David Crosby and Venice - Live at Santa Monica High 2011

[@billgrey]

Absolutely fantastic! Those of you who haven't listened..... do yourselves a big favor. Just superb.

[@manuelsaturnino9300]

Thanks David Crosby . Love you Man.😢

[@giannibiancocircus]

It's been a long time. Nobody like you. Thanks. RIP

[@fuzzskis333]

Performing those songs live and sounding nearly perfectly like the studio versions is absolutely astonishing. I was mesmerized. I’m 72 and like many of David’s admirers I’ve been listening to his music since The Byrds. “Those were the days my friend…we hoped they’d never end” - I don’t know about you brothers and sisters but I was smiling during this entire video. Rest peacefully David…we love you. 🙏

[@mark001stj]

Me too...in between the tears.

[@LuisCorro-qy1sf]

God bless who put this together and those who said yes !!

[@garymech3137]

I grew up listening to this music, thaks so much croz u were the best at creating this magical world. Love and miss u RIP.

[@guitarfanatic2000]

RIP David Crosby. The sountrack of my youth. What a magnificent and magical performance. Tears of joy 🙏

[@PeitouBob]

You made a difference, David. Thanks.

[@paulstewart7564]

The best 49 minutes you will ever spend watching this. A stage chock full of serious talent led by the one and only Croz, and the looks of pure joy on the faces of the kids from St Mo High choir and band was just beautiful. I'm going back to watch it again now. Rest in Peace David.

[@05.WebWrangler.LeotaOBrien]

Beautifully stated❣️ I remember when Super-Cussions came to ESHS and it was a once in a lifetime kind of a treat I don't know if they still tour USA-HS's but it's definitely a memory that will remain I was lucky enough to have met this man but I still can't imagine what it must have been like to SING with the CROZ... OMG I too was just feeling what they must have been feeling - just meeting him I was up on a cloud for 14+ hrs couldn't get to sleep that night. He had an aura I don't think He even was aware of that was gifted/shared with us Fans.

[@diannebatis1114]

😂❤david was the best

[@kevinokeeffe8089]

I was blessed with seeing Crosby & Nash in1972 in big field in Ct.. magical

[@kevinokeeffe8089]

But this is a treasure!!

[@DavidSchempf]

Agree with every word. I have sent to my kids in their late 30’s and early 40’s. What makes this so special is the addition of the SM choir and orchestra and Malibu Drum Corps. Fun to see young people really getting into it. One of the best concerts you will ever see with David Crosby rocking the center stage. Thank you Venice for making this beautiful tribute..

[@The_No_Victim_Zone]

Anyone who calls themselves a musician today, please take notice. THIS is how to make timeless music.

[@cheri238]

Rip,🙏 David Crosby.Thank you, for all your music 🎶 🎵

[@MrLittlefeat]

Really thankfull for "YOU TUBE" and all of the individules as well as the magicians that put this together. Ya made a 70 yr. old man Happy !

[@deboramccallum3987]

This outstanding music will Carry On 4ever ...superb

[@h1pst3r88]

This, THIS, is the beauty, joy, and power of music. Miss you David, but this music will live forever and touch every generation. So grateful this concert happened and that it's shared for all.

[@michaela1655]

Rest In Peace David Crosby. You brought us a lot of joy and happiness. And some drama to wash it all down :)

[@kevifent5012]

These are my brothers in heart and soul! We are all the same cloth and for this I am grateful! David sail on you have given us so much beauty. What a joy to have lived in a time of such moving musical artistry.❤️👊

[@daphnehoge9575]

Freaking beautiful. Nice muscular arms on guitar player.. just saying, thanks to the mixing crew. & to the love that made this happen. No words really, just happiness. Thanks all. What a choir too, amazing!!!!❤

[@jogo1209]

Can you have a better concert than this? Pure and heartfelt music for sure ❤💥🎸🎤

[@richardcaneljr1110]

Thank you Venice for posting this awesome concert. I’m 69 years old and for the last 48 minutes I felt 40 years younger and in my prime. David Crosby was a Mastura awesome music to numerous to mention such as Wooden Ships, Ohio and Guinevere. Thank you David for all of your music. RIP.

[@gerardbreen8534]

Excellent show 😊

[@ricklepage2012]

Simply superb. Thank goodness that this has been preserved. RIP David.

[@robertkaplan2833]

I keep finding this on my feed and enjoy it again and again. RIP Croz

[@moosehook]

David lives on as long as someone's listening....yeah

[@VamboRoolz]

This was pure, unadulterated magic. The band was fabulous, the kids were brilliant, and the all vocals simply ethereal. WOW. Six out of five stars. 💙

[@jerryhopfe5111]

For me David Crosby is one of the best ever , not a saint , but utterly inspired and brilliant.

[@jddowning7571]

who says he ain't a saint...

[@jerryhopfe5111]

@@jddowning7571 Yes , point taken , it's not my place to say ...

[@raymondmaynard2438]

Legend

[@mikei5550]

This captures the essence of early CSY while still being its own thing. Amazing and powerful. What a treasure.

[@giannibiancocircus]

My generation is slowly passing, but the music will stay forever 💖✌️

[@bobnto]

We were blessed...

[@VeniceTheBand]

🙏✌️

[@fredtello]

this is a liberals wet dream

[@shop970]

Speaking to the condition of man😊thru music. We lived in a great era!

[@Evsta]

I will tell you, man. I'm 14 years old, born in November of 2009. And I've got it in my heart to keep rockin the way these folks did in your era. I've got a drum set, bass, electric and acoustic. Harmonica, keyboard. And the only band I've ever seen live was The Doobie Brothers. Money well spent. If you're losing hope, you can rest assured there's at least one of us out here gonna keep the culture alive.

[@bn3564]

He was a part of my young life and to see him like this , now? So moved. Thank you David. I hope you are up in heaven singing with the angles. 🙏

[@blucheer8743]

The one thing that never failed David was his voice… sweet till the end!

[@frankpaquet295]

My husband and I were talking about that the other day; his voice never changed, it was still good to the end. Wish he was still here, miss him and his music, but so grateful to have all that he left us in this world. (from Sandi)

[@johnstark145]

Aquarium 14:36 14:36 14:36

[@l.d.sullins2359]

I set 15 feet from David in a small bar in Hawaii back in 1979. What an Awesome experience that was. He was alone with his acoustic guitar & a microphone. This brings that memory back so clear. Thanks so much for this vid.

[@edwardgarner1299]

I just came upon this amazing video. What a gift this is. Thank you Venice for providing it for us. Great engineering in every way. I'm shedding tears of joy to be able to hear the music of my youth in such grand detail, and remembering the great contribution of David Crosby to making a legendary musical band. RIP David.

[@WilliamBenton-f8v]

MUSICAL PERFECTION FROM BEGINING TO END !!! ''REST IN PEACE DAVID''

[@Thundergod-]

Guinnevere is simply one of the most beautiful songs ever written. RIP David and thanks for all the music which was a soundtrack for my youth....🎼🎵🎶🎤🎸🎸

[@05.WebWrangler.LeotaOBrien]

I agree so much And never sang it the same a great treat to hear each time Absolutely loved CSN (Y) & David was such an experience to meet and his hands was a wow moment for me... Shaking hands with such history was the strucking point- uno what I mean? He was on tour with Thousand Roads Oddly his song on there These Hands just another wow moment I won't ever forget❣️

[@robertkmartin5815]

You nailed it this is my music my life and my love! Semper Fi

[@RubyBandUSA]

I feel like too many singers doubled each of the harmony parts in this rendition and it made the vocals too thick

[@iloveresses7277]

Agreed. Everything about it is wonderful from the unusual note progression and song structure to the long intro to the fantastic harmonies.

[@andibowe6890]

My hometown was Venice Beach. 20 years of memories

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

The "magic" of LIVE performance can not be over stated. Here we have Crosby blending perfectly with other voices he normally didn;t work with and the harmonies are just as pure as with CSN. The set list if a Crosby Greatest Hits and they for me. ALWAYS were the true soul of CSNY. These are the beautiful songs, Wooden Ships, Guienevere, etc that never sounded the exact same twice. Crosby knew how to write ''openly" so performing each time could be open to musical interpretation. This era of music no longer exists. RIP mr Crosby.

[@gordonely3591]

Yes and writing openly is much rarer than just writing very well . Not many could do that . Crosby and Zappa could .

[@oksam7667]

This music will NEVER age… it is divine

[@chielienl]

"A fitting tribute to David" - and then some. It is exquisite. The 'Carry on' in particular. Thank you. And again - my heartfelt condolences on the passing of a great man.

[@garyguthrie]

What a gift this is. David Crosby at his most beautiful... ever. Thank you, Venice, and thank you, SMED Foundation.

[@sandyrausch1999]

What fantastic, incredible clear harmony, and we will miss you David! Rest in Peace, and thanks for your music!🎶🎼🎵🎶🎼🎵🎤🎧🎸🎹

[@jimmydeanbrooks]

Wow, This Whole Show Was Breath Taking ! Every One Did Such A Fabulous Job In Celebrating Davids Works ! May He Rest In Heavenly Peace,

[@KSA-wr4er]

Incredible. Greetings from Germany. Music keeps us strong.

[@SonofGodSieglinde]

Ja das war Alles Gute Musik

[@TheDivayenta]

David and Venice - phenomenal. And America!!!!!!❤That’s one hell of a high school recital!

[@Newpolux]

Super music and amazing performance from all the artists. When I' m listening, I always have tears in my eyes. Unbelievable emotional and beatiful.

[@debroahisaacs2452]

They are my favorite...from the early hippie days in the 60's.....to now as i am an old old hippie... Legends.....❤❤❤

[@rickmeinhart1721]

Absolutely, no doubt, this song will always be in my heart. Bless all of you who get to hear this song.

[@jilllazdane8861]

Wow! What a school. What a concert. What a message to those kids, now adults....I wonder if they realised how special this was. The school band always made me cry but this was something else. 😭 ...and for the 4 dead in Ohio - what an atrocity, loss and waste of life - so glad they can be remembered like this.

[@greenlightwilly]

...thinking of those student musicians who heard Ohio for the first time at rehearsal for this show. How they felt when they learned the story. Their understanding of what it meant to write and perform it just a few weeks after the killing. Did they know it was all over the radio? Took a lot of guts to do that. Sometimes a musician is more than just a musician when they are the conscience of a population.

[@05.WebWrangler.LeotaOBrien]

@@greenlightwilly and to know the anniversary concert of Kent was cancelled due to the pandemic is very sad. I remember getting the flyer for it, he was so happy and excited to just be laid flat to cancel it soon after posting... He often said that was probably going to be the last and now never I have a copy of that flyer if you care to have a copy

[@fredtello]

this is a liberals wet dream

[@davidrubaum6091]

Incredible gem. RIP David.

[@bigbrotherisasob]

Four Way Street. - one of the best Live recordings ever made.

[@littlelulu1946]

FANTASTIC! INCREDIBLE SANTA MONICA HIGH SCHOOL under the Direction of the PHENOMENAL TALENT of DAVID CROSBY! RIP May GOD BLESS HIM for the GIFT he gave these High School Students which they will remember FOREVER!!

[@SusanHarrs]

The one thing that never fail David Crosby was his voice for sure, until the end of time. His voice is timeless. ❤😢 We all miss you😊.......❤is the way.

[@marvinmatthews4266]

WOW!!! My musical love for David and Venice knows no bounds. This was a joyous treat. Thank you, David, for all the music.

[@rosalindalay4499]

Croz❤..thank you for being a part of my life n putting your beautiful voice and story telling in it..😢 Rejoice..I know u have many to watch over up there but don't forget me brother ❤️🐾🧸love n peace ✌️🕊️

[@michaelmishaw]

This is great. You cannot go wrong with David Crosby. Thanks for preserving this.

[@thomasmartinscott]

It sounds as fresh as it did over FIFTY YEARS AGO! It is mind boggling that the parents of the kids in this weren't even born yet! I'm so glad that they are aware of and participating in such great music.

[@1111xyz]

Fantastic performances! OMG! Thank you so much! Cried my eyes out- Peace and love David, thank you for your voice.

[@JamesDazey]

I cried too, and I cry just thinking aBOUT HIS VOICE rip

[@aladinfox4098]

And me 😭

[@richardsargentsr.1384]

Amen brother, I feel ya!

[@SusanHarrs]

We miss you so much David Crosby. Come back. Best singer-songwriter ever....RIP

[@Thadmotor1044]

Bass player quietly rocks the House down . The Heartbeat of this once in a lifetime Band

[@jeffreyalanday7432]

The dude is Rock Solid and bursting with Heart Energy. So humble. His name is Mark Harris and I couldn't find out more about him.

[@jeffreymarkgooderum3437]

I agree, amazing base

[@brenthammond9679]

Jeffrey, Google mark Harris. I found a lot about him

[@deboramccallum3987]

He was a quiet storm holding it down..tardy to the bow at end..but we saw him

[@optimus163]

@@jeffreyalanday7432 Dont get him confused with Mark R Harris the Canadian bass player who has a very long resume . Bassist Mark Harris here is known for playing in the group Venice and with Jackson Browne, Etta James, Dave Koz. . So he's been around a bit.

[@BobWadeGuitar]

Geesh, what a collection of harmony singers!

[@jimbrown3511]

Hats off to Venice. Awesome musicians and vocals. David a real treasure in music .

[@TheRorij]

What a great way to honour the legend that is David Crosby. Thank you so much for all the hard work!

[@carbonbiker]

I went to Kent State. I lived in Ohio at the time of the shootings and my grandparents, aunt and uncle and cousins lived a couple miles away. I’ve listened to Ohio hundreds of times. It never brought tears to my eyes until I saw this, though it should have. This was just simply incredible.

[@Noelbluesky]

Yes. It got me! Because of those kids!

[@frankpaquet295]

A lot of us lived through the shootings in Ohio and at that time, it was unbelievable! I hope that it never happens again and while you watch all these beautiful students, wondering if they'll know the horror of war; I hope not.

[@calliedurling3292]

He was a great musician and a great human being. He is missed.

[@coyotedelanube8572]

Why did Graham Nash reject him and treat him so meanly?

[@BrunoAlbouze]

So great!!! OMG love you guys forever 🤩🤩🤩

[@ronaldhoward7736]

David’s music was much more than just the playlist of our lives. He was its heart and soul as well. He was our voice against unfairness and injustice, and he showed us that the only way we could win was through love. I cried almost as much as I sang throughout this concert and not because the mood was sad but because David’s passing reminds us that he and others like him are not immortal but due to his courage and willingness to express the truth, his contributions will forever live on!

[@stan4now]

That's what our generation felt with all the crap going on. David was heart and soul, full of love. We all need to be.

[@frankpaquet295]

You said it the best, we'll never have another Croz and he's from our generation, maybe the last one that cared as much as we did. This music, his music, will live on forever and I'm so glad that he was in the world for us to enjoy and love. (from Sandi)

[@normatible9795]

Jackson Browne , Roger Waters and Don Henley are doing just this , about unfairness , injustices, snd about the environments, nuclear wates and war. Not si much crosby

[@tonymockeridge338]

That was fantastic. David having a ball with those amazing friends around him. The school choir, band and the horns just made me weep with the joy of it all and knowing those brilliant songs will be around for a long time to come.

[@dongriffiths3898]

Awww, it brings tears to my eyes seeing all those kids make beautiful music together!

[@randallsmith7885]

I wonder where those kids are now and if they understand what a great honor it was to perform with them.

[@gratefulfredly8643]

Saw him with Venice at the song school at planet bluegrass in lyons Co. Campfire jam with songwriters and david sat in and did Guenevere solo at the campfire. A gift from above for those who were there.

[@stevegincig4222]

Thank you so very very much for posting this. I have seen the version of Ohio but never this complete sad. I truly feel like I’ve lost a brother and friend and such an important musical voice and political voice and someone’s so human with the loss of David.Many blessings

[@4orrcountry]

"Guinnevere" is such a beautiful, hypnotic song...these Santa Monica kids had me at the opening, really well done - I'm sure it's not an easy piece for a band to play. David's best composition, by far.

[@nlinscott1548]

I just found this! I am so glad I did! RIP David, you were one of the most loved voices of our generation. RIP, brother. We will all be with you soon. Peace and Love!

[@rockangel2432]

AMEN. We'll all sing together like old times, soon. RIP Croz.

[@mmorrell2007]

He was a prick but an undeniable talent and had a kind side. It was just sometimes lost behind ego and an expensive buzz

[@genarofan]

just great to know a new generation got involved and enjoy the old sound of crosby stills and nash today is saint patricks day 03,,17 2024 rest in peace david Crosby

[@KennySmith_AKA_JerseyKid]

Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young hold very special memories for me. I enlisted the summer of 79 prior to my 19th birthday. After basics I was sent to Ft Benning then deployed to Western Europe. I was in a very high profile military operation and being a newcomer my platoon leader invited me and several others to a jamming session in his room. Mostly he played CSNY. So with that being said and I am now 63 so 41 years later and because of the memories and listening now to his I’m really tearing up crying because so much happened in my life back then

[@michaelrenner3214]

That's a great story KENNY SMITH . And I convey my respect to you for you service. I am ALLSO from JERSEY. MORRISTOWN, AND BRICK , GROWING UP. TAKE CARE

[@3rdstone311]

Thanks for your service my brother...GOD Bless.

[@Detroitdogg]

This is what you get when you have great musicians playing outstanding material. RIP David Crosby.

[@77fox524]

Saw Crosby - Nash at Leicester De Montfort Hall. Possibly my greatest experience ever (though winning the Premier League was pretty cool). I have seen CSN and Neil, but that night in Leicester topped them all. I was blessed. What a huge loss. The thing about Crosby - yes, he was cantankerous at times - but, he believed in what he was doing. It's all about the truth. It's great that people get to share video like this. He was, and remains, a great American export.

[@humbertolimademacedo9465]

Will never get tired of listening D. Crosby!

[@65_T-Bird]

Amazing group of musicians, including all those HS Students exhibiting their talents in the 'Choir', as well as all the 'Instrumentalists'😲 'Ohio' always brings tears to my eyes, especially since our son graduated from Kent State, as well as us living in Ohio for 10yrs. Never get tired of listening to 'David Crosby'; he truly was one of the 'Best Musicians' of our generation🙏 BTW-whoever 'produced' this KZbin video did an 'Excellent Job'. Not only did they provide a 'brief description', but also 'Credited' everyone who participated in this concert, including those 'behind the scenes'. Also loved them adding 'video captions' for each song being played☺

[@richardsargentsr.1384]

I keep leaving comments as this video keeps getting better as it plays, what a climax!!!! Long live Davids music.

[@jt3486]

What great music and musicians, so tight and the sound, 👏👏Beautiful 🤙RIP David these songs will last forever along with the Beatles and Beethoven through time😇

[@KaushikSarkarVer.1.0]

Watching David Crosby playing & singing the music from a disappeared era with these school children, I feel a legacy is being handed down. I’m reminded of an African saying “We do not walk with the ghosts of the dead, we live with the spirits of our ancestors”.

[@kevinfox780]

Well that was the best 48 minutes I’ve spent in quite some time!! That was awesome, thank you everyone and RIP David.

[@Thadmotor1044]

so special . loved the kids with oldsters jammin

[@eagleman3624]

Most agreed..and I was jamming while working...and on break...will be going back to listen and watch not distracted!!!!

[@rainbeau8]

so agree

[@diannebatis1114]

😢0😮⁰

[@diannebatis1114]

My life will never be the same 😭

[@Piero9551]

Venice you boys are supernatural like C. S. N & Y.. Greetings from Guayaquil Ecuador western South America.. David will remind in our hearts forever, among Dewey and Gerry what a nice surprise 😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️🎁🎁🎁🎁👏👏👏👌👌👌

[@peacefulwanderer2050]

Crushing me! Regardless of all the trials and tribulations of David's long and colorful life, one fact rings true. David Crosby is a legend. Thank you so much for this.

[@joegreatmusicfirstweir9646]

Crosby stills and Nash the greatest there's no music out there and today's music world 🌍 rest in peace David 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@SonofGodSieglinde]

Yes

[@GaryIrving-x5o]

Holy Moly this is like being back in '69!! 🌿🌟🌞

[@mikedepolo1607]

This is just gorgeous. I've probably watched the previously uploaded video of "Ohio" three dozen times because it just blows me away. To watch this six-song (plus bonus "track") is nothing short of magical. Crosby was one helluva guy. It's not that they broke the mold after they made him, it's that there was no mold; he was made freehand. Thanks to Venice and all those responsible for getting this out there. Love to you all. (And just one side-note: Try watching this keeping an eye, whenever possible, on the young woman playing violin to the immediate right of the drumkit. Her enthusiasm is positively infectious.)

[@melbryce8637]

Venice do so much for the local area. I first saw them at the Canyon Charter School doing a charity event which included David Crosby and others many years ago. Have seen Venice and CSN several times since them. Love their sound RIP David. Best wishes from Scotland

[@nancypostrelcollins7972]

Oh my God. There are no words to describe how wonderful this video is. Thank you.

[@richardwarren449]

All of us out here feel the same way. Tears flowing.

[@taret707]

There is a brilliant star in heaven where he sprinkles on earth. Good job David Crosby your music lives on!

[@laurentfoure1489]

Quel bonheur de pouvoir écouter et chanter ces titres de CSN en concert sur mon ordinateur moi qui suis de l'autre côté de l'Atlantique en France à côté de Genève. Ces chansons ont bercées toute mon enfance lorsque j'étais à Marrakech en 1976. Bien sûr j'aurai aimé entendre "Marrakech Express" ou "Teach Your Children" que j'apprenais en Anglais à l'école mais CSN&Y ont écris tellement de belles chansons.. Repose en paix 🎸David

[@elizabethmiller8625]

Outstanding! RIP David. ❤❤❤ you have given me such pleasure in my life and still do even with passing

[@lynnfrancesanderson1829]

Sure does make a difference to have the fellas from America singing backup! Excellent!!!

[@SongwritersAndPoets]

This reminds me of all the times in my life that I've listened to these songs and seen David perform them. Glad this was saved, RIP David

[@chuckjager5371]

Towards the end, put 7 men together in a room and watch and hear and feel magic happening. Let men be men and women be women. Lets not imitate but be genuine and be creative. That last song was, is and will remain forever monumental. It vibrates through my spine each time I hear it. Its the pinnacle of their legacy. Saw CSN once in Montreux. They kept playing. From 8 pm until midnight. Just unbelievable. It was like standing on the Matterhorn and taking in awe. Mind blowing.

[@aleckx123]

This is clarly a great concert with perfect hamonies an great musicians. As always, David's voice is amazing ! Love you and for Always Cros !❤

[@danolson5387]

I really appreciate the attention to the detail of the original recordings. Usually, performers try to distinguish their performances from the originals. For example, the guitarists are genuinely trying to recreate Stills' guitar parts, and they do a great job.

[@donmcallister3745]

What a lovely tribute…Carry On… David R.I.P.💐 🎶🌜🌞🌛🎶

[@annettecoomber3547]

OH, SO WONDERFUL!!! THE MEMORIES, AND TEARS ARE FLOWING. THANK YOU!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jimdooner4375]

Great concert !!!! I know that somewhere up in heaven David is harmonizing with some angels and getting a band together ! R.I.P. David you are truly missed.

[@17111635241]

Marvelous! Brought me to tears. Makes you once again realize what geniuses they are, Crosby, Stills Nash & Young as well as all the musicians and singers who contributed to this!

[@DonaldRoycroft-sm3rp]

And so beautiful harmonies,Wow,😢❤

[@JosvanHoutVVU]

I saw Venice twice in Holland. Their voices are always spot on - with great songs of their own. In this setting however, with David Crosby and some of the famous CSN songs, they thrive as well in singing as handling their instruments. What a wonderful performance!

[@alanb287]

OMG, thank you for posting this! He looked and sounded great, as did the band!