Neil Young - A Man Needs A Maid/Heart Of Gold Suite (Live At Massey Hall-1971)

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[@neilyoungchannel]

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[@reiniervannek]

Hi, Neil hope you're doing well your music means a lot to me I was at your concert 10th of July 2019

[@sheilasams9515]

I LOVE YOU 💘 NEIL✌😎👍🤘🤘😁💯♥️

[@stevenday5448]

✌️🤍🙏🏼

[@henrygriffen40]

@@chipvanwinkle6448 i was a NEIL YOUNG fan at one time,until i realized his focus is politics instead of music

[@RuthEGough]

Got a 404 on your link...

[@sharonhouser7838]

Well here we go again . Sitting in the hallway on a mattress , wrapped in a blanket, two flashlights , two bottles of water . Yep I am scared of storms too. This time I am alone.listeming to this magnificent song . ❤

[@malgorium]

no fan bullshit, man. this is truly fucking brilliant.

[@blainekoehler6211]

Reduces me to tears everytime

[@ac1239844]

This is my absolute favorite live version of any song out there. Never have I seen more expression of emotion .. live on stage.

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

Damn close for me too. I wish he'd do more at the piano.

[@stewartsanders2670]

Type in this same song live at the BBC and you will change you're mind the bbc version is the best he will ever sound live 👌

[@paulcallaro396]

@@stewartsanders2670 You are exactly right. His BBC concert is complete and raw emotion. Absolutely beautiful and the purest Neil Young you'll ever hear.

[@HarvestMoon21]

My man for 50 years, seen him when I was 14, haven stopped... Heart and soul, that's always been his lead. Brilliant absolutely beautiful ❣️✌🏼

[@GhostOfThisHouse]

I prefer the live versions of most of Neil's songs, he's brilliant

[@janekopp6954]

Oh these songs, that year, the albums in my hand listening and singing along on the floor, legs crossed in a zone...1971 and all its freedom and innocence. Neil Young brings me back overtime... so glad we have Neil Young. Wonderful to see him live..... Thanks for posting

[@craigfreund8848]

Jane Kopp, I'm with nyou. So wonderfully said. Thx.

[@SharonHouser]

This song makes me feel complete . Your voice is of an Angel . Pure and simple . We love you Mr Neil 💖💖💖💖

[@leehuff4311]

Good lord I was 4 years old. Now I'm 55. I thank my uncle's for there music influence. What a gift, that never ends. I love Neil Young. Truly the best.

[@yeroen1954]

This beggar... Suffering existential loneliness. To the marrow of my bones. Goosebumps.

[@gaetanoandresmarcelo4271]

You light my life, dear Uncle Neil!!!

[@RicoCosta317]

One of the most beautiful and heartfelt things I've ever heard.

[@stephenslade6753]

I've heard various versions over the years but I'd trade them to have heard this live. perfect Neil. so heartfelt and open.

[@neilstrauss3318]

Played this in my class, cause I'm a teacher, and all the students loved it.

[@soniasorianomarinero4235]

I Love this man ❤

[@fredlynn1229]

What beautiful poetry. Mister Young has a heart as big as the moon and giving nothing less than everything. THIS is an artist among insects.

[@Tomjrf]

I have never heard anything this beautiful.

[@lindahuff8976]

Saw Neill live one time in Nashville. Great, iconic performer. Long may you run.

[@neilstrauss3318]

Note that in this version, Neil might need a maid, like a child needs a mother, but then he adds on "afraid... a man feels afraid" ! This is not what he normal sings and are not in the lyrics to the song. But the maid is not some worker for him, but a women who can help him go through the hard parts of life. For he wants to know when he might see her again. This is NOT a SEXIST song (as some might suspect), as we hear it in this version, but a call from the weakness of the man's experience in life, to a women who can help to make him whole. At least that is my interpretation, for Neil never belittles women in general. Unless they jilt him... see the album "Cortez the Killer", where Neil sings about breakups with women. I'm sticking with this line of thought!

[@Galbatorxx]

WIkipedia explains it a simular way. But in my oppinnion you made it better. You found the right words with the help of this more special version of this song.

[@neilstrauss3318]

@@Galbatorxx Thanks for your feedback.

[@bretjackson2425]

I wonder if Neils mom was in the audience?

[@JC-ej1zy]

​@Galbatorxx that's where he got it from Wikipedia he didn't just make that up. Thought he was being a smart Alec 😂

[@hommee]

Exactly

[@fraynevliegenthart6112]

One of my favourite parts of this performance is how absolutely nobody bats an eye when Heart of Gold comes on. No whoops or hollers. Because this was way before Heart of Gold became a big hit, and people were listening to the lyrics for what they actually meant

[@robertcronin6603]

This show was simply and utterly phenomenal...he was *on his game* here...unreal 🔥

[@PaulaBoggsBand]

I love that he’s singing “afraid, a man is afraid” not “a man needs a maid” at the beginning…

[@davidsheriff9274]

There is a video of Diana Krall singing this song and she sang "afraid" instead of maid at the beginning and I was furious that she took it upon herself to change the lyrics to a Neal Young song, but I guess she was covering this live version, I don't know why he changed it though.

[@PaulaBoggsBand]

@ Neil Young originally wrote “afraid.” I think the record company forced him to change the lyrics. I was so happy to find him performing song for first time in Canada.

[@girlfromthedwarf]

There is so much of myself in this song it hurts in the most beautiful way. I went looking for a maid once, that was five years ago. I fell in love against my will but Jesus; I wouldn't change it for the world. It still scares me though - love - but I do it anyway.

[@ritatodd1070]

A troubadour, music to touch the soul.

[@garyhenson117]

On February 23, 1971, barely a month after this Massey Hall performance, Neil played "Heart of Gold" for a BBC TV audience _separately_ on guitar/harmonica, i.e. with the altered instrumentation that later would help make the finished track a #1 hit when finally released in 1972. Did this radical change in form and sound evolve during the intervening few weeks between these two shows? Presumably so ...

[@SamiNami]

To live a life, you got to give a life. So powerful it hurts.

[@cubensis4life]

+SamiNami its "love" not "life"

[@pup1008]

I remember being 13 or 14 in the early 70's & babysitting for my sister's child. Her & her husband were about 12 years older than me & my brother in law was big into his music. He had a few LP's laying around that I used to play. One was Elton John's wonderful album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" & the other "Harvest Moon." With the innocence of youth I'd listen to those with maybe some early Bowie thrown in & think - "So this is Rock music right?" I honestly thought these two masterful albums were just two examples of the genre, that EVERYTHING else was going to as close if not as good!

[@advent6996]

What a find! Two perfect songs, that people were hearing for the first time, blended into one song. I could listen to it all night! Love you so much Neil.

[@neilyoung3163]

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[@RicoBurghFan]

This is like a show tune from MY movie. So heartbreakingly gorgeous. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MattMcCann-eg7mj]

I caught that, he had just broken up w Carrie Snodgress

[@rcjward]

Neil Young’s music and talent is so good it’s other worldly. This performance is especially indicative.

[@constancedouglas8513]

It’s 2019 and I just heard this. Best version ever. Could listen to this genius all day!

[@neilyoung1090]

You have such a profound impact on my career that even the biggest thank you text would fall shout to express my gratitude. Thanks for your support and the love shown stay safe ❤️❤️❤️

[@fcstar1000]

I bought the magnificient album in Hong Kong for 4 years ago "Live at Massey Hall 71" - if you love music, then this album is a must to own.

[@deborahjoeshow]

You are a part of my childhood and I am amazed how much I can't get enough of your music. It's a forever thing :)

[@rileyraccoon2987]

good one love Neil

[@deborahjoeshow]

I saw him when I was in junior high school and Linda Ronstadt came out on stage and performed a few tunes . Great show!!!!

[@gypsy4460]

well said Deborah

[@deborahjoeshow]

sandra sword :)

[@officialneilyoung6428]

Hi thanks ❤ how have you been? Merry Xmas and a blessed 2023. 😊

[@richtrapp4045]

seen neil 3 times one of my all time favorites

[@juancarlosfuentes6199]

You´re a lucky men..

[@MaggieValera]

This is one of the most incredible examples of masterful storytelling. Thank you for being in my life for these past 54 years and all that you've shared with me.

[@neilyoung3163]

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[@stewartsanders8740]

Neil young live at the BBC 1972 is his best concert ever 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@llannerch]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@barbhansen1378]

Oh yes.

[@georgelasko8346]

Such a beautiful song. I have no one to love, so, this song especially touches my heart. Thank you. It’s difficult to text with tears in my eyes, but thank you so much.

[@raisingirl88]

Watched it for the first time and I'm here now without words and full of tears 💛 As if "A man needs a maid" wasn't perfect enough alone, he added "Heart of Gold" on the piano and everything made and makes perfectly, heartbreakingly and beautifully sense, especially with that circular ending ✨ Oh, Neil 🥲

[@roddyjones5848]

Thank you Neil for your music, who could not touched by this live performance, been a fan for a loooong time

[@quedorf]

All I can say is this song holds a special place in my heart. I met one of the best friends I ever had over this song. She is gone now, but lives on in my heart. Thanks Neil......

[@wasaga2000]

One of the finest song writers, Long live Neil!

[@RoyOltmans59]

This was the moment in my younger years when i fell in love for his music. Txs Neil Young and the Horse for visiting Amsterdam. Special txs to Crazy Horse for talking and signing my guitar, till next time...........

[@ianshortt828]

Pure magic

[@rustynail246]

Absolutely haunting, it takes me to a different time of my life.

[@tamirgabay9416]

This is the best version of Heart Of Gold I have ever heard. Thanks Niel

[@joeybenoit6269]

Neil Young always leads me down a path sometimes it's dark and then the light bust in! Sometimes you're laughing and sometimes there's a flood!

[@scotthawley6338]

Neil, thanks for all you have shared with the world. Keep writing.

[@JC-ej1zy]

Special musician been listening to him since I was a teenager blame my dad for that! His music is older than Me but it's timeless

[@tyshallema9412]

Neil is a true genius

[@carolk5770]

Another musical genius. Neil Young.

[@neilyoung3163]

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[@sharonhouser7838]

This is one of my favorites as well . Live at Massey Hall . I Am Child or Don't Let it Bring You Down . Neil cries out for help in a lot of his music . Everyone has their interpretations. His music is beautiful ❤️ . Everyone has their secrets in their😊 hearts ❤

[@plusfour1]

what courage what talent holy crap

[@SullyDunn]

People coughing don't know how famous both these songs are about to be. Held the test of time too.

[@daphoenixto]

smokin reefer ....ahhhh the days of Acapulco Gold :P

[@swordsinging1709]

Just heard the song for the first time. Neil is a treasured artist who paints masterpieces in music. I love how he took his time delivering the song. He could have taken all day and it wouldn't have mattered to me. Great Great song as so many others he wrote.

[@lykke26]

Don't no what to say about this song.........like hearing your child is born! God making life!

[@TobiasReturns]

obviously hes one of the great unsung guitarists ever as well as obviously one of the greatest singer/songwriters that's graced us but what a piano player as well. all round talent ❤

[@SharonHouser]

Amazingly Beautiful. ❤ . I Love You Neil ❤

[@CurriedBat]

50 years ago yet still feels so familiar.

[@fcstar1000]

Best album ever produced, live.

[@TOMOHIROAOKI0511]

2曲ともとてもとても大好きな曲です。心に沁みわたります。個人的に60～70年代の曲が核となっているので、聴いていてあたたかい気分に包まれてきます。

[@jackm.9286]

青木朋博 I don't know what that means, but I think I agree

[@jeffsmith2022]

You want chickie wing with your rice?...

[@tammymarcum]

Thank you for posting this video. Your music continues to touch me deeply!

[@MrSridharMurthy]

Neil needs to get a Nobel prize just as Bob Dylan did ! He should be in the Hall of Fame too ! Genius !

[@aidanbarbar5243]

how could anyone dislike this? gosh its sooo good

[@sharpouf]

Simplement magique. Merveilleux. Merci Mister Young !!

[@metalmoto]

A very interesting version of a wonderful song. Thank You!

[@taimeuppe6174]

Thanks for this post Neil.. love ya man

[@steviegreg1]

how has this got so few hits its stunning

[@nothingbuttruth3641]

I juste want to thank you for all the beautiful things you sing for all these years...

[@i08237]

Thank you, Neil, for this beautiful performance! Especially also for the introduction. I understand the song a lot better now. Sending love from Berlin. Elly

[@langstongrandma]

Thank God for Neil Young.

[@patriciapaquette1199]

Massey Hall.....the greatest place on earth to perform..the sound, etc .. 'the best' Cheers to you Neil Young..you will always live within me here. xox

[@jorgnowotny6970]

Neil forever, he spend lifelines all the time

[@jeffsmith2022]

One of his best, to be sure...love it...

[@m13579k]

I love Massey Hall, it has this amazing musical warmth to it. I wish I was alive to see this performance, even listening to the recordings i get goosebumps

[@54pipester]

Having the vinyl recording of this magnificent concert, all I can say is, it is so realistic. Listening to it is as if I was there on stage with him, very powerful and moving, bringing tears to my old eyes.

[@CanadainElmo]

Loved seeing neil do this at massey hall again on sunday. it was my third time seeng him

[@robertcronin6603]

The camera and the angles...the washed-out quality is amazing...damn...what a magical performance 🔥🔥🔥

[@gablen23]

well, you know "there's more to the picture, than meets the eye" as Neil used to sing :) in other word, its the quality of the artist, that makes it real

[@JimmyBakker]

Feeling tip to toe shivers from 4.20 onwards.

[@davemakk195]

I hope you know how many people love you personally for all the amazing lyrics and music you have shared with us all these years. Thank you 👍🏻❤️. Dave VA Beach, USA. Ps, first album I ever bought was Trans.. Lol. I loved new wave synth music. Then a friend gave me Harvest and Gold Rush on vinyl. Then I knew I had found something great. Thanks again brother.

[@carolk5770]

I highly agree!! Hello from Pittsburgh PA!

[@hokuspokus29]

wonderful

[@Breed1223]

A Great, Great Song!!!

[@jonas5272]

thanks Mr young truly inspired one of my favourite places to go is your home town park my truck and turn up the tunes looking out on the water

[@mcgratz]

i agree - every second of this entire album is worth the goosebumps - from my hometown of omemee too! love u neil!

[@LeeLee-m5f]

That's just so beautiful

[@loveislovepeaceis]

HE IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL MAN

[@ericjohnsawyer]

"It's a Broadway musical" ~ Neil Young -- gotcha mate

[@stevenday5448]

om …such beautiful footage..

[@12321Walrus]

Amazing album. One of my favorite

[@gypsy4460]

in my mind I still need a place to go //// oh ya Love Neil

[@neilyoung1090]

You have such a profound impact on my career that even the biggest thank you text would fall shout to express my gratitude. Thanks for your support and the love shown stay safe ❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesmtz5891]

Una de mis favoritas..

[@empirejackson]

Fantastic

[@nathanswann1198]

A MAN NEEDS A MAID/HEART OF GOLD are fundamentally perfect, regardless of the version. The two of them intertwined live is, perhaps, rock and roll magic. PERHAPS.......

[@scottrgood]

The songs go together well.

[@navajotrail9253]

Love, Life, Death, and Resurrection. Neil Young

[@daniellealaoui1657]

So spiritual for sure, love love for ever

[@neilstrauss3318]

Neil is one of my spiritual guides, and has been for a long time. Peace to you.

[@musicshowvn5923]

OMG I love love him and Heart of Gold so Much!

[@tpstrato2270]

MASTERPIECE

[@IsisMusic]

It's so beautiful

[@debwingert9429]

Excellent!

[@Auguss96]

Awesome mix.