FIRST TIME REACTING TO | Neil Young "Harvest Moon"

[@DariaBilowus]

Swaying with you from 🇨🇦 Neil Young is one of our treasures.

[@scottgorski7931]

Harvest moon is an older term for a bright full moon during the harvest season. It allowed farmers to work into the evening harvesting crops before we had monster tractors with light bars. I don't know where you're located, but the season is coming when the days get shorter. Take notice of a full moon in fall when the sun goes down and that big bright full moon lights the night sky, then you'll understand the tempo and sound of this song.

[@greg7129]

Yeah, it is the full moon that is nearest to the autumn equinox, It is usually in September I believe

[@noptimized]

The harvest moon is often a red moon, appearing this way from the dust that is produced during harvesting.

[@dbcooper2261]

Beautiful reply.

[@jimcole9751]

This was OUR song. I remember when I first saw her . Watching her from afar . I'm still in love with that girl and I would so love to see her dance again . But I lost her 16 years ago to cancer. We loved to dance to this song.... many fond memories.

[@bothellkenmore]

I'm so sorry. She still sings and dances.

[@ktrsBklyn]

One of the prettiest songs ever. I love your observation about how dreamy it feels.

[@garywoolf2596]

I do play the harmonica and play and sing.... It was watching Neil Young that inspired me to learn how.... You can't hardly cover a Neil Young song without it.

[@tonydelapa1911]

My wife and I danced to this song at our daughter’s wedding. There “comes a time” (another Neil song :) ) in a long established wedded couple’s lives when this song says what needs to be said. This was a great on, Britt. Thank you.

[@dwh58]

🇨🇦 Neil Young, part of the vast Canadian talent invasion. 🇨🇦

[@SIR-DanielHunter]

Harvest moon is the last full moon of the summer. When the moon is bright too work late by moon light. We call it Halloween now. And I can play the 🎸 and harmonica at the same time. I was playing this song at 12 to my grandma on the front porch while she shucked 🌽 she loved it... 😢 Miss you granny

[@lextownes1042]

This is the most genuine and vulnerable comment I’ve ever read on UTube. Thank you and mad respect for mastering this gem at 12!!

[@SIR-DanielHunter]

@@lextownes1042 thanks I miss the old simpler times when people just sit around and talked without a phone in there hand. My uncles was rock guitarist in the 70s never missed a chance to pick with them. That was the Internet of them times. 👍

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Stop we know the lame lyrics

[@terryaustin5976]

Watch the two songs of a young Neil Young, Old Man and Heart of Gold (on harmonica) SWEET!!!

[@Yowza78]

He used the harvest moon as a symbol of getting older, I think. The harvest is when you reap all the hard work and fruits of your labor, but it also takes place right before winter begins. He has loved this woman for many years; they're older now but still in love, and he wants to see her dancing one more time again, under a big bright moon.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Who cares his good stuff is electric

[@sharonstark1014]

Neil Young has so many great songs. Check out "Heart of Gold", "Cinnamon girl" and "Old Man." Love your reactions!

[@caroljshepherd3848]

On the studio version, those ooohs are sung deliciously by Linda Ronstadt. ❤

[@BetsySchiller-sj2sm]

❤❤ One of my favorite songs by him. The whole album is fantastic. 😊

[@megnotmegan1966]

I concur!!

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

No it's not nooooook balls Down By The River not top 40 garbage 14 yr old kiddies

[@helmutkurtneumnn2026]

This guy is awesome

[@lurx2024]

One of the background vocalists in this video was the beautiful Nicolette Larson, a long time Neil Young collaborator, who had a brief hit with Neil Young's "Lotta Love" in 1978. May she rest in peace.

[@seanslaughter5483]

A harvest moon is a full moon during fall. At harvesting time for crops in the country.

[@bendancar]

Typically the full moon in October... Harvest Moon! (And yes, I can plan guitar and harmonica at the same time, just not nearly as well as Neil.)

[@donbelenger817]

Old man by Neil Young is my favorite by him!

[@russworks2882]

Neil's "After the Gold Rush" is a beautiful trippy song. You might enjoy the angelic cover performed by the Trio: Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope need other songs on it like Southern Man...not the wimpy acoustic top 40 crap

[@quinjesuis9187]

Yes absolutely beautifully dreamy ❤️‍🔥 iam swaying, I smile brightly 😊

[@lawrencesansone4451]

Britt FYI Linda rondstat and Emmy lou Harris have sung background vocals on many songs for Neil Young

[@danbaldwin9511]

One of my favorite song. very well done.

[@boataful]

Love this so much so romantic and so cozy...especially from Neil Young.

[@MizCriz46]

Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie & Big Mama Thornton all sang & played harmonicas on braces around their necks while playing guitar. Gorran Kendall, of The Big Push does, too.

[@mikedytham9996]

This song for when your heart and soul hurt. It's a balm to the senses. What a classic.

[@angiemclain4411]

I love this song! It has been done many times and I enjoy them all.

[@chasephillips6460]

Do a reaction to his “old man”, hey hey my my, and heart of gold

[@ToddSauve]

Britt, where I grew up on the Saskatchewan prairies a Harvest Moon was a full moon that was very yellowish, on the verge of orange which came during harvest time in the fall. Neil Young lived in Winnipeg for a number of years and has become very much attached to the Canadian prairies. So he composes and sings these sorts of country type songs and albums from time to time. People love his country albums like 1972's "Harvest," 1978's "Comes A Time" and 1992's "Harvest Moon." 💖😏😎🎸

[@Blobnose10]

This song always makes me feel like it's taking me in its arms a gently rocking me

[@rongurr9941]

Play calmer than his other stuff right because he's an older and he's f****** mellow rip man my love my love of my life love them I love her too

[@alanlucio3442]

My favorite neil young song

[@terrylewis_]

My fav song of his. Heart of Gold and Old Man are also really great.

[@warrenpeterson6065]

Life begins with Neil Young and never ends.

[@megnotmegan1966]

We recently had a super moon and blue moon combined, the closest to the earth and second full moon in a month. Next one won’t be for over ten years ❤

[@Unclesmokey314]

Blessed to see this live in St Louis back in '90?? I think it was . But it was just Neil onstage surrounded by guitars and harmonica trays with an old pump organ behind him for "Like A Hurricane". MIND BLOWING EVENING fo sho....

[@russellbrown1068]

Great reaction to a Classic Song. This tune is timeless.

[@tinaboksa3642]

I love Neil Young

[@jwichman9]

One of the sweetest songs ever written

[@stevedahlberg8680]

And the timing of the meaning of this is quite interesting because we just had a rare Moon last week which represents the Moon being closest to us than it has been in a long time or will be, which just means that it appears slightly bigger than it normally would be, even disregarding all of the visual effects that go with interpreting the size of the Moon. And so that means it's also brighter and it was the second full moon in a single month so it had extra importance. When Neil Young sings this kind of song, it's easy to imagine him thinking about all of that. Check out down by the river if you haven't Down By The River, it's really intense also and it's kind of early but it's a fan favorite and it was on the radio a lot.

[@lavonheadrick]

My Dad used to sit around the house and on the back porch playing his guitar with a harmonica around his neck. Thank goodness for memories and the things that trigger them. 😊❤️

[@traceyfeeley5319]

This song is my dive bar juke box go to. ❤❤❤

[@markferrett700]

The greatest love song ever written ❤

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Ethereal is a fabulous word here. Daisy dream fields forever.

[@Valhalrik]

Yes my dear in Bed of Flowers watching Clouds

[@frankslaman3950]

Aj lee and the comatose brothers do a great job covering this song!

[@woedan48]

Thanks ! Never heard them. Great stuff 😊

[@bengilbert7655]

The harvest moon is the closest full moon to the first day of fall. The year is getting older and beginning to wind down to winter. In the song it expresses the idea that the couple is getting older but he still loves her after all these years. Check out Willie Nelson singing "September Song".

[@albertcraven223]

There's a video that goes perfectly with this song

[@Beatles4Sale.]

Love this performance. The official video is also really well done with the setting at a dance. Got to see him at the Cellar Door in DC back in the day.

[@signal12hvac]

one of the best love songs ever written

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

Incredible talent

[@WayneLee-j4c]

A FULL MOON , BIG , ROUND AND BRIGHT KIND OF ORANGE IN COLOR. WAYNE

[@mrnobody3161]

I don't have all of them, but I have 78 recordiings on vinyl lps/cd's/solo/collaborations/and archive releases with Neil Young in my music collection. My favorite is a vintage mint vinyl lp copy of Neil's first solo recording with Crazy Horse. 🍁Neil Young is a musician with more than one vibe, but its all him.🍁 ✌️👉🇨🇦 🎶

[@StevenTyree-sl2nx]

Not only does he play guitar and harmonica, he also plays harmonica while playing piano. Be forewarned though, not all of his music is soft and dreamy. Because, as he states, "When I get big I'm gonna get an electric guitar, when I get really big". Well he does and plays some of the filthiest, swampiest beautiful music I've ever heard. Even then his songwriting is excellent. Powderfinger and Like a Hurricane are a couple of favorites.

[@terrygarcia897]

Saw Neil 3 times. Plus 2 farm aids 1986 1987 Austin.

[@Jack-kh8er]

One of songs that wraps you in a warm blanket...One of the best of the best

[@alienlifeform7490]

What a beautiful woman your are. All the best with your pregnancy and birthing. 🙏💗

[@oakleysmithmusic]

I love Neil Young , I play guitar and harmonica. Also play piano. I know more Neil Young songs than any other group or artist. Neil is a awesome song writer. I enjoy your reviews.

[@dscotthoward7467]

The Brothers Comatose with AJ Lee did a wonderful cover of this classic tune recently. Worth a look!

[@johnniekight1879]

A beautiful reaction by a beautiful lady. Oddly enough I can not pick up a harmonica and play it unless it's around my neck and I'm playing & singing.

[@jamescole8355]

If she wasn't married, me and Britt would be an "Item".

[@justabaker5609]

Fantastic song and such a genuine smile by you. Beautiful reaction.

[@bethking7348]

Music, a universal language ❤❤. BTW, you have a lovely voice!

[@jaybo2023]

As usual great reaction. A couple weeks ago you reacted to The Ducks "Gypsy Wedding", Neil was in that group. Neil is a great artist. With a catalog of roughly 45 studio albums 13 live albums. Plus, you could throw in somewhere between 6-18 albums with other groups such as The Mynah Birds (Rick James group), The Buffalo Springfield, the super group Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, the Stills-Young Band. If you're in a mood and want to stay there, he's got a song to keep you there. If you want to get out of a mood, he's got one to get you there. His music covers the styles of Motown, Rock, Folk, Country Rock, Country, Experimental Rock, Heavier Rock and Blues. If you ask me what my favorite song is, I'd have to tell you it depends on the day. I've been listening to these two songs a lot lately, Speakin' Out... best sound quality is off the Neil Young channel on KZbin. The other is " Cinnamon Girl" live 1991. Thanks again for another great reaction.

[@louremington6975]

One of my most favorite songs. This live version is the best.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nooooo it's not

[@Cheryworld]

so pretty

[@Rasputin-p4e]

Harvest moon my dear is a bright full moon.

[@t0dd000]

So good.

[@cog4life]

Beautiful beautiful song…first heard in Eat, Pray, Love movie with Julia Roberts. ❤❤😊

[@danmcdonagh8924]

Yes it is the brightest moon because it is closest to they earth in its oval patern.

[@neilmeyerson9793]

The harvest moon comes in every fall.It's the brightest moon of all enables the farmers to continue harvesting through the night once a year

[@fxrwg83]

Britt i love this song. It make me think of my first love how i think of her now. I know shes married with a great family. It is a dreamy feeling type of tune with the versus & chorus

[@jeroenheijmans1445]

He’s got Some beautifull songs but can also rock like a hurricane

[@naturemom57]

Talent

[@jimwebb9328]

Neil Young often played guitar and harmonica on his songs. Check out Heart of Gold. Billy Joel played harmonica and piano on his song Piano Man.

[@Bar-l7w]

First time listening to your reaction loved you !!!!

[@hongfang2348]

This was a lovely reaction and, yes, I bopped along with you.

[@danielc.8875]

Such a relaxing song. Makes you want to grab a nice girl, any girl. and just dance together under that harvest moon. We all need to be ourselves , and not pretentious and we might find that special love. Sometimes you have to make that first move.

[@Valhalrik]

Harvest moon is when you have to harvest crops to eat as a Farm boy go back to work. Plant in the spring Harvest in the Fall!!!!!!!!

[@dannyl1967]

"unknown legend" another gem from this album

[@bradgordon3760]

Old Man, Needle (The Damage Done), Heart of Gold, Cinnamon Girl. All life long classics that influenced countless top shelf musicians. Neal Young is considered The Godfather of Grunge. Watch him do Rockin' In The Freeworld with Pearl Jam at the MTV Music awards, absolutely epic.

[@Valhalrik]

to Neal Young! Good Song!

[@phillipradcliffe8037]

Heart of Gold should be next on your list of Neil Young songs.

[@mldkenny]

Pure Class. Such a classic album.

[@desireedishong5144]

It's the song my hubby and I got married to, because it was the first song we danced to. 🥰

[@j3ffrey777]

❤

[@royclifton3300]

A harvest moon is when the moon is at its closest to the earth around the end of September when harvesting is going on and its a big full moon

[@jamescole8355]

That was a hell of a performance...

[@papercup2517]

Also, I think Neil is using the harvest moon (which others have explained below) as a beautiful poetic metaphor for the stage of mature love after many years together - the harvest/ autumn years that follow the anticipatory excitement of spring and the full bloom of summer of a relationship. Time to reap what's been sown.

[@bobhoey4648]

Harvest Moon is a full moon in harvest season, looking gigantic and golden as it comes up.

[@stevedotwood]

He can be really heavy too ("Southern Man", "Cortez The Killer", "Alabama", "Words - between the lines of age"). He used to be part of "Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young"

[@teriortiz5360]

I hope you’ll watch the official video which provides more of a story with it, plus the broom guy. But the reality has a lot of sadness

[@davidverry9214]

The full moon during the harvest season ( October) so farmers could cont to harvest the fields by moonlight.

[@Valhalrik]

He Hast to leave to work. But still loves you.

[@barryluft4451]

As a former farmer from Western Canada, I used to be very nervous around the time of the harvest moon. It would likely be the first killing frost of the fall season. If it came too early in the season, the crops could be quite damaged.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Your story about a childhood crushes hilarious and yeah, you nail it. I didn't really have a girlfriend until around ninth-grade but around about 6th grade I really started having a crush on this girl and we moved away before I could really actually let her know for sure but we did have a lot of fun times together. I have always seen this song as celebrating the good feeling that humans can have together on all levels. He is just so authentic in the way that he communicates his stuff.

[@saragodres-tomes1032]

Agreed! On innocent childhood crush scenarios and this song.

[@rongurr9941]

Rocking in thr free world Nirvana or Pearl Jam i can't remember. 2 Godfather of grunge

[@Valhalrik]

Cool i get my hippy girl !!!

[@jeffcampbell3369]

FYI the pretty little descending notes that you were enjoying at the beginning of the tune is called “Harmonics”, and is made with the guitar on the 12th fret.

[@dalelc43]

This is hilarious I keep imagining him trying to sing while playing the harmonica. 🤣🤣

[@garyporter3862]

I am dreaming and swaying with you.

[@texasron9131]

Britt, your reactions are a delight … you always entertain!

[@Valhalrik]

I'll Sing For my supper!