Neil Young - Old Man (Live at Farm Aid 2013)

Neil Young performs "Old Man" at the Farm Aid concert in Saratoga Springs, NY on September 21, 2013. Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp in 1985 to keep family farmers on the land and has worked since then to make sure everyone has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001.
For more information about Farm Aid, visit: farmaid.org/you...
Farm Aid's performances are donated by the artists in order to raise funds and raise awareness for family farmers. They've raised their voices to help - what can you do?

[@AndreaRoll]

it gives it a weird vibe to actually see this song being performed by Neil as an Old Man knowing it was written when he was that young, makes it feel like if it was intended for his "older" himself

[@hemantparmar1210]

I was thinking of the same. He actually lived this song!

[@cayogator]

My first Neil album, I bought in '72 ??

[@made-line7627]

Yeah, when Neil YOUNG was old!

[@made-line7627]

@Electric Eyes I was thinking the very same thing. Just in case you think "Well, this young lady has good taste in music, I'm actually her mother and I DID look much like her 30 years ago. But, I regret, no longer. Her dad always loved Neil's music, but I have only recently realised just what an amazing artist he really is. My husband and I are no longer together, but I can't help but think of my ex father in law whom I cared for for many years until his death last year aged 97 when I listen to this song, and I listen to it a LOT.. He was the best man I ever met or will meet and it is coming up to both his birthday week and next month the first anniversary of his death. I first met Joe as a 15 year old school girl and when he died I was a 53 year old grandma. It was an honour to care for such a wonderful "Old Man"! I'm so blessed to be able to listen to this song and recall his life and our time together. Greetings from Australia!

[@FlashStashh]

@@made-line7627 brought tears to my eyes. I hope to be such a great man for my people. God bless

[@bernlin2000]

To be performing this live, alone, nearly 70 years old...the man is just amazing.

[@leeannhightower1549]

He sounds as good now as he did in 1969.

[@thomasdietzel1989]

He's one of the most gifted humans walking the planet.

[@tomthx5804]

He is a god, we should all bow down to him, laying prostrate on the ground, we should give him all our money, work for him for free, spend all day singing Hosannas in his honor, then go home and build an altar to him in our backyards and sacrifice children to him in hopes that he might smile favorably on us. A mighty fortress is Neil Young, a bulwark never failing, protecting us with staff and rod, his arms are ever flailing.

[@samkoutroulis5865]

,Neil Young your the greatest. I lived Sugar mountain! !!!Thank You Neil .

[@bbbnz50]

don't be fukin silly

[@maccmoses]

I only wish we had more Neil Youngs and Bob Dylan's in the world.

[@telecaster24]

Macc Mosley Amos Lee and John Hiatt are the ones the torch has been handed too..

[@malfecto]

Give Todd Snider a shot. He was influenced by both of them, with a bit of Jerry Jeff Walker and Robert Earl Keen tossed in for good measure.

[@kwstasvogiannoy819]

Macc Mosley we have but now they are called "street musicians"

[@keaganlooze6177]

Ryan Smith met Todd at local music festival. Very chill guy and a great musician

[@j.dlawhon4473]

Listen to Ian noe

[@Rhebeanna]

My dear father, now 85 and still a big fan of Neil, Daddy, You met Neil when I was 14. We have done many great concerts together. I will never forget that. Now you are old and sometimes confused, but when we listen to music together you feel young. Love U My Paps

[@brandonallen4442]

@@Rhebeanna my God how beautiful of you to post this, it broke me down to utter tears, music is a beautiful, beautiful thing thank you for sharing

[@TheAngryFishh]

He still sounds like he's 24. Impressive.

[@jacksondurham169]

And theres so much more!

[@briangay3290]

Sounds better now. Amazing.

[@frankpietruszka4519]

I know that 1st thing i tbought when he started to sing wow

[@imgitai]

Unbelievable that he can still carry that chorus. What an icon. Neil never sacrificed his integrity.

[@cindyinnew]

Set his own rules and lived by them. Never cashed in. Followed his artistic integrity. Takes care of others as well. A good soul

[@horseman528]

Proof that though the outer man ages, the inner man is young forever.

[@brandonallen4442]

So, so true my friend

[@fredrickvk]

Old man I wish you were here. my dad would listen to Neil all day long... he passed away 13 years ago. I still miss him. Crying listening to this song now it makes me sad to see this world in the shape it is in now.

[@user-hq9wh9hq7n]

My dad too. Bless them in heaven

[@dragons8822]

It's a shame how black lives matter, Antifa & all the others who've been paid to cause all the trouble that they've caused get away with it & more than likely your father fought either in WWII or Vietnam to protect & defend this country. So many of our vets have been forgotten & ignored. Thanks to those men we still have a country !

[@natek2138]

Had the same thought listening to this myself... Almost looks like my dad toward the end

[@theresaliquori2880]

I was young young when this song came out. I'm 57 now it still gives me chills. It's made me think of my Dad he was an over the road trucker lucky if he was home a full weekend a month. In my child mind made me miss my dad and now it still had the same effect. Dad's been gone since 2005. 7 kids 1 passed we never went without sheets had what we needed. Not always getting what we wanted. 4 boys 2 girls raised with a Italian dad. Strict he was but I'm grateful for all the values, morals, etc he made sure we lived by them daily even over the road. Love n miss you much Daddy Jack Frost His CB handle. When he smiled or laughed his cheeks would get all Rosey and frosty.💯🤗😍🚚☮️✝️♥️🇺🇸

[@brandonallen4442]

Beautiful man

[@xavierliu27]

Old man, look at my life I'm a lot like you were Old man, look at my life I'm a lot like you were Old man, look at my life Twenty four and there's so much more Live alone in a paradise That makes me think of two Love lost, such a cost Give me things that don't get lost Like a coin that won't get tossed Rolling home to you Old man, take a look at my life, I'm a lot like you I need someone to love me the whole day through Ah, one look in my eyes and you can tell that's true Lullabies, look in your eyes Run around the same old town Doesn't mean that much to me To mean that much to you I've been first and last Look at how the time goes past But I'm all alone at last Rolling home to you Old man, take a look at my life, I'm a lot like you I need someone to love me the whole day through Ah, one look in my eyes and you can tell that's true Old man, look at my life I'm a lot like you were Old man, look at my life I'm a lot like you were

[@finalcam1740]

He still has that amazing voice after all this time!

[@kevincoontz6417]

Neil is amazing, He has become the old man he has sung about all these years !!!! Rock on Neil we love you !!!

[@leighajones4075]

Im 13 and Neil is my INSPIRATION. It's my dream to see him in concert.

[@HectorBadillaOfficial]

Have you seen him yet?

[@williamneff2176]

Neil Young knows what hes talking about . save the Farmers ....

[@MrSKINFLICK]

Nothing against you, Neil....BUT WHAT KIND OF ALTERNATIVE DO YOU HAVE? TOO MUCH ANIMAL SLURRY POISONING THE GROUNDWATER AS WE HAVE IT IN GERMANY NOW??

[@whatt2140]

44 years later still singing one of his best songs--GO NEIL

[@brianwalendy3735]

this man's music (not necessarily this song) has saved my life and sanity many times. might sound morbid, but I've seen some desperate times, mostly of my own creation, and I always feel able to cope with what life throws at me when I hear Neil. If I could thank him, I would.

[@concretgod8085]

You just did. God bless.

[@judykinne7534]

When my late husband and I saw Neil Young at Bethel, NY. this past July ; he sounded even better. This particular song has tears flowing from my hubby's eyes. So happy we got to go to " our" special place and see Neil with Promise of the Real .Norah Jones opened the show. Neil only gets better ~ Bless him for all he has contributed not just great music, but a great humanitarian. He is no joke !

[@iashenski]

Judy Kinne

[@ttaylor791]

I was there too . Love neil

[@montanathreehunna]

Thank you Neil Young for you're great music and great message.

[@rjonzen34]

Man, if that guitar could talk! Look at all that history and experience, then again it does talk, because it is in the right hands!! Thank you Neil for your dedication to music, and your fans!!!

[@johngraydon506]

rjonzen34 that looks like Hank Williams ol guitar .. i know he has it ..

[@rhllor7575]

We don’t deserve him. Neil is such a treasure. Even me being born in the 90s doesn’t make a difference. He is such a Godsend and touches my heart with every song of his I hear.

[@psychem7758]

We need him more now than ever, I just hope that people see he isn’t in the wrong.

[@nzrdb6]

Yeah maybe he's an old man now but he still has a young man's voice

[@ethanmurphy698]

great logic

[@Allagi22]

Neil Young recorded this song in 1972. Well I've loved it all my life, and now I'm an adult. And I'm 24. And there's so much more. Between my dad and the old timers I work with, this song is so true. Same as it was then. I'm a lot like you were. Doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you. The more things change the more they stay the same

[@Allagi22]

That's how you know Neil young is real, and no bullshit. This song meant the same thing to my father, as it means to me. True artistry. True lyrics. True music. I've been first and last, look at how the time goes past.

[@megrickman3017]

Neil Young forever. My bestie went to his wedding with Darryl Hannah. Keep on rocking in the free world. And saddle up your palomino. He has more to say

[@becoo6910]

He's getting so old, wow, that's astonishing. But what's comforting, is that his music will live on forever.

[@joewatson9908]

Neil Young thank you for supporting the American farmer...Lord knows they need it.

[@TheChepiksacc]

I just watched a lot of his videos, dating back from '71, to 2014. He's really inspiring. I grew up with him. He has walked the same streets I walk in Ontario. I'd love to see him live. I'd probably tear up.

[@maryvaughan3539]

He is awesome live

[@sharonhouser7838]

Neil knew back in 2013 about our environment . He has always supported the farmers. He cares about people . He cares about our food and the environment as a whole across our planet. Thank you for your support . We love you Neil Young .

[@catia512]

That's Neil. He's strugglin for a better world. He's a fighter, a patriot. Everyone should support his fight because it's our plantet and our healt. Neil thank you for your courage and these clear words. Good bless you.

[@ruthparker2904]

He's really showing his age. Still sounds good. The first time I heard this song I was 15. I'm 61, and still, listening to him.

[@Stewieboy1995]

Canada Your Home Loves You Neil. Thanks for such emotional and amazing rocking tunes my friend :)

[@markraker3723]

used to listen to this song when i was a kid. yep, just like my dad. now i have kids and grandchildren. wonder what they will think.

[@cattitude50]

Never ceases to amaze me when I hear Neil sing Old Man in today's times. I can close my eyes and I'm right back in high school, in my bedroom, headphones on, lovin' this song. Now I'm an old woman and Neil's the old man.

[@brandonallen4442]

Music is the only time travel I know

[@pamelabrouker3870]

He's just got that guitar so much the bard

[@VinnieSutra]

I've always been a fan, but more so now.

[@avelinourdaneta7409]

Neil is a Living legend. great among the greater. he is a blessing human been.

[@sherri99516]

Legend Neil Young singing his most iconic song yet! My favorite! Thank you for posting "Neil Young - Old Man (Live at Farm Aid 2013)" Everyone needs access to good food! This was a fantastic concert to help keep family farmers on the land! Neil Young performing a full concert at the Farm Aid concert in Saratoga Springs, NY on September 21, 2013. Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp in 1985 to keep family farmers on the land and has worked since then to make sure everyone has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001.

[@christineveazey4345]

Neil Young we all love you. We will always love you.

[@johnkremer3132]

Just a man with an old beat up a acoustic guitar...and he sounds incredible! One of a kind...

[@maryalicekelly8814]

I am 76 and can look back when I was young. Neil Young, as mentioned, wrote this when he was young and now singing this at 70. Amazing impact this makes......

[@tpstrato2270]

Wow, very nice.. amazing actually. I listened to this since 1st release partying..not a care in the world.. Now I'm 68. Listening to this from a different perspective now. How time flies. Love it🙂

[@ncmathsadist]

I listened to his performance in 1970, then this. 43 years. Like a great Barolo, this ages really well and has blossomed in the fullness of time. Bravo!

[@suecastagnier9273]

Best show I've ever seen...SUPPORT THOSE FARMERS EVERYONE!!!

[@audramuth4147]

He looks so much like my Father in Law. Forever young at heart . He’s 74 now, still plays and performs with my brother in law. I married into the greatest family ever . We love hard; play hard and do music even harder . ❤️🔥❤️🔥. Cove hotel band. Catnip Pat (Panama city Florida) Pat and Brian Muth . We grew up on this musical .

[@inavong7484]

Neil Young still blends beautiful words, music and just everything around us all - still love him

[@MrConan89]

I do a few Neil numbers and I am the same age as him. Many years ago I played Heart of Gold at a gig. Someone had never heard it before and asked about the original. Next time I saw him he said that he had listened to Neil but I did it better. Ha Ha. I have tried this song a few times but could not quite get it. I will try again. There is a great recording made by the BBC when he was 24 its on KZbin somewhere. Even at his age he still has a massive vocal range. Love him.

[@Boddissatva]

This is his life unfolding in front of us. He does this with all of his songs.

[@timmyles314]

give me thing that don't get lost... Like Neil Playing Acoustic Solo !!!!

[@macman5467]

He still sings this like he cared , what a legend , long may you run mr soul .

[@TheBeatGoesOn64]

Yes yes! You will always still be in my heart and on my mind! 😍❤️🎉😢❤❤❤ ((From your last show I just watched when you were a kid!)) I still try to do everything I can to support Farm Aid to this day! ☺️ ❤ Search beautiful music they gave us and for a beautiful cause during such a tragic times during a certain portion of the population when this was all happening I am sure I will mosey back to 1985 from this show from 10 years shortly. This musical Time Warp is something else haha❤😂🎉

[@aloisemason3044]

Hey..70 yrs. Old ain't old as u think..r u with me? Neil young is awesome and a great song writer and harmonica and guitar picker..Neil has told so many stories thru his genius songs and melody..

[@russelltech7691]

this guy is great 70 and still killing it. respect

[@marthanewsome6375]

Brilliant, my favourite song. Thank you Neil

[@johng1758]

I miss you so much Dad. It's been 7 years since you left us, and I am typing this trying to see out of my tear-filled eyes. I hate this pain so much

[@jmtgrk]

Poignant and touching. Even more so 40 years on. Thanks, Neil.

[@kevin86674]

This is to a friend of mine, Brian Bowen 1 man concert. Love you brother.

[@sherri99516]

Legend Neil Young singling - Old Man (Live at Farm Aid 2013). Now we just don't need to save the farm....but we need to save our planet!

[@michaelharvey7138]

deserves all the accolades , brilliant man

[@vickiestone7705]

We All grow Old..He Is So a Talented ARTIST!!!

[@SusanLawrence-bp7df]

Well done sir! Well done! Amazing

[@ericzingapan775]

If only humanity listen to his wise message, this world would not have experiencing this global disaster. God bless us all. Thanks Mr. Young.

[@cindyhickman8125]

God bless our farmers. And God bless all who support Farm Aid.

[@aloisemason3044]

Phenomenal..Every performance of Neil Young is so terrific..a legend ..song writer and vocalist

[@Gridlocksheldon]

How can you dislike this.

[@MrNepal8848]

He should have composed Young Man version of this song. Him singing to young people how he also used to be young! But who am I. Its blessing, he can still sing this song so beautifully!

[@vanandco]

That's was the truth, what he talks about the farm and the way we living

[@dougmissey70]

If this isn't played at my funeral I'm not going

[@jackieoldham6254]

I always have loved and always will love Neil Young. Back in the day, I used to sing this song in Baltimore coffeehouses while playing my 12-string guitar. Long Live RocknRoll and Long Live Neil Young. My "Old Man."

[@kohlink]

Loved it ! When he he goes high ...you start to feel his passion!

[@marybethsantiago1142]

look in the mirror dude!

[@charlesgorman9830]

I've watched the BBC video and I can't honestly sat there is any difference between the two. They're 42 years apart, and both impeccable versions of one great song. Neil includes a great message at the end.

[@martinefarley7273]

je l'aime bcp ce Neil il est seul sur cette scène et toujours la même simplicité, il est lui-même, wow!

[@kevinshaughnessy9361]

You know you've written a good song, when it passes through time, and it comes back to you Neil Young: About Bob Dylan's , Like A Rolling Stone

[@philchigges2955]

Crossed paths with Neil a couple of times.always a gentleman.keep on rockin neil!!!

[@brucehubbard4546]

He is so honest and accurate in terms of science, but ethics too.

[@Nobody-NoOne]

Neil, you will always be among my favorites of all time, Thank you for being who you are, and doing what you do. One of the best on the planet.

[@peregrinodan9786]

Thank you Mr. Neil Young for speaking the truth. God Bless

[@howardturner9894]

Youngs. Roots are deep. Keep local farms healthy.

[@thenon-vapingsubie]

This is amazing... Keep on playing Neil! You'll always be an amazing artist

[@harrydaisey388]

Saw all of them in Foxborough mass it was the best today's I ever hade .1982

[@oilman25able]

This songs causes me to reflect great memories with my father lbj.

[@jochenbecht6191]

God bless you Neil. Thanks for your music and your songs. Take care and hav a peacful life.

[@pataniki8034]

i was young when i first heard this now like JT above i am an old man and life is just a rolling memory.....cycles of time ...waves of feelings and tsunamis of emotions..manythxs Jim sing on

[@rogerandsally]

Have Always Loved Neil , C.S.N.&Y. , and this song. Thank you for the post. Roger Crowder in Burnet, Tx.

[@MrChris76ize]

I went to his concert in Paris in 1976... my first live concert. Time goes by...

[@davidaitken4157]

Incredable N Y still has the voice and he is now the ''old man '' but still young in spirit

[@simonedevlin7710]

The purest love is sent in " a song of prayer ". Mr. Neil Young is a harbinger of truth, love and light. Hats off to "the miner with a heart of gold". We believe in a sustainable green planet for everyone.♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@telecaster24]

Simply a Brilliant artist..Love this song..and I can bang it out also..Thanks Neil got your musicianship and farmaid..

[@jeffreywalker9507]

A fifty year career, one of the most prolific song writers of rock and roll, a pretty fair voice, and a killer axe man!

[@johnforeman634]

God what a masterpiece of a song

[@stevengilreath]

My favorite old song. Dad really liked it when I played it for him.

[@barbaramccroy8663]

Always love this song.🦆❤️

[@KevinGCoxen]

I like your message at the end of this clip

[@Harpplayer504]

Thanks for this great song!

[@mrtambourineman6107]

This is one of those songs that i never get tired of blasting out.,...........loud!

[@dahlianutkaren]

always related to this song.. wished you'd sung it last year in Kingston but you were a lasting amazement just seeing you and if I'd have know you weren't far from me standing in that raincoat.. sheesh.. thankyou for helping make so many memories with your songs

[@miller8037]

Great Job filming. Many Thanks.

[@Shakeytunes]

Neil is the person who made me feel that, yes I wanna learn to play guitar and sing.I'm still not that good but thank you Neil for that anyway.

[@pandersonnike]

I hope he plays this song this year! I just got my tickets to Farm Aid 30! He has so many good songs to choose from, but Old Man is one of my all time favorites!

[@ruiseartalcorn]

A great man!!! I really hope people listen to what he says!!!

[@i.am_me.5739]

My absolutely favorite Neil Young song I love songs that tell true stories

[@jernaumoratgurgeh8548]

I've seen some desperate times, mostly of my own creation like resigning in haste without backup job offer and I always feel able to cope with what life throws at me when I hear ya