Neil Young - Harvest Moon + interview [January 1993]

[Stereo] Solo acoustic performance on late-night USTV.

[@Maxaldojo]

Possibly one of the most beautiful songs in history...

[@highwireman2012]

Easily one of the most beautiful songs in history.

[@stevespiers9120]

One of? THE.

[@brianwade879]

It moves my heart so ! And I have the harmonica down !

[@fwdesecretary1500]

It is indeed a beautiful song and I love it too but,........in history? If that’s what you think that’s fine,your taste and your opinion. Millions of folk would disagree. Just my opinion. Blessings.

[@warrenpeterson6065]

@@fwdesecretary1500 Why spew shade on a very lovely and respectful comment. What a sad person you are!

[@asrmike]

Guitar, voice, harmonica. Nothing to hide behind. Pop stars, this is how you become remembered. This man is a legend.

[@michelleper5065]

well he ruined a lot of it in recent times still very good compared to 2022 this is real music this is real musician

[@colin2529]

@@michelleper5065 brilliant

[@patriciacavanaugh2223]

@@colin2529 hypnotic.

[@whttrails]

a legend until he approved communism......he has sh0wn himself to be an idiot

[@jeddyhi]

The most fascinating aspect of the human race is that the human heart can generate hate, crime, war, and a multitude of other nefarious things. And then it can generate things like this, songs about life and love. We are odd beings. I thank the Universe for giving us a man like Neil Young who came at the right time. Peace and love to all who read this.

[@SFJonesy]

Thanks, jeddyhi for mentioning that. But it is only when something gets in the way of the heart that the human race generates things like those vile expressions. When the heart is open, it expresses only life and love. At least, that's the way I see it. Thanks.

[@katierobertsfnp6403]

@jeddyhi What a beautiful thing to write.

[@be4jesus]

The heart is deceitful above all things ... who can know it? Jeremiah 17:9 Jesus is love that's why we must believe in God for deliverance from our sinfulness and live eternally with Him in heaven. Romans 10:13.

[@tonywhite3835]

@@be4jesus nonsense

[@dallastoto3189]

what are his words and feelings towards POLICE and legal guns? just sayn

[@1969luap]

I love the absolute silence from the audience while he performed. Stunningly beautiful song and voice

[@BlueHopi144]

He still has all his groove in 2019 - saw him in july and it was an exceptional gig . 🤗😊

[@jimmason8502]

He's pretty quiet too, that had a lot to do with it.

[@flatfeat]

The audience isn't allowed to talk during a television taping...

[@asrmike]

@@flatfeat Aw. I would like to think it was because they were simply captivated. Can I have my moment? :D

[@michelleper5065]

That is 1993, the other timeline, still no ipone zombies.

[@193therman]

One of the most beautiful songs he has ever written

[@jojojojo-si6vw]

In 1970, after returning from Vietnam, I married my high school sweetheart! At the time we could only afford a very simple wedding and spend one night at Motel 6. To celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary we booked a Caribbean cruise. Unbeknown to us, our four children surprise us with a honeymoon package. After the Capt. renews our vows we dance the night away with Neil Young and Harvest Moon. To say that we had the time of our life for 6 beautiful romantic nights is the understatement of the century!

[@RaymondSell]

❤

[@jeffslee3694]

I don't care what he does. He is just himself. We should consider it a privilege to be on the planet at the same time as he is.

[@RaymondSell]

❤

[@firstlady...]

A dedication to his late wife, the beautiful Pegi Young, that he was so in love with and shared two beautiful children. I want to see them dance again in heaven....

[@mja21551]

Thanks for sharing. I love this song, I’m 73 & have been listening to his music over 50 years. He’s a genius

[@kathymitchell4279]

Thirty years later this performance stands the test of time and is so beautiful for its raw simplicity and emotion.

[@Veritas84Aequitas]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Period.

[@carolehancock931]

I would say THE best ever. ❤

[@jameslouis8282]

2023 and its still beautiful. Incredible Artist.

[@stevie65000]

Sublime . One of the greatest songwriters and vocalists ever.

[@diethardmichaelmeyer3664]

Ganz groß!

[@deanvoss7098]

No lip syncing here just pure Legend

[@MrPhilm00r]

Instantly transported back to 93 the moment that guitar begins. My heart aches a bittersweet ache yet still filled with happiness. Absolutely cuts right through all of the BS nonsense of today's world. ❤️❤️

[@irwincorey5235]

I'm reading this in Sept. 2024 after watching Neil Young's outstanding video performance of Harvest Moon on the Tonight Show again. Your words still ring true today for sure. Btw, this was in 1993 basically before the internet came to be along with its pros and cons. Or as you say "BS nonsense of today's world". Coincidence that it's all been downhill since then?

[@stk6mkt]

This man has more talent in the tip of his little finger than most so called artists today have in their whole bodies.

[@TheObserver37]

Yes, but im gonna say it why not swallow your pride and just write and play and let a woman sing your songs it would sound much better 😊

[@stk6mkt]

@TheObserver37 You said and I totally disagree with you.

[@marcelwilliamson7384]

Me and my wife were walking hand-in-hand on the beach in Santorini and this song came echoing out of a taverna it was absolutely wonderful in a little bit of home half a world away music knows no boundaries

[@Treebard]

What a great memory! I went to Santorini once. A gorgeous place!

[@motocount]

Hope you had a great time here in Greece!!

[@maureencoughlin4474]

I love this song so much, brings back so many happy memories! ❤️

[@phlipdragojr5991]

@@motocount Headed to Santorini in August this year.

[@wlodell]

This kind of music helps us momentarily to forget how bad the world is.

[@sabrinabeccarelli4439]

really

[@Graemesbullys]

And sometimes how wonderful another person can be

[@vmguy1]

When you wrote this, you had no idea that the Covid was coming either, haha!

[@mizziztee1852]

your post still remains particularly relevant in Dec 2020 - yes, no matter how bad the world is 🌎

[@donaldcook3112]

. . . As my maternal grandfather said ( I was only 2 when I met him for the first and only time - he lived about a thousand miles away ) ... " There is nothing wrong with the world , only some of the people on it " ... Never a more true statement .

[@MisterModder123]

Only two things on KZbin made me cry; veterans coming home, and this version of harvest moon

[@janicejohnson6438]

Nobody and I mean nobody touches me like Neil Young. From his lips and hands straight to my soul. Aaahhh

[@larrydunlop378]

Nice.

[@allisonferber5474]

Like a good wine, he only gets better.❤️

[@davidm9498]

Absolutely perfect

[@sharonthorson7251]

This recording is 27 years ago. No wonder he found fabulous here!

[@barbaramaringio1643]

I often play this song: 🎸💓🍀

[@larydixon4824]

That was one of the most incredibly beautiful moments in the history of Network Broadcasting television.. The entire audience just sat there spellbound by the incredible Artistry of Neil Young's performance.. It was absolute Magic ! Lary

[@stephenwicks8144]

heartbreaking, beautiful, melancholy, timeless .....

[@agm6095]

My favorite Neil Young song. Smooth and beautiful simple lyrics.

[@livelife365]

One of the most unique and beautiful voices ever...peace, Neil! Thanks, Jay...

[@colinwright4139]

Awful voice, but somehow, no one can do his songs justice.One of my favourites.I think on his acoustic numbers the voice is somewhat vulnerable

[@florianschnellinger8258]

His voice sings you to heaven... so dreamy yet a beautiful kind of childish

[@brianwade879]

Jay so young. Beautiful recording. My tears fall like leaves.

[@brianwade879]

@@colinwright4139 My wife hated his voice, but loved his music.

[@johnnydharma]

That harmonica solo = Fire.

[@ericvel]

I remember seeing this the night it aired. It changed my life. That Martin D-45 tuned drop D, those harmonics...that's the sound I've been chasing for decades!

[@NateKennedyMusic]

Your cover was certainly a very accurate and beautiful tribute mate! I thoroughly enjoyed it! I uploaded my own today and realise now how much work I need to put into my ukulele :P

[@TheBigDean18]

erivel I play like Neil every time I pick up a guitar. It's in my blood it seems.

[@kingswayguitar]

Neil put it all out there for this album and this song. this performance of it is spot on. bought the album when it first came out. I was in university staying in a basement of a big old party house. still listen to harvest moon regularly.... "because I'm still in love with you!"

[@mariaselmalourenco3112]

Quero que coloquem o A música do NEIL pois gostaria de que ela a música fosse comigo pela ETERNIDADE.

[@beethankful4503]

One of my mums favourite songs. 💕 Always around. Sadly missed x Neil Young Always a pleasure to listen to

[@andrewmays3988]

Pure magic....wow!....thank you!

[@davecarl77]

Neil is so diversified. I played this song in my list of wedding songs as a disc jockey, who would have thought Neil could do this. He's a brilliant, talented artist and song writer.

[@StenSturesKanal]

The perfect chorus. The melody, the chords and the lyrics are so beautiful.

[@SafferPOV]

Neil's been one of my favourite artists for 50 years

[@RemoVegas]

WHAT A GEM THIS IS ..!

[@tusharray1494]

Ahhhh, I just drifted away, such a smooth controlled performance. This is God gifted talent

[@ddavidmac6009]

Good page of comments. Feels good to read these remarks. If life was like music what a paradise of a world we could make.

[@roberthowell3880]

Been a fan all my life, seen him live 6 or 7 times and this album only proved how ageless his talent is. He never stops exploring the boundaries of great music. Will always treasure his music, fabric of my life.

[@danieldennehy3578]

Went to a Neil concert as a young boy and was amazed by his vocals and guitar skills, I can’t remember if he played this song, but this is my favorite.

[@janhomes50]

Sensational ... loving it in 2020 still ~~~~

[@FleagleSangria]

I remember this. I thought at the time "Man he looks so old" Now Im older than he was here. His voice is so crystaline ghosty here. So glad he had that late 80s early 90s comeback when I was still a kid. Made quite the impression on my musical mind and heart. 🌒 Beautiful performance..♥️

[@jackvanbrocklin44]

My favorite Singer/Song Writer

[@louisecass3737]

..Thank you Neil. Your soul is your music and it will never die... God bless you n yours n us that Liv with you forever x

[@jimmansi9046]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written & performed!

[@TheFunkhouser]

Man hes so amazing. Always heard of Neil but never really seen him play, Ive got to be his newest fan!

[@matiasangerami3095]

thats a good sensation. Once you get a little bit old it s gift to discover new things that make you feel joy !

[@ShinkyB]

Go find on KZbin, “ Change Your Mind” with Crazy Horse. It is the best ( like this one is to acoustic) on electric. 16 minutes of bliss!

[@selenarobinson9518]

My all-time favorite! This is the song for me! Love Harvest Moon!

[@jvas36]

Прекрасная мелодия и добрая песня. Настраивает на радость и доброту. Нилу Янгу респект!👏👏👏👍

[@experge9914]

Anyone watching in 2020?

[@russellbush6323]

On October 1,2020...On the Harvest Moon!

[@67er_matze97]

same !! wonderful song and piece of musical artwork !

[@kjeldlarsen912]

Idiot

[@susandalrymple2917]

Of course in SC♥️♥️

[@susandalrymple2917]

He's funny too♥️

[@D16S06]

One of the very best live acoustic performances .... thank you Neil & Jay .... (Y)

[@scottstevens3213]

Martins are a special instrument, sounds so good.

[@susanfabrican2244]

I hope we all experience the kind of love he sings about… ❤️ 🌝

[@veronicaodonnell2893]

This is my all time favourite song - it’s so lovely 🥰

[@gjg8766]

I tried not to cry,but I blew it.

[@joelk8228]

I saw the show ! Still one of the Best Songs Ever!! I love Neil Young!!

[@rickmartin3073]

my child hood relived thanks

[@confoundedbridge6357]

Neil Young alone with a Martin guitar. The way things ought to be.

[@charlesmann5516]

Where is that Confounded Bridge?

[@Treebard]

... and his harmonica. And his voice.

[@JoseArcelOOira]

One of the best song for me.

[@danielkelly5112]

I'm one of the lucky millions to have seen this man perform live. . Keep on rockin' in the free world my friends. ..

[@rayjohnson2387]

The only time I got to see him...was the Trans tour ...was horrible...and I'm a fan lol

[@donnafinnie1717]

Neil Young is my favorite artist for over 40 years. Love this video! I don't know how he does it but he sounds just like he did on the album. Great song & video. Love the part about the plants, train & motorcycle.

[@chrisrose5885]

Great comments. My whole guitar repertoire is based around this godly man...

[@gregt4202]

If you have to pick one guy....I think you picked a good one.

[@chrisrose5885]

@@gregt4202 Absolutely, my friend !

[@rigaud01]

Incredible man! Never get tired of listening

[@CarlosSanchez-kd8et]

A truely Maestro only needs, his voice, guitar and harmonica. Amazing!

[@DaveLaMont1]

Nothing better in music than Neil and a guitar. An unmatched combination of intensity and gentleness

[@lennykarat]

(I grew up listening to Harvest/ After the gold rush) Some years ago when a friend asked me why I was moving to Canada, I said - Cause it's Neil Young country 😇

[@ritarcad8994]

I love this....like I love most anything he does! The man could sing the phone book and I would probably love it. Thanks for posting!

[@whatsforafters7843]

+Rita Rcad You're quite welcome! Happy to hear you enjoyed it, and said so.

[@fuita227]

The most captivating solo performance I have ever seen....mesmerizing.

[@viniciusbatistac]

Uma das versões de Harvest Moon mais bonitas que eu ouvi! Neil Young é a calmaria para os meus ouvidos, que grande gênio da música!

[@samirondogbelly3001]

Legendary Legend- Neil Young

[@pancakeface5717]

Great musician and the best kind of human being.

[@SpotWorksLNC]

Brilliant!

[@DonMillerCET]

Wow .. five people gave this a 'thumbs down' .. they either must have been looking for the Cyndi Lauper Channel, or they're just brain dead and/or deaf. Neil has been my favorite musician for over 40-years. Period.

[@AegisNova]

Why knock Cyndi Lauper?

[@DonMillerCET]

Where's the "knock" part? I like Cyndi. Just different types of music.

[@AegisNova]

+Don Miller My apologies. I misunderstood.

[@noisepuppet]

+Don Miller heh, I almost said don't knock cyndi, too. She had that 5 octave range! But yeah, Neil Young forever.

[@kbkb7185]

Cyndie Lauper is great in her own right..

[@dougstrickland6545]

absolutely...INCREDIBLE!

[@TacomaPaul]

Neil loves trains. So much so that he bought a controlling interest Lionel Trains because of, and for, his son that has cerebral palsy. Neil invented the "red button" for Lionel Trains so his son could control the trains easier. Many great articles about it. And... is part 2 around ?

[@whatsforafters7843]

Tacoma Paul, the other song performed on that evening is "Unknown Legend", which is on my playlist for Neil.... Yes, Neil is an avid fan of train sets. It only makes sense that he'd want his son, and any other child who had the same condition, to be able to enjoy the thrills such a hobby would give.... Mr. Young has made a difference in this world, for those he knows, and those he's never met, and the world is richer for it ;)Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

[@Neonlike0]

His voice gives me goosebumps.

[@petertrout8140]

Such a great version of NY, thanks for sharing. GREAT.

[@whatsforafters7843]

My pleasure! Thank you for the note of appreciation, too!

[@bammbamm12]

That was so sweet.

[@limer4330]

Nobody on this planet played this song more than me after it came out. I'm not kidding.

[@JoseArcelOOira]

Simple melody but very soothing to liste.

[@palmsprings2012]

He is so humble, he did not say a word to promote his album. Im sure he did all this just to kill time. He is a living legend 🙌 👏 ❤ You are all I listen too.

[@boywonder8241]

Neil wouldn’t kill time. He would LIVE IT!

[@markking9424]

My favorite young song!

[@simonbaker9909]

Wow, what a performance

[@petedicken4742]

I've just watched it again. Timeless !

[@rdgSWwot]

You can hear a pin drop... total class! Love this song.

[@russellheath4332]

Just beautiful!!!

[@margaretwilson1539]

Beautiful words, guitar and voice. Great audience. Perfection. X

[@guitarradesusuenos]

this got me shook. Neil Young is all time.

[@mlaursen]

Holding an audience with just your voice, an acoustic guitar, and a harmonica is a very hard thing to pull off.

[@josephjohnson7256]

Beautiful

[@darkangelmichael6148]

Most beautiful, most honest song there is.

[@mrmikemounce]

love this song !!

[@marslpv2333]

God bless Niel Young, fighting the good fight still today.

[@giac7baci]

Love this guy

[@Johnny_Doe]

Loved that Neil played the 12th fret harmonics. Most guitar players playing this song solo would’ve went straight to the rhythm strumming after that D chord main riff…

[@57Sauce]

Yea, no strumming, nothing but his voice - beautiful

[@TermiteUSA]

It's nice to know that two guitars can do the strum+/harmonics combo better than one. The song is magic either way.

[@oklahomahank2378]

@@TermiteUSA A steel guitar can make that sound as well.

[@nancyhuyett6907]

Beautiful song

[@Sharon-d9b]

Beautiful man, beautiful music. He sings like no other . So kind and gentle . We love you Mr Neil ❤❤❤

[@dougpowers6784]

I'll never forget this performance. My wife and I had just finished making love, laying in bed cuddling when this came on. I laid there hugging her and silently wept in joy.

[@theresaluchsinger4488]

Thanks so much, love this man!

[@theresaluchsinger4488]

Absolutely!

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Goosebumps in 2020❤️🇺🇸

[@patrickomahony7115]

Had this as a first dance to my best friend and woman...so humble and great x

[@VikiPutnam-hc6ru]

Most beautiful song!

[@firstlady...]

A great tribute to the love that he had for his late wife, Pegi Young🌱

[@firstlady...]

He's still in love 💕

[@marydelaney8450]

SWEET!! 🎉🎶🥰💖💞❤️👍👏🏼