Neil Young - After the Gold Rush (Live at Farm Aid 1998)

Neil Young performs "After the Gold Rush" live at the Farm Aid concert in Tinley Park, Illinois on October 3rd, 1998. Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp in 1985 to keep family farmers on the land and has worked since then to make sure everyone has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001.
For more information about Farm Aid, visit: farmaid.org/you...
Farm Aid's performances are donated by the artists in order to raise funds and raise awareness for family farmers. They've raised their voices to help - what can you do?
Farm Aid’s mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Farm Aid artists and board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Margo Price host an annual festival to raise funds to support Farm Aid’s work with family farmers and to inspire people to choose family farm food. For more than 35 years, Farm Aid, with the support of the artists who contribute their performances each year, has raised more than $78 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.

[@10gutted]

One of the best songs ever written by one of the best singer songwriters in the last fifty years.When you see Neil in concert you know you are in the presence of greatness.

[@jofinsky8400]

Do you have any idea how many songs on youtube have a comments calling it one of the best songs ever?

[@gillygil8747]

It's worship. This is not just another song. Neil connects with the Creator. He brings me with him. The Creator loves it. This is making a joyful noise to the Lord.

[@gentleraine480]

Could not agree more…

[@ethanhill9460]

That's right. Loved his work since I was in very early early teens because of the lyrics. This song examples exactly why I listened to the video and remain prayerful he passes painlessly.

[@unnamed_Art]

we have bob dylan too dont forget that lol

[@danielevans9379]

“Thinking about what a friend had said I was hoping it was a lie” One of the greatest songs ever written.

[@robertcanham1271]

why did i have to get so old to appreciate this. I read the comments and realise I can't improve on what they say

[@rossthompson6866]

We are blessed to still have Neil Young among us 🙏

[@LesSmith45]

this man is a genius. He looks like a bag man. If you seen him on the street i bet 99% of the people would think this man is a bum. Yet he is one of the greatest artists of my lifetime. I am very lucky to have been born in 61. I got to live through all these great artists. Its a shame they are dying out and you rarely hear their music on the radio anymore. Unless your on the oldies station. What a shame todays youth has zero clue of the music that is out there and is fading away. WHAT A SHAME!

[@jodithomas9303]

LesSmith45 my 15-year-old “discovered“ Neil by hearing me listen to him and has become such a fan! So he is still catching new ears and impressing young people even today. There is just no one like him on the planet. ✌️☮️

[@darlalong1957]

My late husband and best friend...turned me on to Neil Young...forever grateful...

[@hollyholy5362]

It's sad to think so many great artists will leave us in the next decade or so. I am on a mission to see as many as I can before they hang up their guitars for good.

[@cledithmartin452]

Been a Neil fan ever since I was old enough to ‘understand’ and ‘feel’ music. Not just ‘listen’. 20 years old about to turn 21, and Neils hymns keep me going. Listened to him my whole life though, just really started appreciating him when I was in my young teens. There’s still some hope for humanity. 😉

[@FaqueGoogle-wo6ip]

one of the greatest? ehh

[@philcarmichael6090]

I had just reached my teens when the Great Neil Young released Harvest. My god what an amazing litany of songs this master has penned, perhaps the absolute pinnacle of singer-songwriter capability and soul altering presentation. I was lucky enough to live near and in the Santa Cruz, Calif. area when he did a lot of, spur of he moment, el cheapo gigs for $5. in clubs around town. Holy crap I am one lucky guy, Thanks Neil, my life is better having lived it with your songs to hum.

[@jodithomas9303]

Phil Carmichael Well said! ✌️

[@johnpenner2632]

You lucky bastage ! I would have given anything to see Neil Young in that era.

[@melorafoy7109]

I think this is my favorite Neil Young song. It is so evocative and visual.

[@LevAsaf]

unreal

[@trple2]

prob the best. helpless great too.

[@pattywykes5873]

Same

[@Sparky-rn6gl]

Got to see CSN&Y in Portland OR June 16, 1970. Amazing concert and Neil was always my favorite.

[@diannalamb6277]

The Vietnam era was a rough time . Neil does a beautiful job of giving us a few glimpses of it. He's a great artist . One of the greatest of all time.

[@armadillotoe]

I was a senior in High School when this came out. It still takes me on a journey.

[@munsonHOF]

Neil Young simply one of the greatest rock and roll musicians and song writers of our life time.

[@99rkrouse]

Amazing how young his voice still sounds.

[@benbarclay5546]

"How "Young" his voice still sounds... :)

[@zappadali8696]

What I love about him is it’s not a “great” voice. It’s unique, FEW musicians you can recognize on his level. Long live Young

[@danieleventura3810]

And how Neil too! ;-)

[@mariapiacrapanzano4028]

Every time I listen to You dear Neil mi heart gets broken.... Simpy fantastic 😍😍😍😍

[@iankleinberg49]

First heard this song in 1970 and it still holds a special place in my heart beautiful

[@davidcohen1977]

A man who saw what was coming....love & peace

[@i_be_labrat]

Was lucky enough to see CSNY live...Neil did this song on that organ... it was amazing.

[@martincowley6500]

First heard this when I was 15. Blew me away. ! Legend. Neil !!👍

[@dantrav1927]

This was written the year I was born, and I’ve been listening to it for 42 years

[@Ireland617]

I can't even begin to explain how much I love this song. The first time I heard it was on the radio and it was sung by Prelude. I have loved it ever since.

[@hbennett5640]

I like your name, it's awesome♡.

[@ThirdEngr]

At 50 years old (in 2020) this is still a fantastic song.

[@jezzamarkham5285]

I just remembered that the harmonium was given to me by my eldest brother when he went to Thailand to robe as a Buddhist monk in 1975. There are a lot of gentle people from those years and my brother and Neil Young are just two of them. p.s He is still a Buddhist monk and a wonderful person.

[@gordonm7038]

The knee pedal gives the swell a louder sound. I love Neil. Rock on my friends...

[@mikesaunders2470]

This guy's music is so sublime and satisfying.

[@dgaydos]

My life's love Paula♥left first 6 years ago for our new home in the sun. My tears flow yet once again as I listen to this song; though I know with certainty I'll follow her sooner than I realize ♥. Beautiful rendition of an amazing song.

[@richardf.kerdasha9515]

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR SONGS NEIL HAS EVER SUNG, SO I AM HONORED TO SHARE THE LYRICS WITH ALL : Well, I dreamed I saw the knights In armor coming, Saying something about a queen. There were peasants singing and Drummers drumming And the archer split the tree. There was a fanfare blowing To the sun That was floating on the breeze. Look at Mother Nature on the run In the nineteen seventies. Look at Mother Nature on the run In the nineteen seventies. I was lying in a burned out basement With the full moon in my eyes. I was hoping for replacement When the sun burst thru the sky. There was a band playing in my head And I felt like getting high. I was thinking about what a Friend had said I was hoping it was a lie. Thinking about what a Friend had said I was hoping it was a lie. Well, I dreamed I saw the silver Space ships flying In the yellow haze of the sun, There were children crying And colors flying All around the chosen ones. All in a dream, all in a dream The loading had begun. They were flying Mother Nature's Silver seed to a new home in the sun. Flying Mother Nature's Silver seed to a new home.......

[@tubes5150]

I was so blessed to see Young perform this just like in the video . Most times he plays on piano . It was the best song of the night !! It was CSNY in either 99 or 2000 . Philly Pa .

[@terencepat7301]

Beautiful song - one of my favourite songs of all-time.

[@i_be_labrat]

I got to see Young play After the Gold Rush on that pump organ live in 2000 when he was touring with CSN and Y..... it was Freaking Awesome!!!

[@drprecious]

Neil you're THE BEST SINGER STILL PLAYING I love you

[@jodithomas9303]

Love love love this! Thanks Neil, for all the music and for your integrity. Keep on rockin’ ✌️☮️

[@mikewinkelman7015]

A treasure to all mankind.

[@steveg6978]

Saw him a few years ago at red rocks...my ears are still ringing

[@googull271]

Neil is so cool, play this on an old pump organ. Awesome!

[@nessumsar95]

Neil my old friend ! How I love the all the songs you've written. And of course, this one, is so realistic !!! All the governments have always been trying to find a new home on another planet in our solar system. Neil Young is a foreteller and an excellent songwriter.

[@robertspence831]

Love this guy so much....

[@serendiptyi]

Damn, that was just exactly what I needed tonight, thank you.

[@JoshuaGarrison93]

my favorite Neil Young song

[@dreamwell2020]

This song could only have come from a dream. Neil pays attention to that stuff.

[@spiritofanu3112]

Been thinking of this song a lot today with the war in Ukraine and how close we are to a WW again. Praying for a resolution soon. Bless Ukraine! 🇺🇦

[@gordonm7038]

I love Neil. I love organ music. The first time I heard Bach's Fantasia time stood still. The grandeur overwhelmed me. Neil clearly gets a big jag out of his harmonium. Long may we run!

[@climbnride58]

Neil, and Townes Van Zandt are probably the best two songwriters that I've heard.

[@anthonyjackson5996]

What can we say he was one of the Most Talent Musicians Ever!!

[@tubes5150]

This is Young’s best version hands down !! I saw him with CSN perform this in Philly . Best song of the night !! May be even the best song I ever got to witness live . Yeah !!

[@kittywisdom4534]

Luv this performance of his song. Beautiful version. Thanks!

[@ianhamilton2035]

Got to see this live, the organ just blows me away!! 😃

[@leonardogarcia1628]

one of my favorite songs that song based on mother nature, i hope that everyone will not forget sir neil young. bless you sir neil young

[@belindacarrington5506]

This is not one of the best songs ever written. It is THE most beautiful song every written.

[@soumyadeepchandra4271]

i agree Belinda

[@keeneyeful]

What amazes me about Neil Young is that he can go from something crazy like Rockin' in the Free World with a guitar, then THIS, with a pipe organ and fricken harmonica! 🤔

[@lynngregory393]

First heard this played by our teacher in Latin Class . More years ago than I care to number but can never forget.

[@80rae]

This was around the time I saw him...maybe a couple years after this, my very first concert was Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young when I was about 5 or 6. My dad had great taste.

[@user-lw9hl1go8p]

Well, I dreamed I saw the knights in armor coming Sayin' something about a queen There were peasants singin' and drummers drumming And the archer split the tree There was a fanfare blowin' to the sun That was floating on the breeze Look at mother nature on the run in the nineteen seventies Look at mother nature on the run in the nineteen seventies I was lyin' in a burned-out basement With a full moon in my eyes I was hopin' for replacement When the sun burst through the sky There was a band playin' in my head And I felt like getting high I was thinkin' about what a friend had said I was hopin' it was a lie Thinkin' about what a friend had said I was hopin' it was a lie Well, I dreamed I saw the silver spaceships lying In the yellow haze of the sun There were children crying and colors flying All around the chosen ones All in a dream, all in a dream The loading had begun Flyin' mother nature's silver seed To a new home in the sun Flyin' mother nature's silver seed To a new home

[@jordanbeaulieu]

The songs even clap proof! Beautiful!!

[@floralynn4052]

This goes out to the great Mr. Depp. I hope your future is even better than your past.

[@jennaswens5653]

He is a true musical artist

[@desertratt52]

I've always loved this song. Love Neil Young!

[@garywest7483]

This song gave me some enlightenment when I was in 5th grade, still feel it

[@angeloiodice9304]

This guy was a legend from the day he was born.

[@jezzamarkham5285]

How strange ! I was just playing this on my guitar and i thought i'd listen instead. This is the version i picked to listen to and i couldn't believe it, the first time i ever played this myself was on a bellows harmonium exactly like the one in this video!! I played it on the harmonium because i thought the sound was perfect for this beautiful song. That was twenty years ago , how strange !!

[@WeFrost62]

How strange!! I was just thinking this song in my head, reflecting upon life in the U.S. in 2017. Never heard this version before. Then I saw your post. Now we're both strange. *smile*

[@jezzamarkham5285]

We Frost . As some people say "There is nothing stranger than life itself". Stay safe, happy and well in yourself and i hope life treats you the same.

[@gordonm.7387]

+Jeremy Markham Great words Jerry. Long may you run. x

[@gordonm.7387]

+We Frost We are indeed Frosted over. Rust never sleeps. Isaiah 53 in the book of life. This mortal coil will soon expire. ..

[@mervynwright6196]

In its own right its just simply the verse of a bloody great anthem. Go with jesus

[@philipjardie7970]

If Bob Dylan was a man of his times, then Neil Young was a man of the future. When listening to this song, think of films like Intergalactic and the many others since that tell of a world polluted and destroyed by mankind and mankind's subsequent search for new worlds to inhabit.

[@mikeschoell1170]

What a great. Tune awesome one of my favorites

[@edwgwilym]

Another one of those anthems proclaiming to us the new age that never dawned…

[@trple2]

It's wrong the way everyone turned on the guy. He went too far but when they start saying he's not any good or his music isn't meaningful anymore it's just too much. There has to be some respect for what people have done and who they are as human beings. Even if Young didn't even abide by that standard this time around there should be some grace given and understanding. This song is one of the most beautiful pieces the world has ever produced.

[@gordonm7038]

The paddle Neil is shifting with his knee makes the organ “swell” in sound. I only found that out today!

[@nicholas_scott]

Gordon M it works like a volume control. It has the effect of briefly opening “all the stops” wide

[@MerliRivas]

My favorite hehe best song

[@jmlrs9]

Wow! 20th century. ❤

[@FinalCodKillOfTheDay]

these farm aid concerts were amazing

[@starrider4878]

Flying Mother Natures silver seed to a new home in the sun 🌞. ☝️💜💫

[@joeydelarosa7163]

The great Neil Young does it again through the "After the gold rust." 👍

[@geosutube]

Loved this from the moment I heard it. Lost track of it years ago, found it here on KZbin. Still love it.

[@SnowyJane]

Those harmonica bends were so choice

[@TCBElvisAPresley]

I'm not sure I _totally_ understand the meaning of this jaw-dropping beautiful song, but it is incredibly moving.

[@coralkarina333]

I think it is about seeing a UFO/UFOs.

[@user-pu8uf3ex7p]

It's about the end of our time on this planet.

[@LabRat1963]

He is a very humble man....

[@serafinbaconga2332]

My Favorite Song After the Gold Rush 1972

[@jeffrey19771000]

what a talented bloke.

[@drpeterthompson5894]

my hero. Neil Young number uno! Amigos...

[@malibuphoenix1029]

An almost beautiful song about the nearing Apocalypse 🦄🙏💖🕊

[@rogerrrubin]

Well, I dreamed I saw the knights In armor coming, Saying something about a queen. There were peasants singing and Drummers drumming And the archer split the tree. There was a fanfare blowing To the sun That was floating on the breeze. Look at Mother Nature on the run In the nineteen seventies. Look at Mother Nature on the run In the nineteen seventies. I was lying in a burned out basement With the full moon in my eyes. I was hoping for replacement When the sun burst thru the sky. There was a band playing in my head And I felt like getting high. I was thinking about what a Friend had said I was hoping it was a lie. Thinking about what a Friend had said I was hoping it was a lie. Well, I dreamed I saw the silver Space ships flying In the yellow haze of the sun, There were children crying And colors flying All around the chosen ones. All in a dream, all in a dream The loading had begun. They were flying Mother Nature's Silver seed to a new home in the sun. Flying Mother Nature's Silver seed to a new home.

[@MARPLERED]

Absolute dude 🤟🏼

[@jaysonmanabat568]

Yeah keep on rockin.salute you sir.idol Neil Young.

[@alcapone6736]

Happy Wedding to Daryll Hanna..Neil Young..👍

[@williamthrem6662]

To not like this is to not like music.

[@christophernolind4325]

2022 and still bad ass song

[@darinjames3313]

NEIL.....then more......NEIL....thank you for NEIL

[@paulschutt1812]

This message is to Neil, from a fellow Canadian, I have been that guy, laying In a burned out basement, staring at the sky.....love you're music man, hate your views....if it wasn't for people like me and many others, folks wouldn't have the right to express beautifull views through music. Its ok to sit atop the hill with millions of dollars and bitch about the rich(you see the irony here). Truly though its those of us who volunteer to serve the greater good, hoping for peace in the world, doing our on hands best to help others, that will never get rich, we pay. be well

[@williamwebber2862]

+paul schutt Paul, I understand where you are coming from....I once got into an ugly ordeal with Joan Baez, she was pretty drunk, I will give her that. I have been an inner city school teacher at a high school with 93% poverty for 29 years now. Primarily, I feel she started shit with me because I am a white male.....I look very much like a worn inner city school teacher, and all I could think about were all of the photo ops that Joan had accomplished over the years...pictured in N Vietnam, Castro, Labor, salt of the earth.....and I sincerely question all of that now as it pertains to her anyway. I think some are sincere, can't blame a person for making an economic fortune, and Neil does often appear to be involved in various social causes. I grew up listening to Joan since I was a kid in the 60s....owned all her records and saw her plenty of times. Haven't been able to listen to her since.

[@MW-xm1rc]

How did his fingers not burst into flames? You know that old pump organ started out life in a church.

[@LetArtsLive]

this is the song of songs.

[@eriveltonascimento7061]

please come to Brazil...... amazing

[@stepbro8426]

i remember my two uncle in cavite tito noel and tito dante

[@Kiiba88]

LYRICS Well, I dreamed I saw the knights in armor coming, sayin' something about a queen. There were peasants singin' and drummers drumming- the archer split the tree. There was a fanfare blowin' to the sun that floated on the breeze. Look at mother nature on the run in the 20th century. I was lyin' in a burned-out basement, with a full moon in my eyes. I was hopin' for replacement, when the sun burst through the sky. There was a band-playin' in my head, and I felt like getting high. Thinkin' about what a friend had said--I was hopin' it was a lie; Thinkin' about what a friend had said, hopin' it was a lie. Well, I dreamed I saw the silver spaceships lying,- in the yellow haze of the sun. There were children crying, and colors flying- all around the chosen ones. All in a dream, all in a dream. The loading had begun. They were flyin' mother nature's silver seed, to a new home in the sun. Flyin' mother nature's silver seed To a new home...

[@johnnyappleseed4492]

Such incredible song writing just wish I knew exactly what he was thinking when he wrote this.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

It was written for a film that never got made.

[@briankreezan9500]

@@scottslotterbeck3796 Never knew that,,,Let's hope it plants a seed in someone because it would make a good movie...Young is a fealer

[@musicwritingdentist2325]

Share with your posting 🎵 song. Thank you so much :)

[@JeraldGonzalez-vb7uh]

All around the chosen ones

[@patriotkoblensky6377]

massive hidden meanings.....everything is about the relationships of earth to sky....remember what is real? ....remember you are of earth and sky

[@prakashthakur1207]

"Original never get's old"

[@ageingviking5587]

Dennis Hopper had an idea, Dean Stockwell wrote its script (never to be watched) but, Neil Young made a beautiful song about it. Odd the way life happens. !

[@garyfernandez4099]

Nice song

[@patriotkoblensky6377]

remember OUR SUN IS YELLOW....ALL DAY LONG

[@klondike316]

Awesome.

[@davemcbroom695]

Most of my friends don't get this song and it escapes me.

[@haraldtreber7710]

Brilliant 😍😍