Crosby, Stills & Nash - Suite Judy Blue Eyes (1969)

[@brianfitzgerald6833]

So lucky to have seen them do this live as their closer, the entire crowd bouncing in utter joy.

[@candygubble1719]

What an amazing, brilliant song. A classic. Stills is one of the most underrated guitar players.

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

Stephen Stills, Jerry Reed, Glen Campbell, and Roy Clark. THE most UNDERRATED guitarists.

[@sethtoe]

And voice.

[@RobertMccarty-v1c]

not among those who know guitar players.

[@peace-c2r]

Too true, you can tell by the few views.

[@petersilver4294]

Not by anyone who plays guitar

[@Caadmandu]

one of the all time greatest songs

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

What a Blessed audience.... All will carry this wonderful memory to the grave and beyond....I'm awestruck! Heard this song all through my life... everywhere I went in America I've heard this song! Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA ✌️

[@chrismiddleton9088]

It doesnt' get any better than this. So fortunate to have lived though this period with groups such as Crosby, Stills and Nash at their prime.

[@peace-c2r]

More like Stills & Nash in their prime, cuz Crosby isn't doing much here (there, then).

[@DjNikGnashers]

It's getting to the point where I'm no fun anymore I am sorry Sometimes it hurts so badly I must cry out loud I am lonely I am yours, you are mine You are what you are You make it hard Remember what we've said and done And felt about each other Oh, babe have mercy Don't let the past remind us of what we are not now I am not dreaming I am yours, you are mine You are what you are You make it hard Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Tearing yourself away from me now you are free And I am crying This does not mean I don't love you I do, that's forever Yes and for always I am yours, you are mine You are what you are You make it hard Something inside is telling me that I've got your secret Are you still listening? Fear is the lock and laughter the key to your heart And I love you I am yours, you are mine You are what you are You make it hard And you make it hard And you make it hard And you make it hard Friday evening Sunday in the afternoon What have you got to lose? Tuesday morning Please, be gone, I'm tired of you What have you got to lose? Can I tell it like it is? (Help me, I'm sufferin') And listen to me baby It's my heart that's a-sufferin', it's a-dyin' (Help me, I'm dyin') And that's what I have to lose (To lose) I've got an answer I'm going to fly away What have I got to lose? Will you come see me Thursdays and Saturdays? (Hey, hey, hey) What have you got to lose? Chestnut brown canary Ruby throated sparrow Sing a song, don't be long Thrill me to the marrow Voices of the angels Ring around the moonlight Asking me, said she's so free How can you catch the sparrow? Lacy lilting lady Losing love lamenting Change my life, make it right Be my lady Qué linda, me la traie a Cuba La reina de la Mar Caribe Cielo, sol, no llega tarde aquí Y qué triste que no puedo bailar, oh va, oh va

[@ronaldharding3927]

These guys worshipped their craft. Its almost like being in a prayer meeting. Great harmonies. Perfect control. Total blend of sounds to create their signature product. Overtones are beautiful and a tribute to their talent.

[@interstategar]

Brilliant song, unique blend of voices that can't be duplicated. RIP David Crosby.

[@ronschwolsky1626]

STILLS crushed it! Dude is so talented.

[@kuau714]

Indeed he is and still is an amazing guitar player and all around d huge talent

[@edmills1695]

I Almost Forgot What A Great Guitar Player Stephen Stills Was!!!

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

Now we'll never forget! 🙋✌️ Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA ✌️

[@davestark7776]

Was!!!! He still is.

[@HeckTo]

He’s still alive😂

[@kellyem33]

@@edmills1695 i saw him solo about a decade ago. I walked out so positive hand happy. What an artist!

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

Ahhhh .. such fond memories of good people and better times, all now gone

[@shaykatz5648]

We are slowly losing our all time greats from 60's, 70's. 80's & yes even some of 90's fantastic performers.

[@johntechwriter]

It is not the artists we are losing. As we age it is our connection with our youth. I hear this performance and am 18 again.

[@rft2001]

Yes, I am still not over losing Croz.

[@shaykatz5648]

@@johntechwriter Sadly, finding I must agree! You never think of "AGE" when young, only reaching 21. That was the goal back when.

[@Willriii]

It took me a long time to distinguish Crosby's voice when they go into 3 parts. Nash is easy to seperate, its Stills and Crosby that seem to blend. Even though Crosby is in what the critics call "zombie mode" here, he doesn't miss a note, and his intonation is near perfect. This dude could sing, perhaps even when he was high as a kite. RIP, a truly great harmony singer

[@Cougar1212]

I don't know how anyone can even tell if he's making any noise with the stash. He seemed to be out of it the whole show. It sounded nice though even if it was only 2.5 voices.

[@NankaNemo]

Oh, he was to mix metaphors, the glue that stitched their voices together

[@Willriii]

@yootoob20011957 Here is a specific example where if you listen very carefully you can distinguish the 3 parts. And yes, I had to use visual clues to get it, mustache be damned. Voices of the angels (Stills) ring around the moonlight (Stills and Nash) asking me, etc (all 3) Really focus on the timbre of Stills' voice on ring around the moonlight and track it to the next phrase. Crosby's part on "asking me etc" is the low one, which really blends with the guitar. This is at 06:40. Elsewhere in the song Crosby sings unison with Stills and his voice is really the one you hear, not Stills' which is perhaps why it took so long to figure out who was who

[@rntrojasrojas2204]

Es cierto, las voces de Stephen y Graham son las más notorias. Cuando canto está canción me es fácil saltar de la primera de Still a la tercera de Nash, pero la segunda de David es fácil ignorarla.

[@Willriii]

@@rntrojasrojas2204 I can read that in spanish, y gracias . But, mostly, not always, crosby sings the root, and stills sings the third, Nash sings up a 5th or an octave of Crosby even going all the way back to woodstock. wait? the second of david is ignorantly easy? I'm speaking in intervals, you are speaking in parts. Stills sings the lead (la primera) , but in harmony he usually sings the third

[@shermcat1]

One of the greatest - their voices blended in such a unique way - and their phrasing was perfect. I also love Stephen Stills guitar playing skills - underappreciated by some.

[@NaturalTVtm]

To listen to this timeless work of art an infinite number of times is not nearly enough!

[@roxiboxi1]

❤❤❤

[@sallypyszczek7836]

Agreed. I listen to this version just about every day. It never gets old. Just magnificent!

[@kellyem33]

They showed up at an on campus pub in Mass one night, visiting people on campus. Someone set up a small PA, and they came in unannouced to an empty pub and started singing. After a while, more people showed up. It was magic.

[@lamper2]

Now with phones there would be dozens of recordings-even if most would be distorted audio.

[@KevinOmeara-ei3op]

It's been said when Judy Collins first heard this song she cried

[@ianlloyd6812]

For me Graham Nash is a largely unrecognised giant. He went from the being top of the charts with the Hollies, to an integral part of a supergroup in the 70s, to producing exquisite work as a single artist.

[@sandpointcinema7557]

Totally agree, we saw him live last fall on his solo tour and it was a blast, he asked the audience to sing along with Our House and Teach Your Children.

[@carolgroff591]

One of the greatest songs ever ❣️

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

I sing it for my Mother... We never got a long that well...🤷🙋💞

[@zenforhorses]

Stills is the real genius of this group ❤

[@troubadude]

@zenforhorses I think it's Nash

[@cindipossidento5688]

His voice is fantastic and the guitar playing is wonderful ……. 🥰👏😘👏

[@GenXstacker]

Who is there today making musical works of art on this level? As a live performance this is one for the ages.

[@chadpetersen2416]

There are some great artists. Different genres. Kind of an Apples and Oranges question.

[@TheHiveTheBuzzTheSwarm]

only one i know this level today is Billy Strings..guy is good..but different genre like Chad said above ...but i am not well exposed to todays stuff either...would love to hear more great new stuff if anyone wants to add....

[@jujumulligan43]

This makes me want to cry with joy for the gift they have shared with us.

[@hkk391]

し

[@steven-gn8bz]

Original song is

[@fms3696]

THANKS DAVID. YOU'LL LIVE IN OUR HEARTS ....

[@RobertMccarty-v1c]

Two old Byrds songs David wrote that I was partial to were WHAT'S HAPPENING?? and EVERYBODY'S BEEN BURNED. Rest Easy, Dude. You've earned it.

[@Gylfi465]

These dudes always amaze me every time. This will never be replicated in our lifetime. Love and respect.

[@MythsScamsLies]

Love this song. Their harmonies are to die for.

[@rochellecaffee1417]

I was a great fan of JUDY COLLINS…sang her album-music on my guitar…did not know that she had a relationship with Steven Stills, until this morning on this podcast video (w/comments from somebody i don’t know). On 11/23/24. Saturday. 10:35am. I was a great fan of these guys too!! But knew nothing about the under-current, craziness, going on the American culture…me: just an American girl, that’s all. Thank you for giving us your “hearts”.!!❤🎶🇺🇸

[@kristinesanservino6125]

I so love watching videos of them.Nash's style is throwing his whole self into the passion while Crosby is still but concentrating on the mechanics of the exact pitch and Stills just doing his own thing. Such a gifted group of musicians.

[@bfgivmfith]

I was fortunate enough in my lifetime to see them in concert! :)

[@susanvancampen9122]

Same here 👍

[@Marty_Wildman]

Wow, that was a f'ing great performance. I can't find any musical acts like this in my generation :'(.

[@ppierquet1]

Never before or since, have 3 voices melded like this....beautiful! And wonderful guitar accompaniment; nothing like it!

[@kennylightfoot1773]

The Bee Gees

[@GuillermoCuellarTrovAutor]

Great vocal performance. They were unique! My God, thanks for all that real and good music.

[@FjBaptista]

Great song that will be remembered forever.

[@aesculapius5730]

Fabulous live performance by CSN. This performance was Thanksgiving weekend 1982 at the Universal Amphitheater - not 1969.

[@queenmum698]

Favorite song ever. First time seeing it "live" And loved watching Stills do his guitar work.

[@tmacmi9095]

For those who don’t know, Steven Stills wrote this song for Judy Collins shortly after they broke up, hence the title Suite Judy Blue Eyes

[@OverlandOne]

Southern Cross too I believe.

[@mauriziotaitto]

Crosby stand so easily and peacefull, he's the boss.

[@stephaneckes7438]

It's a typical 3:19 Stephen Stills-song! Trucky

[@jgq2881]

WOW! I have never watched this song played live. wow. I could feel Steven Stills put his HEART into playing that song. At one point it seemed he was spent form the intensity, then he came forward to lead the finale. Whew!

[@sammerson]

The Beatles had the Rooftop and CSN had this moment!! Hard to beat this performance!

[@1michaelriser]

Graham Nash did these type three part harmonies with Alan Clark and Tony Hicks in the Hollies, and brought that to the table when he met Crosby and Stills. The result was magic.

[@mariaguarente7628]

Stills is a genius.

[@joefriedman9843]

An underrated all time great songwriter. Just this song and For What It's Worth alone are masterpieces.

[@Agnos66]

Crosby & Nash too !

[@janchilton]

Crosby is comatose and Nash is wired to the gills. And still they sound like a heavenly choir. :-)

[@wangson]

Yeah, Graham looks like he's been into the marching dust! Stills is ALWAYS Fantastic!!

[@johntechwriter]

There’s no pleasing some people.

[@kimberlyhopkins6082]

Awesome ❤ Saw them live many years ago..They did not disappoint 👏

[@rft2001]

David was always very stoned in those years but still great. Graham is coked up beyond belief.

[@alherman1279]

Wow! Have always liked this song, never saw these three in a live setting. Incredible performance.

[@ankal499]

sensationell ... sollte 2millionenfach geklickt werden

[@MarkErickson-Painter]

This is so great, reminds me of so many things. Saw these guys a couple times. Once in Berkeley at the Greek Theater on a warm Summer like California eve. Their harmonies shimmering up and over the Berkeley Hills into what seemed like heaven. Good stuff.... But this is not 1969....this would be more like 1980s. In 1969 Crosby was looking trim and high as the god like long hair of the era. Good post.

[@miratweti7675]

It's one of my favorite songs of all time. Never saw this version. it's so funny watching Crosby - he is SO stoned his lips are barely moving. Still it's exceptional with the angelic voices of Graham Nash & the great Stephen Sills singing & fab guitar work. If you don't know them, buy the album. It's pure gold.

[@johnpeschke7723]

stills is a genius. he wrote this and played the principal musical instrumental voice.

[@Jeebee56]

Goosebums GOOOOOODDDD

[@jameshammonsden]

Goddam Stills was on fire for that piece that night. Play it again and listen to how he uses silence in his picking. Fucking genius.

[@jaycorby]

This piece is on the list of my 10 favorite songs of all time. I have my original album that I bought 50+ years ago. It sounds like an Indian raga played on sitar in parts.

[@pacitalumas8435]

The greatest song ever CSN golden memories

[@maryhenderson6552]

Loved them. Thier the bomb.

[@AlField-dm9sx]

Forget " The Girl", keep this song forever! A timeless classic. 7:32

[@tombecker4310]

In the 1960's I loved to listen to Judy Collins. I guess you could say I had a crush on her. Upon finally finding out what Suite Judy Blue Eyes was about (and how great the music and the voices of the band were), I always thought of Judy when listening to their great song.

[@jeffreytobias9354]

RIP David Crosby

[@deplorabledave1048]

This might have been 1979, NOT 1969. Maybe in the 1980's even.

[@karlk.5668]

it was 1982

[@nimbydimby]

It's from a DVD (Daylight Again) of a show recorded in 1983 at the Universal Amphitheater in LA.

[@mrmojorisin8752]

How could you not sing along? Especially at the end?

[@nolialbert1155]

Superb blending of voices nd musical sounds.

[@MortimerSnerdVideos]

Nobody can play guitar like Stephen. If somebody asked me who was the best guitarist I would say it would have to be a tie between George Harrison and Stephen Stills

[@richardhead22]

Best melody group ever

[@lovinlife6993]

Nash was soooo into it. Wish I was there. Mannnn… pure magic!

[@richgreenhalgh8160]

Excellent content.....thank you!!

[@inglepropnoosegarm7801]

Just sublime.

[@SteveV2023]

I wish I could see the whole concert!!!!

[@nimbydimby]

You can. It's available on a DVD and it's called Daylight Again.

[@jujumulligan43]

And THANK YOU for sharing this with me!!

[@erikschimmel6223]

After 5:30 this song comes really alive. Stills singing spanish. And the exiting ritmes of the Caraïben. Stills father was a trator and Stills picked up all the local sounds and mixed them with the american music. I love it very much

[@joeh2690]

Absolute magic! Wow...Just wow...

[@lovinlife6993]

Pure magic.

[@roxiboxi1]

la più bella canzone di sempre, Love this soooo much❤❤❤🎶🎶🎶💜💜💜💫💫💫

[@gordonchassin8202]

This is magic

[@samuelhodges8208]

David Crosby and Graham Nash brought Stephen Stills' songs to life. CSN is incomparable.

[@geraldswan2476]

Except when it’s CSN&Y 👍.

[@ronaldharding3927]

Totally agree, man. Young added only ego to this group.

[@Jefferson1969-u4s]

Crosby’s vocal parts very subtle in this version. You have to listen very carefully to hear what he is singing. A musical genius

[@brucenotalmighty]

because he's stoned out of his mind......

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

@@brucenotalmighty and he nails it!

[@sallypyszczek7836]

Agreed . He owned it .

[@lazaruslaser]

Always Love CSN@Y...

[@mallow173]

These guys are perfect! Rest your soul David and we will always love you!

[@normancharles2507]

I hadn't seen this before...and love it! Graham is really into it.

[@patrickwilder6492]

This is from their “Daylight again” tour in ‘83. Great show !!

[@nimbydimby]

Thanks for pointing that out!

[@davidstratton9918]

This is just fkn beautiful

[@timlabell]

So great they were. 67 and "still" no pun,😅 enjoying the best music ever. 🎶 pretty good harmonization?? 😊

[@johntechwriter]

Stills’s “dreadnaught” sized Martin guitar is in his hands a symphony orchestra. He drives forward the performance’s energy and positivity.

[@maryannmartin1759]

Brilliant! 😎

[@mungomidge1090]

Hits you right in the head and stays there.

[@Gliebert49]

Nice treat at 4 in the morning

[@chadpetersen2416]

Crosby is about as animated as you will ever see him, Graham is beside himself joyful. !?

[@michaeljames2118]

2024 still here!!!

[@thomasmoore4723]

David Crosby is totally out his mind, he doesn't know where he is

[@madelineschultz4968]

Yep! But he gave us, with these band mates, some of the best acoustic rock ever written or performed. David got clean and lived out his life in beauty and kindness. R.I.P. David Crosby.❤

[@AlField-dm9sx]

So totally unbelievable good. Simply amazing trip. How can you top this?

[@michaeldalton8374]

Stephen Stills is a badass!!!!

[@ConfusedCentaur-gn7ir]

Golden Hit indeed

[@108gmh]

There voices are like a sunrise 🎉!

[@JerzyBorowski-ot3ie]

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[@oudeterp]

It's still about Judy Collins

[@tour2ste44]

It’s still hard for me also😖

[@runnercorse3531]

Grandiose prestation 🙂

[@sharpenflat6002]

As usual, Stills 2 backup singers are just standing there while Stills does all the work.

[@gailtrenholm8184]

Well, seeing as Stephen wrote the song I guess he can do all the work he knows it best and the other two are being exactly who they are

[@sharpenflat6002]

@@gailtrenholm8184 That was my point.

[@pasqualediciaccio9232]

Che spettacolo ❤️

[@markl2815]

David Crosby is barely conscious in this as far as I can see. Sad

[@carolcooper8862]

I was thinking the same thing... how can you stand stock-still singing this song????

[@andrecusson5069]

Emotional

[@sandrajette7771]

Faith without works is e dead!

[@frantesorero]

Awesome harmonies and no in ear monitors

[@melissa9375]

You might want to amend the title of the video because although it was written and first recorded in 1969, this was from a much later concert.

[@michelgervais1874]

MONUMENTAL.....I LOVE ...

[@melmel075]

this performance is from 1982

[@marklee9268]

thanks, do you know where this was? and how do you know the date? I have been looking for this info but can't find any clues.

[@melmel075]

@@marklee9268 it ws a while ago i researched it and found the year so i dont have the source before me, but it clearly was NOT 1969 because in 1969 they were all still in their 20's -- here they are in their early 40's except Stephen stills who was in his late 30's. here's a clip of them in 1974 where they are clearly younger -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKWpoq2KmLyHeKcsi=UYa-CpCd2zvKKi2j

[@nimbydimby]

@@marklee9268 It's from a DVD (Daylight Again) of a show recorded in 1983 at the Universal Amphitheater in LA.