineer with ~45 yrs of live mixing & recording experience, it is a tear of joy! Pure music at it's best!

[@danneilson7768]

Really I thought at the beginning they were to fast for the song and stills voice took a third of the song to smooth out first 90 seconds he is horse

[@suzywalsh7906]

“ You will survive being bested” has sustained me in times of sorrow. Thank you Stephen and CSN , forever my favorite group.

[@flybynight1603]

I always thought he said "You will survive being busted...." 😂😂😂😂

[@sallypyszczek7836]

Great lyrics !

[@victoristreet8190]

Always adored Stephen Stills. Great songwriter, guitarist

[@davidcox3076]

Have always loved to sing along (very badly) to this since it was released. But it was only many years later I was able to appreciate the poetry of the songwriting. Just incredible.

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

For several years I flew the Southern Hemisphere. On a clear night heading south I saw the Southern Cross many times, and every time I saw it I remembered this song.❤❤ RIP David.

[@user-yg8ot3sm9j]

May be the coolest song ever !😊❤

[@landerblanza1093]

The most perfect harmony band in the universe, wow, just wow!

[@EagleEyeChioru]

Damn straight!

[@deborahseay5123]

Oh hell yeah !

[@NoldorinPrince]

Evidently you've never heard of The Eagles

[@NoldorinPrince]

Check out The Eagles...Seven Bridges Road

[@2olvets443]

Granted they had/have perfect harmonies but there are a few bands that are just as good. Eagles, Bee Gees, & Little River Band are just 3 others. Others that come to mind ELO, Simon & Garfunkel, Mamas and Papas, and that is not even touching on Motown artists.

[@shelleywantiez7964]

Stephen Stills is an amazing musician, singer, songwriter and D, all of the above. No fanfare, just raw talent.

[@keithkersten5586]

Love Treetop Flyer!

[@mwingopoe7]

It never gets old

[@paulstephenson5913]

The best ever harmony group ever. rip cros. Their 🎵 will always live forever

[@MacaulayConnor]

One of the greatest songs óf all time.

[@wendimac70]

One of the greatest bands of ALL TIME!!! LOVE IT!

[@joopvanderbij1698]

so true canuck

[@gordondavenport4019]

Right on . Soulful stuff like no other.

[@edweichsler5051]

............and lyricists. Someone once wrote they were the conscious of a generation. I wish I could remember who wrote that.

[@danielvanness6936]

One of the Greatest songs ever performed perfectly!!

[@matthewmehegan3475]

If you've ever lost a true love . . . this song carves a hole into the middle of your heart. "We never failed to fail. It was the easiest thing to do."

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

True.💔

[@jackiefraser9974]

They don't make em like this anymore...... I hope my grandchildren hear this song someday!

[@elliotportner8020]

CSNY will remain the backbone of meaningful rock for all future generations. Musically they are quite sophisticated and yet gentle enough to be accepted by those whose backgrounds are gentle and freedom loving. The fact that they are all over this internet is solid proof of excellence solid and sweet.

[@lennarthallberg9918]

Three voices in perfect harmony.

[@chucklucas7555]

I’m 65 and thank God for these guys. Just perfection!

[@mkwy8782]

Love, love, love this song. "We never failed to fail...it was the easiest thing to do"...one of the greatest lyrics ever written.

[@AndreaWestlake306]

[@fredmoore8661]

Absolutely. It's amazing.

[@jaybenjamin4871]

"She is all that I have left And music is her name"

[@rblover2466]

“You will survive being bested. Somebody fine will come along, make me forget about loving you.”

[@johndeere8594]

When you see the southern cross for the first time you understand now why you came this way.

[@ronaldharding3927]

Just gorgeous. I'm twenty again. Funny how music does that to you.

[@davidlemmon66]

💌

[@bretgross3379]

Anticipation. I’d set the alarm for 0330 for three days. Cloudy skies obscured the stars. On the fourth morning, There It Was - the Southern Cross. Barb & I stood there in awe, tears of joy washing down our cheeks. Life is worth the waiting.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

My husband came home from Vietnam in 1972, we listened to this music for years!

[@kathleenholowka6221]

this came out in 1986

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

@@kathleenholowka6221 It was what he liked! He came home different!

[@ifitsfreeitsforme1852]

Saw these guys in concert doing this song so many years ago, and it still stirs my soul.

[@100Equipoise]

The Spectrum Philadelphia early 80s amazing amazing show...

[@mathmusic1490]

I like how Graham Nash is REALLY INTO IT!

[@SteelyDamned]

he's singing the highest vocal part so he's all locked in

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Cocaine

[@gss1223ful]

I was 36 when this song was new I am now 72 and I agree, this song is getting better.

[@stevengordon5870]

Same age as you.Ive seen them as CSN and CSNY. Great live group(s))

[@dongranros9093]

74 and couldn't agree more

[@nathanfrisby3133]

There is nothing like going back to the classic music that I grew up with to actually get that special feeling that it had back then and today.

[@johncollorafi3548]

The vocals, lyrics and instrumentals are all perfect in the studio version. There is just something haunting about this song.

[@prestonm2682]

The album version was art Garfunkel and Timmy shcmitt doing harmonies not crosby..andits a rewrite of another groups song..that had Stevie Nicklas Lyndsay Buckingham singing back up..look it up it's interesting....great song all the way

[@savanahmclary4465]

You are exactly right.

[@mathmusic1490]

They are still at their height of "chops" here!

[@prestonm2682]

On the studio version Crosby wasn't there it was art Garfunkel and Timmy Schmitt that sand on the harmonies

[@savanahmclary4465]

@@prestonm2682 Love all of them!

[@Mike583]

I don't know what it is about this song. Each time I listen to it, it's like something comes over me & I have to stop whatever I'm doing, & listen to all the words!❤

[@scottcass4243]

Talent such as this is rare.

[@lindahuff8976]

Saw them with and without Neil Young. Also Neil solo. Big talents.

[@user-oh1oo5pe9w]

Best song ever,..I can t get enough of it...Great Stephen Stills...CSN

[@jaybirdinpa]

These three men will always have a special place in my heart

[@millyabrahams4977]

same!

[@paulbunyun3663]

missing one other drug addict, Young

[@kgalalelomonthe5778]

@Deborah. I am 62 years old. I first heard their music at aged 14 and never outgrew the music. We will miss David Crosby. Such an integral part of the group.

[@cynthiakarazim2197]

This. There are no words, no images. My mind and heart and spirit are transported. I felt in my naïveté this kind of essence was within reach. I believed in my 20’s, 30’s I was in the running, top 10. At 71, still a work in progress. Steven Stills...I’m still breathless

[@ronmaas5898]

The defining song from CSN , love it, can’t imagine life without this song, it defines a generation

[@kaldemvor]

Stills is a great singer, but so are Crosby and Nash. One of the best things about CSN are their sublime vocal harmonies.

[@Caperhere]

And part of what makes those harmonies sublime is the mix of American/ British accents, I think.

[@richardschaefer4807]

As a sea captain, with many thousands of miles of "sea time" under sail, this song touches me deeply. Though Leon Russells' "Back to the Island" brings "happy tears" and wonderful memories to my old eyes as the sun sets.

[@winterrhorse]

i lost the love of my life...to life, shevwent her way and left me with a broken heart and im still waiting for that somebody to come along and make me forget about loving her... i'thinking theres no such person, but ill continue to wait anf keep playing Southern Cross!!

[@tgreaner]

Hang in there, life will surprise you. In a good way.

[@tombecker4310]

The musicianship and vocals are wonderful. They almost make you forget the great lyrics of this song. I could quote a few but you all probably love different ones. I love the lyrics that start “So I’m sailing for tomorrow” … through… “And music is her name.” I usually end up in tears somewhere!

[@Bigu47]

One of the Anthem Groups of the 60's, 70's and 80's. CS&N Rock on!

[@glynisjones8128]

One of the most AWESOME bands in this life!......2021, still listening.

[@conniecarroll7222]

Ny favorite song whenever I hear it have to stop whatever I'm doing so can just listen and dream. Beautiful.

[@chrisfrost5646]

This rendition is recording room perfect. Spot on harmonies. Best live performance.

[@tkphillips1377]

I have forgotten the true voices that made this iconic song. It reaches down in my chest and rips my heart right out!

[@billhill4929]

Yea man!

[@silverfluteful]

Incredicble voices and great musicians!

[@michaelallison8746]

CSN you can"t get any better harmonies!!!

[@lhaley9873]

So many of their songs pull on your heart strings in different ways.

[@joemalonski5004]

Tis True, Stills always the heart and soul of the band. One of the great singer, songwriter, musicians. Of all time. Him and Neil are magic and hard work in action.

[@shakeel489]

Truly one of the best and all time melodious composition, anytime u listen this song the blood runs cold, genius work, god bless this trio

[@JayTee78NIN]

Music like this is rare. CSN&Y were my fathers favorite band. He listened to CSN&Y every time he came home from the road. He drove a truck for most of my life. I recall him sitting in front of the stereo with headphones on and CSN&Y playing so loud I could clearly hear it in the next room lol. Usually he'd start out with suite Judy blue eyes. That's still one of my all time favorite songs. I just don't hear music that moves me like this and I grew up in the 90's. Grunge rock and CSN&Y is my music lol

[@montydaniels1054]

@Antisocial HumanisT. I'm 65 & I like Nirvana so it works both ways. But when it comes to CS&N,CSN&Y, I can't think of any other bands that could sound as good as they sound.............

[@laserluver1]

I remember when this came out in the early '80's. It was a different time from when these guys first became superstars in the late 60's/early 70's. Here it was the Reagan years, 12-15 years after Woodstock and you would have thought they were past their prime but it was like "Wow! This is as good as Suite Judy Blue Eyes or anything on Deja Vu." Just blew me away.

[@terriduncan8447]

I love this song!!!! I have not heard it for awhile

[@guicehowell543]

One of my favorite CS&N tunes.

[@onines1]

Special meaning as a Navigator. Recall pointing out the Southern Cross to my crew when we flew to Australia.

[@susangemberling9401]

Wonderful song....crosses generations.....

[@mdogg1604]

Used to listen to this song drivin' my '70 Nova SS to work....funny what we remember...and perhaps forget...

[@artmchugh5644]

68 Nova ss. Here 😄😄😄😄😎😎 350 glide 🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@mdogg1604]

@@artmchugh5644 Mine was an SS 4 speed; car was fairly beat up (this is in '83). It had a 283 with mis-matched heads so a machinist/racer friend of mine taught how to port/polish a pair of heads. Car ran real nice. Paid about a grand for it; sold it for about the same not long after. My god, what did I do? lol Beers and cheers to you, my friend!

[@artmchugh5644]

@@mdogg1604 I ask myself the same question about my RED 64 IMPALA SS. 327 GLIDE , buckets and counsel! !! What a sled 😄😄😄🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😎😎😎🍺

[@mdogg1604]

@@artmchugh5644 well, I guess that's one of the reasons we drink beer....and check out cars 'n music here....best wishes to you (My current old car is (mostly) stock '49 Chev Fleetline rescued from crusher in '97).

[@Hippybone3232]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[@sallypyszczek7836]

Love you Stephen Stills !!!!

[@williamc.1198]

Spent 27 years in the Navy. This brings to mind a clear South Pacific morning; sitting on a bollard on the foc'sle with a cup of joe as the sun comes up.

[@bradoyler5563]

Must have been a BM. I was in 1st division. Served 2 Yrs. On a destroyer in the med. when this song was popular.

[@juscogens5541]

Having seen the Southern Cross myself, this song depicts that journey so well.

[@allanleidholm4450]

NOBODY touches CSN on Harmonies. Truly one of the most talented vocal groups ever.

[@terry7907]

The Hollies and the Beach Boys would like a word with you.

[@allanleidholm4450]

@@terry7907 Neither one of them are CSN level. Good, but not spectacular.

[@flaxy2727]

Beatles,Simon and Garfunkel, Eagles but they are great.

[@allanleidholm4450]

@@flaxy2727 Totally agree with everyone you mentioned. However, these guys pretty much showed the WORLD how to do harmonies. There has never been 3 voices (sometimes 4 with Neil), that have ever blended this well.

[@pattyoneill6724]

They had some great songs and many were played at my Junior Prom in 1976. Good times and dancing !

[@jmark7390]

I remember like it was yesterday I say the Southern Cross for the first. I was only around 8 and on a ship probably just south of the equator. Went up on deck when night and there it was, no missing it. The Southern Cross, that was over 50 years ago.

[@bradd3840]

My favorite CSN song.. RIP David Crosby.

[@fredmoore8661]

Lifetime sailor and pilot. I remember the Southern Cross the first time I saw it slowly creep above the southern horizon.

[@nelgstuart3442]

I was 28 when this song was new. Now I'm 64. Its even better.

[@kathymartin7724]

I'm now 62. Great memories of their fantastic music. I was 24.

[@floridashorti]

Yep, choice post, great song! Never gets old.....

[@davidpena6211]

What An Incredible Harmony… remind’s me of those “Beautiful days walking on sandy beaches of Padre’… 😎

[@TheBassman62]

One of the most enjoyable live acts I've ever seen, the courage it took to leave their previous bands.

[@dennisflaharty6436]

The best ever.

[@SGC511]

Crosby was kicked out of The Byrds. By his own admission it was because he was an asshole. McGuinn described his as insufferable and he seems to have told the other band members they weren’t good enough to play with him. Nash left the Holllies out of frustration with what he considered a lack of creative direction and lack of interest in songs he wrote and was increasingly confident about. One was “Marrakech Express” as it happens. Stills was at loose ends after the breakup of Buffalo Springfield.

[@billbeliakoff5589]

@@SGC511 Fun fact : The Hollies finally had a # 1 hit after Nash left ( Bus Stop )

[@SGC511]

@@billbeliakoff5589 that is interesting!

[@jimmygrievance5573]

When you listen to CSN and when the harmony’s kick in. That’s something. There’s a togetherness. Not sure there’s ever been or will be better.

[@lindatrainor1650]

I meet Crosby and Nash and Still one time when visit kentucky some years past. They are very nice. I always loved their songs. Still do at 63.

[@rosemarygranat]

Good evening to all......the world is beautiful......

[@MARK-kp7ez]

Amazing voices.

[@ronkrauter1888]

CSN❤ another great band, ❤them although they had their squabbles. RIP DAVID CROSBY❤

[@70sladyalways25]

Thanks to my brother who is 8 years older than me, I grew up hearing all this great music! I would sit in his room and listen to every new album he bought. So many good memories ❤️‍🔥

[@gustavilio48]

This is a good music forever.

[@audrahollis1487]

TRANCENDS FROM THE HEAD TO THE HEART. PERFECTION IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD

[@3984ja]

craftsmen, every one of them !!!

[@andrewblaine4754]

Finally saw the Southern Cross on a trip to New Zealand. This song was in my head the whole time.

[@myday805]

I'm an Aussie that lived in the US for 2 years. This song would always make me home sick when I'd hear it.

[@kele5181]

Graham Nash is such an animated performer - he and Bette Middler are among my favorites as they appear to be having the time of their lives every time they perform

[@aedin6397]

So true, you must have caught his move at 0:53

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Cocaine

[@petercondos1018]

I saw Crosby Stills Nash and Young in concert and maybe the BEST concert I've ever seen . That says Alot for sure .

[@kennyhouser9052]

I saw CSNY in Memphis in 74. Best concert ever! We were all still young!

[@michaelmilner6831]

Top three favorite band of all time. Their harmonies are unequaled.

[@dalecauthen9086]

We have lived in the time with Steven Stills, Sting and Greg Lake, who were all capable and able to record hit albums all by themselves but shared the spotlights with their groups to perform live for all of us, how humbling.

[@pakieffer49]

Saw the Southern Cross going to New Zealand while in the US Navy. Will never forget just like this group. The best!!!

[@pamhendry1176]

I saw it when I moved to Australia in 1981 for 2 years.The Land of Oz was a wonderful place to explore and everybody was so welcoming!I lived in Adelaide and Darwin.Now I'm back in northeast Louisiana-ooroo!

[@sdsconstruction]

Thanks for your service!

[@charlesmcintyre8142]

Me too came out of the hole long enough too

[@drtimoshea4087]

Me too. I was in Kuala Lumpur, but this song is what made me look for it.

[@martinmunitz6753]

Saw the same in Mali

[@larrytate5605]

even as a young kid, when I heard this song,....I knew how great it was.

[@tammytaylor2520]

I was fortunate enough to see them perform this song several times. There voices blend beautifully! One my favorites !

[@spacecoyote909]

Great music. I can't wait to blaze with my grandson while listening to this, and other great songs from the '70's

[@richardgrimes4440]

Truly a band for the ages. 😊

[@tomb4575]

Saw them at MSG on the Daylight Again tour. I think this was their finest tour, all at near peak, voice and aptitude non Wasted on the Way!

[@HelpfulMike]

That bass player is really freaking good

[@aedin6397]

Yes! Until this live version, I had no idea this magnificent song carried such a beautiful bass line. Like the sounds of waves beating against the bow.

[@rsfloortowall]

Good artists, good songs will always be...

[@TBoneBaseballFanatic]

Right On!!! One of my all time faves!!!!!

[@paulsimmons5726]

One of my favorites by these guys, unbelievable vocals!

[@rickcarlton4194]

Very true, does hit a heart chord. Thanks boys, beautiful song.

[@roberttrout3588]

Reminds me of listening to this cassette tape in my ‘83 T-Bird driving past Mt Washington NH about 1986? I live in Philippines now, great sound 😎👍

[@stacysdad5071]

Every time I'm on the water, this song comes to mind...