Crosby, Stills & Nash - Suite: Judy Blue Eyes | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@RicoBurghFan]

Written by Stephen Stills, who is the lead vocal and guitarist, about his on again off again affair with the great singer Judy Collins. The title is a clever pun on Sweet Judy Blues, as Collins has intensely blue eyes and the Suite part refers to the song being split into distinctive sections to form a cohesive composition. Great lyrics, impeccable harmonies, one of the great classics. You go bros!

[@gingeroo5765]

I didn’t know all of that til now but I obviously could tell it was about a long love relationship and the ebb and flows of it. I just know that I always felt a distinct sadness to it as well as the blueprint for a typical REAL forever-love gone adrift. Thanks for the info.

[@jamesanderson5268]

I read that he wrote it to get her back. She heard the song and told him it's a great song but NO.

[@RicoBurghFan]

@@jamesanderson5268 Lol 😂

[@juliemanarin4127]

Their harmony is superb!

[@eh-i1841]

They were friends,but he wanted more,but she didn’t.Aw….

[@dmCurator]

Gentleman, this entire album is epic. It's one of the most highly regarded of the era.

[@wilfbentley6738]

Collins said, in response: "Nice song, but the answer is still no!' Geez, if you can't win a woman's heart with this beautiful music, you can't win her ever, at all.

[@melissa9375]

She did say, at least, that they both cried. It was on her birthday and he gave her the Martin guitar and left. The part about the days of the week - her therapist had told her she should see other people. He lived in LA and she in NYC so he said he spent half his time flying back and forth.

[@rogeroran2911]

Crosby, Stills and Nash (and sometimes Young) are a fantastic band. They don’t have any bad cuts. Pick any of their songs and you won’t be disappointed.

[@joeybee1914]

"sometimes Young" 😂

[@floridahiker1503]

Wooden Ships is another chill song by them. Check it out.

[@dagmar.6954]

Love the sound of CS&N They were one of the folk rock supergroups of the 60's-70's. I had the album this song "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" came out on. It is full of great songs such as "Marrakesh Express", "Helplessly Hoping", "Wooden Ships" etc. Another great album is "Deja Vu" where Neil Young joined them. It has other hit songs such as "Teach Your Children", "Woodstock", "Carry On" & "Our House".

[@SueProv]

My favorite. Carry On. and Southern Cross. Teach the Children. Crosby Stills Nash came together and Young later. They wanted to be able to come in and out according to Nash. It was an open door so they could feel free to perform individually as well.Woodstock is another great song. Judy blue eyes is Judy Collins who has the more gorgeous eyes and a wonderful singer who dated Steven Stills. Graham Nash had a relationship with Joni Mitchell a great folk singer and songwriter who wrote Woodstock. Nash wrote the song Our House aboutt this relationship. Steven Stills played many of the instruments. He is a musician of versatility. They had just begun together whencthey performed at Woodstock.

[@sheilathailand1903]

Love love love Southern Cross!

[@spadams999]

I have been listening to CSN for 50 years. They are totally unique. Every song is a masterpiece -- Helplessly Hoping, Wooden Ships, Carry On, etc. Keep listening to them. You'll love it.

[@avlanche7777]

Too many of these songs as I get older forgot how great they are and how they make me feel. Saw these guys with Young in Las Vegas in ‘98. Super show!!

[@KDeCesare]

One of the best songs ever created.

[@mmay2669]

CSN and sometimes Young.. deep deep rabbit hole. Southern Cross, Wooden Ships, Teach your Children, Ohio, Woodstock, Carry On, and on and on.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Hi guys, Evelyn here. This is folk rock genre. This is one of my life-long favorite albums. I played it every day in the amazing summer of 1969, and it is SUCH a time-capsule of that time. CSN were all singer/songwriters individually, and had all been in famous bands. They were part of the famous Laurel Canyon scene in the late sixties in LA….a cauldron of musical creativity…from which came the whole singer-songwriter movement of the late sixties, including Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Neil Young and many others. You know the story of when the members of Zeppelin first played together they immediately knew that they created something special between them? CSN has the same story. They happened to gather at a mutual friend’s house in Laurel Canyon (Mama Cass of The Mamas and the Papas) and began to sing together. They were immediately astounded by how well their voices blended and how they could weave such incredible harmonies. They decided then and there to form a super group. Please keep digging down into this rabbit hole…..They did gorgeous work together and as solo artists. Neil You g joined them on their second album, Deja Vu.

[@astroteech]

CSN (& sometimes Y )are the ultimate confluence of acoustic rock/blues and vocal harmony. I'm 66 and remember fondly how I learned a lot about sing harmony in my teens by singing along with CSN songs. Brilliance!

[@maryellengabler802]

You won't find harmonies any better than CSN...and any guitar better than Steven Stills.

[@juliemanarin4127]

His guitar work is good...certainly not best but their harmony is outstanding.

[@angelagraves865]

David Crosby has a natural gift for harmony.

[@maryscales5747]

I could watch you two for ever . Great song .

[@kishka7]

CSN Wooden Ships should be NEXT - VERY CHILL!!

[@sherryarflin726]

Some of the best harmonies ever! That is such a great song but then again they never recorded a bad one.

[@mik9124]

This is the best Art from the heart How is it possible 3 young man serve a song like this , they are blessed to sing like Angels are dreaming of ... CSN ... love that time of creativity and their lovefull Heart for Harmonies

[@tellsingandplay]

This is an All-Star band. Everyone of these guys including Niel Young come from very successful bands; The Byrds, The Hollies and Buffalo Springfield. They’re best known for their harmonies. There’s a documentary about Laurel Canyon in the Hollywood Hills where all these big huge rock names hung out and created much of the music and names now in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@davidpost428]

"Trips me out."; "Makes me high." - Absolutely right - a summer song of the Sixties!

[@erickvermeulen9734]

Stills (Buffalo Springfield), Nash (Hollies) and Crosby (Byrds) met and discovered their vocal harmonies were great - a supergroup was born.

[@colleenmonfross4283]

CS&N is one of my all time favorite bands. They have so many great songs and they exemplify the 60's and 70's.

[@edking9724]

I'm so proud of the musicians of my generation. They represent us well.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Before I even listen I must tell you that this is my parents' song, my stepfather to my mum. They have been together for 49 years in February and are still devoted to each other. My (step) Dad had a wonderful voice and he sang this to her, perfectly.

[@catleeper]

I’m 66 yrs old and just sang along with this word for word…I guess some songs stick with you for decades!

[@Katy_r]

I have become a big fan of this album. The guitar work is amazing and it is the perfect album for chilling out. "Wooden Ships" is probably the most trippy song on this album. The language at the end is Spanish. Cool reaction guys. Thank you so much!!!

[@88pjtink]

Cubana. Not spanish. But close enough.

[@Dee-JayW]

The words at the end are Spanish…3 of the best TOP musicians and writers, who were all in super groups BEFORE CSNY…Genius doesn’t begin to describe this song.

[@dennydowling2169]

Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young had an excellent live album named “4 Way Street” on which they perform many elongated versions of their biggest songs. Believe me they are designed to be listened to while under the influence of pot or other enhancement drugs.

[@jimbrown868]

Hey guys. I'll turn 70 this year (2022). THIS is my favorite song of all time. Nice to see you reacting so positively to a classic. Thank you. You just gained a new subscriber.

[@rff2552]

David Crosby and Stephen stills joined David Gilmore in his Gadansk concert. It was amazing

[@joonzville]

My memories of this song involve driving down PCH in the summer of ‘69 with all the windows open and the radio cranked to max!

[@janiefoglewohlerspantryand2102]

A lot of Stephen Stills music was written with Judy Collins in mind. I am so lucky to have seen them with Graham Nash besides that. One of my very favorite band ever. When I was in Florida I asked my sister to send me a picture of our house renovation in North Carolina and she said with two cats in the yard when she sent it to me. That just goes to show you how important is stand was to me because she's 13 years younger than I am. That song is our house

[@kwanshiyin]

The last verse is in Spanish. "Que linda me la traiga Cuba/La reina de la Mar Caribe/Cielo sol no tiene sangreahi/Y que triste que no puedo vaya oh va, oh va." One translation would be: How nice it will (or would) be to take you to Cuba/The queen of the Caribbean Sea/I only want to visit you there/And how sad that I can't go

[@melissa9375]

He spent some of his teenage years in Latin America and developed a passion for the music.

[@camillep3631]

49 Bye-byes, Almost Cut My Hair, Woodstock [made famous by Joni Mitchell], Helplessly Hoping, so many excellent cuts to react to.

[@joannparker1977]

I love this entire album. Although obscure, their song “Guinnevere” is intoxicating. So beautiful and serene.

[@M00159]

It’s funny you should talk about chillin and gettin high while listening to this song, because that’s exactly what we all did back in the 70’s while listening to this album. The band America was another we all used to listen to while lighting up!

[@glenndespres5317]

This song is so freakin’ great! Just everything… that bass line, Stephen on guitar and those vocals… the change ups, (hence Suite) and that ending is just so upbeat and happy. Guys, no lie: you could do every song on this classic album and not find one you didn’t like. I say Helplessly Hoping is next. It was THE chill vibe sound of the 60s Woodstock era. As usual guys, your reaction and comments were really good. You get it! I would love to hang out with you guys and just listen to this kind of music for hours. Cheers!

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

Stephen Stills wrote this song about his ex-girlfriend, singer Judy Collins. With all the transitions in the song and its lengthy running time, it is a "suite" (pronounced "sweet"), a collection of things forming a unit. It's also a play on words for "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes." Other songs by CSN are "Teach Your Children (Well)," "Southern Cross" and "Wasted on the Way." ... You should also check out Judy Collins' 1968 Top 10 hit "Both Sides Now," which was written by Joni Mitchell.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

I bought this vinyl album as a kid when it was new. It was great growing up with music like this.

[@snakelite61]

One of the first "supergroups". All of the members had previously been in successful bands.

[@annewoodard6803]

My mother bought this album back in the day. I still remember all the words 😁❤️

[@francisxray9900]

'Wooden Ships', 'Southern Cross' and 'Helplessly Hoping, so come on and check'em out. Great songs! And then you've gotta listen to another suite: An whole album-side, Cat Stevens with his 'Foreigner Suite'!

[@MisterWondrous]

Gamarjoba, gentlemen! David, Steven & Graham never wasted their time with filler. David is a cousin, I recently discovered. Best voice. :) Every song is a unique work of art deserving of its own scrutiny. They were an acoustic Cream, which later got an additional later of whipped cream to top it off, with the addition of the great Neil Young. Their live "4-Way Street" was like a musical Faberge Egg that folks were waiting to be hatched. And when it landed, everybody scooped it up. Four sides of magic. Love your choices, and the heart y'all bring to the music. Peace.

[@brucefelger4015]

This is their first album, came out before Woodstock, which was where they met and added Neil Young to the group (for a while)

[@extracaliber432]

Wooden Ships, Helpless and Southern Cross are good ones to check out.

[@douglaspensack3499]

It was common in 60s & 70s to separate vocals & instruments into separate tracks on stereo sound. They also experimented with forcing the sound between the tracks, creating a wooshing sensation--as if the music was shooting thru your head--when wearing headphones (see = Jimi Hendrix, the Who, etc.)

[@gr8fulted49]

Please try Wooden Ships, Teach Your Children, and Woodstock

[@CooT317]

…. a couple of joints and a bottle of boones farm strawberry hill wine, tossing frisbees around at the forest preserve …. ah memories. Peace.

[@robertholmes4587]

Man, you nailed it! Flagpole Hill in North Dallas for me.

[@bobdelp2023]

HEY YOU GUYS! :) SO THE MAIN SINGER FOR THIS SONG IS THE AWESOME GUITARIST ( STEPHEN STILLS ) :) SO STEPHEN WROTE THIS FOR HIS THEN PARTNER ( JUDY COLLINS ) WHO WAS ALSO GOOD FRIENDS WITH JONI MITCHELL :) A FEW MORE GREAT ONES: SOUTHERN CROSS, WOODEN SHIPS, WASTED ON THE WAY, MARAKESH EXPRESS :) ENJOYYYY

[@teresakoslosky3053]

You guys have tapped into the best music ever!!

[@ohfour-seven6228]

George, you are correct, this song is magical. I remember when it hit the radio, everyone was knocked out by it. Great reaction from both of you!

[@alanshepherd4304]

I was VERY late to the CSN(Y) table, but once heard became one of my go to bands to listen to. Great songs, great harmonies and great musicianship. Brilliant!!🥂😁😁🇬🇧

[@sylvialopez5928]

One of my favorite songs of them ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@2869may]

"Helplessly Hoping" and "Our House".....!!!

[@steveullrich7737]

Yes I think they’d really like these songs.

[@anthonwest9541]

Such a unique group..definitely had their own style. Great choice!

[@karenscigliano9787]

Transcendent vocals... almost otherworldly at times. They sang this at Woodstock...haunting

[@mstewart109]

Great group. Amazing sound and yes- harmonies. Lol. More please

[@annemaclean6634]

I've heard of this band and I do like songs such as Love The One You're With and Marrakesh Express. I know Graham Nash's name, as he used to be with The Hollies, you may remember, guys, you reacted to He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother a wee while ago. I enjoyed this song, very tuneful, soft and lovely to listen to. Great reaction, guys, I really enjoy hearing what you say, it's always so interesting! Thanks so much, really appreciate it.

[@viacrucis2509]

There is a video of them doing this song at some university with them a little bit older and Steven wearing a blazer. It will amaze you! Stevens extended acoustic solo will show you where those sounds come from.

[@danielswood]

For chilled out from a similar time, you could try Miracles by Jefferson Starship. Very happy memories of all of those songs.

[@bobdelp2023]

YOU GUYS WILL LOVE ( WOODEN SHIPS ) :) THAT WHOLE SPEAKER THING IS INTENTIONAL, THAT'S THE WAY THEY RECORDED THEIR MUSIC 45-50 YEARS AGO LOL :) CRAZYYYY AND IT'S JUST AWESOME!

[@vinniemoran7362]

Haha, you guys really get it. Amazing song. Peak of originality and beauty.

[@DianaJG8]

FYI Bros: The English word "Suite"in this musical selection is pronounced "sweet". (BTW, it's the same with a hotel suite, too.) 😊

[@lisamcmurtrey2903]

George you are so funny! You are so expressive, I can see how you much you enjoy music. I love it!

[@rickgarms7656]

Classic! And by the time they added Neil Young to the band, they had put a finger on the pulse of a generation! Thanks Patrick & George. Cheers.

[@angelaolson2025]

❤ What a talented band! Thank you for sharing!

[@edwardcrews2952]

Convertible driving on a Sunday afternoon. That’s my memory of this song

[@micheled6111]

I haven’t explored these guys much but I love their song Long May You Run. Thinking about my 73 Ventura

[@melissa9375]

Do yourself a favor - get educated starting in 1965/66 with The Hollies, The Byrds and The Buffalo Springfield. Go from there. You deserve to hear what you've missed.

[@juliemanarin4127]

I love this one by them! They have a great number of fabulous songs.

[@kmde6128]

Love Crosby stills & Nash. I saw them live and it was a chill show, no doubt. They have so many great songs! Great review! ✌🏻

[@robertwalker1803]

Harmony central…and when Neil Young was in there…. Wow.

[@sharonmuzik]

This song was such a part of that year. I 'tripped' to this more times than I can count. Lol

[@nancygarreaud1534]

Love your very honest reactions - helps me hear the song newly

[@brianfisher6165]

It was CSN and sometimes Y!!!!🎶👌🎵👍🎼✌😀

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Suite: pronounced "sweet." Written by Stephen Stills and he is the lead singer with Graham Nash and David Crosby on harmony. A classic.

[@jeffcampbell668]

Interesting thing about the album cover. They were being followed around by a friend/photographer who was taking pictures of them everywhere they went. They found this place with the couch and sat down. Boom! photo. They wanted to use the picture for the album cover. Only then did they realize the guys were not sitting on the couch in the order of their names. They went back a few days later to retake the photo and the place had been torn down. After much discussion, it was like "Fuck it, use the picture anyway". Cheers from the canadian Queen nut.

[@cspringer333]

Suite: "a set of instrumental compositions, originally in dance style, to be played in succession."

[@BarbaraAnastasia]

Crosby Stills Nash + Young's 4 Way Street is one of the best live albums ever. kzbin.info/aero/PLjb5kMzP2zonHbn8BE-DVrKRJ6iL_Dfv- They play this one and so many others, some of which really rock - when Stills gets going, his solos are epic. You guys are so much fun to watch - feels like sharing my favorite music (especially Pink Floyd } with people who really appreciate it. Checking out which band you've "discovered" for the first time is one of the bright spots in my day. Thank you for continuing to share your adventure with us!

[@sheilathailand1903]

Such a beautiful song! All their songs are good. Thanks!

[@sallysharp3845]

A Suite is a set of instrumental compositions. Hence this is called "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" which refers to Steven Stills ex-girlfriend Judy Collins, who is a great singer herself.

[@NuCkInFuTs1]

If you guys dug that then you HAVE to check out Crosby Stills and Nash - Carry On/Questions!! Super funky!!!

[@mathewcox7680]

If you like live versions of songs, listen to the Woodstock version... absolutely amazing.

[@skyqueen1148]

Looking out over the rolling hills of Appalachia and listening to CS+N on my record player. We knew it was a special time then, too.

[@KJ-4321]

Grrrrrrrreat Reaction!!!! It's just so much fun watching you guys get lost in the music! There was just so much unique talent back in those days! I've always been so amazed by their natural ability to harmonize so well with each other. It just came natural to them! Yes, they have a lot of other amazing songs as well! Thank you so much for another awesome and fun reaction!! 😀👍🥰

[@marjolewis9405]

Suite is a group of rooms or furniture. This song is a suite ( pronounced sweet) of 3 different song rooms, you can enter and get lost.

[@allanrose2964]

These guys were my "favorite band" for years when in High School and College (1969 on). You can't go wrong with these guys. Joni Mitchell was part of their "brat pack" along with many others. Each of these guys have fantastic solo or duo albums individually while all their albums together are classics! You should listen to them all! They also did classic "electric" sets to go along with their "acoustic" sets. Great reactions. I can get high off the music but it always helps to be high to the music, I've found over the years.

[@machinebeard1639]

The sound you think is drums, is them hitting the side of the acoustic guitar.

[@anthonyblakely399]

One of gods of Folk music CSN are the gods!!!! Hahaha...................Love this song and "Woodstock."

[@BuffaloC305]

This is an album to listen to. NOT SINGLES. You're cheating yourself if you don't listen to the whole thing a few times. Stills ends up doing bass and much of the keyboards on the tracks.

[@melissa9375]

Actually, he did ALL instruments (some debate about the drums) including the percussive hits on his guitar. Wrote it. Produced it.

[@DustinAxelson]

A very chill song that you just toke and relax to.

[@simon2077]

Great Stoner Music from back in the day. Lots of memories.

[@behrhunter1]

I haven't watched you guys in a while it's fun to see you again this is a great song. And it is fun to listen to when your high

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Stephen Stills "Love The One You're With",, "Change Partners" & "Treetop Flyer"

[@melissa9375]

Carry On. For What It's Worth. Find the Cost of Freedom. THE arrangement of Joni M's Woodstock.

[@davidgratton8869]

Many gems available from CSN, Helplessly Hoping being one of the best.

[@89801wink]

A young teenage boy sitting in a dark room with your friends, the only light a lava lamp, maybe smoking what was then an illegal substance...good memories.

[@allisonreed7682]

You really can’t go wrong with any the songs suggested in the comments. Each one is a masterpiece. But I’d like to recommend one from the CSNY album “Déjà Vu” - the song “4 + 20.” It’s just Stephen Stills and an acoustic guitar. It has subtle chord changes that will blow your mind.

[@surlechapeau]

Bro's, great reaction! George, when you said 'music makes me high' it reminded me of similar song lyrics. You'll love the transitions and everything else about "Love Is Like Oxygen" by the band Sweet. Lyrics include 'love gets you high' .

[@stevemariman8769]

Great song to start with CSN&Y! Lotsa rockers: "Marrakesh Express" "Carry On" "Our House" "Love the One You're With" "Teach Your Children" "Ohio" "Everybody, I Love You!"

[@StevenMichals0812]

Next listen to the Grateful Dead... Uncle John's Band from the album Working Man's Dead....Some songs to listen to by CSNY with Neil Young singing lead are Helpless, Country Girl, Ohio.

[@jeanettecameron7530]

You must see Nash, Crosby and Gilmour sing "Remember that Night". I think at Royal Albert Hall 1994