Neil Young with Willie Nelson - Four Strong Winds (Live at Farm Aid 1995)

Neil Young performs Ian Tyson's "Four Strong Winds" with Willie Nelson and Mickey Raphael at the Farm Aid concert in Louisville, Kentucky on October 1st, 1995. 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?

[@rigelmoon9030]

Ian Tyson just passed recently. He composed this beautiful song for the world to love. Thanx Ian. Happy travels.

[@rollowarlin8450]

My mom was born in Alberta. She's gone now, 94 good years latter. Song brings her memory back to me.

[@MelAms-yt8bk]

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[@MelAms-yt8bk]

Nosi balasi

[@paulasommer2922]

So sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful song to remember your Mom.

[@user-xy1sj4zn4s]

Yes,off course..!

[@davidhardwick3816]

Gotta love Neil and Willie - if you don't you have no soul.

[@lorenzadion4645]

I remember my husband passed away 4 years and 1 month, he knows to sing and guitar his favorite Niel Young, I am very sad if I heard this, I love very much my husband, thanks for posting this song, watching from Ilocos Sur, God bless you sir

[@margaretasmedberg1794]

Love!

[@Backdraft47]

❤

[@leonidatayong8635]

One of My favorite songs year 1970's

[@richardbishop7392]

Great song Mr. Neil Young Live!!!!-04/26/2024/ And you're band great music you play- Richard Bishop Spartanburg South Carolina ❤️❤❤❤❤❤❤/

[@Rosemary-rh7nt]

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[@ianmacnaughton1987]

At 84 this reminds me that there is still hope in this troubled world

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

Support America’s farmers!

[@janefletcher9593]

I’m 82, He ,Willi not only fill me nostalgia but make realise how lucky I have been to have gone through life with them others

[@ranger1496]

Jane 85 here 🤠🤚 total agreement

[@ginnyscott7255]

Just turned 65 and been listening to Neil since I was a kid in New Brunswick, when I was 18 I followed my boyfriend out to Vancouver and now we live in Alberta and have been married for almost 46 years.

[@dbh931]

Ginny, I was born in Chandler, Quebec in 42. Moved to Montreal, then St. John's, NB. Parents born in Saskatoon. Been to Alberta, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario. Been a fan of Neil Young, Paul Anka, Celine Dion, and so many from Canada. Live in North Carolina but still miss Canada.

[@user-of1jl5te8d]

Thank you for reminding me how blessed we actually 😂❤

[@larryvillemaire]

RIP Ian Tyson, the writer of this brilliant Canadian anthem.

[@wyliepcoyotesmith6019]

Yes, so sad to loose this great Canadian song writer and authentic Cowboy!

[@davesteffin9012]

Great version,also the original Neil version with Nicolete Larson backing vocals off the album Comes a time is great

[@johne6081]

One of the greatest songs of its genre, reportedly written in less than an hour. When talent and inspiration meet, great things can happen.

[@johne6081]

@@davesteffin9012 I also like the Judy Collins / Glen Campbell duet, even if they have a little trouble synchronizing words in a couple of spots.

[@user-it6ht5pn6p]

What a great song ,makes me sad and happy,I enjoy listening to this song.

[@laurinewman7850]

Beautiful song ❤ Thanks Neil

[@ritamamavi6560]

I'm 72 years old now. Oh how I loved and love this song. Thanks. PNG

[@AndyGilbert-el5lp]

Hello Rita, how are you doing?

[@Skateboarding79]

I had just walked in the room, heard two intro notes and knew it was Neil. Willie is playing Trigger. Great song and performers!

[@douglaskaufman4411]

Neil is a gift to our planet . . .

[@ronnymatthews4133]

Rest in peace❤ 4 strong winds,4 STRONG R.C.M.P OFFICERS❤ 😢❤😮🇨🇦😇😇😇😇💟💔💔💔💔💕

[@malonesinclaire9201]

Memories, thank fully good memories of my youth…a reminder it was not all bad,but also lovely and loving. Thank you so much.

[@lovesallweneed]

I love all his songs. Part of my youth. Now at 75, it brings back those wonderful memories. I got his vinyl.

[@jillschoenfeldwhite5534]

I was 75 when I commented on this video last year. I agree about all the memories everyone of Neil's songs brings back. Know the history of Four Strong Winds and know his fellow Canadian wrote this song and became the National Song of Canada. I was in San Francisco and Marin Co during Neil's career. I still have the 45 rpm Vinyl of "Heart of Gold".

[@markkaalvoet]

Wonderful! All the way from South Africa.

[@aaronbyrne1671]

I always love this song it just brings back good memories of being in Alberta a beautiful place here are to country music legends singing one best song ever wrote in life of country music. I know one legend said it was onebest song ever written by a famous country cowboys ian Tyson one of the greatest country male singers of Canada and neil young smileys bates and hank snow this song is A1SANG BY ANOTHER FAMOUS COUNTRY LEGEND NEIL YOUNG AND ANOTHER GREAT COUNTRY SINGER AND LEGEND GORDON LIGHTFOOT. LOT OF REAL EXCELLENT COUNTRY MUSIC LEGENDS FROM CANADA AND WOMEN TO . I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE REAL LEGENDS OF COUNTRY MUSIC FROM CANADA ONES THAY MAKE IT IN CANADA THEN THAY LEAVE AND MOVE TO OTHER COUNTRIES THAT'S WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND I GUESS THAY FIGER THAY WILL DO BETTER GORDON LIGHTFOOT NEVER LEFT CANADA A1 FOR THE ONES IN THERE OWN COUNTRY THAT STEAD

[@banquo80s99]

shed tears listening to this coz fond memories came back to me of early 80s in Manila slums while growing up, surviving crimes and drugs and whatnot. This song was my refuge

[@rickducharme7429]

I can't begin to explain how quintessentially Canadian that song is. The first time I heard it I was living in SoCal driving somewhere on a freeway, and suddenly I was grabbed by the lyrics and transported with a mad longing in my heart for my home in the true north strong and free.

[@pietrovs2140]

I guess I’m the only 17 year old Brazilian boy that’s listening to this masterpiece in 2024. Makes me sad to think about it, but unfortunately I think my generation is heading to a wrong path in music. It’s a bummer that most young people won’t have the opportunity to get to know Neil Young’s song. Anyways, congratulations to these musicians, they truly are a blessing to the this world and will always have a special place in my heart.

[@gcvincent3989]

You are a wise young man. Four Strong Winds comes from around 1965 written by Ian Tyson of Ian & Sylvia a iconic song from the folk music era. I invite you to take a listen to the original version.

[@pietrovs2140]

@@gcvincent3989 Thank you very much! Yes, I actually do enjoy a lot the original version, not only the song but the whole album “Four Strong Winds” by Ian & Sylvia. There is also Johnny Cash’s version which is incredible as well. Anyway, thank you, it truly motivates me a lot to continue to listen to these songs.

[@ValerioMansueti]

Also nice Tony Rice's version

[@beth3597]

You're not the only one but you are a very wise young man to explore the old greats in music.....there are so many. I have a 22 year old son who loves Rock and Neil. We are going to see him in May and I can't wait!!!

[@gcvincent3989]

@@ValerioMansueti There was nothing Tony Rice did bad. Just a incredible musician.

[@albertomagdua7109]

My name is Alberto,close to Alberta! How I like this song!

[@rva1115]

Thank you Ian Tyson, thank you Neil. I was in 8th grade when I learned this song. I'm 69 now. Still love it!

[@margaretmolloy257]

Rick Adesso .just love this song lovely memories it's Still a beautiful song 🎵

[@prairiemark4084]

I remember it echoing through the dorm halls when I went to college in Canada in the very early 1970s.

[@user-kb3tq5bb3b]

Willie knows how to fill in the blanks, man. Delicate without overdoing it eh ❤

[@deborahcarey5583]

Just love the harmonising harmonicas.

[@fuked8229]

I don't know where I am going... I guess, I will just stay. Love, John USA

[@user-hx9oz8ys4f]

Beautiful song . I have been a follower of your music since 1968 . I listen to you everyday. We love you Mr Neil ❤❤❤

[@donnareidt3473]

I love love this and all Neil Young’s music since the late 60’s and I was still in my teens Now all these years later and in my 70’s. I still can sing along and make my heart feel young and hopeful. I’m always grateful for this music no matter how old I’ll be. Thank you Neil Young and friends. Many Blessings To you Donna Reidt ❣️

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing?

[@patriciathewisher2315]

@@davidmoore2325 conversation too riveting for me

[@davidmoore2325]

@@patriciathewisher2315 That is grate my dear,where are you from?

[@patriciathewisher2315]

@@davidmoore2325 Mars

[@davidmoore2325]

@@patriciathewisher2315 I don't understand,am from houston texas usa,where are you from?

[@johntechwriter]

Neil pays tribute to great Canadian cowboy-songwriter Ian Tyson with this deeply felt rendering of Ian’s ballad about young love torn apart by this land’s vast distances.

[@milajulian3072]

I live all songs of niel young im one of his fans

[@spmoran4703]

Neil Young and Willie Nelson. That's made my day.

[@happycanuck5080]

To Neil and Willie for singing it, to Ian Tyson for writing it.....thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@janefriel6895]

Shout out for harmonica player.

[@brianb8516]

Willie sang? I must have missed that.

[@greatestchristian5913]

Whatever is to be done at God’s command, can be accomplished in His strength. All His biddings are enablings.” Stay strong and trust in Him that He is able. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

[@andresanario6663]

This song bring back d hands of time for me,, remember her when she left me without any reason

[@MacarioVillarosa]

Am 62 yold now mr young! Reminiscing my past...

[@scottmendelson2315]

Ian Tyson wrote such beautiful songs. Knowing it is time to let go, and not wanting to. What in human life could be sadder? Such a true and touching song.

[@anthonylucido4840]

Can NEVER be duplicated! Enjoy Neil and Willie ! Time is precious!

[@pbhoidale]

Neil has done it all and all of it extremely well! Mega.

[@suzannecoiro7526]

I love how Neil adapted this song. His guitar really adds warmth to a sad song. I liked the Ian & Sylvia version but there was a coldness to it.

[@virgenitafelisco3104]

Helu Neil young HOW ARE U GOD BLESS U ALWAYS ALSO UR FAMILY 💕💕 I'm ur fans 3 decades already passed by until now still streaming here n PHILIPPINES

[@ingridmaier8446]

Neil young

[@solace2023]

Happy to hear the harmonica players name: Rafael.

[@charlescohen6140]

4 Strong Winds and Don’t Look Back are two of the most melancholy penetrating songs ever. So beautiful and so sad.

[@devinsmusicroom4441]

Yes Farm Aid. Thank you Lord for the Farmers of America & Beyond. Please keep feeding us. Can I Get an Amen?

[@jnannathbasumatary8366]

True country music of lost time.

[@lucianonadalin4090]

Neil Forever Young the Best.

[@thebarrioticchannel101]

I'm turning 47 and remembering the days when I was a kid. Thank God, I was raised on a generation with music that makes sense such as this one! My sincere salute to these musicians behind these great compositions!😀

[@tonybarrientos6610]

Truly inspiring music

[@shonagoobie1153]

@@tonybarrientos6610 i agree

[@yanbenimurry3838]

@@user-re5zw6jq4o mm .. ...

[@davidmiles-hanschell]

I'm not far off eighty and this song is as fresh to me as it ever was.

[@patriciawright8786]

@@davidmiles-hanschell My dad lived until 101 & his mom to 103!

[@kevinkelly5984]

Brings back memories Of good friends that have passed on ,,

[@ephremebio9005]

How many years now I didn't hear this song, now it seems that Ill be in my childhood,those.days that never.forgot , those days that always be remembered, and always in your heart and in your whole years passed by...

[@damienchristian8536]

when legends meet. . . .look at mother nature on the run in the twenty twenty threes,.

[@geralddwyer3116]

For some reason, that song always touches me. Once in a while, mankind reaches another level. It’s usually through music

[@robbpowell194]

yep

[@susinbailey6125]

I lost my beautiful beloved husband and this song just makes me cry. I took a nap and found him on his knees face down in a pillow holding my hand.He was gone. Died holding my hand. Im just broken 💔 and I can't get past this situation. Im just do broken hearted I had to be hospitalized for a syndrome called Broken Heart syndrome.They have a medical term for it but I forget it. I am just broken.

[@fenderboy68]

@@susinbailey6125 Susin, so sorry to hear that. I can relate as I lost my wife & best friend in October. Life is different, never to be the same and empty. I hope you have family around you to help ease your pain. I wish I did..I sincerely hope you will be ok.

[@27031501]

@@susinbailey6125 So terribly sorry for your loss. Wish I could take the pain away. God bless..

[@27031501]

@@fenderboy68 And I sincerely hope you also will be OK.. So much pain in this world.

[@paulmiller184]

Ok. Thanks to Ian and Sylvia too. A year after that comment and a decade after this Young and Nelson version. It's an "accident".

[@ReneVillanueva-pm2kq]

Thank yuo for that beautiful music 😢😢😢

[@arnienelson6415]

I really wanted to go see this concert, but instead I went fishing up in Michigan for a couple of weeks. How wonderful it was, my trip and the concert. God Bless All !

[@edwardlowe7260]

PS I was in South Africa at the time

[@arnienelson6415]

@@edwardlowe7260 Wow, You involved in the aid project there, touch & go, Bro. God Bless

[@davidibirch3025]

Great Tyson song, sang and played by true geniuses of country music. Thanks.

[@jessicawiley7309]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere?

[@gojobuddy]

He can go rock his so-called freedom somewhere else. He represents anything but freedom.

[@willardjohnston2133]

I was at this show. A great day.

[@derrellthomas239]

Well.....why don't you just brag about it you lucky devil!! 😁😁

[@guneetlehl8098]

YOU TUBE HIDDEN GEMS ESPECIALLY IN THE COMMENTS Always loved this song It made me melancholic And I loved it for that Because who hasn’t lost someone or something? And Neil’s voice gets you that memory & that ache so well But it’s only now I realised it’s not a Neil Young song It’s Ian Tyson’s . A song writer from Alberta . And Neil happened to listen to it in a diner & would love to put in a coin in the juke box to repeat listen to it This is the beauty of listening to You Tube. And reading the comments from music lovers from all over the world … people like me . With stories to tell about their associations with songs . Like me.

[@juanitobocol741]

Thank you for these song, it reminds me of my childhood days. Thanks for the music

[@bertonphesao6477]

I'm just 35 but I can feel how 70,80 age feels to Nail Young songs back thr memories, the good days has passed. Wish you a long life

[@pauljess6276]

Beautiful!

[@davieskabaso8632]

NEIL has been an all time singer. His golden voice and his music so touching.

[@malcolmlyndsell5009]

I remember Neil way back playing live on BBC in UK 1970s , He made a huge impression on me , he just walked out sat down tuned up and gave the most genuine performance i ever saw. long live this troubadour

[@jessicawiley7309]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere??

[@tamaralee4435]

Beautiful... RESPECT 👉❤️👈

[@user-qf8yi2cd7n]

NEIL YOUNG, is a folk great singer thank you.

[@arlynperez6411]

Neil Young,the singer/composer i love the most before & forever,Im 55 now when im dying in my bed, i will listen to him until my last breath.

[@marisolbantilo6873]

Too much i love Neil young songs

[@alfonsojulianjr9113]

Love you much

[@DavidSmith-yl9uv]

Ian Tyson wrote and sang this song long before Neil covered it

[@eslo5917]

Hey, all the best to ya.

[@kellydave8754]

Hello Arlyn How are you doing?

[@susandowe8769]

This is the very best version of Four Strong Winds. With Willie and Mickey's superb playing of the harmonica, all live. Love Neil Young always and his music. Always.

[@cindiearmstrong6607]

Love Neil great human being 🙏❤️& of course all his music🙏❤️

[@sandyblood-fo9dl]

Totally agree ❤✌️🕊️

[@stephenclay7499]

What is name of harmonica player?

[@susandowe8769]

@@stephenclay7499 ....Mickey Raphael

[@bobelliott2748]

I wasn't Neil's music. It was a cover

[@bruce8429]

I always associate this with Ian & Sylvia, two more great Canadians.

[@francesreed7653]

New life, rebirth, new experiences. Together

[@bigthunder2860]

Being half Canadian and INDIAN,I love this song brother it's one of the greatest songs I ever heard frog

[@arriannetibigonzales4482]

3days wawwwww

[@garycosier9248]

Takes you home or anywhere you want to be. This song is always with me, it’s a comfort, an old friend. Thank you Neil Young

[@shonagoobie1153]

i agree Gary. shona goobie fb

[@redwoodrebelgirl3010]

Amen. 💗

[@fptamang4264]

ற;ஸ்ரீஸ்ரீஸ்ரீ

[@clarencemoreira5920]

I love good people

[@hollischarbo5170]

I was at the very first FARM AID. Amazing..

[@nancyrieger5615]

The most authentic singer-songwriter. I cried when I heard him at Carnegie Hall in 2014.

[@kellydave8754]

Hello Nancy How are you doing?

[@malonesinclaire9201]

Written by fellow Canadian Ian Tyson may he RIP

[@allansbullet]

Yeah, except HE DIDN'T WRITE IT!! And he's NEVER ONCE acknowledged who DID WRITE IT!! The only good thing to come of this guy singing this song is that the royalties paid for Ian Tyson's ranch!

[@jillschoenfeldwhite5534]

My all time favorite Farm Aid performance of Neil's with Willie Nelson and Mickey Raphael's outstanding harmonica playing!

[@virgilinsanandres7147]

very nice song idol

[@jessicawiley7309]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere??

[@OliverCar]

Love this song so much.. from Philippines

[@benmorse35]

Grew up in the 70's and love Neil Youngs music. This one is great. I wish he would keep his negative comments about my President to himself.

[@ritchiedelampasig1647]

I love this man Neil Young, his voice never changed

[@marthamarthalingo8269]

Me too! Just don't love his politics.

[@brucewilson1958]

A buddy taught me this song 40 years ago. It was a regular tune when we jammed on the front porch of his farmhouse. This is the first time I ever heard it outside of that context. Drifting back in time tonight for sure. Thank you.

[@dreamcatcher7939]

Music is timeless. And knows no boundaries. It is written on the wind and plays throughout Eternity in this vast Universe we, ourselves, travel.

[@pritamchhetri6488]

​​@@dreamcatcher7939 👍 to that mate..... Straight from the ♥

[@Franaflyby]

Two peas in a pod . Just WOW!! Do those people know how blessed they are to have been able to be there at the concert ...

[@jessicawiley7309]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere?

[@debrabrabenec3731]

I've loved this song ever since 8th grade in '69/'70 when our glee club student teacher taught us this song in 3 part harmony and we sang it at our Spring Folk Concert, accompanied on guitar by me and another classmate!

[@neilyoungchannel9541]

Hello, How're you doing? Thanks for been part of my musical craftiness it's been a long journey, and I'm nothing without amazing fans like you who appreciate me All love to you and yours ❤️

[@kimredden3119]

I love Neil Youngs version of this beautiful song. One of my favorites.

[@arielantoniocana3006]

me too

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Meraviglioso Willie con la chitarra...😊🤗😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘💓💋💯🌅

[@sabrennuahs]

It's nice to hear this song again !!!!! Nice music from good talented people too !

[@howardsardeson8392]

So sad that farmers struggle. Good for these guys

[@neoropie]

you sure did!..you live in the rich area of the USA now Right !..Congratulation!..ALBERTA is good luck now!

[@patrickstevenson8235]

Ive just read Neil Young's excellent book "Waging Heavy Peace".

[@TheJazzShepherd]

Neil is one of the greatest ever, just sincere as it gets...genuine

[@MartaLaura37]

Fantastic music and video

[@user-ui2bj2gz2t]

Willy Nelson go on Man Hey Neil Young Too. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@catmom1322]

Four Strong Wind=excellent!

[@ronybanaria5760]

Me and my barkada's are playing most of Neil Young's song in Tondo, Manila, Philippines wayback 1980's ❤🍺

[@mikenewks1937]

You're right...best version performed with real feeling by all concerned

[@Sally150]

I wish Willie had added his voice. His Spanish guitar work is beautiful.

[@raymondkahn3991]

Eliot Ian Tyson is alive and well and still singing at age 87 !!!

[@simonlin2758]

Very good

[@simonlin2758]

I like his songs so much

[@user-yq9se6xl2k]

Siripong good and like

[@jiehhsiang]

I must have listened to this a hundred times. What a fantastic version.

[@r.d.sandman6474]

It’s a joke-listen to Young sing it in ‘The Last Waltz’, now, that the best non-Tyson version.

[@rogerludwig7619]

And a hundred times before…

[@allansbullet]

You've obviously never heard Ian & Sylvia's ORIGINAL version!

[@jiehhsiang]

@@allansbullet I obviously have

[@OsmenaAbas-gh9vo]

Neil young my favorite singer 1983 when study in higchool in cotabato philiphines

[@jerrycahilig8972]

Nice a song,iwas a young boy i tell now never faded

[@marvindoolin1340]

I have loved this for decades. My wife and I performed it in small town celebrations I don't know how many times. Much later we learned there were copyright issues. No one ever came for us.

[@nelsonlozano5312]

two great country singers sharing the same stage..i was surprised yet happy to see willie nelson doing a "thing" with neil young👍👍👍👍👍

[@boneseraspe]

👍👍👍 The king is gone but his forgotten! Rock n Roll never dies! 07242020

[@pattypuddister8723]

These two LeGends n Video I’ve bin checkn n tis piece of Neil n Willie Excellent Video 👍

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song