Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - You Don't Have To Cry (live 1970)

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - You Don't Have To Cry (live 1970)

[@edwardhickey2110]

Neil Young's guitar playing is gorgeous.

[@melissa9375]

Ooops. What you are hearing is Stills. NY is not doing much on this one.

[@melissa9375]

Typical. You automatically attribute it to NY. It's Stills.

[@melissa9375]

Why would you assume that? I don't get the automatic attribution to NY. It's Stills.

[@anthonycrawford9873]

Young is irrelevant in this song

[@donsalata7349]

For four guys that never got along, these dudes put out some music.

[@garyrasberryjr.552]

The fact for short times they were able to tolerate each other, they did wonderful things. Graham might be the only one who never truly pissed others off. David got fired from the Byrds, Neil was in and out of Buffalo Springfield as Stills tended to do everything in the studio (which earned him the nickname "Captain Manyhands). Heck, when Stills and Young did their "Long May You Run" album tour (an album where Graham and David contributed some early stuff, but had to leave to finish their own album, resulting in Stills and Young wiping everything they did), Neil quit mid-tour and left a note saying "Dear Stephen, funny how some things that start spontaneously end that way. Eat a peach. Neil."

[@ThePapawhisky]

There is a very simple beauty in the complexities of their harmonies. Been listening to them for 54 years. It’s still sublime.

[@n.harrington9298]

Listening to this, I had to cry. RIP David Crosby.

[@amyklootz]

No lie! I’ve listened nonstop…I feel your pain. L&R. “Guess I’ll set my course and go..”. We will see him again, in Summerland, and oh, what music we will ALL MAKE! ❤️❤️

[@gabbyhayes1568]

@@amyklootz Now you’re making me misty. lol

[@timp3370]

Same

[@bernadettecognacpitre2380]

same😪

[@mcleodtwt]

SAME

[@nessathoppil5987]

I feel like my dad sent me this song because I’ve been listening to it for the past two weeks and today my dad would’ve been 73 today 😞

[@maxtalley6710]

You can see they were in love with each other then, a sort of embarassment of how good it's working, in love with the song, with the moment. For me, I love that it's totally live, Neil is added, and that they tuned down to C from the original key of D so their singing is more relaxed.

[@johnkonrie9608]

Sound of a generation

[@johnbutler5208]

It doesn't get any better than that now does it

[@sallypyszczek7836]

Nope.

[@bwanna23]

There's something very beautiful about this song.

[@furion..]

This is the song that brought Nash into the Crosby-Stills duo. As Nash remembers it, they met at John Sebastian's house on Lookout Mountain and he proceeded to listen to C-S sing this twice, the third time he joined in with harmony - and the rest is history.

[@amyklootz]

Everything ❤️❤️✌️✌️

[@slappy0077]

This is just the BEST harmony I've ever heard!

[@bryanmaleckar2176]

It was the best harmony THEY had ever heard too! It was the first song they had ever played and sang together. One of them says they were at Cass Elliotts house, another says it was Joni Mitchell's house, when they all got together for the first time. They were at the kitchen table, (or dining room table, depending on which one is telling the story) and Stills played the song for them. Crosby said play it again, and added a bit of harmony here and there, as they learned the words. Nash said "Once more" and they all sang it together with all the harmonies, and realized they were going to make a GREAT band! And the rest is history!

[@furion..]

@@bryanmaleckar2176 Graham remembers it as being at John Sebastian's house on Lookout Mountain.

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

Really? The best harmonies?

[@8ONJO55]

@@AnthonyMonaghan Name another

[@MrRlwiley]

i swear i am hearing 4 parts here.

[@JardineFlower]

I listen to this every night in bed. It really helps me unwind. I have to grin when I watch Neil Young, he reminds me of the Geico caveman. 😅

[@markstumpf4637]

Stills best ever

[@Jenisonc]

When Crosby looks back at 00:15 and the levels begin adjusting, the groove suddenly begins sparking to life. Each member gets a little more energy as it rolls along. That's peak song perfection right there.

[@joekennedy1950]

Couldn't agree more! His lovely tenor voice follows.. We miss miss you so much David!

[@n.harrington9298]

When he looks back in that moment, you can see his personality so clearly!

[@EddieG1888]

I think when Neil Young pulls that little riff just beforehand, Croz realises that this is gonna be a performance to be remembered. He was right.

[@ANDREALAIGN]

it's as if he were looking back at the sound mixer as if to say "thanks!

[@kennjd]

This is definitely one of the best bands that harmonize great together

[@JRMelyan]

True musicians without any backing or effects.

[@lukeroth7325]

that is so freaking pretty that it makes me sad and cry

[@sallypyszczek7836]

You don’t have to cry .

[@tonyfozrod3180]

Neal's Guitar playing makes the song even better. listen to his finger style playing. As a guitar player myself, I have a new respect for Neal's playing. This is even better than the original recording because of the acoustic guitar playing is so much better. Remember that Neal Young was not part of the band when they originally recorded this but he adds so much to this particular version of the song.

[@blakeplissken2314]

As the legend goes, Stephen stills wrote the song and he & David Crosby were singing it in harmony in Joni Mitchell's Laurel Canyon home (although this is debatable as some think that is was at Cass Elliot's house or John Sebastian's house). Graham Nash (formerly of the Hollies) asked them to sing it again, and on the third time, Nash added his higher harmony and they all realized that they had something special when singing together. In my opinion, this was the birth of Crosby Stills and Nash. As Tony Fozrod has said, Neal Young had not yet joined the band but he adds so much to this live version of the song.

[@pkoven]

@@blakeplissken2314 it's not a legend; both Crosby and Nash have retold that story several times in interviews

[@charliewest1221]

Why are you fellas saying, "Neal"? It's NEIL.

[@carolpaci9990]

Neil is a great player comes from my hometown 😉

[@carolpaci9990]

@@charliewest1221 agree lol

[@sallypyszczek7836]

David Crosby with the Cheshire Cat grin . He knew exactly what they had . Rest in peace. Voice of an angel .

[@Lisa-pl6gv]

That grin! 😁

[@sallypyszczek7836]

…. I know right !!!

[@michaelanderson608]

A legendary song but my goodness...is Young on this planet. Don't get me wrong . Young is my hero after all these years.

[@amyklootz]

This a very complex harmony and not easy to replicate ❤

[@sallypyszczek7836]

The beauty of it is they make it seem easy !

[@paulforeman3092]

This is really sublime

[@Lisa-pl6gv]

It's my favorite song by them. ❤️

[@NeilB-y6y]

over 50 years later and the song has power & provokes emotion. All players, so talented, however Stephen Stills was then & still is such an amazing guitarist but in my opinion, never received full recognition for his classic work in this group & with The Buffalo Springfield.

[@holeypeacoat]

Watching David perform is an absolute joy. The guy revels in the experience of making music with Stephen and Graham though they often had their differences when not making music together.

[@CamanoRick]

Brilliant young masters. What a legacy.

[@laura.sefchik]

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young 🎻🎻🎻 You Don't Have To Cry*(Stills~a love letter to Judy Collins) LIVE 📺 September 6, 1969,The Tom Jones Show Beautiful acoustic guitars and 3 part harmonies *July, 1968 - "You Don't Have To Cry" was the first song CSN ever played together🥳 (at Joni Mitchell’s Laurel Canyon home.) Graham Nash: Stephen and David wanted to show me a song that they had worked on in two part harmony. They sang it once, I asked them to sing it again, they sang it a second time, I asked for another performance. On the third attempt I put my high harmony on and it sounded awesome. I knew in my heart that this was something I wanted to do for the next few years. The musical, social aspect of combining these three voices with the words that we had come up with was very exciting to all three of us. We knew that we could sing, that the sound was unique and that what we had to say was worth saying. And here we are 30 years later still doing it with all the energy of teen-agers!” ~ The Complete Guide To The Music of CSN&Y

[@MotorcycleSalesVideo]

Watching various interviews with CSN, Stephen insists it was Cass Elliot's house, while Graham and Crosby insist it was Joni Mitchell's house, where they sang together for the first time.

[@drrmdjr]

Three beautiful voices. A stunning masterpiece.

[@timlawler479]

The song that started it all. You could see the look in their eyes how magical the sound was… :)

[@robertm7071]

Indescribably beautiful, as was that age we lucky ones were able to live through.

[@timoflea8417]

The magical moment ehrn Graham Nash said to Crosby and Stills, sing that again, and he joined in adding his harmony overtop of theirs in a moment of musical serendipity which brought us this beautiful song and the legendary music of CSN&Y

[@davidfleming4052]

I have tried to sing David Crosby's scat on the chorus, or Stephen's 'babe' inject. It is so musically hard! It must have taken alot of confidence to record this. It adds texture to both the music and raises questions about the lyric meaning. It almost suggests a dialogue as one is walking out the door. It's beautiful.

[@sheilasams9515]

I have a couple of CSNY songs on my page if you want to check it out #Smule#SRS1963@SHEILASAMS1 ✌💜❣

[@thepepperlanders]

My all time favorite CSN song. Magic.

[@amyklootz]

I just posted something similar; for a 3 part harmony, it is freaking IMPOSSIBLE to replicate! I’m a singer, I sang with a band in the late 90s, and the only song he and I could pull off was Helplessly Hoping. You Don’t Have To Cry? No way. We sang America, Eagles, Pure Prairie League, but CSNY? One and Done. WE’RE NOT WORTHY…nor shall we ever be. David Crosby, I’ll see you on a wooden ship in Summerland. Keep inspiring us, please. Thank you for the gift of you, that you shared with us. I am humbled.

[@amyklootz]

It really is hard! I’ve sung it before, in public and, while it was good, compared to this? Trash! 🤭❤️✌️🎼

[@joekennedy1950]

Steven's "babe" inject at 02:05 It's perfect. Thank you so much for making us look for it. Best.

[@scottyb2939]

Another excellent time capsule. Amazing. It was the first song CSN ever sang together, then they formed the band.

[@TheSurrealWheel]

Wow guys, friggin hell awesome.

[@alexadvorson1090]

This song was what famously and spontaneously birthed CSN in Laurel Canyon back in '68, and now to watch this sweet clip in the wake of Crosby's death bursts my heart open in fresh grief. May he rest in peace and power and may this music continue to birth more inspiration.

[@amyklootz]

I feel for you, othe news broke my heart as well. My husband woke me up that morning, and broke the news to me as if one of my best friends had passed. He’s not a huge fan, but he knows I am, and it was so sweet. I have not reacted that badly since Jerry died in 1995. Let the music live on, in all of us, in our children (my girls are in their 30s and we’re raised on CSN/Y) and our children’s children…my heart ACHES, but as long as we keep them alive…we’ll keep them alive ❤️

[@vlogstar3219]

Magnificent song by a band at their peak. The alternative version on the CSN compilation is about as pure as harmony can be. Awesome.

[@cbbmusic]

This is really incredible.

[@tonifrancis2189]

Such a beautiful blend in this. Love this version❤️

[@laura.sefchik]

David Van Cortlandt Crosby (August 14, 1941 - January 18, 2023) ♡ RIP sweet poet, sweet songbird🥰Croz, filled with joy !! 💫♡ Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - You Don't Have To Cry* (LIVE TV, September 6, 1969, The Tom Jones Show📺) ♡💫 Beautiful 3 part harmonies + 3 acoustic guitars (Greg Reeves, bass + Dallas Taylor, drums). 🖌”Listening to this, I had to cry.” - KZbin comment. (💔On September 30, 1969, Croz’s longtime girlfriend Christine Hinton is killed in a car accident.)

[@eduardoalcala8310]

So beautiful song, there's something about early David Crosby I love so much, I don't know, he looks so gracious. For some reason reminescent of Phil Collins here 0:37

[@abelsietecuatro9249]

Memories of 1992. Playing a cassette with this song, driving an old Brazilian Caravan Comodoro 85. Greetings from Bolivia.

[@ClipontheEar]

Superb. The music of these men was the backing track for some of my 1970s. It took me years to learn what this song is about. I understand it was addressed to Joni Mitchell, and the message was 'Don't let the pop music destroy you - like it destroyed me.' 'In the morning, when you rise Do you think of me, and how you left me crying? Are you thinking of telephones, and managers? And where you have to be at noon? In the long run it will make you cry, Make you crazy, and old before your time...

[@digitalaardvarks]

i had a feeling that's who it was about

[@oo88oo]

Who’s the “me”? Crosby? Nash?

[@Amandacana]

Stephen Stills wrote the song - so it's about Judy Collins

[@amyklootz]

Ok; which song are we speaking of? Suite Judy Blue Eyes WAS about Judy Collins; I remember they had a fling, or an infatuation, or something. Joni Mitchell was probably an inspiration for some songs…but if you’ve ever seen pictures of Judy Collins, back in the day, with her pale, haunting blue eyes…yeah. Stephen Stills definitely wrote that song about her. If you were born after the early 70s, just observe, listen, and learn. Free love and the BEST MUSIC EVER! Love and respect to all of you. I miss those times. ✌️

[@amyklootz]

Right ON!

[@houmm08]

When your job is sitting around in Laurel Canyon with your friends, getting stoned and singing from morning to night, you're gonna come up with the odd masterpiece. They had more than most. You're also going to be able to give an astounding live performance like this. They were extremely well rehearsed, they sang 12hrs a day, every day

[@mountain_girl]

yup. that about sums it up. One could have turned up at any address along the canyon and had a similar experience. These four genuinely had a friendship and supported each other's need to feel out their own voices and solo gigs which has to help. We could guess at the underlying mojo all day, but in the end they always looked happy together onstage (1970 NY stuffed into a suit in a studio notwithstanding).

[@ficknoti]

Best harmony vocals man. along with the eagles and Styx,pure prairie league and others

[@leahflower9924]

😂

[@leahflower9924]

@@ficknoti and america sister golden hair

[@lastnamefirst4035]

How do u know what they did?

[@michaelgatton907]

When they first got together, this was the first song they sang

[@kvernon1]

This was from a guest appearance on the TV show "This is Tom Jones" very shortly after Neil Young came on board. Note Greg Reeves playing an upright bass! The follow-up to this song on the show was "Long Time Gone", and it did not go well. Tom Jones took over the lead vocals and was overly dramatic, which caused Stephen Stills to respond by singing even more dramatically, and it went downhill from there. After this sub-par performance, the band decided they were not going to perform on live TV anytime in the near future! (Reference: "CSNY", by Peter Doggett)

[@thomasfk09]

Love the story to go along with this, thanks for sharing!

[@manuelguillermocalzadodomi9503]

Thought It was Calvin Samuels

[@carlweaver3243]

A few weeks after this performance, they did Down By The River on The Music Scene TV Show.

[@leahflower9924]

Neil's like let me know when I can sing Helpless 😅

[@SGC511]

Maybe not the first CSN song that will come to mind, but a beautiful song and near to my heart.

[@johnnyrussell8729]

Beautiful !

[@yankeemedic]

Doesn't get any better than this!

[@sallypyszczek7836]

It really doesn’t .

[@kingbee48185]

When they reunited around 2000, i had no idea that they were that good. CSN&Y at the Palace near Detroit. I had the privilege of seeing Yes, ELP, Tull, Santanna, Aerosmith, Rush etc but somehow this was my favorite show ever. They got that 60s spirit running and got the audience going. It is beyond heart breaking that they will likely never tour again. If i had one last wish before i go, it would be to see these cats one more time,

[@Jacob-kx1ix]

Sittin in my car, joint in hand, enjoying the live version up

[@davidbritnn]

This is the song that Graham Nash heard Stills and Crosby sing together when they were hanging out after a dinner on Mulholland Drive one day. Nash asked them to play it a second time so he could hear it again. On the third time Nash jumped in and did the third harmony part. Nash says that's the moment Crosby, Stills and Nash were born.

[@kurttimothy139]

That's the story as told by Graham in print and on film so he'd know. There can NEVER EVER be a band of four naturally gifted musicians, songwriters, and activists like CSNY. THEY ARE THE BENCHMARK

[@MrRlwiley]

the end of the best of them with Dallas Taylor still on drums. great video. a real treasure.

[@claudiagibsonmusic]

They were not quite the same after Dallas left, I agree. Loved the Manassas album

[@evilledad]

Any idea what show this video of from?

[@jamesgannon6192]

Dallas Taylor… thank you 🙏

[@gabbyhayes1568]

And let’s not forget Calvin “Fuzzy” Samuels on bass

[@mcleodtwt]

@@gabbyhayes1568 thank you

[@philday7108]

We owe a lot to these guys

[@wayneschlegel1340]

This is just fantastic.

[@PaulFormentos]

RIP Dallas and CROS

[@ClaudioLaureano936]

Well, I couldn't hold my crying while watching this beautiful performance.

[@salvarriale161]

The year I'm born.. Boom

[@timoflea8417]

Back in the day there was of course Suite Judy Blue Eyes and Marrakesh Express getting airplay but what put the hook in me was this and Helplessly Hoping and I knew these guys were good and they had a sound that was so different and worked do well. CS&N is a great album but this is the song that put them in my heart and mind. I love this version with Neil young on guitar and I don't know if he ever dang on this song elsewhere but I love the three part harmony of the original ❤️

[@gerrydooley951]

the word "amazing" gets thrown around a lot but it really fits here.

[@hannvand]

All Martin D45 guitars? Waw, great version!!

[@wolfspritzer9253]

my favorite song.

[@Lisa-pl6gv]

A perfect song. Just flawless.

[@davidmccall4776]

They were, no doubt, well rehearsed, but still seem genuinely surprised at how well they were pulling it off. That's the magic of music, and we're not likely to witness this degree of vocal magic again, not in this life anyway! ✌☮

[@stevebalmer4328]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@ozzieh9344]

SPECTACULAR

[@spookedhorse]

Love the glimpses of Dallas and Greg.

[@dianechall2682]

Beautiful

[@rosalindalay4499]

That boyish shit ass grin❤😂💋🎶🎼🐈‍⬛miss this beautiful voice

[@sallypyszczek7836]

Agreed. Beautiful smile and twinkle in his eyes .

[@InclusiveMusicUK]

Love xxx

[@tonyheaton7420]

Whenever I have this on in the car, I always try and sing the nash high harmony. Usually out of breath for the 2nd verse.

[@susans1421]

I love the look on Crosby’s face starting at about 00:15 - a smile that he shoots Stills and Nash, I’m assuming because of the perfect harmony they achieved right before. ❤️

[@HIGHHOPES]

i think it was more of a glare to neil young for playing that guitar fill a bit too loud

[@troutstreamman]

Crosby was, and always will be, an ass ...

[@susans1421]

@@troutstreamman Yeah, I heard as much. I try to ignore their personal flaws when listening to their music.

[@charliewest1221]

@@susans1421 : Absolutely! : love ya for sayin' so. I stopped watchin' doc'us and readin' biographs about conflicts, in-fighting n personal stuff: the Beatles, CSNY, Simon and Garfunkel, The Creedence, Grand Funk ... Prefer to spend da precious time a listening, relishing and saturatin' me soul with sheer beauty. No time for mundane trivialities. So. so much ta listen to, so lil time.

[@carolpaci9990]

Love Crosby's look at Stills then back at Nash .It's totally the look of this is great and it feels so good.

[@jersonllanes818]

beautiful music ❤😮😂

[@joekennedy1950]

Love Neil's finger picking here. Also so nice to hear the groove of Davids vocals. Just lovely.

[@tonebenderx]

chills ...

[@oo88oo]

yes. pulls your heart

[@gsgoltz]

made my day

[@PFrankToob]

OhMyGawd..... evidence of why they are among the Greatest..... Desert Island stuff, this.....

[@charliewest1221]

I love that: "Desert Island stuff". Sharp, sharp!

[@gregthacher2436]

So good ...

[@jonnybeck6723]

"...crazy an' old before your time"

[@nikkiwroten2296]

GREAT SONG !!! NEVER GETS OLD !!!

[@damamae950]

Steve Stills at his peak cuteness

[@sallypyszczek7836]

Agreed. So handsome.

[@robertbohnaker9898]

What a masterpiece. This was a very special moment truly. With all their problems, this was Supposed to be.. They actually manifested this perfect Creation together… Talk about a Divine Contract to achieve it… They Did It ! Doesn’t actually manifest very often in the Physical . Wow. They transcended their Human momentums and created something divine ; Something above themselves in this Shiny Moment. This is what We Can all Achieve when we come together. We can change This World ! ⭐️👏🏻 Truly in All Realms of Human Endeavors. 🌈

[@kennjd]

seen them play back in the 70th when they are singing u can hear a pit drop them it wild the whole place just gets up and a great standing ovation 👍🎶🎶

[@josephlemko3027]

One of the best bands of all time. 😇✌

[@drstevie]

Beautiful.

[@paulnolan4971]

Still gets me

[@sallypyszczek7836]

Always.

[@dmansfieldlife]

My goodness. Where has this recording been hiding.

[@sallypyszczek7836]

So beautiful.

[@JRInTroy]

Magical

[@thomasnichols7809]

Long ago yet only yesterday to me...

[@MrRoostercrow]

This is really good

[@IamAnson777]

I loved Crosby

[@davegawronik1654]

Love this

[@gloriahopkins359]

MAGIC

[@PatrickJ-zz2bd]

Eagles, CSNY, Poco - best harmonies ever.

[@richardbuse228]

I was 19 years old when this came out, and was a mediocre guitar player that had only been playing for 3 years,, so I had just gotten a gig with a band playing bass for them (while I continued to work on my guitar skills which had a long way to go ).Then I heard the album that this song came from. The quality of CS&N's first album absolutely blew me away especially considering half of the stuff getting airplay on the radio at the time was still bubble gum and similar junk. The first Crosby, Stills and Nash album was one of the biggest influences on me period. I learned about quality lyrics and harmony, and learned that acoustic guitars were definitely not out of style !

[@paulforeman3092]

You are living a reality

[@NeilB-y6y]

2 minutes & 44 seconds of coolness.......

[@davewallis3647]

Pure!

[@Angeleno-rf1qz]

Perfection ❤

[@johnbell2615]

Amazing version!

[@MellowWind]

I'd like to see this whole performance. Such an excellent time.

[@donholl]

This was for a TV appearance on the Tom Jones show - not excerpted from a longer set. There is another song, though: they also did "Long Time Gone" with him joining in.

[@MellowWind]

@@donholl Nice. This is when they were at their best, imo. Thank you.

[@WalnutSpice]

One of their best, holds very well. In my top five for the group. But I'm a weird one with that, one of those 5 is from American Dream

[@DiGiTaLdAzEDM]

Magical...🙂