Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs - Cinnamon Girl

Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs playing a great version of Neil Young's classic.
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[@maybeitsneato]

I'm glad that I live in the universe where this happened.

[@sheilaspaulding8812]

Me too🩵

[@kurtzdt51]

there are no English words available to express how exquisite Susanna Hoffs is

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope she s foxy but a poor imitation

[@billyarnold3145]

And she's a pretty good singer too 😍

[@krmhayes2893]

She's a Goddess that came down to earth. I find myself coming back to this video often, just to see her

[@deltamx]

Exquisite is the word

[@jimbobwalton1867]

Beautiful, sexy and wow

[@steveg7115]

She is a rare person to get better looking and more talented every day. I just saw this. Awesome.

[@MrMilwaukee]

One of the hottest women in rock music history

[@joehohmann6015]

I've been in love with this girl for decades now !!!

[@johncollins5552]

I feared this collab wouldn't live up to my expectations, boy was I wrong!

[@harveycan5820]

They have several great albums of covers!

[@3sportdad]

One of my favorite Neil Young songs. I really like this lead guitarist's take on the song.

[@binxbolling]

Couldn't have been worse than the original solo.

[@johnm24358]

SH is like fine wine.... continues to get better with age.... Absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!

[@bryansmith9431]

Absolutely SCORCHING. Oh… the song too.

[@sspaay]

Credit to Neil Young for writing a great song. I've seen two dozen bar bands perform this song, and it always sounds good.

[@rcranky64]

He wrote this , cowgirl in the sand and down by the river ) all in one day when he had a bad fever

[@paulturner5339]

Ms. Hoff could cover the menu from the local pizza takeaway and it would still sound better than most of the so called music we're dished up with today. There seems to be a trend with some artists covering and re interpreting classics from the 70's, 80's and 90's and in most cases doing a damn fine job of it. That, to me, speaks volumes about the quality if a lot of the new 'music' being promoted by the industry today.

[@paulj6756]

Well said

[@deltamx]

She has rock in her veins

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

90s is one of the worse music decade..Nirvana???

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Especially when the new stuff you get is "WAP" and similar.

[@chessmentor63]

The arrangement with that lead guitar that's not in the original is simply masterful

[@Brucev7]

Nice Southern Rock SG sound

[@moonbeanification]

Personally speaking, I don't think it gets any cooler than this. Matthew and Susanna are a musical marriage made in heaven!!! ~~~

[@Daburcor]

Agreed!

[@shinethelight01]

Abso-freekin-lutely!

[@oceanofmusic8174]

The musician I'd most like to have for a friend the one I'd most like to date.

[@Scrimpets1]

As I was watching/listening, I was thinking “HO......LY.....S-T”. I mean, my God! No, @Just Jeanne, it does not get any cooler than this! Until I just stumbled onto this video, I had no idea they’d even paired up, and as you said, what a match!

[@alexaraya2018]

Dont forget Christopher Walken on the Gibson SG!!

[@VisionaryCompanion]

In 1970, I saw a band called Buttermilk Dispatch play the hell out of this song on the campus of Fort Hays State University, in Hays, Kansas, when I was fifteen. At the time, the song was like a bombshell scattering hormonal shrapnel. Matthew's and Susanna's performance makes me feel like a young man again. Not that anyone should give a shit about the reminiscences of a sentimental proto-coot, but there you go.

[@ChildOfThe1970s]

Excellent cover! This duo makes some great music together. And of course Susanna is the ultimate woman!

[@krmhayes2893]

God, I can't take my eyes off of her, she is just breathtaking, so gorgeous!

[@cmdc778]

And she is about 50 years old there.

[@krmhayes2893]

@@cmdc778 . This song was performed on the Tonight show, April 19, 2006.

[@hufferbillypaw]

She is that and more!

[@deltamx]

Susanna is an exquisite beauty and marvellous singer

[@krmhayes2893]

​@@cmdc778 47 years old that day. She was born January 1959.

[@HTJB60]

EXCELLENT. Neil's first to solo album's are still my favorite's. The band here catches the roughness of Crazy Horse and Susanna Hoff's vocal's add a sweetness missed with the original. ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT. Loved it.

[@Magicbrianwood]

ridiculously good and yes Susanna is stunning !

[@ericfreeman5795]

I love "Sid and Susie", which is what they call the Matthew Sweet And Susanna Hoffs team since their days playing with Mike Myers in the group "Ming Tea" for the Austin Powers movies. I only wish someone had advised Susanna in 1989 that she could do lots of individual projects, like her own solo work, and her collaborative projects with Matthew Sweet, without breaking up the Bangles. The Bangles could have had maybe 5 more years of chart topping success at the beginning of the 90s. When this performance was made, the Bangles were already back together and doing concerts, and Susanna still did these other collaborative projects on the side. Susanna Hoffs, in my humble opinion, was never a 100% solo artist, like Whitney Houston or Michael Jackson. She was not a "diva" who went on the stage, filled it up with her presence and said, "Here I am! Enjoy." She always comes on, with the Bangles, with Matthew Sweet, or with other artists she works with, like Andrew Brassell, etc. And those other musicians came on, not like Susanna's backup but as fellow musicians, on equal terms with her, and she says, "Here WE are! Allow us to share our music with you." They don't work FOR her, they work WITH her. Susanna has always been, in my opinion, by nature and at heart, a collaborative artist, always working as part of a team, in songwriting, performing, etc.

[@cmiller623]

You capture her essence! Well done

[@maxthepupp]

This shreds!! Matthew Sweet doesn't get enough credit but, to be fair, its pretty hard to take your attention off Susanna Hoffs.🤘😎🤘❤❤

[@ianparks527]

I can apricate both ❤

[@ThisGuy76]

I've been waiting!

[@tomthalon8956]

Saw him in the Ventura Theatre. No louder band had I ever seen since West/Bruce/Lang when I was like-ahem- 10 years old.lol Anyway, Sweet was soooooooooooo good.

[@lthompson7625]

@@tomthalon8956 Not as loud as The Who Tom. My ears were ringing for days after sitting a few feet from the stage , watching them perform live 1971. Did see Mountain in Liverpool around the same time . Pete said from the stage , there’s a great band coming over to England soon named Mountain. Go and see them , so we did!

[@jake105]

@@tomthalon8956 - Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers 1989 The Boathouse in Norfolk Va. My ears are still ringing.😀

[@brianhaake2414]

If you are an American male and you don’t like this I will never be able to relate to you on any level😆✌🏻

[@Neilsmu]

And with that superb chorus chord change and harmony, Susannah Hoffs makes this song !!!

[@tonywethereld7429]

Now THIS is a great cover! All of them are terrific professionals, with the lead guitarist really standing out for me. Does real justice to NY's original (and truly wonderful) song.

[@dmccalldds]

I miss hearing some really well-written songs by Matthew Sweet. Love his voice.

[@Daburcor]

+Dana McCall I don't know if you knew, but he has a new album on the way this year, thanks to Kickstarter (tinyurl.com/nnxhcw7)! He says he's planning for it to be out sometime this summer.

[@indcore]

and he's TOURING this Summer...!

[@jtkriskey]

@rspfla I couldn't agree more! I have loved Susanna for over 20 years now, and I think she's still getting better.

[@bangesmith]

His emotion clearly outweighs his raw talent which is what makes him so great. His tone and style are unique, you always know when it's him playing or singing. How many technically proficient guitar players can you say that about? I'd take a great songwriter with great feeling over a great player any day. But that's just me.

[@tinfoilhatter]

there's only one matthew sweet~ what is it about that guy, i never even heard an interview of him but i bet he's a good interview, right? i guess i was a fan since 'girlfriend' what year was that, right?

[@tomthalon8956]

Yeah, the video quality is so amazing that I can't tell which is Susanna..........

[@neillawler3678]

My brother in law did pass away Lots of back stage lots of bands Lots of fun RIP Elliot

[@matt8863]

Whoaaaa...Matthew Sweet crushed this timeless track...Damn.

[@garypeatling7927]

Proper music

[@Daburcor]

They're both great!

[@amoruzz]

She's always super! The dude on the SG Junior is ripping it up! Nice.

[@kenlaughlin2068]

Wish they would do another album together all of them were fantastic!

[@michaelmartin5146]

A classic and always enjoyed when is springs up unexpectedly

[@TheAmilcar111]

One of the very few well done covers of this song ! The leadguitar-player is great !

[@hansedwards1799]

I am amazed at the progress Susanna has made in expanding her song repertoire, with increasingly interesting filmed stories and a variety of stage poresentations.

[@JeffW77]

This is terrific. Wonderful to see and hear Ms. Hoffs. Great guitar solo.

[@BlackStallionAAA]

Wow....such a great rockin' version of this Neil Young classic! The guitar playing is superb! Bye th way, Susanna's customary stance and playing is always a delight to watch. Great performance!

[@fabriziofinetti9364]

VERY GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@judasplow25]

This is the best version of this song I've ever heard.

[@artvallejos1460]

Naw.

[@saifonlawrence2044]

Get real !

[@georgebarry8640]

It's been a year since I heard this. The more I reflect on it..the more I hear the Paisley underground sound here. The same spirit that is in "Fade into You" by Mazzy Star. It's a delicate but beautiful spirit. It mesmerizes. And we live in an era of people overdoing EVERYTHING. And here we have the opposite. The most careful handling of sparce instruments and thoughtful vocal phrases. I am not so foolish to think everyone would "get this"....but for those who like a higher level of art......your ride is here.

[@SH-ud8wd]

That's how good Neil Young Songs can be.

[@fredsherwood9009]

One of my favorite songs and one really fun female lead!

[@BettinaBalser]

Susanna Hoffs + Rickenbacker = Perfection

[@marcmanis2970]

Thank you Neil for writing this amazing song

[@safuna170]

Kristen Chenoweth and Susanna Hoffs hugging each other at the end. Probably the first time either has hugged an adult in years without having to reach up. (A wonderful singer and an outstanding singer/actress.)

[@drvee1]

Too many people think Susanna Hoffs was just a cutie pie, sexy chick from The Bangles, but she friggin' ROCKS!! Then put her onstage with Matthew Sweet, with a Rickenbacker 325 like Lennon played in the Beatles, and the short black cocktail dress??!! Just pour ice cubes over me, and when you're done, pour some more....

[@charltor6]

drvee1 - She’s actually playing a “Susanna Hoffs Limited Edition Rickenbacker.” Only 250 produced and each has her signature on it. www.rickenbacker.com/news_item.asp?news_id=31&news=old

[@ericfreeman5795]

@@charltor6 Exactly. And her signature model is actually a Rickenbacker 350. She sometimes uses a Rick 360 12 string, and her Taylor Koa Wood Accoustic Susanna Hoffs Signature Model.

[@rays7843]

Indeed

[@user-pm6ed3ch9w]

I love her !!!!❤

[@WestVirginiaPatriot]

These two harmonize with the best of them! I have no idea how these two (Hoffs and Sweet) hooked up but they sound great together!

[@safuna170]

They were both in the Austin Powers "Ming Tea" band in the 90s, the spoof that led to the Austin Powers movies. I suppose they met there...

[@ericfreeman5795]

@@safuna170 Exactly. Ming Tea was an invention by Mike Myers and every member of the band had a name. Susanna Hoffs was "Gillian Shagwell" and Matthew Sweet was "Sid Belvedere". That's where they got the name "Sid and Susie" for their duo together. In fact, it was Mike Myers' then wife who gave him the idea of making a movie using his character. Mike Myers then brought Susanna's husband, Jay Roach, a young director at the time, to direct the film and he ended up directing the entire trilogy, and then the "Meet the Parents" movies. Jay wasn't well known when he married Susanna. He became a success afterwards, for those who think Susanna married for interest.

[@hearts4gyals]

Matthew Sweet’s first name is Sidney. That’s where Sid and Susie came from.

[@chrisgleason1344]

Thank You for posting this! I am bummed I wasn't aware of this collaboration then but love getting to it now. They are great together.

[@artmoss6889]

I love the original, but I actually like the faster tempo they take on this. The singing is great, the druming is locked in, and the gutars are fat and dirty in a perfect homage to Neil.

[@mostillone]

One of the best rock n' roll songs ever. Great cover.

[@MrTremewan]

One of my favorite songs, one of my favorite singers (Susanna) together. Can it get any better?

[@rogernichols8858]

Fantastic performance by all. Love Susanna and Matthew as well as the drummer and lead guitar player!

[@andyinoregon]

Because these four guitars and bass sound so damn good!

[@yesterdayproductions1019]

Excellent. Neil Young would be proud.

[@spamwagon]

Simply an awesome cover of a great song by 2 remarkable artists. I love how Susanna kicks it going into the lead break. Shes still hot, and can belt it better than ever. Sweet is...Sweet.

[@coravisser727]

this is fantastic i love this for ever /.

[@williamderickjohnson3986]

I look like Matthew Sweet. I wish I could play guitar like him too.

[@stephencrawford6082]

Wow, first time I’ve seen this. Excellent lead guitar and what more can anyone say about Hoffs, damn fine looking woman and talented too.

[@danstar455]

Was lucky to see him on this tour at Shank Hall (named after club in Spinal Tap movie). Quine is monster on guitar.

[@jayjaykingbee5566]

Julie Andrews did a fierce version "warm apple strudel and Shnitzel with noodles and a Cinnamon Girl, with Lagers she brings, these are a few of my favorite things".

[@tommegalis]

Some true bad ass stuff here!

[@humboldtgift9462]

Sweet version and these two are so cute together

[@paulamiles9559]

Wow! What pulcritude❤ lovely tribute to Neil's Fab U Lous song.

[@untlar1773]

A fantastic cover of a.n American classic. And Susanna Hoffs is the most stunningly beautiful woman I've ever seen.

[@richysuphiy]

One if my favorite songs! They do it well!!👍👍

[@judasplow25]

This was a complete eargasm!

[@melmortimer1545]

Nice one u tube....good work....xx

[@billnu]

Fabulous. Love the vocals and the killer guitar. Hell every player contributed to this song.

[@MadMax31577]

She still looks/is amazing.

[@punkmom08]

I am so jealous.... dammit suzanna hoffs playing with one of my favorite songwriters.

[@jondoe8889]

It never hurts to bring along Susanna Hoffs, a black dress and that black Rickenbacker! Not sure if she does much more than just strum, but she looks incredible doing it! She even had her own signature model Rick.

[@davidfields1991]

Whatever Susanna touches turns to gold; Queen Midas

[@blazak]

We need a Vol. 4!

[@C.Chandler_May]

I thoroughly enjoyed that.

[@markwalker8351]

Greg Leisz is the Right Stuff! Great cover! Thanks.

[@glt8696]

AWESOME cover!!!

[@LordKenebutch]

Excellent cover not too many can do Neil Young like this!

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope very poor cover...Need Neil

[@warrenbutterfield4208]

Denver…… lose the dope, it’s killing your important cells while you grow a fresh set of the ever-dreaded man teats.

[@JimiKool]

Excellent collaboration, and yes Susanna Hoffs is smoking HOT🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jimwilson2664]

My favorite Band and i have all the albums is the Beatles and you rocked it Rain was on the b-side of one there 45s cant remember A side at the momment it will come to me you made night wish i could hear you see you live but i would have to make a trip to California love you Susanna

[@scottwinfrey5436]

She's cool for sure. Anyone seen her Bad Company song video. It's awesome

[@LauraBlack-rp8js]

This is so good

[@ia5662]

Susanna Hoffs is still my crush, she gets even better with age I swear

[@sneezepal]

True, oh so true!

[@oceanofmusic8174]

I'm not normally a violent person but I will thumb wrestle you for her.

[@andrewalbers8293]

MAde in America and one of the great ones, for sure.

[@ricklewis5804]

ianA Absolutely beautiful and oozing with sexiness

[@finbah5706]

she is so fuckin sexy!!!

[@aaronyarlas3553]

Lead guitarist throwing in some gorgeous licks there

[@richardberry8830]

Man Matt & Susanna haromize fantastic!

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Well, alright, Matt, Susanna, and Jay! Great show!

[@scarletapril12]

Great cover!

[@chessmentor63]

One of the all time greatest covers in Rock history IMO. Neil is one of my absolute favorites, but I love that this is not a strict note for note cover like so many are. Susanna providing female vocals. The faster tempo. And the additional lead guitar. These guys put their stamp on a song that was already a classic

[@isozero7265]

Luv It!!!!!

[@user-if4qs3qo9v]

Only Great!! A Great Cover with My Music Idol.... Susanna Hoffs & also Matthew Sweet! Sid 'n' Susie* Greetings!!*

[@RobertLaberge]

I'm expecting their 2 cd's by return mail. Can't wait!

[@edwu8253]

Im lovin' this 👍

[@jonathanbirenbaum3643]

My favorite Neil song and no complaints here.

[@unstabledavid]

They do sound great together shes as beautiful now as she was 20 years ago met matthew years ago ..good dude

[@lefrauens]

Way to go Matt!

[@dontrockwobble]

From 2006, in case anyone was wondering. Awesome cover!

[@garysarratt1]

Love the Danelectro jangle & buzz.

[@inkydoug]

Now Susanna is the Cinnamon Girl in my mind.

[@mismay360]

I remember watching this on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Sooooo good.

[@kidoctane]

Hot damn.......two absolutely perfect pop voices rocking out ......music rarely gets this good for me

[@jasonalseth2010]

Susie with her #1 numbered copy of the 250 Rickenbacker numbered and put out 1988 and 1989 years. I have a cheap copy but love the looks of this guitar. Sue and Matt a good combo!

[@judetheneilyounggirl2358]

They sound great! But, oh shit! Matthew! Well, ok. His voice is still rockin'. I met Susanna at the Larry Holmes comeback fight in Miami, Fl. What a beautiful and talented woman. Love her! I've sung this song with the BOBBY FRISS BAND onstage in Tampa, Fl. I'm pretty sure Miss Hoffs does it better than me. How AWESOME!!