Gabby Holt "Thrasher" by Neil Young - Alberta Rose Theatre PDX

Filmed by Andreas Wallach

[@pattyguercio1467]

I’m blown away by how you played thrasher Word for Word without stumbling over so many lyrics! I memorized that song in the early 80s by reading the album lyrics. At that time I lived in the desert in Arizona and could totally relate to the asphalt highway bending! This song makes me feel like I just went to church, and you were the head of the choir Gabby! Well done sister!

[@lucatorelli6525]

OMG. Beautiful. I am speechless. That song is almost sacred to me. As soon as I listened to your cover I picked up the guitar and started playing it with the capo on the 6th fret and the same chords

[@GabbyHolt]

Omgosh how cool. Thank you Luca!!

[@jerryturner892]

My god. Thank you ms gabby. Such a beautiful rendition of one of my favorite songs in my life. Truly thank you dezr

[@GabbyHolt]

Jerry Turner thank you :-)

[@kilimanjarno]

Wow. I memorized this in the mid 80s, and sang and played it on my guitar thousands of times. Haven't played or sung it for almost 35 years. And I stumble on this, and sing it along with you as if we rehearsed it together. Wow. Thank you for this. This song meant so much to me, then, and now. Thanks bunches.

[@kilimanjarno]

I just listened to all your stuff. You're brilliant.

[@dreamwell2020]

Thanks, Gabby, for helping us to hear this song anew.

[@GabbyHolt]

Oh, wow. Thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed learning that song. Neil Young is quite the extraordinaire. I appreciate that a bunch. Thank you.

[@Jophiel50]

I’ve been a Neil Young fan since I was in the womb (back in the day when the headphones on the belly were almost as gigantic as the baby in it, LOL!)... I think he would be so proud to see what I see and what I am experiencing, his own version🎼🧬🕺💃🎙. I see a girl with the soul of a folk singer, a woman with the passion of a punk rocker, a human with the talents of everything all combined with the soul that’s worth witnessing all the way through… So happy to know of your music now and I’m cherishing the experience.

[@GabbyHolt]

Aphroheidi graff ohhh, thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words and sharing your experience. Thank you!!

[@ronabrams7899]

@Aphroheidi graff, ditto that, you are funny, but i totally ditto your every word.

[@wstr9963]

Wonderful version of one my favorite songs. Chills!

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you!!

[@frederickpeters3318]

One of the few people I have ever heard do justice to a Neil Young song. I know this is a 2011 post, but great job! Love that Taylor too. Sounds great.

[@GabbyHolt]

Frederick, thank you!

[@Williamgarity]

Great Artist, playing and singing a wonder filled song, in one of my favorite venues! Triple treat!

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you William!!

[@somegirl558]

Anybody else got this recommended because they listen to thrash metal and was like: "mmmm, a lullaby..but cool" Thrash till death. 🤘🏻✌🏻

[@GabbyHolt]

Rock on, I love it! Thanks for giving it a listen :D

[@somegirl558]

@@GabbyHolt no problem, it is amazing how you take time to reply to everyone. Lots of luck with doing your thing..✌🏻🤘🏻

[@GabbyHolt]

@@somegirl558 absolutely, I appreciate it. I’m grateful for the opportunity to connect, super rad. Thanks for the well wishes dude :)

[@vandaradin2856]

Another magic song which goes thru years of life ....Canada forever

[@neilmostert]

Beautiful song,well sung,

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you Cees!!

[@francisdelor4374]

One of my favourite NY's songs I learnt in the 80's and played so many times. Such a beautiful song.... Your cover is sooo good, so sensitive!. I have tears in my eyes .Just love the arrangement.

[@GabbyHolt]

Aww, thank you. I appreciate that :) such a beautiful tune. I just played it last night.

[@patchoground]

Beautiful version, Gabby. Love it. And you’re right - very therapeutic. Years ago I had a two week hospital stay following chest surgery , and couldn’t wait to play this song on my guitar when I got out. There’s something about the journey of this song … anyway, great job.

[@GabbyHolt]

Hey, thank you. I still play this song, still one of my favorites. The journey of this song, so good. Thank you.

[@GabbyHolt]

Thaaank you! Neil Young is the man. Thank you.

[@yorkshirepud3030]

Such a beautiful song

[@1114gabby]

Gabby- I commented before- but have listened to this several times. Neil -he's really not so easy to cover..this is maybe my favorite cover Neil. Really nice job😀

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you James. I appreciate that.

[@vinsonguevarra6653]

nice one,my fav song of Neil Young..Mabuhay 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@Ragamuffin64]

Fantastic interpretation of one of my all time favourites! Can't believe it only got three likes?? I'd give you a million if I could! Thanks from Sweden

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you!!

[@chandrabhakuni8030]

Such a beautiful timeless song. Thanks for covering

[@GabbyHolt]

Yeah, absolutely! Thanks for listening and giving some feedback :)

[@fr.victorperez7714]

Thank you for playing one of my favorite songs. You did awesome. I was listening to it a lot when I was thinking of leaving college business school to become a priest.

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you Victor, it’s such a great song. Definitely a great song for transition and change. That’s awesome, thank you for sharing.

[@ronabrams7899]

@@GabbyHolt King Neil wrote many great songs such as Thrasher which express the process of change, e.g. Helpless, "...all my changes were there....", also "Tell Me Why", omg there are so many great Neil Young songs...

[@GabbyHolt]

@@ronabrams7899 I’m gonna go and re listen to those. You’re an angel. Thank you for the gentle reminders.

[@detlefpickut8310]

I heard this song from Neil determined 500 times and maybe played 100 times myself ;-). Always with goose bumps - even now Gabby !!!! But for the first time sung by a woman, very nice interpretation !!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@GabbyHolt]

Detlef Pickut ahh thank you! :-)

[@jimbonner4925]

Wow! So many times a cover isn't as good as the original, but this one is perfect! I'm in awe.

[@noelinciong5004]

I'm teary-eyed 😢😢😢 Beautiful song

[@GabbyHolt]

Aw! I was teary eyed while I was singing it. That song still brings me to tears at times. Such a great song. Thank you 💜

[@lindhead2]

you came up on my feed 2 years after first listening. Very nice, relaxed and emotive. Have to listen to some of your other stuff - Martin - UK

[@GabbyHolt]

Martin thanks Martin! I've started to upload little clips on my instagram lately if you wanna take a peek! Thanks for the feedback, I appreciated it. @gabbyholt on instagram

[@alaininswitzerland]

Stunning cover of one of my NY all times favorite. Absolutely awesome. Rust never sleeps and you rock! Thank you.

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you Alain!!

[@ronabrams7899]

i only wish that Neil Young could watch this performance, there is no doubt in anyone's mind that he would so love this. God bless you Gaby, you are as real as they come.

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you Ronny ❤️❤️❤️

[@ronabrams7899]

@@GabbyHolt how did you know that i prefer to be called Ronnie? you are so awesome.

[@GabbyHolt]

@@ronabrams7899 ahhh thanks! Magic! I think I saw it in another comment from you?? Either way, you da best Ronny. Thanks for your support :)

[@ronabrams7899]

@@GabbyHolt you are so magical, you are tuning into supernatural angels in this performance, your angels are singing with you, i can see your spirit guides in your eyes, you are actually looking at them while you sing, i can feel them singing through you, you are amazing.

[@dalenielsen5949]

Gabby you rock! Love your voice!! Love you! Melissa in Humboldt County! Looking for that Buck Mountain Song!!!!!!

[@GabbyHolt]

Melissa!!!! HEY!! Email me! [e-mail] I'd love to catch up, love you! :-)

[@jeromeaery3405]

You did that, Gabby... gave it just a subtle degree POV... Last thing I saw in Portland before Central Coast, CA, and now, here in NW Tennessee. Few are the songs that can be, just so, rediscovered in the gut past the usual gastric breakdown... Fortune, sweetie!

[@ArjunLSen]

Beautiful!!

[@NorderstedtMusik]

Love it!

[@Ragamuffin64]

Hi again! Listened to it again just now.. Goose bumps all over! I really like your intro too! Best Regards from, yes, Sweden:)

[@GabbyHolt]

Oh, how cool! Thank you! Sweden?! That is amazing. Thank you so much! So cool :)

[@ListenWell]

Love this song 🎵

[@phatmat2326]

Wow great job on such a deep and emotional song. Keep it up.

[@GabbyHolt]

Matt Moschella hey thanks!!

[@jolandeverweij8636]

Very beautiful Gabby! Regards from Holland.

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you Jolande!!

[@dominiquetaxi420]

HI THERE! i am a big big N. Young fan for over 25 years now , and it is great to hear a woman cover of that wonderfull tune , just miss the harmo in the end ... i am from France and i am not 100% sure of the deep meaning of that song anyone could give me an idea that will be great ! thanks again for the cover

[@GabbyHolt]

Dominique, thank you! I’ve always loved this song for when there’s big change in my life, or even sweet reminiscing on relationships and how everything is always evolving and the journey it takes to stay true to our individual heart paths. SO many lyrics. I love this song, as do you I’m sure. Thank you for the comment!

[@ronabrams7899]

@@GabbyHolt your performance of this song, which has been my life's theme song for many years, you have re-ignited in me something which had died, i actually saw King Neil play this song on his Live Rust tour in Philly in 1975, i went to the concert by myself and left my friends behind. your performance is so real, you so get it, the meaning of life and following your own dreams regardless of what anyone else thinks, even your bestest of friends. you are probably a loner just like me, although many people love you, you are happiest when you're all alone to contemplate the meaning of life. and everytime to discover new meaning and new truths that were there all along you feel that joy and ecstasy of life and the cosmos, aurora borealis the icy sky at night. btw, i too must try playing Thrasher with the capo on the 6th fret, you are awesome Gaby, keep on rockin' in the free world baby. Peace and Love, Ronnie Jay.

[@GabbyHolt]

@@ronabrams7899 Ronny Jay, you got me to a T. This is exactly what I needed to hear at the moment. Truly. Thank you ❤️ I really do appreciate it.

[@jilltownley3953]

Fantastic. I really like your voice and vulnerability.

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you Jill

[@ranger4327]

SUPER !!!

[@styx1981]

I love this. You are a talented performer! :)

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you!!

[@pjharston9203]

That was really awesome. Made my eyes just a bit wet. Thank you.

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you PJ. Thank you :)

[@colinhamilton1398]

superb!

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you!!

[@robertpaul6298]

excellent voice and interpreter

[@GabbyHolt]

Robert Paul thank you!

[@lonnymikul9041]

I can’t believe Gabby did such a great job on one of Neil Young’s best songs Thasher

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you Lonny!!

[@lonnymikul9041]

Gabby Holt Gabby I cant believe you replied to my comments on Thrasher Although m a big Neil Young fan somehow I missed Thrasher until a year ago I searched You Tube and found several live performances by NY I was learning the song on guitar and found you singing and playing Thrasher I listened to your version a million times and loved it

[@GabbyHolt]

Oh, wow. That is so cool, Lonny. I’m glad it resonated with you. Awesome. Thanks for sharing that!

[@lonnymikul9041]

Gabby Holt Excuse me for my blunt comment Gabby you don’t do covers When I listen to Thrasher you make it your own When I play other people’s songs I don’t do a “cover” Iove the songs of Bob Dylan Bob Marley Neil Young and many more When I do their songs I try to make it my own, not a cheap imitation

[@Rednaz58]

Music at its best

[@patelrestilla7311]

Nice. Really good.

[@HerdingDogRescuer]

Great job Gabby! As others have said, Neil is not easy to cover. I like how you have put your own flavor and style into this song. You have made this song your own. Best cover of it I have heard. Why do we not have other videos of you? :-)

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you! :-)

[@pitschet.3284]

Great!

[@willowbeewallabee]

wow so many years ago

[@GabbyHolt]

Sammy!!!

[@TheCannonofMohammed]

Sweet cover!!!! (I love the lyrics, e.g., "burned my credit card for fuel." You did Neil proud.)

[@GabbyHolt]

Hank, thank you! That song has always been a gem in my mind. Thank you.

[@dss2856]

Better than the original in my opinion. More heart.

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you!!

[@oppothumbs1]

I have to write this. I love Neil Young more than anyone I know. But I never liked this song, listened 5 times. I listened to Powderfinger a thousand times but I couldn't like this. Now I do. You fleshed this out better than Neil on guitar and you sound so good. Cliff notes: " The "thrasher" refers to several themes, actually. There is the thrasher as a farm implement which harvests grain or a reaper. Thus, "thrasher" is a reference to the grim-reaper (or death). Neil is using the phrase "thrasher" as a metaphor for the decline of traditional farming (possibly presaging his interest in farm Aid?), as well as, artistic decline" Or this might refer to the breakup of Buffalo Springfield. Oh course, that's it.

[@GabbyHolt]

So beautiful. Thank you so much for taking time to share this with me. I love this song so much. Over the years, I've definitely resonated with the Death aspect in many areas in life. And absolutely, my step dad growing up used to play this song and he'd tell me about thrashers and farming. Pretty rad. "What's a thrasher?" hahah I remember asking. Thanks for sharing this with me and the kind words. I appreciate it.

[@franciscolopez3229]

You sure got some soul. Well done.

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you Francisco!

[@jonsaunders2179]

Killed it. Even she was drunk.

[@mikeprokop8947]

Nice!!!!!!

[@GabbyHolt]

Ah, thank you. I appreciate that. Thank you :)

[@carapalida4908]

👏👏👏👏 👍 Take care of you, Gabby! 😘

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you Cara!

[@carapalida4908]

@@GabbyHolt we need more, please!🤙 😘

[@GabbyHolt]

Ahh! That’s so cool. I’m on Instagram too with a few newer igtvs. Aaand! Yes, there will be more. Thank you Cara!

[@lindhead2]

Sounded lovely... if it makes any sense at all you took your time and enjoyed singing it -

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you Martin, that absolutely makes sense. Thank you!

[@kaldepalma]

So sensitive! Congratulations!

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you Kal!

[@skellvarnsen23]

companions

[@daviddooks7832]

You can't unget Unca Neil!!

[@ItsZoodleGuy]

This is my aunt btw

[@GabbyHolt]

I love you ❤

[@ItsZoodleGuy]

@@GabbyHolt love you too

[@Hottiedonkey]

Jesus H, Neil can roll in his grave later.

[@robertpaul6298]

Stockholm hälsar Australia))

[@GabbyHolt]

Thank you!!

[@robertfsullivan1756]

* RFS Israel

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

👎 leave it to a female to be way way to dramatic.