Neil Young - Helpless Live at Farm Aid 1993

Neil Young performs "Helpless" at Farm Aid VI in Ames, Iowa on April 24, 1993.
Farm Aid’s mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Farm Aid artists and board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Margo Price host an annual festival to raise funds to support Farm Aid’s work with family farmers and to inspire people to choose family farm food. For more than 35 years, Farm Aid, with the support of the artists who contribute their performances each year, has raised more than $78 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.
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[@santiagoortega5187]

Such a talented man. Today's artists have no musical sense they just sing with computer sounds, he composed this himself.

[@cyninshadows7041]

I have a ruined 100 year old family homestead in rural wisconsin. How bad does it have to GET when this is the soundtrack of your life ?

[@arlofleenor1838]

what do you mean

[@aldairdeoliveira6809]

I've learned most of my English with Him and started listening to Him when I was 13 years old. Thank You for being part of my life, Neil Young

[@Mike-qp8bv]

This song always puts a tear to my eye. I grew up not to far from where Neil lived in Omeme. Both of my kids even attended Scott Young public school. I remember about 10 years ago Neils old house came up for sale. Being a huge fan I was prepared to make the purchase. The wife on the other hand, not so much. We are no longer together.

[@rmrib5]

Just piano and harmonica and nothing else , this song is the best

[@carolynwilson2206]

Neil didn't need new musical equipment. His talent took care of everything. The old piano was just fine.

[@tateyambrose7290]

I was there. Hearing Neil do "Helpless" was profound and magical.

[@Edz90]

Lucky you ☺️

[@martaveado1778]

Uau!! Fantastic!! ( from Belo Horizonte/Brazil)

[@tusharray1494]

Am jealous, 😊

[@kevinjones8269]

This is a beautiful song ,that accesses feelings that we try to keep locked away. It brings tears to my eyes. How I felt when I lost Diane. It reminds me where I have been and how life is so fragile. To keep holding my head up and be thankful for what I go

[@juliadixon8465]

I'm sorry for your loss. This is the perfect song to grieve to. Let's bawl our eyes out. Though I don't believe in an afterlife, that could owe to my wiring, and I hope you are somehow reunited. (())

[@yvesbrisabois5972]

Neil Young au sommet de son art...une chanson tellement émouvante.

[@johnstartup3938]

Played that piano at boots and saddles . The bar tender pulled out a fiddle . It was a great night . A tenor sang just enough for the city . It was beautiful . Slept next to the ocean , went to thanksgiving in a house crushed by a redwood tree. Said thank you and drove to Florida . Such is life .

[@eliphaslevi9589]

Nice memory u shared there my friend

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Where is/was boots and saddles? Somewhere in Ca w the redwoods...

[@juezmoral58]

That voice can haunt you.

[@rmrib5]

This is a masterpiece

[@averagejoe4932]

Man song has helped me through some tough times. Absolutely beautiful.

[@dynjarren8355]

What I like about Neil Young is he walks the walk. He doesn’t just talk the talk. He actually acts on his beliefs. His voice is pure gold. He is unique. No one else sounds like him. This is one of my favorites. He expresses pure emotion. Helpless. He expresses the pain of loss perfectly. What a great artist. Thanks Neil Young.

[@bjaded1]

That’s why I respect him so much. He doesn’t just post on instagram about issues, he actually tries to find ways to act on it.

[@teresaburton4145]

I knew he could play the guitar and the harmonica at the same time….now I know he can play the piano and the harmonica at the same time. Dang.

[@sherrielitten492]

Kurt my brother i hear this music and i remember all the great times we shared RIP i will see you when my number is up, thanks for being there for me love you only sister Sherrie💕💕💕💕

[@johncoan9519]

BEAUTIFUL, MS SHERRIE !!!!! MAY HE REST.💔

[@averagejoe4932]

❤

[@chasschimmel]

I was at this show. A junior in college. One of the most memorable single song performances I have ever experienced. Magical night indeed.

[@redcoulter]

+Charles Schimmel I was there too. The next day I went to the Big Star re-union in Columbia, MO

[@craigbook1753]

Me too. Awesome!

[@tateyambrose7290]

I was there too. Was amazing. An incredible music moment.

[@illuminati8181]

He's a National Treasure. Folk and spirit of Americana.

[@stjohnsriverrat]

You were? I'm very proud of ya.

[@WillardYellowhorse-jq7ov]

That was back in days very sad sometimes

[@melanger666boulanger4]

Great uncle neil!!...That remember a song "metro balderas" from alex lora of tri mexico... both nice songs!!

[@agatamazzone4894]

Helpless..timeless..thank you old man..

[@consciousphilosophy-ericva5564]

“All my changes were there.”

[@neilstrauss3318]

I still need that place to go. I see the yellow moon on the rise... with shadows on our eyes.

[@eugened41]

The best ever!

[@miketisdale3970]

This song is about Thunder Bay. Lived there a long time. I get tingles from this song

[@faydit8247]

One of my favorite songs ever.

[@johnbockkom9361]

God I love you man. May you live forever. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou!

[@reekless]

Cant thank Neil enough… a special man.

[@frombigisland5229]

He’s helpless ,, he shot his ol lady down by the river He’s helpless

[@danderr7728]

Saw this show,nothing but really cool memories from it,Neil willie john mellencamp,Bryan adams,jayhawks,&more,smiling while I'm writing this,big love to all✌❤

[@haydenhoopla]

There is a town in North Ontario Dream comfort memory to spare And in my mind I still need a place to go All my changes were there Blue, blue windows behind the stars Yellow moon on the rise Big birds flying across the sky Throwing shadows on our eyes Leave us Helpless, helpless, helpless, helpless Babe, can you hear me now? The chains are locked and tied across the door Baby, sing with me somehow Blue, blue windows behind the stars Yellow moon on the rise Big birds flying across the sky Throwing shadows on our eyes Leave us Helpless, helpless, helpless, helpless

[@johnwest7993]

Damn, he's good! Writing, playing, singing. Spooky good.

[@fumingriley]

Very nice live version, Neil's voice sounds so good here and just an upright piano and harmonica, fits perfectly for this song.

[@rosco1pug]

Such a simple song. So affecting. Neil Young's art an absolute world treasure

[@polkops]

All the best songs are... simple. Neil is genious.

[@knarfggor]

Well Said!!!!!!

[@michaelkavanagh9660]

He SURE IS. Ambrosia Australia grew up with him. Played him forever, 70's. still adore his work. HE IS SO CLOSE TO GOD..in fact he is God. Child of LIGHT & LOVE.

[@michaelkavanagh9660]

giving, giving Heart tender heart truth, heart heart heart heart..give give give.. THANK YOU NEIL!!!! I GET IT!!!! Ambrosia

[@sharonsheehy3128]

He plays from his complete soul 💚

[@tpstrato2270]

great american treasure

[@stephencarroll4942]

Does anyone sing a song better than this man

[@Bobsienz]

Wonderful... Thank you from NZ....

[@sandpointcinema7557]

The only thing better than Neil on acoustic is Neil on piano, goddamn this is good.

[@reeselewis5492]

Thank you for posting this. Timeless.

[@MrRiton42]

just one of the best song in my life

[@mikegonzap]

Knocking on heavens doors

[@peterlee9004]

"Three chords and the truth.' (C, G & F)

[@jwd888]

I love this song in all its purity,......a crying shame youtube took down the unplugged version but this is a close second,

[@MrRiton42]

just on of the best songs in my life

[@earlrobicheaux2632]

Raw and real.

[@Paleos1000]

CLinton and Gore - two places in Southland. Worth a visit.

[@craigbook1753]

I was there.

[@elkepluntke3024]

a wonderful song ... thanks

[@averagejoe4932]

That was awesome

[@simonebertolina6046]

Neil.. Amazing Artist ♥️♥️♥️ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@M_Lev]

The original Thom Yorke.

[@martagurska8430]

his voice is fantastic

[@ricksmith5230]

Love this man❤️

[@jamescarey4968]

God is this beautiful 😍.

[@artistalisonwinfield-burns4455]

Beautiful boy....

[@utena13]

Good for them😊 we need concerts like that!

[@liojc8041]

ce gars est un artiste hors pair quel talent un génie ...

[@geofromnj7377]

There are only a few perfect songs. This is one of them.

[@AdrienneReneau-ky4sc]

Mr Young can play a piano that is 200 yrs old

[@sergeybogdanovich7019]

Super 🙏❤️👌🎶🎼🎵🎸

[@RJ-iu3pw]

brilliance

[@ianw7162]

Amazing talent…

[@duronsapp771]

Love ya Brother!

[@reisagerber5515]

"the time has come", the young man said, "to hit the colors with the color red..." one of my muses told me that one. it's cool...especially with the blue.

[@michaelkoller633]

Thank you for everything neil

[@triciaventura7368]

Thank you Neil Young You shall forever in my heart ❤️

[@triciaventura7368]

I meant you shall forever stay in my ❤️

[@soledadmasarap7751]

I love this

[@tesseractzero]

Neil young is a good guitarist

[@AttackeFanclub]

But here he plays piano lol

[@MrGuillo57]

Me gusta más con la 🎸

[@judyjudy51]

Just watched him do a beautiful version of this on his 3rd "Fireside Sessions"

[@eriqgislason]

love u neil

[@freddiehubbard1460]

Omemee loves you Neil

[@ettore9066]

unico!!!! grande!!!!!

[@luisrenato5044]

NEYL O BRASIL tem ao menos um fã te ouvindo neste momento.

[@luizcelso7599]

Eu também

[@ibivip712]

This is the only Neil Young song that I love. Thank you Neil!

[@HamiltonRb]

I can’t think of a song of his I don’t love. He is a legend

[@miaoupha2370]

This piano would give a heart attack to any classical player...

[@denissheehan7865]

Probably why i dont listen to classical

[@ronalddavidleindecker3358]

Classical pianist with a Steinway wouldn't have done justice to this song. Someone hurting, playing an out of tune stand- up in a smokey bar would.

[@paulwibbenmeyer7443]

Neil is always a bit out of tune. He is not, decidedly not, singing and plying along with everyone else. To all of our benefits.

[@angelcosmic145]

Chords on Piano: Helpless - We all know them, on Piano, guitar.

[@user-yw5ob9gd6k]

Благодарю.

[@nathannoskey4324]

Thunder Bay

[@deborajacquier6351]

Molto bella e suggestiva

[@YellowTissueBox]

This is for his son, so moving. The young shouldn't die.

[@billenplum]

Neil Young has two sons, Zeke and Ben, and a daughter, Amber Jean, and all of them are alive. What are you talking about ????

[@kerpin09]

@@billenplum yep all born before this song was written. The age of (mis) information. This is about his childhood.... and yours and mine and ...everyone's

[@kerpin09]

my comment should have said his children were born after this song was written.

[@TheFraBo]

Absolut geiel

[@pepemolina]

un gran tema

[@martaveado1778]

Maravilhoso!!! From Belo Horizonte/Brazil

[@angelcosmic145]

Baby… Sing with me somehow…..

[@angelcosmic145]

Neil also plays Piano

[@clairetaylor3447]

I don’t think I saw him saw CSN

[@JClaus1221]

the bridge between Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, from ephemeral wonder to the real of the now.

[@willyreineking5847]

Pease 👍

[@joshuabloodsworth9495]

is that a Baldwin amp behind him?

[@MerliRivas]

prtida pa yn lacing yn haha

[@jaroslavresl2472]

nadhera

[@metahduh4003]

It's like a song from the Republicans:D

[@rmrib5]

Sad

[@N4DTRAN]

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[@stjohnsriverrat7161]

I've always loved his music, It's too bad he's a liberal.

[@stjohnsriverrat]

Another Liberal from Canada, Leave politics out of it, Just play music.

[@bjaded1]

most of the greatest musicians from the late 60s and early 70s were far leaning liberals and wrote songs about their views. It is their way of expressing their concern just as republicans use fox news. its just another outlet for voices.

[@4425evergreen]

great music but a horrible person, lack of character