Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Crazy Horse - All Along the Watchtower (Live at Farm Aid 1994)

[@DrGargani]

it has always amazed me how Neil Young can instantly go from grunge rock, to the sweetest slow ballads without missing a step...He is truly one of the most unique musicians of all time....

[@thorstennielsen5246]

Me 2

[@marilyngaouette607]

agreed !!!!!

[@jamesallen1164]

that's why my bandmates and I call him 1 note Neil. amazing switch from hard to soft .

[@thomaswallace6868]

Talent

[@charlessouthgate606]

John, just so good, better than good in fact and accompanied by a bunch of top pros, simply stunning

[@sheilamitchell2215]

Stumbled across this purely by accident and thought I'd give it a listen.......there are no words that can do this justice. Absolutely first class and Neil Young who I have always been a massive fan of just nails this. Fantastic musicianship throughout and everyone's input is heard loud and clear but anyone who down voted this needs immediate psychiatric assessment. Marvellous rendition and outstanding effort from all.

[@Senyor-Kwiglio]

I concur with your conclusion!

[@conorkennedy3304]

the real deal

[@sheilamitchell2215]

@Realneilyoung hoping that you never stop writing and performing great music. Sir from Inverness Scotland I salute you. I've been a fan of yours since I was 12 years old and still love your music! God bless you...the best thing to come out of Canada since moose...I love moose! Xx

[@thomascassidy2724]

Serious props to the sound guy for mixing this so you can hear Willie’s guitar alongside Old Black!

[@jw7073]

@@thomascassidy2724 love the guy but he adds nothing here. He's a country boy not a rocker , and that's fine !

[@michaelgreene6417]

Absolutely the best version ever performed of this song. Neil Young's incredible energy and guitar wizardry backed up by an amazing bass player sends you soaring into the stratosphere.

[@mikesmurthwaite-wk8ev]

I have a playlist of over 50 versions/covers of ‘All along the Watchtower” so am always looking to add - but this is amazing - watch Willie Nelson’s fingerwork throughout - outstanding.

[@reneharde3459]

Willie was definitely focusing, trying to figure out where Neil was going next

[@azflandi]

Dylan, Jimi, Neil.....doesn't matter which version you prefer, this should be required viewing for all current so called rockers. The song is captivating from start to finish. Simply amazing !

[@testtube1195]

Werner Lämmerhirt played the best version

[@chrisrutherford3]

the Grateful Dead played this often in the late 80's & did it nicely too.

[@hlawrencepowell]

Yup! Doesn't get much better.

[@KenTurmel]

Don't forget to mention Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush's studio version. Frank's vocal the most like Jimi's than anyone else.

[@stivo2663]

Hendrix version is tops!

[@RichardSmith-um4js]

Neil Young never disappoints. This is an inspired version and one of the best.

[@dharmabeachbum6330]

Long live Neil and Willie Nelson, two of the best performers of our time.

[@cathystruska1558]

I've been listening 🎶 😌 to Neil Young for nearly 50yrs and he is all music 🎶 and he really jams! I never get tired of listening 🎶 to his music 🎶 🎵. He's a great writer 👏 .

[@nativedoll3557]

stop showing your age heheh im 57 and ive been listenin to him frmo knee highg to a grasshopper lol

[@haroldbrown6630]

Agreed. I listen to him or,someone covering him, every night.

[@garynorthtruro]

This music will never die. It may retreat to the shadows at times but is always ready to start again. Thank goodness.

[@Rita-bf5hg]

That’s because he’s a musical storyteller

[@ericbell5272]

Relevant today 29 August 2021 remember this

[@flaviosambruni2503]

And God bless you for tellin' this. God bless you.

[@thefinal9923]

I have no faith. Ask any six-year-old their favorite music. Ask any 15 year old, really. Different age. Men have been saying this since the dawn of time. youth is wasted on the young. Remember it?

[@tevyeb]

I have seen Neil literally a dozen times live over the years, with CSN, Prairie Wind, the awesome rock opera Greendale... but when he is with his hand picked back up band of 40 plus years, Crazy Horse, you can feel that Neil is with family, and he becomes totally comfortable and truly lets his muse take over. Which is why his best songs and most known hits decade after decade after decade is with his homies.

[@michaelgreene151]

Spectacular. The best rendition ever of this song. Neil Yong is a genius. And to think it was recorded live, to boot.

[@williameastman9044]

live and free! for charity! respect

[@algo6485]

Neil young helped me get over my fear of dancing in public

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

If Neil can do that and get away with it.....

[@blackcatsarenopussies]

Man, you're funny🍺🍺🍺

[@duffgordon9005]

I expect his 7th grade dance date had diamond shoes since that was his thing- sometimes his nose almost touches the dance floor.

[@linda1541]

😂

[@lindasmithford3363]

Dance baby, just dance! It feels so good!

[@jpw.4689]

Epic. Neil Young has the most epic electric guitar tone I've ever heard. This performance here is studio-take quality.

[@lewisprice4482]

I agree, not overdriven to the ridiculous levels metal players use, just enough to give it that gritty kick it needs

[@jonblake1100]

Try kashmir celebration day for bbfs

[@jannowak3604]

Steven Wilson has similar live tone they put distrtion pedals before delay and reverb

[@lepstunes6061]

And he's damn good on the acoustic guitar too plus the harmonica

[@willbutala]

I get goosebumps every time I hear Neil Young perform this song. Gives this song a whole new life. Beautiful

[@mozarkie944]

Neil is having fun ... i like watching willie laugh in the background thanks for the vid

[@stephenbowyer7269]

willie provides the wisdom.

[@bradleybrisk8808]

Me too, I'm in my 6th decade. This is the ROCK we had then

[@westho7314]

it's still here, viable & relevant as ever, Much like; Last trip to Tulsa, 5th decade on & still garden fresh in our collective existence

[@lindasmithford3363]

And that rock is still with us now, 2020 going into 2021! Lovin it!

[@tobyrichardson1837]

I love how Neil can completely and utterly own this song when he didn't write it. Jamtastic.

[@thomasgeddes8730]

Neil showed me how to just be myself don't need to be a widdler being real is soo much better than tryin to be the next yngwie Steve via an all other pretentious widdlers soz if I offend anyone 😋

[@dabble778]

Hendrix, right ? ;-)

[@PurpleObscuration]

@@dabble778, Bob Dylan

[@zachscottmusician]

@@PurpleObscuration yeah dylan wrote it but even he later said jimis version is THE watchtower, and whenever he plays it he’s paying tribute to jimi

[@markedward4290]

Where have all the good times gone?.....

[@moerer57]

Brilliant is the understatement of the century. The man's a living legend. Respect Mr Young👊👍👏

[@lesleystorey3917]

Unfortunately can not do Southern belle

[@susankremp744]

He just puts his whole soul and body into his songs. Love it.

[@robguitarwizard]

That's right! This is real!!! Heart and soul; raw and dirty - what rock and roll should be all about.

[@petercatterall4907]

Never seen Neil rock this hard, but I have to say he really nailed it! Great cover!

[@thomasdeporter2392]

“Two riders were approaching.” Incredible.

[@michaelmcgcp]

I love how so many musicians share this wonderful song. Young knocks it out of the park, look at the energy he has! That’s what i’m talking about

[@alohamark3025]

Bob Dylan truly deserved a Nobel prize for an unbelievable library of great songs. Thank you Neil for taking the song to another level. Both Bob and Neil are getting on in years. We need the great rockers to survive Coronavirus, and lead mankind to a brighter day. RIP Alan Merrill. Keep on rockin' wherever you may go.

[@carolynwilson2206]

It's sad, but no one can ever match Bob or Neil. Some treasures never appear again, once they're gone that's it.

[@jerroldfrank5869]

Much more so than that fraud Bob Dylan

[@poetry7260]

A song you never want to end...

[@moerer57]

Just discovered this version now. Always thought Jimi's was the best, this one is simply amazing. These boys rock

[@Muziekgenot]

One of the very best songs ever written. And this performance.... Wow. Neil really understands the lyrics

[@uwsgrrrl9981]

Watching this video, I’m filled with joy & smiling. Music is getting me through quarantine.

[@musicloverkathy]

Me too. I've discovered great music like this and great writers like Chris Hedges who I would never have known.

[@joycec4818]

Amen

[@dominiquevillot4593]

I used to love this man. Now, I am 63 and i love him cause he made my soul open. French woman.

[@Mike.trucks]

Unreal, spark up a Willie Nelson and turn the old volume knob up

[@raystreu5763]

And Willie just stands there and strums his beat up, hole growing bigger every year guitar. Pure class as always.

[@XENONEZZ2]

This will be watched and enjoyed 100 years from now.

[@kittenmittentheatreadventu3185]

Neil, Bob, Willie. Still with us and several cuts above the rest.

[@dashiznit6974]

Incredibly talented. Bet there’s never been a dull moment when these legendary guys get together, Damn I wish I was there, what a show!!

[@marcussack7502]

Had a terrible night, the World fell into pieces, thanks gentlemen for pulling me out of the groundless pond of anger and despair

[@kjellstromvall9865]

Neil Young is the best of all performers!

[@troutmaster48]

Neil Young is a Rock God,Canadian Rock God

[@TheClaribel12]

i love u

[@pjpw1n]

Rock God? Canadian God?? ...How about just God?!! Man, I though I'd discovered perfection in David Gilmour. But there's perfection, ...and then there's also mind-blowing perfection.

[@repinout813]

this is the real deal

[@robertorodrigues916]

If you like rock, if you like Neil Young, you`re a good guy.

[@davestratton453]

I grew up rocking with these guys back in the 70's and 80's ,

[@craigvonbargen5230]

Yes, what you said.

[@jdspence7281]

@@davestratton453 as did myself and friends was an amazing time whenever we sat and partied to Neil.

[@richardvernon1032]

Neil is a God

[@BrendaCanavas]

Seen Willie, seen Neil, but together they are most awesome!

[@Heather-r2n]

I absolutely love Neil Young he lives and breathes music and thank God for Gibson guitars I have been listening to Neil Young since I was 12 or 13 I was born August 10th 1964 my son Jacob who is born August 5th 1985 also respects Neil Young he has been listening to Neil Young before he was even born here it is 2024 and there's so much more keep on rockin in the Free world Neil we love you! You are truly blessed! You are a musical genius still rocking with a new album in 2024 rock on Neil!!!😊. ❤️🙏❤️🎶🌍✌️💯👍❤❤❤

[@Heather-r2n]

@Realneilyoung well! Fantastic! If this is the real you? If it isn't then tell Neal he's freaking awesome! 💗💗💗

[@gloriabermudez4987]

How great can old rockers be! This is best version of this song. May the genius of Neil Young never end. Nothing today equals what was. I play these great music videos and I mean great music , for my guitar playing granddaughter. Hoping she will rock out someday.

[@kennycab3374]

Not a music expert, and before I write my thoughts on this video, let it be known. I seen Willie and Family live 3 times, I seen Neil and Crazy horse twice, would have been 3 times, but he got sick and had to cancel his show at the St Paul Civic Center because he was sick, and had to stay at a local hospital. All Along the Watch Tower by Hendrix has been my number 1 song since I first heard it in 76. And I also cry everytime I watch Neil close out the Canadian olympics. If I put the 4 or 5 greatest singers of all time, on a stage with who I feel are the 4 or 5 greatest guitarists of all time. Then put Neil in the mix for that, I will walk away remember Neil just for his presence and passion alone. Which brings me to the song of Green Grass and High Tides. When I hear that song, I think of Hendrix, Joplin, Elvis, Sinatra, and yes, Neil Peart. However, I also think of Young being on that stage commanding the whole damn thing, because that is what Neil did without even trying, He just commanded the whole damn stage. Thank you Neil Young for letting me be a part of your life, even though it was only from a distance.

[@kodismith6434]

Neil Young & Crazy Horse still rocking in 2019 Crazy Horse keeping Neil young.

[@stevet.4974]

I love the glance between Willie and his guitar player at 1:52. Like, whatever just go with what he's doing.

[@monique1784]

...oh my goodnes...simply the best...so happy having seen him last year at Ziggo Dome...finally...Godfather of Rock...

[@digiphot2]

NEIL YOUNG & HIS MUSIC: HAS MY GOLDEN YOUTH TIED UP IN SILVER WRAPPING WITH A RUBY -COLOURED BOW.

[@bigthunder2860]

I talking to a kid the other day, did you ever hear of neil young he said no so I gave him the decade CD he's been listening to it all the time so there's hope!!!

[@70snuttodd95]

Wondering if this was around time young Lucas Nelson was influenced by Neil and Crazy Horse

[@aliceyantis1368]

I took time out for a me day and veged out on a whole lot of Neil Young and Willie Nelson doing a lot of Farm Aid through the years , needless to say it's been a great day !!

[@aliceyantis1368]

@Realneilyoung Thank you for the shout-out out.this is Alice.Neil Young keep singing,I love your music. I have been listening to you since 1970 ! Just a couple of years ago, right !!!

[@ganjamangaaiaaai9396]

This version rocks so hard !!!! !

[@iancrockert5110]

Neil has been a big part of my life since 1976, he is the very essence of music.

[@dharmabeachbum6330]

I'm glad Neil is working security. He makes the world a much better place, and he knows what rules to enforce -- justice, equality, humanity and, most importantly, taking care of our environment. He's a great musician and a great person. Crazy Horse is awesome too. Thanks for the post.

[@raystreu5763]

I was wondering where he got that T shirt? Like your take on it much better. Well stated beachbum!

[@mrbuck49]

I think everyone including the very best, respect Neil Young's talent. Living legend.

[@stevehubbard1461]

Not sure what Willie added but who cares, awesome! Neil at his best is a force of nature.

[@rmsmith2396]

You're not listening

[@stevehubbard1461]

r m smith I suggest that you read a lot of the posts, 90% say that you cannot here Willie, how could you against such a powerful electrified band. It’s not his fault.

[@rmsmith2396]

that isn't true no matter how many say so . if you watch and listen, the whole first two or three minutes you can hear Wlillie's acoustic playing rhythm and later he can be distinctly heard again. In fact, my first thought was that I couldn't believe I could hear him playing with all the electrcs going on. Suggest you listen and watch instead of reading what others say.

[@stevehubbard1461]

r m smith We will agree to disagree. However, I only looked at other comments after you replied to mine. My opinion is mine, I walk my own path, not follow the herd.

[@rmsmith2396]

It's there throughout but can be best observed from :47-1:15 and again at around 3:53 if you can't hear it you have my sympathy. Great listening either way.

[@michaelmixon1099]

This was a great performance! Neil Young is incredible!

[@kimmarcotte7559]

Glad u enjoyed it !!

[@paulrollings5291]

He knows how to rock the house.

[@imbluesage]

I put this yt performance down as one of his best

[@forest1butterfly]

Goosebumps@

[@williepard]

Raw as rock and roll gets. Neil is truly an icon.

[@stevebetker829]

Something tells me neil really digs music .

[@MikeKirtley0_0]

That's what you call real music !

[@boualemmustapha8519]

This is the best version i ever heard . the words are the image of our present world

[@randyknowles8889]

Some musicians are born with a gift from the Creator and some have to practice for endless hours , guess which way I’m leaning for Neil !!!

[@robinakers5377]

Ive been watching neil for 30 years, had no idea he was such a great lead guitarist great version of a classic song

[@tpstrato2270]

+Robin Akers I mean how you miss it in 30+ years??

[@chrishager3308]

+Walter Green Too much coke and too much smoke

[@ksf7109]

With all due respect Robin Akers but you are full of shit. You have seen him for 30 years and never knew he played great lead guitar? From the Birds to Buffalo Springfield to CSN&Y to Crazy Horse and his multitude of solo work with a plethora of artists. You can't even use being high as an excuse. Those who were high know Neil plays great lead.

[@skipacuff5104]

Kevin Fleming Neil was not in the Byrds.

[@govertvandelaar8024]

Sorry you where 30 jears sleeping

[@josephcorsentino3173]

Light years ahead of the old old days when you had 4 acoustic guitars all doing the same thing. A jam and a half. Looking for a leader 2020. Thank you Neil.

[@ironpirites]

Neil Young does a great job of this. I think even Hendrix would like this version of the song, maybe because it is a fresh take on the material and not a slavish copy of the original, which is not to say slavishly copying the original doesn't take tremendous skill in itself. I like the way Young serves the material, but in his own style.

[@metalupyourass9]

+ironpirites You realize Hendrix' isn't the original right?

[@ironpirites]

Derek M Yes, I know. Bob Dylan wrote it and first recorded it. The Hendrix version is better known than Dylan's version, I believe. That's the one I think of when other people play the song. It's been a while since I heard the Dylan version but I think Hendrix's and this version are both more up tempo than the original.

[@SlalomundSpeed1949]

+ironpirites: Dylan played it more than 2.250 times live in concert. I heared it June 20, 2015 live in Mainz. Great Version, check it out!

[@billycrusejr]

out of at least 100 versions this is the crummiest one ever. Jimi hendrix? Not nhis greatest. Listen to B.D. origina, that is what I am doing

[@ironpirites]

William Cruse, Jr. Jimi Hendrix makes Bob Dylan sound like a mumbling dweeb. His version is much better than the original. Great song though.

[@andrewgarcia2576]

Great performance!let's not forget Willy doing his thing on the acoustic guitar!!🏰👍🏻👍🏻✌✌

[@jimmyphelan4598]

I love how Neil puts his heart and soul into it when performing other people’s songs,he also does a great version of The Beatles “a day in the life “

[@fjavierlamasdelafuente587]

Elvis Presley

[@fjavierlamasdelafuente587]

Elvis Presley.

[@fjavierlamasdelafuente587]

Si

[@jimmyphelan4598]

What

[@markkendrick7547]

The Buckin Bronco , Neil Young.....And 420 Willie .....True Legends.......

[@drofmadness]

Beyond AWESOME !!! Willie's guitar playing is amazing and Neil's wild uninhibited playing gives me goosebumps

[@edwgwilymedwgwilym2827]

Those two riders..... still approaching... everyone of us knows who they are and what they want... what message they bring... Dylan.. the greatest poet of our epoch..

[@mcdtyler]

Neil Rocks. His guitar solos are hypnotizing.

[@mediaglue6820]

Unmistakably Neil Young. So unique.

[@jkgramps]

Love it!! 25 years later...still relevant...

[@asteroideb54]

I like the rock progressif, blues, harmonica, country, rythme and blues, rock'n'roll, jazz, bluegrass, classic, many many many MUSIQUES...... I LIKE NEIL YOUNG AND BOB DYLAN PATTI SMITH, DIRE STRAITS, JOAN BAEZ etc etc

[@xprettyricky23x]

now THIS is rock and roll. took and great song and made it even better.

[@Beardedfurflinger]

Neil,Willie & the others boy can you just picture the bus afterwards,awesome talent 👏

[@treybrad3]

This jam makes me want to dance. Hell, any of Neils jams make me want to dance.

[@atsstockburn]

Impossible to beat this. Molina, Talbott, Poncho, Neil and Willie. F me, I miss those times. Spent many hours watching Neil do his thing on stage. I just called him the ogre, should have called him the architect.

[@Venuslovefactor]

Wow! In 1979 I was privileged to see Neil and Crazy Horse live in Minneapolis. History is made! This song is a classic that ALL the great rockers have performed! Neil's version is pure passion!

[@deterbeesmith9211]

Its because of folks like you that i am somewhat sane now.

[@reneharde3459]

Neil sings the body electric - he lives every note

[@grethehansen7139]

❤❤❤❤skide godt. Det røde tørklæde er smidt og serukativ på blusen som passer på dig. Hyldest her fra Danmark.

[@grethehansen7139]

Vi kan sgu vi ældre. Du har altid sunget og spillet fra hjertet og musikken. Dit livsværk. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@michaelhirst9220]

Plaudits for sure, just don’t look over what a fantastic composition this is. Cheers Mr Dylan

[@MrMike9158]

I was just browsing videos when I came across this version of "Watch Tower". I knew anything with Neil Young would prove interesting and it didn't disappoint. Thank you for posting this. This is music from the heart and soul. Once Neil gets in a zone, the other musicians know to just go with it and follow his lead because with Neil, you really never know where he' going to take you. The expressions on Willie Nelson's face towards the end of the song are priceless. This is good music, having a good time, serving a good purpose for good people.

[@AndreasHLux]

da core, very good words may bless him!

[@karinholder3920]

Yep, Crazy Horse

[@MrMike9158]

There are so many great backing bands out there from Crazy Horse to the Silver Bullet Band to The Band themselves. Young is a great artist and Crazy Horse has enhanced his sound for decades. Good post!

[@russellnaylor2046]

Yeah for the first time Ol Willie looks kinda lost. Priceless.Like what is the chords?

[@MrMike9158]

Russ, I hate to say it, but he looks like Crazy Horse just kind of over-whelmed him. You gotta have a strong personality when Neil get in a zone. Otherwise you just stay out of the way and enjoy. No disrespect to Willie.

[@ingowitzelluizcypher9638]

This song from good ol´Jimmi wanders from soul to soul ..on ..and on......

[@teosinghsyiem9426]

wholehearted performance by Neil Young and team !!! beautiful

[@kellyguthrie1247]

The expressions on Willie's and Pancho's faces at 1:52 seem to be, "Wow, just go with it"!

[@organabus1]

yep... good and look at 6:05... and 7:25... on well it is just gets better as Neil leaves the planet til the end.

[@williamleckrone1628]

Speechless

[@kevinchasse5788]

Neal Young been in and out of my life since I can remember dosen't get any better than that.

[@johnrobinson7419]

Neil, Crazy Horse, Willy Nelson. Some people believe in heaven but I think that these guys are trying to show us that we are already there. If Booker T & the boy's dropped in... ! J.

[@hippiejohn334]

Amen

[@antoniorondon4948]

In Italian there is the saying "the older the wine, the better" and Uncle Neil is an excellent wine ... GREATNeil !!!

[@stephenrobinson9252]

When I see Neil in the Old Black zone like this, I think of Stephen Stills' comment about Neil's "spear in the back dance". Seems to describe it perfectly.

[@RicOshayed1]

Ol' Neil is shredding! Always did like the boy... he has a Heart of Gold. Yessereee! Aint that right Willie?

[@rachelmotheroffrenchbulldo709]

Huge jam, one of the best versions ever of the song, awesome bass plAying

[@ricothepuppetmaster]

Jimi is in R&R heaven watching us. Peace brother! I will never forget your Vibes.

[@garyclark608]

This is one of the best live versions of this great classic I have ever heard. So much feeling in it, something you don't see in much of today's crap

[@michaeloloughlin4595]

Amen. Gary... Mike O

[@davidmatticks2921]

Lot of versions, this is a great one. I love to sit in my basement workshop and listen to this stuff on a Sunday afternoon,.

[@martianpops7785]

AMEN !!!

[@christinamagnuson7612]

2 riders were approaching oh my freaking god

[@laiqrauf6206]

You should check out Dave Mason's version. To me that's the best of this song.

[@armandogonzales310]

Thanks you tube you guys are the greatest. The music got rid of a loneliness that was consuming my soul. Adios firecracker!

[@markdrouin8094]

Neil young is my favorite rocker of all time love the raw power .

[@officerofftap]

I've never heard this before being from Australia..listened to as a kid in the 80s and fell in love..can play needle and damaged done etc on guitar i taught myself. Now as a 49yr old I broke down over this and seeing Willy I Truly thankyou

[@JohnPaul-vg1zg]

Neil is one of the best musicians alive, when he was younger he had a tighter groove, which I personally miss

[@michaelreynolds9463]

The most intuative guitar player ever. Never gives less than his all either. Brilliant, as usual.

[@pbesmer]

Greatest rock song of all time done by one of rocks greatest artist. Stilll perfect in 2017

[@edgreen8140]

Neil spans the decades (no pun intended)! Nice cover.

[@ronaldredmond3308]

Willie rocking out. Right on!!!