Wooden Ships (Crosby, Stills, and Nash)

We gathered back in the studio to record another classic - this time, from Crosby, Stills, Nash on their 1969 album "Crosby, Stills, and Nash".
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[@qlyde1]

I like the added color to probably CSN's most beautiful song.

[@spikerdude39]

Outstanding!❤

[@bobhinley5410]

First of all it’s a great song. Second it was well replicated. Nice job.

[@bobhinley5410]

Best song you ever replicated.

[@PowderMill]

This song was written during the Vietnam War era and imagines surviving a nuclear war apocalyptic time. I learned this, the entire CSN (+ later Y) band history and the origins of most of their song titles while sitting on “conveyor duty” at the Fresh Kills Landfill in Sept/Oct of 2001. Looking for body parts, bone fragments, teeth and virtually anything to assist in identifying missing victims after the 9/11 disaster at the WTC, I was really affected. I was a naive new investigator in my 20’s during the 1993 bombing and it did not truly affect me greatly to the limited loss of life. In 2001, I was then assigned to assist federal team of old-timers who brought along a “somber play list”. That was a bit before the iPod was released, so it consisted of a case of CD’s and mini player that they wired up to the “radio rebroadcast” input of one of the vehicle sirens. I guess they realized the sheer magnitude of everything was troubling to me and classic rock history time every day… until we let the vehicle battery die one day and lost the “privilege” of music. F+F really nails CSN on every song!

[@markj.williams844]

ok, I have admired you guys for years. But you have outdone yourselves. It captured the elan of CSNY. The guitar work was superb. Great tone. Wonderful vocals and harmonies fading in and out. You guys are the kings and queens of covers. I’d love to take a master class from you on recording techniques. I stand in awe.

[@RichardDiamond-wz7rs]

Wow! Fabulous cover!

[@JohnR-cd1kv]

Spectacular performance

[@carlosmendes5097]

Simply put: A Masterpiece.

[@loisjimthompson1220]

Just gorgeous sound.

[@paulzimmerman6182]

Might be the best yet, in a series of incredible performances,....and that is saying something. Every time I listen to you guys I want to say thank you for letting us hear you play and sing.

[@jwade57]

F & F really raised the bar with Wooden Ships!!!❤

[@scotthunt2479]

Damn, ya'll killed that harmony part at 3:05. Hit it right on the proverbial nose. Well done, indeed.

[@kellycarter1011]

My all time favorite song!

[@SMETSYSGNIMIT]

Stunning. Vocals are insanely good!

[@Saddlegait45]

One of my favorite songs and you all preformed it perfectly. Bravo!👏

[@Vikezupa]

Toby at 3:08 Just killing it ❤

[@peterburkhard2037]

Großartig! Vielen Dank!

[@FrankLeePlaying]

Why this doesn't have a million views by now is a cryin' shame!

[@lynwessel2471]

It will get there. They have 35 videos with over 1M.

[@Ed-vi8lj]

Oh come on this song has been covered so many times. 50 years old. Find some more current to expand the band of talented vocalist and musicians

[@lindaleary3019]

Seriously, what a perfect rendition of this song. Keep making music, amazing voices, harmony, musicians! Thanks for this bright spot in our world…

[@hinrichspartners3281]

Couldn’t have said it any better…………….

[@mymaryland9547]

You are really showing your age, Boomer! I’ve never heard of this song! I prefer more newer and popular songs. They are incredibly talented musicians, though and I love them.

[@mjtala]

@@mymaryland9547, and you're showing your lack of respect, child.

[@mymaryland9547]

@@mjtala Is that the best that you got, dude? 🤣😂🤣😂

[@jimcampbell8061]

Yeah, and they might also want to work up the Airplane version since they definitely have the voices...

[@mattgurin6168]

Sounds great ! Graham was my neighbor in Kaua'i, the girls did good. Timeless arrangements 🤙🏼

[@lynwessel2471]

Graham sent them an Email many years ago complimenting their cover of Suite Judy Blue Eyes.

[@mattgurin6168]

@@lynwessel2471 that does not surprise me at all, Graham always gives credit to talent

[@didierf102]

Je vous suis depuis plus de 10 ans, depuis que j'ai vu votre reprise de Suite Judy Blue Eyes et vous êtes vraiment fantastiques et géniaux dans vos reprises. Bonjour de France

[@anthonycashero7605]

Really great job, guys. Nice guitar work, brothers. Enjoying it.

[@jagrell]

Greatest cover band in the galaxy.

[@jeanpat8946]

Great job not an easy song to play !Awesome version The stephen Stills part played on the Paul red Smith guitar is exactly the same sound !!!

[@ianforrester1308]

what a truly great performance from this group - Ian

[@cmalbertosub]

Goose bumps...what a cover of one of the greatest bands and one their best songs...KUDOs!!!!

[@tantrictemplar]

Great Job all! You have honored one of my all time favorite songs very well!

[@jaycathedral9079]

Love this song and have noticed that CSN have varied it somewhat over the years, each version a little different which simply adds to the greatest of the music. Foxes and Fossils took a little path as well and delivered as good a cover as I have heard. They keep on keeping done. Well done and thank you.

[@brucegoodwyn978]

Quite an intricate undertaking! Lots of parts going on in this one! Excellent job!

[@barryanderson3910]

I've returned here to wait for F&F's latest release on 8/21/2024. While waiting, I've listened to Wooden Ships yet another 2 times and I seriously do not know whether they'll ever be able to top this performance. I've had my favorite covers of theirs in the past, but this one shot them all to pieces.

[@gawano64]

Very subtle perfection Toby

[@TerryBusch-l8c]

There is an album's worth of CSN&Y songs in your videos. You are the faculty of the College of Harmony.

[@RubyBandUSA]

It's ironic: 55-75 yr olds being the only musicians/singers today that can replicate songs like these, that were written and recorded back in the day by 25-35 yr olds disliked by 55-75 year olds then.

[@mjtala]

But these 55-75 year olds were the audience for those 25-35 year old artists.

[@podcowboy914]

Standing watch on the signal bridge of a US Destroyer on a Med cruise during wartime. We had 2 cassettes and this was one of them. Stopped counting how many times we had to rewind that cassette with a pencil. Sailing the Mediterranean at night with that song in the background will leave an impression on you. This was awesome guys. Thanks

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

One Navy vet (MMN2, SSBN 659) to another, thank you for your service.

[@josettemcwhirt]

Thank you for your service. Salute……..2

[@Saab901]

I feel ya brother. DDG-6 for me

[@bretyoung1869]

Thanks for your service Sailor ❤🇺🇲

[@hartmutmeyer9929]

Ouh what good! I am sitting in the far away Germany and listen to your wonderful interpretation of this wonderful song. I am very impressed, you beating it in the heart of the seventies (I hope this was the right American English…🙈) Carry On!

[@NealKlaeser]

Outstanding!

[@brookslarry730]

I'm smiling at you!

[@taquitopicante5863]

Shout out to Mr. Johnny Pike: Dude. Your groove is immaculate on this song! And the drums are so well mic'd, too. Y'all can hear the stick attack on the ride cymbal so crisply. Just beautiful. Very nice, man.

[@lynwessel2471]

Toby is the mic setup expert. Tim said they' ve been using up to 9 (!) on the drums lately.

[@taquitopicante5863]

@@lynwessel2471 Kudos to Toby. Man, that attack is so clean! Feels like I'M the one behind the drum kit! Well done.

[@TheRockerxx69]

Absolutely great cover!!

[@chrisgraham9203]

For a brief and brilliant moment, you were the song. All of you. And that is all I could have asked for..

[@dnmurphy48]

beautifully put.

[@scottbreseke716]

Johnny Pike's drumming really shines on this one. 🥁

[@ObservingtheObvious]

Love Johnny pikes drum work. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@dnmurphy48]

It's great but its the guitar work really creates the atmosphere; Tim's voice is second to none.

[@MrFluffyalan]

Yes I have to agree, the drumming is just right, I would love to see F&F live but sadly living in the UK dont think its going to happen any day soon

[@markbaustian9503]

F & F is a great band! The have been following them for years. They never let you down.

[@dougwaterman1534]

Johnny and Rick do an awesome job keeping things on track. I miss Scott, but Rick is really good.

[@wimdral6321]

great song, great performance!

[@danoblue]

It's nice to hear this excellent rendition of a David Crosby song. He may have been a problematic person, but he wrote some fine songs and created new music even until his death. The band, as usual, turns in a flawless performance.

[@sharonwilson7077]

Seriously Outstanding. Definitely the rock-iest song you've recorded. Toby killing the rhythm guitar, Rick on bass, Tim and Dar, Johnny - the drumming, WOW! The musicianship quality is amazing ! ' oooh, you don't need us rift ' - spine tingling ! ....( edited)

[@CKinLA]

That's Rick Meeder on bass 👍

[@johnfirrell5287]

Perfection!!!!

[@davelegrid2052]

great job folks as always. definitely one of my favorite CSN tunes.

[@davidculp6266]

Wow. You almost ran out of guitarists for this one. What a feast for the ears.

[@BirdYoumans]

Well done!

[@Hemifan4266]

Wow....this takes me back.......I love CSN...

[@stevebrockway9500]

An extremely good cover of a wonderful CSN song. Thankyou!

[@leonardblush2557]

Sometimes I groan a little at song choices. Well, not this time! Not only one of the best song selections, but one of the most stellar performances as well. Stunning.

[@DL-ry3qg]

You groan f&f ? Ok

[@leonardblush2557]

@@DL-ry3qg If I don't like a song, it matters not who performs it. I just pass and wait for the next one.

[@davidvogel6359]

​@@leonardblush2557that's what I think of yellow brick road. f&f did a great cover, just don't like the song whoever does it. however it still gets a like because it was well done.

[@leonardblush2557]

@@davidvogel6359 Yep, I always give them a like even if I don't listen. I wish i could give the ones like this one multiples.

[@SophisticatedBob]

Fantastic, by any definition. Guy playing Stills' parts on the PRS has that tone down to a science. Just great.

[@lynwessel2471]

Darwin "Dar" Conort with the PRS here. (Toby also has one.)

[@patrickwilliams9249]

Toby is phenomenal.

[@elliotgoldberg5657]

Letter perfect mix and performance. Love how the two Fossils did the Crosby and Stills lead vocals and the Foxes effectively did the CSN backups. Chilling and effective 👌

[@TheDesertwalker]

For a very beautiful 5 minutes and 24 seconds, I was sent back in time.

[@davewayton]

Superb! Masterful professional musicianship by the Fossils! Transports me back to my college days of non-violent protest. [I, too, am a fossil, age 73.]

[@christianlibertarian5488]

Second time listening, the vocals have a bit of the Jefferson Airplane version. Wonderful, wonderful.

[@jackprice7828]

Excellent job! on a very difficult song. Not many can pull that one off.

[@charleslewis8085]

You guys are good! The bass sound is amazing.

[@lynwessel2471]

Rick Meeder on bass.

[@paulmaggio2740]

I've been waiting for this since I first heard F&F sing Suite Judy Blue Eyes. BEAUTIFUL!!

[@TedBear1954]

Stunning rendition of the song. Well done all.

[@peaches911]

My favorite CS&N song! This cover is absolutely stunning! Awesome job everyone! Thank you!

[@podcowboy914]

It takes a tremendous amount of planning and work to make these videos. Thats why we love the Foxes and Fossils

[@dhblan8591]

Wonderful!

[@BarneyDavey]

1969, stationed at Camp McCoy. We'd sneak into the photo lab, where we had a stereo set up, and listen to this album, Jefferson Airplane, The Rolling Stones, Sly, Jimi, and King Crimson. This song caught the zeitgeist. Concerned, confused, stoned, idealistic, and still hopeful even though the Vietnam War, the '68 convention, Kent State, and more made it feel like the world gone mad. Six decades later, I hear this recreated lovingly and gloriously. And just like 60 years ago, we are all in deep water... and I'm still hopeful today. Hearing this puts me in a good space. Your taste, talent, and perfection are exquisite, and we are blessed by them.

[@donquihote6023]

Glen Hulse there at the time or a guy Named Strubrud? BTW, FF does wonderfully and I couldn't agree more with your Sentiment.

[@garyhome7101]

Nicely said.

[@Parker53151]

Sconnie proud.

[@DanC-go9lc]

WOW just discovered Foxes and Fossils today, this is just amazing. Thank you so much fellas !! Anyone who ever saw CSN&Y live would appreciate this big time ! Best cover of Wooden Ships I have ever heard - by far. Lexington Lab Band co-op is also pretty phenomenal at covering a VERY wide range of songs, but mostly 80's and 90's popular tunes.

[@lynwessel2471]

Well over 100 excellent covers of a wide range of music from the past 70 years here.

[@DanC-go9lc]

@@lynwessel2471 Cool and thanks for the info. Looks like I have a lot of catching up to do ! 🤣 They are great !

[@docnunley2]

Um, um, um. Thanks for reminding me why I like you so much! Been too long since I visited your Patreon site. Bet I'm missing some great things.

[@carlbradley4872]

Just when we think F&F can't outdo themselves, they outdo themselves. EPIC! Wonderful.

[@toneseeker4968]

I wore their 'So Far' album out in so many formats. I have many influences to attribute to my guitar playing style, but I would have to say that it was Deja Vu, this album, and Harvest (Neil Young) that weigh the most and that got me started playing guitar in the first place... even came in second place in the 8th Grade Talent contest playing Almost Cut My Hair and Our House...I haven't thought about all that in decades...Brilliant Performance, F&F!

[@podcowboy914]

Love "Almost cut my hair". Would love them to cover that

[@danielprout8987]

Outstanding with a side of goose bumps

[@Cajundaddydave]

Another great cover of an epic CSN song. This one was probably particularly challenging to collect and cover all of the parts. Well done guys and gals!

[@jaycathedral9079]

Been watching and listening for a long time and always come out in the end opining that the vocals are the best. Not this time. This time the Fossils playing the instruments win the day. Great vocals and great harmonies but this for me is the best instrumentation I have ever heard them do. Toby's runs are magical. I never thought they could do better than they did covering Carry On. They just did.

[@michaelrose3101]

Best covers band in the world, at what you do.

[@Tillersweep]

You start off with a great song. Then you think "could we do it as good"? Then you do it better! Vince Lombardy once said "if we strive for perfection, we just might achieve excellence".

[@briankiely2347]

What’s fantastic about Foxes and Fossils is how they capture the sound of the 60’s,70’s & early 80’s when music was produced with real live musicians and vocals. Nothing can compare to this sound, because it’s a real full sound. The blend of exquisite vocals and exceptional instrumental play…adds up to perfection. Well done F&F!

[@alanlevin3003]

I will second this. ALSO, in our current politically FRAUGHT country, the idea of leaving the mess sounds like a good idea!

[@MrFluffyalan]

Spot all you say, but dont forget they are playing some up to date music all be it in possibly a 60's 70's style

[@edseuc]

Wow. Just excellent. I like the fact that the harmony by the girls is into one mic. Some smooth guitar playing boys.

[@MikeDuckwall]

Foxes and Fossils, I don't believe I've ever heard this song before. But, regardless, it was absolutely beautiful! Very good! 👍🏼

[@bradlyscotunes9156]

Crosby, Stills, & Nash classic! It'll sound almost this good..😊

[@samspade2830]

Great inspirational post..Y'all sounds great ..Looks like fun too

[@dnmurphy48]

As Steve Jobs would have said, oh wow, oh wow, oh wow. I wanted this to go on forever I was so lost in the music, F&F at its very best.

[@francoisbouvier7861]

The musicianship is impeccable. You have done this wonderful song great justice.

[@waynemoores]

I have the original Vinyl by the Airplane and CSN. This is brilliant.

[@NealBraverman.]

This is a Fantastic version of this song!! I Loved hearing it when I had the Blessing of hearing them doing it in person many years ago now! I will actually be seeing Graham Nash along with Judy Collins here in Boston on October 3rd!! Your audio and video Production is Fabulous, my thanks so much for doing this and I did Like and Subscribe to your channel! I am so glad I found you ! Thank s again, Neal :)) 🎤🎶🎹🎸👍😉🌈☮️

[@WoefulMinion]

Breathtaking. What a remarkable performance. Especially liked Toby's sensitive playing and tone and Johnny's making some challenging drumming seem effortless.

[@elfwyatt]

Wow! That's the best version of Wooden Ships I've heard in 54 years! Well done!

[@amazingvoiceactor5011]

Fabulous Foxes and Fossils rendition of “Wooden Ships”.

[@roadking99jokerst60]

Rim shots !

[@jefferyleonard9542]

Nailed it. Nicely done.

[@SteveJong-q5t]

Glorious! Tim, what a great lead! There's life in the Fossils yet.

[@holisecleveland2859]

At 77 years old I have many groups that I love however for the past several years since i started following F&F you have become my all-time favorites. Fantastic as usual!

[@mbt1955]

If you like the band, Chicago, check out Leonid & Friends, all Russians that perfectly cover them. You'll be amazed.

[@yodservant]

​@@mbt1955yes they are fantastic 🤩

[@phillipking5887]

Bravo! MORE, MORE, MORE!!!

[@sandybateman2504]

Another beauty. Congratulations to Toby for a stellar solo.

[@kathleenhaupt174]

Incredible!!!!

[@CarlosLutz-l7v]

These people turned a masterpiece into another masterpiece. What to say, except that I wish the best for you all. Thani you very much for your time and efforts for bringing this masterpiece to another level.

[@dennycaneff1837]

The old guys' musicianship really stands out on this rendering of a CSN classic. I really appreciates Toby's licks throughout, and Dar and Tim's vocals are as good as I've heard from them.

[@miked7304]

Holy crap. These guys are just ridiculously good and just keep getting better.

[@georgemm5]

I always loved this song. I sailed a fair amount and the metaphor resonates. This is another fantastic performance by F&F; musicianship, vocal blends and production. Thank you very much.

[@kovacpetr]

Fantastic. Brings back great memories of hearing CS&N perform this live back in the 80s.

[@gsmalley10]

And in 1969....

[@rocketpost1]

Superb song and magnificent cover. I shed a tear for times long gone when the girls' harmonies came in. I was moved and just for a few seconds, a young man again.

[@jimpowers9553]

Wow, that really brings me back to 1969. Wonderful

[@garybucher6835]

Spectacular version of Wooden Ships. As much as I loved CS&N in my teenage years, and still do, your version is the best I've ever heard.

[@ricklee5845]

I feel the same way! 👍

[@martinreyes257]

The FOXES AND FOSSILS ARE MY PB I MEANT PERSONAL BEST BAND LOVE THEIR TALENT AND STYLE 👉👍

[@kestutisbagusauskas8323]

Magnificent rendition!

[@brentromney9640]

I'm going to nominate F&F to sing when CSNY are honored at the Kennedy Center. So so good!