first time hearing Neil Young Harvest Moon | Reaction!!

[@poloreacts27]

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[@BlackGuardXIII]

Thanks Polo. If you want to hear Neil kick it up a notch try Rocking in the free world, which he plays with the guys from Pearl Jam, or Hey Hey My My, by him with Crazy Horse.

[@johncampbell756]

Neil Young has a very challenging catalog. Some country and folk. Some blues. Some rockabilly. Some hard rock. Some extremely loud hard rock. Some electronic music which is extremely odd to watch live. And he jumps back and forth between styles without warning. Example, the release before this was a live set called Weld and a separate live disc called Arc created out of feedback. So each of the following are, in my mind, fantastic, but very, very different. The Loner Down by the River Country Girl (Crosby Stills Nash & Young, but he just had them add vocals to the completed track) Tonight's the Night Like a Hurricane Lotta Love Hey Hey My My (Into the Black) (Watch the "Live Rust version to see his stage show as the original version was recorded live anyway. Warning: It's possibly his loudest song) From Hank to Hendrix (from Unplugged) Bonus: I Got ID by Pearl Jam with Neil on guitar, recorded while Pearl Jam was his backing band on Mirror Ball.

[@spacecowboy6099]

Dont know any other way to contact you. Try checking out the band Rush. Pick any song off their "moving Pictures" album. They are a canadian rock band.

[@johncampbell756]

@spacecowboy6099 He's done at least four. Search polo Reacts rush. Red Barchetta, The Trees, Subdivisions and The Necromancer.

[@spineynorman7378]

Neal Young has been on my radar since the early 70’s. Some of the best concerts were him alone and playing an acoustic guitar. The tracks you have reviewed are among my favorites. You might want to look into After The Gold Rush. Thanks for all the great reviews you have done.

[@elfcounsul]

I lost my dear wife died last Nov. this was one song that put voice to my love for her. We danced to this song. This song makes me cry, an I need to cry.

[@elmalo551]

My condolences. Cherish those memories. This is one of the few songs that makes me cry as well. God bless.

[@vplaugher1953]

Same here. Sorry, for your loss.

[@mrkaplin8870]

I never had that kind of love...count your blessings and love your wonderful memories ❤

[@scottwocher9812]

I lost my wife to cancer also and I feel the same way about this song. It makes me cry but brings back happy memories.

[@lisabracewell9668]

One of my oldest friends died last year. He was an artist who lived in a magical place off grid in the forest. When the harvest moon came out, he woke his partner and took her to dance to this in the field next to where they lived. They danced under the harvest moon. This song was played at his funeral in the beautiful field where he lived. and she recounted the story and swayed to the music with love and memories. it was one of the most tender moments I have experenced... and it was a full harvest moon that night ... I love this song ...and harvest moons are my favourtie.. Thank you for sharing x

[@CitizenScorn]

That's beautiful. Thank YOU for sharing 😊

[@SueHolmgren-rp7jj]

This song was my husband's favorite. He said it was for me. He died 15 yrs ago . We would have been married 42 yrs in January ❤❤ miss you babe.

[@nicholassullivan1239]

🥲😭😭🥲😊

[@elfcounsul]

I am the sole survivor of my circle of friends. Now that my wife passed, I have few people to share with.

[@elfcounsul]

@@SueHolmgren-rp7jj I miss hugging her. She gave great hugs.u

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

Linda Ronstadt on backup vocals! This whole album is great!🖖🏼

[@Kim-hc5si]

It really is 👏👏👏❤️

[@davebrau]

now see, i did not know that. i've been listening to this song for 40 years. today learned a new thing.

[@kevinmalone2218]

Not sure but I think James Taylor on background vocals.

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

@@kevinmalone2218 JT was definitely on this album. Nicolette Larson as well.

[@johncampbell756]

​@ThePittsburghToddy James and Nicolette were on the album, but Linda is the only guest vocalist here.

[@vixter28]

My favorite song by him ❤❤❤❤❤ Another one Heart of Gold Cinnamon Girl

[@christopherbova8109]

Any time my late wife and I herd this we always got up and immediately started to slow dance ❤RIP Cecilia

[@davidmccool5564]

Sorry about your loss

[@sandracroley9784]

Yes, perfect slow-dancing in the living room song ❤

[@christinevr7698]

That is a beautiful memory. Thanks for sharing it.

[@rustbeltwriter]

Thank you for sharing that with us. I hope your memories bring you joy.

[@barbaranash3639]

Neil's a genius and this song is so romantic. Goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@Felicia-ge7sp]

He plays the guitar & harmonica & sang this song.

[@mindseye420]

I wish you would listen to Neil Young like a hurricane I'd love to see your reaction

[@kjsfl386]

Neil Young. “Heart of Gold”

[@yoursoulknows6444]

You just have to react to some of Neil's rock songs - like Southern Man, Rocking in the Free World, My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue), Cowgirl in the Sand... he's seriously amazing... and Heart of Gold - beautiful tune.

[@damientinkler12]

Probably the prettiest song I've ever heard

[@joniarmel7308]

High school …Neil Young . This man has an old soul . One of the greatest of our generation. This song in particular will wrap itself around your heart and soul.

[@NonsensicalReality]

Yeah, when you said he lets the song breathe I think that's probably why I find it so beautiful and calming. It kinda feels like a cure to all your troubles when you're blissing out to it.

[@CBB672]

The music video to this song is the best ever

[@italoblu]

“It’s full of treats” is about the nicest thing a music reaction can include. Love your vibe.

[@miccilamb6735]

My husband and I still dance slow on our hardwood floor❤️

[@sandrabornhauser7057]

Slow dance the best body communication two can have without muttering a word during the song. Love slow dancing with the love of my life anywhere, anytime. Thanks, Neil, for the slow dance😊

[@chriswheeler151]

Neil is REAL in every way. give his electric side a listen : "Rockin' in a Free World" "Like a Hurricane" "Cinnamon Girl" "Southern Man"

[@KarlGutowski]

Neil is not real. He never existed.

[@karleneblaser1261]

​@KarlGutowski Whereever that mindset comes from, please...No one should ever go there! Neil is one of the many musical geniuses of my generation.

[@mjmmjm5370]

I am NOT a Neil Young fan...but always loved this particular tune!

[@Calumetto]

Neil pulled off a neat trick with this. It makes you feel nostalgic, but not sad, which is a fine line. It's a remember to remember something good kind of nostalgia -- the best kind -- like crinkle fries. (-: ••• Winter! WONDERLAND!!!

[@poloreacts27]

Well said

[@jeremymarsh2174]

Glad you like Neil. He's got a voice people either love or hate, but if you love his voice, he has a crazy deep catalog to check out. Next I would recommend Cowgirl in the Sand or Helpless

[@amberandrews6842]

Cowgirl in the sand!!!! Cinnamon girl!! ❤❤❤

[@anitaphelps8715]

I love Neil Young. One of my favorite songs is After the Gold Rush

[@christinamoreno1781]

Can't go wrong with Neil Young just a gem of a song!he does take you along on this journey .so good to hear his voice and music.magic

[@pattyfreeburn3743]

I love Neil Young as well, Southern Man is a good song too check that one out Polo. Oh, and check out Ohio.

[@Peggi109]

Try to watch the video of Neil Young and his wife dancing together at the Harvest Moon dance. I love that one so much.

[@CharlesDuchein]

Please post the official video that came with this. Killer video showing him playing on stage, singing and dancing

[@kayhopkins6036]

My all time favorite song!!!

[@fractaljack210]

Sugar Mountain is a must listen.

[@kellypickle]

I know everything Neil Has ever done and this is my fave Neil young album and this song is special

[@colleentrygg7376]

Such a sweet melancholy song ❤️ think about my husband who passed away shortly after we were married. Played this song right after we said our vows .

[@kayodeolowomeye6688]

I am a huge Neil Young's fan, been listening to him for years . I remember hearing this in a David Swimmer's Movie and was blown away Straight the moment it came on . Just saw him play San Diego 2 days ago. Incredible .

[@katherinebosse5706]

Neil was supposed to perform on an awards show of some kind.. I think the Junos’, but was very sick, so at the last moment, KD Lang came on, dedicated his song “Helpless” to him and wished him well, then proceeded to blow the roof off. You should really give it a listen, it’s beautiful. Love all his music ❤

[@kimberlyturk3915]

That subtle swishing sound is a man with a broom sweeping it across the floor. In the video of this song we see that. Neil takes his wife in his arms & they slow dance. He heard the guy sweeping & put it in the song.

[@gkiferonhs]

There are a couple of very good videos of him in concert where it is just him, his guitar and his harmonica so you can see his superlative musicianship. Heart of Gold and Old Man done at the Harvest 50th Anniversary concert.

[@melwilliams1025]

Polo, convinced you are an old soul! Love all this, keep it up!

[@johncole282]

I’ve listen to Neil since I was 15 my daughter loved the song about his dog it’s call (old King) and this one is one of my favourites

[@LittleFrosty333]

Thank you. I had forgotten about this beautiful song.

[@ruthannwatkins3914]

As a fellow Canadian all I can say is we LOVE him , a national treasure for sure . I saw him live in Toronto and man he was awesome . Pure talent .

[@shadralewis5433]

Neil’s video for this song has slow dancing. Sweetly romantic.

[@ptaylor4757]

This was played at my brother’s wedding on the California north coast in the redwoods. It was October ‘98 and there really was a full moon. I get goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@kirstennorling2372]

Any song from this album! But really...It is an album that needs to be listened to all at once, and in the exact order!

[@jpschmidt1132]

We have so many sing-aloud road trip memories of this whole album from back in the day from a cassette tape. Neil Young's music from back then is the best kind of time machine.

[@sandramurdock6453]

I love this two-step song. Have always Loved, loved, Neil Young! Of course, I grew up dancing, but it's not hard.

[@nomisnestral6956]

You gotta see the video for Neil slow dancing... Well worth it. "From Hank to Hendrix" seems like a natural follow-up.

[@ep5005]

I’m not a big Neil Young fan, but I always loved this song by him.

[@persia888]

I listen to this every year on the harvest moon ❤

[@jam1870utube]

When your in that slow dancin' and romancin' mood, this song is great.

[@eclecticNhectic]

Yea. I'd put this up they're with The Manhattans' Shining Star as most romantic slow dances.

[@jacqueline4514]

This song is in my heart forever; I think it is Neil Young’s most beautiful song. It’s on my funeral list. That broom sweep sound throughout? This was his 90’s work. Wonderful. As others have said, this entire album is great. For Neil’s hardest rocking music, please react to “Cinnamon Girl” and “Down By The River” 🔥

[@kimberlyrichardson6398]

I listen to this song once a week!!

[@tinahorne6018]

Polo, you are connected to something beautiful, this album shifted me in my life. My mother loved it too. The lovely Linda Rondstat is in the background at just the right moment. She and Emmy Lou Harris have worked with Neil a lot over the decades. Thank you ou

[@GaryDennisMialocq]

The lady singing with Linda Ronstadt is GEENA DAVIS of Thelma & Louise fame. She is gorgeous in person, 6' of beauty and grace and a great singer as well.

[@sahbian]

Linda Ronstadt does backing vocals on this song. beautiful singer and voice. she had hits in the 70's and 80's of pop, rock, and even went to her roots w a beautiful mariachi album. there is also the concert/doc "Heart of Gold" w Neil and his band performing this album and EmmyLou Harris is doing backing vocals on that. she is another great singer in the same Neil Young wheelhouse.

[@mariafentis]

Long time Neil Young Fan....his sound was always his own, raw , bitter, and always real The Harvest song is sweet and so melodic!! T y Polo Enjoy the journey , been a fan since CSNY lol

[@helenlayton1455]

My husband and I use to slow dance in the kitchen. I really miss it

[@karlsjunior466]

You paused the music and interrupted my trip into my headspace to tell me how this song takes you off into a different headspace.

[@vixter28]

YESSSS ppl still slow dance ! I love it ! You have to watch the video it’s awesome !

[@mitchellbatchelor1594]

1972 Young released LP “Harvest” which included the tracks “Old Man” & “The Needle & The Damage Done” with The Stray Gators as his backing band & many guest artist. In 1992 Young reunited with The Stray Gators and some of the same backing artist to record the LP “Harvest Moon” to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of “Harvest”.

[@petrichor649]

Well chosen man, forgotten how lovely this song is. Peace ✌

[@kat2270]

Oh! Isn't it just lovely? Slow danced to this last weekend while celebrating my birthday. The Brothers Comatose do a sweet version too - well worth a listen.

[@karleneblaser1261]

Listen to ALL Neil Young. And Listen to all Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young...and all Crosby, Stills, & Nash.

[@karenbartlett7040]

Big Neil Young fan. "Helpless " is one of my favorites 🇨🇦

[@jennielee3977]

His earlier album, Harvest, was one of the dozen or so albums I owned when it came out and I was 19. When Harvest Moon came out many years later, it had the same magic.

[@IanOrmistonMusic]

I play this at nearly every gig I play and older couples always end up slow dancing. It heals my soul.

[@NonsensicalReality]

Look Out For My Love is another one of my favourites. Also very calming and reflective! 😇 Give it a listen 🤩

[@ezed3902]

He also wrote some harder songs, “cinnamon girl” as an example. Love Neil Young.

[@stevenmix3723]

There is some subtle broom sweeping work on this track, which you can maybe barely hear, but probably fills out the underlying texture. You can see it clearly on the live video, it's an old country style of improvisational objects as instruments.

[@chanceybooth4537]

Such a peaceful track. I love the sweeping sound. So beautiful. Love your reaction as always. ❤

[@astonsfan]

Wait till you hear the stuff that will melt your brain. Neil can sing a nice slow and beautiful song then he can inspire bands like Peal Jam. And yes, slow dancing is still a thing and I love it !!! Rock on Polo!!!

[@philf4086]

Fun fact - that percussion sound that seems like it should be a brush on a snare drum - is actually a standard issue straw broom on plywood.

[@lisanowka8669]

Background vocals the wonderful Linda Ronstadt

[@LisFayte]

My hunny and I still slow dance to this song! Another artist we slow dance to is Jack Johnson, his Better Together has a very similar vibe.

[@megnotmegan1966]

That’s our song! My wife and I spent many hours together listening to Jack Johnson, and Better Together was on our mixed tape! 😂❤

[@Lovestodance22]

Love,love,love this song.

[@joannfowler8407]

I love that you enjoy all kinds of music. 😊my brother had Crosby ,Stills,Nash and Young when I was younger I used to listen to their albums they were my brother's.

[@2zxodcfm]

Wonderful composition with perfect performance to match. It will never age a day.

[@beeseewill2407]

Beautiful,Soft,Soothing,Just delightful .

[@BomageMinimart]

Neil Young is awesome. I can't wait until you react to Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) or F*!#in' Up

[@GayleKazanis]

I ❤ the moon 🌝 grandma watches it all night long ❤ ✌️ Polo...

[@garyporterfield7165]

Us Old Timers are still slow dancing with our ladies, and sometimes on the patio underneath a bright Harvest Moon❤

[@Audioloon]

Thanks for the reaction to this song. Am enjoying your commentaries of your musical journey/discoveries. While this song is one of my favorites from Neil Young, I really enjoy listening to a cover of this song performed by Cassandra Wilson on the New Moon Daughter album/cd. Ms. Wilson takes this song to another level of emotion and atmosphere. Hope you seek a listen to it with or without a reaction video.

[@dalebrewer4350]

One of those songs that helps melt away a bad day. Thanks man . Cheers 🍺🎼 from Canada 🇨🇦

[@carolynquinn8325]

There are millions of love songs out there but very few of them can swoon me into oblivion as suredly as ol' Neil with this tune. I can't think of anything that even comes close (save maybe Gordon Lightfoot's "Song for a Winter's Night") 🥰 The brushes, the space (as you say), the fact that it's about enduring love rather than just the initial spark. Absolute magic.

[@dougww1ectebow]

Love this whole album. Love to play along on guitar with his songs. They sound simple but he does "something" to simple words and makes them sound great.

[@alanhannah5113]

One of our legends from Canada

[@thomaspfefferkorn7485]

A long time Neil Young fan! His songs always have deep meaning. On a social conscience scale, you should check out “Southern Man” This song is about racism in the American South, with references to slavery and the Ku Klux Klan. Young claimed the song was more about the civil rights movement than the South in particular, but many Southern men (and women) didn't appreciate the generalization. In his 2012 biography Waging Heavy Peace, Young apologized for the song, writing: "I don't like my words when I listen to it. They are accusatory and condescending, not fully thought out, and too easy to misconstrue." Lynyrd Skynyrd wrote "Sweet Home Alabama" as a response to this song. Young is mentioned in the line, "I hope Neil Young will remember, a Southern man don't need him around anyhow." Lynyrd Skynyrd were big fans of Young. "Sweet Home Alabama" was meant as a good-natured answer to "Southern Man," explaining the good things about Alabama. Skynyrd lead singer Ronnie Van Zandt often wore Neil Young T-shirts while performing. Young was quite happy with "Sweet Home Alabama." He said, "They play like they mean it, I'm proud to have my name in a song like theirs."

[@barbaraschmock4802]

Love this song, always wanted to get married under the harvest moon and dance to this .

[@phoebeandtilly]

You could watch the official video. It has him dancing with a girl in a bar. You probably already know this but he joined up with Crosby,, Stills, Nash & Young. Great music.

[@195511SM]

He's slo-dancing with his wife in the official video.Also one of the backup singers is the late Nicolette Larson 9...WHO HAD BIG DISCO HIT' 'Lotta; Love' which was actually written by Neil.

[@GaryDennisMialocq]

You're wrong about the backup singers. The short one if LINDA RONSTADT. The tall (6') one is GEENA DAVIS, a beautifully stunning lady famous for her role in THELMA AND LOUISE.

[@edwardcrews2952]

Thank you Polo. My ultimate favorite song.

[@rubyleuty9417]

I would love it if you’d react to Neil Young and Four Strong Winds That Blow Lonely. I really think you’d like it too . I have listened to every song you react to. You actually do reactions the way it should be done. Most reactors either like or don’t like a song with no given reason as to why or break it down as to what is good or not good about a song. You have actually made me listen to music differently now. I listen to each instrument differently as well. Thank you. I am Retired and can no longer walk so I spend a lot of time listening to the songs of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and &0’s. When I was younger I played guitar and sang a lot of folk songs in a sandwich shop. I also love the old sailors songs since I lived on the east coast and the fishermen use to come up to the open air bars and sing sailing songs. I love so much of the music that you like also like this one.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

That is really Ian Tyson’s song

[@HammockQueen]

In September 2017, I was living in the Spanish Virgin Islands when Hurricanes Irma and Maria literally blew our lives away. In the early days of recovery, I ran across Light A Candle by Neil Young. It gutted me in the best way. It comes from his later years and it's fire.

[@John-d5d9v]

Roy Orbisons Crying is just as good😊

[@phoebeandtilly]

This is my favorite song.

[@Madeincanada62]

Hey Polo, I've been subscribed for a couple of weeks. I really enjoy your honest reactions. Most of what you react to is music I grew up with. I am the last of the "boomers".... Neil Young is one of my faves. He inspired me to learn to play harmonica, so I play so much of his music. It's soothing. I would like to see you react to "Unknown Legend" , it's one of my faves to play and listen to. Lots of harmonica in this one and great lyrics. He is a lyrical genius. Peace out!

[@zzdaveo]

My wife and I still slow dance to this song.

[@cherylmack1260]

One more thing. It was a great song to fall asleep to.

[@horseface19]

beautiful song Polo, so glad you reminded me of this one, thank you!

[@davidmccool5564]

That was the clean studio version. Glad you liked it. The video version is better. It’s clean but Not quite as clean as this version. Then of course a live version is always best. The last time I went to see Neil , I went to hear this song and he didn’t disappoint. I was with my ex wife and her father. She both loved me and hated me and I took her hand and told her that I just wanted to dance with you during this song. So we danced. Not long after she died suddenly from a brain aneurysm. I hear this song , I think of our dance.

[@donturnock5176]

Southern Man is a MUST listen to.

[@Altman1953]

Favorite part of this song is the guy using a broom to sweep the floor. You have to listen carefully but it's there.

[@debbiesmoller1066]

I look forward to your videos…I love your calm demeanor. When I am watching you, my anxiety subsides for a little while. If I like a video on KZbin, I always hit the like button because if it gives anybody a smile, or relief from life’s struggles, that is what I think our purpose is as human beings. ( The next video just popped up on my iPad, and it’s Neil Young. He’s one of my favorites along with a lot of people you play on your channel). I love this!