Crosby, Stills & Nash- Wooden Ships (First Listen)

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[@rk41gator]

This song STILL gets me. So melancholy. In 1970 it WAS NOT mellow. It was devastating.

[@glenndespres5317]

This song IS 1969. I love this song. I loved 1969. I loved all the great music that came out in that time. Always loved Stephen’s playing and vocals.

[@jeffmartin1026]

This song was written by Crosby, Stills and Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane. Kantner is not credited due to contractual problems. The song deals with a nuclear war, silver suits for protection, but having to leave people behind because they can offer no aid (horror grips....). Jefferson Airplane do a great version of this song as well that you should listen to. It is much darker and apocalyptic. I feel that Graces vocal adds a lot to the meaning of the song. You should add Jefferson Airplane into your list of groups to explore. Carry On!!

[@justintime42000]

Thanks for the info/interpretation. Totally agree that Jefferson Airplane were great and Grace’s vocal adds an intensity that is very different but very enjoyable.

[@qtpwqt]

David Crosby was a member of the Airplane for a while.

[@bobholtzmann]

I have the 1970 album Crosby did with Kantner, Freiberg and Slick (Jefferson Starship) and also Jerry Garcia - Blows Against the Empire - side two is amazing!

[@qtpwqt]

@@bobholtzmann kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqPTl2yAaqucbLc

[@jeffmartin1026]

@@bobholtzmann After the first song on side one the rest of it is a classic, but the "Blows" suite is epic!

[@1after909]

that would be Stephen Stlls on Lead guitar Bass and Organ... One of those guys can play many instruments and is a virtuoso on all

[@Jonni1027]

I love how a few times I’ve heard or read in interviews Neil Young gives high praise to Stephen Stills’ guitar playing and Stephen’s singing. Neil says he wishes he could sing like Stephen.

[@justintime42000]

Well ... that’s cool that Neil had high admiration for Stephen’s voice, and Stephen was certainly great, but Neil still has his voice and Stephen pretty much lost his voice years ago. Both were great at everything they did.

[@theplanetruth]

Greatest opening line, ever!!!!

[@cujocujo4942]

This, Deja Vu, and Guinevere are my favs of thiers. I will never turn this song off, under any circumstance. Heck, if my next gf doesn't like this song, it's "bye Felicia"

[@jimsteffel]

Deja Vu

[@cujocujo4942]

If there was a better time to do Deja Vu, they just did a re-release 50th anniversary this week... wink wink nod nod

[@happymethehappyone8300]

STEPHEN STILLS (SOLO CAREER) "LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH",, "CHANGE PARTNERS" & "TREETOP FLYER"

[@bobmessier5215]

Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane co-wrote this tune with David Crosby and each band released this single at the same time in 1969. You should compare the two versions, Justin.

[@seanjockel43]

Stills was a co writer as well. Originally Kantner wanted his name kept off because he was in a legal battle with the JA manager over publishing rights.

[@mantroid]

The first version I ever heard was Airplanes, when their Volunteers of America album came out and loved it, but I love this one too.

[@seanjockel43]

My favorite version was the CSNY version on the first Woodstock soundtrack .

[@dixiechatty958]

I may be in the minority here but I like the Airplane's version better. It is definitely worth your time.

[@tcanfield]

Music sure got more interesting when songs like this were taking the listener on mythological journeys. This band really hit on all cylinders during this one, probably my favorite of theirs, reflecting the Laurel Canyon folk/rock at it’s best.

[@davidgale7384]

Steven Stills was THE real musician of the group. He brought Young into the group to help with the music and some of the music. Young left after a couple of albums (too many brutal nights of drinking and Crosby really deep into drugs). Carry On is another incredible set of harmonies. Stills first solo album has a nasty tune you might take a taste of... Black Queen .... Killer 🎸

[@bobholtzmann]

I was just thinking about Steven's former bandmate of Buffalo Springfield - Neil Young just did a pretty good album in '69 on his own - Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere.

[@massivereader]

It's a post-nuclear war scenario with two of the last surviving soldiers from opposing forces meeting on a (mostly) irradiated battlefield.

[@rk41gator]

It could also be about any war, any where. In 1970 Vietnam was raging. I know, I lost friends there. CSN (&Y) were famous for their opposition. Just sayin'

[@massivereader]

@@rk41gator That presupposes a total breakdown of unit cohesion and no victor sweeping up opposing forces in a conventional conflict. Otherwise, one or other of the combatants would be trying to rejoin their command. Like I said, post-nuke reduced to foraging for survival. Nuclear war paranoia was a big thing throughout the sixties and seventies. Every public building had a fallout shelter and we even had drills in grade school.

[@rkress9349]

@@massivereader Totally true. Fallout shelters and paranoia ran deep in the '50s and that fear infected the '60s. But taking the lyrics too literally and trying to fit them into a preconceived notion is exactly what the song is about and cautioning us against. Accepting authority without question. To say this song is about a post-nuke apocalypse is to make it far too narrow. The 'silver people' on the shoreline, represent the society that caused a war and perpetuate it. 'let us be' it the key phase. 'we are leaving' If after a nuclear war, to where would they go? The wooden ships are a metaphor for freedom in general and escaping a senseless conflict specifically. Any war, heck it could be about the Peloponnesian War. Soldiers left during the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, every war. Whether that is patriotic or moral is another story. But in 1970 there was a strong 'hippie' sentiment against the Vietnam War and to 'just say no' was a thing. Going to Canada was a thing. This is a song about staying human and leaving the insanity.

[@massivereader]

@@rkress9349 Possible. It's also possible that the 'silver people' are those in radiation suits and wooden ships are simply a safe way to evacuate to areas possibly less effected by fallout such as isolated islands and countries not directly bombed which would likely be most of the southern hemisphere.. If you're not aware, there's a danger of severe radiation poisoning that lasts a considerable amount of time from being around any materials exposed to radiation. Neutron bombardment causes significant ongoing secondary radioactive decay in most of the heavier elements from the creation of unstable isotopes, especially metals. While it occurs in lighter elements as well, it's not as immediately dangerous because the half lives are generally longer. That's why we can fairly accurately carbon date buried materials not directly exposed to active sediments. That's the thing about the best art though: it can always be interpreted in a multitude of ways.

[@TuckertonRR]

Now you have to do Jefferson Airplanes' version!

[@daveking9393]

This is such a great song I'm glad you got a chance to experience it

[@jerrypetrillo2903]

Pretty sure the back story on this is post nuclear apocalyptic The ‘purple berries ‘ would be iodine pills , used to ward off radiation sickness Btw - wooden ships would be preferred to other types in terms of conductivity of radiation. Speaking of post nuclear apocalyptic themed song : time to check out Steely Dan : King of the World - think you’ll like it a lot

[@kennethkalls4031]

Naw, I think they are just some sort of purple berries, and the shipmates are on the verge of starvation because most of the food supply in the world has been contaminated by fallout in this imaging of the epilog from a Soviet/USA nuclear war. I remember the atomic bomb drills in elementary school, where we all practiced hiding underneath our classroom desks. Even back then, I felt like I was Wile E. Coyote while doing those drills, and wondered exactly how stupid were the people running the school system.

[@eximusic]

Stephen Stills was such as tasteful guitar player. Such a creative period for rock music. And there are definitely parallels between this music and early prog like the first two Yes albums (both before The Yes Album, "Yes" and "Time and a Word" - no Wakeman, no Howe). Just lacks the classical influence. So since I mentioned it you should review a track off Time and a Word. I think you'd dig it. The title track is a good one. America was a Yes song (not off Time and a Word) that really showed the influence of American folk, Paul Simon in this case. Btw the way, that kind of single-note, rhythmic organ in the background was used quite a bit in early Santana songs. It was a style at the time, coming from jazz and people like Mongo Santamaria. It's a Latin touch.

[@seanjockel43]

Yes recorded one of Steven's Buffalo Springfield songs

[@sherryheim5504]

This is a pretty song with great harmonies. I love Stephen Stills guitar skills and voice.The photo on this album cover was taken by the amazing rock photographer, Henry Diltz.

[@ithaliem]

The words of the song depict the horrors confronting the survivors of a nuclear holocaust in which the two sides have annihilated each other (Wikipedia). This is my favourite song of CSN (Y). Lyrics, music and harmonies! Did you notice the resemblance with the middle part of Steven Wilson's Luminol? Can't be by accident. And Steven Stills! Lead AND bass guitar & keyboards!! One of the best songs of the 70's!

[@brumleyhall]

In the 60s, people were very aware of possible nuclear war, so I agree, which would explain why the characters just have to stand around and watch people die, with no other recourse.

[@joelliebler5690]

One of their very best instrumentally, vocal harmonies, and meaningful lyrics about surviving a nuclear holocaust during the Cold War with the former Soviet Union!👍🏻☮️🎤🎼🎸

[@jfergs.3302]

There go my preconceptions... Know of these guys, and their lineage, but never really listened to them. These guys, that period, I was expecting some flowery, hippy-dippy stuff. I'm pleasantly surprised, really enjoyed this. Good tune, great playing, vocals, and harmonies. Really mellow, yet i felt an almost slow funk vibe to it, intriguing.

[@justaguy2365]

As a group and independently, they were all folk rock pioneers. A lot of their stuff is flowery, hippy dippy haha.

[@jfergs.3302]

@@justaguy2365 Hippy-dippy can be ok, when you're in the mood. I liked this, i'll have to listen to the rest of the album, see how it stacks up :)

[@rk41gator]

@@justaguy2365 Most of their work was heavy. OHIO is not hippy dippy and, like this tune, definitely NOT haha. They were very anti-Vietnam war, regardless of what anyone implies.

[@lisarainbow9703]

@@rk41gator "Chicago" is another one...

[@rkress9349]

@@lisarainbow9703 the band Chicago? Yes, another great band and one of my favs. Can't get enough of their horns. Most bands back then were anti-war.

[@cazgerald9471]

You should follow this up with Jefferson Airplane's version from their "Volunteers" album.

[@mickcapewell6369]

It was on Crown of Creation, not Volunteers.

[@jeffmartin1026]

@@mickcapewell6369 Actually on Volunteers.

[@mickcapewell6369]

@@jeffmartin1026 😊 crikey, I’m now officially senile. I’ve owned those albums for decades but my memory has played tricks on me. You are, of course, correct 👍

[@jeffmartin1026]

@@mickcapewell6369 But he should do an LP listen thru of Crown of Creation - their best in my opinion - or at least on par with Surrealistic Pillow.

[@mickcapewell6369]

@@jeffmartin1026 yes, they went a bit too far out with ‘Baxters’ but got the balance just right with C of C

[@jayburdification]

Jefferson Airplane did a great version of this at Woodstock.

[@cazgerald9471]

Paul Kantner was co-writer.

[@IllumeEltanin]

Agreed. Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane cowrote this with Crosby and Stills. The lyrics are very slightly different, and they were released fairly closely one to the other. Personally I wouldn't consider one a cover of the other, but that's me.

[@joelliebler5690]

Paul Kantner along with Crosby And Nash wrote this song.This version had much more impact !

[@mickcapewell6369]

@@IllumeEltanin The Airplane’s version was released first, on the Crown of Creation lp in 1968. Personally i think they do it far better than CSN did 🤔

[@ottohouska647]

Ides of March covered it decently on the Vehicle album

[@tomgirldouble3249]

Old hippie here just love these guys...thanks for the memories 😁👍🏻♥️

[@JustJP]

Anytime! :D

[@gbcrowne271]

One of my favorite songs by C, S & N... great song and very good analysis!

[@cherylwoodward]

Stephen singing in your right ear. David trading lines in your left. Graham bringing in the higher harmonies. They blended perfectly.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Really dig the Morse code impression spot on

[@steveullrich7737]

I never got that association in the song before and I agree it does sound like Morse code; a very insightful observation. Alternatively could it be a Geiger count sound?

[@urbangrouse]

Great song! You need - NEED - to compare and contrast this with the Jefferson Airplane version. The song was co-written with Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane, and both bands released the song within weeks of each other. The same in some ways, strikingly different in others. Check it out!

[@ofric11]

Justin. As for the context, just remember that Vietnam issue was raging at the time of that song, so you can understand some of the lyrics like : You don't need us, we are leaving, are clearly a call for exit. At the same time the song is about a nuclear conflit, as the cold war was also very predominant in the international relations issues. Anyhow, the whole album is a pearl, underlined by political commitment reflecting the concerns of the youth during the SUMMER OF LOVE'.

[@chrislegner4816]

A great track that perfectly marries folk and psychedelic. "Jazzy goodness" is apt description of Stills's playing.

[@seanjockel43]

Neil Young wrote a song called Hippie Dream which contained these lyrics. And the wooden ships Are a hippie dream Capsized in excess If you know what I mean.

[@michaelkeefe8494]

Neil could be so cynical... but he wrote Ohio.

[@seanjockel43]

@@michaelkeefe8494 Ohio was CSNY finest moment. They rose to occasion and put aside their differences and recorded it in 1 session and Atlantic Records pulled out all the stops to get it released ASAP

[@jameshanson3759]

I have fond memories listen to this album and Deja Vu on our way to Laguna Beach in the 70s. Great times!

[@tomgirldouble3249]

Their harmonies were superb, beautiful 😍❤

[@ottohouska647]

Ides of March did a decent cover adding horns on their Vehicle album

[@seanjockel43]

I gotta check that out . Thanks

[@lisarainbow9703]

Never knew this, awesome!

[@Ozarkprepper643]

With all the anti-war songs during the Cold War and the Vietnam era, this was the best! That says a lot because there were a lot of good ones. The lyrics are extremely deep and the guitar playing is some of the best. I heard it for the first time during Woodstock. 🤠🐂🏞️🛩️

[@rk41gator]

You are not reaching about the Morse code. It adds to the menacing mood. The feeling of floating is fantastic, subtle and intentionally unsettling. Wooden ships is a symbol of leaving an unjust war. Metaphors galore. They are telling us that humanity is the opposite of war and that all human feelings are dying. Just as they are for too many today. Despite all the nostalgia, this era was hell, but spawned great music!

[@michaelbochnia5686]

One of my very favorites of theirs. Just love that opening guitar, electric into the acoustic. Sweet. Nice pick Justin.

[@seanjockel43]

Wooden Ships was performed twice at the original Woodstock Festival both the JA and CSNY performed it their sets.

[@dimestorephilosopher3308]

This was probably my favorite song to listen to when I'd return my dorm room high as &%$ in college before going to bed.

[@cartelguitar]

Oh...my young years.You are torturing me Justin.No...seriously.Yes...when there is a guitar solo with C.S.N. It is Stephen Stills who did it. And when you know that Stills was half deaf.Very good review as usual Justin.I am proud to say that after almost 50 years that album is still intact in my collection ,thinner but still part of our listening music sessions.Thank you Justin

[@CaryOn11]

Excellent reaction JP. This song was such an anthem in it's day. i think it still holds up well in the present day. Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane was one of the three co writers on this song. You should react and contrast the version from Jefferson Airplane's Volunteers album. It has a different sound and vibe to it with vocals by Kantner , Marty Balin singing "Go Ride The Music" with Grace Slick soaring over the top. Also since you commented on Stilll's great organ fills the JA version has none other than Nicky Hopkins on keys. Another fun fact ; Jackson Browne wrote the title song of his second album "For Everyman" in answer to the escapism theme of "Wooden Ships." For his part Paul Kantner would later continue this sci-fi escapism theme with a whole concept album but this time the escape would be to space via The Starships "Blows Against The Empire" album. Crosby and a whole who's who cast of musicians referred to as The Planet Earths Rock And Roll Orchestra. Some of the same bunch of musicians also contributed to Crosby's first solo release entitled "If Only I Could Remember My Name." If you have not heard it you should. It is without a doubt a lost gem and a five star album. Thanks again for the stellar reaction. It was fun to be able to ride along.!

[@cherylwoodward]

David and Stephen I believe both sailed. Many of their songs reflect nautical/water themes. “The Lee Shore” showcases some of David’s most beautiful singing and the imagery makes you feel you are right along side him seeing everything he is describing.

[@williampatterson5067]

Favorite song from them, the chorus is just killer!

[@-davidolivares]

I don’t think you can read too much into any song, it’s part their intention and part yours. Sometimes a painting of mine will spur a comment that I completely didn’t have in mind, it just as valid imo since a lot of it comes from subconscious ether. Stephen Stills is many times the mad genius behind the early albums doing almost everything but all the vocals, which were shared, duh. I don’t know what I’m saying… just that it’s great. One word, transformation. Peace and Music

[@maruad7577]

Do you find that you sometimes don't understand what a painting is truly about until you are finished it or nearly finished. I found that often with some of my better pieces.

[@-davidolivares]

@@maruad7577 Short answer, yes. Long answer, I may have an initial reasoning to start a painting and, like you said it develops further as you go. Towards the end I think you panic a bit to be ready for questions and have your basic intentions be sane but the painting usually morphs as you go, at least mine do, and so does your understanding of it. Keep on keeping on my friend. Art therapy in a can.

[@-davidolivares]

@Paul-Martin Scheib I often paint myself into a corner. I don’t typically sketch very well so I just go directly to canvas or board. I keep what I like and cover what I am not thrilled with. I use acrylic so drying and repainting is just like erasing on paper. When I’m happy with most everything I go in on values and detail. Underneath are several versions, X-raying would be fun. I’m always having to problem solve at work and in my artwork. Great to hear you paint also.

[@palantir135]

I was in primary school when this came out. I heard it for the first time in my early teens and I loved it. Those harmonies are so good. Guinnevere Teach your children Suite Judy blue eyes Our house Southern cross Etc.

[@jamespaivapaiva4460]

When I said in reply to your Big Big Train post earlier today, I like mixing old with new, well- You happen to go off the rails and right in the water-BRAVO!!! Now it's time to fly Jefferson Airplane!!! Peace & Love.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Awesome awesome song this just popped up. I am so excited because you will get this cannot wait to watch love you

[@ollietsb1704]

One bad day, you're going to slip and fall into Stephen Stills' albums. This song highlights his jazzier styles, but his voice, songwriting and guitar playing covers all the bases. The bass - I don't use "muddy" - I call it "bubbly". My favorite Stills' jazzier stuff is saved for his album with Neil Young "LONG MAY YOU RUN".

[@thomasklempin542]

Justin, on a side note. Have you heard the Temptations- Ball of Confusion? Timeless.ie awesome.

[@JustJP]

Hmm, I don't believe I've heard that one

[@1nelsondj]

I highly recommend reading David Crosby's autobiography "Long Time Gone", probably the best rock bio I've read. He not only gives his version of events but differing versions by his friends. It tells of his evolution from folk troubadour to joining The Byrds, getting fired to join Stills & Nash, his drug and legal problems, etc. His friend Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane disagreed with his viewpoint on this song saying that's fine for rich people like him that owned a boat to sail away but what about everybody else?

[@maruad7577]

Nice song choice. Still lots of good meat on those bones if you are going to keep listening to these guys. I do like how you keep a nice mix of songs going. There is something for everyone with a lot of nice surprises. Looking forward to tomorrow's surprises.

[@JustJP]

Ty Maruad, always trying to keep it interesting 🙃

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

Excellent reaction to an excellent song by CS&N. Look forward to your review of SOUTHERN CROSS, also a song about sailing. from 1982.

[@JustJP]

Ty Jackson :D Here ya go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXSxl4eOhsRkocU

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

Thanks, Justin for sending me your review of SOUTHERN CROSS. Didn't know you had already done this. It was great as always. Love your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@JustJP]

Ty Jackson! I'm glad you enjoyed it :D

[@volt9903]

DEAR JUSTIN. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE PRESENTATION. FOR ME YOU ARE THE #1

[@JustJP]

Thank you so much!

[@bobdelp2023]

ONE OF MY TOP 5 CSN SONGS JUSTIN! GREAT HARMONY OF COURSE TOO :) RIGHT ON

[@JustJP]

Ty Bob!

[@blackcatcentralmusic]

Another vote from me for the Jefferson Airplane version. I think it has more power and emotion. The song reflects the fears and hippie ideals of my generation which grew up in fear of nuclear holocaust. Hippies wanted to separate from society and start anew. Kantner pursued this theme further with the hijacking of the starship on the album, "Blows Against the Empire". "We are leaving, you don't need us."

[@lawrencewestby9229]

Yes, back in those days we were actually worried about nuclear war. While the concept of assured mutual destruction (MAD) kept the peace all it would take would be one mistake and that assured destruction would take place.

[@edwardthorne9875]

All these years, and I never listened to the lyrics! So many memories - this album was in everybody's collection.

[@bethhowton2719]

One of my all time favorite songs of all time. Enjoy

[@behrhunter1]

One of my favorite songs. It was great to listen to on LSD. 😎

[@scotstevens5263]

Love that bluesy melody. Great pic JP 😎👍🏻

[@kuhnhan]

There is a live version of this performed by Steely Dan and David Crosby. Wooden Ships (Live) - Steely Dan with David Crosby. It's pretty darn good.

[@markspooner1224]

Lovely song.

[@floorticket]

Grateful Dead played one of their most storied concerts on this day in 1977. Barton Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca New York.

[@seanjockel43]

77 was an amazing year for them.

[@floorticket]

@@seanjockel43 Them and Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, KInks, Bob Marley, Cheap Trick, Jimmy Buffett Not so amazing for Elvis.

[@donaldbass6737]

Yes...Steve Stills was / is easily fhe most accomplished guitarist of the 4 (CSNY). Listen to “Tree Top Flyer”. I always say...the best thing that came from the formation of the Monkees was that they “passed” on Stecen Stills”... giving us CSN. WHAT A DEAL!!

[@IllumeEltanin]

Oh, this is exciting! A favorite of mine.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

I know I am a year late to the party, but thank you. Listening straight through is great. Love this song and album

[@JustJP]

Never late Peter! Thank you so much!

[@nofishinmydiet]

God, that opening line! ❤️

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Dude you never disappoint in-depth thorough spot on analysis is why I listen or watch

[@JustJP]

Thank you David:) Hope you're having a great weekend!

[@MissAstorDancer]

Such an amazing song! After all these years, I cannot hear this song without seeing "in my mind's eye" the opening scenes and credits to the "Woodstock" movie! I can still remember what it was like seeing that movie on the big screen, in a (then) brand new theater with a fantastic sound system! ;)

[@Sober2003]

Love this! Love them! 👍

[@aandpman]

Sweet. Just SWEET. Thanks!

[@JustJP]

Anytime Mike! Ty :D

[@seanjockel43]

If you enjoy CSNY and Jefferson Airplane fron this era there are 2 albums that are essential to hear. Both albums were recorded around the same time and contain a crossover of the best of LA and Frisco rock David Crosby If Only I Could Remember My Name Paul Kantner . the Jefferson Starship Blows Against the Empire. Warning. You can catch a conract high just from listening to either album.

[@nj1639]

Now compare Jefferson Airplanes version from the LP Volunteers, of the two I prefer the Airplanes with Gracie's vocal input.

[@dixiechatty958]

You're so right!

[@paulinwoburn9680]

I love Grace Slicks voice. She's one of the coolest people on the planet. She went to the same college with Richard Nixon's daughter. The daughter was giving a party for the women in her class at the Whie House and invited Grace, not knowing who she was because the invite was sent to her with her maiden name. So Grace brought Abby Hoffman with her and a bunch of acid they were going to spike the punch with. Unfortunately they were both recognized and weren't allowed into the White House. It was a great story.

[@joanbounacos8958]

Love this song, and never considered the Morse code concept. Interesting take on it. The song was written and recorded during the Vietnam War, and showed it.

[@genecase9464]

I think maybe Steven Stills was maybe a bit underrated in CSN(Y), at least by me. Usually Graham Nash and David Crosby got most of the attention. And even though they are all fantastic the three together are certainly greater then the sum of their parts.

[@cynthianavarro4316]

This song got into our bones and become part of our DNA. It reeks of that time. I happen to be reading Neil Young's book Waging Heavy Peace at the moment, and he calls Stephen Stills a genius. My favorite song by him is Black Queen. Just him on an acoustic guitar and that raspy, whiskey-laced voice wailing at the end. He's incredible on that guitar!

[@michaelgrillo4333]

The song "Wooden Ships" is an interesting choice. The story goes the song was written and composed by David Crosby, Paul Kantner (founder of Jefferson Airplane ), and Stephen Stills on a sailing trip. They were close friends. Pretty much any version is good but if you have the Jefferson Airplane Volunteer cut it is all three writers performing the song together.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

One thing I could never figure out about this song is what "Lettuce B" is supposed to be. Is it something that goes along with the purple berries to help keep them alive? Do the silver people on the shoreline grow it on their farms? Is it more advanced or nutritious than "Lettuce A"?

[@halfdome86]

Stephen "Captain Many Hands" Stills played everything but drums on most tunes on this album. Heading out for their first tour they hired a backup band and added a guitarist.... Neil Young.

[@mikeklesic7535]

Superb harmonies

[@tommycanadasmobazimmer]

What an EPIC song - still gives me goosebumps all those years later. But hey JP - this is CSN - what about CSNY - no forget it just MORE Neil Young (just asking as a CANADIAN). and yes you should visit Montreal in the summer AND Quebec City 2.5 hrs further east.

[@bobdelp2023]

STEPHEN WAS SO UNDERATED JUSTIN BUT MAN COULD HE WAIL, YOU KNOW HE PLAYED WITH NEIL IN ( BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD ) :) AND THEY ALWAYS REMAINED CLOSE FRIENDS, JUST LIKE DAVID AND GRAHAM DID. :)

[@paulinwoburn9680]

I saw a video of CSN&Y at one of the Farm Aid concerts where they played I Almost Cut My Hair. Stills and Young their guitars off each other and I just sat there amazed how killer it was. All I could say was 'holy shit!'

[@foxandscout]

@@paulinwoburn9680 sad that Neil is so unforgiving that the 4 will never play together again (though the world can still hope)

[@justintime42000]

@@foxandscout It’s not just Neil anymore who won’t forgive David Crosby for ragging on his GF. Nash won’t play with Crosby anymore either for his own reasons. It was obvious Crosby is to blame when Nash said he was finished with him. It’s very sad. Addicts are often major assholes, even when they’re clean.

[@krisdoggett483]

One of their best. They have a song called "Chicago" that's really good too. Yes does a nice version of Stephen Stills song "Everydays" on their "Time and A Word" album if you're interested. There's even a funny music video the band did for it you can find on YT.

[@EC-dz3fb]

"Blazing a trail of jazzy goodness." 😂 I've ALSO thought that Morse Code was subtly layered into this song. And I always think of 2 soldiers from opposite sides meeting, by chance, in the woods, and one asking the other for food. Love your analysis, JP. So many colors.

[@JustJP]

Ty EC!

[@samuelmregister]

Brilliantly recorded

[@utubernow1]

Great song & reaction, Thanks!!!

[@JustJP]

Ty Will!

[@IllumeEltanin]

Yes! I've often wondered the same thing regarding the repetitive note, as I don't know Morse code either. I think there's a similar motif in a Yes song, Starship Trooper, maybe? I'll have to play them (oh, the things we do for accuracy 😉) to see if I can locate what I'm thinking of, where I have also wondered if the rhythm is Morse code.

[@IllumeEltanin]

Oh, not Starship Trooper, but Close to the Edge there's a repetitive rhythmic note that I have always wondered if it was Morse code.

[@seworley1]

Southern Cross and many others by these men

[@randyteta9170]

Awesome channel, love what your doing

[@JustJP]

Thanks Randy! I appreciate that

[@kentaappel]

Stills is the first vocal and Crosby is the answering vocal.

[@mariosandri4010]

Great song by a greater ensemble. The Wooden Shjips, an experimental psychedelic rock act from San Francisco, named themselves after this track, I guess. CS&N, CSN&Y, Buffalo Springfield... never enough of them.

[@bryanhale5254]

Stephen Stills he was in Buffalo Springfied

[@seanjockel43]

With Neil Young

[@cometogether999]

Ralph Wiggum said the purple berries "taste like burning."

[@onsesejoo2605]

The whole album is worth of listening through for certain. "Lady Of The Island" contains one of the most daring piece of lyrics without going risque at all. Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane was one of the writers for "Wooden Ships" but could not be credited due to contractual reasons.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Excellent song and excellent band!!!! Love me some CSN!!!!

[@freddymo3339]

Carry On , Woodstock, and others.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

CROSBY,, STILLS & NASH "MARRAKESH EXPRESS"

[@theplanetruth]

Next: Helplessly Hoping That’s where I’m going next. And then Southern Cross. Here’s my tribute video to Southern Cross. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZOumKR-pL2Yoqs

[@falcongal63]

He’s actually done Southern Cross. 🙂

[@ZalMoxis]

That's a pretty solid album imo

[@MilosDaddy]

This was from the Deja Vu LP, not the one pictured.