Neil Young - Lotta Love

Wonderful

[@TenderVittles]

The weirdest thing about getting older has to be the amount of Neil Young I’m required by law to listen to. It’s not bad, it’s just a lot.

[@ooolrait]

100% co-sign. It is so weird. I was a diehard techno and rap purist, and all of a sudden when i hit 46 i found him. It was almost like a religious awakening, cried like a baby 😅

[@chickenwretch]

Young cracks me up, he was doing his thing in spite of the avalanche of Punk and Disco at this time. He looks comfortable as hell and did it the way he thought best. One of Canadas best exports.

[@Kedbuka]

chickenwretch He's a remarkable artist by any measure. And you're right, he did it his way. Neil's a treasure.

[@johnryan1069]

+chickenwretch Brilliant mate.

[@greggchandler7424]

just as Paul McCarthy did...Neil Young excellent. Had Nic Larson on as backup singer even after her Lotta Love..Class Act.

[@greggchandler7424]

just as Paul McCarthy did...Neil Young excellent. Had Nic Larson on as backup singer even after her Lotta Love..Class Act.

[@RasMajnouni]

Nyuk nyunk young

[@Suri-o7w]

Neil Young was known for writing Hit songs throughout his entire career only one problem I just NEVER EVER knew he wrote this number #1 SMASH!

[@DISCOVEGASGUY]

You must have been living under a rock if you didn’t know he wrote this song.

[@johnparsons1466]

This sounds a lotta like a Todd Rundgren song to me and the previous commenter sucks.

[@johnparsons1466]

@carolinewoodward1016 It seems I was a little harsh there with my own comment.😬 It's a great point about Neil having so many well known songs but not many hits.Out of curiosity, I went to see how his songs actually did on the charts. It turns out, not surprisingly, his biggest hit on the charts was "Heart of Gold" which hit #1 on March 12, 1972. " Old Man" reached #31 on June 3rd 1972 and "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" hit #33 on Dec. 12, 1970. " Cinnamon Girl" reached #55 July 25, 1970. I found a Rolling Stone article from 2021 titled, "The 100 Greatest Neil Young Songs." They make an effort to rank them from 1 to 100. I don't know if you've read it or not, but it's interesting to compare this list with your own opinion, I think. At the beginning of this piece they quote Neil as saying, "I'd rather keep changing and lose a lot of people along the way, if that's the price, I'll pay it. I don't give a shit if my audience is a hundred or a hundred million." Classic Neil! 😂

[@johnparsons1466]

@carolinewoodward1016 Interesting and very true what you are saying. Certain groups and artists have kind of a niche following with the Dead being the classic example. We grew up in a really special time in American culture. These poor little kids today have had to endure the lockdowns and the masks and all this craziness. We were the lucky ones, I think.

[@bethr7100]

This man's talent stands alone for me. Best songwriter ever!

[@marthacattnurse]

Beth Rodgers my heart needs protection and so do I

[@peterpeeters7220]

What can I say, next Wednesday a concert in the Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam. 🙃

[@1trucxhondamov589]

GR8 SONG! I still think of Nicollete Larson, Neil write but Nicollete owned it!

[@emptymagz334]

Great songwriter but I believe JD Souther is better.

[@higinovitor5075]

Grande!Absoluto!Amazing!God. .....

[@alexandrealbertoni1840]

_We're all used to Larson's version as if it was of her own; however, Young's rendition - actually, his "brain child" - is pretty heartfelt as well. Both versions are equally to be extolled._ 😉😉😉

[@jimysohns]

Agree with you. Its said he played it for her in his car and she liked it so much she asked if she could use it on her album. They were a couple and he said she could. Depending on who you believe he may have asked Reprise his label to delay Come a Time release date so Larsons version came out first. Ive always thought in my heart although he wrote it it became her song. Much like Van Morrison wrote Gloria but it will forever be The Shadows of Knight signature song. Just my thoughts....

[@captainquint25]

Well stated. There's just something about this song...I can't put my finger on it. So very timeless.....

[@richardwallace6313]

Hardly every heard the Larson version, and Neil's original crushes that one like a grape

[@JacksonKawasaki]

Larson was a close friend of Neil Young sister, maybe because she’s sang his song

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

Yet Neil’s softly broken voice suits it best.

[@misscortez6621]

Rip Nicolette Larson 💖timeless song💖

[@asdlkfjawoeijfldkf]

It was written by Neil Young. She covered it. She also sang backup vocals on the Neil Young album this appears on.

[@complicatedaimee]

Everyone is wanting stevie nicks and I'm just spinning around my living room to Nicolette Larson! 💫💫💫

[@42awww]

You do know it is a Neil Young song don't you?

[@johnalden1251]

@@42awww Of course it was a Neil song. She spent a good amount of time singing backup for him. He offered her the song as a gift. She recorded it, did a great job of it, and it was a huge hit. Nickie Larson was a lovely singer.

[@johngellard1187]

And her hair...died too young..

[@javajetson257]

Man Neil, please take care of yourself. We need more songs like this please.

[@kickstartwithkristibush8329]

This song makes me feel closer to God than any church ever did.

[@jisungpark8952]

maybe, haha

[@arturovaldes546]

Try attending a Latin Mass. It's 2000 years old. ❤ St Francis , St Dominic, St Catherine of Siena and other did. ❤

[@libville]

Any version of this song is just fine. Nicolette Larson was a dear friend of his and sang on his records and in concert. Nobody was happier than him when she and the producer created that amazing recording. Her voice was just ridiculously good. He was neighbors with Linda Ronstandt and went over to ask her to recommend an accompanying singer and Nicolette was there. It turned out 6 people had already recommended her to him, so they jammed and worked together.

[@fremontpathfinder8463]

Yep, Comes a Time is my favorite album

[@dave2870]

The N.L. version is playing in the background on an early interview with Jello Biafra(Dead Kennedys).

[@WillieG1016]

In the past two months, I have lost my grandfather (and closest friend), as well as two lovely beautiful dogs, Delilah (a childhood friend I grew up with) and Ruby (a gorgeous black lab). My family has been crushed, and my heart is in ruin. I have had many sad and sleepless nights since this has happened, but listening to Lotta Love makes me feel so wonderful. Thank you Neil, it will certainly take A LOT of love, but with you by my side, it is helping my through those nights. Long live YOUNG!

[@scottreid5555]

Just read your note from 10 years ago and hope your life is awesome now. Sounds like you were ready for life to be better. Take care Willie !

[@renatorequena4823]

Meus sentimentos meu amigo. Como essa situação é difícil

[@nobbynick657]

What would we be without music.

[@charliejackson6482]

I know this was some years ago but God bless you and I hope your doing well

[@3qrtnorth]

Hey folks: The hit single by the late Nicolette Larson was a cover of the Neil Young song. Nicolette was a backup singer for Neil at the time and later married his drummer, Russ Kunkel. So it was all in the family :-) Rest in Peace, beautiful Nicolette.

[@williammcgrath6426]

What a warm and beautiful song. Neil's the best.

[@gabrielcaetano1700]

This song touches every human being!

[@marthacattnurse]

This is timeless . I'll never tire of it.

[@dec1990100]

Have loved Neil Young forever and I am 67. His voice is iconic.

[@jonjohnson2835]

62 and still lovin

[@mittavdblokjes]

19 and love his music

[@carloslozano6127]

61 madly in love

[@alph8654]

Same here on the age and he was my favorite for years .I was introduced to him through Buffalo Springfield. They were on of the best bands ever.

[@maurymiller6445]

❤ Big fan for a long long time 🎉 moved to Mill Valley hoping to spot the legend

[@THELINK972]

Happy bday Neil, hope this corona madness ends soon and we get to see you live on stage again!

[@kerrynye3752]

Nicollette's cover of Neil's song really made it her own!

[@daltondogger]

Magic , pure magic .

[@dharmabeachbum6330]

Neil Young is a great writer as well as a great performer. We're all so lucky to have experienced his muse and music.

[@stevezurier]

Gonna take a lotta love to change the way things are.

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

Yes, it will. Always has.

[@zumzaide7979]

Neil Young's voice and style is one of a kind

[@TheLovachild]

Neil is connected to what matters all the time! Love this man ~

[@youtubepremium3505]

This song means more to me now than it ever did! It is so simple and relatable to everybody, especially these days.

[@danapaullaw]

Nicolette had a great song that Neil wrote. Neil is a musical genius

[@randysteele6741]

BBC broadcast 1971.. Neil solo and live. Neil in all of his youthful passion and glory. This is a must see for any NY fan, or music fans in general.

[@randysteele6741]

This is not the '71 broadcast. Sorry for any confusion.

[@milkshakebabies2010]

I saw this movie for the third time - alone - at the Alexandria Theater in San Francisco. It was the last night it would be played before something new would replace it. It was a weeknight. Did it come out in '79? There were about six of us in attendance, maybe seven. Anyway, it was all so great and then (drum roll please), whoever operated the volume of the movie really turned it up. Wow! Must have been a fan. I was 18 if it came out in '79. What a great memory, movie, artist, album, song...moment.

[@quogir1]

The Bull at the Cow Palace .dear frisco kid

[@spirwes64]

I listened to this album over and over again in 1979. It was a fantastic season. I'm very grateful!

[@tetedepoulet8651]

Artists like him give us so much. Writes this beautiful song and opens his heart for us on stage - what motivates him/them? Applause? (no), Money (no). It's in his soul and he has to let it out.

[@screwface1011]

I just love this song no matter who's singing it.

[@Bassguitar1231]

this isnt a competition between neil and nicolette both renditions are different and great, this is all beautiful music and different in a good way !

[@josehuizar9272]

I hate comparisons between two great. What counts is that it is sung from the heart.

[@bothyrat]

Och have some fun What's the point of an artist to create if no one wants to at least talk about it. How boring.

[@dme1016]

I respect Neil, but there was nothing "great" about this rendition.

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

@@dme1016 Try the remastered version -it's on youtube too. Live shows aren't always that sweet of a recording (KISS ALIVE 1,2 - excepted).

[@dme1016]

@@TheRadioAteMyTV KISS, was a joke.

[@gloriabermudez4987]

Neil Young is one of reasons that keep me going. He is a creative genius. Makes me believe in the beauty and pure truth of humanity, because that’s what he brings to his songs and performances. Love

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

His music led me through some hard times.

[@robertorocha1042]

Agree,Glória!

[@Thany808]

Me fascina!!! Me remonta a esas fechas de felicidad..! 😀👌👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rosannajohn70]

Who is listening anymore ?? love seems to be hard to find ?? let alone to be sharing with anyone real ??

[@mariem211]

Timothy Nixon yep... nobody's real anymore...

[@alejandraalvarezh8938]

Hard to find nowadays. Lotta love for ourselves and everything will be fine.

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

I just feel it was easier to love 20 years ago.

[@itsmovinfast]

A genius with the expression of song and feelings. I try to write music and songs, and could not carry this man's guitar pick. A great singer, guitar player and most of all song writer.

[@mikeschneider1624]

itsmovinfast .. "there is no try, do or not" .. when it comes to art, i believe a true artist is someone so driven, he can not do without art. But try not to get intimidated by geniouses too much! :-D

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

@@mikeschneider1624 The amount of artists who were famous after their death is tragic, twice over! The amount that are never known beyond small circles but are still brilliant is yet another tragedy. But the biggest tragedy are those with no talent but all the connexions who we get rammed into our ears and eyes until their favours are all used up.

[@buriedinvinyl]

How I envy these performers who lived thru the Laurel Canyon days. What a time it must have been! If I could live my life over I would go there!

[@mustlovepretzels]

What if he had stayed in Toronto?

[@rodcrookes6036]

Neil Young’s version always makes me cry. 😢 Tears of joy. ❤

[@doc7852]

What a great talent there’s something about this song that touches the heart.

[@simonedevlin7710]

It is amazing to be able to see the way Neil honed his craft so quickly and adeptly. People should concentrate on his progression as an artist and avoid gossiping about his love interests.I think that his beautiful wife Daryll Hannah would be in mutual agreement. Blessings.

[@michaelpmodrowsr.4247]

People should heed the words of this song during the times that we live in. Remember when you say you love someone, there has to be action behind the words or they are just that, WORDS!!!!

[@MarkWilson-vk1kn]

The writer of the song that launched Nicolette Larson to stardom! Only fitting to hear him perform this in her honour... I am sure, just like us...We all miss Nicolette R.I.P. Thank you Neil for giving us this song that Nicolette did justice to!

[@BK-ju6rb]

every time it's sung, whether by him on her, he makes $$$

[@BolsaChicaRadio]

​@@BK-ju6rbWell, sort of. ASCAP/BMI makes sure he get's his due writer's royalty or commission, this is true...BUT...the REAL MONEY MAKER in Young/Larson venture, is by no doubt, THE PUBLISHER. (...just ask little ol' Taylor Swift & she'll grumble out with GREAT DISTAIN, that this is so very true.) BCRadio

[@NoBoundariesMusic03]

Another classic hit by Neil Young😊

[@bikemaurice1953]

Wow! I never knew Neil Young wrote this beautiful song which brought Nicolette Larson to the limelight o_o *_*

[@mariaelenaaguilar8340]

This man’s music speaks to me on so many levels.❤

[@janepotter4589]

Neil young is the best ever!!!!

[@michaelchevalier7463]

He doesn’t even realize what a musical genius he is!

[@steakdiaper]

wow i've been hearing the Nicolette Larson version all my life...never knew it was a Neil Young song til today

[@42awww]

She sang back-up on the Comes A Time album, helped make it what it was so he just gave it to her.

[@bittmanbobby]

Same, in 2021 lol

[@mikesweeney1994]

you are very .very much younger than me! High school fav of mine! Minnesota loves Neil Young, hell we are almost there.Go WILD.

[@chuckm51]

What a great buried treasure. I remember when this came out. Both versions are great. What a great time to live! God bless youtube for making this and so much other great music available, when it would otherwise be gone forever.

[@CW2SCOGG]

This guy isn't just a good musician, he's a great songwriter.....

[@phantomstratocaster]

indeed but he never wrote this one

[@curragh4635]

​@@phantomstratocasteryes he did

[@bobby7771117]

Neil Young is a great singer/songwriter/musician! I think everyone that loves great music has a favorite Neil Young song! Sincerely, BobbyK

[@randyowens49]

"Cause if you are out there waiting, I hope you show up soon..."

[@lenever33]

Lotta love for this song ! Nicolette Larson did an excellent version too ! Neil Is a brilliant musician and songwriter !

[@drbob512]

Thx for this video, new to me! I saw Neil @ Ucla's Royce Hall (10th row) on acoustic guitar only in 1970 or 1971, and in 1970 with CSN & Y @ Greek theater; both wondrous performances! I would argue that Neil Young is the most prolific & best rock singer-songwriter- guitarist combination in history. He played rock, country-rock, blues, electronic music, punk/new wave recordings, spanning from Buffalo Springfield to Crazy Horse to CSN&Y and his many solo albums, makes him a legend imho. Electric guitar & acoustic. Harvest album & Weld & all the others are eternal...

[@sethgold2048]

I think is JUST SUPERB ! I LOOOOOOVE IT! TOP 10! GENIUS! NEIL YOUNG U R THE BEST!

[@ronaldojspaulo]

i heard neil young by the first when i were 14 and i've spent a lot time to know his lyrics and songs, but he is really amazing... a very tallented guy and look like to be a very simple person.... this song is a gift after the work and before to sleep...

[@williamburdon6993]

great song, by a great writer, I also love Nicolette Larsons cover, she was very special.

[@jamescarey2367]

What a beautiful song and to let someone else make it a hit the man Uncle Neil.

[@txeicTGN2012]

(From Catalunya) Lotta love It's gonna take a lotta love To change the way things are. It's gonna take a lotta love Or we won't get too far. So if you are out there waitin' I hope you show up soon, 'Cause my heart needs relatin' Not solitude. It's gonna take a lotta love To get us thru the night. It's gonna take a lotta love To make things work out right. So if you look in my direction And we don't see eye to eye, My heart needs protection And so do I. Gotta lotta love Gotta lotta love. It's gonna take a lotta love To change the way things are. It's gonna take a lotta love Or we won't get too far. It's gonna take a lotta love To change the way things are. It's gonna take a lotta love Or we won't get too far...

[@neknik4590]

very very good

[@marvymarier8988]

So......its gonna take a lot of love.......this world needs it and soon..... There's a lot of crazy angry people out there....

[@mysongs9219]

Love Neil young and I am 26 year s old aswell

[@kellythesinger]

After all these years....Neil. you still shine Thanks for the years of integrity in our beloved Rock and Roll.

[@mankkaa43]

I like when Nicolette Larson sing this Neil song. Great !

[@donmccullen1973]

Larson made it her own...but I prefer Neil's take these days.

[@williamburdon6993]

Amazing songwriter, he had his finger on the pulse of the world, for his whole life.

[@margueriteoriordan1487]

I love the way he dances across the stage, magic💕💕

[@janepotter4589]

I don't think there is a better writer than Neil

[@deplaneetegmont]

Maybe Townes Van Zandt. Check out 'Rake'. It doesn't get any better. Although Neil's 'Will to love' is a close second.

[@dididylan-pena6597]

His canadian pal, Joni Mitchell.

[@sparle222]

I love this man

[@tapthatt2012]

Hearing this version for the first time. 2021.

[@mariorescigno3083]

how much time has passed since my teenage youth!

[@FrancesMartinez]

went to this concert, one of loudest

[@rimascamisetas116]

Anos 70/80... Essa música me representa 😍 Saudades eternas...

[@freeworld2112]

No matter the style it is the truth in the melody, the lyrics and how it is delivered that makes music timeless.

[@karenkonrad4771]

Beautiful song and really well-written, but I like Nicolette's version better. Thank you for letting her have at it, Neil!

[@alanoneill3065]

lol....I just stumbled onto Nicolettes Larsson version...was blown away by it...and then found my way here...fascinating....I agree with you....at the moment anyway

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

I like them both and this is the first time I heard Neil's version. He does a decent job with the tune. His voice is so different I wasn't sure I would like it here, but I do.

[@davidsmith6355]

@@TheRadioAteMyTV How could anything be better than this? Sorry, but a cover is always just a cover and this is not a particularly good one in my opinion as it removes the emotion that Neil gets across when he sings. Sorry if that offends anyone, Nicolette is an artist in her own right and sings better than me but come on, this version could never be an improvement on the original song. Lets keep it real.

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

@@davidsmith6355 But is it a cover when it was given to her? As for anything better, if everyone agreed on everything we wouldn't have cancel culture flourishing. However, the point of cancel culture is to make everyone agree... or else.

[@davidsmith6355]

@@TheRadioAteMyTV Fair point about people agreeing on everything. Think its still a cover with or without permission. All I was saying as that you need to do something special with it to improve a good original. Good to debate it so thanks for your reply

[@TheOnlyKateslate]

A fan since my teen years decades ago....

[@Lblu1181]

how cool is it that neil young can write lyrics like this, how does he do it, song after song? it blows me away. my head needs relating, not solitude? he can capture a feeling in a line like no one else. simply stunning.

[@melissahandzerberg4772]

Happy birthday Mr Young. " May god bless and keep you always. May your wishes all come true. May you always do for others and let others do for you. May you build a ladder to the stars and climb on every rung. May you stay forever young ".

[@vichargrave926]

This Guy is a Genius in music

[@captainnice9698]

Wow, I know Neil wrote this song back in the mid 1970's however I hear his version for the very first time in the year 2016. I'm so used to Nicolette Larson's version. This will take getting use to.

[@ritahernandez8630]

This song is still so relevant in 2021. ♥️

[@hotkit2555]

I never get tired of Neil Young or this performance. It's beautiful.

[@swedishrob639]

The magic,the music and the words. For me: A force of nature. A brilliant songwriter and a great performer. I just picked it up on my guitar. Love it!

[@muma5886]

One of the best gifts by this great artist.........

[@kathrynbarnes4256]

He's shaved. I've been loving this musician for over 40 years. My always favorite 💙🎶💙🎶🎶💙

[@mikecernick5575]

Neil is the man !! Keep on Rocking in whatever world awaits us . I wrote my grade 9 speech about Neil and his tuff upbringing and it got me a A plus so I imagine MRS. Jones Loves him too . Thanks for that Neil

[@alexpastor8582]

thank you Canada for giving the world Neil Young, John Candy and many other artists!!!!

[@jeffconway8729]

Don't forget Rush and William Shatner too!

[@richardsteiner1729]

How can you possibly leave out Gordon Lightfoot and Burton Cummings?

[@thisblankspaceify]

chills ! this song is just amazing.

[@nissi.k]

Thank you! Its so true; more than ever!🙌

[@Liz-pn8vq]

Beautiful Neil Young. Such a brilliant song as always xx

[@georgeseo280]

귀한 영상이네 이때가 대중음악의 황금기 시절, 미술계에선 피카소 가 실질적으로 끝판 이었고 세계 대중음악의 집결지인 미국도 이젠 더이상 혁신이 없다 ,영화 까지 ... 창의성,재료 고갈 즉 풍요속의 빈곤을 느낀다 하지만 끝이 아니다 예술은 영원 하니까

[@sharonhouser7838]

Look how young you were Neil. You was so adorable . Your talent then and now has not changed. Your life has been gifted and blessed with a lot of love. Your music has been over the top . 😅😂😂❤

[@marcellereaux3528]

"Lotta Love" Que bella cancion compuso Neil Young (Nicolette Carson and Neil Young forever)

[@alspawn777]

a lotta love awesome... treasures neverending memories, a pleasure of a lifetime... thanks

[@jwaynes71]

this came out when I was sophmore in college, great memories. Life so simple and innocent back then.

[@BigVitus]

this one recently moved up to one of my favorite neil songs. something really innocent, pure, heartfelt and true about it. that chorus, man.

[@ronaldojspaulo]

i heard neil young by the first when i were 14 and i've spent a lot time to know his lyrics and songs, but he is really amazing... a very tallented guy.... this song is a gift after the work and before to sleep...

[@douglascutler1037]

Amazing young Neil Young.

[@stegab17]

Thanks for posting this song...One of my all time favorite.

[@easyskankingdude]

Atmosphere of this song reminds me George Harrison's style.

[@roamingdoggy]

Love it! Neil’s not always angry. Wonderful song and song writer.

[@patriziadorsi147]

Stupendo!!

[@leftybass5860]

New clear version of on Neil Young Archives. Gorgeous.

[@PAlex-us4ov]

The Master!

[@123ThisIsMe]

Great live performance from oh so long ago ...many memories attached when listening ... and new values coming to mind ... talk about a 'timeless song' .. this is one ...