David Crosby and Venice - "Ohio" (from Artists for the Arts Foundation benefit concert)

[@SusanHarrs]

Best Harmony & Songwriter DAVID. CROSBY 🎤 ☮️ 👍

[@nikinewton7917]

Beautiful...fantastic with the youth orchestra, great historic song, remember the young dead, for whom did they die ???

[@jayneroberts3316]

52 years ago today May 4th 1970 , never forget !

[@garycornell6433]

Bless David Crosby for writing such songs “A Long Time Gone” and his years with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and earlier the Byrds! A truly remarkable contribution of music for us all!

[@joeambrosio7988]

I hear this song and I think back to that day at Kent State where I lost all my wide-eyed innocents about America. I was never the same.

[@julio.eduardocenteno1471]

And its getting worse and worse all the time. And the whole world pays the consequences... Stay well.

[@merlynwells]

I was looking at colleges to attend, scare dhte daylights out of me. very sad

[@RobertSlover]

anyone else's mind blown that a high school band is performing a protest song from the late sixties about four students being gunned down by the national guard. there is always still hope! ken burns Vietnam has a great section about the tragedy.

[@julio.eduardocenteno1471]

They were four students that the military men slaughtered, indeed.

[@mikeboothe]

I bet most of the students don’t understand what the song is about. -- Susan

[@domxem5551]

Not just a “woman” , ignorant

[@domxem5551]

And, some of the national guards were as young as the students

[@nONAME-ft4gq]

It was 4 killed on 04 May 1970 at Kent State University in Ohio.

[@davidchudwin6440]

RIP David Crosby! Thanks for the music.

[@michaelgarrison1]

Whoever came up the the idea of using all those kids was a genius. It enhanced the entire performance and created memories for those kids that will follow them the rest of their lives. I lived through Kent State and never thought I'd see the like again and then we saw what happened on the streets of Portland, Oregon.

[@michaelgarrison1]

@@cruisinusa5110 Yeah, cuz that 'war on drugs' has been such a national success. Using policing to fix drug addiction is like only using amputation to fight cancer; it works sometimes but, in general, makes it just makes matters worse.

[@alandent7231]

To the young people, remember your history!

[@michaelworse6034]

Best version of Ohio , ever . Tears in the eyes of this old man . Unbelievably great stuff ! Many thanks , Michael

[@fredmoore8661]

Me, too.

[@misred1]

Agreed . Sitting here with tears but ok . Seeing the kids and their passion and David doing his thing just hit my heart . Best version , ever , you are right .

[@bodiddlee69]

yep, moved me. Same as when 1st heard 45 years ago.

[@debrabringenberg1137]

I cannot stop crying every time I hear this version of Neil’s incredible song! Seeing all those kids singing & playing instruments so powerfully is inspirational and gives me hope. Thank you, David for organizing this wonderful event! And thank you Neil for writing such an incredible song.

[@TheAndreaR]

I was a student in the crowd on the Kent State campus on May 4, 1970. This song and seeing these kids so involved means so much to me. When I hear Ohio I am brought back to that day and the sad loss of my fellow students... but this rendition sounds joyful and this is how I want to feel from now on. I am joyful that I got to live another 51 years (so far.)

[@julio.eduardocenteno1471]

Blessings. Stay well.

[@kenb735]

We're the same age, Andrea. (My aunt and uncle lived in Kent so I was there many times over the years. My uncle could only talk about half the kids not even being from Kent State, blah, blah.) I feel exactly as you do! Such a celebratory rendition; those violins and horns! The drums!

[@travisaz100]

I was just a kid when this happened but these events made me who I am today. This song always makes me tear up... how could it not? Four kids are dead for no reason just as the song decries. Four dead in Ohio. And nobody ever paid for this dereliction of duty.

[@patriciaiaccarino3738]

I lived in Kent then, across the street from campus. My father was a PhD student there at the time. I remember that day so vividly. This song always rings back so many memories...

[@adow77]

In Australia this song galvanised many young people against the Vietnam War.

[@NinaHungerlandMusic]

I'm the little girl playing snare drum in the front, haha! Was such an incredible night and experience. Such an honor. Never seen this video before! Thank you SO much for posting!!

[@jandrix83]

Wow you re so afortunate,you played whith one of the best!!! Beatyull song,n beautyfull performance. Amazing!!!

[@HVYMETL]

you got to play on stage with David. so awesome.

[@larryodea6385]

Well done you, they don’t make tunes like that anymore ✌️

[@mrb4886]

Wow. Great.

[@donaldromaniello3152]

I'm sure it must have been a great night for you. I'm moved just watching this video.

[@bigmac9940]

A very dark day in American history. Forever immortalized in this song written by Neil Young and performed by CSNY. I still have the 45. Epic performance here. Thanks for sharing.

[@krzykatkrzy]

The most legendary moment for those kids and the audience, hell for ALL involved including us watching it!! Love you David Crosby!!! EPIC!

[@pamelad996]

Crosby passed yesterday. I felt the need to hear the Ohio song. So beautifully played but the innocent lives lost that day at Kent State University still have me asking "why". May Crosby and the victims of this senseless tragedy rest in peace.

[@beckyprice5061]

I was reading a biography of Gov. Rhodes and there was no mention of the Kent State tragedy. Like it never happened. Sad!!!!

[@pamelad996]

That really is sad. We need to be the story tellers of the truth. @@beckyprice5061

[@beckyprice5061]

And LBJ and Nixon should be in hell for their actions in this catastrophic war!

[@LarsDcCase]

Best version of this song that I have heard.😀😀😀😀 THanks Neil Young for writing it. Thanks CSNY for the song. Rest in peace David.

[@crashoverride4881]

I remember this song when it was brand new. Turbulent times. A song for the ages.

[@gymnasticskitties9860]

RIP to legend David Crosby, your music gave generations a lifetime of love and appreciation for humanity

[@ladygreenflame]

RIP David Crosby! Here to listen to your beautiful voice. What a marvelous, powerful version of this song.

[@brucemay5409]

Absolutely BRILLIANT! what a wonderful version of this Incredibly powerful song! Great to see all those young people enjoying it too.I hope they understood its meaning..

[@Zoetropeification]

I saw Neil live on 9 -19 -19 and he did this song. When he played the first chords on his Falcon it was a powerful moment. I was 8 years old, living in Ohio in 1970 and I still have vivid memories of when this happened at Kent St.

[@alton936]

10 / 24…. Came across this song again, and still ; Tears flowed … Crying both because of the relevance and meaning of the Song, And also because I was grateful that these KIDS had this once in a lifetime opportunity…

[@patriciariddle2997]

To have that many musicians playing together and sounding really great is freaking amazing!

[@johnmcfadyen9922]

The songs tell and show both fragility and strength. The beautiful melodies touch my soul and I thank you. David Crosby a legend and classy musician.

[@rajennaidoo7546]

I was 17years lost in the lost world 🌎 heard this song 🎵 on the short wave receiver, I never looked back. R I P David Crosby thank you for the music from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@maryemiller5721]

Is this Rajen from Durban? This is Mary M from Seattle!!

[@goodguy6352]

With the passing of David Crosby I salute the man who inspired so many till the end!

[@keguthrie2114]

Thank you, Neil Young, for this masterpiece! Great job, David, on this song!

[@mrb4886]

Agreed

[@dancorey9886]

First time listening to this, phenomenal audio/video of David Crosby w/orchestra! Hard to believe this sounds so awesome, absolutely stunning.

[@billhdowne2382]

Wonderful to hear younger people understanding and “diggin” this anthem from so long ago.

[@davecarl77]

Wow, this video made me feel the same way I felt when it first came out. It was great seeing young people getting in to the song. Great job to everyone involved.

[@marktemsic485]

Brought a tear to my eyes.. Thanks for posting…✌🏼

[@alanpaulchina]

Just stumbled on this fantastic performance.

[@AhmedFakroun]

Thank you David Amazing .. I get the same feeling Just like when I've heard this song for the first time.

[@TheFunkybert]

David worked very hard at giving back during the second half of his life to try and mend the wrongs of his past. Thank you for your service David ❤️‍🩹

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

yes, ehe certainly did.

[@haleis8751]

Never, ever get tired of this song - what a great performance - so much feeling!!

[@merlynwells]

This is so very moving, especially to some of us from a certain generation. The students killed were only a year or two older than these young people.Babies

[@bragatostefano6204]

Is out there anyone listening to this Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young absolute classic with me in 2020?

[@michaelrose5614]

And 2021

[@gustavoghisalberti2354]

@@michaelrose5614 And 2021

[@lancem.zeigler6571]

On the anniversary of the tragic day, 05/04 in 2021

[@acsmith2601]

@@lancem.zeigler6571 yup.

[@fashionistalagerfeld1954]

Listening and never forgotten !

[@paulritchey1533]

Yessssss!! I'm just an old hippie but I know good music. We were all hurt and angry about what happened at Kent State. And I do hope these kids knew they were performing with some of the greats .

[@DaveKraft1]

This is the most stunning and powerful version of the song I've ever heard -- including the original. What drives the power home for me is that -- all those young musician kids whose parents were kids when the killings took place REALLY got into it. I'm depressed at how history-starved kids are today. This brings me hope; this history came alive for and with those kids. This concert was 7 years ago; they're all gonna be voting come November. Let's see if this made a difference to them.

[@Phidian]

Wonderful sentiments, Dave Kraft!

[@karenmilstead7968]

Dear God, l hope so!

[@marwatson7408]

DaveKraft1 I completely agree it is one of the powerful versions of this song Ive heard.

[@Gnofg]

This really is a great version. I posted on my facebook yesterday. The reality is we are still fighting the same MF's today.

[@bmprops5006]

TY, David Kraft for your lovely comment...our family has had the privilege of living in this small town for almost 50 years, seeing these talented young people in action...three of our godchildren have graduated from Malbu HS and gone on to use their talents as successful young adults; I LOVE this video because our youngest godson is one of those talented drummers on that stage, and, he recently completed European tour with his own band as their drummer 🥰

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

The lead guitar guy crushes it. Amazing performance by everyone!

[@danielrose3434]

I am an avid fan of CSN+Y especially NY but this has to be the best version I've heard! Rock on Croz!

[@raiderdanCA]

What a stark, remarkable performance of this legendary piece ... it's an unusual, but representative gathering of all Souls that terrible day affected. May we never forget that tragedy.

[@mikevv]

DC, world class, great voice, loved him and his music since Deja Vu, all the best David C...

[@stevejeffery5353]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Powerful, beautiful, tragic, real. It speaks…ever so deeply!

[@puckdog12]

I was at this concert - blown away by quality of shooting, and especially editing here. Well done!!!

[@Lotuslaful]

Great for kids to experience being a part of and expressing their voice and gifts True community and mutual resource Beautiful and powerful True mentoring!

[@jeannieb7515]

This f’ing rocks & these kids are too! How did I just find it a couple days ago🙃has to be watched, not just listened to.

[@woutbijkerk]

Have seen and heard it so many times, it's still great! The energy spewed from it. I love the girl with the violin to Dann's right. She's having a really good time!

[@dancorey9886]

What about that lead guitar, drummer and Crosby quite arguably singing his best version of this song.

[@h-mh93]

This gem of a song still sparkles - who says good rockmusic can´t be political? And the young musicians with their talent and enthusiasm make this just awesome to watch!

[@davidmurray2539]

The very best rock music being made today, and The War On Drugs is a perfect example, has everything to do with complex mental issues that many of these superb artists are dealing with.

[@bruceburch8301]

This song impacted me I was twelve years old .seven years later this damn war was still going on.god bless our vets.

[@kennjd]

I see not many people are listening to this great music in this generation crazy how times change great band 🤔

[@JoaoFerreira-pj4me]

Absolutely amazing! God bless you David! RIP!

[@shockingguy]

This year I finally drove down to Kent state for the May 4 commemoration ceremonies It was powerful and moving and I hope to attend every year in the future, I met a few of those who were wounded that day and learn much on the weekends events that led up to the shooting, I highly recommend attending especially the eve before for the candlelight vigil Thank you so much for this song

[@HTJB60]

WOW .... This is even better than the original in it's power to make me shiver and dry my mouth out. STUNNING.

[@davidmurray2539]

Absolutely majestic stuff. I don't know how Neil could've restrained himself from making overtures of peace after hearing, and surely he had, this deeply soulful rendition of one of his most moving creations. Unfortunately, a permafrost seemed to engulf the interpersonal relationship side of Mr. Soul. Smooth sailing to you, Capt. Crosby.

[@junecoulthard8942]

Just outstanding! So powerful with all these awesome kids and their instruments! Brilliant!!!

[@jorgepuente1307]

Super Classic ,Great Music ,David is David Crosby The best

[@detlefpickut8310]

Big concert with fantastic musicians!

[@LarreeHollywood]

RIP David Crosby! You were amazing!

[@randycrager4074]

I have many favorites CSN&Y, Doobie Bro., Little River band, Eagles, etc,,, but when they perform with a High School Band and it's this good, WOW! This was fantastic.

[@threecrees]

That audience has no idea of how legendary this is, awesome!

[@acsmith2601]

Mmmm...looks to me like the audience DOES have a pretty good idea.

[@fashionistalagerfeld1954]

I bet they know about it now !

[@0verload]

Most of them were out of their seats smiling and clapping and seemingly in awe. I think many of them knew it was a very special performance of a timeless song.

[@ewhackett]

Yes they do! Someone obviously told them NOT to stand up during the performance! & they obviously complied!

[@HTJB60]

What a STOOPID STATEMENT.....

[@koshersalaami]

When you get young musicians fired up enough you get this. I want to know who fired them up to this extent and how they did it. I’d really like to know if David Crosby managed it. It’s also brilliantly arranged with the drummers coming down the aisle.

[@dennismcclendon93]

OMG How amazing for David, The band Venice to play this with the school and the band and young people. PRICELESS!!!!

[@whydoesgoogleneedmyname6839]

Crosby never ceases to amaze. Good Job everyone! Great rendition!

[@theoriginalchieftain]

That was absolutely amazing. What a performance. The very best!

[@paulamarshall3844]

Wow so powerful. I feel the change is coming when I watch you all with the students.

[@michellepell1618]

We can only hope.

[@davidnilles3117]

Wow! That was absolutely incredible! ❤😊

[@ponz924]

Brings tears to my eyes.

[@kennethbiebighauser7984]

Not a celebration..A day in US History that should soberus all.....LET US NOT FORGET !!!!!

[@kateblackwell2135]

I was at BRANDEIS with my husband to be George on May 4 1970-THE day of KENT STATE OHIO never forget!!!! Real BULLETS NIXON...

[@chgosatrap]

I was in high school.

[@gailreine9016]

Wow

[@kennethpalmowski-wolfe7923]

I was in Kent itself the weekend before this happened. I watched the National Guard march into town. A horrible chapter in America’s history!

[@spacepatrolman]

At SVA we had a moratorium then Nixon said lets have a moratorium on moratoriums

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

@@kennethpalmowski-wolfe7923 LOL

[@dirceusoaresribeiro545]

Wow! It caused me chills! That is the proof that good music never dies or is forgotten. A great night for all this girls and boys playing with Mr. Crosby and friends. I will share it on my profile, no doubt! Thank you Seals...

[@julio.eduardocenteno1471]

That´s beacuse Ohio is not only good music. Stay well.

[@ak-cluetv7150]

Great performance, I am an army vet and singer and artist, my father was a WW2 vet, avoid wars at all cost!

[@JoaoFerreira-pj4me]

RIP, GREAT Crosby! God bless you!

[@emilobe]

Overwhelming - Stunning!!!

[@claudiogiuseppemilocco9726]

Thanks a lot guys for this powerful experience...Long life Croz! This energy makes me younger...

[@alanmartin1949]

5 minutes of music to be proud of for all involved! 🎵🎵👍👍🎵🎵

[@RussJulieHouseCncrts]

It doesn't get much better than this. Turn the volume UP!!

[@nmd14723]

RIP David, you left your mark on this earth

[@MarkOrsted]

brilliant sound.. voices. wow

[@graymouser64]

Maybe the most important song Neil Young has written. And what a version!

[@meistersinger7600]

Wow, what a treat. Tons of Fun and Joy. Thanks for this great Upload

[@salvadorlopez2411]

Man kids were so proud. They. Played with david Crosby awesome kids that's what more of young musicians you go vuys

[@carlhaughey3191]

simply amazing job of producing this performance.

[@karenbaumgartel6077]

This is so cool! To see what David Crosby is up to now, supporting and inspiring the next generation. I like the arrangement too - the brass sound great!

[@JoaoFerreira-pj4me]

You will never die, David Crosby!

[@iyorit1089]

My favorite song ‼️ Thanks 🙏

[@keithgreenwade2398]

WoW!!!! You know Neil Young had to feel pretty good about that one. Venice harmony on point!

[@manygate10]

Great rendition, but don't think the song was meant to be done in such an uplifting way given the subject matter. Think Neil would have thought this too.

[@beatrizvaldes7561]

this was awesome, beautiful, wonderful a Todisima Madre

[@semsaeland9896]

Absolutely awesome !!! Thanks so much for posting...

[@petrospappas2748]

epic song!!!!!amazing

[@deathfromthewoods]

David Crosby passed away few hours ago The legendary singer/Songwriter stays great parts of Musical history Hope those young people will carry on his music many many decades to come

[@sirCULTURE]

This more like it!!!!!

[@s.r.9770]

so cool the old and the young playing together; I hope the young understood the song

[@naderhashemi555]

Wow! Amazing arrangement of a powerful song that helped end the war in Vietnam.

[@dinoferretti1091]

Only one word......thanks for ever

[@Jjonathanhart]

Sounds great, just like the record. Unbelievable.

[@CrazyPhillyMan]

Powerfull performance

[@mladyriad]

👄Hey 👋🏻 Venice YAY way😎 Ria and Phil ♥️ here watching this with great pride 2 say we know you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻looking great as ever can’t believe we missed it till now‼️

[@rsq63]

Absolutely perfect!😍👍

[@dougmcclain3451]

no words... OMG!