I Felt That!! Neil Young - Needle And The Damage Done REACTION/REVIEW

[@brgreg8725]

It’s a powerful thing when someone with only a guitar and talent hits you!!

[@jhawk1912]

"Every junkie's like a setting sun" is such a touching line. I've lost a few along the way. Really good people that got into a really bad thing. I miss and love you guys.

[@rk41gator]

Neil Young can write lyrics and music that hits hard. He can really play that acoustic guitar, too.

[@suemontague3151]

"Every junkies like a setting sun"😢, that particular line hits home 🏡 #familymembers, Ohio and Cowgirl in the sand

[@TheScaramongus]

Second Cowgirl in the Sand

[@KennyY-bh3zl]

The song was inspired by the number of musicians who were hooked on heroin, specifically Neil's friend and bandmate Danny Whitten. "The Needle and the Damage Done" would be released in April '72, and Whitten would die of an overdose, later that year in Nov. of '72. Thank you for doing what you do, Biz. Your words add so much to the experience of hearing these great songs.

[@sheilastutz6436]

My brother was a neighborhood type of musician.

[@shaynewest8757]

Written died in 71 then Neil wrote the song about him, get your facts straight.

[@IreneRoach]

You don't talk too much! I enjoy hearing how a song affected you and the memories it brings back. That's why I watch!

[@markastoforoff7838]

Some people don't like Neil Young's singing voice, personally I think it adds an honesty to his music.

[@djbc64]

This song never fails to bring tears to my eyes. Love Neil's music.

[@ronmohney2842]

Tears feel my eyes as I’m listening to it now.

[@clasmaster1471]

really appreciated your commentary about addiction and that’s exactly how it works. Alcohol or drugs. Starts out fun and ends up a lifestyle.

[@soultrampamplification8425]

The albums "After the Gold Rush" and "Harvest" are in the top 10 greatest albums of all time. The song "After The Gold Rush" is a must listen.

[@djbrophy]

Thanks for playing this. Recommend the live version of "Heart of Gold" from the previous concert where he performed Old Man.

[@kenhewitt7357]

Beautiful and powerful, a stunning song!

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

So subtly performed yet such a powerful song.

[@whoneedssantawhenthereisgr1724]

Beautiful song !

[@Pahdopony]

I suggest After the Gold Rush as the next Neil Young song. Or any of his songs, you can’t go wrong with one of the best songwriters ever. Speaking of world class songwriters, I also suggest some Bob Dylan. :)

[@TheScaramongus]

I always felt like "every junkie's like a setting sun" was beautiful and sad at the same time.

[@mamaflush9945]

Oops...My Bad🤭 Sorry I got the two mixed up. This song has a powerful message, and great respect to Neil for singing about something so personal. I'm sure he helped a lot of people with this song. It's always been a big hit. I love Neil's vocals he has such a unique pitch to his vocals. I almost feel like he totters between shrill and piercing, yet not in a bad way. His voice is so clear. I can definitely set and listen to Neil Young for hours. Here's another suggestion, in case you're interested "Neil Young - Sugar Mountain (Live at Farm Aid 1995)"

[@womanonthinice1276]

Love Neil Young great album ❤️

[@clifton8929]

The lyrics describe the effects of heroin addiction on musicians Young knew, including his friend and Crazy Horse bandmate Danny Whitten, who would die of an overdose the same year the song was released. It hurt Young deeply. Your commentary is always amazing, intelligent, and touching. Thanks for all the hard work and your music selections.

[@rantoppp]

Hey, it's a small world. Rhode Islander here as well.

[@watchbizmatik]

🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@margiemcpeak9304]

🎸💯 Neil Young is another excellent storyteller‼🔥 I always liked his stuff‼He recorded some with Nicolette Larsen which was an excellent collab‼I ran out & bought her album, too‼I thought her voice was ethereal, too‼I feel extremely blessed to have survived my "experiences" with the needle & spoon‼Thanks, BizMatik, for another "trip" back in time‼Take care & stay safe everybody‼☮ ❤ 🎶

[@karabowman811]

Thank you for letting the song play through instead of stopping it 50 times.

[@megA_t.6532]

Yes, more Neil Young and Crazy Horse.!

[@johnbrowne2170]

Old Man was performed in London, England when he was in his early 20s.

[@kevinmalone2218]

I saw Neil Young and Crazy Horse live in 1976 . Still my favorite concert. I saw my best friend go away like a setting sun. RIP my friend.

[@luckyirvin]

when honest music grabs your heart and soul

[@dbcooper2261]

More Neil always!

[@kenwelch198]

It's been 20 years since I had to milk blood to keep from running out but I still dream about it.

[@dantallman5345]

Respect!

[@michaelhornstein1504]

great reaction.

[@bobtedeman5975]

"... not empty calories." ... well said.

[@Jeremy-hx7zj]

"milk the blood to keep from running out" addiction is a nightmare

[@dt1064]

"Cortez The Killer" or "Crime In The City" next, please.

[@laurahatzes6964]

Good commentary. Thanks!

[@NunyaDammeBiznis]

I recommend After The Gold Rush, Only Love Can Break Your Heart, and Harvest Moon.

[@jackalope5589]

The line “ I know that some of you don’t understand “ hit me differently this time. Sadly alot more are becoming well aware of what addiction means. Back then American society had a different opinion of the “ junkie “ I pray that more and more people understand addiction is a healthcare issue and not a moral one.

[@mjp3186]

I think you Will love his song Alburguerque

[@robertsheetz6067]

The song is Neill Young's live version of the song Like a Hurricane..

[@jimwebb9328]

Another song that shows the destruction of drug abuse is John Prine's "Sam Stone". It's a song Prine wrote early in his career and there are several videos out there of him performing it. Any of them are powerful.

[@Beitlet]

This song kills me sometimes. Lost a few cousins to alcohol & other drugs too soon in extended family. My biggest fear is one of my sons experimenting with something dangerous at the wrong time & losing him to it.

[@drafim2732]

" milk blood to keep from running out" line refers to the practice of selling your blood for drug money.

[@mishkamoto999]

❤❤❤

[@jen.radiates]

I felt it too; I lost a loved ones this year and 30 years ago…it doesn’t end. Just WHY? There’s no answer, it’s so sad. And users are stigmatized so those left behind feel like we can’t talk about it openly, not like when it’s a heart attack or something. That needs to change because those are our loved ones, not some trash like they are spoken of by some. I dreaded seeing this video for that reason but went ahead anyway; the pain has to be felt. 😢 I appreciated this song since it came out though. Back then drugs were taken for granted in parts of the culture like you said they are today; like they say, “sex, drugs & rock n roll.” When famous people died from it, people grieved it as a tragedy but the deadly twist has always been people don’t act like it could happen to them. I didn’t take it seriously myself until it took away someone in my life.

[@Brandi6666]

Biz, you are hitting on all cylinders. Keep on rocking in the free world, while we can

[@watchbizmatik]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@anoldmannameddave7455]

Hard hitting song. I saw that sh*t take my only Son! Some things, you just never get over. Brother Biz, give a listen to ‘Almost Was Good Enough ‘ by Magnolia Electric Company. “Almost no one makes it out”. Gripping lyrics, and incredible guitars! I’m pretty sure you’ll agree. 😊❤️✌️

[@paularietta6744]

God bless you man. Glad you made it through.

[@michaelfowler436]

Have you ever heard James Brown's song "King Heroin"

[@ronnyparker]

Love you dude. Honesty.

[@terrysavoy6290]

Hey Biz, should think about doing Cold Turkey by John Lennon. It’s his battle of addiction, so raw and so powerful. Keep up the great music. Cheers!

[@DannyD714]

i had a childhood friend who was heavily involved in drugs and alcohol die at the age of 55. we tried intervention with his family,but nothing worked. he's been gone 10 years this coming july,and it still pains me to think about how much life he missed out on,and all the good times we didn't get to share in our old age.

[@davidNance-e6k]

WROTE SONG ABOUT HIS GREAT FRIEND BANDMATR FROM CRAZY HORSE O'D ON HEROIN

[@skepticalzo]

Cortez The Killer - Neil Young...good vibes ppl

[@lancerx1759]

Neil Young is a Multinational Treasure

[@reborndaughter445]

This was such a sad personal song for Neil. Check out Harvest Moon and Ohio if you haven't yet. Thanks for your insight.

[@helmutkurtneumnn2026]

Neil young Man His catalog is so wide don't know where to start Cortez the killer maybe the rust never sleeps version He gets into me big-time

[@markwilliams5606]

Foolishness is Sinking Sand America. Stand on the Rock.🌄

[@keymack2477]

More Neil Young? I would suggest "Helpless" from Farm Aid, 1985 I believe! Enjoy!!

[@rubbersole79]

This "Unplugged" was his best work imho.

[@timothybyrom5560]

Lot of people close ain't here no more.

[@skepticalzo]

Yes - The Venture

[@bobdelp2023]

WOWWWWWW, MORE NEIL TRACKS HUH, HMMMM! 😊 MR. SOUL, AFTER THE GOLD RUSH, CINNAMON GIRL, HEART OF GOLD, MY MY HEY HEY ( ACOUSTIC ) HEY HEY MY MY ( ELECTRIC ) YOU WANT 5 OF MY FAVORITES BIZ : HARVEST MOON, RAZOR LOVE, POWDERFINGER, POCOHONTAS, SEDAN DELIVERY 😊 BUT THERE'S SO SO SO MANYYYYY BIZ JUST LIKE WITH ELTON, 100'S OF SONGS, IT'S NEVERRRRENDING MY MUSICAL FRIEND, THANKS!!!😊

[@TheScaramongus]

Mr. Soul and down the line for his guitar playing the Dead Man Soundtrack

[@IZZY_EDIBLE]

Do ROCKIN' IN THE FREE WORLD!

[@roevega9902]

Powderfinger..a must

[@mikeengle6839]

Niel Young and Crazy Horse, Cortez the Killer

[@keith6485]

I have never been a big Neil Young fan, but THIS song hits hard. And it's becoming even more of a problem today than when this was written. And nobody cares.

[@jeffsechrist3897]

Give "down by the river a listen!

[@watchbizmatik]

I did and it’s dropping tonight

[@odelldaniel7868]

Lord, please take me back to my youth, this new world sucks.........................................

[@blondelebanese9922]

I love you baby can I have some more - yep, that used to happen among my friends who were using.

[@Dobermanluv]

Passenger "Let Her Go" please Biz

[@watchbizmatik]

Hey I have already heard that song a million times I actually really like Passenger I had their debut album.

[@JU5TINPDX]

Gotta love the drunk guy screaming “woooooooooo” during a devastating song about heroin and death. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@heatherlynn3438]

I feel the same way about the newest needle! The damages done

[@michaeldoukas4444]

He is such a great song writer. You should check out the album Ragged Glory and the song Heart of gold. He has so many songs to check out.

[@marksanders8028]

I’ll drink to that.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Hurricane; Cortez the killer; After the Goldrush.

[@markburnham7512]

Neil cuts to it. One man, one guitar, one message. Full stop.

[@jasonmccluskey3623]

Guys I'm new here. How do I suggest new songs?

[@MisterWondrous]

Not sure, but I think this song may be about Tom Brady and Footballgate, where a football needle was used to overinflate footballs, and create damage to Tom's image. The football needle and the damage done. Maybe they should have called it that in order to clear up the confusion. And my own son is always just settin' around in his junky room. So may maybe every junky person is like a son that sets arounds, and may if he got off his rump the place wouldn't be so junky. Neil was deep. And so Young!

[@juangorsedin6657]

🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@joannparker1977]

I know. My Mother was a raging belligerent drunk. I was stuck with her when my parents divorced. I was 11.

[@SuperStrik9]

I'm 43 and have been battling opiate/opioid addiction since I was 17. I'm not here to share my story or tell anyone what to do. Just know that if you decide to use there's a very good chance it won't be one time. I will say you don't want to become a junkie like me. Being dopesick is like being tortured.

[@zunbake3]

I lost many friends from H back in the 70's.

[@onsesejoo2605]

Sadly a timeless song..Nowadays it could be sung I've seen the (opioid) can and the damage done. Michael Jackson and Prince, Heath Ledger...

[@mikemurphy1700]

....Southern Man....

[@lynnhoffman247]

👍🏼

[@hatchetman5801]

neal called it, before crack etc. seeing how the industry gets their artists dependent on cia provided substances, total disregard for human life in favor of profit and influence

[@tompahlgooglesucks]

Man I appreciate you you so real and I'm going through what you're talkin bout

[@jhamptonjr]

I love this song, but I hate the way it makes me remember all the people I've lost over my lifetime. It's a powerful message if people choose to listen. Peace and love!

[@heydayma10513]

Leeches on Back..case study the H.. Leech ! #sad

[@smhdpt12]

This is garbage

[@bobschenkel7921]

A short, tough song about a difficult subject, and something Neil knew close up. It is based on a true event in his history. The last line "Every junkie is like a setting sun" just tears your guts out.

[@laurakali6522]

John Prine’s song Sam Stone. And The Pusher by Steppenwolf.

[@36karpatoruski]

ESPECIALLY THE PUSHER BY STEPPENWOLF. And then I’M WAITING FIR THE MAN - BY VELVET UNDERGROUND.

[@garyarnett1220]

Good for you dude !! sometimes it's hard to avoid this sh** when others around you are in it. This was an ex's of mine's favorite song....but she'd been there, and it reminded her why not to go there again.

[@StellaWaldvogel]

It's even harder for musicians to avoid it. People are always sucking up, handing them stuff.

[@woodykinney8222]

Neil was a bit poetic,a great song writer and performer.He had a way of pulling you into the song and make you feel it.Another great talent from the day.😎

[@dagmar.6954]

"The Needle & The Damage Done" is a 1972 song written by Neil Young. The lyrics describe the effects of heroin addiction on musicians Young knew, including his friend & Crazy Horse bandmate Danny Whitten, who would die of an overdose the same year the song was released.

[@User_ginny_aikensc_92753]

This was the first time I've heard this since my nephew died. He was 32. He went to Law School, became an attorney, and somewhere along the line he got acquainted with heroin. His older brother saw blood on his sleeve. We couldn't believe it. We were totally shocked. He relapsed a couple times, but then got straight. Christmas Eve afternoon Dec. 24, 2020, we get a call that his vehicle was parked in front of the ER at the hospital and he was in the passenger seat unconscious. His wallet and cellphone gone. A person jumped out of the driver's seat and got in another car. The coroner told us that it is not illegal to do that...we couldn't believe it. Heroin wasn't in his system. Marijuana and crystal meth. We kept him on life support because he was an organ donor. He saved 3 people's lives. Both kidneys and his heart. Miss you Frank🙏 Thanks Biz ❤

[@reallymysterious4520]

You have to do Helpless from this same unplugged album - live version just like this

[@guyturbide6348]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Another great masterpiece by Niel Young is #🎶heart of Gold 🎵 #🎵Southern man🎶 #🎵Rocking'in in a free world 🎶🎵 You gonna love those songs too Keep the good work Biz 👍🏻👌👏✌️🙏

[@TheNorcalmonkey67]

This is from MTV Unplugged which was also quite good, also the show at Red Rocks was quite powerful - but check out Heart of Gold from the BBC performance (where Old Man is from that you had reacted to before).

[@artvallejos1460]

Check out Heart Of Gold from the movie. Ice Man

[@gablen23]

He is the best. He has the complete package, songwriting, guitar playing, singing, charisma, eletric, or acoustic, band, or solo, name it. I can't tell how much I love his music. You should check out some of his songs with his backin band, Crazy Horse: "Down By The River", "Rockin' in the Free World", "Cinnamon Girl" etc.

[@bobdelp2023]

ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU MAY WANT TO DO THE ORIGINAL VERSIONS SO YOU CAN SEE HOW THEY WERE ACTUALLYYY RECORDED! 😊 AND THEN OF COURSE MOVE TO 'LIVE ' 😊

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

More Neil! perhaps anything will do...he is that good.

[@J_Gamble]

I think this is my favorite song of Neil Young. Profound and heartbreaking. Great reflection/reaction, Biz ...... *"Ohio"* is another great one. It's about the killing of 4 unarmed students at Kent state, Ohio by the national guard. The students were protesting Nixon's expansion of the Vietnam War.

[@jonathansmith3742]

Oh Yeah, more Neil Young. Sugar Mountain or After the Goldrush.