Neil Young - Don't Let it Bring You Down (Live '71)

Neil Young performing Don't Let It Bring You Down. Great song.

[@petebower892]

With all due respect to todays artists. Nobody can match what we grew up with in the late 60's and 70's. NY as good as any. friggin amazing

[@jenniemalloy7402]

Pete Bower Correct.

[@isapeacekeeper8803]

Yes totally, 'cept SanFransico had the greatest diversity of incredible music, psychedelic/rare garage and more during those same years! 😉💜✌

[@robpivato4227]

Yes, but I think this isMassey Hall Toronto

[@madlight13]

That is the truth! And because of that I’ve been able to continue to seek musical gems my whole life!

[@hsdgfasdg5646]

I agree. And I was born in '92

[@TheMacabren]

This song has saved me from so many deep moments of depression... its power is uncanny. God bless you, Neil Young.

[@ytdtheb]

Neil Young has always provided the punctuation to my life. If only I could have been at this performance in person. A true artist.

[@lauradeacon2420]

Yes me too. I was 15 when I first heard this. Blew my head off. I'm still here and listening at 63.

[@taumy]

When my Brother died, this song was playing and two weeks later, I played it when my Daddy died 2 years ago. I love you Mr. Young; Always have, always will. ♥

[@lindatintop]

I'm 54 and Neil Young has been my favorite since I was a kid. I love a lot of music, a lot of styles, but for more than 40 years he has been my favorite and I suspect he always will be.

[@ericaromar3199]

when i was a child, my father and I listened to Neil Young together all the time. he introduced me to him.

[@Wildlyfer]

You know, Neil Young will probably be regarded by critics as underrated and yet so much of the public had loved him, his popularity will make his name timeless.

[@MikeMcKenzieLOL]

Voice like a cold wind in Calgary ... sends shivers down my back. Love ya, Neil.

[@Dan-zq5wt]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. I love his vocal in this version

[@pghpa611]

A Genius performing his music at a level beyong compare. If you don't love Neil Young you don't love music. Passion , energy ,talent and poitical activisim at its best. Thank you Neil you are among the Rock Elite.

[@thundermaster41]

neil young is one of the true greats can't find singers can't find singers like this today

[@debbies.5975]

I so love this living, poet and musician.

[@debbies.5975]

I remember listening to his beautiful poems and music when I was 10 , am 56 and relate and give gratitude to his continuing artistic beauty.

[@wwborneo1]

There is no one like Neil Young in the whole free world nod unfree1 I am 54 and I remember hitch hiking to Bakersfield getting high in a church and setting cross legged up close and being taken to another world crying through the whole concert. He is the man!That was over 34 years ago. He helped change my world. Still today I can recall that very moment..24 and there's so much more

[@vpfan207]

Without a doubt, Neil Young & Crazy Horse (1997) best concert I have ever been to, or probably ever will. The whole experience was an amazing blessing, and it ranks right up there with the births of my two children. Jesus Christ that man can rock it out! Crazy Horse is just the shit! Love you Neil!!!

[@petesideras7946]

why does this song effect me so much...I think I'll play at my funeral! Has a lot of Heart...

[@quisp16]

Lyrics that have meaning and unique voice that transcends you into a state of awe.

[@wwborneo1]

There is no one like Neil Young in the whole free world nor unfree.I am 54 and I remember hitch hiking to Bakersfield getting high in a church and setting cross legged up close and being taken to another world crying through the whole concert. He is the man!That was over 34 years ago. He helped change my world. Still today I can recall that very moment..24 and there's so much more

[@zimminkie]

One of the last great singer-songwriter-musician-performers. They don't come like this anymore...real, raw, and "unprettified."

[@nickfromCO]

This song is so haunting that it almost sends you drifting into another place. So vivid. It brings tears to my eyes and goosebumps to my skin. Utter brilliance in its purest form.

[@cw1011]

Love the way Neil uses his lyrics to express what he feels. While leaving his fans to interpret in their own way, there is a message in his songs. In this one, for example, there is a blind man with an answer in his hand, yet people don't ask him, but instead turn to those with eyesight (river of sight) for answers they could only understand were they also blind. The sarcasm and irony are refreshing, in that Neil says exactly what he wants. I read his book "Shaky"--a must for NY fans. Go Neil !

[@kingbee48185]

I love Neil Young. One man who will not sell his integrity out for anyone. Awesome song writer.

[@mopbrothers]

Neil Young has God moving through him. Stunning. What a gift to all of us.

[@Chevyheartbeat1987]

hard to believe someone can captivate an audience so fully. I sam him do an all acoustic show and no one spoke for 2 hours. It was absolutely wonderful and beautiful to behold.

[@gullwing830]

There's no words for the majesty of Neil's music- even today, his songs warm me to the core- I can't stop listening.

[@anael55]

I adore Neil Young! Musical genius with words that cut to the heart.

[@jakerandall123]

I agree with you. This is a song with meaning. It grabs you and holds you tight. He is such a talent. I just saw the DVD that was shot for this and it is awesome. Every Neil Young fan needs to sit back and catch it.

[@mrs.awesome5371]

I wish I had hippie parents or that I was a hippie myself. Born a few years too late. Would have loved to see Neil and so many others in their prime.

[@marynexer4748]

Yeah son.we wrote the book!

[@LetsAllDrinkToTheDeathOfAClown]

Hippies sucked. They ruined this country but the music of that era is unbelievably amazing.

[@desmondhume8071]

neil is a genius

[@MANNY11RED]

One of the finest songs ever written

[@jakerandall123]

Sing it Neil. Nobody does it like you. Not even CSN&Y. You are the best. Don't let it bring you down.

[@jacobgolden]

This song is off my favorite Neil record -"After the Gold Rush" Still one of the great singer/songwriters of our time in my opinion. Jacob Golden

[@smokeysdad8627]

There's only 1 Neil young. Classic

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

One of the best songwriters and musicians ever born.

[@theyeahyeahjanna]

It's just his voice and his guitar. and he's better then all of those musicians with their big live shows, special effects and all that stuff. My god,.. this is music. this is magic.

[@gabriellebyczek6692]

[@lizardspiral]

I envy you

[@peterf.229]

wish I could have seen him when I was younger.. I am pretty much a hippy myself .. maybe not as long haired.. but for a time I had long hair, like Neil's , and I have dressed like teh grunge people from about 6th grade on hahaha

[@jamiegrieve7734]

exactly,same here!! nice! Xxx

[@marymartin363]

My oldest I'm sure could hear Mr Young while in my belly! lol He grew up with this music too. I used to take both my boys with me to the No Nukes rallies where Crosby, Stills, and Nash were usually involved among other great artists, comedians, actors and activists as well.

[@twittergirl2]

Ahhhh, smell the FM underground, back when it was quality.

[@CrustyZombie]

My dad introduced me to so many great artists, but one of his favorites was Neil. I know every song, what a great lyricist.

[@BrotherDime78]

such a beautiful peace on songwriting here ... nothing has more impact than neil's voice and the instrument he plays with ... a genius when it comes to writing down a piece of his life on paper .. respect

[@maxhunt29]

Absltely brilliant. I have never heard this version before. It is amazing for someone who just a few years before had no confidence that he could sing, could then sit down (its harder sitting down) and sing in such a a loud and true voice, pitched so high, with so much confidence. He didn't miss a note or falter at all. What a star. Thnaks a lot for posting this, I was mesmerised.

[@paulblack7447]

Neil was.filling void left by Dylan in time Dylan was on sabàdical or whatever Bobby D was doin. Neil was.there guitar& harp showed world Dylan wasn't only poet song &dance man we had. Rock & roll will never die.. Neil told us why down N Motown.

[@orion3511]

Its such magic,treasures,pure gold. How he channeled them through his spirit i dont know. He is truely exceptional

[@jessmessization]

I grew up listening to Neil Young, every Sunday morning my dad would play him... there's a special place in my heart for this music, it takes me back to summer days when I was a child.

[@pascaljeanne2653]

just neil young, just magic !

[@norwester7018]

One of the best Neil Young songs EVER (next to Needle it's my favorite)... I used to make my Rhythm Player cover this EVERY night I love this song so much. NY is just an amazing guy, if you've never seen it, watch his interview with Charlie Rose.. if you didn't know Neil was brilliant before you will after that interview. Amazing artist, amazing man. Hell he's "The Grandfather of Grundge" music... Fuckin LOVE Neal.

[@nanaobx]

Incredible musician and singer. Brings back the 70's - hard to believe our generation is getting so old!

[@ChocolateRain68]

Neil Young's lyrics are always the deepest, so much of a story to tell, his songs should last a lifetime..

[@jophielnicholls276]

he has a very characteristic voice...

[@picnicsantologicos]

Don't let it bring you down It's only castles buring...

[@takingitbackgal80]

It's so incredible how beautiful his music is. His voice..his lyrics..total perfection!! To see him live at this concert would have been amazing. He is the man.

[@deadmandown6]

14 years old,38 years later it still feels the same..

[@jasonk7314]

the loner lost in urban desert.

[@pugs2300]

gives me chills every time i listen and watch Neil...this is what music is all about...

[@celticghirlxxx]

I love it........this is amazing! Neil young is the king of songwriting. We can only hope to equal, I doubt we will ever top it, but we should all strive for better. It's an impossible task. Neil young is a god!

[@nothankyou5285]

Helped get me through a lot of terrible rotten times back in mid 70's. And I love Crosby Stills Nash and Young, always have always will. Thank you.

[@tlynch1218]

i was lucky enough to have grown up back in the day and neil was a standard at the all day concerts, we'd head to austin and spend the day listening to kick ass music and smoking cheap weed. a concert, a bag of pot and some beer and you were done spending money at 25 dollars!!!! concert tickets were 7 dollars, a bag of weed 10 and the rest for beer! and we saw everybody. more than once. it was a great time to grow up musically. there were no boundaries. just a wide open field. fabulous!

[@davidsiegel00]

nell young is truly one of the greats. I was young when he hit the scene but I remember his music as being provocative and energizing. it makes me feel good when he makes references to different aspects of life and his songs have great lyrics.

[@samadhi5757]

Neil Young was the first artist I ever stopped to listen to when I was about 14 or 15. The album was Harvest and it took me to a place I'd never been with music. I must have listened to it a hundred times, amazed at what I was hearing in musical delight , lyrical mystery, and truth. I've followed him over the years and only hope to see him live some day.

[@CHUCKLOVES1969]

i was lucky enough to be right there when this went down. having loved CSNY etc, and having seen Buffalo Sringfield .in about '75 Neil was gonna do a show at UCLA. i snuck-in with a friend, and sat near the stage. knowing he was just gonna be doing a solo act, i wasn't expecting very much at all, in the way of being impressed. i was use to being blasted by some of the greatest rock acts in history. to this day i am still in awe of how much he touched me, down deep. it was truly unforgettable.

[@Emiel11111]

Neil Young is the best artist out there. I feel so lucky that I could see him play in Amsterdam last winter.

[@Chevyheartbeat1987]

had this as a bootleg about 10 or more years ago, still as awesome now as it was then. I think it is perhaps Neil's voice at his strongest.

[@righthook27]

An amazing unique voice singing songs composed like no other, Truly a pleasure to listen to.

[@user-wy8tx5je4q]

Neil Young is a straight to your heart masterful musician!! RUST NEVER SLEEPS

[@jakerandall123]

Neil defines the sound of the 70's. A true talent!

[@gpear123]

there is no one like him .... anywhere.... hes a rock-n-roll god .... treasure... saviour .... whatever you want

[@rightnight11]

I have never listened to Neil Young when he was young and had is best voice. I understand now why is revered. Amazing.

[@ambroseboxwell277]

Fantastic. Takes me right back to 1971 and a camping holiday in the west of England with three mates. We played a cassette tape of After the Goldrush LP to death. The only music we had , but more than enough. Then as now

[@lilsmartiepanties]

this song once touched me the hugest. still has a huge place right there............

[@287750km]

Big Neil Young fan but I just heard this for the first time; my mouth is still open...

[@Jonnybass7]

Without even thinking about the lyrics, this song ran through my head all day on 9/11.

[@logansibley22]

his voice,so mature,so old,so amazing

[@TheCameraManCrew]

Dream what you want to dream, go where you want to go, be what you want to be. Because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do. love this song!!

[@mopbrothers]

Neil is a poet. Poetry put to music.

[@leavemealone.2150]

As relevant as ever today, thank You Neil!❤️

[@itchieG]

This is one of the greatest songs ever!!!! and I love the fact that Neil can tune his guitar up before the song and still look cool about it :)

[@Leozone]

Agreed. And he keeps writing still. He's still as current as ever, and I don't see him slowing down... Rock on

[@howhip70]

He is surely one of the best ever. I listen to "old man" daily to remind me that is who I am now!~

[@VinceMakesItBetter]

One of the best songs ever, just perfect. It helped me through a lot of difficult periods

[@fancynancyjane]

RedHandedCanuk, I'm with you. Wow. I cut my musical teeth on Neil Young (young teacher in northeastern Ontario.) Neil Young was our man...still is. Talk about enduring talent. He gets better and better.

[@nitajoyce]

This classic is timeless and timely at the same time. WoW!

[@newrealization12]

"If you don't like neil young then there's something wrong with your soul."-Shannon Hoon. ha I couldn't agree more.

[@jfelipino]

powerful performance...you know an artist is good when their live stuff is way better than the studio recording

[@canadianguy1]

Thank you for this beautiful piece of art Neil Young.

[@berrypicker5001]

Richard Benton played his for me in the cafeteria of Brownwood Elementary school in Scottsboro, Alabama way back in 1971. Loved it then(without hearing Neil do it), and especially loved it when I heard NY do it. Great song. Great album.

[@syzyg8]

Solidarity with the people of Norway! May the lives of their loved ones not be lost to us. Peace to All. Love to All. Light to All.

[@floridashorti]

This is such a stellar tune.....Neil Young's music flows thru the best times of my life like a great dream! Great post, thanks.

[@jenniferquackenbush978]

I totally concur! That's a lot of heart in there! Every song actually has Meaning which, I think, is Missing from the world today! Maybe I am just getting old but Mr. Young's music is a gift. I must say that I am glad I'm not the only one!!

[@olderloverxx]

A good friend of mine asked me my most hated question, 'what is your favourite song'. I dont like top tens or favourites because i love so much music, i find it hard to commit to a 'favourite ever' But when he pushed me (took a while) i commited to this song. Genuis. Neil is a living legend.

[@joaofelixsilva]

I think that Neil Young is a rare kind of musician. You know, there are many artists whose songs don't sound as good when performed live, because of all the studio work behind it. But Neil is an exception, he always sounds better live, probably because of all the feeling he puts into his songs.

[@Inkblot1218]

Young Neil could never amount to the awesome of Neil Young ... Poor Young Neil.

[@yobraud25]

Its amazing how I'd rather listen to music that was performed before I was born or so young to know how great it truly was than music from my own generation

[@sonofbagodonuts]

same here i use to listen to neil young 24 7 when i was a little younger than i am now witch isnt to young but i love his music and for only being 15 the music that he sings will always be with me for the rest of my life. + the better thing is it has feeling not like the other crap today.

[@takingitbackgal80]

11-12-10..To a living legend..HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEIL YOUNG..generations later and your music is still beautiful :)

[@husker666]

Superb.........what was neils strength was his self belief no matter what others thought...ans the fact that he was a great,great musician,,christ I used to play everybody knows this is nowhere everyday when I was a teenager!

[@cesasbo]

Neil young , Bob dylan , Bob marley. Guys that got something to say in their songs . that's what real artists are about...

[@thrashm3ta1]

GREAT VOICE !!! THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE HIM !!!!!

[@OurLordLennon]

nothing like it.......wanna say THANK YOU Neil & friends....this music is in my heart and in the hearts of many.

[@Gingerhoneycat]

I've never really listened to Springsteen but I love Neil Young, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan, they're all fantastic and I don't even want to compare them x

[@meuandthelot]

His left hand looks to bare the battle scars, Neil has always been an old soul.

[@coosess]

My soul is secure then because I feel like he is a part of my spirit. If there is a heaven I will recognize Neil.