Neil Young - Cowgirl in the Sand (Live at Farm Aid 2000)

Neil Young performs "Cowgirl in the Sand" at the Farm Aid concert in Bristow, Virginia on September 17, 2000.
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/youtube
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?

[@stevestanko3868]

I'm watching this, in 2024,anybody out there with me?

[@valeriep-t8u]

I’m here, too! Rocking out to Neil!

[@joetupa9407]

@stevestanko3868 Still to this day. This, old CSNY, and the Stones. Classics never die.

[@travis2001]

He was pumping out masterpieces for 30 some years, consistently. One of the most talented musicians I've ever seen.

[@dancedeern]

he´s done his first music in 1969! i mean this a bit more than 30 years!:-)

[@johnwalls7170]

Who's watching this masterpiece with me in 2020?!! ❣️

[@twoZJs]

4.5K . This does not get old.

[@jimbenson4139]

me

[@phil429147]

I am brother. Listening to Neil Young since '69.

[@johnwalls7170]

@@phil429147 that's what's up!

[@marioborsboom2358]

Well i’am😉

[@stevestanko3868]

Most underrated guitarist ever, hands down, I'm just saying.

[@bobbyhall3866]

Totally agree

[@arsenalpete1]

People always say the best is elvis and the Beatles ,but I can tell you the greatest ever is Neil young, i am 70 years old soon and heard it all, believe me Neil young is the greatest ever, will ed Sheeran and adele still be producing world class music at 74?

[@bah667]

im with arsenal

[@vallipherson6453]

Adele just might

[@iamgort70]

60+yrs here bro...TOTALLY agree mate!!...and I have seen all my favs live...Neil/Dylan/Bowie/Freddie/Fleetwood/ & others... ect...BUT....Neil really does bring his 'A' game to a Concert! He's amazing live.!

[@deanpierce4909]

@@iamgort70 me

[@arneemilbredland2339]

You know the answer, my friend. NO!!! Neil is still a driving force. That`s why we love Neil.

[@darrelldenney9531]

I'm 63 years old. Hendrix and Neil are the greatest artists of my lifetime!

[@wayneelliott7011]

63 as well. Jimi Hendrix (Experience), Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Howlin' Wolf are the 3 Greatest Of All Time.

[@hartmutpreu8112]

Yess! I am 64.

[@HarvestMoon21]

@@wayneelliott7011 59 and agree with you both. But I sure do his harmonica, does strange things to me, or at least that's what he says...🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@wayneelliott7011]

@@HarvestMoon21 While I much prefer Neil with Crazy Horse (and similar), have to say any time I hear the track Harvest Moon that sends shiver's down my spine.

[@kimkennedy4048]

@@wayneelliott7011 Not familiar with Howlin' Wolf, but if you've got them up there with Neil and Hendrix I'll have to check them out Any particular songs I should look for?

[@cindyeckhoff8969]

When Neil gets his "war dance" on, there is NO better!!

[@HarvestMoon21]

@Cindy Eckoff..you said it perfect. I was actually trying to smo, then I seen yours . NEIL YOUNG & Crazy Horse, tell a story, love it when they get to really experience of their Genius, Brilliant absolutely brilliant❣️ ✌🏼🕊️

[@juniorjohnson5961]

He goes to another place 🕊️✌️

[@HelsinkiFINketeli_berlin_com]

The most american guy, more american musician hard to fathom.🇺🇸 America always sounds like this to me 🇫🇮.

[@HelsinkiFINketeli_berlin_com]

@Mild Child And that's the reason why, perhaps.

[@MA-sk4fg]

@@HelsinkiFINketeli_berlin_com exactly my thoughts !!!!!

[@MrNategriffin]

thankful that neil young is still with us.

[@artwilmeth6944]

And yet our small family farms are disappearing at an alarming rate.

[@bluesyoucanuse1861]

With us and still shredding!

[@janetkriegl6720]

@@artwilmeth6944 But there are many new small farms cropping up. At least in California, which has the 5th largest economy in the WORLD. You're welcome!

[@johnpaine5059]

A 77 year old Neil Young fan in New Zealand from the very start just keep watching him on KZbin most nights this album is the classic

[@linfreeman5574]

So , we are now in 2024 -------- We can play any music we want , instantly , thanks to Tidal , and all the rest of the streams out there ----------- but i quickly learned that Neil is still in a different league to all the rest ---------- ------------------ Thank you Neil , for years of PLEASURE

[@KristinePurnell]

One of the legends !!!!

[@siriosstar4789]

i remember when this first came out , maybe 1968 or so ? it's been a long time and i was ripped on mescaline and mushrooms that night . took enough for five people accidentally .had to sit down in a corner of the room at a party in SanFran . my spine began to heat up and i sat bolt upright as this came on the stereo. must have been about fifteen people in the room and no one said a word or moved as the entire album played without a break . it's impossible to explain in words the feeling in that room . it's as if the entire group were transported to another dimension all at the same time with neil at the helm of that mind ship . truly psychedelic .

[@user-hx9oz8ys4f]

I am the cowgirl in the sand . We love you Mr Neil ❤❤❤

[@mirosuni]

Awh,.....

[@DawnHaugley]

are you sure..there might a few of us still around lol

[@erixxxblue2698]

I'M HYPNOTIZED BY THAT GUITAR SOUND

[@noplugs02]

I might be old... but I got to see all of the cool bands!!!!!

[@renatawarec]

Same here!you'll never see this again.

[@grannyjudi1]

amen me too!!!

[@KoxxMobilhome]

What is old!!!

[@noplugs02]

@@KoxxMobilhome 73. Class of '65 rocks!

[@KoxxMobilhome]

@@noplugs02 I am 66,still rocking amigo!

[@cynthiabrown4918]

my generation had the BEST music of all time

[@innis52carra]

I bet your parents said the same thing ....

[@garymorris6449]

amen music of all time

[@fdllicks]

yes,you did. And then some. That was the understatement of all time.

[@foghat111]

I agree

[@ericunderwood9674]

@@innis52carra I was going to say... right up there with the Big Bands era.....you ever listen to big band era...Glen Miller... Tommy Dorsey etc.. great stuff! Herb Alpert! Ok my parents were old! Didn't come along till Dad was 44 but I'm more blessed for it! Eric Underwood class of 81 Downey High School California

[@evanschubert1113]

Out of all the great rockers of his generation, I don't know if anyone aged with so much energy left for live performances. You can still feel all of that energy he has in his soul for this music. I think that you can feel that the artist is tired of singing and playing the same song over and over but Neil plays it like its his first time and last time whenever he plays.

[@SuperTruetunes]

just like Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, Omgosh their Winnipeg live concert for the province of Manitoba 100 Birthday celebrations on Saturday August 28 2021 was electric!! Just like this terrific performance by Neil Young Whoo hoo🇨🇦 Can catch through the CTV app.

[@bmojo7118]

Elvis Presley. Link Wray. Neil Young.

[@bmojo7118]

Well said sir.... NY is still having fun you can see it in what he does.

[@phillivanilli26]

David Gilmour rocks harder at 75 than he did at 21😃

[@josephmeltzer2726]

I saw The Who two or three years ago and Rodger and Pete still rocked it pretty hard

[@jimrebr]

Watching Neil rock is the best thing for quarantine blues! Man, I remember when this album came out, 1969 & I loved it then & love ❤️ it now!!

[@joeblow7941]

jimrebr me too!

[@benfritz3176]

The year I graduated high school. Great to be young in those days!

[@linomcd2193]

Enjoy listening. I am a big Young fan too, but only 24 years old. Saw a couple of concerts tho and he is still such an inspirating, great musician. I listen to him for 14 years and I will for the rest of my life.

[@charleswilliams8368]

KSAN FM in San Francisco played Down By The River a lot when it came out.

[@terrymoorefield5918]

One of my favorites too

[@yoursoulknows6444]

My favorite Neil Young song - and he has so many amazing ones... the guitar in this omg a thing of beauty. Yes my generation had the best music... sensational.

[@MichaelJohnson-fu8uw]

From my favorite Young album, "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere."

[@charlessouthgate606]

Many opinions

[@cathystruska1558]

I grew up in the 60's 70's, and 80's and so on. You're right, it was the very best time to grow up with ROCK N' ROLL! One of a kind Neil Young!!

[@artvallejos1460]

@@cathystruska1558 The best 9 minutes and 9 seconds in the history of Rock N Roll.

[@TLF1]

@@MichaelJohnson-fu8uw When I 1st heard it it wasn't my favourite but it became my favourite since. Funny unonly starting listening to all Neils 70's Albums about 3 Years ago. I knew the hits obviously Heart of Gold Etc but All Neils 70'S albums are outstanding. Neil's now my favorite Artists of All along with Oasis and U2.

[@user-jw2zf3rq3o]

I’m still watching this right now! Love you and your music brother Neil young Keep rocking Thank you

[@GilbertoGonzales9664]

staying at home to fight this virus and neil young reminds me of the times and places of my youth, great to be sixty

[@sharoncox7797]

going on 61 this fall n so glad we had all the grea musicians ABB Neil and so many more got to a lotta them Live

[@tallboy2234]

gilberto gonzales 64 and rocking out to this🤟🤨

[@ellief8524]

60 here as well in August

[@GilbertoGonzales9664]

@gary avona i was born in a 3rd world country, my teen years were ruined as our country, ruled by a dictator, is under martial rule. Music was our escape...

[@bushbasher85]

9 minutes would be epic for any musician. For Neil Young it seems condensed,

[@82accs]

Neil's guitar leads come from some place most of us could never imagine, he can't hit a bad note even when he does, and it's something we just want to hear and can never get enough of..... Best way I can explain my feelings for this great music!! Let's just listen to it again!!👍😎

[@mirosuni]

He surely has the respect of all that is for sure -- good man/great talent and kind person.

[@elizabethhanlon3969]

I would love to go In 2024!!Neil Young, You great and dancing rocks!❤❤❤

[@dreembarge]

I ask myself who is better, Stephen or Neil, and I realize they are two brilliant stars shining equally bright in an absolutely amazing constellation.

[@ericandal9082]

Neil Young 1 is the favorite singing artist of all time... God blessed Idol....

[@ejr5480]

Words cant describe Neil.Young. Just be.happy you were alive when he was. Never be a talent like him.again.

[@chrisweidner4768]

"happy you were alive when he was." Nice sentiment. Yes, we are very fortunate indeed.

[@kimdeaton8321]

This is the song that made me love Neil so much!

[@spellingquestionable]

Jt Williams - What a sweet thing to say.

[@lindabutcher7014]

YOU do KNOW that NEIL YOUNG is "ALIVE" AN WELL RIGHT???? 😍 🤠🏜

[@lindabutcher7014]

NEIL YOUNG IS ALIVE!!!

[@kimberlyfox]

I'm also watching this in 2023 and it's still a masterpiece!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MarcosBryant-lj8zi]

What do you admire most about Neil

[@bluesyoucanuse1861]

Totally agree in 2014!

[@artvallejos1460]

Ladies and Gentlemen The One and Only. Greatest Of All Time. Neil Young

[@DJThorb]

I love how this 50 year old song takes me back to Tossa deMar, Spain, where Neil and Santana were the only North American music tapes I heard in the clubs and on a little cassette player on the beach. 1971 was an amazing time

[@zipcode9]

2022 and Neil Young has his own style that nobody ever will come close to. He's amazing.

[@bopshi]

THIS SONG HAS BEEN ENGRAINED IN MY PSYCHE SINCE I WAS 5 … thanks dad! ❤

[@codypulley7682]

I'm 61 years old and man does this song bring back some memories. Mostly good and some not so good. Yet we still call them the good ole days

[@ellief8524]

100 %

[@thomasschuler8870]

Happy Birthday! Neil Young wird 75 "Hey Hey, My My...Rock'n'Roll will never die"

[@jeanettebujold5306]

Sound track of my growing up. My parents were pseudo hippies so I grew up in the 90s listening to this.

[@MarcosBryant-lj8zi]

What do you admire most about Neil

[@deathfromthewoods]

Heyy, me too Born in 1990 and Neil has always been a Part of my life

[@buckcubmandingo6772]

I had put Ole Neil down for awhile, and when I picked him back up, he was still smokin

[@ellief8524]

LMBO!!

[@Luke-do1ek]

Lol great comment

[@hansg.8557]

I watch this masterpiece in 2023. Who else?

[@jamespriest9658]

Pretty sure he reinvents himself every second, and the miracle of it all is that he is exactly the same.. how beautiful of a soul does that take,.

[@thomasvovakes8999]

I am thrilled to say “I WAS THERE” loved every minute. The performances speak for themselves!❤

[@sharonhouser7838]

Superb Mr Neil. I am one of your favorite fans. I be was at this Farm Aid . Loved your music. We love you Neil !!!!!

[@bluesyoucanuse1861]

I’m totally jealous you were there

[@sussexshelah8852]

Thanks, Neil, for keeping me company during this shi--- shut in time. You make me feel 20 again. LOVE you still.

[@mangeotchristine4752]

Neil you are thé BeSt......

[@sjholmwood9852]

Hard to believe this was 20 years ago. He’s (they are) amazing. Wish I had seen them live, but this is great too!

[@sjholmwood9852]

@Neil Young Wow, thanks Neil! Is this really you?

[@johntunney569]

I’m listening to this in 2023. Bought the album when I was 17. Got me into his music for good. Still one of his best tracks ever along with Cinnamon Girl.

[@DawnHaugley]

indeed could not agree more

[@Nancy-nc4sw]

It's 2023. Neil Young FOREVER.

[@neilyoung1925]

Hello Nancy! How're you doing? Comments like this are priceless, Thank you❤️ it's nice meeting you here.

[@mikef7619]

Spent part of my university grant on this lp in 69. Worth every penny.

[@trondcatoeide3643]

I live In Norway and Neil is the best ever. I have listen to his music almost every day since 1970. He never stop to impress me.

[@williamcobb2997]

This is one of the best things I have ever seen or heard he will never be replaced....

[@keithlegge6848]

Epic performance from Neil's best band.

[@jcdc1824]

I remember this one. Sweet touch with the piano, the back-up vocals and wicked bass line! Thanks Neil and thanks from the farmers!

[@Freedomforall1290]

Truly a rock legend, long live Neil Young ❤🎸

[@marycatherine5439]

Neil Young human, poet, writer, eccentric , loving, mysterious unknowing of nothingness, undivideded in strength ......always.....exceptionally Neil Young.....Words are simply letters creating notes for the higher consciousness of expressing art in the purest form for others to share with each other......Cowgirl in the Sand .....Its the woman in you that wants to make you play this game!

[@franklewisjr6071]

The poet created this masterpiece many years ago. Still one of my favorites at any tempo. Thank you Neil! 2023 and still moving forward!!!

[@susankremp744]

Once I listened to Neil and now I don’t listen to anyone else.What a wonderful talent.Thanks Neil for sharing your gift with us.

[@kevinkurtz4194]

Neil is just too cool all his earlier jams can't beat it

[@claudesaintpierre7352]

I'm a french fan of Neil Young for 50 years and it isn't the end, is it ?

[@ludofuzz3012]

J'ai reçu le dernier aujourd'hui. Album plutôt court pour du crazy horse.mais du bon, du pur , du lourd. Si une tournée est prévu ça va être énorme

[@cruisinonaduck]

Here in 2020 from Ontario Canada. Proud Canadian of Neil. ❤

[@glenhaywood7620]

omemee!!!!!!!

[@dtkb3883]

Who’s watching this in 2024?

[@dana.4230]

Hoping he pulls this out of his bag of tricks on his ‘24 tour with the ‘Horse.

[@dtkb3883]

@@dana.4230 same! Seeing them in London, On this summer. What about you?

[@stevestanko3868]

I am 💯.

[@jstephencooper4816]

Texas (in tears) listening to the MASTER!

[@bluesyoucanuse1861]

Me and I’m seeing Neil on May 17th!!

[@jamieleeroth7682]

Neil does what he wants, never trying to be anyone but himself, he's not a very fast guitar player but nobody can do the same thing as neil young, how he moves, bending the string, making music, those are all extraordinary...

[@reynaldoaldover2179]

Neil is amazing keep on rocking man!

[@tagaudi]

That is a classic. I love how thay play to one another and feed one another. Young is such a great performer. And the band are fabulous

[@michaelcegielski8859]

They used to play this stuff on the radio. Not anymore

[@user-wc2zu9jo3x]

Willie and Neil, you still continue making beautiful music in 2023, ❤ God bless you both

[@captofthestrad]

Neil Young, proof Old Guys rock.

[@cathyparker8565]

Thank you for this music.

[@BullCricket75]

Neil, you're the only one who get it. Keep on rockin in a free world❤

[@jasperred5641]

ya mon

[@billcostello5602]

The Soul of Music never dies. Rock on

[@frodoggbooboo]

Neil shows it is possible to have endless creative cutting edge variations on a theme.

[@robertoramirezcruz8735]

Neil Young is still awesome 😎😚! Love him! Rocking!

[@michaelgordon2326]

He"s timeless

[@Treaty6ix]

Listening to some good ol’ Neil Young for my 22nd birthday. I’m so thankful that I found his music when I did ❤️

[@juancorreasjc]

Neil Young is a big wonder as a man and musician , i almost love all his songs , one of the best . Everytime he touch me .

[@jamesmcdonough5906]

Neil Young was one of my very first concerts I attended back in the 80’s.....and,still to this day...one of the best....

[@michelepfaff5363]

2022... still a masterpiece!!

[@pbesmer]

One of rocks greatest songs. A masterpiece

[@RobHollanderMusic]

About Joni, isn't it?

[@MitchJohnson0110]

Just here to remind everyone that Neil Young invented the Grunge genre.

[@InAtlasAtLast]

Just here to look for comments like this

[@newsnowadirondacksredux360]

Just here to pick up old hippie chicks.

[@newsnowadirondacksredux360]

Oh and TSOL NEDIB

[@continentalgin]

Way before Cobain.

[@Dakdedrocks]

@@newsnowadirondacksredux360 .....noroM

[@ednalherault2001]

one of Neil's best songs and oh can he play that axe. thanks to Willie and Neil and others for supporting the tiller of the land, our farmers.

[@malclee5949]

@@micktilden6498 I'm 71 years old and I count Neil as being alongside my musical hero Paul McCartney. Both greats.

[@davidnicholsoncole3961]

One of the best ever!!

[@iriscabrera2488]

Neil Young is awesome. Love the way he sings and the way he moves to the song. Bless him. Rock on Neil.❤✌

[@bc40ton]

Neil's foot tapping 4 on the right and then 2 with the left just shows he's fully into the jammin' while he rocks out these classics like a Boss!

[@acdebiase]

I'm watching this in 2022 and still lovin' it

[@bluesyoucanuse1861]

And me too in 2024!

[@napili5470]

I can still remember seeing Him in Berkely or might have been Oakland Coliseum, He was Rockin then and still Rockin now and that was 1969.

[@ritarcad8994]

His passion for the music is magic!

[@marialissa11]

And still listening in 2022 never gets old! Outstanding Artist

[@howardbuckley4491]

71 now and I'll never get tired of this one!!

[@jpwhiteside3768]

@@howardbuckley4491 ME TOO

[@tpstrato2270]

age 68 here still playin this music in 2023

[@p.m.j.schellekens550]

it's hard to discuss "colors or taste" but you can't deny Neil Young is a musical wonderboy with also great lyrics - thanks for sharing !

[@keithrussell5917]

The lead guitar pours out of his soul, he feels the music like no other. You can see he is in a groove by the way his body moves. Bless him.

[@jerseygirl9603]

He is Neil Young - the guitar god… so yea you’re exactly right.

[@hollybischoff7490]

Love, Love, Love this song. Never was long enough. But I'll take whatever I can of anything Neil young does or EVER DID !!!! LEGEND NO DOUBT !!!!

[@chuckthesham5195]

I remember when "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" came out. I was fifteen years old, and in the process of making some mistakes that would come to ruin my life in many respects. But having Neil and his priceless treasure coming up at that time is something I will never forget.

[@jeffreywalker9507]

Making music for 50 years , you can't touch that!

[@geoffbell9670]

I I shook hands with Neil in 1982, in London. Love that man!

[@randypotter7379]

I'll bet he didn't even charge you for it.

[@bobrobert8708]

I know, I know, you ain't washed it since (smile).

[@cashopa]

I was thinking the same thing. Never met him or been to a concert sadly.

[@anniebrownsimon7713]

Me too

[@leslie1977]

Thou shalt have no false idol

[@Prettymumzzy]

This song will always be one of my best.

[@arquitectostar5714]

*LAURIE GADD-MCCABE ENJOYED IT ALSO. HARALD.*

[@michaelserby7697]

Outstanding song ❤🎶🎵🎶💙

[@mangeotchristine4752]

Il y a t'il une personne qui parle français dans la salle .....????? Moi j'adore Neil c.est toute ma Jeunesse ....et encore sa Music est excellente.... Beautiful Man......super Boy.......

[@mangeotchristine4752]

✌️🙏😅💟❤️🌼🥀🙏🦋✨🌻😅✌️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@conniemcgowan3838]

You are my performer I love you and your family man you are great 💋

[@dharmabeachbum6330]

This video of this performance belongs in a time capsule. Wow!

[@mindstash704]

Neil is intense when he gets in his zone. I've seen him working behind the scenes and he rehearses as if he were playing in front of an audience taking breaks to correct things so when you see him on stage, what you're getting is an extended, amped up version of where he's been at working it out in a rehearsal studio and following his active muse. He loves to play and find new musical ideas and is as genuine as they come.

[@horseygurl143]

Love how he gets the beat with his entire body! I bet he listens to hip hop nowadays, in the closet!

[@frodoggbooboo]

Intense is healing. What you see and hear is what you get - the gift of music given wholeheartedly. Go Neil.

[@ugmodude]

This is a trait he shares with Keith Richards, oddly enough. Must be part of the whole genius bag, man...

[@marks4209]

One of the greatest session drummers playing here (Jim Keltner). Also, Duck Dunn great bassists. Played with Muddy Waters, known for the Blues Brothers

[@marks4209]

Also, think Richie Supa is on the Telecaster in the back!

[@stackystackpole8826]

Neil Young fans favourite song--what a line up--Spooner Oldham, Donald 'Duck' Dunn, Ben Keith,Jim Keltner

[@rozny1980]

thank you sir

[@patrickcortinovis3878]

Also Pegy and Astrid Young

[@goodoldbill2840]

The Godfather of grunge, always true to his muse. Everybody knows this is Nowhere changed my young life.

[@randydubesky5581]

Digging the drums!...,and that raw sound!

[@maurobricalli1779]

Neil Young, un artista vero, grandissimo cantautore, poeta ... GRANDISSIMO.

[@deniseray9354]

Brings back memories they had so many musicians not entertainers that's why they are still popular good talent never goes away

[@Elchamuc020]

Hands down one of the best jams of all time prove me wrong

[@francinethompson2848]

Beautiful! It's now 2021 and still such a masterpiece.

[@InAtlasAtLast]

This transcends time

[@lukejanssen3539]

Will always be one along with many of his other songs

[@fredgrant7774]

You have only made 6400. Sence 1985. That's insane

[@LeroyKinkade]

Love Neil, he's the only guy to make an american crowd go quiet }

[@michaelserby7697]

There is no one like Neil Young. ❤🎶🎶🎵🎶💙 🇨🇦

[@desireemccoy1157]

Wonderful Soul Soup Goulash OnTheRox Beeson and FRIENDS

[@allendanielson3165]

Neil Young was put on earth to play that guitar !