WE DID NOT EXPECT THIS! First Time Hearing Neil Young - Like A Hurricane Reaction!

[@stevemcmurtry1374]

Its funny how people have the perception that Neil was a acoutisic guitar guy when in fact he is a guitar rock genius

[@gablen23]

in fact he owns both

[@majones501]

@@gablen23 And, not to mention the pianos and organs that he owns, especially his old pump organ! 😂

[@stephensmith3111]

I had the great good fortune to hear/see [Heresy? No!] Young Neil several years ago on the Sacred Seeds tour. He started the concert with a solo unplugged set. After an intermission, he returned with Promise of the Real, fronted by Lucas and Micah Nelson, the sons of Willie. As one would expect, they could play the country rock songs with aplomb, but could also go full tilt Crazy Horse when called upon to do so. During the electric set, Neil mostly played a Gibson Les Paul, but he brought out the Gretsch White Falcon for a few songs. It was definitely a top 5 concert and I'm an old far..., ehr, dude with many great shows under my belt, including CSNY. -- ✌👤

[@razorsharpe3371]

@gablen 23 💯

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

It because all the wimps only listenvto the wimpy acoustic crap...Really need Down By The River or Cowgirl in The sand....REAL GUITAR...PISSES ME OFF when all new channels only do Acoustic...Need 4 Way Street CSNY

[@parsleyqueen]

A music reviewer back in the day rated Neil highly as a guitar player, saying "There is no space between what he plays and what he feels." That's about all that needs to be said.☮💜

[@davidwalker5054]

Neil's ethereal guitar playing makes you nostalgic for a time. That exists only in your own mind

[@sepeavie7824]

My favorite guitar solo ever recorded. I have listened to this song thousands of times. Never gets old for me.

[@Michael-mm3fm]

Mine too. NB there are two brilliant solos…

[@ridemfast7625]

50 years later and that song is as fresh is the first day I listened to it. Every guitar note and nuance is etched into my brain in the best way possible.

[@BernardHodgson]

That guitar solo makes me jump out of my seat and weep at the same time because it's so beautiful.

[@jamesharper3933]

It's definitely a song you can get lost in. Cortez the Killer is the same with me.

[@jimburt4473]

My favorite Neil Young song…when he performs this song on stage, he has a large fan off to the side, off stage, that they turn on, so it gives the impression that your in a hurricane

[@goldendoggy8904]

The guitar solos are musical journeys, they are story telling via the fretboard. Beautiful. He’s doing for me what Carlos Santana does with his music. The guitar literally sings its way to heaven.

[@paulschuyler2320]

Wife here. I’m laughing didn’t know he was capable of this ! Oh you are both in for an adventure . I remember my very first time hearing him I was twelve had radio on in my brother’s room across the hall. I ran in and was who is THIS??? Became a die hard fan of his work. Next tour will be my 12th Neil concert. I could list soooo many songs to listen to but I’ll just give you a sample few. Piwderfinger, My My Hey Hey, Cowgirl in the Sand, Old Man, Sugar Mountain, Down by the The River. After the Goldrush, Cortez The Killer I once was so deep into that one while driving as a teen I got lost ! Many more enjoy ….

[@stevenseul361]

I'm for Powderfinger My favorite Neil 💯

[@damonhines8187]

Lmao! A true fan for sure! 👏🏼 ❤😅🎶

[@waynethera2712]

Have you ever seen the movie Deadman featuring Johnny Depp. It’s a strange strange older film and from what I understand Neil watched and add lib the soundtrack. It was absolutely fantastic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5yqaINunptnrposi=9wjY3iavsTZjxrnf

[@stevenseul361]

Hi guys, I tend to like Neils music late 70's and early 80's Everything with the band Crazy Horse with him.. Like Rust Never Sleeps.. My favorite song off the album is "Powder Finger" "Look Out Mama There's a White Boat Coming up the River" Lol See Love that song. This song has Crazy Horse playing with him it's a Great Song.

[@ericroth4747]

Thank you for listening to this one. Saw Neil and Crazy Horse earlier this year and they still rock hard!

[@vicprovost2561]

Amazing they are still touring. One of the best bands ever for jamming out. They and electric Hot Tuna were molten rock back in the day.

[@Serai3]

I'd recommend his song "Pocahontas". Really beautiful lyrics, another personal song with a wistful air, great melody. Not as well known as his anthems, but a great example of his lyrical songwriting style.

[@ZionForman]

my fav

[@michaelnorris7353]

I`ve seen Neil 7 times from 1972 - 2004 both as an acoustic solo & with his band Crazy Horse. If you have ever seen him play you will see straight off that he really loves his audiences & gives it his all for every performance. He is a true master as a songwriter & as a live performer.

[@nancymjohnson]

Neil is the grandfather of grunge! Also one of the members of the wonderful CSNY. And everything in between! ☮️❤️😎🎼

[@alanstevenson4968]

My favorite Neil Young song................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kbrewski1]

I've seen Neil Young live in various lineups + solo about 20 times. One of the greatest writers and performers in rock history.

[@shspurs1342]

This Neil with Crazy Horse.

[@SpuzzyLargo]

Me too!😊

[@vicprovost2561]

Live Weld, their most intense document.

[@kbrewski1]

The official video of Neil + Crazy Horse doing Hurricane LIVE with huge fans blowing on stage would have blown you away.

[@oldguyhustle5941]

Yes, that is a great video.

[@paulcb52]

@@oldguyhustle5941 you two have to see that video...its amazing!!

[@paulcb52]

1976 vid

[@glenndespres5317]

Yes! Neil is a mad shredder when he wants to be. Like others have pointed out, Rockin’ in the Free World has devastating lyrics and shredding to match! Go back to his beginnings: Neil Young -1969 What Did You Do To My Life or Mr. Soul with Buffalo Springfield. Of course there’s Southern Man from After The Goldrush album. It’s perfection. Enjoyed watching Sam just rockin’ out, but also enjoyed seeing your raised eyebrows reaction when Neil as off key, as he was a lot.

[@waynehauser3611]

To me this song has the ability to transport me back, and i feel in a zone of my own. Like i'm on a foggy trip 😉. It's a feeling , a vibe, a journey . Love Neil Young. Thank you, as i am enjoying your journey with him. It's great to see people such as yourselves experiencing these tunes for the first time. I can get jealous of that first time listen, after so many years and listens now. Peace n love from down under 😎✌

[@robertkees6048]

I saw him live in the eighties, he played an entire show, then when everyone thought the show was over he came out with a whole new band called Neal and the Shocking Pinks, and they played a whole set of like fifties rock and roll music, there must have been six or seven encores, second longest concert I've ever seen, really it was two full and independent shows in one night, with different outfits.

[@glennhall9257]

"Cinnamon Girl" is a must.

[@Boomer_Power]

Or its "twin," 40-something years later: Psychedelic Pill.

[@j-mo3129]

When Neil solos he plays all the expected notes and then adds some than are out of the norm but somehow fit. Love his guitar.

[@markobanion8652]

This is why I feel that the 60's and 70's had the best music. Period. Today there is nobody comparable to Neil Young or Bob Dylan in their songwriting. Nothing today will be remembered fondly 50 years from now.

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE - "" Cinnamon Girl (Live 1991) In Real HD "" This is a Classic from the 70's Performed LIVE In 1991 and sounds AMAZING+ it's a little bit Longer Version w/ the 70's Groovy Sound

[@majones501]

This song is an example of why I love Neil Young. His guitar solos, if you compare him to some other great guitarists, might be criticized as being a bit off, tonally, or sloppy, but I would disagree. I lost count of the number of times I’ve seen him, and this example demonstrates why. It’s the raw emotion that pours through his fingers, through the guitar strings and amplifier, out the speakers, and into our hearts. His guitar work just blows me away. And I could see that it was connecting with you the same way. This was kind of a short version of this song. The best version I’ve ever heard was on his tour with his band, Crazy Horse, in 1996, I think. He is such a great songwriter and genius musician. And I love his voice. It is perfect for his music!

[@davidwalker5054]

You are spot on technically perfect guitar players might amaze you with blistering speed but they will never overwhelm you hit you in your soul like Neil

[@WMalven]

Neil’s solos are never complex (as compared to SRV for example), but they are musically brilliant and highly emotional and emotive.

[@will-x9c]

Neil could certainly shred in his own unique way going back to his Buffalo Springfield days. And he wasn't afraid to crank up the volume. His shredding prowess was overshadowed by his brooding persona and his beautiful and difficult songs of personal alienation and his inability to find love. So most people don't think of him as a guitar god even though he was. Good catch re: the lack of "cleaning up" the production. A lot of his songs were like that. It was his way of saying "It is what it is, take it or leave it."

[@Serai3]

Is. He's still at it.

[@rhwinner]

Lighting a joint and putting on some Neil. That was the 70's....

[@stevenseul361]

Far Out Man

[@roberthaines1227]

Just saw Neil at Farm Aid in September. Still rocking into his 80s. One of the songwriting greats.

[@mrnobody3161]

He left the road shortly after that. He said his body told him to take a break from touring.

[@richardkint6531]

That's why he is called the ,"grandfather of grunge". The grittyness of the composition. Not sure what other Neil Young songs you reacted already but checkout " Rockin' In The Free World". Thanks.😊

[@michaelmcgowen8780]

"Enigmatic" is an apt description of Neil Young and his body of work over his career. This is my favorite Neil Young song, and the one I enjoy playing for those familiar only NY's acoustic and Country side.

[@denroy3]

These sounds are why some call him the Godfather of grunge.

[@davidharper8319]

Neil's Masterpiece.

[@marlew6629]

The live version is spellbinding. It's legendary. You won't see anything like it.

[@gavinsmith9016]

My favourite Neil Young song. The extended version from the live album Weld is fantastic. The first time I saw him live he did two sets. The first set, solo, acoustic. Brilliant. The second set, electric, with the band. Sublime. Boy did he rock.

[@joyous-b8j]

"Ragged Glory" Album is a must listen!!!!!! Neil is a AWESOME ELECTRIC GUITARIST!,🐐🎸🔥😍😁

[@simonverkerk8392]

He records live in the studio, the amp sounds like its going to blow up!!! Yeah!

[@RKOENT]

If you wanna see Neil shred check out “Rockin In the Free World”, esp the live version with Pearl Jam from the VMAs

[@vicprovost2561]

Spot On, the performance at the VMAs is the definitive version of that track for me. The ending would make The WHO smile!

[@Michael-mm3fm]

Acoustic at Live 8 in London is brilliant. Is it Live 8? Some London charity gig anyway

[@Brandi6666]

👏👏👏👏👏👏thank you🤘❤️neils electric is a thing of discombobulated beauty and his stage presence is awesome to watch

[@delorangeade]

I would never call Neil Young a shredder, but his guitar makes sounds that aren't available to regular people. Probably my favourite by him, although Cowgirl in the Sand and Cortez the Killer are also great.

[@blindriv3r]

Yes he is all about emotion and feel, not 'shredding'

[@vicprovost2561]

Cinnamon Girl at Live Weld is his most killer display for me.

[@BulaBulaBula-ms4iy]

Ever heard Rockin in the Free World? Shredder

[@vicprovost2561]

@@BulaBulaBula-ms4iy Saw it live several times with Neal, solo, Crazy Horse & CSNY, so yeah, I'm familiar with it, not a modern listener but an old Hippie.

[@IvorPresents]

From my college days with his, After the Goldrush album. to his latest August Moon I have followed Neil, I recognize and appreciate his gift we get to witness.

[@Michael-mm3fm]

The guitar sound is brilliant. It’s a unique guitar experience from the first second, with the octave-apart two-string intro. I thought it was an effects pedal, the later found he did it himself…

[@stevecurtis9886]

Suggestion: NY's 'Cortez the Killer" from the Zuma album.

[@teib757]

Or weld

[@leftybass5860]

Listen to the second side of “Rust Never Sleeps” if you want to hear some prime Neil rippin’.

[@stevenseul361]

Powderfinger.

[@PhilPastor]

Great reaction, guys! I LOVE Neil Young, but he's not for everyone. I don't remember who said it, but the quote was "He doesn't have much of a voice, but he sure can sing".... you either get it or you don't. His guitar playing is top notch, and he is one of those artists that was constantly changing the style of music that he was playing. A truly fantastic musician.

[@damonhines8187]

"Neil, you're a little flat". Neil: "That's my style, man". Recording 'Tears Are Not Enough', I believe. 😅❤

[@nickjohnson1445]

Neil Young's Unplugged is highly underrated. Give it a whirl. Everyone should.

[@j-mo3129]

Unplugged was crazy good

[@bobschenkel7921]

Fun fact about Neil Young. When he was first starting out int he early 1960's he was in a band with and a roommate of Rick "Superfreak" James in Buffalo, N.Y.. The band was called The Mynah Birds.

[@billtaylor3382]

I saw him live two times Him and the band kicked ass! Great shows!

[@wowplayer7986]

"Despite what some Nirvana fans might say, this is the album that started it all. Neil Young is the Godfather of grunge. 'Freedom,' which Young released in 1989, was the first true alternative album." From a Tower Records in house publication Pulse! article.

[@michaeldavidfigures9842]

"Dancing on the lights from star to star." Always struck me as one of the most vivid and beautiful strings of words ever pieced together.

[@rickc661]

' Pocohantas.' ( acoustic song

[@8DecadesLife]

Was lucky enough to see Neil do this one live. 😍

[@IvorPresents]

I believe he encored with this and Rocking in the Free World. on his Greendale tour.

[@joelliebler5690]

One of his best rockers ever. Neil has some other rockers you guys have yet to listen to like Cortez The Killer !

[@nelsonx5326]

Neil Young is great. His voice, once it is gotten used to, is sweet.

[@johnprice6057]

Neil Young and the blue notes .. yet another incarnation.

[@gablen23]

You cant't go wrong with Neil Young, very few(if any) wrote so many great songs than him. If you want to hear an absolutely classic electric guitar songs from him, listen to "Down By The River", you'll be blown away!

[@neiloliver4745]

"Rust Never Sleeps", both the album and the film, are a must. "Powderfinger" is one of the most cinematic songs ever, you can practically see the story as he sings it.

[@ksaint7]

In the early 90’s I saw him in Minneapolis in the fall with Crazy Horse and the next spring or maybe the following as an unplugged solo. As a solo he plaid this song on the pipe organ. Quite a difference in tone and pace but equally stunning!

[@rayalvarado5092]

The Needle and The Damage Done and also Cortez The Killer are my big favorites.

[@ThatandCo]

The godfather of grunge

[@dscotthoward7467]

Its easy to see Neil as an acoustic artist, then surprise! Be sure to see some live electric Neil, to see him stomping around the stage.

[@rayparnellbsnrn8925]

There are so many recorded versions of Like a Hurricane. Each one is a new adventure by Neil. I think I like best Like a Hurricane from Live Rust Concert Album. The whole electric set of this concert is so good.

[@rayparnellbsnrn8925]

I would also suggest Crosby, Still, Nash, and Young “Four Way Street” album Southern Man. It is mostly an exploration of the tune Southern Man. It did not fail to catch and keep my over the years.

[@michaelhodge6779]

Been a subscriber since the beginning. Love this song. Been a guitar player for 20 years. I’m 32. But as a retired professional baseball player I wish I went to y’all’s gym because I’d love to lift with you guys. Thank you so much ❤

[@j7286]

My My Hey Hey Rock and Roll is here to stay.......

[@chrisherrmann3991]

A great example of Neal Young killing on the guitar is the live version of Rock N Roll Will Never Die Hey Hey My My on SNL in the 90's- check it out!

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

Great reaction.I love this song

[@gillianskong]

Cowgirl In The Sand is another one to check out.

[@philf4086]

There are only a few musicians who are immediately recognizable - Neil is one of those. Either electric or acoustic, I can pick him out any time. Great player!

[@MartinBryan]

One thing that makes it sound interesting is although he does play at Gibson, Les Paul… he plays a model with single coil P90 pickups, which is kind of rare. David Gilmour, who is known for playing a Strat with single coil pickups also uses P90 whenever he plays a Gibson

[@BryanJones-y8p]

A song that sits in my all time top 5 of all time and could play this 10 times a day and never get bored of it, all I can say is next stop the live version on “Live Rust” 😊

[@wrldchamps04]

Live versions of Hey Hey My My Cinnamon Girl Tonight's The Night all from Live Rust album

[@kevinlese633]

Classic song

[@Michael-mm3fm]

Two of the greatest guitar solos in rock history - in the same song. One more thing - good call to review this, delighted to see it, in fact first time I’ve ever seen Hurricane reviewed…

[@markastoforoff7838]

After the Goldrush is a must album to listen to, same with Decade which is sort of a best of triple album of his 1970's output.

[@tomterrific555]

Listen to his early stuff like "Cowgirl in the Sand" or "Down By the River", he has some great guitar shredding going on there also.

[@carymyner5692]

One of the 10 best guitarist and this song proves live better version

[@billmacaskill1036]

Try cowgirls in the sand and down by the river his guitar will blow you away, like a Hurricane.

[@rexislex]

Listen to Cowgirl in the Sand if you want to hear Neils mastery of the electric guitar

[@vicprovost2561]

Neal Young, when he is with Crazy Horse, is in total Jam Rock mode but still brings his amazing song writing talents to one of the best backing bands ever for this kind of music, they, and electric Hot Tuna were unreal in the old days, playing for 3+ hours, with jams going 20+ minutes in musicianship that does not exist in this century. They vaporize everyone in this century for muscular jamming, I look forward to you checking out Neal & the Horse at the live Weld Tour, around 1990 or so, do Cinnamon Girl, it might be his best ending of that classic hit ever, amazing guitar solo and the band is fire.🔥 For Hot Tuna, an offshoot of the Jefferson Airplane, do Funky #7 Live it is an incredible groove and hard rocking jam, it often had an amazing crescendo ending. Enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶🔥

[@cindysimpson1046]

This was always my favorite. I have special memories from back in it's time. ❤

[@jacquespaquette8365]

a great love song !

[@stpnwlf9]

Neil is a very unique guitar player with a very unique guitar. His primary electric guitar is named Old Black and is such a unique combination of parts and modifications that it has its own Wikipedia entry. The guitar has been modified so much from the original Les Paul design that it has a completely unique sound.

[@JohnMacRae23]

He's the "Godfather of Grunge" for a reason youngins...Neil has always slayed on guitar.

[@SIXX2772]

Great choice..

[@keithminer9447]

Saw him 3X in early 80s, good times man

[@jaybo2023]

I've said it before and I'll say it forever. Neil has so many styles and tempos that if you are in a mood and want to stay there he has a few songs,,, if you're in a mood and want out he has a few songs... if you're in a genre and want to be there he has songs if you want a different genre he has it....Rock, Country, Country Rock , Folk , Blues., Motown, Surfer , Caifornia rock, Punk....he's played them all. Thank you for the great reaction....side note this song he was criticized for his one note solo... his response.. if you really listen each same note sounds different

[@stevepincombe3836]

Grandfather of Grunge. He has a peculiar way of tuning his guitar and always sounds a little diferent. His live shows can be quite hard at times. Te last time I saw him, he opened with Hey, Hey My, My. Take a listen to the official live video.

[@diggersouth]

This is a suggestion for the experience for this song. Turn off all lights. Lean back in your chair, close your eyes and crank up the volume. A true experience for a great song.

[@pegajense]

❤❤❤❤ I always loved this one

[@neildonley9626]

Crazy Horse is like his muse. He will go off and do different projects, solo, acoustic, etc. But he always comes back to Crazy Horse. They do some epic jams.

[@shspurs1342]

This is actually Neil Young and Crazy Horse.

[@majones501]

I’ve seen Neil many times, and my favorite times have been when he’s with Crazy Horse. He loves playing with those guys, and it becomes a 2+ hour jam session.

[@fenderchamp8241]

From Stars and Bars. Wrong album cover.

[@CelestialWoodway]

​@@fenderchamp8241It is also on his Greatest Hits album which this is the cover of. Epic fail comment.

[@paulvalletta01]

It has been stated this is his personal tribute to Hendrix? amazing, a true genius songwriter/singer, great reaction guys.

[@patrickwhite1747]

Good choice!

[@stevel2504]

This is the first Neil young song I heard, after this I went out and bought after the gold rush. I was surprised at how different they were, but that's Neil young for you, always interesting.

[@foingzap]

Down By the River

[@randyparmley5009]

Neil young is one the greatest guitarist of all times my friend

[@alexshkoditch4593]

This is Neil with his band "Crazy Horse". In general, Crazy Horse was used when Neil wanted to rock out.

[@tcspur1]

It's an experience to hear this live.

[@MojaveEast]

Consider doing a double song video of Neil Young that will give a better understanding of his two sides: "My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)/Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) the opener and closer of the Rust Never Sleeps album that finished a 10 year run of creative perfection that got him named Artist of the Decade, for the 70's, by Rolling Stone. This is similar to what Dylan had done in the 60's, from his debut album through Nashville Skyline.

[@nj1639]

It's been said it's the second best guitar solo followed by the best.

[@umpdaddy1]

I've seen where Neil and Steven Stills would go on epic dueling solos when playing Wooden Ships in concert. I wish I could have seen that. For early Neil, Buffalo Springfield's Mr. Soul is great.

[@Lexwell_Lavers]

Great songs.