Neil Young - Heart of Gold (Live at Farm Aid 1985)

Neil Young sings "Heart of Gold" at Farm Aid in Champaign, Illinois on September 22, 1985.
Neil Young is a co-founder and board member of Farm Aid, along with Willie Nelson, and John Mellencamp. The three agreed that family farmers were in dire need of assistance and decided to plan a concert for America. The show was put together in six weeks and was held on September 22, 1985 in Champaign, Illinois before a crowd of 80,000 people. It raised over $9 million for America's family farmers. Performers included Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, B.B. King, Loretta Lynn, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and many more.
Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's Board of Directors in 2001 to help further Farm Aid's mission of keeping family farmers on their land.
For more, visit www.farmaid.org/youtube

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2024. WHO'S STILL ENJOYING ?

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me

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Me.

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Just discovered now for first time lol. Love it!!!

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Over here 😆

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Here again. From Japan!

[@reececrull1205]

I remember sitting next to my best friend while Neil played this, we both had tears in our eyes. He has the kind of presence that is very unique. His talent is amazing.

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Me too but life must go respected for goďs

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To

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정말 대단한 닐입니다.

[@laurasupko]

Been searching 😢 though I found him but not sure now 😢 and I am 62

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Go to 62 im april 3. Yuo is New yong?​@@laurasupko

[@edwardenashllig1143]

My dad passed in 2017. This was at his funeral. I chose it because it sums him up. Rip dad I miss you every day.

[@grahamcarver4527]

Sorry for your loss ☮️

[@samson4077]

My Dad was aggravated by my playing guitar for years , and then came a time when I would be playing guitar and singing and he would say play "Heart of Gold". I miss him very much , and I played this video tonight (new years eve 2010) for my Dad. ..............................

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It's now 2025 who's still here enjoying this masterpiece?

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Where do you live that it is 2025?

[@noela.rodriguezjr1169]

I'm here. All for it.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

@@craigslist5213HE LIVES IN FAIRYLAND😀

[@talesfromtinpanalley-thedo6198]

This is the best ever live version of this song. SINGS IT LIKE HE MEANS IT! Angry with irony and love . The genius that is Neil Young. No other!

[@ahedisangtam6729]

This song is bart of my life ❤.I have been in Asia and I've been in Europe in search of a head of gold, finally I got someone and soon I'll ask her for a coffee, wish me luck.

[@gorn_fremen]

luck

[@NoreMac_RePooc]

good luck, kind sir!

[@nickdoornbosch]

Neil. No one in music is you. No one in the country is you. No one in the world is you. Keep on being you. Inspire me, the country, the world.

[@donnamarie6527]

I just wanted to say that I love Neil's "Old Man" and "Heart of Gold". Those two songs will forever remind me of my mom, Frances D.Goldsworthy, who died from cancer on January 4, 2015. They were her favorite songs, and my son, Mark Jr., would play them on guitar for her this past summer, as we sat outside in the sun. It was a bright spot for her as she suffered in pain from the cancer. We actually wanted to mention this in our mom's obit, but found out later that there was not enough money left for us to even publish an obit in the newspaper:(

[@youngcardinal4487]

R. I. P 🙏🏽💛

[@margaretclifford1730]

so right....i had my mom till 99 with Alzh....tough woman....ty

[@worzle1]

A little group from "The Threshold Choir" came and sang to my wife every week for over a year (she had ALS). Their visits were precious.

[@johnmarshall1527]

Donna Privigyi ...metoo

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Donna Privigyi

[@hansbenedickvelasco2511]

A legendary piece of music, this is a timeless song.... ❤

[@briandaly42]

LOVE IT

[@rsohlich1]

This song is just perfect....Neil is my favorite living musician now. Hope he sticks around a long time. Long may you run!

[@GymAndSun]

My uncle played guitar in bands for fifty years. Got to sing Neil Young songs with him 2 weeks before he died of excruciating brain cancer. Didn’t know it at the time but it’s a cherished memory.

[@tuandao7894]

I want to live, I want to give I've been a miner for a heart of gold. It's these expressions I never give That keeps me searching for a heart of gold And I'm getting old. It keeps me searching for a heart of gold And I'm getting old. I've been to Hollywood I've been to redwood I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold I've been in my mind, it's such a fine line That keeps me searching for a heart of gold And I'm getting old. It keeps me searching for a heart of gold And I'm getting old. You keep me searching for a heart of gold I've been a miner for a heart of gold. And I'm getting old.

[@singingindark12]

This song is TOO BEAUTIFUL to be called Oldies... there are many songs that never age.. this song is surely one of them..

[@firstclass253]

HEAR, HEAR from Michal Pober in the Czech Republic :)

[@freddricos]

just heard my brother just passed away he loved this track rest in peace MARK HINTON ,,,

[@CHlEFFIN]

I’m so sorry for your loss brother

[@worstknightmayor4439]

He grew up 20 minutes north of me in farm country near Little Britain and I grew up listening to his music

[@muhammadislam5138]

So you carry a heart of gold too! Oh, by the way I love Little Rock and any name that starts with Little ❤️

[@BeyondTheMind007]

Funny enough his voice isn't the greatest, traditionally speaking, but the mere fact that he writes his songs, plays them, and harmonica/vocals. He's a gem. there's just something about him that screams star. He's gained his respect. Very much 1 of my idols, and the reason I play harmonica

[@Majic88888]

I guess you could say the same about bob Dylan

[@8bitDude0]

All the singers who can't sing too well but sing regardless showcase a lot of passion and I think that's more beautiful than talent.

[@olivealbers2478]

Ageed

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@@Majic88888 Especially Bob Dylan

[@delmercody877]

Me and a couple friends bought a Neil Young box set after a good friend of ours passed away back in the mid nineties!! Listened to it over and over for days!! Yake!

[@amnaysifaw8387]

A song that is half a century old and still fascinates its lovers. amazing !!!!!!!!!!!

[@fernandoinsociable4846]

God this is making me cry. That opening strum...dedication to mothers...damn.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

No complicated soloing...no intricate music..just a guitar, harmonica and a straight-forward song!

[@teenouvo]

คนไทยก็มาฟังเหมือนกัน ^^" " THAILAND " *

[@andrewchristeson822]

The opening riff will grab you and the rest is a blessing. He found his place in my heart a long time ago. I did not discover him till I was in my 30"s love it.

[@c.chelseathedog7987]

One of the first I have learned on the guitar ! Neil is always a great guitarist and singer! The texts are all that I love ,I and I try to live my life in this way!!

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Cantor De Respeito Música Mistura Arizona

[@kevinboyden3815]

Isn't it AMAZING what 3 men and a mission accomplished without Politics skimming the cream off of everything but its true intention, TO HELP OUR FARMERS IN NEED, Success by music and caring, Gotta Luv This Stuff !!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA !!!

[@EcoHumanist]

Have loved Neils Music for almost 30 years - Love the versatility and heart he puts into of his life songs....

[@davidkerns2048]

One of the few and rare people who paved the road of excellance in the classic rock workd...

[@Jackg1949]

I love this song, and a big fan of Neil young and all he did for our farmers as my family were dairy farmers. Sadly the biggest farmland owner today is Bill Gates, at 72 it’s hard to to comprehend this..

[@samueladams4218]

And why do you suppose Mr. Gates is buying up all this farmland?

[@tylerdurdan6668]

i m born 1974 late...and i like it makes me dream of better times...greets from germany

[@rajennaidoo7546]

I grew up with C S N And Young in the 60s this guy is a legend, and also there music,I'm 69 and from South Africa. Thank you for the music.

[@adamnshirokunpositivemindp2040]

I was bron 1985 same time on this concert ! This is the Song for my Love of life ! Really matches my real life, listening without boring ! Life is learning ! God bless You Neil Young !

[@coupe662]

Same here. Well spoken👑☀️

[@derpking356]

I was 14 when I went to this show in Champaign, il. Hundreds of shows later Still one of the best! Great memories

[@jackkallemdjian3945]

There’s so much more to Neil young he cares about his people and country

[@sangruangkomolmalai2969]

Neil Young you are great singer of the Poor Man all the time . I believe in you forever .Your song can never die . Sorry my english no good .From Thailand .

[@tomohawk5567]

Sangruang Komolmalai you're English is just fine

[@mikoajdariuszmackowiak2141]

Love from Poland :-)

[@Teacher-lj6in]

So true !well done your English is great!!

[@bardfield7674]

It's my favourite song.His voice so amazing. Love from Thailand(คนไทยด้วยกัน)

[@cougars5499]

Bad English tho

[@joeysmith5250]

Neil Young and his music have had a profoundly positive influence on my life, especially musiically! I just wish he and his art lives forever, I wish I could meet him personally and express this to him.

[@willdoug6604]

Neil Young is timeless he is a legend in my books :D

[@briandaly42]

Love you NEIL YOUNG

[@mlcluvs]

Neil Young has that certain sound so distinctive as does Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp. THE GREATS OF ALL TIME! AND DONE SUCH BLESSED THINGS FOR OUR COUNTRY AND FARMERS THROUGH FARM AID. THANKS TO YOU MASTERS OF SONG AND TALENT. ALSO DAVE MATTHEWS GETTING IN THERE! ALL WITH A Heart of Gold!!!!!

[@denisedillon1475]

NELSON,YOUNG AND MELLCAMP DEFFINATELY THE BEST.

[@joycejeffries7465]

It's too darned bad that our "Lawmakers" don't care 10% as much as our Musicians. The MUSICIANS Have HEART but the "Lawmakers" are merely self-serving parasites who make our problems worse!

[@chefgiovanni]

You got that right sugar !

[@denisedillon9727]

Right on Joyce! I somehow neglected to include Willie Nelson

[@dustofftheoldgamer]

sometimes his music is so overwhelming in such a good way love neil young

[@tamiholmgren6589]

This Song Reminds Me Of My Good Friend James of 31 years This Spring!!! He Would Talk of This Song And Mentioned That Its Very Rare To Find & To Meet People *With a Heart ❤️ of Gold * Thanks Mr Neil Young ***‼️🎼🎹☮️‼️🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼‼️☮️❤️‼️‼️

[@CEKCooking]

I am from Taiwan and I wish I have the privilege to listen to his singing this song live.

[@DanDDirges]

'I want to live, I want to give". Probably the best lyric in rock and roll history!

[@JesseJames-yk8fh]

Rock n Roll will never die......I love you Neil....your songs changed my life.....rock to death.....

[@kylehegedus5498]

Hey hey, my my

[@abvlogtv]

My favorite song of Neil Young .

[@kordier]

God bless our friend, Neil Young. Happy bday, old man!

[@laurasupko]

I am searching for a heart of gold 😢 thought I had it but I was wrong 😢❤

[@gbayaraa123]

Still listening, still searching for a Heart of Gold

[@reywilliamr]

i've played this song a million times and realize my thearpy dog rachael has been my heart of gold for 13 years and we are getting old

[@dvader4731]

reywilliamr yes god bless

[@dannyheather8680]

8m

[@dennismcgrath5181]

Great Singer, Great Song, Great Music.

[@jodyvance4114]

GOD BLESS NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE!!! 😇❤️🙏🏻

[@xenpai137]

Those 13 years comments are precious 🖤

[@johnthomson8332]

Talk about talent, how the heck do you sing, play guitar and harmonica at the same time.

[@jackkallemdjian3945]

He’s that wicked smile love him❤️

[@nadialemos4110]

Liindaa!!❤❤

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A wicked smile ha....(3).

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[@spiritanimal8836]

My favourite song in the whole of existence!

[@MrTopdogger]

right here...my dumb-ass could've rode my bike to this show, but I was a close-minded 16 year old metal head. When I look at all the legends i could have seen that day-major regrets. Although i have seen a few including Neil that was one of my biggest concert mistakes by far.

[@bonnieabbzug]

I had tickets for this show, but I missed it because my little sister was in a serious car accident. Life happens. "No ragrets."

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Area5

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[@didiberger4521]

Wir hatten Spaß und es war eine traumhaft schöne Zeit. Gibt's nie wieder. Diese unbekümmerte Zeit des Glücks und Geborgenheit.😢😢

[@gordotonko1321]

Thinking of my cousins in 1973, Howard and Connell. great music in 2020

[@billbright1755]

Lord,, don’t let my dreams run dry, give me the strength to plow another round.

[@jensroggenbuck5551]

Great! This song will never die!

[@damienblanchard4993]

Has anyone checked on ol Neil lately? Long live him.

[@JesusFlores-wp3mt]

Remember my mom hearing that song n crying .and I love it that song.thx for singing that song..

[@Enzo0137]

The experience of seeking... and finding... a "heart of gold" is wonderful!!!!

[@IncrediguyPro]

He's gotten really good at the harmonica over the years...

[@cricketbat09]

Watching in 2018. 33 years later it still sounds good

[@spmoran4703]

I have found the ONE with the heart of gold . He loves the music of Neil Young too.

[@JBN945]

Who is listening this Song in 2019#

[@gerhardoberkofler7786]

mhathung jami ...here in AUSTRIA too... very good to listen to...awesome😊!

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Me

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me live in Thailand

[@DarkWhiteCrow]

I dont plan to stop

[@e4803598]

Always listening .............

[@LeconsdAnalyse]

This song never gets old.

[@rammetje2117]

Born in 1958 and still listening to Neil!

[@abneracuna9339]

Neil young one of my music idols...thanks KZbin ...

[@BritPopLivesOn72]

There's something cool about this version. It's like more upbeat than usual

[@marcelhamelin310]

the omission of the word never is constructive

[@kylevillagomez9475]

Marcel Hamelin What is the relevance to his opinion?

[@atsstockburn]

I can't help but to comment on this. It's his utter conviction on this version.

[@sidspinkfloyd1]

This takes me back...never gets old...totally love this song..like a fucken hurricane...

[@maryjohnlomerio5658]

i was struggling to learn how to play the guitar when my father told me that i should learn the basics of heart of gold. of course, it was never easy- i don't think i quite learned how to play it. but i was glad he introduced me to a great song, and to neil young for that matter. that was 13 years back. my father died seven years ago.. i remember him every time i listen to this song. brings out good old memories. :)

[@markintveld1]

45 jaar geleden heb ik neil young leren kennen. hij hoort bij de familie. en nog steeds kippenvel van zijn muziek. hier is alles mee gezegd.

[@nk8633]

Gives me hope.

[@MultiHelio12345]

❤❤❤ Eu estou ouvindo e assistindo agora em 2024!

[@mindybroffmantakara8287]

In concert this an extraordinary song of Neil’s and with the first cord I just got chills ✌️🤙😄😎🎼

[@playstation2bigs]

21st century music hasn't a clue about quality like this

[@josiephillips6145]

The first song I learned from my daddy on the guitar. I was born in '78. Heart of Gold, Needle and the Damage Done, and and my #1 favorite song of all time, Comes a Time... Thank-you Mr. Young. You helped a struggling 9/11 Vet through her toughest times with your songs. You'll never be replicated nor forgotten ❤

[@LucasHenrique25]

"On my birthday yoü sang me 'Heart Of Gold', With a guitar hummin' and no clothes, This time I'm not leaving without yoü" - Yoü And I ♥

[@grrbear6300]

old songs never die Neil,thank you

[@pcassidy92]

i have tickets for farm aid next week in hershey...ever since i was 7 years old i have loved neil young. its crazy i got a guitar for my 7th birthday, and this was the first song i learned, now i have the opportunity to see neil and an assortment of other legends live..thank god for this music

[@nicolavivarelli4127]

Great Neil. Great performance and great year 85!

[@ginesitopayasito]

Preciosa canción, en la voz esencial y familiar de Neil Toung, con si Heart of Gold.

[@markmcintosh2276]

The guy on the viola made my day. His just jamming the first part of the song. Haha it’s great. Legend.

[@honorladone8682]

Thank you very much for this. Beautiful and true. Philadelphia USA

[@sharondillon1780]

I hope you all find that heart of gold

[@KentvanKuller]

Throughout the years this guy is "getting old." He's still Young to me! Kent van Kuller has a Heart of Gold

[@marichusobejana7350]

A song that always keep me smile especially during my college days 1980s with my best friend .

[@yayabrubi5785]

i was born june 1970 but i alwaus heard this song from my brothers. love this song my fav song from.niel young .

[@denny.wanderer]

wow this version is so great too! I really dig Neil Young! 24 y/o from germany :)

[@lazargrbovic5358]

Gute Musik

[@conse01]

270 people with Hearts of Stone

[@rimamaroc6685]

484 now 💔

[@shimmerymermaid2649]

in my media collection, included is an audition tape that I submitted to a then local2me broadcast station. One of the quotes I included on the back of the cover, was ... Neil young: "I can stop looking, because I've finally found the heart of gold I had always been searching for."

[@ShareeAnneGorman]

Five people "dis-like"? Five people with Hearts of Stone.

[@johnnybowman4653]

He plays this in its simplest form no hammer ons or slap strings

[@corywurdemann4414]

Neil Young does not even have to try and rock and be cool it just comes to him Naturally.

[@Teacher-lj6in]

A great live version of the slower original ,.as a kid every oke with a guitar was trying to play this awesome track,classic memories ,thanks for the music Mr Young!

[@Tanacarroll]

Beautiful words! I grew up in a wonderful era and have nothing to complain about. I wished my children and grandchildren had the same type of childhood. Not in these crazy times. 💗 God Bless America!

[@sidspinkfloyd1]

Great to see Neil enjoying himself....great stuff...we are all getting old.....

[@judybrown7518]

Love this music beets today’s music and so much love to give love love you Bobby

[@ekubo0037]

I HEARD YOUR SONG SINCE I WAS 7, NOW I`M 42 I STILL LISTENING TO YOUR MUSIC AND MY CHILDREN TOO. (BONG FROM PASAY, PHILIPPINES)

[@grannyjudi1]

love Neil back in the 70s on our hippie farm...now an old hippie still love him,,,he is one who has never sold out